DUDLEY, Mass. – Former Nichols College pitcher Adam Rigney has signed a professional contract with the White Sands Pupfish, a member of the Pecos League.

A 2017 graduate of Nichols College, Rigney finished his career with a 12-13 mark and a 4.65 earned run average (ERA). He struck out 89 batters in 168.1 innings of work. Rigney's best season came as a junior in 2016, when he won four games and struck out 38 batters in 59.2 innings. He was a key member of back-to-back 20-win seasons in 2016 and 2017.

"We are very happy for Adam," said Nichols head coach Nick Puccio. "He was a hard worker in our program and is seeking the career in baseball I know he has always dreamed of. We look forward to following him and wish him the best of luck."

Rigney ranks No. 2 in appearances (41) and saves (five), is tied for No. 5 in both starts (24) and wins (12), and No. 9 in innings pitched (168.1) in Nichols program history.

The White Sands Pupfish are based in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They were originally known as the Coastal Kingfish and played in the Continental Baseball League. For the 2009 season, the Kingfish was a traveling team without a home ballpark. In early April 2010, the Coastal Kingfish replaced the West Texas Road Hogs as the CBL travel team. The Kingfish joined the Pecos League in 2011 as the White Sands Pupfish, and relocated to Alamogordo, New Mexico.