Braves Number One Draft Pick to Pitch Tomorrow

Published on August 10, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

The Rome Braves announce that first round draft selection Sean Gilmartin will start tomorrow night's game. Gilmartin was the Atlanta Braves' first round draft pick in June from Florida State. In his last season with the Seminoles, Gilmartin went 12-1 with a 1.83 ERA to tie for the ACC-lead in wins. He struck out 122 batters and walked only 20 in 113 1/3 innings. He struck out 11 batters on four separate occasions this season, including a career-high 13 in eight innings against Duke on April 22. Thursday game time is 7PM.

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