June 5, 2010: Tonight's Pitcher

RHP ERIC ARNETT: Selected by Milwaukee in the 1st round of the 2009 draft out of Indiana University.

LAST SEASON: Arnett was sent to Helena shortly after signing with the Milwaukee Brewers. In his first pro season, Arnett appeared in 14 games (nine starts) for the Pioneer League affiliate of the Brewers. Arnett went 0-4 with a 4.41 ERA. He walked 21 and struck out 35 over 34-2/3 innings for Helena.

LAST START: Arnett allowed two runs on six hits over seven innings at Cedar Rapids on May 31. He struck out six without walking a batter, but took the loss. The Kernels defeated Wisconsin 2-0.

RANKED: Baseball America rated Arnett as the #4 prospect in the Brewers system in their 2010 Prospect Handbook. They also named him the #10 prospect in the Pioneer League after the 2009 season.

BACK HOME AGAIN IN INDIANA: Arnett went 12-2 with a 2.50 ERA in his final season with the Hoosiers. Arnett was a First-Team All Big Ten selection and a co-pitcher of the year in the Big Ten.

BACK HOME AGAIN IN OHIO: Arnett is from Pataskala, Ohio which is roughly three hours southwest of Eastlake, Ohio

ALL-EVERYTHING: Arnett attended Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala. He was an All-Ohio Capital Conference and All-County selection in his final three seasons with the Warriors. In his senior season, Arnett was named Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year.

TRIPLE THREAT: Arnett also played football and basketball at Watkins Memorial High. He was an All-Conference selection in those sports as well.

VS. LAKE COUNTY: Arnett is making his first ever appearance against the Captains. Tonight is also the first time he is facing an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.0 (5/31/10 @Cedar Rapids)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 (2x – Last: 5/31/10 @Cedar Rapids)

............2010 GAME-BY-GAME
DATE..OPP..W/L/S IP..H..R ER BB SO ERA
4/12..CLN* Loss..4.1 6..5..4..0..3 8.31
4/17..@QC* Loss..3.1 6..8..5..0..5 10.57
4/22..CR*........4.0 5..6..6..2..1 11.57
4/29..@PEO*......4.1 6..5..5..3..4 11.25
5/3...QC*........3.0 1..0..0..0..3 9.47
5/9...CR*..Loss..5.0 5..4..4..4..2 9.00
5/15..BEL*.......5.0 3..3..2..3..5 8.07
5/21..BUR*.Loss..5.2 13 7..7..3..4 8.57
5/26..@KC*.......6.0 6..1..1..1..4 7.52
5/31..@CR*.Loss..7.0 6..2..2..0..6.6.80

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