5/26/2008

Today's Rattler Starter (5/26)

LH EDWARD PAREDES: Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic by Seattle in May, 2005.

DSL: Paredes started his pro career with Seattle’s team in the Dominican Summer League in 2005 with a 3-0 record, a save, and a 2.02ERA in 12 games.

REPEAT: In 2006, Paredes went back to the DSL and was 3-3 with 14 saves and a 2.63ERA in 24 games.

WHAT A WAY TO START: Paredes came on in relief for Tacoma (PCL) on June 14, 2007 for his first appearance in the US. He pitched five no-hit innings with a walk, a hit batsman, and five strikeouts vs. Tucson on June 14. Paredes would get a no decision in the game as the Rainiers would lose 3-1 in twelve innings.

UP IN EVERETT: Paredes went 7-6 in 16 appearances (15 starts) for Everett in 2007. He led the Northwest League in wins and innings pitched (85.2). He was named to the Northwest League All-Star squad. Paredes was also honored as the Most Valuable Pitcher on Everett by Seattle.

RATINGS: Baseball America ranks Paredes as the #22 prospect in the Seattle Mariner system.

LAST START: Paredes took a no-hitter into the bottom of the eighth inning at Cedar Rapids on May 21. He allowed a two-out single to Anel De Los Santos, but finished the eighth without allowing another hit. The Rattlers beat the Kernels 1-0. Paredes struck out four and walked two for the win.

ON A ROLL: Paredes has won three straight starts.

VS. PEORIA: Paredes is making his first appearance against the Chiefs today.

VS. CUBS: Paredes made two starts against Boise, the Northwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, in 2007. He was 0-1 and allowed 11 runs (seven earned) over 5-2/3 innings with eight walks and five strikeouts in those two starts.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHS
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (5/21/08 @ Cedar Rapids)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (7/31/07 @ Vancouver)

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