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Huntington University has announced that Rochester High School grad Mitch Bowers has committed to play baseball for the Foresters this fall. The 6’4 right hander was 4-5 with a 1.48 ERA his senior year.  In just over 56 innings pitched, he had with 58 strikeouts and only 10 walks. He was voted Rochester’s team MVP, outstanding pitcher and mental attitude award winner. He was named 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team Academic All-Conference, and Honorable Mention Academic All- State. 

“We are truly excited Mitch is coming to HU,” says head baseball coach Mike Frame. “We think he has all the tools to be an outstanding pitcher. He has a great arm, good size, and a solid work ethic. His best days are ahead of him. He is a first class young man and a great student. He will make a contribution for us right away.”  

Huntington University is a member of the Mid-Central College Conference (MCC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).  On the baseball field, HU has captured the MCC regular season championship or conference tournament championship 27 times in 48 years.  In 2008 HU finished 32-14 which included a MCC tournament championship. The Foresters have also had eight former players go on to careers in professional baseball, including Heath Luther with the Anaheim Angels in 2001 and Greg Slee with the Seattle Mariners in 2004.  

Huntington University is a Christian liberal arts college located in Huntington, IN, with an enrollment of approximately 1100 students.  Athletically, HU competes in fourteen intercollegiate sports for both men and women. 

Vince is the son of Dennis and Faith Moore of Noblesville, IN.