FL Joliet Slammers

Slammers Add a Former All-American Pitcher

Published on February 2, 2012 under Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


(Joliet, IL) - The defending Frontier League champion Joliet Slammers announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Anthony Perez Thursday.

Perez hails from Hialeah, FL and is good friends with fellow Hialeah native and star Slammers pitcher Tommy Mendoza.

"Perez is a pitcher who comes highly recommended and we expect him to compete for a spot in the bullpen," Slammers VP of Baseball Operations Ron Biga said. "He put up very good numbers at a young age in college and we're excited to see how he develops.

Originally a University of Miami recruit, Perez shined as a sophomore with the University of Tampa where he earned 1st Team All-American recognition in 2008. He led the Spartans with 17 saves while recording a 2.79 ERA. He also compiled a 4-2 record while striking out 60 batters in 51.2 innings.

Perez is the first rookie pitcher signed by the Slammers this off-season. They have already signed rookie outfielders Jimmy Waters and Trevor Willis along with rookie catcher Ryan Ferguson.

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The Joliet Slammers are members of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball. The Frontier League is the oldest continuously operating independent professional league, in its 20th season in 2012. For more information about the Frontier League visit www.frontierleague.com.

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