Showing posts with label Watten. Show all posts
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9/04/2009

September 4, 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 START: Watten made the start against Burlington at Community Field on August 26. He allowed one run on three hits over seven innings, but got a no decision. Burlington scored a run in the bottom of the ninth for a 2-1 win after Watten had left the game. Watten walked three and struck out four in the game.

JUNE/JULY: In June, Watten was 1-0 with a 1.63 ERA in five starts. In July, Watten was 1-5 with a 5.93 ERA in six starts.

VS. CEDAR RAPIDS: Watten has made four starts against the Kernels this season. He is 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA. In allowed 19 hits and 12 runs (11 earned) over 22 innings against Cedar Rapids. Watten has walked nine and struck out 22 Kernels. Two of the four starts have been at Time Warner Cable Field and Watten is 0-1 with a 1.38ERA against the Kernels at home. He has allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits with three walks and 14 strikeouts in the two starts at Time Warner Cable Field.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3 vs. Cedar Rapids)

8/26/2009

August 26, 2009: Tonight's 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 START: Watten lost on August 21 in a start against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Time Warner cable Field. He allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits over seven innings with a walk and six strikeouts.

JUNE/JULY: In June, Watten was 1-0 with a 1.63 ERA in five starts. In July, Watten was 1-5 with a 5.93 ERA in six starts.

VS. BURLINGTON: Watten has made a pair of starts against the Bees this season. He lost on May 7 at home by giving up eight runs (four earned) on nine hits over four innings. On July 4 at Community Field, Watten picked up the win by allowing one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts over eight innings.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3 vs. Cedar Rapids)

8/21/2009

August 21, 2009: Tonight's 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 START: Watten snapped a personal six game losing streak by picking up the win against the Kernels in Cedar Rapids. He allowed five runs on seven hits over five innings in a game the Rattlers won 13-8. Watten walked a season high five batters, hit a batter, and threw a wild pitch in the game.

JUNE/JULY: In June, Watten was 1-0 with a 1.63 ERA in five starts. In July, Watten was 1-5 with a 5.93 ERA in six starts.

VS. CEDAR RAPIDS: Watten has made a three starts against the Kernels this season. He is 1-1 with a no decision against Cedar Rapids. He lost to them in the second game of a doubleheader on May 14 in Cedar Rapids. Watten pitched six shutout innings at Time Warner Cable Field on June 3 against the Kernels, but was not involved in the decision. In 15 innings against the Kernels, Watten has struck out 16 and walked eight.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3 vs. Cedar Rapids)

8/14/2009

August 14, 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 lost his sixth straight decision with a loss to Peoria at O’Brien Field on August 9. He allowed seven runs on eight hits with four walks and no strikeouts. The Rattlers lost the game 8-3.

JUNE/JULY: In June, Watten was 1-0 with a 1.63 ERA in five starts. In July, Watten was 1-5 with a 5.93 ERA in six starts.

VS. CEDAR RAPIDS: Watten has made a pair of starts against the Kernels this season. He lost to them in the second game of a doubleheader on May 14 in Cedar Rapids. Watten pitched six shutout innings at Time Warner Cable Field on June 3 against the Kernels, but was not involved in the decision. In 10 innings against the Kernels, Watten has struck out 14 and walked three.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3 vs. Cedar Rapids)

8/09/2009

August 9, 2009: Today's 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 START: Watten allowed one run on five hits over six innings against the Kane County Cougars at Time Warner Cable Field on August 4. He walked two, struck out four, and was not involved in the decision.

JUNE/JULY: In June, Watten was 1-0 with a 1.63 ERA in five starts. In July, Watten was 1-5 with a 5.93 ERA in six starts.

VS. PEORIA: Watten has made three appearances (two starts) against the Chiefs this season. He is 1-1 with an ERA of 6.23. Watten’s win was in relief on April 22 when he allowed a run on five hits over three innings at Time Warner Cable Field. His loss to the Chiefs was on July 25 at O’Brien Field. Watten allowed seven runs (five earned) on six hits over 5-1/3 innings. He has walked five and struck out nine in 13 innings against Peoria this season.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3 vs. Cedar Rapids)

8/04/2009

August 4, 2009: Tonight's 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 START: Watten lost his fifth straight start with a loss to Fort Wayne at Parkview Field on July 30. He allowed five runs (one earned) on six hits and four walks. Watten did not strikeout a batter and hit one.

JUNE/JULY: In June, Watten was 1-0 with a 1.63 ERA in five starts. In July, Watten was 1-5 with a 5.93 ERA in six starts.

VS. KANE COUNTY: Watten beat the Cougars in the only appearance of his career against them. On June 18, he scattered seven hits and three walks over six innings and allowed just one run at Elfstrom Stadium.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3 vs. Cedar Rapids)

7/30/2009

July 30, 2009: Tonight's 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 lost at Peoria on July 25 in the first game of this road trip. He allowed seven runs (five earned) on six hits over 5-1/3 innings. Watten had given up two runs in the first five innings, but allowed five runs in the sixth. The Chiefs went on to win the game 9-1 decision.

VS. FORT WAYNE: Watten is making his first ever appearance against the TinCaps.

VS. SAN DIEGO: Watten is also making his first ever appearance against an affiliate of the San Diego Padres.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3 vs. Cedar Rapids)

7/25/2009

July 25, 2009: Tonight's 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 took the loss at Lansing on July 20. He allowed five runs (four earned) on 11 hits over 4-2/3 innings.

LAST MONTH: Watten made five starts in June and went 1-0, but had an ERA of 1.63 (five runs in 27-2/3 innings) and struck out 22 while walking eleven in five starts.

VS. PEORIA: Watten has made a pair of appearances against the Chiefs this season. He got the win on April 22 at Time Warner Cable Field when he allowed a run on five hits over three innings of relief. Watten made the start against the Chiefs on June 28 and allowed three runs on five hits with three walks and two strikeouts, but got a no decision in the game.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4/09 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 6/13 vs. Kane County)

7/20/2009

July 20, 2009: Tonight's 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 took the loss at Great Lakes on July 15. He allowed six runs (three earned) on five hits over three innings. Watten walked two and struck out one.

LAST MONTH: Watten made five starts in June and went 1-0, but had an ERA of 1.63 (five runs in 27-2/3 innings) and struck out 22 while walking eleven in five starts.

VS. LANSING: Watten lost to the Lugnuts on May 2 at Time Warner Cable Field. He gave up six runs on five hits over 5-1/3 innings with four walks and five strikeouts.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4/09 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 6/13 vs. Kane County)

7/15/2009

July 15, 2009: 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 MONTH: Watten made five starts in June and went 1-0, but had an ERA of 1.63 (five runs in 27-2/3 innings) and struck out 22 while walking eleven in five starts.

LAST START: Watten allowed five runs on nine hits over two innings to West Michigan on July 9. He walked one and struck out one.

VS. GREAT LAKES: Watten has never faced the Loons.

VS. DODGERS: Watten faced the Great Falls Voyagers, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, twice as a reliever in 2008. He was 1-0 with a save and 4-2/3 scoreless innings.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4/09 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 6/13 vs. Kane County)

7/09/2009

July 9, 2009: Tonight's 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 pitched a professional career high eight innings and won at Burlington on July 4. He allowed one runs on three hits with no walks, and six strikeouts. The Rattlers beat the Bees 2-1 and Watten won his second straight decision.

LAST MONTH: Watten made five starts in June and went 1-0, but had an ERA of 1.63 (five runs in 27-2/3 innings) and struck out 22 while walking eleven in five starts.

VS. WEST MICHIGAN: Watten is making his first career appearance against the Whitecaps tonight. This is also the first time he will face an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (7/4/09 @ Burlington)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 6/13 vs. Kane County)

7/04/2009

July 4, 2009: Tonight's 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 START: Watten got a no decision against the Peoria Chiefs at Time Warner Cable Field on June 28. He allowed three runs on five hits with three walks, and two strikeouts over 4-2/3 innings. The Rattlers were down 3-2 when Watten left the game. Wisconsin rallied to take the lead, but Peoria eventually won 15-6.

LAST MONTH: Watten made five starts in June and went 1-0, but had an ERA of 1.63 (five runs in 27-2/3 innings) and struck out 22 while walking eleven in five starts.

VS. BURLINGTON: Watten got the start on May 7 at home against the Bees. He allowed eight runs (four earned) on nine hits with three walks and two strikeouts over four innings for the loss.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x; Last: 6/18/09 @ Kane County)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 6/13 vs. Kane County)

6/28/2009

June 28, 2009: Today's 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 START: Watten got the win at Kane County on June 18. He allowed one run on seven hits. Watten worked around three walks and struck out one. The Timber Rattlers offense backed up Watten with six runs and the defense turned three of their four double plays with Watten on the hill in the 6-1 victory.

IT’S BEEN A VERY GOOD MONTH: Watten is 1-0 with a 0.78ERA in four starts for the Rattlers in June. He has allowed two runs on 15 hits over 23 innings with eight walks and 20 strikeouts this month.

VS. PEORIA: Watten got the win in relief against the Chiefs on April 22. He entered a tie game in the top of the seventh, pitched three innings, allowed five hits, and was on the hook for the loss after allowing a run in the top of the ninth. But, Watten got the win when Wisconsin scored twice in the bottom of the ninth for a 3-2 victory.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x; Last: 6/18/09 @ Kane County)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 6/13 vs. Kane County)

6/18/2009

June 18, 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 allowed one run on five hits over six innings against Kane County on June 13. He walked two and struck out eight for a no decision. The score was tied 1-1 when Watten left the game and the Rattlers would go on to a 3-1 victory. Watten matched his professional career high for strikeouts in a game.

SCORELESS STREAK: Watten gave up a run with one out in the fifth inning on a homer by Jason Christian. That was the first run allowed by Watten in 15-1/3 innings.

LAST WIN: Watten broke a four game losing streak with a victory at Beloit on May 23. He allowed one run on three hits and worked around five walks in six innings. The Timber Rattlers won 9-1.

VS. KANE COUNTY: Watten had never faced the Cougars or an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics before that start on June 13 of this year.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (3x; Last: 6/3/09 vs. Cedar Rapids)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 6/13 vs. Kane County)

6/13/2009

June 13, 2009: 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 pitched five scoreless innings against Beloit on June 8. Watten gave up one hit, walked one, and struck out three. He left the game after a long rain delay in the bottom of the fifth inning and with a 1-0 lead. Watten got a no decision in a 7-6 Beloit win.

SCORELESS STREAK: Watten has not allowed a run in two straight starts over eleven innings.

LAST WIN: Watten broke a four game losing streak with a victory at Beloit on May 23. He allowed one run on three hits and worked around five walks in six innings. The Timber Rattlers won 9-1.

VS. KANE COUNTY: Watten has never faced the Cougars. He has never faced an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (3x; Last: 6/3/09 vs. Cedar Rapids)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3/09 vs. Cedar Rapids)

6/08/2009

June 8, 2009: Today'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 pitched six scoreless innings against Cedar Rapids on June 3. He struck out a career high eight batters and allowed two hits. Watten left the game with a 1-0 lead, but the Kernels rallied for a 4-1 win. Watten got a no decision.

LAST WIN: Watten broke a four game losing streak with a victory at Beloit on May 23. He allowed one run on three hits and worked around five walks in six innings. The Timber Rattlers won 9-1.

VS. BELOIT: Watten’s win on May 23 was his only appearance against the Snappers. It was also his only appearance against an affiliate against an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (3x; Last: 6/3/09 vs. Cedar Rapids)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (6/3/09 vs. Cedar Rapids)

6/03/2009

June 3, 2009: Today'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 took the loss at Dayton on May 28. He gave up five runs (three earned) on six hits over 5-2/3 innings. Watten walked two and matched his career high with six strikeouts.

LAST WIN: Watten broke a four game losing streak with a victory at Beloit on May 23. He allowed one run on three hits and worked around five walks in six innings. The Timber Rattlers won 9-1.

VS. CEDAR RAPIDS: Watten has never faced the Kernels.

VS. ANGELS: Watten pitched twice against Orem, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, in 2008. He allowed seven runs on nine hits over eight innings with six walks and six strikeouts. Watten was 0-1 in those two games against the Owlz.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (2x; Last: 5/23/09 @ Beloit)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 (3x; Last: 5/28/09 @Dayton)

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)

5/23/2009

May 23, 2009: 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 APPEARANCE: Watten pitched three innings of relief against Clinton on May 18. He allowed two runs on four hits over three innings with a walk and two strikeouts.

LAST START: Watten took the loss at Cedar Rapids on May 14. He allowed four runs on seven hits over four innings. He walked two and struck out two in the loss, his fifth in a row.

VS. BELOIT: Watten is making his first appearance against the Snappers tonight.

VS. MINNESOTA: Watten is making his first appearance against an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins tonight.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (6/20/08 vs. Missoula)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 (4/10/09 vs. Quad Cities)

5/18/2009

May 18, 2009 Timber Rattler Pitchers

SCHEDULED 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.

LAST START: Nieves made the start at Cedar Rapids on May 13. He allowed two runs on three hits over five innings for a no decision. Nieves walked three and struck out six in the game.

VS. CLINTON: Today is the first time Nieves will face the LumberKings.

VS. MARINERS: Nieves has never faced an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners before today.

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.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)

SCHEDULED RELIEVER:

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 lost the second game of the doubleheader on May 14 at Cedar Rapids. He allowed four runs on seven hits over four innings with a walk and six strikeouts.

VS. CLINTON: Watten made the start against the LumberKings on April 16. He gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits over four innings. Watten walked one and struck out five, but took the loss at Alliant Energy Field

VS. MARINERS: Watten’s start on April 16 is the only appearance against a Mariners affiliate in his career.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (6/20/08 vs. Missoula)
STRIKEOUTS: 6 (4/10/09 vs. Quad Cities)
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