Crestwood, IL – The 2007 Frontier League Champion Windy City ThunderBolts professional baseball team has announced the signing of catcher Danny Sawyer to a contract for the 2008 season. Sawyer will make his professional debut this season, following two seasons at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Sawyer was selected First Team All-Conference USA in 2007 when he hit .293 with 17 doubles, two home runs, and 33 RBI for the Blazers. He finished 2006 with a .305 batting average, 16 doubles, seven home runs, and 47 RBI.
Prior to UAB, Sawyer spent two seasons at Young Harris College, where he led the Mountain Lions to a 103-19 record including the 2005 Georgia Junior College Athletic Association and NJCAA Region XVII Championships. Sawyer was named first team All-Conference by hitting .344 with six home runs and 57 RBI.
“Danny is a very good defensive catcher with his best years ahead of him,” commented ThunderBolts field manager Brian Nelson. “His experience at a top Division I program will ease his transition to the professional game.”
The Windy City ThunderBolts are entering their tenth season as members of the Frontier League. The ThunderBolts play at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood and will look to defend their Frontier League Championship starting next May. For more information, please contact the ThunderBolts at 708.489.2255 or visit www.wcthunderbolts.com.
