Client Updates through June 23, 2010

Here is a brief look at where and how are clients are performing as of June 23, 2010:

SHANE ZEGARAC, LHP, Bakersfield Blaze (Rangers High Class A): Shane continues to perform well in short relief, posting a 2-1 record, with a 2.84 ERA in 19.0 IP. He also has 17 SO to only 9 BB, and 5 HLDs.

BRETT NEWSOME, 1b, Hagerstown Suns (Nationals Low Class A): Brett finished the first half of 2010 second on the team in hitting with a .311 avg, along with 11 2B, 3 3B, and an .884 OPS. He tore up the month of June through the All-Star break hitting .409, with a .659 SLG and 1.117 OPS.

CHRIS TREMBLAY, SS, Eugene Emeralds (Padres Short-Season): Chris is 2 for 10 in 3 games so far on the young season, while playing stellar defense and providing strong leadership.

ROBERT SABO, RHP, Eugene Emeralds (Padres Short-Season): Robert was drafted by the Padres in the 44th round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his professional debut on 6/21/10 going 2.0 IP in relief without allowing a run and giving up only 1 H, 1 BB, and 2 SO.

JAKE DUNNING, RHP, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Giants Short-Season): Jake bounced back beautifully from a rough first outing of 2010 to pitch 2.0 innings of scoreless relief on 6/21/10, allowing just 1 H, while striking out 5 of the 8 batters he faced, including 4 in one inning! On the young season, Jake has 7 SO in only 3.0 IP.

MICHAEL EARLEY, OF, Great Falls Voyagers (White Sox Short-Season): Drafted in the 29th round of the 2010 MLB Draft, Michael made his professional debut on 6/21/10. Through 2 games and 6 ABs, Michael is hitless, but does have 1 SB and a run scored. We expect big things to come from this kid.

DARIAN SANDFORD, 2b/CF, Arizona Royals (Royals Rookie League): Drafted in the 47th round of the 2010 MLB Draft, Darian “Primetime” Sandford became just the 2nd player in the history of Park University to be selected by an MLB team. He is currently fine-tuning his switch-hitting skills in Surprise, AZ, and we look forward to the time when the Royals will unleash Darian and his 6.29 sixty speed!

TIM BROWN, RHP, Lincoln Saltdogs (American Association): Tim is currently 4-3 as a starting pitcher for the defending AA Champion Saltdogs. He has 22 SO and 12 BB in 42.0 IP, with an ERA of 4.71.

GREG LANE, RHP, Lincoln Saltdogs (American Association): Greg pitches out of the bullpen for the ‘dogs and is 2-0, with 13 SO and only 3 BB in 18 IP, and holds an ERA of 4.50.

DOUG SANDERS, 2b, River City Rascals (Frontier League): Doug is currently second on the team in hitting with a.321 avg, and leads the team in RBI with 23 and slugging % at .512. He is known throughout the league for his aggressive and old school style of play.