Friday, July 30, 2010

Update of former ASU players now in the minor leagues

Here is an update on former Appalachian State baseball players now in the minor leagues:

Josh Dowdy, RP – Since being promoted to Frederick (Orioles) of the Carolina League (Class A advanced) earlier this month, Dowdy is 1-0 with one save in six appearances. He previously played in 25 games with Delmarva of the South Atlantic League (Class A) and had a 1.23 earned-run average and ranked third in the league with 15 saves.

Andrew Franco, C – Has played in 12 games with Traverse City of the Frontier League (Independent) and has a .171 batting average with two RBIs.

Wes Hobson, DH – He is batting .294 and has 11 RBI, one home run and four stolen bases in 22 games with the Giants of the Arizona League (Rookie).

Chris Patterson, RP – He is 2-1 with a 5.11 earned-run average and has one save for Johnson City (Cardinals) of the Appalachian League (Rookie). Patterson has struck out 16 and walked seven in 12 1/3 innings pitched.

Zach Quate, RP – Has made 34 appearances with Charlotte (Rays) of the Florida State League (Class A advanced). Quate ranks fourth in the league with 16 saves and is 2-2 with a 1.20 earned-run average. He has 67 strikeouts and 12 walks in 52 2/3 innings pitched.

David Rubinstein, RF – He is batting .302 in 81 games with West Virginia (Pirates) of the South Atlantic League (Class A). He has 37 RBIs, one home run and 15 stolen bases.

Garrett Sherrill, RP - Is 6-2 with a 3.96 earned-run average in 30 appearances, mostly in middle relief, with Lake County of the Northern League (Independent). Sherrill has 30 strikes in 36 1/3 innings pitched.

Rand Smith, OF – In 92 games with Greensboro (Marlins) of the South Atlantic League (Class A), Smith is batting .229 and has 33 RBIs, five home runs and 21 steals.