Alen Slides Back Behind the Plate
Published on March 2, 2012 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of catcher Luis Alen.
Alen, 26, is coming off an impressive season that saw him hit .322 with five home runs and 57 RBI in 93 games. Along with Jon Weber, he also led the Goldeyes with 30 doubles, which is a career high for him.
"He's a solid contributor on the offensive side and defensive side," Forney said. "He's as good as any catcher in our league defensively and offensively he's matured a bit more each year. We hit him in the middle of the line up last year. He puts the ball in play and he's certainly become a good RBI guy."
Defensively, Alen threw out 30 percent of opposing base stealers and he played 17 games at first base.
He will return to Winnipeg for his fourth season, which will make him the first catcher in franchise history to play four seasons for the Goldeyes. During his first three seasons with Winnipeg (2007, 2010-2011), Alen has a .315 batting average with 19 home runs and 157 RBI in 269 games.
The Goldeyes now have 14 players signed for the 2012 season, including six pitchers and eight position players.
Fans looking to purchase season tickets and nine-game mini packs for the 2012 season can call the Goldeyes office at 982-BASE (2273) or visit the Shaw Park box office.
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