June 15, 2000

MILWAUKEE - Andy Neary (Oconomowoc, Wis./ Oconomowoc), who just completed his senior season on the UWM baseball team, has signed a free agent contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He will report to the team's Pioneer League affiliate in Helena, Mont., on Friday.

Neary is a two-time All-Conference selection as a pitcher and finished second in career wins at UWM with 20.

Last week, teammates Chad Sadowski (Cudahy, Wis./Cudahy) and Mike Oiler (Watertown, Wis./Watertown) were drafted by the Phillies and Brewers, respectively.