Two D-1 Hitters Signed by Westerners
May 12, 2014 - New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL)
Danbury Westerners News Release
Danbury, CT- May 12, 2014: The Danbury Westerners, the longest tenured team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, are proud to announce the signing of two hitters for the 2014 season: Hector Gutierrez and Brennan Morgan.
Hector Gutierrez (Detroit, MI) is a freshman infielder and pitcher for the University of Michigan Wolverines. A decorated athlete from Western International High School, Gutierrez was a four-time All-City honoree, a two-time All-District selection, and the seventh ranked player on MichiganBaseballProspects.com. He gained notoriety as a senior by striking out 18 hitters in a game as a senior. Gutierrez, in limited action for the Wolverines, has eight hits and four RBI. On the mound, he has a 3.38 ERA and 3 strikeouts, all while holding opposing batters to a .111 batting average.
Brennan Morgan (Peach Tree City, GA) is a sophomore catcher for the Kennesaw State University Owls. A highly regarded talent out of McIntosh High School, Morgan's hitting ability was rewarded with a nomination to the Georgia Dugout Club top 100, as well as an invitation to a high profile hitting showcase at Chase Field. Morgan is set to take the Owls' starting catcher role for soon-to-be-departing junior Max Pentecost next season. As of May 12th, Morgan has appeared in 44 games for the Owls (41 starts), hitting .248 with three home runs and 28 RBI.
Paul Schaffer, President of the Danbury Westerns, commented, "We continue to recruit exceptional talent from prestigious college baseball programs throughout the country, and the signings of Hector Gutierrez and Brennan Morgan should excite fans this summer."
The Danbury Westerners are pleased to announce the return of their summer baseball camps program. Sessions will be held on July 7-10, July 14-17 and July 21-24. Managed by 21st Century Sports, the Danbury Westerners baseball camps offer an affordable and unique program, as these camps are led by the ballplayers themselves. To enroll please visit www.21csonline.com; early registration discounts are available for a limited time.
The 20th annual Danbury Westerners Celebrity Breakfast will be held at the Matrix on June 6th. Keynote speaker is former New York Yankee All Star catcher Rick Cerone. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Tables of 10 for this event are $300, and can be secured online at www.danburywesterners.com or by mail to PO Box 3828, Danbury CT 06813. Sponsorship opportunities are also available; for additional information please contact Paul Schaffer at 203-241-4655.
On June 14th the Danbury Westerners will be hosting a pre-game festival to commemorate 20 years of summer collegiate baseball. Starting at 3:00, fans are invited to come out to Rogers Park for an afternoon of music and entertainment. The Westerners will be providing free hot dogs to all guests while supplies last.
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