LONDON BADGERS BASEBALL CLUB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2015
LONDON BADGER CATCHER TROY LOFGREN SIGNS WITH RED HAWKS
After London Badger catcher Troy Lofgren finishes his sixth season as a Badger this summer he will be on his way to Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan to play for the Red Hawks on a baseball scholarship.
Troy won’t be the first Badger graduate to attend Lake Michigan College. Travis Black and Mitch Lumley have gone there before him.
Lofgren commented on some of the things he was looking for in a school and why he chose Lake Michigan, “Lake Michigan was the first school to have contacted me, but I knew right away it was perfect for me. I will be given a chance to play right away, which is something I was looking for in a school. Lake Michigan also offers the criminal justice program I am interested in taking, which makes Lake Michigan the perfect fit for me.”
Scott Ponegalek who is in his seventh season as Red Hawks head baseball coach says that Troy Lofgren will fill one of his team’s needs, “One of my biggest needs next year is at the catching position. I am looking forward to Troy coming to Lake Michigan College, and I think he will come in and contribute right away.”
“My short-term goals are to get an education and to play baseball. I would like to play my two years at Lake Michigan College and move on to a Division 1 or Division 2 school to finish off my education and college baseball career, and then maybe get drafted.” says Lofgren who believes the defensive part of his game is his greatest strength.
“The Badger organization has taught me a lot, but the two most important things would be, to never take a day off because you never know when a college or MLB scout is watching,” says Lofgren. “You want to make sure that you show them everything you have. It is also important to have commitment and dedication as a team striving for a common goal.”
“I would like to thank Mike Lumley and the Badger ‘family’ for everything. I look forward to a great final season as a Badger moving forward to my first year as a college baseball player.” says Lofgren who started in the Badger program at the Pee Wee level.
If you would like more information about this topic, please call Badger Director of Coach and Player Development, Mike Lumley Cell: 519-619-6792 or e-mail Mike at mikelumley@rogers.com or … Dan Haugh (Badger Media Liaison) Cell: 226-973-5885 or e-mail Dan at badgermedia@hotmail.com
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