July 22, 2008

7.22.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Mid-America Christian University Head Baseball Coach, Kevin Paxson, has announced the signing of Elgin High School graduate Evan King, a first baseman and catcher. He will join the MACU baseball program in the fall of 2008.

The 18 year old Elgin native is the son of Dr. Robert and Betty King. While playing for the Elgin Owls, King was named offensive player of the year. He was a Western Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association All-Star. In addition to his high school baseball team, King played baseball for the Edmond Travelers and Coast to Coast.

"Evan is the type of kid we are looking for at Mid-America Christian University," Paxson said. "He will help provide depth at first base as well as in the outfield."

MACU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sooner Athletic Conference.