Aeros Welcome New Outfielder
Published on May 14, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Cleveland Indians announced Monday that outfielder Jordan Casas has been promoted to the Akron Aeros from the Class-A Lake County Captains.
Casas, 24, will be in uniform tonight when the Aeros begin a three-game series on the road against the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers). A third-year pro out of Long Beach State, Casas will be making his Double-A debut.
So far this season, Casas was hitting .263, with no homers and two RBI's in 10 games with the Captains. He began the season at High-A Carolina, appearing in two games, and going 0-4. Casas split last season between Lake County and Kinston, hitting a combined .269 with 24 RBI's. He is still looking for his first pro homer.
The Indians selected Casas in the 40th round of the 2010 draft.
The Aeros roster now stands at 23 players.
The Aeros will begin a brief, three-game road trip to Erie on Monday night at 6:35. All Aeros games are broadcast on Fox Sports 1350 AM and online at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Aeros at 330-253-5151.
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