Barbary Voted Best Managerial Prospect

Published on August 18, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release


Columbus, GA - Columbus Catfish manager Travis Barbary was named the Best Managerial Prospect in the South Atlantic League in an annual survey of Best Tools in professional baseball. The August 14-27 issue of Baseball America tabbed Barbary based on a survey completed by the field manager of each SAL team.

Barbary led the Catfish to a 37-33 (.529) record and fourth place finish during the first half. He has been with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization for 12 seasons, two as head of the Columbus affiliate.

Also receiving acknowledgement was former Catfish OF Sergio Pedroza. Pedroza was named the Best Power Prospect due to hitting 21 home runs and driving in 75 runs in 89 games with Columbus. He was subsequently promoted to the Vero Beach Dodgers (High-A) and then traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

The Catfish will take on the Kannapolis Intimidators Friday starting at 7:00pm, and then face the Rome Braves in a four-game road series. Columbus will be back in Golden Park Thursday, August 24 starting the last eight-game home stand of the season. For tickets or more information call (706) 571-8866 or visit www.ColumbusCatfish.com.

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