San Francisco Signs 'Belters Own Giant
August 22, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are proud to announce that right-handed pitcher Mitch Mormann's contract has been purchased by the San Francisco Giants. The CornBelters continue play at home through Thursday against the Traverse City Beach Bums!
Mormann played at Wichita State University and hails from Manchester, Iowa. He made his professional baseball debut with Normal earlier this season. The 6-foot 6-inch, 245-pound righty leaves the CornBelters with a 4.50 ERA after 15 appearances and 1 save.
"I am proud of him. He has worked extremely hard and has a great character," said field manager Chad Parker. "He will do very well at the next level."
THE NIBLET: Want to learn more about being a host family for a CornBelters player for the 2013 season? Contact Andi Grindley at agrindley@normalbaseball.com for more information!
Affordable ticket packages, and marketing opportunities, are available for the 2012 season and beyond. To make an investment, or for more information, simply contact the CornBelters at (309) 454-2255 (BALL), visit their website (http://www.normalbaseball.com) or stop by the Corn Crib administrative office during normal business hours. Stay social with the CornBelters at www.facebook.com/CornBelters and www.twitter.com/Normal_Baseball.
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