RiverHawks activate Kiker, send Shepherd to DL
June 16, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - The Rockford RiverHawks activated pitcher Kasey Kiker from the seven-day disabled list and sent designated hitter Devin Shepherd to the DL.
Kiker came into Saturday's game at Schaumburg with an 0-1 record and a 10.80 earned-run average in two starts.
Kiker is a former Texas farmhand and was a first-round pick in 2006. Kiker, 24, was a the 12th overall pick in a round that included eventual Cy Young winners Tim Lincecum and Clayton Kershaw.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, an independent professional baseball league in its 20th season. Games are broadcast live on WNTA (100.5 FM). Advertising and season-ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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