Submitted by: Brian Connell - Newark Pilots
The Newark Pilots in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball
League have signed two impact arms for the 2013 campaign. James Lengal and
Derek Speigner of Brigham Young University will be joining the Pilots pitching
staff this summer. Both experienced righties, Lengel and Speigner will help
anchor a strong staff this season.
Lengal,
a sophomore at Brigham Young appeared in 12 games for the Cougars last year as
a freshman, while posting a 3.86 era and earning a win in relief against Santa
Clara. He is projected to be a big part of the Cougars pitching staff this
spring and will give them a boost out of the bullpen and in spot starts. This
6’3” pitcher boasts a strong fastball and commands the zone well. “He will have
a large impact for the Pilots this coming summer, and I look forward to working
with him,” says Coach Mike Armstrong. James hails from Spanish Forks, Utah
where he attended Spanish Forks High school. While there he was a first-team
all state player in 2010 and a second-team all state player in 2011. In
addition he was voted the team’s most outstanding player in 2011 after helping
them win the 4A state championship. Spanish Forks won two other state
championships during Lengal’s time there.
Junior pitcher Derek
Speigner is a transfer to BYU from UC Riverside where he led the team in
appearances out of the bullpen. His 29 outings resulted in 31.2 innings pitched
and a 2-1 record while he finished the season with a 5.40 era. Armstrong says,
“Speigner is a submarine pitcher who is going to come into games and confuse
hitters across the league.” Derek is set to make a large impact for the Cougars
this season with his submarine throwing style. His 29 appearances set a school
record at Riverside and, while he ranked third in games finished and opposing
batting average. Speigner’s past summer ball experience includes playing in the
Alaskan League for the Anchorage Alaska Pilots. He hails from Gig Harbor,
Washington where he played fro Gig Harbor High School.
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