Canaries Sign Grayson, Release Gomez
Published on June 20, 2015 under American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release
Outfielder Chris Grayson with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans
(Sioux Falls Canaries)
SIOUX FALLS, SD-The Sioux Falls Canaries announced on Saturday afternoon that they have signed outfielder, Chris Grayson to a contract and released utility-man, Edwin Gomez.
The 25-year-old Grayson enters his first season with the Canaries after spending the last four seasons in the Texas Rangers organization. The Monroe, LA native holds a .244 career batting average to go along with 74 doubles, 24 homeruns and 148 RBI's.
Grayson posted a .289 batting average in 24 games last season for the Rangers class A+ affiliate, Myrtle Beach Pelicans before getting called up to AA. He appeared in 44 games for the AA Frisco Biscuits, hitting .241 while collecting 10 extra-base hits and 20 RBI's.
Gomez was released after posting a .184 batting average with three doubles, a homerun, and five RBI's.
The Birds' continue their Father's Day weekend series against their I-29 rivals, the Sioux City Explorers at 6:05 PM on Saturday night. LHP Joe Bircher (2-1, 2.45 ERA) will make his sixth start of the season.
The Mobil Oil Super Tour makes a stop at Sioux Falls Stadium on Saturday, with their mascot, Mobil Sam making an appearance. There will be prizes and promotions throughout the game. Fans can also enjoy bottled Coca-Cola products for only $2 from 5-6 PM.
Get your tickets to any Canaries home game this season by contacting the Canaries Ticket Office at (605) 336-6060 or visit www.sfcanaries.com. No matter your schedule, the Canaries have a ticket package for you. Ask a Canaries representative about the weekender, perch packs or E-Z Game Tickets.
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