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- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Joel Bender of Oak Hills to Open the Season at Dayton
Oak Hills graduate Joel Bender will open the season at Dayton.
He was still on the Dayton roster as of 10:00 this morning. The Reds have two more pitchers to send down or release. It is possible that it would have a ripple effect that would drop Bender to Billings but it is highly unlikely.
The following is Dayton media relations specialist Tom Nichols assessment of Bender.
Joel Bender, 21, is a Cincinnati native who played at Oak Hills High School (alma mater of Pete Rose Jr. and other former Major Leaguers Bill Wegman and Scott Klingenbeck). Bender, a left-hander, was a 27th round draft pick in 2010. He pitched at Billings last season, going 3-4 with a 6.75 ERA in 15 games (five starts). He finished strong, making two scoreless starts to end the season covering 11 innings. Bender had signed to play at the University of Louisville before turning professional.
Bender had some good outings in the minor league camp this spring. Being left-handed is a big advantage in professional baseball.
The Dragons open the season on the road April 4. They open at home on April 11.
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