Vaughn Named Eastern League Player of the Week
Published on May 20, 2013 under Eastern League (EL1)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies News Release
BINGHAMTON, NY - Binghamton Mets outfielder Cory Vaughn has been named Eastern League Player of the Week for the period of May 13-19. The California native hit .400 (10-for-25) and led the league with nine RBI during the stretch. He highlighted his week by launching his first career grand slam against the Akron Aeros on May 15.
Selected by the New York Mets in the 4th round of the 2010 draft out of San Diego State University, Vaughn is in his first season with the Binghamton Mets. In 31 games played, he ranks ninth in the league with a .307 batting average and leads the team with 27 RBI and an .892 OPS.
He is the first B-Met to receive the Eastern League honors this season.
Vaughn and the B-Mets (24-19) continue their week-long roadtrip and start a four-game series against the New Britain Rock Cats on Monday night at 6:35 PM at New Britain Stadium. RHP Logan Verrett takes the ball against LHP Pat Dean. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show begins at 6:20 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF.
Individual tickets for all Binghamton Mets 2013 home games are on sale now. Visit the NYSEG Stadium box office during regular operating hours, purchase them online at www.bmets.com or call the office at (607) 723-METS.
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