Omaha Diamond Spirit of the MINK Summer Collegiate League re-signs 8 former players to 2012 Roster.

From Press Release Mike Blatchford- JR-OF from Creighton Univ and Steven Bougher- JR-RHP From South Dakota State University are both returning after sitting out last last summer to heal from injuries. Mike was the leading hitter batting clean-up for the Spirit in the summer of 2010 before sustaining a hand injury during his regular College season. ^^^ Steven returns after being the #2 starter at SDSU the last 2 springs and deciding to rest his arm last summer after a great 2010 season with the Spirit Ryan Christophel- LHP from Lincoln Trail CC (IL), Matt Tindall- RHP from Trinity College (TX) and Zach Walker- Curry College(MA) all were great contributors out of the pen for the Spirit in 2011. Three local position palyers Colin Crowl- 1st base form Ohlone CC- (CA), Jake Petersen- Infield Augustana and Joey Jones- OF Bellevue Univ will be back to help solidify the batting order Colin batted .378 at the NBC World series for the Spirit, Jake lead the team in hitting until he ha...