the thumb of distraught opponents. Year in and year out
the self-proclaimed "love doctor" delivers at the plate ...
Never superstitious, the young man didn't hesitate to forfeit
his number for the benefit of the team. He recently
surrendered No. 29 for No. 9, sparking another successful
season ... Roberts' career began with the Gaylord Islanders.
He settled into the catching postition upon arrival in Green
Isle ... Derek was the team MVP in 1998 and 1992, an
award decided upon by the whole team, or just the
manager Krooger ... Roberts is a real "flamethrower,"
thumbing his way to a Crow River ERA title in 2002. As a
deep-count pitcher, Roberts allows himself the opportunity
to use all his pitches. His weekend whereabouts also allow
him to use all his pitches ... Has ability to play wherever
Manager Krooger needs him to..
