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Matt Rogelstad added to Harrisburg

Published on July 8, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


WOODBRIDGE, Va.- The Potomac Nationals announced today that infielder Matt Rogelstad has been called up to Double-A Harrisburg. The advancement marks Rogelstad's second stint with the Senators and third trip to Double-A during his six-year professional career.

Rogelstad was a staple in Potomac's lineup throughout the year appearing in 79 games and batting .274 with 39 RBI. The 25-year-old's eight home runs in 2008 doubled his career total to 16. Rogelstad was rewarded for his performance and was selected as the starting second baseman at the 2008 Carolina/California League All-Star Game in Myrtle Beach.

The Arkansas State product had a stellar 2007 season with the P-Nats leading the club in average (.302) and hits (122) earning him Potomac's Player of the Year Award. He just missed winning the Carolina League batting title ultimately finishing third behind Mitch Einertson and Billy Hart of Salem. Acquired from the Seattle Mariners in 2007, Rogelstad received a midseason call-up to the Senators last year appearing in one game with three at-bats.

A native of New Westminister, BC, Rogelstad is expected to play for Canada at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The slugger hit .400 during Team Canada's first-place finish at the final Olympic qualifying tournament this past March. Rogelstad belted a three-run homer in the qualifying win over Korea ensuring an Olympic berth.

Rogelstad is the 14th P-Nat this year to get called up to Harrisburg. The promotion leaves the Potomac Nationals with 24 players on their active roster, 13 pitchers and 11 position players.

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