Former Chowan Pitcher Signs with the Angels
Randy Burden Heads to Rookie League in Provo, Utah
July 1, 2002

CHARLOTTE, NC - Recent Chowan College graduate and former Chowan College pitcher Randy Burden finally saw his life long dream come true this past Friday afternoon in Charlotte, NC when he was signed by the Anaheim Angels as a free agent. Burden, a native of Suffolk, Virginia, drew the attention of many professional clubs this season but it was the Angels who finally inked him to a one-year deal. The Angels sent Burden off to Rookie League in Provo, Utah early Saturday morning where he was expected to start working out with the team as early as Sunday. Burden was a four-year starter for the Braves where he served primarily as a closer but also saw some time in a starting role this season. Burden had a record of 5-2 this past season and helped the Braves to a 25-16 overall record and 4th place finish in the Dixie Conference. Burden led the team in innings pitched (66), strike outs (76), while holding opponents to a .196 batting average. Burden graduated from Chowan this past spring with a degree in Graphic Arts and Design. He is a 1997 graduate of Nasemond River High School in Suffolk, Virginia.