Jackson's Lara Named California League Player of the Month for July
August 12, 2014 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Minor League Baseball announced today the top players in each of its leagues for the month of July. Each recipient will receive an award from MiLB and a congratulatory letter from Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner. Jackson's Jordy Lara was promoted from Seattle's California League affiliate the High Desert Mavericks on July 27th, and because of his play during the month, he was named by MiLB the California League Player of the Month.
Lara paced the California League with his .434 batting average as well as in extra-base hits (19), on-base percentage (.477) and slugging percentage (.808). His 43 hits, 80 total bases, and 9 home runs were all second best in the league, with his 27 RBIs being third. The first baseman was named the CAL player of the week twice in July and was promoted from the High Desert Mavericks to the Jackson Generals at the end of July.
Lara currently leads all of the minors in hits (157) combined between High Desert and Jackson this season, 2nd in total bases (269), T-4th in extra-base hits (61) and 8th in OPS (1.006). In 13 Southern League games, Lara is batting .320 with 5 runs, 7 doubles, 1 home run, 10 RBI and has a .364 on-base percentage.
The Generals open a pivotal six-game series in five days with the Birmingham Barons tonight at The Ballpark in Jackson, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. For information on the Generals log onto jacksongeneralsbaseball.com, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/jacksongenerals), or follow us on twitter (@jacksongenerals).
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