Talent Keeps Coming
March 4, 2024 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Mankato MoonDogs News Release
MANKATO, MN - When playing baseball at the top level, players come from all over. To be frank, talent is everywhere. Every place on the planet is home to tools formidable to the diamond. To be a Mankato MoonDog means plenty. Grit. Determination. Courage. Three of many words used to define a luscious franchise.
In a metaphoric sense, players come from far and wide to play MoonDogs baseball. In a literal sense, top players from across the country choose the MoonDogs to compete at a top collegiate level.
Coming all the way from the southeast, Florida State's Brody DeLamielleure is no name to scoff at. The former Top-60 outfielder in the United States (Perfect Game) out of high school is a former Notre Dame commit who is and has been highly coveted for his ability on the field. The cousin of an NFL Hall of Famer, and son of a former member of the Twins organization, DeLamielleure brings serious skill to Mankato's lineup this summer.
From the other side of the nation, Nico Libed is a freshman from Chula Vista, California. The UCSD catcher was a top 500 player in the country, and top 150 player in the state of California. Libed hit .370 as a senior in high school and seems to have an eye for the ball when in the box. The 5'9" nephew of a St Louis Cardinals scout can do it all and will look to put his five tools on display at ISG Field this season.
Headed northeast, Carter Thomas is a Hawkeye turned Cornhusker at Wayne State College. The electric left-handed arm throws with velocity and deception, catching the opposition off guard with his pitch mix. Thomas started 49 games with the Wildcats as an outfielder where he hit .339 while leading his team with 19 stolen bases. This summer, the two-way stud will look to display his arm while picking up wins along the way.
A special season is on the docket. The MoonDogs have allured players from far and wide to join the mission in raising the championship trophy. Mankato is a city of winners, and winning is in store this season.
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