Former Blackbird Etkin Playing Pro Ball in Texas
Danny Etkin is batting over .400 for Rio Grande Valley.
6/19/2009 11:22:28 AM
Brooklyn, N.Y. - Former Long Island University catcher Danny Etkin recently signed a professional baseball contract to play for the Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the United League. Etkin made a big impression, homering in his first professional game.
The Brooklyn native has been a model player for the White Wings so far, batting .429 with three RBIs, three runs, two doubles and a home run over seven games. To access stats for Rio Grande Valley, click here. To further follow Etkin's professional progress, visit www.whitewingsbaseball.com.