Bombers Sign Local Talent
The Bombers have signed Dubois County natives Derek Katter and Brett Merkley for the 2009 summer. Katter, a graduate of Jasper High School will man the outfield. Merkley, who spent his high school days at Forest Park, joins the Bombers as a right-handed pitcher. For more information, vist the news tab at the top of the page for the release.
Ht:
5' 11"
Wt:
165
School: Indiana State U.
B/T:
R/R
Hometown:
St. Anthony, Ind.
Brett Merkley
Sophomore; Right-Handed Pitcher
AS A FRESHMAN (2007): Began his collegiate career at IPFW...made 12 appearances including two starts...fired 19.1 innings...features a fastball that runs well into the 90s.
HIGH SCHOOL: Forest Park HS: Two-year letterwinner in baseball ... also a four-year letterwinner in tennis ... named a North-South All-Star in 2006 and was an Indiana Mr. Baseball nominee ... named the team's MVP and earned the Pitcher Award as a junior and senior ... also picked up the Hitting Award in his senior season ... posted a batting average of .517 as a senior ... holds the school record for hits in a season.
PERSONAL: Born on August 15, 1987 in Jasper, Ind. ... son of Richard and Jeanne Merkley ... has a sister, Dana ... majoring in mechanical engineering.
HIGH SCHOOL: Forest Park HS: Two-year letterwinner in baseball ... also a four-year letterwinner in tennis ... named a North-South All-Star in 2006 and was an Indiana Mr. Baseball nominee ... named the team's MVP and earned the Pitcher Award as a junior and senior ... also picked up the Hitting Award in his senior season ... posted a batting average of .517 as a senior ... holds the school record for hits in a season.
PERSONAL: Born on August 15, 1987 in Jasper, Ind. ... son of Richard and Jeanne Merkley ... has a sister, Dana ... majoring in mechanical engineering.
