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June 8, 2005 |
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MATHIS DRAFTED IN 13th ROUND BY THE TEXAS RANGERS |
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DALLAS, TEXAS – (June 8, 2005) - Sports Pro Services (SPS) is pleased to announce that (RHP) Doug Mathis of the University of Missouri has been selected in the 13th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Texas Rangers. Mathis is expected to sign with the Rangers later this week. Mathis had just concluded a fine season at the University of Missouri, one that saw the Tigers finish in 4th place in the Big 12. The 6’2” 225 lb. native of Show Low, AZ was 5-4 on the season, starting 11 games and appearing in 21. He had a 3.27 ERA in 77.0 innings pitched and struck out 67 batters on only 17 walks.
Prior to Missouri, Mathis spent two seasons pitching for Central Arizona College. In 2004 he went 13-3 and had an ERA of 1.35 in 18 games while striking out 92 and walking 21 batters in 100 innings pitched. He was named to the All-Conference First Team and All-Region First Team and was an All-American nominee. Mathis was also selected in two prior MLB drafts, by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2003 draft and the Seattle Mariners in the 2004 draft. Dan Burgers, the Agent for Mathis, stated, “Doug is a big, strong kid that has a pitchers’ body. He was effective both as a starter as well as coming out of the pen. He has a good fastball that tops out in the low-to-mid 90’s, and Doug has three good pitches. Having pitched well in the Big 12 will certainly help prepare him for pro-ball.” SPS is an organization designed to provide full service management and representation to professional athletes in baseball, hockey and football. Sports Pro Services brings to its clients many unique opportunities from its diversified experience in the world of sports and business. SPS’s dedication and commitment is to ensure its’ clients' success both on and off the field. |
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For more information please call Sports Pro Services at 469-471-6171. |
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