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Matt Peterson Named Southern League Postseason All-Star

August 31, 2009 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


Jacksonville, FL - Suns closer Matt Peterson was named to the Southern League Postseason All-Star Team, the Southern League announced Monday.

Peterson has converted 32 out of his 38 possible save opportunities this season, setting the Suns' single-season saves record in the process. He has posted a 4-4 record with a 4.25 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 53 innings this season.

A native of Alexandria, LA, Peterson was a second-round draft pick in 2000 by the New York Mets out of Rapides (La.) High School. He signed with the Florida Marlins as a free agent in the fall of 2008 after seeing time across four levels of the Kansas City Royals organization during the 2008 season.

The Postseason All-Star Team is voted upon by Southern League field managers, radio broadcasters and print media. The full All-Star Team roster is as follows:

Catcher Tyler Flowers Birmingham

First Base Blake Lalli Tennessee

Second Base C.J. Retherford Birmingham

Third Base Juan Francisco Carolina

Shortstop Pedro Ciriaco Mobile

Outfield Ezequiel Carrera West Tenn

Outfield David Cook Birmingham

Outfield Stefan Gartrell Birmingham

Outfield Desmond Jennings Montgomery

Designated Hitter Greg Halman West Tenn

Utility Man Todd Frazier Carolina

Best Hustler Matt Young Mississippi

Righthanded Pitcher John Ely Birmingham

Lefthanded Pitcher Travis Wood Carolina

Relief Pitcher Matt Peterson Jacksonville

The Suns finish their final homestand of the regular season on Tuesday, September 1, before heading on the road to play their final five games of the year against the Huntsville Stars. The Suns will then take on the Birmingham Barons in the first round of the Southern League Playoffs starting Thursday, September 10, and will host game three of the series at the Baseball Grounds on Saturday, September 12 at 7:05PM.


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