JetHawks Pitcher Richie Lentz Added to California League All-Star Team
Published on June 16, 2008 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - The Lancaster JetHawks, Class A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have had a third player added to represent the California League at the 2008 All-Star game. Relief pitcher Richie Lentz has been named to join the California League squad and will participate in the game June 24 hosted by the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
The 23-year old Washington native will be making his first All-Star game appearance. Lentz has been a force out of the JetHawks bullpen this year, featuring a 3-2 record and a 2.93 ERA in 22 games. With a fastball that has been clocked as high as 96 miles per hour on the radar gun, Lentz is among the league leaders with 65 strikeouts in only 45 innings. He has limited hitters to a .171 batting average against him.
Lentz is in his second season as a Boston Red Sox farmhand. He was a 19th round draft choice in 2006 out of the University of Washington.
Lentz joins third baseman Jorge Jimenez and designated Jon Still as JetHawks named to the squad. The California League All-Stars battle a team of All-Stars from the Carolina League.
Tickets for all JetHawks home games, including the playoffs, may be purchased in person at the Clear Channel Stadium Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM. Tickets may also be ordered online at www.JetHawks.com or by calling 661.726.5400.
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