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:
6'
Wt:
195
School:
Creighton U.
B/T:
R/R
Hometown:
Oregon, Ill.
Eric Bruns
Junior; Catcher
SAUK VALLEY CC (2007-08): Started his career as a shortstop/pitcher but was moved behind the plate when the team's backup was injured …was
part of the Arrowhead Conference Champions his freshman year …in 2007 was named the Most Improved Player on the team …in 2008 was named First-Team All-Conference and Second-Team All-Region …played in the Region All-Star game in 2008...played under head coach Rene Valdez.
OREGON HIGH SCHOOL (2003-06): Lettered in football, baseball and wrestling …was part of the Regional Champions his sophomore season …was named offensive player of the year his senior season …on the diamond, was named First-Team All-Conference as well and Second-Team All-Area in both his junior and senior seasons …named Most Improved on the wrestling squad his junior year … Played baseball under head coach Don Carlson …played football under head coach John Bothe...wrestled under head coach Mark Gale and Nate Rodgers.
part of the Arrowhead Conference Champions his freshman year …in 2007 was named the Most Improved Player on the team …in 2008 was named First-Team All-Conference and Second-Team All-Region …played in the Region All-Star game in 2008...played under head coach Rene Valdez.
OREGON HIGH SCHOOL (2003-06): Lettered in football, baseball and wrestling …was part of the Regional Champions his sophomore season …was named offensive player of the year his senior season …on the diamond, was named First-Team All-Conference as well and Second-Team All-Area in both his junior and senior seasons …named Most Improved on the wrestling squad his junior year … Played baseball under head coach Don Carlson …played football under head coach John Bothe...wrestled under head coach Mark Gale and Nate Rodgers.
