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Wild Things Begin to Re-Make 2010 Roster

January 19, 2010 - Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


Washington, PA - The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, announced several roster moves Tuesday. Infielder Rich Michalek was signed, while outfielder Matt Sutton was traded and pitchers Nick Peterson and Craig Snipp have retired.

Rich Michalek, a Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School and Slippery Rock University graduate, has signed with The Wild Things for the 2010 season. The Pittsburgh native played for SRU where he was considered to be one of the team's most versatile players. He played outfield and 2nd base his first three years, and then started as shortstop for Slippery Rock during his senior season. Michalek was a.355 career hitter at Slippery Rock where he had 34 stolen bases in his 108 career starts.

He appeared in three games for the Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League in 2009 posting a.286 batting average.

He played in the Kansas Jayhawk League where he was named League MVP in 2008 the summer prior to his senior season at SRU. He was 1st team all Jayhawk League in '07 and '08.

"We have gotten good reports on Rich," said Ross Vecchio, Wild Things' General Manager. "We like his versatility as he can play anywhere on the field. He had a great career at Slippery Rock, and he will be given an opportunity of winning a spot on our 2010 roster."

Matt Sutton, whose professional baseball career has been exclusively with The Wild Things, has been traded to the Lake Erie Crushers for future considerations. The LaGrange, NC native originally joined the Wild Things in 2007. He had a.264 average, 15 home runs and 52 RBI for Washington in 2009.

Nick Peterson played for the Washington Wild Things during the 2009 season. As a Wild Thing, the Florida native had a 1-4 record with 10 saves allowing only 35 hits while striking out 57 batters in 39 innings of work. He gained a save for the East squad in the 2009 Frontier League All-Star Game.

Craig Snipp, completed the 2009 season with a record of 3-4, striking out 57 in 76 innings pitched. The Lexington, KY native made his professional debut with the Grays (traveling team) of the Can Am League in 2007 after signing as a free agent from the University of Kentucky.

The Wild Things open their ninth season May 21st at CONSOL Energy Park when they host Oakland County Cruisers. Season ticket packages are available at the box office.

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