Workman and Galvin Sign as Position Players for the 2024 Season
Wausau, WI. – Shortstop Bitner Workman and Outfielder Max Galvin are preparing to take the field for the Wausau Woodchucks during the upcoming 2024 season.
SS – Bitner Workman | 6’1” | L/R | So. | BYU
Heiling from Queen Creek, Arizona, Bitner Workman was ranked the 13th best player out of Arizona prior to his arrival at BYU for his freshman year, boasting a .419 career batting average at Basha High School. He has exhibited his patience at this plate this year so far, drawing 3 walks in 4 plate appearances so far for the Cougars.
OF – Max Galvin | 6’2” | L/L | Jr. | Oklahoma State University
Max Galvin played his first two seasons at Miami Dade College, showcasing his impressive power at the plate. In 51 games last season, Galvin put up a .400 batting average with six homeruns, three triples, and 17 doubles to drive 41 RBIs.
The Wausau Woodchucks 2024 season kicks off on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at Athletic Park in Wausau. Half and full season tickets, along with ticket packages, group tickets and hospitality areas are on sale now. Single game tickets will go on sale later this spring.
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The Wausau Woodchucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, 335 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.
Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
