Can-Am New Jersey Jackals

Carraballo Named Player of the Week

July 9, 2012 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Little Falls, NJ - New Jersey outfielder Francisco Caraballo has been named this week's Batter of the Week.

From July 2-8, Caraballo was 16-30 (.533) with two home runs, 10 RBIs, and his first triple since 2008.

Trailing 4-2 in the eighth inning, Carrballo's game-winning RBI single in the eighth inning against Rockland on July 6th was part of his three-hit day, one of three Carraballo recorded this week.

The Venezuela native is the sixth Jackal to win player of the week honors in 2012.

Carraballo started his career in the Houston Astros system in 2003, reaching AA with Corpus Christie Hooks in 2007. After a 23-home run, record setting year with the Worcester Tornadoes in 2008, Carraballo played two seasons with the Orix Buffaloes in Japan.

In his first season with the Jackals, Carraballo is batting .288 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs.

The New Jersey Jackals, proud members of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, play their home games at Yogi Berra Stadium located on the campus of Montclair State University in Little Falls, NJ. 2012 single-game tickets, season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available by calling 973-746-7434. Visit the Jackals online at www.jackals.com.

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