Mezzenga led the Express with a .328 batting average in his first season with the team. The speedy outfielder was named to the Northwoods League All-Star team mid-season and also ranked second on the Express with 22 stolen bases in only 34 games. Express Field Manager Dale Varsho loves the way Mezzenga plays the game and looks forward to having him at the top of the lineup again this year.

“One of the highlights for our coaching staff last year was seeing the way he approaches the game,” Express Field Manager Dale Varsho stated. “The speed and intensity he brings each and every night sets a great example for his teammates and is something the fans of the Chippewa Valley will enjoy. I’d like to thank the Gophers for their trust in sending him back to Eau Claire this summer.”