Tonight's Rattler Starting Pitcher (5/5)

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 had a no decision against the West Michigan Whitecaps on April 29. He pitched six innings and allowed three runs (one earned). The game was tied 3-3 when Paredes left the game. Wisconsin went on to a 7-5 win.

LAST WIN: Paredes allowed one run on five hits over five innings for a win in the first game of a doubleheader against the Dayton Dragons on April 13 at home. Paredes walked three and struck out four in the 4-1 win.

VS. GREAT LAKES: Paredes is making his first appearance against the Loons tonight.

VS. DODGERS: This is the first time Paredes will face an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodger.

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