MILWAUKEE, Wis. – It's been nearly 15 years since a former University of Evansville pitcher earned a start on a Major League Baseball mound, but that could all change next week as 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year Kyle Freeland is expected toe the rubber next Friday for the Colorado Rockies in the team's home-opening contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On Sunday, Freeland was officially named to the 2017 Opening Day roster by the Rockies organization.
"Obviously, I'm very proud to see Kyle earn the call-up," UE head coach Wes Carroll said.