June 10, 2008
John Wiedenbauer Earns Florida League Honors
LEESBURG, Fla. - In the opening week of play in the Florida Collegiate Summer League, University of Tampa pitcher John Wiedenbauer has been named the Pitcher of the Week for the Leesburg Lightning.
After concluding his freshman season for the Spartans, Wiedenbauer began FCSL play with a 1-0 record and a 1.50 ERA in the opening week. In two appearances, the left-handed pitcher threw six innings with eight strikeouts. Opposing hitters had a .143 batting average versus Wiedenbauer on the week.
UT teammate Jimmy Moser also plays for the Lightning, which is coached by former Major League pitcher Frank Viola.