MANCHESTER NATIVE RETURNS TO BUCKS FOR 2010

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks, members of the Northwoods League, have announced that outfielder Phil Keppler will return to play for the Bucks in 2010.  Currently, Keppler is a sophomore at the University of Iowa.

Last season for Waterloo, Keppler played in 57 games with a batting average of .265 and 50 hits.  Keppler tied for the team-lead in home runs with four and finished with 19 RBI and a slugging percentage of .381.

During his freshman year at Iowa, the 6’4”, 205-pound outfielder played in 28 games, with a .338 average and a .529 slugging percentage.  Keppler redshirted for the Hawkeyes in 2008.

Originally from Manchester, Iowa, Keppler was first-team All Conference for three years and a two time first-team All District and All State selection. He also was a three time Golden Glove Award winner and was team captain his senior year at West Delaware High School.  Born on August 11, 1988, Phil is the son of Steve and Gloria Keppler.

Then Bucks will open the 2010 season at home on Wednesday, June 2 at 6:35 pm versus Wisconsin Rapids.  Season tickets and single-game tickets are currently on sale.  Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks in the off-season by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com.

By: Leah O'Donnell