Veteran Schultz Inks Extension with Otters
March 22, 2017 - Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
Veteran Schultz Inks Extension with Otters
(Evansville Otters)
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Evansville Otters have signed veteran John Schultz to a contract extension.
Schultz, an outfielder and West Lawn, Pa. native, has been one of the Otters' most productive players since coming to Evansville in 2013.
"John has been invaluable to the success of the Otters," Otters manager Andy McCauley said. "The stability he has brought on and off the field, as well as the commitment to returning to Evansville, has been a big part of our winning culture."
After playing collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh, Schultz was drafted in the 34th round of the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft by the Florida Marlins. He spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons with the Marlins before signing with Evansville.
In four seasons with the Otters, Schultz has batted .286 with 364 hits and 147 RBIs. He also has 71 doubles, 17 triples and 31 home runs.
"John's hitting skills matched with his ability to score and drive in runs has made him a formidable player in the league," McCauley said. "He's been extremely successful in clutch situations."
Schultz was a Frontier League All-Star in 2013 and 2015 and has also been instrumental in leading the Otters to the playoffs twice in the last three years- including a Frontier League title in 2016.
"John has been a cornerstone of the Otters' organization," McCauley added. "Not just what he does on the field but his involvement with the youth in Evansville too."
In other transaction news, Evansville signed Xyruse Martinez after Bosse Field's open tryout last weekend.
Martinez attended Central Arizona College, graduating in 2012.
Evansville will open the regular season in Marion, Ill. May 12 against the Southern Illinois Miners at 7:05 p.m. and will celebrate Bosse Field's Opening Night May 19 against the Gateway Grizzlies at 6:35 p.m.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Group packages and season tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.
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