Waldorf, MD – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have signed RHP Justin Berg and Catcher Angel Flores to the 2016 roster.
Berg will be joining the Blue Crabs for his third consecutive season, while Flores joins his fourth Atlantic League team in his playing career.
Justin Berg is an Antigo, Wisconsin native who brings Major League pitching experience to the 2016 pitching staff. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 43rd round of the 2003 MLB Draft. He went on to pitch for the Chicago Cubs for parts of three seasons from 2009-2011, throwing in a total of 60 games. Berg, 31, spent the majority of the 2015 season with the Blue Crabs, posting a 3-3 record, with a 3.35 ERA in 36 games pitched overall.
Angel Flores, 29, is the second catcher signed by Southern Maryland this offseason. Prior to joining Southern Maryland, Flores served time with Lancaster, Bridgeport, and York in the Atlantic League. A Manati, Puerto Rico native, Flores was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 46th round of the 2003 MLB Draft, but went on to spend six seasons in the Detroit Tigers organization.
“I’m really excited to bring these two guys in,” said Blue Crabs Manager Jeremy Owens. “Berg showed us last year that he can pitch in a variety of roles. Flores has played throughout the Atlantic League, and he will add a solid piece to the foundation of the clubhouse.”
