JOLIET, Ill. – Former Abilene Christian pitcher Andrew Guardino has signed a professional contract with the Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League. Guardino made his debut on August 15, striking out the first batter he faced in his inaugural appearance.
Guardino, a transfer from Tennessee Tech, spent the 2023 season with the Wildcats. The right-hander appeared in 12 games, logging 16 innings on the mound. He totaled 20 strikeouts, earned one win, and finished the year with a 6.48 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP.
Guardino now marks the tenth player, under the direction of head coach Rick McCarty, in three years to sign a professional contract to play baseball after playing at ACU.
About the Joliet Slammers
Based in Joliet, Illinois, the Slammers compete in the Frontier League and have established themselves as one of the league's most recognizable franchises since their founding in 2011. The Slammers won league championships in 2011 and 2018, along with division titles in 2011 and 2016. They play at Duly Health and Care Field, a 6,000-seat ballpark that opened in 2002 and serves as a hub for professional and community baseball. The Slammers have developed notable talent, including players like Kaleb Ort, who advanced to pitch for the Boston Red Sox.
