Francisco Recalled To Cleveland
Published on April 22, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release
The Cleveland Indians announced today that they have recalled OF Ben Francisco from the Buffalo Bisons. Francisco will be in uniform for the Tribe tonight in Kansas City.
The Indians had a space on their roster after placing RHP Jake Westbrook on the disabled list.
Francisco played in 18 games with the Herd this season and hit .208 (15-72) with two doubles, a triple and three RBI. He also had two stolen bases and scored seven runs.
Last season, Francisco won the Intentional League Batting Championship with a .318 average for Buffalo. He was the first Bisons player to win a league batting title since Mark Ryal led the American Association in 1990 with a .334 average.
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