SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Flannery Promoted to High-A Tampa; Rodriguez Transferred to Charleston

Published on September 1, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - The New York Yankees announced Wednesday that Charleston RiverDogs right-handed pitcher Ryan Flannery has been promoted to the High-A Tampa Yankees and right-handed pitcher Wilton Rodriguez has been promoted from the GCL Yankees to the RiverDogs.

Flannery, a Carlstadt, N.J. native, has made 45 relief appearances with the RiverDogs this season. The former Fairleigh Dickinson standout has posted a 7-6 record and 2.26 ERA, with a team-leading 18 saves, on the year. The 6'4" prospect has given up 61 hits, 20 earned runs and 14 walks, with 70 strikeouts, in a total of 79.2 innings on the mound in 2010. The right-hander was one of three RiverDogs who earned South Atlantic League Midseason All-Star honors in June.

Rodriguez, a Haina, Dominican Republic native, has posted a 0-3 record and 4.05 ERA in six games with the GCL Yankees this year, including four starts and two relief appearances. The right-hander has given up 16 hits, nine earned runs and nine walks, with 21 strike outs, in a total of 20.0 innings of work. The 22-year-old hurler started two games with the RiverDogs in 2009, posting a 1-0 record and 6.75 ERA.

The RiverDogs continue their four-game home set against the Greenville Drive Wednesday night with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch. Fresh off leading the South Carolina Gamecocks to a National Championship, South Carolina Head Baseball Coach Ray Tanner will be at Riley Park Wednesday night to toss out the ceremonial first pitch. For more information on tickets visit www.RiverDogs.com or call the RiverDogs Box Office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647).

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