Aper's success inspires a community Former LCHS standout, and 2011 graduate of LCHS, Ryan Aper gets a chance now to inspire other classmates through his success of getting drafted by the Miami Marlins in the sixth round of the 2013 Major League Draft.
June 10, 2013 - Lincoln Courier
Lincoln's Aper to start with Class A team in Batavia, N.Y. Former Lincoln Land Community College center fielder Ryan Aper will begin his professional baseball career in the New York-Penn League with the Batavia Muckdogs, the Miami Marlins’ short-season Class-A affiliate.
June 10, 2013 - The State Journal-Register
Aper signs with the Marlins Former LCHS Ryan Aper, has officially signed with the Florida Marlins as of 7:30 p.m. CST, last night and will report to their facilities in Jupiter, Fla., to play rookie ball. The outfielder was selected by the Miami Marlins in round No. 6 of the draft.
June 9, 2013 - Lincoln Courier