Sasser Promoted To High-A Daytona
Published on June 20, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that left-handed pitcher Dustin Sasser has been promoted to High-A Daytona. The organization has yet to determine who will join the team to fill out the roster, which currently stands at 24 players.
Sasser made 20 appearances with the Chiefs this season, posting a 1.53 ERA with a 1-4 record. He is second on the team in saves with four, and in his 35 1/3 innings pitched he struck out 24 batters. His win came on May 21 against Quad Cities when he pitched two innings, allowing two hits and no runs while striking out a season-high three.
In 2007, the southpaw spent the season with short-season Boise where he appeared and started in 14 games with the Hawks. He was 3-4 with a 4.59 ERA after being selected by the Cubs in the 21st round of last year's draft out of East Carolina University. Following the 2004 season with the Pirates, he underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his chance of playing college ball in 2005. Upon his return in 2006, he worked his way into the rotation and went 5-7 with a 4.55 ERA.
The Chiefs will take on the Beloit Snappers on Friday night at 6:30 pm in the second game of the four-game series. Friday will be a night full of promotions at O'Brien Field, including Make-A-Wish night, a jersey auction, fireworks, Pitch-In for Charity, and two giveaways. On Friday, Chiefs players will be wearing 1908 Cubs replica jerseys, and the Chiefs together with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois will be presenting a jersey auction for fans during and following the game. The proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit Make-A-Wish. A silent auction will take place on the concourse during the game for those interested in players' jerseys, and a live auction will take place on the field for the jersey of Ryne Sandberg. Also, CEFCU will be presenting another post-game fireworks show following the contest with the Snappers. There will also be a giveaway for the first 1,500 fans to arrive at O'Brien Field on Friday. Fans will be receiving Joe Girardi caricature t-shirts, courtesy of Hardee's. Baseball America will also be sponsoring a giveaway on Friday evening, and the first 1,000 fans to the ballpark will receive free Baseball America magazines. Another Pitch-In for Charity, sponsored by Aquatech Pool and Spas and Little Caesar's Pizza, will take place following the game. Tennis balls can be purchased for $1 during the game for the chance to win prizes from Central Illinois restaurants and businesses. All proceeds will also benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. The Chiefs will be sending RH Hung-Wen Chen (1-3, 3.34), and the Snappers will counter with RH David Bromberg (4-4, 4.65).
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