For Immediate Release                                                         Contact: Jeremy Toombs
April 28, 2008                                                                                     (804) 722-0141

Birds of a Feather Flock to Petersburg

            PETERSBURG, VA – The Petersburg Generals have announced the signing of two Franklin Pierce Ravens to the 2008 roster.

            Franklin Pierce is a NCAA Division II program in Rindge, N.H.  The Ravens are a member of the Northeast – 10 Conference that uses wood bats during conference play.  Franklin Pierce and the Generals have had a good relationship over the years with Mike Chambers (’05), Elliot Shea (’05), and Vinny Pennell (’06).     

            Randy Bernosky is a 6-2, 250-pound junior first baseman from Port Huron, Mich.  Prior to attending Franklin Pierce, Bernosky played at Waubonsee CC.  Currently for the Ravens, Bernosky has played in 26 games and started in 15 games while having a batting average of .286 with seven doubles, two home runs, and 11 RBIs.

            Heath Wasylow is a 6-1, 190-pound sophomore right-handed pitcher who resides in Rehoboth, Mass.  This Raven right-hander has made 13 appearances and three starts with one of his starts being a complete game.  Wasylow currently has an ERA of 2.45 with two wins and one loss while pitching 29.1 innings and striking out 19 batters.  Opposing batters are hitting .271 against Wasylow. 

            “Having Wasylow and Bernosky is a big asset to our roster.  These players are used to playing with and pitching against wood bats all season for their college.  By them being accustom to this caliber of play with wood bat will lead to success in this league” assistant coach Ryan Leary said.                  

The Petersburg Generals are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation’s 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 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 very positive for both players and host.  For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.  For more information on the Petersburg Generals please visit www.petersburgsports.com or call (804) 722-0141.