Riversharks Sign MLB OF Cousins
Published on April 9, 2014 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
CAMDEN, N.J. - The Camden Riversharks have signed outfielder Scott Cousins to a contract, the team announced today. He adds to the Riversharks tradition of signing MLB players, such as Stephen Drew, Jared Weaver, and Chris Widger.
Cousins, 29, joins Camden after spending last season with the Los Angeles Angels. The lefthanded bat spent parts of four seasons in the big leagues with the Marlins and the Angels.
"Scott Cousins is a quality signing that we feel great about," said Riversharks manager Ron Karkovice. "He is a hard-nosed outfielder who plays the game the right way, and we also see him as a veteran leader in the clubhouse. Adding him to our roster bolsters what is already a great team. I am confident that Scott will be back in the majors soon."
In eight minor-league seasons, including four at the AAA level, Cousins brings a .275 batting average and 94 steals to Campbell's Field. He patrols the outfield with a career .976 fielding percentage.
Cousins may be best known for his 2012 collision at the plate with Giants catcher Buster Posey. The impact ended Posey's season and caused MLB to take a closer look at rules regarding blocking the plate.
The Riversharks home opener is on May 2nd, 2014 at 7:05. Ticket information is available on www.riversharks.com .
About the Camden Riversharks: The Camden Riversharks are entering their 14th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Since the team's inception in 2001, the Riversharks have called Campbell's Field home, located on the Camden Waterfront. With sightlines that include the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline, the views from Campbell's Field are like few others in professional baseball. The team provides a competitive baseball product, while maintaining an affordable family friendly atmosphere.
The Riversharks play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are "Major League ready" and in the last 16 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball.
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