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Kuhn a Boon to Goldeyes Roster

March 28, 2014 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release


The Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of infielder Tyler Kuhn to a contract for the 2014 season.

Kuhn, 27, played 111 games last season at the Class AA and Class AAA levels. In 61 games in the Colorado Rockies system with Class AA Tulsa of the Texas League, he hit .233 with a home run and 22 RBI. He started the year in the Arizona Diamondbacks system and batted .244 with a home run and 11 RBI in 50 games with Class AAA Reno of the Pacific Coast League. He was in spring training with the Rockies earlier this month.

"We're thrilled to have another experienced player added to our team and another left-handed bat," Forney said. "He's a career .295 hitter that has a lot of doubles and stolen bases. He has a lot of versatility to play multiple positions on the field, which certainly is attractive to us."

Kuhn, who has played both corner outfield positions, second and third base and shortstop during his career, had a banner campaign in 2011 in the Chicago White Sox organization with Class AA Birmingham of the Southern League. He finished second in the league with a .341 batting average, third in on-base percentage with .401 and third in triples with 10. Following the season, he was named the best hitter for average in the White Sox organization by Baseball America.

After being drafted in the 15th round of the 2008 MLB amateur draft by the White Sox, Kuhn played five seasons in their system. He was traded to Arizona in 2012 for cash considerations and joined the Rockies last June after being released by the Diamondbacks. He has played the last four seasons at Class AA or Class AAA.

The Goldeyes now have 24 players signed for the 2014 season, including 12 pitchers and 12 position players.

The Goldeyes will open training camp for the 2014 season on Saturday, May 3 at Shaw Park as part of the team's annual Open House event.

Season ticket and nine-game mini pack information for the 2014 season is available by calling the Goldeyes office at 204-982-2273 or visiting Goldeyes.com.


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