Northern League
Schaumburg, IL - The Schaumburg Flyers Professional Baseball Club announced today that starting pitcher Nat Harris is returning for the 2008 season. Harris appeared in 22 games for the Flyers last year, posting a 9-7 record and 4.90 ERA.
"Harris was our number one priority this off season. We wanted him under contract as soon as possible," says Flyers manager Steve Maddock. "He's been a key player for us and I'm looking forward to having him at the top of the rotation again this year."
The Flyers have also signed left-handed pitcher Brad Mumma, first baseman Chris Gaskin and outfielder Corey Stang.
Mumma, who was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003, pitched 35 games for the Gary Railcats in 2007, posting a 1-3 record and 4.33 ERA.
First Baseman Chris Gaskin hit .270 with 60 RBI's for the New Haven Cutters (Can-Am League) in 2007. . Gaskin was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2004 and led their Single-A affiliate Boise Hawks in RBI's with 39 that year.
Outfielder Corey Stang joins the Flyers with a .313 career batting average. In 2007, Stang batted .295 in 29 games with the Northern League's Winnipeg Goldeyes.
The Schaumburg Flyers are a member of the Northern League, a 6-team Independent Professional Baseball League established in 1993. Opening Day is May 15th, 2008. For ticket information call (847) 891-BALL (2255) or visit
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