The Auburn Wildcats have announced the signing of Roseville's Brad Gerig, from the University of Nevada Reno. Gerig, a versatile outfielder who also pitches, is currently hitting .293 with 4 HR's. The Wildcats have also signed returning pitchers Zach Saca (University of Maryland Eastern Shores, Elk Grove), Mike Proiette (Sierra College, Newcastle), Shane Martin (Consumnes River College, Elk Grove), and Seve Villaruel (Lewis & Clark, Sacramento). OF Andrew Wilson (Willamette University, Granite Bay) is returning after injuring his knee last summer along with Utilityman Nick Hoffman (Lindsey Wilson College, Roseville). Other key signings are Colfax High infielder David Campbell (San Jose State University), RHP Jordan Bachart (Yuba College, Orangevale), Sierra College. "We signed more local talent this year", states GM Ken Valencia. "Coach Fernandez has done an outstanding recruiting and continuing to buld a top notch program!". Expanding the Sierra College presence, the Wildcats have also signed infielder Steve Cisneros (Rocklin), Catcher Mike Phelan (Citrus Heights), Left Handed Pitcher Aaron Richmond (Rocklin), and Right Handed Pitcher Jordan Weber (Granite Bay). From the College of the Siskiyous, Right Handed Pitcher, Kevin Bevliacqua (Rocklin) will join the Wildcats along with Outfielder Mitchell Samson from the University of Redlands (Orangevale) and Consumnes River's Wes Woodward (Meadow Vista).