IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Jesus Feliciano Name International Leagues Batter Of The Week

Published on May 24, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The International League today announced that Bisons OF JESUS FELICIANO has named the League's Batter of the Week for May 17-23.

The IL's best hitter in 2010, Feliciano had five multi-hit games during the past week, including three-hit efforts on Monday against Norfolk and in yesterday's 6-5 win in Lehigh Valley. During the past week, he lead the IL in average (.483), hits (14), runs scored (8) and on-base percentage (.543). Feliciano also added four doubles, a triple, five walks and a stolen base to help the Bisons win five consecutive games.

On the season, Feliciano has averaged .383 (51-133) in 41 games for the Bisons. His batting average is 34 points higher than Durham's Hank Blalock, who is now playing in the major leagues with Tampa Bay. Feliciano is also second in the International League in on-base percentage (.435), fourth in hits (51) and fifth in runs scored (29).

Last season, Feliciano led the International League with 154 hits.

Feliciano is the second Bisons player to earn the honor this season. INF MIKE HESSMAN was IL Batter of the Week for April 26-May 2.




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