Catfish Call Up Hinkle and Mejias
April 30, 2008 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release
Columbus, Georgia- Effective Thursday May 1st, the Columbus Catfish will be calling up right-handed pitchers Austin Hinkle and Jose Mejias from extended spring training. Columbus will also be sending relief pitchers John Baird and Travis Risser to extended spring training.
Hinkle spent the 2007 season with the Princeton Devil Rays, compiling a record of 4-2 with a 1.64 ERA. With the New York Mets Venezuela League team, Jose Mejias went 4-5 and notched a 3.20 ERA.
The Catfish continue their series with the Tourists Thursday night at historic Golden Park; first pitch at 7 P.M..
Tickets may be purchased by calling (706) 571-8866 or by ordering online at www.columbuscatfish.com. The Golden Park ticket office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Catfish are the Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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