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Nigeria: African Hurler Seeking To Play In Europe

By admin on Saturday, 5th December 2009 Nigeria: African Hurler Seeking To Play In Europe thumbnail

NIGERIA – The top pitcher in the West Africa Olympic Qualifier the past three years, right-hander Henry Ekpoto is hopeful of pitching in Europe in 2010. Ekpoto was featured in the BaseballdeWorld Free Agent Directory – Part 1.

The soon-to-be 29-year-old, who also plays third base, reportedly throws in the 85-87 mph range. Ekpoto has garnered a wagon load of awards as the top hurler in Nigeria.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

• Two-time silver medalist for Lagos State at the National Sport Festival.
• Two-time gold medalist at the Bogi Wings baseball championship in Nigeria.
• Most Valuable Pitcher at the Bogi Wings baseball championship in Nigeria.
• Gold medalist for Bariga local govt. at the Lagos State Sport Festival.
• Three-time No. 1 pitcher at the West African Olympic Qualifiers in Nigeria.
• Two-time No. 1 pitcher/third baseman for Akwa Ibom State.
• 2009 Best Pitcher/Third baseman for Ondo State at Super 4 Qualifiers.

Interested in playing baseball overseas in Europe in 2010? BaseballdeWorld will be spotlighting free agent candidates every two weeks until next spring. Click here for more details.

Photo courtesy of Henry Ekpoto

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