Akadema Endorsers Victorino, Holland and Dirks Enter MLB Postseason

Akadema endorsers Shane Victorino, Derek Holland and Andy Dirks begin postseason play.
By: Dave Terranella
 
Oct. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- Hawthorne, NJ – October 5, 2011 – Akadema currently boasts three endorsers in the MLB Playoffs: Philadelphia Phillies Centerfielder, Shane Victorino, Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher, Derek Holland, and Detroit Tigers Outfielder, Andy Dirks.  

Shane Victorino seeks his second World Series title as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the Division Series.  This is Victorino’s fifth straight playoff appearance as the starting Centerfielder.  Victorino finished the 2011 season with an impressive stat line of .279 batting average, 17 home runs, 61 runs batted in, as well as 19 stolen bases in 132 games.  The Phillies Centerfielder also tied for the MLB lead with 16 triples.

Derek Holland and the Texas Rangers enter their second straight postseason and are the defending American League Champions.  Texas faces off against the surging Tampa Bay Rays in the Division Series.  Holland is the number two starter in the Texas Rangers rotation.  The lefthander also had an impressive 2011 season with a record of 16-5, 3.95 earned run average, in 198 innings.  Holland’s 4 complete game shutouts tied him for the American League lead in 2011.  

Andy Dirks finished off his rookie season in MLB by advancing to the playoffs with his Detroit Tigers.  The Detroit outfielder will be used primarily as a pinch hitter and defensive replacement in the team’s Division Series clash against the New York Yankees.  Dirks finished 2011 with a .251 batting average, 7 home runs, and 28 runs batted in during the 78 games he played in.

About Akadema:  Akadema is the world’s most exciting baseball and softball equipment company.  In its short history, Akadema has become the hottest baseball and softball equipment company for professional, college, high school and serious youth players.  Akadema attributes their increase in market share to their innovative quality professional product line, which is contrast to mass production products that have little to do with quality or feel.  Akadema has long stood for high quality and performance and wants you to “Bring Your ‘A’ Game”.  Akadema comes highly endorsed by MLB players like: Shane Victorino, Bryce Harper, Derek Holland, Cameron Maybin, Brandon McCarthy, Mark Melancon, Bobby Jenks, Matt LaPorta, Vin Mazzaro, Craig Breslow, Ross Ohlendorf and many others as well as Senior Advisors and MLB Hall of Famers Gary Carter and Carl Yastrzemski.

Contact:
Dave Terranella, Marketing Manager
Akadema Inc.
140 5th Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Phone: 973-304-1470
Fax: 973-636-6375
www.akademapro.com
End
Source:Dave Terranella
Email:***@akademapro.com
Posted By:***@akademapro.com Email Verified
Tags:Akadema, Baseball, Victorino, Holland, Dirks, Phillies, Rangers, Tigers, Philadelphia, Dallas, Texas, Detroit, Mlb
Industry:Baseball
Location:United States
Account Email Address Verified     Account Phone Number Verified     Disclaimer     Report Abuse
Akadema Inc. PRs
Trending News
Most Viewed
Top Daily News



Like PRLog?
9K2K1K
Click to Share