Chris Pennell Returns to Rockers for 2020
March 10, 2020 - Atlantic League (AtL)
High Point Rockers News Release
High Point Rockers pitcher Chris Pennell
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High Point, N.C.- The High Point Rockers announced the return of pitcher Chris Pennell on Monday. Pennell joined the Rockers' 2019 campaign in progress and proved a valuable addition to the club as both a starting pitcher and out of the bullpen.
Pennell recorded a career-high 60 innings pitched last year, which was split between Gary (American Association), Lake Erie (Frontier League) and High Point. As a member of the Rockers, he posted a 2-1 record with an even 3.00 ERA in 11 appearances (7 starts). More impressively, he logged a 1.19 WHIP and opponents batted a meager .192 off him.
Making his High Point debut on July 24th, Pennell pitched 6 shutout innings of 3-hit ball against Southern Maryland. In his 7 starts, Pennell went 2-1 with a 2.92 ERA. After being shifted to the bullpen in September, he responded with 3 shutout outings before being roughed up in his final appearance. Still, he posted a 3.60 ERA out of the bullpen during the final weeks of the playoff chase. Manager Jamie Keefe said of him: "Pennell was fantastic for us when we needed him in 2019."
The Rockers begin the 2020 campaign at home against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Thursday, April 30th. Season Tickets, including half-season and partial season plans, as well as Group Outings are currently on sale with single game tickets being made available at a later date. For more information on how to get your seats for the Triad's premier baseball experience, call (336) 888-1000 or visit www.HighPointRockers.com.
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