Bolden promoted to AAA Oklahoma City
September 1, 2009 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, N.C. - The Hickory Crawdads, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Texas Rangers, announced on Tuesday that OF/1B Jared Bolden has been promoted by Texas to the class AAA Oklahoma City RedHawks in the Pacific Coast League.
Bolden, 22, appeared in 107 games with the Crawdads this season, registering a .238 batting average with one home run and 34 RBIs. The native of Lynchburg, Virginia, leads all current Crawdads with 62 runs scored this season, and also is second in games played, hits (88) and walks (38). Bolden put together a personal season-high hitting streak of nine games, from Aug. 20 to Aug. 28, with 11 hits during that stretch.
Bolden becomes the first 2009 Crawdad to reach the AAA level, and the 12th Crawdad overall to earn a promotion this season. LHP Martin Perez is currently with the AA Frisco RoughRiders, while RF Mike Bianucci, LHP Richard Bleier, INF Jake Kaase, C Doug Hogan, INF Erik Morrison, CF David Paisano, OF Timmy Rodriguez, LHP Glenn Swanson and RHP Tyler Tufts are all currently on the High-A Bakersfield Blaze. Current Crawdads OF Eric Fry also spent a month with Bakersfield.
Crawdads Clippings:
Hickory returns to L.P. Frans Stadium for their final home series of the 2009 season from Tuesday, Sept. 1 to Thursday, Sept. 3 against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The Crawdads Unemployment Night will be extended to this series as well. Fans can receive four free tickets to any of the three games by presenting their NCESC debit card or printed online statement at the Crawdads Ticket Office.
The Tuesday, Sept. 1 game is the last Dollar Day of the season -- buy one grandstand ticket and get an additional one for just a buck! Nine other items around the ballpark will also be priced at only $1, including select delicious concessions items and souvenir programs. Then, all kids in attendance on Wednesday, Sept. 2 can run the bases like the pros after the game. The series and home schedule concludes with a $1 Beverage Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, when your favorite beverages cost just a buck at L.P. Frans Stadium!
Get Tickets:
Single game tickets for all 2009 Crawdads games are on sale at the Crawdads Ticket Office and online at www.hickorycrawdads.com and start at just $6! Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Crawdads office, located at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW or by calling 322-3000.
Season tickets, group outings and corporate partnerships for the 2010 season are available right now at the Crawdads Front Office or by calling (828) 322-3000.
South Atlantic League Stories from September 1, 2009
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- Grasshoppers spring past Crawdads in opener - Hickory Crawdads
- Rome Shutout Twice - Rome Emperors
- A Two-For-Tuesday For Kyeong Kang - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Charleston Sweeps Tuesday Doubleheader From Rome - Charleston RiverDogs
- Huntzinger, Bullpen Halt Hot Rods, 3-0, for Drive's 12th Shutout - Greenville Drive
- West Virgina powers by Kannapolis, 7-3 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Asheville Comes Up Short In Game One - Asheville Tourists
- Leach Strong Again In Power Victory - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Pellegrini ties single-season HR mark in Legends win - Lexington Legends
- Pitching Earns GreenJackets Earn Key Twinbill Sweep - Augusta GreenJackets
- Weird Hit Wins it for Lakewood - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- GreenJackets Take Twin Bill - Savannah Sand Gnats
- McLouth to Rehab in Rome - Rome Emperors
- Tree Planting Scheduled for Wednesday - Rome Emperors
- Bolden promoted to AAA Oklahoma City - Hickory Crawdads
- GreenJackets Extend "Fan Appreciation Weekend" - Augusta GreenJackets
- BlueClaws Clinch 2009 Attendance Title - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Former Sand Gnat Josh Thole Called Up To New York - Savannah Sand Gnats
- RiverDogs Return Thursday for Final Homestand - Charleston RiverDogs
- Beckham Named South Atlantic League All-Star - Bowling Green Hot Rods
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