RiverHawks Take 2 Pitchers in Draft & Seek Volunteer Ushers
May 3, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - The RiverHawks took two pitchers in the 2012 Frontier League Draft Tuesday. Mike Lee was selected first overall and Nick Rice was the second selection of the day by manager Rich Austin.
6-foot, 7-inch right-hander Mike Lee has affiliated experience dating back to 2008, when he pitched for Lowell in the New York-Penn League. Lee was with the Boston Red Sox organization as late as early this season, pitching for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, where he also pitched last year.
Lee was drafted in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft by the New York Yankees, the 27th round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft by the Yankees and in the 8th round of the MLB June Amateur Draft in 2008 by the Boston Red Sox.
The RiverHawks second selection, left-hander Nick Rice, is a rookie from NC State. Rice pitched out of the bullpen for the Wolfpack last season, appearing in 19 games while surrendering just three walks and striking out 11 in 15 2/3 innings.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, the premier independent professional baseball league that will play its 20th season in 2012. Advertising and season ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit us online at www.rockfordriverhawks.com, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/RockfordRiverhawks and follow us on Twitter @RockRiverHawks. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2012 Contact: Jacob Wise, (815) 885-2255 RiverHawks seek volunteer ushers LOVES PARK, Ill. - The RiverHawks are searching for volunteer ushers for this season's home games at RiverHawks Stadium.
Ushers will help fans find seats and other areas within RiverHawks stadium. Interested individuals must be willing and able to work at least 15 games (approximately 4 hours per night).
If interested, please contact jacobw@rockfordriverhawks.com.
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