WMU's Dane Armbrustmacher Signs with Paints
March 10, 2020 - Prospect League (Prospect) - Chillicothe Paints News Release
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, added to their roster with the signing of pitcher Dane Armbrustmacher for the 2020 season, which begins Thursday, May 28.
A 6-foot-3, 205-pound left-hander, Armbrustmacher is in his sophomore season with the Western Michigan University Broncos from the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference.
As a freshman in 2018, Armbrustmacher made 24 relief appearances for the Broncos, striking out 33 batters over 33 1/3 innings and allowing opponents to hit just .259 against him. He continues to average more than a strikeout per inning pitched in 2019, having fanned 12 opposing hitters over 11 2/3 innings. Last season, his 24 appearances ranked 10th-most in a single season in school history.
A native of Fowler, Mich., Armbrustmacher was a four-year varsity starter and letterwinner at Fowler High School, where he was twice named All-State. He was also named First-Team All Central Michigan Conference and Lansing State Journal All-District three times.
The defending Prospect League Champion Chillicothe Paints open the 2020 season at home at VA Memorial Stadium Thursday, May 28, against the Champion City Kings at 7:05 p.m. In addition to $1 draft beer for "Thirsty Thursday", there will be a postgame FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA by 94 Country. Information regarding tickets, group outings, sponsorship opportunities and more is available by calling (740) 773-TEAM or by visiting the Paints Office and Gift Shop at 11 East 2nd Street in downtown Chillicothe.
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