Catcher David Selsemeyer leaves the TORNADOS and returns to his old club the DISCIPLES in the suburbs of Munich. During his time in MANNHEIM this season he played in a total of 20 games, 14 behind the plate. He split time with Sebastian Nowak. Selsemeyer batted .213 (OBP .222/SLG .262) with a double, a triple, seven runs scored and four RBI. He will celebrate his 18th birthday on November 22. He had one at bat during the playoffs, in which the TORNADOS made a run for the championship, before being stopped by the BUCHBINDER LEGIONAERE in game five of the finals. HAAR finished in sixth place in the southern conference. The already had announced a change at the top of the coaching staff this offseason.