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Miners Add Pitcher Hertzmann For 2016

by Jason Guerette

The Southern Illinois Miners announce their first signing for the 2016 season in right-handed relief pitcher Justin Hertzmann.

Hertzmann comes to the Miners after finishing his college career at Cal State San Marcos where in 2015 he appeared in 29 games as a senior. He compiled a team-best 1.59 ERA over 34 innings, allowing just 19 hits on the season for a .165 opponent’s batting average with 39 strikeouts and only eight walks. The Ranco Palos Verdes, California native also saved 10 games for the Cougars

He followed that season up by joining the semi-pro powerhouse San Diego Force and over 20 games and 24 innings had 25 strikeouts and only three walks. Hertzmann allowed only 12 hits in his time with the Force, with eight saves and a flawless 0.00 ERA.

“Justin is a power arm at the back of the pen with swing-and-miss stuff,” Miners manager Mike Pinto said. “We are looking forward to seeing him and having him compete for a back end spot in our bullpen next spring.”

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Jason Guerette is the Grizzlies' Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations and the "Voice of the Grizzlies." 2023 will be his second season with the organization, handling lead broadcasting duties on the Grizzlies Media Network as well as being in charge of all team press releases and game-day media materials.

2023 will also be Jason's ninth season in the Frontier League after spending 2014-21 in the same role with the Southern Illinois Miners. Overall, he has broadcasted close to 800 games in the league, including playoffs. During the baseball offseason, he serves as a play-by-play broadcaster for Manhattan College and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, with games being seen on ESPN+ among other platforms.

In addition to broadcasting, Jason works as a public address announcer for Seton Hall University women's basketball as well as Columbia University men's and women's basketball. He also spent nine years working "behind the scenes" as a freelance board operator and highlight editor at Westwood One for their coverage of the NFL, NCAA football, and NCAA basketball.

Jason graduated from Seton Hall in 2012 with B.A. in Communication Studies and a minor in Broadcasting & Visual Media.

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