5/28/2009

May 28, 2009: Tonight's starting pitcher

RHP TREY WATTEN: Selected by Milwaukee in the 7th round of the 2008 draft out of Abilene Christian University.

LAST SEASON: Watten was 3-2 with a save and a 5.40 ERA in 15 games (10 starts) at Helena. He walked 25 and struck out 40 over 55 innings.

COLLEGIATELY: At Abilene Christian, Watten was 20-3 with a 2.74 ERA over two seasons. He also struck out 188 batters over 167-1/3 innings pitched for the Wildcats.

LONE STAR ALL-STAR: Watten was a First Team All-Lone Star Conference South Division selection as both a pitcher and a utility player in 2007. Watten also played shortstop for the Wildcats.

OLD DAYS: Watten pitched high school baseball for Coppel (TX) High and earned First Team Class 5A All-State selection and a District 6-5A Offensive Player of the Year in 2005.

SAVING THE DAY: Watten earned his first professional save on August 30, 2008. He worked three scoreless innings against Great Falls. Watten walked a two and struck out two to close out the Voyagers. Watten also picked up a save in his first appearance as a Timber Rattler. Watten pitched four scoreless innings and struck out a career high six as the Rattlers beat Quad Cities on April 10.

LAST SEASON: Watten was 3-2 with a save and a 5.40 ERA in 15 games (10 starts) at Helena. He walked 25 and struck out 40 over 55 innings.

LAST START: Watten broke a personal four game losing streak with a win at Beloit on May 23. He allowed one run on three hits over six innings. Watten worked his way around five walks and struck out a pair of Beloit hitters. He matched his high for innings pitched in a game as a pro in this start.

VS. DAYTON: Watten has never faced the Dragons.

VS. CINCINNATI: Watten pitched three times against the Billings Mustangs, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, during the 2008 season.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (2x; Last: 5/23/09 @Beloit)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 (2x; Last: 5/14/09 @ Cedar Rapids)

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