Caleb Smith Added to SAL All-Star Roster
Published on June 17, 2016 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
Augusta, GA - The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that five players on the Augusta GreenJackets roster have been chosen to participate in the 2016 South Atlantic League All-Star Game in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, June 21st.
Caleb Smith has pitched in relief for the GreenJackets in 2016, saving six games in six opportunities and boasting a sparkling 2.66 ERA. He has struck out 31 batters through 21 games so far on the season.
Phil Bickford, the 1st round draft pick out of College of Southern Nevada, has lived up to the billing thus far throughout his first season in Augusta. In 11 starts, the 6'4" RHP is 3-4 with a 2.70 ERA and has thrown 69 strikeouts. Bickford struck out a career high 10 batters in his first start for Augusta, April 8th at the Rome Braves. He earned his first win for Augusta April 20th against the Rome Braves. Bickford, however, will not be making the trip to Lexington as he has been promoted to the Class A - Advanced San Jose Giants.
Michael Santos has enjoyed a fine season so far for the GreenJackets. In 10 starts, Santos has compiled a 4-2 record with a 2.91 ERA. He has struck out 44 batters versus only five walks. Santos was recognized as the SAL Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 2nd through May 8th. He pitched a complete game shutout victory against the Greensboro Grasshoppers May 2nd. Santos struck out five, only allowing one hit. Santos is on the DL and will not be making the trip to Lexington.
Outfielder Dylan Davis has been one of Augusta's best hitters all season. Through 56 games Davis is hitting .282 with eight home runs, 38 RBI. Davis also boasts an impressive .371 on-base percentage and .490 slugging percentage.
Catcher Matt Winn has been fantastic since joining the GreenJackets in late April. Along with Santos, he was named the SAL Player of the Week for May 2nd - May 8th. Winn batted .474 with a .474 on-base percentage and a 1.000 slugging percentage during the week. He went an astonishing 9-19, with four doubles, two home runs, four RBI and five runs scored. On May 7th at the Rome Braves he went 4-5 with a double, home run and three RBI. He scored three runs. For the season, Winn is hitting .214 with five home runs and 17 RBI.
All Stats are current as of Friday, June 17th at 11:00AM.
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