STARTING PITCHER: LHP EFRAIN NIEVES
ACQUIRED: Selected by Milwaukee in the 7th round of the 2007 draft out of Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.
LAST SEASON: Nieves went 6-3 with a 4.48 ERA in 16 games (11 starts) at Helena. He walked 10 and struck out 66 over 76-1/3 innings.
LAST START: The last start Nieves made in the 2008 season was his last appearance for Helena. On September 4, he allowed two runs on three hits over six innings with a pair of walks and six strikeouts at Billings for a no decision.
LAST APPEARANCE: Nieves picked up the win against the Quad Cities River Bandits on April 9 in his Midwest League debut. Nieves walked one and struck out six over three innings.
VS. FORT WAYNE: Today will be the first time Nieves has faced the TinCaps and an affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
AMONG THE LEADERS: Nieves was fifth in the Pioneer League in innings pitched and fifth in the Pioneer League in wins.
STREAKING: Nieves won four consecutive decisions between June 22 and July 13, 2008.
AWARD WINNING: Nieves was the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for his performances July 7-13.
WHAT A GAME! Nieves tossed eight innings without allowing a run and striking out nine at Great Falls on August 25. He retired the side in order in the first inning. The Voyagers picked up a leadoff double in the second inning. Then, Nieves retired the next 21 batters in a row.
WORKING VACATION: Nieves pitched for Arecibo in the Puerto Rican Winter League during the off season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Nieves as the #23 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
RELIEF PITCHER: RHP CODY SCARPETTA
ACQUIRED: Selected by Milwaukee in the 11th round of the 2007 draft out of Guilford (IL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Scarpetta started his first pro season with the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers. He went 1-0 in six games (five starts) with a 0.57ERA and struck out 27 with eight walks over 15-2/3 innings. He did not allow a run over his final 15 innings in the Arizona League. Scarpetta was 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA in six games (three starts) after being promoted to Helena. Struck out 31 and walked eight in 20-2/3 innings for the Brewers.
LAST APPEARANCE: Scarpetta was the Opening Night starter for the Timber Rattlers on April 9 against the Quad Cities River Bandits. He allowed one run on two hits with eight strikeouts over four innings and picked up a no decision. Wisconsin picked up a 2-1 win with a comeback victory.
VS. FORT WAYNE: Today is Scarpetta’s first appearance against the TinCaps and his first appearance against an affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Scarpetta’s father Dan was drafted by Milwaukee in the 3rd round of the 1982 draft and pitched in the Brewer organization from 1982-1983 and 1985-1988.
ONE OF 40: Scarpetta is on Milwaukee’s 40-Man Roster
BASEBALL IN PARADISE: Scarpetta pitched for the West Oahu CaneFires in Hawaii Winter Baseball after the 2008 regular season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Scarpetta as the #15 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 5.0 IP (2x – 8/2 vs. AZL A’s & 8/23 @ Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (8/28 vs. AZL Athletics)
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