SCHAUMBURG, Ill.  — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, announced the signings of pitcher Brett Maus and position player TJ Bennett.

Maus, a Tinley Park, IL native, makes his professional debut with the Boomers after a strong collegiate career that culminated at St. Joseph’s College. With the Panthers in 2014, Maus tallied 58 strikeouts in 70.2 innings to go along with a stout 3.31 ERA. Prior to St. Joseph’s, the 6’3” 190 pound Maus registered 56 strikeouts in 58 innings pitched with Triton College as a sophomore and 24 strikeouts in 25 innings pitched with Lake Land College as a freshman. He attended Andrew HS in Tinley Park, IL. *need birthday*

Bennett, 22, joins the Boomers after appearing in one game for the Joplin Blasters of the American Association during the 2015 season. Prior to this year, the Mesa, Arizona native was a member of the Gateway Grizzlies where he posted a .269 batting average with 14 doubles and 37 RBIs in 56 games during his first professional season. Standing 6’3” and weighing 190 pounds, Bennett turned pro after a two year career at the University of Utah where he posted 51 hits in 48 games started along with 31 RBIs and 26 runs.  

In a corresponding move, the Boomers announced the release of pitcher Zach Wendorf. The Boomers roster now stands at 24 players.

The Boomers (18-23) continue a patriotic six game homestand at Boomers Stadium against the Evansville Otters with Fireworks presented by Wintrust Community Banks July 3 and 4 and Family Sunday July 5. 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.