Baird Back to Columbus
Published on July 29, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release
Columbus, GA - The Catfish have received pitcher John Baird from Hudson Valley. To make room for Baird, Travis Barnett was placed on the 7-day disabled list.
Baird, a 22 year old right hander, began the season with Columbus. He appeared in 8 games, posting a 1-1 record with an 8.40 ERA. At Hudson Valley, Baird began to turn it around, going 1-3 with a 5.48 ERA in 11 games, 3 of them starts. More impressive were his strikeouts numbers at Hudson Valley, where he struck out 24 in 21 and 1/3 innings.
The Catfish begin a 4-game series with the Southern Division leading Augusta GreenJackets before leaving for Asheville for a 4-game set beginning Saturday.
The Catfish are the Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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- Suns falter in series opener - Hagerstown Suns
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- Legg Promoted to Major Leagues - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
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