Bud Jeter Added to 2016 California League All-Star Squad
Published on June 17, 2016 under California League (CalL1)
Visalia Rawhide News Release
VISALIA, CA - The Visalia Rawhide announce today that RHP Bud Jeter has been added as a 2016 California League All-Star and will join 3B Dawel Lugo in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, June 21st to represent the Rawhide in the 20th annual California - Carolina League All-Star Game.
The 6'3," 205-pound right-handed relief pitcher was promoted from the Kane County Cougars on May 11th, 2015 to the Visalia Rawhide. Since then Jeter has gone 11-0 for Visalia appearing 74 times out of the bullpen and notching 11 saves in 13 attempts.
The former Presbyterian College hurler is 7-0 in 2016 with Visalia, having appeared 26 times out of the bullpen. Jeter has logged 31.1 innings on the mound for the Rawhide and is 10-for-10 in saves this season. He's allowed six runs (all earned) on 20 hits, including two home runs while walking 16 and striking out 42. He has an ERA of 1.72 and his batting average against is just .183.
Jeter, 24, was originally a 25th round draft selection by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013 and the Colombia, SC native is in his fourth professional season.
Also, Announced today was 3B Dawel Lugo will participate in the 2016 All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday June 20th on the Air Craft Carrier the USS Midway.
For more information regarding the 2016 California - Carolina League All-Star festivities visit Stormbaseball.com.
The Rawhide continue their homestand tonight against the Lake Elsinore Storm at Recreation Ballpark with a 7:00 p.m. first pitch. 2016 marks the 70th year of baseball in Visalia at Recreation Ballpark and the 10th season as an Arizona Diamondback affiliate in the California League. For more information or tickets call 559-732-4433 or head to Rawhidebaseball.com. You can follow the Rawhide on Twitter (@VisaliaRawhide), Facebook (TheRawhide), Instagram (@visaliarawhide) and Snap Chat (visaliarawhide).Â
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