Vipers pitcher goes missing

Published on August 2, 2006 under Northern League (NL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Dannemiller, from Rigby, Idaho went through U.S. Customs and Immigration and then through Security at Calgary International Airport on Monday morning with his teammates. When mechanical problems with the airline forced the team to leave the secured gate area and reclaim their bags Dannemiller disappeared.

"We've filed a missing persons report with the Calgary Police Department", said Vipers president Peter Young. "His teammates saw him sleeping on a bench at the gate but he didn't check back in with the team when their flight was rescheduled. His cell phone goes directly to a message and he hasn't responded to numerous messages from the club or his teammates. His car is missing and he hasn't returned to his accommodations in the city".

Dannemiller pitched in two games this past weekend for the Vipers and was effective in both.

Vipers field manager Mike Busch hasn't made a roster decision on the right handed pitcher who played at the Triple-A level in Las Vegas last season.

"We're keeping him on the roster until he is located", said Busch. "Obviously if this drags out we'll have to find a replacement".

The Vipers decided to err on the side of caution by releasing the information in hopes that someone might know his whereabouts.

Dannemiller has an address in Idaho and another in Georgia but there are no phone numbers listed under his name in either city.

He hasn't returned calls from his agent.

If anyone can shed light on Dannemiller's disappearance they are asked to contact the Calgary city police non-emergency line at (403) 266-1234.

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