3B Gustavo Pierre Promoted to Dunedin
June 20, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts, in conjunction with the Toronto Blue Jays, announced that All-Star third baseman Gustavo Pierre has been promoted to A-Advanced Dunedin, with third baseman Jason Leblebijian transferred to the Lugnuts' roster from Short-Season Vancouver in a corresponding move.
Pierre, 21, batted .292 in 61 games, was leading the Lugnuts with 15 doubles and 102 total bases. This will be his first experience at the A-Advanced level after playing parts of the last three seasons with Lansing.
The Lugnuts' roster now consists of 25 active players with five players.
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