Boomers Sign Former Minnesota Twins Prospect

Thursday, October 15, 2020
By Anthony Giammanco
Boomers Sign Former Minnesota Twins Prospect

SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Schaumburg Boomers have signed 2B Alec Craig for the 2021 season. 

Alec Craig joins the Boomers after spending time with the Westside Woolly Mammoths (USPBL) and the Minnesota Twins Rookie Affiliate, Gulf Coast Twins (GCL Twins). In nine games with the Woolly Mammoths, Craig batted .483 with a .651 on-base percentage. He accounted for 14 hits, including four doubles and six RBI. Craig appeared in 30 games with the GCL Twins and hit .235 with a .417 on-base percentage. He logged 19 hits, six RBI, and six stolen bases.  

“Alec has some versatility defensively and has always been a guy that knows how to get himself on base. His speed will also be a big asset for us,” said Manager Jamie Bennett.  

A native of Sicklerville, New Jersey, Craig was a standout at Chestnut Hill College. The four-year starter posted a career slash line of .314/.447/.449. His 181 hits are second all-time in program history and is first in games played (172), games started (169), runs scored (155), triples (19), walks (129), stolen bases (98), and assists (454). Craig was named aAll-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference four times and Chestnut Hill College Baseball MVP twice.  

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