FL Washington Wild Things

Wild Things Sign Outfielder Mark McGonigle

Published on February 22, 2010 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


Washington, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, signed outfielder Mark McGonigle on Monday.

McGonigle spent most of the 2009 season with the Pulaski Mariners of the Appalachian League. He batted.283 with 43 hits, eight doubles, one triple and two homeruns in 41 games. Against right-handed pitchers, he batted.315. On Aug.17 against Burlington, he went 3-for-4, with a double, three runs, two stolen bases and an RBI. He also appeared in three games for the Mariners of the Arizona League, where he hit.500.

"Mark is an athletic, switch-hitting outfielder who will fit nicely into our lineup," said Ross Vecchio, Wild Things general manager. "I spoke to a number of people with the Mariners and they all spoke very highly of him. We are excited to have him as there was a lot of interest from other independent league teams. We view him as someone who has a chance to be an important player in our league."

Wild Things manager Darin Everson said, "Our reports tell us that Mark has a strong arm, and we expect him to be a solid outfielder for us. He is hungry to play, and his experience with the Mets and Mariners organizations will be a great asset."

The Houston, Texas, native made his professional debut in 2008 in the Gulf Coast League after being drafted by the New York Mets in the 43rd round. With the GCL Mets, he compiled 33 hits, five doubles, three triples and a.297 batting average in 38 games. His average improved to.353 (12-for-34) with runners in scoring position. He collected a season-high four hits on July 31 at the GCL Cardinals and drove in three runs on Aug. 4 versus the GCL Marlins.

McGonigle played college baseball for the University of New Orleans, where he batted.294 with 64 hits, 13 doubles, three triples, eight homeruns and 46 RBI as a senior in 2008. In 2007, he hit.258 with 24 hits, 12 runs, two doubles, a homerun and 16 RBI in 31 games. He played for the University of Houston in 2005 and 2006 before transferring to New Orleans.

The Wild Things open their ninth season on May 21 at CONSOL Energy Park when they host the Oakland County Cruisers. Season ticket packages are available at the box office or by calling 724-250-9555.

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