The Bombers would like to thank their fans for a great 2008 season!!
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' 9"
Wt:
170
School:
U. of San Diego
B/T:
S/R
Hometown:
Oceanside, Calif.
Jon Hotta
Freshman; Outfielder
QUOTE FROM MANAGER SMILEY: "
Jon is playing as a true freshman at San Diego, one of the elite programs in the country year in and year out. He comes highly recommended by Mark Viramontes, manager of the DuPage Country Dragons. He's a switch-hitter with good speed and very sure-handed in center field. We were lucky to be able to find a player of Jon's ability this late in April."
HIGH SCHOOL: Played baseball at Oceanside High School as a utility player...as a junior he hit .290 and had 27 stolen bases, while helping his team reach the CIF semi-finals...as a senior he hit .360 and had 24 stolen bases, while helping his team reach the CIF finals...he was a two-time second-team All-Avocado League performer.
PERSONAL: Jonathan Hotta was born on Oct. 31, 1989 in Long Beach, Calif....he is the son of John and Mary Hotta...chose to attend USD because of the academic prestige and because of the outstanding baseball program.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played baseball at Oceanside High School as a utility player...as a junior he hit .290 and had 27 stolen bases, while helping his team reach the CIF semi-finals...as a senior he hit .360 and had 24 stolen bases, while helping his team reach the CIF finals...he was a two-time second-team All-Avocado League performer.
PERSONAL: Jonathan Hotta was born on Oct. 31, 1989 in Long Beach, Calif....he is the son of John and Mary Hotta...chose to attend USD because of the academic prestige and because of the outstanding baseball program.
