PRESS RELEASE

Contact: John Wend
Phone: (740) 773-TEAM (8326) 

For Immediate Release:

Four new signees will join Paints in spring training

     The Chillicothe Paints have come to terms with four new players, including a pitcher and three outfielders.
     Chris Lopez, a right-handed hurler, played the past three seasons in semi-pro leagues in New York. In 2006, he was credited with a pair of no-hitters. Lopez’s fastball is consistently clocked in the low 90’s, according to professional scouts and he also has an outstanding curve ball.  Lopez, age 24, played his collegiate ball at Iona College.
     Outfielder, Kyle Patrick, a product of Florida State University and Florida Southern College, hit .307 with six triples, 11 home runs and boasted a .546 slugging percentage during his senior year in college.
     Patrick, age 23 (6-3, 215), is also know for a strong throwing arm and good speed.
     Montana Dye, age 22, played college baseball at Sacramento State University. During his senior year, he batted .316 with 11 two-baggers, three triples and eight round-trippers. Dye, 6-2, 220, had a hefty .535 slugging percentage.
     Brad Bohannon, age 24, played at Atlantic State University (GA) where he hit .303 his senior season. Bohannon, 6-1, 185, is a native of Trinity Texas where he resides in the off season. Known for his versatility, Brad played all three outfield positions in college.

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