SAL1 Greensboro Grasshoppers

Another First Rounder To Join Hoppers

Published on July 15, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release


(Greensboro, NC) The Florida Marlins announced today that 2006 First Round Draft pick Brett Sinkbeil has been added to the Greensboro Grasshoppers active roster.

A native of Sand Springs, Okla., the 6-foot-4, 185-pound right-hander was 5-1 with a 2.45 ERA in 11 starts (69.2 IP) during his junior season with Missouri State University. He complied a 19-14 record with a 3.55 ERA and 356 strikeouts during his three-year collegiate career.

Sinkbeil's addition to the Hoppers active roster brings the First Round Draft pick total to five.

"We are extremely pleased to have Brett join our team," said Grasshoppers President Donald Moore. "First Horizon Park is proving itself as a facility for young talent to develop and succeed in and we are delighted to be a part of that growth."

The Marlins have slated Sinkbeil to make his first start in a Greensboro uniform at 7:00pm on Monday, July 17 when the Grasshoppers take on the Lakewood Blueclaws. For ticket information, please contact the Grasshoppers Box Office at 336.268.2255 or online at www.gsohoppers.com

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