Lancers pair receives first offers

Posted Nov 6, 2009 by Adam Adkins

Updated Nov 6, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Cambridge Christian senior baseball players Matt Fishman and Derek Self have picked up their first offers to play at the next level, Lancers coach Rick Shears said Friday.

Fishman, a right-handed pitcher, received one from Quincy University, a Division II program. Self, a left-handed pitcher/outfielder, received one from Webber International, an NAIA program.

Both players played big roles in Cambridge Christian reaching their second consecutive state title game last season, respecially on the mound. Fishman and Self were the Lancers’ Nos. 1 and 2 starters, respectively.

Fishman went 8-5 with a 2.18 ERA. Self went 6-0 with a 2.27 ERA.

Both were good offensive threats as well. Fishman hit .447 (in 47 at-bats) and Self hit .342 (in 79 at-bats).