Cougars Receive '14 Draft Pick Chesny Young
Published on July 24, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, have announced that infielder Chesny Young has joined the Cougars from Short-A Boise while infielder David Bote has been transferred to Boise. Today's roster move maintains the Midwest League maximum of 25 active players as the Cougars continue a six-game homestand this evening against South Bend. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.
Young (14th round, 2014) becomes the second member of the Cubs' 2014 draft class to join the Cougars this summer as 1st round pick Kyle Schwarber played in 23 games before receiving a recent promotion to Class-A Advanced Daytona. In 15 games at Boise, Young batted .354 with an on-base percentage of .466 while driving in 9 runs. Young has been used primarily as a second baseman this summer since being signed by the Cubs. As a collegian at Mercer University, Young was an All-American and Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year and this past season, Young led the team with a .348 batting average.
PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE NOW - Fans can purchase tickets for the Cougars' first home playoff game, to be held at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Thursday, September 4 at 6 p.m. That evening's game will be Game 2 of a best-of-three series in the Midwest League Playoff's opening round. The Cougars will play the Western Division second half wild card winner, which will be determined later this season.
The September 4 game is a Thirsty Thursday, sponsored by Miller Lite, and will feature $1 select beers, sodas and hot dogs. Group packages for that evening's game, including party suite rentals, are also on sale. Fans can call (630) 232-8811 to order tickets.
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