Calgary Dawgs
have bolstered the 2005 pitching staff adding 3 pitchers from NCAA
contender, St. Edwards University of Austin, Texas. Joining the
Dawgs will
be RHP’s, Niel Smith, Michael Smego
and Casey Plant.
Niel
Smith is a 6’ 175 lb. sophomore RHP whose hometown
is Austin. During the 2004 college season, Smith pitched to a 1-1
record over 10 appearances with 9 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched
while holding opposing hitters to a .289 average. Niel was effective
pitching in the MINK League over the 2004 summer collegiate season
and is expected to fill the closer role for Head Coach Jeremy Farber
this coming spring. Dawgs
look forward to seeing Niel close for the club in 2005. He features
a mid to high 80s fastball with an effective curveball and change
up.
Michael
Smego is a 6’, 180 lb. RHP who hails from Katy, Texas.
Michael earned All Star status as a starting pitcher in the Southern
Collegiate Baseball League in the summer of 2004. As a freshman
for the Hilltoppers this past season, Smego was 1-2 in 12 appearances
and 30 innings pitched. Coach Farber describes Michael as a strike
thrower with a fastball between 84 and 87 mph with good movement
as well as a curveball, change up and cut fastball.
Casey
Plant is a 6’3”, 195 lb. RHP who makes his
hometown in Houston, Texas. During the 2004 summer collegiate season,
Plant was a starter in the New York Collegiate League. Coach Farber
describes Casey as a very intelligent pitcher with an incredible
work ethic who is expected to start for the Austin university this
college season. In 2004, Plant pitched to a 2-3 record over 19 appearances.
He pitched 36.2 innings and struck out 19 batters. His arsenal includes
a high 80s fastball with a curveball and splitter.
Dawgs are
extremely pleased to add these 3 young Texas pitchers and expect
that they will each play an important role in the 2005 pitching
staff.
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Niel
Smith is a 6’ 175 lb. sophomore RHP whose hometown
is Austin. During the 2004 college season, Smith pitched to a 1-1
record over 10 appearances with 9 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched
while holding opposing hitters to a .289 average. Niel was effective
pitching in the MINK League over the 2004 summer collegiate season
and is expected to fill the closer role for Head Coach Jeremy Farber
this coming spring. Dawgs
look forward to seeing Niel close for the club in 2005. He features
a mid to high 80s fastball with an effective curveball and change
up.
Michael
Smego is a 6’, 180 lb. RHP who hails from Katy, Texas.
Michael earned All Star status as a starting pitcher in the Southern
Collegiate Baseball League in the summer of 2004. As a freshman
for the Hilltoppers this past season, Smego was 1-2 in 12 appearances
and 30 innings pitched. Coach Farber describes Michael as a strike
thrower with a fastball between 84 and 87 mph with good movement
as well as a curveball, change up and cut fastball. 
Casey
Plant is a 6’3”, 195 lb. RHP who makes his
hometown in Houston, Texas. During the 2004 summer collegiate season,
Plant was a starter in the New York Collegiate League. Coach Farber
describes Casey as a very intelligent pitcher with an incredible
work ethic who is expected to start for the Austin university this
college season. In 2004, Plant pitched to a 2-3 record over 19 appearances.
He pitched 36.2 innings and struck out 19 batters. His arsenal includes
a high 80s fastball with a curveball and splitter.