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Former D-Cub Tyler Colvin Makes MLB Debut

Published on September 22, 2009 under Florida State League (FSL1)
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DAYTONA BEACH - The Chicago Cubs selected outfielder Tyler Colvin from Double-A Tennessee on Monday. Colvin was a Florida State League All-Star for Daytona in 2007 and started the 2009 season with the D-Cubs.

The Clemson product drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in his first Major League at-bat in the first inning against Milwaukee. Colvin then picked up his first big-league hit with a single to right field off of Braden Looper. On the night, Colvin went 1-for-3 with a walk and a RBI.

Chicago's first-round draft pick (13th overall) in 2006, Colvin helped lead Tennessee to the Southern League championship series this year. The left-handed batter hit .300 (92-for-307) with 51 runs, 13 doubles, seven triples, 14 homers and 50 RBI in 84 Double-A games this season. Following "Tommy John" surgery on his left elbow in November of 2008, Colvin began the 2009 campaign with Single-A Daytona and combined to hit .286 (120-for-419) with 18 doubles, nine triples, 15 homers and 60 RBI in 116 games with the two clubs. With Tennessee, Colvin recorded a season-high 17-game hitting streak, August 14-September 1, going 27-for-66 (.409) during the stretch.

Don't miss your chance to see the next Chicago Cub at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Season tickets are already on sale for the 2010 season. To order your tickets today, contact the Cubs at 386-257-3172 or order online at www.daytonacubs.com.

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