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April 20, 2007

RIVER RATS ADD YOUNG CATCHERS MURPHY FROM PRINCETON
AND CLOHOSEY FROM UMASS-LOWELL

NEW BERN, NC—The River Rats added two young catchers to their 2007 roster today, signing Princeton University freshman Jack Murphy and University of Massachusetts-Lowell sophomore Graeme Clohosey. 

Murphy, a switch-hitter, is 6-4, 230 lb., and a native of Lakeland, Florida.  In 28 games with the Tigers, he is hitting .263, with four home runs, six doubles, and 18 RBIs.  In high school, Murphy earned four letters in baseball and three in basketball.
 
“Jack should be a valuable asset to the River Rats this season," said River Rats Vice President of Operations Buddy Bengel.  "Starting as a freshman at Princeton is a great honor.  He is a solid catch-and-throw type guy with a middle-of-the-order type bat.”
 
Clohosey, a 6-0, 162 lb. accounting major, is a native of Derry, New Hampshire.  In 22 games, he is hitting .229 with eight RBIs.
 
“Graeme is an excellent receiver and we look forward to having him work with our pitching staff,” Bengel said.  “Playing in a wood-bat conference in college, Graeme will have valuable experience which many first-year Coastal Plain League hitters do not have.”
 
The up-to-date 2007 River Rats roster can be found on the team's website at www.newbernriverrats.com. 
   
Rats notes:  
 
River Rats "Traditional" and "Flex" season tickets are now on sale.  Traditional season tickets include one game ticket for each of the 30 River Rats home games in 2007 and are priced at $100 for adults, $75 for seniors and military, and $50 for children ages 3 to 12.  Flex plans include 30 undated vouchers which can be used in any combination for River Rats 2007 home games.
 
In addition to discounted ticket prices, season ticket holders receive a number of extra benefits.  These include a VIP Parking Pass (one per account, first 30 accounts only) and specials events like our “Meet the Players” pre-season picnic and “Batting Practice with the Team” in-season event.

About the River Rats:

The New Bern River Rats baseball club is a member of the Coastal Plain League, a high-profile wood-bat collegiate summer baseball league.  The team will open the 2007 season on Wednesday, May 30 against the Wilmington Sharks at New Bern High School’s Boykin Field.  All 57 games can be heard on the Meinke Car Care Center Broadcasts on ESPN Radio 1490 AM. The team’s official website is www.NewBernRiverRats.com.

About the Coastal Plain League:

The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 10th anniversary season, the CPL is the largest summer league in the country, featuring 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL is certified by Major League Baseball, and gives college players the chance to refine their skills with wooden bats during the summer months. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.

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