University of Richmond Athletics
Jonathan de Marte Signs with Normal Cornbelters
06/22/2017 | Baseball
NORMAL, Ill. -- Former Spider Baseball standout Jonathan de Marte has signed with the Normal Cornbelters in the Frontier League.Â
"I am really excited about the opportunity to continue to play baseball after my career at Richmond," de Marte said. "I can't wait to get out there and get in a game."
De Marte, who will be a pitcher for the Cornbelters, led the Spiders with a 2.67 ERA after 17 appearances out of the bullpen. The Atlantic 10 All-Academic honoree also logged four saves and racked up 32 strikeouts in 30.1 innings of relief.Â
At the plate, de Marte played in 52 games this spring, including 51 starts as the designated hitter or at third base. He finished the season hitting . 294 with 62 hits including a team-best five home runs.Â