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Sharks Announce First Signings for 2013

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Sharks Press Release

WILMINGTON, NC- The Sharks are excited to welcome Mike Frank back to "The Shark Tank" for the 2013 season. Frank will be joined by his Falcon teammate CJ Losby.

Frank, The 6-4, 205 lb hard throwing right hander from Bowling Green finished his first season with the Sharks with two wins in 9 starts. He led the Sharks' staff in innings pitched (57) fanning 56 batters while only walking 13. Mike has appeared in two games this year, as a red-shirt junior, for the Falcons striking out 12 batters, allowing just one free pass establishing a 1.50 ERA.

Losby will make his debut at "The Shark Tank" in 2013. The 6-1, 205 lb junior is off to a fast start this year, leading the Falcons hitting at a .346 clip with six RBI. In 2012, Losby split time between first base and the catcher position and will look to do the same for the Sharks this season. He finished the season third on the team in batting average (.319), playing in 53 games with 37 RBI and three home runs.

"We're excited to have Frank back for another season," said Sharks head coach Ryan McCleney. "His leadership will be integral in our pitching staff's success this year. With Losby available to play multiple positions he will add depth to us defensively. Both these guys will be a big part of our push to bring the Petitt Cup to Wilmington."