Tonight's Rattler Starting Pitcher (5/16)

LH EDWARD PAREDES: Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic by Seattle in May, 2005.

DSL: Paredes started his pro career with Seattle’s team in the Dominican Summer League in 2005 with a 3-0 record, a save, and a 2.02ERA in 12 games.

REPEAT: In 2006, Paredes went back to the DSL and was 3-3 with 14 saves and a 2.63ERA in 24 games.

WHAT A WAY TO START: Paredes came on in relief for Tacoma (PCL) on June 14, 2007 for his first appearance in the US. He pitched five no-hit innings with a walk, a hit batsman, and five strikeouts vs. Tucson on June 14. Paredes would get a no decision in the game as the Rainiers would lose 3-1 in twelve innings.

UP IN EVERETT: Paredes went 7-6 in 16 appearances (15 starts) for Everett in 2007. He led the Northwest League in wins and innings pitched (85.2). He was named to the Northwest League All-Star squad. Paredes was also honored as the Most Valuable Pitcher on Everett by Seattle.

RATINGS: Baseball America ranks Paredes as the #22 prospect in the Seattle Mariner system.

LAST START: Paredes snapped a personal three-game losing streak with a win over Cedar Rapids on May 11. In the 3-1 Wisconsin victory, Paredes allowed one unearned run on four hits over six innings with a walk and two strikeouts.

VS. KANE COUNTY: Paredes is making his first appearance against the Cougars tonight.

VS. ATHLETICS: Paredes faced Vancouver, Oakland’s Northwest League affiliate, three times in 2007. He went 1-1 with a 6.28ERA over 14-1/3 innings and struck out 14 while walking 12. In the win on July 31, Paredes allowed three runs on four hits and five walks while striking out a career high eight over 5-1/3 innings. In the loss on September 5, He allowed four runs on nine hits over five innings with a walk and four strikeouts.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHS
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.0 (4x – Last: 8/21/07 vs. Spokane)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (7/31/07 @ Vancouver)