JACKALS HIT HOME RUN: 'MILES' MYRON LESLIE RETURNS

Little Falls, NJ – The New Jersey Jackals have announced the signing of infielder Myron Leslie for the 2010 season.

Leslie, a Riverview, FL native, excelled for the Jackals in 2009. Leslie batted .271 with a team leading 18 home runs and 75 RBI. Leslie was a top contender in the Can-Am league for nearly every hitting statistic which helped him earn two Batter of the Week Awards for the weeks ending July 26 and August 23. Leslie’s hot start to the 2009 season earned him the Batter of the Month award for the month of June.

“I loved playing for the Jackals organization [in 2009]. All aspects were awesome, from the front office to the great coaching staff.” Stated Myron Leslie. “I am really looking forward to bring the title home in 2010.”

Leslie, a 2004 eighth round draft pick by the Oakland Athletics, enters his seventh professional season after spending the 2007 and 2008 seasons at the Double-A level with the Midland RockHounds. In 108 games in 2008, Leslie batted .248 with 10 home runs and 43 RBI. The Florida native showed his defensive versatility with 60 games at third base, 28 in the outfield, eight at first base, and seven at second base in 2008. In 2006, the University of South Florida product finished second in the Single-A California League with 100 RBI.

“We are extremely excited to have Myron back for the 2010 season,” commented manager Joe Calfapietra. “He is a class act both on and off the field and it is an honor to have him return and lead the Jackals in 2010.”

The New Jersey Jackals, proud members of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, play their home games at Yogi Berra Stadium located on the campus of Montclair State University in Little Falls, NJ. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available by calling 973-746-7434. Visit the Jackals online at www.jackals.com.