Two Time All-PSAC Selection Joins Sliders

Published on January 17, 2007 under Frontier League (FL)
Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti News Release


Slippery Rock, PA - The Slippery Rock Sliders professional baseball team has announced the signing of outfielder Colby Rickabaugh to a contract for the 2007 season. Rickabaugh comes to Slippery Rock out of Mansfield University, where he was voted First Team Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference both seasons he played.

Rickabaugh hit .377 in 55 games for the Mountaineers last spring, leading the team in doubles (17) and rbi (57) while tying for the team lead in triples (3) and home runs (7). He also made 17 relief appearances as Mansfield's closer, finishing with a 2-2 record, four saves, and a 3.96 ERA.

Rickabaugh was honored for his pitching in 2005, compiling a 1-0 record with four saves and a 2.49 ERA in 12 games. In the field, he hit .255 with five home runs and 36 rbi.

"Colby is the best all-around outfielder in the PSAC that I've seen in a long time," said Slippery Rock University head coach Jeff Messer. "He is a complete ballplayer with a huge upside"

The Slippery Rock Sliders will begin their inaugural season on Wednesday, May 23, at the Washington Wild Things. The home opener will be on Tuesday, May 29, against the Florence Freedom. 32 home games will be played during the summer at Jack Critchfield Park on the campus of Slippery Rock University.

Additional information about Slippery Rock Professional Baseball can be found at www.srprobaseball.com or by contacting the team at 724-738-4903.

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