Slack Signs with Rangers
June 21, 2012 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
Forest City, NC- Owls starting pitcher Ryne Slack signed a free agent contract with the Texas Rangers yesterday. The lefty leaves Forest City after recording a 4.24 ERA in 17 innings over three starts this season and no decisions. "It feels great," Slack said of the deal, "It really is a dream come true."
Slack, a sophomore from Spartanburg Methodist College, was planning a transfer to USC-Aiken for next year if he wasn't going to be selected in the MLB First-Year Player Draft. "After I didn't get drafted, I was still hearing from scouts almost every day," said Slack. He said there were several teams that wanted to see him pitch more than he had with the Pioneers during the season, and the Owls afforded him that opportunity. "It was the best thing I could have done," said Slack.
"Ryne was great for us," said Owls head Coach Phil Disher. "He gives you a chance to win every time he takes the mound." Slack's last appearance was his best start with Forest City. The lefty went six innings, allowing just two hits and one run against the Asheboro Copperheads. Slack said the organization will have him join the Rangers Arizona League team.
The Owls travel to Gastonia tonight for a doubleheader. Forest City's next home game is Friday, an exhibition game against the U.S Military All-Stars. Call 828-245-0000 to order tickets or stop by the ticket booth at McNair Field. If you can't make it in person, you can listen to the action live via WebPass through the Coastal Plain League website at www.coastalplain.com.
The Forest City Owls are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 16th season in 2012, the CPL features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,000 alumni drafted and 51 alums make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (@cpleague).
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