Third-Round Pick Patrick Cantwell Assigned to Spokane Indians
June 22, 2012 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA -The Texas Rangers announced today that they have assigned their third-round pick, catcher Patrick Cantwell, to the Spokane Indians. Cantwell will join the team in Everett for the remainder of their series against the Aquasox, and Spokane fans will have their first chance to see the talented catcher play when the Indians return to Avista Stadium on Monday, June 25th to start a three game series against the Boise Hawks.
Cantwell, a native of West Islip, NY, had a storied four-year career at Stony Brook University in New York that included leading the Seawolves to the 2012 College World Series-the first CWS appearance in the history of the school.
A talented and durable defender behind the plate, Cantwell threw out 60 of 90 (66.7%) base stealers in his career while setting the school record for games played. Cantwell also excelled at the plate, hitting .290 with 2 HR and 34 RBI and striking out just 11 times in 224 at-bats on his way to being named to the All-America East First Team squad.
Spokane has now received the Texas Rangers' 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th round selections from the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
The Indians continue their series against the Aquasox tonight at 7:05 PM. Live coverage of the game is available online at 1510kga.com or on the dial with "Voice of the Indians" Mike Boyle on SportsRadio 1510 KGA.
The Indians return to Avista Stadium on Monday, June 25th to face the Boise Hawks (Chicago Cubs) for Gone Fishing Giveaway & Smokey Bear Night presented by MacKenzie River Pizza Company, U.S. Forest Service, and Rock 94 1/2. Smokey Bear will be on hand to throw out the first pitch and all fans can enter at Avista Stadium to win a fishing trip including lodging, travel, and expenses. Listen to all home and away games live on SportsRadio 1510 KGA with "Voice of the Indians" Mike Boyle or streaming online at 1510kga.com. Tickets for all Spokane Indians home games are available for purchase at the Indians Ticket Office or at spokaneindians.com. Reserve your seats today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886) or TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT.
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