Dukes sign Chris
Edmondson and Matt Adams
Chris
Edmondson and Matt Adams Join the Dukes for the 2008 Campaign
April 19, 2008) – The Pittsfield Dukes added two phenomenal players
to the lineup as they sign two sluggers, both coming from
exceptional baseball programs.
Matt Adams, a sophomore catcher from Slipper Rock University of
Pennsylvania is getting ready to be the backstop for the Dukes this
summer. So far this year for the Lions the 6’3, 225 pound catcher
has shown he can play exceptional both behind the plate and at the
plate. This year, Matt has a .429 average with four homeruns and 22
RBI. He has started in all 23 of the games he has played and has a
.993 fielding percentage.
Matt has already gotten attention for professional scouts and has
excellent long ball potential. In 2007 he earned third-team National
Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-American status and
received first team all region honors from NCBWA. He also led the
team in batting average and doubles, hitting .421 and stroking 24
doubles for the year.
Moving up north to Syracuse, NY, Chris Edmondson of Le Moyne
University is looking forward to roam the outfield of Wahconah Park.
A native of Johnson City, New York, the 6’0, 200 pound outfielder
has played nothing but great for the Dolphins this year. The
sophomore so far is hitting .340 with eight homeruns and 37 RBI and
also plays fantastic defense.
This year Chris has gone 4 for 5 at the plate twice, once against
Delaware State and more recently vs. Niagra. During those games he
hit a total of 2 homeruns and compiled 7 RBI. Against St. Peters
College on April 12 of this year, Chris went 5 for 8 on the day
compiling 9 RBI over the span of the double header.
Dukes fans should be excited to be able to watch these two players
over the course of the summer, as they will be two major parts of
this years teams success.
Season tickets for the Dukes are now available. Please call (413)
447-DUKE for more information or visit us online at
www.pittsfielddukes.com and remember the Dukes open up the 2008
season on June 9 vs. Danbury. The Dukes appreciate your support. GO
DUKES!!
