Trailblazer baseball pitcher Gavin Craggs signs with U. of Fort Lauderdale

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University baseball program is proud to announce the signing of VU sophomore lefty pitcher Gavin Craggs (Taylorville, Ill.) to the University of Fort Lauderdale Wednesday afternoon.

Craggs joins an Eagles squad that is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) under head coach Billy Glessner.

"I signed with Fort Lauderdale because it has been my dream to play baseball on the coast," Craggs said. "As well as the success the team has had in their division."

Craggs joined the Trailblazers this past summer after spending the previous season at Spoon River Community College.

This season Craggs has pitched 32 innings in 10 appearances and has 35 strikeouts on the season.

Craggs pitched a complete game earlier this season against Schoolcraft College, in which he allowed one run over five innings and struck out five in route to a VU 11-1 victory.

Craggs is currently tied for the team lead in strikeouts this season and has an average of 9.84 strikeouts per nine innings.

"My favorite memory at VU this season has been when our team went on a two series sweep on back-to-back weekends," Craggs added.

"Vincennes University has helped me prepare both academically and athletically by having coaches and a great team that keeps you on track and compete with your best ability at all times on and off the field," Craggs said.

Craggs is a member of a VU squad that is currently 17-23 on the season and earlier this season had an eight-game winning streak.

Craggs and his teammates will continue their Mid-West Athletic Conference schedule this weekend when VU heads to Springfield, Ill. to face-off against Lincoln Land Community College Saturday, April 22 and Sunday April 23. First pitch both days is set for 1 p.m. eastern.

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Gavin Craggs on his signing with the University of Fort Lauderdale and wishes him good luck as he continues his baseball career next season.