Vipers Sign Veteran Infielder
July 11, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
The Calgary Vipers Professional Baseball Club have signed infielder Chad Ehrnsberger to a 2011 North American League contract. Entering his ninth professional season the 33-year-old returns to baseball after missing last season. In 2009 the right-handed hitter was a Golden Baseball League All-Star with the Edmonton Capitals after posting a .332 batting average. The 5'10" 210 pounder has spent six seasons in Independent baseball where in 2005 he was the Independent League's All-Star Shortstop. In his affiliated career the Lewis Center, Ohio resident was signed by the Seattle Mariners and reached "AA" in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Calgary concludes a series in Maui against the Strong Warriors tonight, Monday July 11th at 8:05 PM.
The Vipers will return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium in Tuesday July 12th at 6:30 to take on the Edmonton Capitals.
The Calgary Vipers will be hosting three Women's Pro Fastpitch games between the USAA Pride and the Tennessee Diamonds August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 6:30 at Foothills Stadium. Tickets are $16 for the Lower Bowl and $12 for the Upper Bowl. Three game packages are also available for $45 and $33. In addition there will be two skill clinics August 2nd and 4th from 10am - 12pm. Cost is $99 for a Clinic and Lunch or $120 for the Clinic, Lunch and two Lower Bowl tickets. There will also be a Lunch Banquet August 3rd including an autograph session with both teams and a lower bowl ticket to the August 3rd game for $49.95 with keynote speaker Cheri Kempf, the Commissioner of the NPF and an ESPN analyst.
Flex packs, mini packs, and individual game tickets are available at 2255 Crowchild Trail Northwest or www.calgaryvipers.com.
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