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02/05/2010 11:20 AM -
The Evansville Otters continue to enhance their 2010 roster with the signing of middle infielder Jake Rogers, selected in the 22nd round of the 2007 amateur draft by the Washington Nationals.
A Lewiston, Idaho, native, Rogers started all 53 games for South Dakota State as a senior in 2007 and helped lead the Jackrabbits to a share of the Division I Independent Tournament title and to a 34-19 overall record. Rogers batted .312 in 2007 with 10 home runs, 48 RBI and a .538 slugging percentage. For the season, Rogers batted .397 with runners in scoring position, and batted .314, including 22 RBI, with two outs.
In 59 games with Vermont of the Class A New-York Penn League in 2007, Rogers hit .232 with two home runs and 17 RBIs. Rogers batted .224 in 56 games with three home runs and 16 RBIs for Hagerstown of the Class A South Atlantic League in 2008.
"We wanted to make sure that we improve our middle infield this off-season, and with the addition of Rogers, I feel we are moving in the right direction,” stated Evansville Otters General Manager Liam Miller.
The Evansville Otters open up the 2010 season with Fifth Third Opening Night on Friday, May 21. To order you season tickets, call the Otters front office, 812.435.8686.
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