SAINT LEO, Fla. – Former Saint Leo baseball student-athlete Peyton Isaacson recently signed a professional contract with the Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League, joining former Lion teammate Jared Morello. The two-year member of the Lions concluded his Saint Leo career this past season after appearing in 98 career games with an impressive .337 career batting average.
 
The catcher/first baseman/pitcher for the Lions signed with the Slammers earlier this week. He appeared in his first professional game last night and provided the walk-off RBI in the 12^th to give the Slammers their ninth win of the season. Isaacson went 2-for-5 at the plate with a double and an RBI in his professional debut.
 
Isaacson continues the legacy of former Monarchs and Lions who have went on to enjoy professional careers following their time at Saint Leo including six who have made it all the way to The Show. Those names include Frank Barrett, Fred Cambria, Jim Corsi, Brian Dayett, Frank DiPino and Bob Tewksbury
 
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