Tonight's Rattler Starting Pitcher (7/16)

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 WIN: Paredes took a no-hitter into the bottom of the eighth inning at Cedar Rapids on May 21. He allowed a two-out single to Anel De Los Santos, but finished the eighth without allowing another hit. The Rattlers beat the Kernels 1-0. Paredes struck out four and walked two for the win.

AWARD WINNER: Paredes was named the Midwest League pitcher of the week on May 26 for his performance on May 21.

LAST START: Paredes took the loss at Dayton on July 10. He allowed five runs on six hits over 5-2/3 innings in a 5-2 defeat. Paredes gave up his tenth home run of the season, a grand slam in the third inning, to give Dayton a 5-0 lead.

VS. SOUTH BEND: Paredes lost at South Bend on April 23. He allowed eight runs on six hits over 3-2/3 innings in a 10-2 loss.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHS
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.0 (4x – Last: 8/21/07 vs. Spokane)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x – Last: 7/31/07 @ Vancouver)