Cheng selected as top left handed starter in Midwest League for 2005
August 24, 2005 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
Lansing, Mich.- Rosters for the 2005 Midwest League Post-Season were announced today and Lansing left handed starter Chi-Hung Cheng was named to the squad as the left handed pitcher, one of 14 spots on the Post Season All Star roster voted on by the league's 14 Field Managers.
Cheng, 20, was also named to the Midwest League's Mid-Season All-Star squad, but did not participate in the game played at Peoria's O'Brien Field. The left hander from Kaohsiung City, Taiwan is currently 6-6 on the season with an ERA of 3.28 in 25 games for the Lugnuts in 2005. His 140 strikeouts rank tops in the Midwest League.
Cheng's selection to the squad made him the only Lugnuts player to be picked. South Bend, the team with the best overall record in the league at the time of this release had three players selected as well as having the Midwest League MVP, Midwest League Prospect of the Year, and Manager of the Year. 10 of the 14 clubs in the league had at least one representative with Burlington, Clinton, Fort Wayne and West Michigan left without a roster spot.
2005 Midwest League Post Season All-Star Roster:
Catcher: Michael Collins, Cedar Rapids(Angels)
First Base: Cesar Nicolas, South Bend(Diamondbacks)
Tonys Gutierrez, Dayton(Reds)
Second Base: Eric Patterson, Chicago(Cubs)
Third Base: David Winfree, Beloit(Twins)
Shortstop: Matt Tuiasosopo, Wisconsin(Mariners)
Outfield: Carlos Gonzales, South Bend(Diamondbacks)
Ryan Harvey, Peoria(Cubs)
Javier Herrera, Kane County(Athletics)
Designated Hitter: John Jaso, Southwest M ichigan(Devil Rays)
RH Pitcher: Sean Gallagher, Peoria(Cubs)
LH Pitcher: Chi-Hung Cheng, Lansing(Blue Jays)
RH Reliever: Matt Elliott, South Bend(Diamondbacks)
LH Reliever: Kevin Ool, Swing of the Quad Cities(Cardinals)
UP NEXT: The Lugnuts will open a four-game homestand on Thursday night as they play host to the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. with pregame coverage on 92.7 FM The Ticket beginning at 6:55.
PROMOTION: Molson Thirsty Thursday featuring $2.00 20 oz. beers and sodas along with four buffalo style chicken wings for $2.00. Thursday night will also feature the return of the ever-popular Jimmy Buffett Beach Party night presented by Corona. For tickets or promotional information, log onto www.lansinglugnuts.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (517) 485.4500, ext. 251
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