Bees Sign MLB Veteran Greg Golson
Published on March 18, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
(New Britain, Conn.) - New Britain team officials today announced that the club has signed outfielder Greg Golson for the 2016 inaugural season.
Golson becomes the first member of the Bees' roster with previous MLB experience, having spent parts of four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. A native of Austin, Texas, Golson was drafted in the first round (21st overall) by Philadelphia in the 2004 MLB Amateur Draft. Known for his speed, Golson stole over 200 bases during his 10 year MiLB career.
The 30-year old also has Atlantic League experience with the Lancaster Barnstormers in 2013 and 2014, batting .312 with 20 RBIs in 51 games during the 2014 campaign. Most recently, the right handed hitting Golson played in Mexico, posting a .320 batting average with 53 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in 102 games with three different clubs. The 6-foot, 190 lbs. outfielder has experience at all three outfield positions, primarily playing right field during his Major League tenure.
"Greg brings great Major League experience to our roster," said Manager Stan Cliburn. "We're looking forward to having his presence in our clubhouse and his bat in our lineup for our inaugural campaign."
Bees' individual tickets will go on sale this Saturday, March 19th at 10 AM exclusively at New Britain Stadium and will be available online the following day (March 20th) at 10 AM. New Britain's mascot will also be unveiled at the event.
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