July 31, 2010: Tonight's starter

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 START: Arnett allowed one run on one hit over six innings against Great Lakes on July 19 at Time Warner Cable Field. Arnett walked three and struck out four. The Rattlers trailed 1-0 when Arnett left the game, but they did come back to beat Great Lakes 4-3 and give Arnett a no decision.

LAST APPEARANCE: Arnett picked up his first Midwest League save with three scoreless innings at South Bend on July 25. He allowed one hit, walked two, and struck out a pair at Coveleski Regional Stadium.

VS. CLINTON: Arnett made his Midwest League debut against the LumberKings on April 12. He allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits over 4-1/3 innings and took the loss at Time Warner Cable Field. He hit two batters, did not walk anyone, and struck out three.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:

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

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

............DAY-BY-DAY (2010)
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

7/19..GL*........6.0 1..1..1..3.4..6.35
7/25..@SB...Save 3.0 1..0..0..2.2..6.06

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