Nelson Signed by San Francisco Giants
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, are pleased to announce that infielder Mark Nelson has been signed by the San Francisco Giants organization.
The Orlando, Florida native is slated to report to the Giants Extended Spring Training facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nelson, 24, becomes the second Boomers player to be signed to a Major League organization during the 2015 Frontier League season. Opening day pitcher Seth Webster was signed by the Atlanta Braves organization May 15th.
The 6’3” 200 lbs. slugger was a pivotal part in the Schaumburg Boomers 2014 Frontier League Championship with his .323 batting average ranking fourth in the Frontier League. In his first professional season at the time, Nelson led the 2014 Boomers in the regular season with 55 RBIs and 19 doubles, while also adding 53 runs and four HRs in 90 appearances.
In eight games this season for the Boomers, Nelson is 4-for-29 (.138) with four RBIs, two doubles, with three walks and a run.
Including the playoffs, Nelson closes this portion of his professional career with an impressive .292 batting average and 108 total games played in a Boomers uniform.
The Boomers (5-4) continue with the third game of a nine game home stand tonight against the Lake Erie Crushers at 6:35 p.m. In addition to post-game fireworks, the first 1,000 fans through the gates at Boomers Stadium will receive a free schedule magnet courtesy of Frato’s Pizza and The Daily Herald. Ensure your place in the fun by calling (847) 461-3695 (FOWL). All games can again be heard on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood. Broadcasts begin with a 15-minute online only highlight show followed by a 15-minute pre-game radio show.
More Info: The 2013 & 2014 Frontier League Champions and 2013 Organization of the Year, the Schaumburg Boomers are an independent professional baseball franchise based in Schaumburg, Ill. The Boomers have captured the back-to-back titles for the Village of Schaumburg and for team owners’ Chicago Personal Injury Attorney Patrick A Salvi and his wife, Lindy Salvi. The Boomers specialize in providing fun, affordable family entertainment and will be hosting the 2015 Frontier League All-Star Game on July 15th. For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.
