August 27, 2009: Tonight's starting pitcher

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.

HEY, NOW, YOU’RE AN ALL-STAR: Meadows was selected to pitch for the Western Division in the 2009 Midwest League All-Star Game. He retired the only batter he faced in the game.

LAST START: Meadows lost at home to Cedar Rapids on August 22. He allowed five runs on seven hits over four innings with a walk and three strikeouts. The Kernels went on to an 11-2 victory in the game.

SPLITS: Meadows is 6-5 with a 4.02 ERA in 11 starts this season. In 20 relief appearances, Meadows 7-1 with two saves a 4.04 ERA.

VS. BURLINGTON: Meadows has made three relief appearances against the Bees this season. He is 2-0 with a save and a 3.11ERA. In 8-2/3 innings against Burlington, Meadows has allowed three runs on eight hits with a walk and 10 strikeouts.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (@ Peoria 7/27/09)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (@Missoula 8/28/08)