GAME ONE:
RHP NICK BUCCI: Selected by Milwaukee in the 18th round of the 2008 draft out of St. Patrick High School in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
LAST SEASON: Bucci went 6-3 with a 4.31ERA in 13 games (12 starts) for the Helena Brewers in 2009.
LAST START: Bucci had his three game winning streak snapped when he took a loss at Fort Wayne on June 2. Bucci allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits over 6-2/3 innings. Bucci walked three and struck out seven. He held a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth inning, but let in one run in the sixth and two more in the seventh. The Rattlers lost 4-3.
THAT’S A STREAK: Bucci had a 15-1/3 inning scoreless streak end in the first inning against Burlington on May 23.
DOUBLING UP: Before moving to Helena for the 2009 Pioneer League season, Bucci made three relief appearances for Huntsville, the AA Southern League affiliate of the Brewers. In three games with the Stars, Bucci went 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA. However, two of those appearances for Huntsville were scoreless.
O, CANADA! Bucci pitched for Team Canada in the 2009 World Cup of baseball and helped them to the bronze medal in the competition. It was Canada’s first medal in the World Cup.
LEAGUE AWARD: The Pioneer League recognized Bucci as their pitcher of the week on July 20 for his performance for the week of July 13-19.
ORGANIZATION AWARD: The Brewers named Bucci their minor league pitcher of the month for July, 2009. Bucci went 5-0 with a 2.13ERA during July last season.
RATED: Baseball America rated Bucci as the #29 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization in their 2010 Prospect Handbook. He was also ranked as the #17 prospect in the Pioneer League by BA after the 2009 season.
MWL ALL-STAR: Bucci has been named to play in the Midwest League All-Star Game in Fort Wayne on June 22.
VS. BOWLING GREEN: Bucci is facing the Hot Rods for the first time in his career. This is also his first ever appearance against an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.1 - (8/22/09 @ Orem)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (2x - Last: 7/15/09 @ Idaho Falls)
..............2010 DAY-BY-DAY
DATE..OPP...W/L/S..IP..H..R..ER.BB.K..ERA
4/9+..KC*..........3.0 1..2..0..5..5..0.00
4/14..@BUR.........4.0 1..1..0..0..5..0.00
4/19..@QC*.........4.1 4..1..1..5..2..0.79
4/24..BEL..........2.0 2..3..3..1..1..2.70
5/1+..@BEL*.Loss...4.1 3..3..2..4..1..3.06
5/6...QC...........3.0 1..0..0..0..2..2.61
5/13..BEL*..Win....6.0 3..0..0..3..7..2.03
5/18..PEO*..Win....6.0 1..0..0..3..3..1.65
5/23..BUR*..Win....7.0 7..2..1..2..6..1.82
5/28..@CR*.........5.2 6..1..0..4..4..1.59
6/2...@FW*..Loss...6.1 7..3..2..3..7..1.74
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GAME TWO:
RHP MAVERICK LASKER: Selected by Milwaukee in the 5th round of the 2008 draft out of Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
LAST SEASON: Lasker went 5-1 with a 3.26 ERA in 13 games (one start) for the Arizona League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. He was a late season addition to the Timber Rattlers roster and Lasker went 1-1 in a pair of Midwest League starts.
LAST START: Lasker was the winning pitcher at Fort Wayne on June 3. He allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits over 5-2/3 innings pitched. Lasker walked three and struck out five in a 6-4 Wisconsin victory.
PRO CAREER DELAYED: Lasker did not pitch professionally in 2008. He was placed on the disabled list of the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers in July and was not activated until September.
WHERE EAGLES DARE: Lasker’s team made it to the Arizona State Baseball Championship Game for Class 4A-I.
SAYING NO TO SAN DIEGO: Lasker turned down a scholarship offer to play college baseball at San Diego State University.
PRO DEBUT: Lasker made his first appearance as a professional as a reliever for the Arizona League Brewers on June 27, 2009 against the Angels. He pitched two innings, allowed two runs on two hits, walked two and struck out one in his relief appearance.
MAULING THE COUGARS: Lasker made his Midwest League debut on August 31 at Kane County. He pitched seven scoreless innings and picked up the win. Lasker allowed four hits, walked two, and struck out three.
RANKING: Baseball America lists Lasker as the #30 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
VS.BOWLING GREEN: Lasker has never faced the Hot Rods. Today is also the first time he is facing an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.0 (2x; Last: 8/31/09 @Kane County)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (8/11/09 @AZL Athletics)
..............2010 DAY-BY-DAY
DATE..OPP....W/L/S..IP..H..R..ER..BB..K..ERA
4/13..CLN*..........5.0 3..1.. 1.. 2..5..1.80
4/18..@QC*...Loss...5.0 7..4.. 3.. 0..3..3.60
4/23..BEL*...Loss...4.0 6..6.. 6.. 3..3..6.43
5/1^..@BEL..........2.0 1..0.. 0.. 0..0..5.63
5/5...QC*...........4.2 2..2.. 2.. 6..6..5.23
5/11+ @QC*...Win....5.0 2..2...2...4..6..4.91
5/16..BEL....Win....2.0 2..0...0...0..1..4.55
5/22..BUR...........2.0 1..0...0...0..2..4.25
5/29..@CR*...Loss...5.0 6..4...4...1..1..4.67
6/3...@FW....Win....5.2 5..3...1...3..5..4.24
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6/09/2010
6/07/2009
June 7, 2009: Today's Starters
Starters only. Scarpetta is scheduled to pitch in relief in game two.
GAME ONE STARTER:
LHP DANIEL MEADOWS: Selected by Milwaukee in the 49th round of the 2008 draft out of Temple Junior College in Texas.
LEOPARD SPOTS: Meadows was 9-5 in two seasons at Temple Junior College.
NO TO TECH: Meadows chose to sign with the Brewers over a scholarship offer to Texas Tech.
PRO DEBUT: Meadows started his professional career with the Arizona League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. He made three relief appearances and was 0-1 with an ERA of 0.00.
MOVIN’ ON: Meadows was promoted to the Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League in early July and would appear in 12 games (six starts). Meadows was 2-3 with a 5.45 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 39-2/3 innings.
HE’S A PLAYER…OF THE WEEK: Meadows was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week on May 11. He appeared in three games during the week of May 4 through 10 and was 2-0 and allowed one run over 10 innings with a walk and nine strikeouts.
ON TO CLINTON: Meadows was selected to pitch for the Western Division in the 2009 Midwest League All-Star Game.
LAST START: Meadows got a spot start at West Michigan on May 30. He allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits over over six innings. Meadows won his eighth straight decision as Wisconsin rallied for a 4-3 win over the Whitecaps.
LAST APPEARANCE: Meadows took his first loss of the season with a relief outing against Cedar Rapids on June 3. He allowed three runs on three hits over 1-1/3 innings and could not protect a 1-0 lead.
VS.BELOIT: Meadows got the win on May 25 at Beloit. He pitched 1-2/3 innings in relief and gave up to hits, but no runs.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (5/30/09 at West Michigan)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (8/28/08 at Missoula)
GAME TWO STARTER:
LHP EFRAIN NIEVES: Selected by Milwaukee in the 7th round of the 2007 draft out of Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.
LAST SEASON: Nieves went 6-3 with a 4.48 ERA in 16 games (11 starts) at Helena. He walked 10 and struck out 66 over 76-1/3 innings.
AMONG THE LEADERS: Nieves was fifth in the Pioneer League in innings pitched and fifth in the Pioneer League in wins.
STREAKING: Nieves won four consecutive decisions between June 22 and July 13, 2008.
AWARD WINNING: Nieves was the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for his performances July 7-13.
WHAT A GAME! Nieves tossed eight innings without allowing a run and striking out nine at Great Falls on August 25. He retired the side in order in the first inning. The Voyagers picked up a leadoff double in the second inning. Then, Nieves retired the next 21 batters in a row.
WORKING VACATION: Nieves pitched for Arecibo in the Puerto Rican Winter League during the off season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Nieves as the #23 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
LAST START: Nieves made the start at Dayton on May 27. He took the loss in the 14-4 Dragons win. Nieves gave up eight runs (seven earned) on 10 hits over 4-1/3 innings in that game.
LAST APPEARANCE: Nieves pitched three scoreless innings against Cedar Rapids in relief on June 2. He allowed three hits, did not walk a batter and struck out four in a no decision.
VS. BELOIT: Nieves has never faced the Snappers.
VS. MINNESOTA: Nieves has never faced an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
GAME ONE STARTER:
LHP DANIEL MEADOWS: Selected by Milwaukee in the 49th round of the 2008 draft out of Temple Junior College in Texas.
LEOPARD SPOTS: Meadows was 9-5 in two seasons at Temple Junior College.
NO TO TECH: Meadows chose to sign with the Brewers over a scholarship offer to Texas Tech.
PRO DEBUT: Meadows started his professional career with the Arizona League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. He made three relief appearances and was 0-1 with an ERA of 0.00.
MOVIN’ ON: Meadows was promoted to the Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League in early July and would appear in 12 games (six starts). Meadows was 2-3 with a 5.45 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 39-2/3 innings.
HE’S A PLAYER…OF THE WEEK: Meadows was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week on May 11. He appeared in three games during the week of May 4 through 10 and was 2-0 and allowed one run over 10 innings with a walk and nine strikeouts.
ON TO CLINTON: Meadows was selected to pitch for the Western Division in the 2009 Midwest League All-Star Game.
LAST START: Meadows got a spot start at West Michigan on May 30. He allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits over over six innings. Meadows won his eighth straight decision as Wisconsin rallied for a 4-3 win over the Whitecaps.
LAST APPEARANCE: Meadows took his first loss of the season with a relief outing against Cedar Rapids on June 3. He allowed three runs on three hits over 1-1/3 innings and could not protect a 1-0 lead.
VS.BELOIT: Meadows got the win on May 25 at Beloit. He pitched 1-2/3 innings in relief and gave up to hits, but no runs.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (5/30/09 at West Michigan)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (8/28/08 at Missoula)
GAME TWO STARTER:
LHP EFRAIN NIEVES: Selected by Milwaukee in the 7th round of the 2007 draft out of Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.
LAST SEASON: Nieves went 6-3 with a 4.48 ERA in 16 games (11 starts) at Helena. He walked 10 and struck out 66 over 76-1/3 innings.
AMONG THE LEADERS: Nieves was fifth in the Pioneer League in innings pitched and fifth in the Pioneer League in wins.
STREAKING: Nieves won four consecutive decisions between June 22 and July 13, 2008.
AWARD WINNING: Nieves was the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for his performances July 7-13.
WHAT A GAME! Nieves tossed eight innings without allowing a run and striking out nine at Great Falls on August 25. He retired the side in order in the first inning. The Voyagers picked up a leadoff double in the second inning. Then, Nieves retired the next 21 batters in a row.
WORKING VACATION: Nieves pitched for Arecibo in the Puerto Rican Winter League during the off season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Nieves as the #23 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
LAST START: Nieves made the start at Dayton on May 27. He took the loss in the 14-4 Dragons win. Nieves gave up eight runs (seven earned) on 10 hits over 4-1/3 innings in that game.
LAST APPEARANCE: Nieves pitched three scoreless innings against Cedar Rapids in relief on June 2. He allowed three hits, did not walk a batter and struck out four in a no decision.
VS. BELOIT: Nieves has never faced the Snappers.
VS. MINNESOTA: Nieves has never faced an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
5/17/2009
May 17, 2009: Starting Pitchers
GAME ONE STARTER:
RHP CODY SCARPETTA: Selected by Milwaukee in the 11th round of the 2007 draft out of Guilford (IL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Scarpetta started his first pro season with the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers. He went 1-0 in six games (five starts) with a 0.57ERA and struck out 27 with eight walks over 15-2/3 innings. He did not allow a run over his final 15 innings in the Arizona League. Scarpetta was 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA in six games (three starts) after being promoted to Helena. Struck out 31 and walked eight in 20-2/3 innings for the Brewers.
LAST START: Scarpetta allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits over five innings on May 6 against Burlington. He took the loss in that game. Scarpetta walked two and struck out four.
LAST APPEARANCE: Scarpetta pitched two innings in relief at Cedar Rapids on May 13. He gave up one hit, but no runs and walked one. Scarpetta also hit two batters while striking out four.
VS. CLINTON: Scarpetta has never faced Clinton.
VS. MARINERS: Scarpetta has never faced an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Scarpetta’s father Dan was drafted by Milwaukee in the 3rd round of the 1982 draft and pitched in the Brewer organization from 1982-1983 and 1985-1988.
ONE OF 40: Scarpetta is on Milwaukee’s 40-Man Roster
BASEBALL IN PARADISE: Scarpetta pitched for the West Oahu CaneFires in Hawaii Winter Baseball after the 2008 regular season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Scarpetta as the #15 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 5.0 IP (2x – 8/2 vs. AZL A’s & 8/23 @ Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (2x - 8/2/08 vs. AZL Athletics & 4/22 vs. Peoria)
GAME TWO STARTER:
LHP DANIEL MEADOWS: Selected by Milwaukee in the 49th round of the 2008 draft out of Temple Junior College in Texas.
LEOPARD SPOTS: Meadows was 9-5 in two seasons at Temple Junior College.
NO TO TECH: Meadows chose to sign with the Brewers over a scholarship offer to Texas Tech.
PRO DEBUT: Meadows started his professional career with the Arizona League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. He made three relief appearances and was 0-1 with an ERA of 0.00.
MOVIN’ ON: Meadows was promoted to the Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League in early July and would appear in 12 games (six starts). Meadows was 2-3 with a 5.45 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 39-2/3 innings.
AWARD WINING: Meadows was named Midwest League Pitcher of the week for the week ending May 10. He appeared in three games from May 4-10, went 2-0, allowed one run, walked one, and struck out nine over 10 innings.
LAST START: Meadows made his first Midwest League start on May 10. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowed three hits, struck out five, and did not walk a batter to pick up the victory.
LAST APPEARANCE: Meadows earned the win with 1-1/3 scoreless innings of relief at Cedar Rapids on May 14 in the first game of a doubleheader. He didn’t give up a hit or a walk.
VS. CLINTON: Meadows worked a scoreless inning of relief at Alliant Energy Field on April 16. He walked one and struck out two in that game.
VS. MARINERS: That game in Clinton is the only appearance Meadows has made against an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 4.1 @Idaho Falls 7/16/08
STRIKEOUTS: 7 @Missoula 8/28/08
RHP CODY SCARPETTA: Selected by Milwaukee in the 11th round of the 2007 draft out of Guilford (IL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Scarpetta started his first pro season with the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers. He went 1-0 in six games (five starts) with a 0.57ERA and struck out 27 with eight walks over 15-2/3 innings. He did not allow a run over his final 15 innings in the Arizona League. Scarpetta was 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA in six games (three starts) after being promoted to Helena. Struck out 31 and walked eight in 20-2/3 innings for the Brewers.
LAST START: Scarpetta allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits over five innings on May 6 against Burlington. He took the loss in that game. Scarpetta walked two and struck out four.
LAST APPEARANCE: Scarpetta pitched two innings in relief at Cedar Rapids on May 13. He gave up one hit, but no runs and walked one. Scarpetta also hit two batters while striking out four.
VS. CLINTON: Scarpetta has never faced Clinton.
VS. MARINERS: Scarpetta has never faced an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Scarpetta’s father Dan was drafted by Milwaukee in the 3rd round of the 1982 draft and pitched in the Brewer organization from 1982-1983 and 1985-1988.
ONE OF 40: Scarpetta is on Milwaukee’s 40-Man Roster
BASEBALL IN PARADISE: Scarpetta pitched for the West Oahu CaneFires in Hawaii Winter Baseball after the 2008 regular season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Scarpetta as the #15 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 5.0 IP (2x – 8/2 vs. AZL A’s & 8/23 @ Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (2x - 8/2/08 vs. AZL Athletics & 4/22 vs. Peoria)
GAME TWO STARTER:
LHP DANIEL MEADOWS: Selected by Milwaukee in the 49th round of the 2008 draft out of Temple Junior College in Texas.
LEOPARD SPOTS: Meadows was 9-5 in two seasons at Temple Junior College.
NO TO TECH: Meadows chose to sign with the Brewers over a scholarship offer to Texas Tech.
PRO DEBUT: Meadows started his professional career with the Arizona League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. He made three relief appearances and was 0-1 with an ERA of 0.00.
MOVIN’ ON: Meadows was promoted to the Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League in early July and would appear in 12 games (six starts). Meadows was 2-3 with a 5.45 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 39-2/3 innings.
AWARD WINING: Meadows was named Midwest League Pitcher of the week for the week ending May 10. He appeared in three games from May 4-10, went 2-0, allowed one run, walked one, and struck out nine over 10 innings.
LAST START: Meadows made his first Midwest League start on May 10. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowed three hits, struck out five, and did not walk a batter to pick up the victory.
LAST APPEARANCE: Meadows earned the win with 1-1/3 scoreless innings of relief at Cedar Rapids on May 14 in the first game of a doubleheader. He didn’t give up a hit or a walk.
VS. CLINTON: Meadows worked a scoreless inning of relief at Alliant Energy Field on April 16. He walked one and struck out two in that game.
VS. MARINERS: That game in Clinton is the only appearance Meadows has made against an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 4.1 @Idaho Falls 7/16/08
STRIKEOUTS: 7 @Missoula 8/28/08
4/27/2009
April 27, 2009 Timber Rattler Pitchers
GAME ONE STARTER: 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 APPEARANCE: Watten got his first win as a Timber Rattler on April 22. He pitched three innings in relief and allowed one run on five hits against Peoria on April 22. The Chiefs got a run in the top of the ninth inning to take a 2-1 lead. Wisconsin rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth for a 3-2 victory.
LAST START: Watten took the loss at Clinton on April 16. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits over four innings. Watten walked one and struck out five in a 4-1 loss to the LumberKings.
VS. QUAD CITIES: Watten got a save with four scoreless innings against the River Bandits on April 10 at Time Warner Cable Field. Watten set a professional single game high for strikeouts with six in a 10-1 Rattler win.
VS. CARDINALS: The save against the River Bandits was the only time Watten has faced an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (6/20/08 vs. Missoula)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 (4/10/09 vs. Quad Cities)
GAME TWO STARTER: RHP CODY SCARPETTA
ACQUIRED: Selected by Milwaukee in the 11th round of the 2007 draft out of Guilford (IL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Scarpetta started his first pro season with the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers. He went 1-0 in six games (five starts) with a 0.57ERA and struck out 27 with eight walks over 15-2/3 innings. He did not allow a run over his final 15 innings in the Arizona League. Scarpetta was 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA in six games (three starts) after being promoted to Helena. Struck out 31 and walked eight in 20-2/3 innings for the Brewers.
LAST START: Scarpetta matched his career high for strikeouts in a single game with 10 K’s against the Peoria Chiefs on April 22. He allowed one run on three hits and walked two, but received a no decision.
VS. QUAD CITIES: Scarpetta made the start on Opening Night against the River Bandits on April 9, 2009. He allowed one run on two his and struck out eight for a no decision in a 2-1 Timber Rattler victory.
VS. CARDINALS: That Opening Night start is the only appearance Scarpetta has against an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Scarpetta’s father Dan was drafted by Milwaukee in the 3rd round of the 1982 draft and pitched in the Brewer organization from 1982-1983 and 1985-1988.
ONE OF 40: Scarpetta is on Milwaukee’s 40-Man Roster
BASEBALL IN PARADISE: Scarpetta pitched for the West Oahu CaneFires in Hawaii Winter Baseball after the 2008 regular season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Scarpetta as the #15 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 5.0 IP (2x – 8/2 vs. AZL A’s & 8/23 @ Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (2x - 8/2/08 vs. AZL Athletics & 4/22 vs. Peoria)
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 APPEARANCE: Watten got his first win as a Timber Rattler on April 22. He pitched three innings in relief and allowed one run on five hits against Peoria on April 22. The Chiefs got a run in the top of the ninth inning to take a 2-1 lead. Wisconsin rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth for a 3-2 victory.
LAST START: Watten took the loss at Clinton on April 16. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits over four innings. Watten walked one and struck out five in a 4-1 loss to the LumberKings.
VS. QUAD CITIES: Watten got a save with four scoreless innings against the River Bandits on April 10 at Time Warner Cable Field. Watten set a professional single game high for strikeouts with six in a 10-1 Rattler win.
VS. CARDINALS: The save against the River Bandits was the only time Watten has faced an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (6/20/08 vs. Missoula)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 (4/10/09 vs. Quad Cities)
GAME TWO STARTER: RHP CODY SCARPETTA
ACQUIRED: Selected by Milwaukee in the 11th round of the 2007 draft out of Guilford (IL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Scarpetta started his first pro season with the Arizona League affiliate of the Brewers. He went 1-0 in six games (five starts) with a 0.57ERA and struck out 27 with eight walks over 15-2/3 innings. He did not allow a run over his final 15 innings in the Arizona League. Scarpetta was 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA in six games (three starts) after being promoted to Helena. Struck out 31 and walked eight in 20-2/3 innings for the Brewers.
LAST START: Scarpetta matched his career high for strikeouts in a single game with 10 K’s against the Peoria Chiefs on April 22. He allowed one run on three hits and walked two, but received a no decision.
VS. QUAD CITIES: Scarpetta made the start on Opening Night against the River Bandits on April 9, 2009. He allowed one run on two his and struck out eight for a no decision in a 2-1 Timber Rattler victory.
VS. CARDINALS: That Opening Night start is the only appearance Scarpetta has against an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Scarpetta’s father Dan was drafted by Milwaukee in the 3rd round of the 1982 draft and pitched in the Brewer organization from 1982-1983 and 1985-1988.
ONE OF 40: Scarpetta is on Milwaukee’s 40-Man Roster
BASEBALL IN PARADISE: Scarpetta pitched for the West Oahu CaneFires in Hawaii Winter Baseball after the 2008 regular season.
RATED: Baseball America ranked Scarpetta as the #15 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization before the 2009 season.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 5.0 IP (2x – 8/2 vs. AZL A’s & 8/23 @ Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 10 (2x - 8/2/08 vs. AZL Athletics & 4/22 vs. Peoria)
4/05/2008
Timber Rattler Starting Pitchers (4/5)
Doubleheader today.
GAME ONE
RHP PHILLPE AUMONT: Selected by the Mariners in the first round (11th overall) in the 2007 draft out of Ecole Du Versant in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
O, CANADA! Aumont pitched for Canada in the 2007 IABF World Cup and was named the 2007 Canadian Junior National MVP. Also pitched for Team Canada at the 2006 World Junior AAA Championships.
HIGHEST SINCE: Was the first Canadian selected in the first round of the baseball draft since 2002 and the first native of Quebec to be selected in the first round since 1997.
RATED: Baseball America ranks Aumont as the #2 prospect in the Seattle minor league system.
FIRST SINCE: Aumont is the first #1 pick to start the season after he was drafted with the Timber Rattlers since catcher Ryan Christianson in 2000. Jeff Clement, Seattle’s #1 pick in June, 2005 joined the Rattlers later in 2005. Adam Jones was a supplemental first round pick in 2003 before starting 2004 with the Rattlers.
FIRST PRO START: Aumont did not pitch professionally last season. He is making his professional debut today.
GAME TWO
LHP DONNIE HUME: Selected by the Mariners in the 8th round of San Diego State University.
AZTEC: Hume was 4-2 with a 3.07ERA in seven starts in his final season at SDSU. That season ended after surgery to remove a small bone spur in his pitching elbow on May 7.
PRE-AZTEC: Pitched two seasons at Long Beach State before transferring to SDSU. Was 1-1 with a 2.37ERA as a freshman and 3-3 with a 3.59ERA as a sophomore.
FAMOUS ALUM: Hume played for Vacaville High School and earned All-Monticello Empire League honors as a senior. Major leaguer Jermaine Dye also went to Vacaville High School.
ON THE CAPE: Hume was a member of the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod League in the summer of 2006. Was 4-0 with a 2.40 ERA for the Sox.
FIRST PRO START: Hume is making his professional debut today. He did not pitch professionally in 2007.
GAME ONE
RHP PHILLPE AUMONT: Selected by the Mariners in the first round (11th overall) in the 2007 draft out of Ecole Du Versant in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
O, CANADA! Aumont pitched for Canada in the 2007 IABF World Cup and was named the 2007 Canadian Junior National MVP. Also pitched for Team Canada at the 2006 World Junior AAA Championships.
HIGHEST SINCE: Was the first Canadian selected in the first round of the baseball draft since 2002 and the first native of Quebec to be selected in the first round since 1997.
RATED: Baseball America ranks Aumont as the #2 prospect in the Seattle minor league system.
FIRST SINCE: Aumont is the first #1 pick to start the season after he was drafted with the Timber Rattlers since catcher Ryan Christianson in 2000. Jeff Clement, Seattle’s #1 pick in June, 2005 joined the Rattlers later in 2005. Adam Jones was a supplemental first round pick in 2003 before starting 2004 with the Rattlers.
FIRST PRO START: Aumont did not pitch professionally last season. He is making his professional debut today.
GAME TWO
LHP DONNIE HUME: Selected by the Mariners in the 8th round of San Diego State University.
AZTEC: Hume was 4-2 with a 3.07ERA in seven starts in his final season at SDSU. That season ended after surgery to remove a small bone spur in his pitching elbow on May 7.
PRE-AZTEC: Pitched two seasons at Long Beach State before transferring to SDSU. Was 1-1 with a 2.37ERA as a freshman and 3-3 with a 3.59ERA as a sophomore.
FAMOUS ALUM: Hume played for Vacaville High School and earned All-Monticello Empire League honors as a senior. Major leaguer Jermaine Dye also went to Vacaville High School.
ON THE CAPE: Hume was a member of the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod League in the summer of 2006. Was 4-0 with a 2.40 ERA for the Sox.
FIRST PRO START: Hume is making his professional debut today. He did not pitch professionally in 2007.
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