The Evansville Otters have signed starting pitcher Tyler Beardsley to a contract extension and signed pitchers Andrew Fernandez and Tim Holdgrafer for the 2020 season.
Beardsley is from Tehachapi, Calif. and returned to the Otters in 2019. In 2019, Beardsley went 9-4 with a 2.56 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 130.0 innings pitched and 20 starts.
“Last season, Tyler increased his velocity and kept the movement and command of his pitches,†Otters manager Andy McCauley said.  “He evolved and excelled in the starting rotation.â€
“I was very pleased how my season went last year, and I’m looking forward to competing again this season with this year’s group,†Beardsley said.
Beardsley was also the recipient of the 2019 Frontier League Fran Riordan Citizenship Award for his involvement in community outreach.
“Tyler is a great pitcher but even better person, volunteering his free time by attending all outreach events for the Otters,†McCauley said. “He is highly visible in the community as well as working with our youth camps, the Highland Challenger League, and Beautiful Lives Project.â€
During the 2019-20 offseason, the right-hander pitched in Australia for the Adelaide Giants, making three starts, posting a 1.59 ERA, and striking out 20 in 17 innings.
“Tyler had exceptional workouts with several affiliated teams this offseason and in Australia, setting him up for a great chance for getting picked up,†McCauley said.
“My experience out in Australia was incredible,†Beardsley said. “I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to play baseball and explore a whole different side of the world.â€
Beardsley was drafted by the Minnesota Twins organization in the 16th round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur draft out of California State University Sacramento.
In 2016-17, Beardsley spent time with the Cedar Rapid Kernels, Elizabethton Twins and the GCL Twins. In those two years with the Minnesota Twins organization, Beardsley was 7-11 with a 4.32 ERA in 30 appearances with 27 starts. He also had 94 strikeouts in 150.0 innings pitched.
Fernandez, from Castro Valley, Calif, joins the Otters after spending 2019 with the Napa Silverados of the Pacific Association. With Napa, Fernandez went 4-3 with a 3.35 ERA in 25 games, recording one save as well. The right-hander also struck out 44 in 40.1 innings pitched.
“An affiliated scout was high on Andrew and wanted to find him a job,†McCauley said. “Max Peterson (Otters pitching coach) is well-known and respected throughout scouting, and it was the perfect opportunity to put him and Andrew together.â€
“Having the opportunity to be a part of a team with a rich history and a dedication to success really makes me look forward to helping the team in any way possible,†Fernandez said.
Fernandez played college baseball at California State University East Bay, where for his career he posted a 12-9 record, a 4.04 ERA, and 10 saves. He made 10 starts and a total of 73 appearances, striking out 103 batters in 147 innings.
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We have just been informed by one of our Indiana State contacts that at 4:00 this afternoon a news conference will be called by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
We are told that the officials of the Indiana Gaming Commission will announce at this news conference that beginning at 6:00 A M this coming Monday all the Casinos and Sports Books in Indiana will close for at least two (2) weeks because of the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.
This is a developing story and we shall give updates soon as we receive them.
FOOTNOTE: We are currently tracking to see if the Racetracks and Slots Gaming establishments in Kentucky will also follow suit of the Indiana Gaming Commission and close down their gaming establishments because of CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported three new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 15 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. All but one are adults.The new cases involve residents of Marion, LaPorte and Wells counties and have been included on ISDH’s online dashboard at in.gov/coronavirus. The dashboard is updated daily at 10 a.m. Other counties with positive cases are Adams, Boone, Hendricks, Howard, Johnson, Noble and St. Joseph.ISDH continues to work with local health departments to identify close contacts of the existing patients and ensure that infection-control protocols, such as self-isolation and monitoring for symptoms, are implemented.Other developments:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its nursing home visitation guidance. This guidance requires facilities to restrict all visitors and non-essential healthcare personnel, except for compassionate care situations such as end-of-life situations.
The CDC has posted new guidance for schools and childcare facilities, including a decision tree to help school officials reduce the risk of illness.
The ISDH lab continues to prioritize testing for individuals who are at high risk.
Individuals who do not meet those criteria are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider about private testing. Most people with COVID-19 will develop mild symptoms and do not need to be tested.
The ISDH call center is experiencing extremely high call volume.
The ISDH general call center number is 317-233-7125. Calls after 8 p.m. should go to 317-233-1325 and will be answered by an on-call epidemiologist. Call center staff will not offer personal medical advice or provide test results. If you are sick, consult your healthcare provider.
Hoosiers are encouraged to sign up at in.gov/coronavirus to receive alerts and the latest updated guidance as the outbreak evolves.
About COVID-19 COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel, or new, coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing COVID-19 is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:
Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing;
Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands;
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; and
Rarely, fecal contamination.
The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. You should only wear a mask if a healthcare professional recommends it. A facemask should be used by people who have COVID-19 and are showing symptoms to protect others from the risk of infection.Visit the Indiana State Department of Health at http://www.in.gov/isdh/ or follow us on Twitter at @StateHealthIN and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StateHealthIN.
Last night at approximately 8:50, Trooper Eaton was patrolling on Fares Avenue north of Diamond Avenue when he stopped the operator of a moped for having a passenger. A moped registered as a Class B Motor Driven Cycle are prohibited from having passengers. A warrant check revealed the passenger on the moped, William Martin, 51, of Evansville, had an outstanding felony warrant out of Warrick County for possession of methamphetamine. Martin fled on foot, but he was quickly apprehended near Diamond Lanes Bowling Alley and was arrested without further incident. He was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charge:
Arresting Officer: Trooper Chase Eaton, Indiana State Police
“March Enforcement Campaign on
                         Dangerous and Impaired Drivingâ€
Vanderburgh County – Indiana State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint between 11:00 last night and 1:00 this morning in the 3900 block of Broadway Avenue in Evansville.
During the two-hour period, 56 vehicles passed through the checkpoint resulting in an Evansville woman being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after she failed field sobriety tests and tested .16%.
Arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated:
The Indiana State Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.
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