The Windy City ThunderBolts have announced the acquisition of Donald Jordat. Jordat is a right-handed pitcher out of Naples, FL. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 38th round in 2004. After high school, Jordat opted to play for Miami-Dade Community College, which is one of the best junior college programs in the country.
After his time at Miami-Dade, Jordat headed to Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, FL. Jordat spent last season playing for Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League. For the Skyhawks, he pitched in 28 games as a reliever. He had a 3-5 record in 42 innings pitched with a 4.89 ERA. Jordat struck out 45 batters, while only walking 25. Donald is a great addition to the ThunderBolts pitching staff according to ThunderBolts Field Manager, Mike Kashirsky.
The Windy City ThunderBolts are a member of the twelve-team Frontier League, the oldest professional independent baseball league in the nation. The ThunderBolts open the 2011 season at Standard Bank Stadium on Thursday, May 19th. Season tickets, flex plans, and all group tickets (including suites, picnics, party box, & spa) are on sale now! Single-game tickets for the 2011 season go on sale Saturday, April 30th. For more information please call 708.489.BALL or visit wcthunderbolts.com.
