Masojc Joins Tigers

Andrew Masojc, Kansas Wesleyan 'o7, joins the Metro Tigers for the 2008 season. Andrew joins the Tigers after playing the 2007 season with the WAA of the Can-Am league. Andrew was a stand out player for WAA last year, playing an excellent third base for WAA as well as being one of the best closers in the Can-Am league last year. "We pick up Andrew to play with us in a NABF regional last year and Andrew did an excellent job for us playing 3rd base as well as being a closer. The coaching staff was very impressed with Andrew and when we found out he was looking for another team to play with in 2008, we got in contact with Andrew about playing with the Tigers. Josh Masden, Tigers co-captain, did an excellent job of talking to Andrew and getting him on board with the Tigers for 2008. Andrew is an exceptional talent and he will really solidify our infield and relief pitching." says coach Kosmerick.

2008 Schedule

The 2008 Metro Tiger schedule is now out. First game is May 7th against the defending Can-Am playoff champions the Tecumseh Thunder. The schedule, as it is every year, is very competitive and will test the Tigers day in and day out. This years schedule is highlighted by tournament appearances in the always challenging Rick Wiseman tournament as well as in the NSPBA World Series and the NSBC World Series.

Bob Walmsley returns

Bobby Walmsley, currently the starting catcher at Grand Valley State University, returns to play with the Tigers in 2008. "Bobby has been a catcher with the Tigers since 2005. Bobby is a very talented player who provides the Tigers with a quality player behind the plate. The team is very happy to have Bobby returning in 2008", says coach Kosmerick.

Raj Returns

Brad Raj, one of the top pitchers for the Tigers in 2007, is returning to play with the Tigers in 2008. Raj is currently a soph. at Grand Valley State University where he is a standout pitcher and third baseman. The coaching staff and captains for the Tigers all welcome Brad back for 2008. "Brad is a very talented ball player who will continue to improve. But above all this, Brad is a great person who makes the players around him better on and off the field. The Tigers team is very pleased to have Brad back for 2008", says coach Kosmerick.

Cerchie Joins Tigers

Chris Cerchie, formally of the Windsor Athletics, has joined the Tigers for the 2008 season. Chris is a right handed pitcher who graduated from Niagara University in 2005. With the Windsor A's in 2007, Chris had an ERA of 1.56. "Chris was one of the best pitchers in the Can-Am league last summer. The Tigers picked up Chris for two tournaments last year and he did very well for us. We are pleased to add Cerchie to our pitching rotation for 2008. To add a pitcher of his caliber to our team helps solidify our staff and really helps our team keep pace with the other top organizations in the Can-Am league", says coach Kosmerick.