June 16, 2009

CARY, N.C. – The USA National Team has extended an invitation to Casey McGrew to become a part of the USA Collegiate National Team for this coming summer. McGrew is one of 44 invitees that will compete for 22 roster spots over the coming weeks to join Team USA for the 2009 summer season.

McGrew is the third player in Wright State history to garner an invitation to the USA Collegiate National Team tryout, joining Jeremy Hamilton (2007) and Brian Anderson (1992) as the only other WSU players to be invited to the tryouts. Each of the three players that have been invited to the tryouts from Wright State have been left-handed at their skill. Hamilton and McGrew each hit from the left side and Anderson was a southpaw pitcher for the Raiders.

“This is a great opportunity for a great kid,” said head coach Rob Cooper. “Casey has a been a big part of what we have been able to accomplish at Wright State and I think if he plays to his potential he will have a good chance of being a part of something special with Team USA. Casey has worked hard and that this selection is not only an amazing opportunity, but a testament to him as an individual.”

McGrew helped the Raiders to the 2009 Horizon League Championship and a berth in the NCAA Fort Worth Regional. The junior was a First Team All-Horizon League selection and was named to the 2009 Fort Worth Regional All-Tournament Team.

McGrew drove in 52 RBI’s, posted a .340 batting average and scored 61 runs during the 2009 slate, while leading the team with 31 walks. The Delaware, Ohio native ranks fifth in single season runs scored (61, 2009) and his 83 hits are tied for fifth on the single season charts. McGrew’s 52 RBI’s this season, coupled with 74 from Jeff Mercer and 57 from Quentin Cate, make them only the second trio of WSU players to each record 50+ RBI’s in a season.

Of the 44 players invited to the tryout, McGrew is one of only seven players that plays on a team not ranked among the Top-25 in the nation or one that competes in a BCS conference.

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