Delano Signs with the Lincoln Saltdogs

MACON, Ga. – Former Mercer Bear Garett Delano has signed a professional contract with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.

"I am excited and happy for Garett as he starts his professional career!," remarked head coach Craig Gibson. "He is one of the most versatile players I have coached. Regardless if he is on the mound, in the field or in the batter's box he is one of the fiercest competitors I have been around. I can't wait to follow his progression over the next few years!"

Added Delano: "I am excited t start my professional carer in the American Association of Professional Baseball. I want to thank [Saltdogs manager] Brett Jodie for the opportunity to plan in Lincoln. I am excited and ready to get to work."

To learn more about the American Association of Professional Baseball, click here. To learn about the Lincoln Saltdogs, click here. The Saltdogs are in action on Wednesday, July 21 against the Kansas City Monarchs baseball club. First pitch in Lincoln is set for 7:05 p.m.

Delano, a native from Callahan, Fla., was an infielder and right-handed pitcher for the Bears. He led the team with a .337 batting average and 52 RBI. Delano showed off his power with nine home runs and 13 doubles. On the mound, he made 15 appearances - 12 starts and 3 in relief. He posted a 6-1 record and 4.32 ERA. Delano tallied 60 strikeouts to only 20 walks and held opponents to a .231 average through a team-high 81.1 innings.

Following his first start as a Bear against Marshall, he was named the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Week. Delano tossed seven innings of two-hit baseball against the Thundering Herd while fanning a career-high 11 batters. In the same game, he went two-for-four at the plate.

Against The Citadel on May 14, Delano tossed a career-high 8.2 innings and fanned four batters while limiting the Bulldogs to only three hits in the game.

Delano was one of two Bears to earn First Team All-SoCon honors. He earned first team honors at second base and second team honors as a starting pitcher. He was the only player in the Southern Conference to take home two honors for two positions.

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