7/16/2009

July 16, 2009: Tonight's 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 got his first win since April 29 with a victory over the Burlington Bees at Community Field on July 5. He scattered six hits over five innings and allowed four runs (two earned) in a 10-8 Rattlers win. Adams walked two and struck out one.

LAST APPEARANCE: Adams pitched in relief of Dave Bush on July 10 against the West Michigan Whitecaps. He allowed one run on four hits over 2-1/3 innings and got the win.

VS. GREAT LAKES: Adams beat the Loons on April 29 at Time Warner Cable Field. He scattered 10 hits over five innings and allowed two runs on three hits. Adams did not walk a batter and struck out three.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (@ Billings 9/5/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (2x; Last: @ Clinton 4/18/09)

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