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Flying Tiger Rick Porcello Named FSL Pitcher of The Week

Published on May 14, 2008 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release


Lakeland, FL - Lakeland Flying Tigers starting pitcher Rick Porcello was named Pitcher of the Week by the Florida State League (FSL) today. The selection was for the period of May 5-11.

During the week Porcello won both his starts against St. Lucie and Vero Beach. In 11 innings pitched, Porcello did not allow any runs scored while giving up only 6 hits and 4 walks. On the season Porcello is now 3-4 with a 1.74 ERA. His ERA leads the Flying Tigers and ranks 5th in the FSL. Porcello has allowed only 28 hits in 41.1 innings pitched.

Porcello is beginning his first professional season with the Tigers organization. He was selected by the Tigers in the 1st round (27th overall) of the June 2007 draft. He was selected as USA Today's High School Player of the Year in 2007 after compiling a 10-0 record, 1.18 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched as a senior at Seton Hall Prep High in West Orange, NJ. Porcello was also named the 2006-07 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year.

The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.lakelandflyingtigers.com.

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