X's lock in Schermerhorn for 2011 Season
Published on February 3, 2011 under American Association (AA)
Sioux City Explorers News Release
SIOUX CITY, IA - The Sioux City Explorers announced today that they have signed workhorse Derek Schermerhorn to a 2011 American Association contract.
The 26-year-old, Henderson, NV native has spent the last three years in the American Association, part of the 2008 season with the Wichita Wingnuts and the remaining here in Sioux City with the Explorers. Schermerhorn was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2007 Amateur Draft, after a stand-out collegiate career with Wichita State.
The 2010 season was one of the best offensively for Schermerhorn. In 336 at bats, he collected 104 hits, 18 doubles, 5 triples, while batting .310 and scoring 54 runs. Schermerhorn continued to be a threat on the base paths with collecting 27 stolen bases last season. He has accumulated 79 stolen bases in 260 games with the X's. Schermerhorn was recognized as an American Association Batter of the Week during the 2011 season. In that one week, he hit at a clip of .600 in 20 at-bats over six games.
¬ÅAfter meeting with my General Manager and coaching staff, they informed me he has been a spark plug for our organization the past couple seasons, while having the ability to play a multitude of positions, ¬Â comments X's manager Stan Cliburn. ¬ÅI am very excited to have his enthusiasm and passion back on our club this season ¬Â.
Schermerhorn has been a permanent fixture in the Explorers line-up during his two full seasons (2009 & 2010) with the X's. He has played in 191 of the 192 games, missing only one game during the 2010 season. Schermerhorn is a true utility player, having played seven of the nine defensive positions for the X's.
The Explorers 2011 home opener is set for Friday, May 20th versus the Fort Worth Cats in a 7:05 PM contest, with post-game fireworks following the game. Reserve your 2011 Season Ticket Package or Group Outing now by calling 712-277-WINS. View the 2011 schedule by visiting www.xsbaseball.com.
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