Vipers Sign Veteran Pitcher
July 29, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
The Calgary Vipers have signed pitcher Jason Norderum to a 2010 Golden Baseball League contract. The left-handed hurler is currently in his 11th season of professional baseball and started this year in the Independent Atlantic League with Long Island. Back in 2008 the Redding, California native pitched in the G.B.L. with St. George and joined Orange County for the playoffs where in the postseason he helped guide O.C. to the championship over the Vipers by throwing seven and a third innings, allowing only three hits for a 1.23 earned run average, and striking out 12. The 6'1" 225 pounder spent his entire professional affiliated career in the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals organization and progressed all the way to "AAA" after being drafted in the 31st round in 1999. Norderum is in his fourth straight year in Independent baseball after seven seasons in organizational ball.
Calgary concludes a two-game series in Edmonton against the Capitals at Telus Field tonight, Thursday July 29th at 7:00 PM MDT.
The Vipers return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium for a three-game series with the first half champion Chico Outlaws and female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida on Friday July 30th at 7:05 PM for Girls Night, Saturday July 31st at 1:35 PM for Protect and Serve Day, and Sunday August 1st at 1:35 PM for 9 Inning Giveaway Day.
Tickets are on sale at the Vipers' office (2255 Crowchild Trail NW), you can also call 403-277-2255, or visit the Calgary Vipers' website: www.calgaryvipers.com.
On Tuesday August 3rd and Wednesday August 4th both days from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM MDT children ages 8-14 can be a part of the Calgary Vipers roster. During the two clinics children will receive instruction from professional coaches and veteran players as they play a live game at Foothills Stadium. Each child signing up will also receive a Vipers hat along with a game ticket. For more information please visit www.absolutebaseballacademy.com.
Golden Baseball League Stories from July 29, 2010
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- Vipers Vanquished In Final Game Before Trip - Edmonton Capitals
- Francisco Stays on Fire - Calgary Vipers
- Female Knuckleballer to Start Sunday in Calgary - Calgary Vipers
- Flyers Sweep Tijuana out of Yuma - Orange County Flyers
- Vipers Sign Veteran Pitcher - Calgary Vipers
- Orange County Flyers Trounced Tijuana 19-2 - Orange County Flyers
- Toros Take St. George Series With 6-5 Win - Tucson Toros
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