July 19, 2010: Starting 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.

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.

ALL-EVERYTHING: Arnett attended Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Ohio. 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.

LAST MIDWEST LEAGUE START: Arnett took the loss against Dayton in game one of a doubleheader at Time Warner Cable Field on June 12. He allowed seven runs (three earned) on nine hits over 5-2/3 innings. The Dragons hit three homers off Arnett. He struck out five and walked two in the game.

LAST START: Arnett made the start against the Arizona League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds on July 13. He pitched three innings and allowed six runs on nine hits with two walks and two strikeouts, but was not involved in the decision. Arnett made five appearances in the Arizona League after his last start for the Rattlers. He was 2-0 with a save and an ERA of 7.31.

VS. GREAT LAKES: Arnett has never faced the Loons. He is also making his first appearance against an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:

INNINGS PITCHED: 7.0 (5/31/10 @Cedar Rapids)

STRIKEOUTS: 6 (2x – Last: 5/31/10 @Cedar Rapids)

DATE..OPP...DEC..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

6/5...@LC*..Loss 2.0 4..4..4..2 1..7.11

6/12..DAY*..Loss 5.2 9..7..3..2 5..6.87

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