June 12, 2012 - The final new addition for the Generals is infielder Brandon Tierney, a sophomore from Iowa Western Community College. Tierney was the starting shortstop at Iowa Western this year and helped lead the team to the Junior College World Series Championship over San Jacinto in the championship game.

Tierney, a native of Arlington, Texas, transferred to Iowa Western after spending his freshman year on the football team at the University of Arkansas. Tierney hit .402 on the season with 11 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 57 RBIs, and 33 runs scored.

Tierney plans to transfer to Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi in the fall.

“Brandon is a really talented athlete and can slide all over the diamond to fill multiple positions,” said Koch. “He’s a proven leader and winner.”