SwampDog, Ibarra, Returns To Fayetteville In 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The SwampDogs announced today that Jeff Ibarra, a pitcher at Lee University, has signed to return to Fayetteville for the 2008 season.
"Jeff was a big part of our success over the past two summers and I'm excited to have him return for a third year," said manager Darrell Handelsman. "He provides us with a quality, experienced lefthanded arm out of the bullpen. His CPL experience will be much needed as we make our run at the 2008 Petitt Cup."
Ibarra, a lefthanded relief pitcher, stands a towering 6-foot-6 and weighs 180 pounds. In 12 appearances at Lee this season, Ibarra is dominating with a 6-0 record and a 0.83 ERA. In 21 2/3 innings pitched, he has only given up 11 hits and has recorded 23 strikeouts. Currently, Lee University is ranked number two in the NAIA national poll with a record of 34-1.
Over the past two summers, the San Marcos, California native Ibarra was one of the most reliable pitchers on the SwampDogs staff, going 1-0 with a 3.56 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 18 appearances in 2007. In 2006, he threw 29 2/3 innings with an incredible 0.61 ERA and 43 strikeouts.
The Fayetteville SwampDogs are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nations hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its twelfth season, the Coastal Plain League features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL is certified by Major League Baseball and gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.
For more information or to reserve your tickets today, contact the Fayetteville SwampDogs at (910) 426-5900 or log onto www.goswampdogs.com.
Contact:Jeremy Aagard
(910) 426-5900