Colts Polcovich Sold to Marlins
Published on August 20, 2003 under Central Baseball League (Central League) News Release
San Angelo shortstop Kevin Polcovich was sold to the Florida Marlins on Wednesday.
Polcovich is expected to report to the Carolina Mudcats, the Marlins' Double-A Southern League affiliated in Zebulon, N.C.
A Central League mid-season All-Star, Polcovich batted .289 in 82 games for the Colts with 17 doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 43 RBIs, 16 stolen bases, a .363 on-base percentage and 19 errors at shortstop.
An ex-major leaguer, Polcovich played in 165 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1997-98, hitting .234 in 457 at bats with four homers and 35 RBIs.
The Mudcats are 71-52 overall and two games behind Tennessee in the second half East Division standings. They are guaranteed a playoff spot after winning the first half.
Founded in 1994, the independent Central League stretches from Mississippi to West Texas with 10 teams: the Alexandria (La.) Aces, Amarillo (Texas) Dillas, Coastal Bend (Robstown, Texas) Aviators, Edinburg (Texas) Roadrunners, Fort Worth (Texas) Cats, Jackson (Miss.) Senators, Rio Grande Valley (Harlingen, Texas) WhiteWings, San Angelo (Texas) Colts, Shreveport (La.) Sports and Springfield/Ozark (Mo.) Mountain Ducks.
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