Monday, March 19, 2007

Thunder Bay Additions

Crnkovich
Thunder Bay has announced the signings of three players from the University of Illinois at Chicago. RHP Steve Crnkovich is 1-2, 2.48 with 19 strikeouts so far this year. He only gave up one run on three hits in eight innings against #1 ranked Vanderbilt on March 10. INF Mike Kaffel has not commited an error this spring. C Erik Whinery has caught 40% of those attempting to steal on him this spring.

The Border Cats also have signed four players from Belmont University. RHP Eric Diaz has only walked one in seven appearances this spring. RHP Chris Manning led Belmont with 10 saves last year and already has 4 saves this spring. INF Brandon McCall is hitting .271 with 3 HR and 3 steals this season. LHP/OF Carlo Testa is 2-0 with 20 strikeouts in 4 starts and has 1 HR and 2 steals this spring.