SANFORD — The Sanford Mainers have signed on two more players in preparation for the 2017 summer season. Sophomore infielder Riley Pittman (North Richman Hills, TX) and freshman catcher Jacob MacNichols (Napa, CA) will be taking cross-country flights to play in a Mainer uniform next month.

Starting first baseman Riley Pittman has had a breakout sophomore campaign for the University of Arkansas (Little Rock). In his second year with the Trojans, Pittman currently bats a .286 average, including 36 hits, 19 RBI, and a .429 slugging percentage. In the field, the 6’2” 200 pound infielder holds a .973 fielding percentage. After starting in just nine games his freshman year, Pittman has been a part of the starting nine in 30 of the 38 appearances made so far this season. A graduate of Richland High School, Perfect Game had the Mainer signee ranked seventh amongst all first baseman in Texas his senior year.

Upon signing, Pittman was optimistic on his decision with the Mainers.

“I look forward to playing with different players from schools across the country and making good friends,” he said. “Being away from my home in Texas will be different, but I heard that the ball flies well in Maine and I’m excited to find out for myself.”

A 6’2” freshman at Santa Clara University, catcher Jacob MacNichols brings an impressive resume of his own to the Mainer organization. At Vintage High School, MacNichols hit just under .400 with 20 RBI, and was a part of the National Team Identification Series for USA baseball in 2014. Before committing to Santa Clara, NorCalPreps.com had the Napa, California native listed second amongst all catchers in their top 50 recruit list.

At Santa Clara, MacNichols has played in 34 games behind the plate, posting a .972 fielding percentage with 33 assists. At the plate, five of the future Mainers’ 13 hits have left the ballpark in 91 plate appearances.