SCHEDULED STARTER
RHP CODY ADAMS: Selected by Milwaukee in the second round of the 2008 draft out of Southern Illinois University.
SALUKI: Adams was 6-4 in 14 starts in his last season at SIU. He had an ERA of 3.75 and a pair of complete games. In his career at SIU, Adams went 21-13 with a 3.64ERA in 57 career appearances (36 starts). He went 11-5 as a sophomore in 2007.
FIRST SINCE: Adams was the first Southern Illinois University baseball player to be selected in the top three rounds of the draft since pitcher Eric Haberer was a third round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2004 draft.
SCHOOL DAYS: While pitching for Sherarrd (IL) High School, Adams was a four-time All-Conference and All-Area pick. As a senior, Adams was a First Team All-State selection.
LAST SEASON: Adams was a member of the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League for his first pro season. Adams made 14 appearances (five starts) and was 5-4 with a 3.48ERA for Helena.
RANKING: Baseball America rated Adams as the #28 prospect in the Milwaukee minor league system heading into the 2009 season.
LAST START: Adams allowed two runs on three hits over 2-1/3 innings at Burlington on June 16. He walked one and struck out a pair for a no decision in an 8-6 Rattlers win.
VS. KANE COUNTY: Adams has faced the Cougars twice as a starting pitcher this season. He has pitched five innings, allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits, and has not been involved in the decision in those two starts. Adams has walked six and struck out three against the Cougars this season.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (@ Billings 9/5/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (2x; Last: @ Clinton 4/18/09)
SCHEDULED RELIEVER
LHP DANIEL MEADOWS: Selected by Milwaukee in the 49th round of the 2008 draft out of Temple Junior College in Texas.
LEOPARD SPOTS: Meadows was 9-5 in two seasons at Temple Junior College.
NO TO TECH: Meadows chose to sign with the Brewers over a scholarship offer to Texas Tech.
PRO DEBUT: Meadows started his professional career with the Arizona League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. He made three relief appearances and was 0-1 with an ERA of 0.00.
MOVIN’ ON: Meadows was promoted to the Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League in early July and would appear in 12 games (six starts). Meadows was 2-3 with a 5.45 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 39-2/3 innings.
HE’S A PLAYER…OF THE WEEK: Meadows was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week on May 11. He appeared in three games during the week of May 4 through 10 and was 2-0 and allowed one run over 10 innings with a walk and nine strikeouts.
ON TO CLINTON: Meadows was selected to pitch for the Western Division in the 2009 Midwest League All-Star Game.
LAST APPEARANCE: Meadows picked up his eleventh win of the season on June 16 at Burlington. He pitched 3-2/3 innings of relief against the Bees and allowed three runs on eight hits with no walks and four strikeouts.
VS. KANE COUNTY: Meadows has pitched against the Cougars twice in relief this season. In 7-2/3 innings, he has allowed no runs on four hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. He picked up the win against Kane County on June 11.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (5/30/09 at West Michigan)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (8/28/08 at Missoula)
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