RiverHawks sign ptcher
Published on February 4, 2009 under Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - The Rockford RiverHawks announced Wednesday that they have added another arm to the pitching staff.
The RiverHawks have signed right-hander Shaun Sumter, a second-year professional.
Sumter made his debut last summer with the Texarkana Gunslingers of the independent Continental League. He was 0-0 with a 5.19 earned-run average in six appearances.
Last spring at NAIA Kansas Wesleyan University, Sumter was 8-3 with 2.73 ERA in 13 starts.
Sumter, 23, has Rookie-2 status in the Frontier League.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, a 12-team independent professional baseball league that will play its 17th season this summer. The RiverHawks will begin their eighth season at 7:05 p.m. May 21 at Windy City and play their home opener at 7:05 p.m. May 26 against the Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti. The RiverHawks host the 2009 Frontier League All-Star Game at 7:05 p.m. on July 15. Advertising and season-ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit the RiverHawks at www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
Frontier League Stories from February 4, 2009
- Washington Acquires Janusey and Butler - Washington Wild Things
- RiverHawks sign ptcher - Rockford RiverHawks
- Report Like The Pros - Lake Erie Crushers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
