Former Gnat Alex Morales Honored By Pitch And Hit Club Of Chicago
Published on December 11, 2007 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
CHICAGO - The Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago will name former Sand Gnats pitcher Alex Morales Chicago Area Minor League Player of the Year at an awards dinner to be held on January 20, 2008 in Rosemont, Ill. Morales pitched for the Gnats in 2005.
Morales began his 2007 campaign with Hi-A Potomac and went 1-0 with 3 saves. In 13.1 innings, the Chicago native didn't allow an earned run while striking out 19. After receiving a promotion to Double-A Harrisburg, Morales went 3-2 with a 3.04 ERA in 16 appearances out of the bullpen. With Triple-A Columbus, Morales posted a 1-1 record with a 6.91 ERA in 14.1 IP. He ended the season with the Harrisburg Senators.
While wearing a Sand Gnats uniform in 2005, Morales was 1-1 with a 4.82 ERA in 18 games.
Headlining the list of guest speakers at this year's awards dinner is former Cleveland Indians pitcher, Hall of Famer Bob Feller. Past award winners at the dinner include current Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen and newly appointed Cincinnati Reds Manager Dusty Baker.
Also being honored at the event is Jayne Simmons, wife of Sand Gnats owner John Simmons. Jayne, who is the owner of the Southern Illinois Miners, is receiving the award for Independent Executive of the Year.
The Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago, formed in 1942 by a group of major league players and scouts, is a professional baseball organization that promotes professionals in the game of baseball in the Chicagoland area.
Savannah opens the home portion of its 2008 season with an April 11 contest versus the Columbus Catfish at Historic Grayson Stadium. For more information, visit www.sandgnats.com or call 912-351-9150.
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