Airhogs Luke Prihoda Purchased by the Yankees

Published on July 7, 2009 under American Association (AA)
Grand Prairie AirHogs News Release


Grand Prairie, TX. Manager Pete Incaviglia and the Grand Prairie AirHogs proudly announce the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Luke Prihoda by the New York Yankees, effective immediately. Prihoda will report to the Class A affiliate, Charleston RiverDogs of the South Atlantic League.

A Weimar, TX native, Prihoda was a strong force in the ‘Hogs bullpen, holding opposing batters on both sides of the plate under a .212 batting average all year. He managed a sub- 2.00 ERA through 38 innings, with a 3-1 record and 27 strikeouts.

Originally drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 24th round of the 2007 amateur draft, he pitched at the Single A level and went 3-2 in 22 games. Prihoda spent the 2008 season with the Edinburg Coyotes of the United League and was unbeaten throughout, posting a 3.18 ERA.

The AirHogs take on the Shreveport-Bossier Captains starting tonight at 7:05 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest will open at 4 p.m. and features over 20 attractions including batting and pitching cages, bungee runs, super slides, bounce houses, a "rookie zone" the Great Clips Best Buy mobile video game arcade, a historic minor league baseball museum, and you can even put yourself on a free souvenir Days Inn baseball card and Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine cover. PLUS: As part of The Big 96.3 FM's "Big Summer Fun," Nashville recording group, "Love & Theft" will be making a special guest appearance to sing the national anthem and have a "Meet & Greet" with all the fans! For tickets, call 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.

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