JONESBORO,
Ark. (10/10/12) – In conjunction with homecoming weekend the Arkansas State
baseball program will host its annual Alumni Weekend Saturday, Oct. 13 at
Tomlinson Stadium and Kell Field.
Two
games are scheduled to be played, with the former players facing off against
each other followed by the alumni taking on the current A-State Red Wolves
baseball team. The first game is tentatively scheduled to begin at noon, with
the second game to follow around 1 p.m.
Five
former A-State players with minor league affiliations will play in the game
including Murray Watts (Kansas City Royals), Michael Faulkner (Seattle
Mariners), Jacob Lee (Cleveland Indians), Drew Benes (St. Louis Cardinals) and
Andy Ferguson (Kansas City Royals). Tyler Smith and Brad Allen will also play
in the game, both of whom have had stints with independent baseball leagues.
For
more information contact the ASU baseball office at 870-972-2700.