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:
6'
Wt:
180
School:
Middle Tenn. State U.
B/T:
R/R
Hometown:
Knoxville, Tenn.
Justin Miller
Junior; Infielder
SUMMER 2008:
Emerged as the top hitter in the KIT League during the 2008 summer...batted .303 with 44 hits, 11 doubles, five home runs, and 26 RBIs...also scored a whopping 39 runs...selected to the KIT League All-Star Team...blasted a two-run home run during the contest...also blasted several home runs during the KIT/CICL Home Run Derby...will provide a powerful, middle-of-the-order bat for the Bombers in 2009
2008 (FRESHMAN): Played in 25 games starting 18 ... Batted .273 with five doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI and 13 runs scored ... in league play, batted .324 with three doubles, one home run, 10 RBI and scored seven runs ... first collegiate hit was against Toledo as he went 2 for 4 with a double and one RBI ... against Southern Illinois hit first home run going 1 for 2 on the day with a home run, three RBI and scored two runs ... had a perfect day against Arkansas-Little Rock going 3 for 3 with a double, home run and five RBI ... went 2 for 3 with a double, two RBI and scored two runs against ULM ... against South Alabama went 2 for 4 with one RBI ... went 2 for 6 scoring two runs against Mississippi State.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was an All-State, All-Region and All-District selection for coach Matthew Buckner at Bearden High School in Knoxville ... Was also named All-KIL and District Offensive Player of the Year ... As a junior batted .430 with 13 doubles, seven home runs, 58 runs scored, 35 RBIs and 18 stolen bases ... As a senior batted .440 with ten home runs.
PERSONAL: Justin Timothy Miller... Son of Timothy and JoAnn Miller ... Born November 28, 1988 ... Is undecided on a major.
2008 (FRESHMAN): Played in 25 games starting 18 ... Batted .273 with five doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI and 13 runs scored ... in league play, batted .324 with three doubles, one home run, 10 RBI and scored seven runs ... first collegiate hit was against Toledo as he went 2 for 4 with a double and one RBI ... against Southern Illinois hit first home run going 1 for 2 on the day with a home run, three RBI and scored two runs ... had a perfect day against Arkansas-Little Rock going 3 for 3 with a double, home run and five RBI ... went 2 for 3 with a double, two RBI and scored two runs against ULM ... against South Alabama went 2 for 4 with one RBI ... went 2 for 6 scoring two runs against Mississippi State.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was an All-State, All-Region and All-District selection for coach Matthew Buckner at Bearden High School in Knoxville ... Was also named All-KIL and District Offensive Player of the Year ... As a junior batted .430 with 13 doubles, seven home runs, 58 runs scored, 35 RBIs and 18 stolen bases ... As a senior batted .440 with ten home runs.
PERSONAL: Justin Timothy Miller... Son of Timothy and JoAnn Miller ... Born November 28, 1988 ... Is undecided on a major.
