The reigning German champion Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg announced on Monday that they added youth players James Larsen, Franz-Philipp Stark (both pitchers) and Elias von Garßen (catcher) to the German Baseball-Bundesliga roster. After Petr Cech’s departure towards Ostrava the club, already had revealed that Von Garßen will serve as Chris Howard’s backup behind the plate. Larsen and Stark had one appearance each last season.
Additionally Regensburg stated in the press release that Maik Ehmke and Philipp Howard are going to be with the team throughout the 2013 season. The 25-year-old Howard returned late last summer after a couple of years of college ball in the United States and is going to stay in the city working for a Legionaere sponsor. The 18-year-old Ehmke is back after a short stint at the Central Arizona College.