August 10, 2010: Tonight's 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.

AND THE SAVE! 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.

LAST START: The Peoria Chiefs beat Arnett and the Rattlers at Time Warner Cable Field on August 5. Arnett allowed six runs (five earned) on nine hits over four innings with a walk and four strikeouts.

VS. CLINTON: Arnett has faced the Chiefs twice this season. He is 0-2 in those starts. On April 12 in his Midwest League debut, Arnett allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits over 4-1/3 innings with no walks and three strikeouts. On July 31 at Time Warner Cable Field, Arnett took the loss when he allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits over five innings in a 10-0 Wisconsin loss.

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
7/31..CLN*..Loss 5.0 7..7..5..4 3..6.27
8/5...PEO*..Loss 4.0 9..6..5..1 4..6.54

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August 5, 2010: Tonight's 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.

AND THE SAVE! 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.

LAST START: Arnett took the loss against Clinton on July 31. He allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits over five innings in a 10-0 Wisconsin loss. Arnett walked four, hit a batter and allowed a home run. He struck out three, but threw a pair of run scoring wild pitches.

VS. PEORIA: Arnett faced the Chiefs at O’Brien Field in Peoria on April 29. He gave up five runs on six hits over 4-1/3 innings. Arnett struck out four, walked three, and was not involved in the decision.

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
7/31..CLN*..Loss 5.0 7..7..5..4 3..6.27

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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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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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Arnett is back

Eric Arnett hopes fresh start will pay off on the mound

It's a clean slate for Eric Arnett.

The Milwaukee Brewers' 2009 first-round pick out of Indiana University returned to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday for his second stint with the team after a tough first half of the season that saw him finish with a 0-7 record in 12 starts, with a 6.87 ERA.

He's hoping his recent stint at rookie ball in the Arizona League will help him find more success on the mound for the Timber Rattlers, who lost 6-4 to Lansing in a Midwest League game at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Friday.

Arnett pitched well in three relief appearances for Arizona, but did have a rough outing in his only start with the team, finishing his stint with a 2-0 record and a 7.31 ERA.

"Really, that's what got me in trouble in the first place," Arnett said about worrying about numbers. "Obviously, this time around, I want to have good numbers, but the main thing is keeping the team in the ballgames and developing as a pitcher to make it to the big leagues.

"I'm looking at it as a new slate. Everything in the past is behind you, so now you focus on what you worked on (in Arizona) and get back on track."

Wisconsin manager Jeff Isom expects Arnett to return to the mound within "the next couple of days."

"It's a new and improved Eric Arnett coming to town," Isom said.

Go and read the whole thing from at PostCrescent.com

June 12, 2010: Tonight's Starting Pitchers

GAME ONE 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.

LAST START: Arnett took the loss at Lake County on June 5. He pitched three innings and allowed four runs on four hits. The game was halted in the middle of the fourth inning and picked up on June 6. All four runs scored against Arnett came in the first inning.

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.

VS. DAYTON: Arnett has never faced the Dayton Dragons.

VS. CINCINNATI: Arnett pitched five times against the Billings Mustangs, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, in 2009. Arnett was 0-1 with a 2.13 ERA in those five games (three starts) against the Mustangs. Arnett allowed 13 runs (three earned) on 13 hits over 12-2/3 innings with five walks and 18 strikeouts.

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
6/5...@LC* Loss..3.0 4..4..4..2..1.7.11

*-Start
+Game two of a doubleheader

STARTING PITCHER (GAME TWO)

RHP KYLE HECKATHORN: Selected by the Brewers as a supplemental 1st round pick (47th overall) in the 2009 draft out of Kennesaw State University.

LAST SEASON: Heckathorn made six appearances (five starts) for Helena in the Pioneer League. He was 0-1 with a 6.04ERA with the Brewers. Heckathorn walked four and struck out 15 in 22-1/3 innings.

LAST START: Heckathorn allowed one run on five hits over seven innings at Fort Wayne on June 1. He did not walk a batter and struck out six over seven innings and picked up the victory.

WISE OWL: In his final season at Kennesaw State, Heckathorn went 4-1 with a 3.44ERA in 13 starts. He struck out 98 and walked 27 in 86-1/3 innings.

ALL-TIME: In three seasons with the Owls, Heckathorn struck out 239 batters. That ranks him fourth on the career strikeout list at Kennesaw State.

NICE WAY TO GO OUT: Heckathorn’s last start for Kennesaw State was against North Florida on May 14, 2009. He pitched nine innings and allowed four runs as he scattered 11 hits. What made the start particularly memorable was that he set a school record for strikeouts in a game as he K’ed 15 North Florida batters. Heckathorn, who walked just one in the game, was not involved in the decision, a 6-5 win for the Owls in 11 innings.

HONORED: Louisville Slugger recognized Heckathorn as one of their National Players of the Week for his performance on May 14 against North Florida.

POST-SEASON REWARD: The Atlantic Sun Conference named Heckathorn to their All-Conference team after the 2009 season.

RANKING: Baseball America lists Heckathorn as the #10 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.

VS. DAYTON: Heckathorn has never faced the Dragons. He faced the Billings Mustangs, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds one time in 2009. In four shutout innings, he allowed two hits and struck out three without walking a batter.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.0 ({4x} Last: 6/6/10 @Lake County)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 ({2x} Last: 6/1/10 @ Fort Wayne)


..............2010 DAY-BY-DAY
DATE..OPP....W/L/S..IP..H..R..ER..BB..K..ERA
4/13..CLN....Loss...2.0 4..3.. 2.. 0..2..9.00
4/18..@QC...........3.0 1..0.. 0.. 0..4..3.60
4/23..BEL...........3.0 1..0.. 0.. 2..3..2.25
5/1^..@BEL*..Loss...3.1 4..4.. 4.. 3..2..4.76
5/4...QC.....Win....4.0 4..2.. 2.. 0..5..4.70
5/11..@QC*...Loss...4.0 4..3...3...2..6..5.12
5/16..BEL*..........6.0 5..1...0...0..3..3.91
5/22..BUR*...Win....7.0 9..4...1...2..5..3.34
5/27..@KC*..........7.0 6..1...1...0..5..2.97
6/1...@FW*...Win....7.0 5..1...1...0..6..2.72
6/6...@LC....Win....7.0 4..1...0...0..3..2.36

^-Game One of a doubleheader
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