MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons Receive 2010 NCAA Saves Leader Kevin Arico

June 25, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio-The Dayton Dragons announced the following roster moves today:

Right-handed pitcher Kevin Arico has been added to the roster after being selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round of the 2010 draft.

Right-handed pitcher Chase Ware and infielder Shane Carlson have been promoted to Lynchburg, the Reds Single-A affiliate in the Carolina League.

Right-handed pitcher Josh Ravin has been placed on the disabled list.

The Dragons roster is currently at 23 players, two below the Midwest League limit.

Arico (pronounced uh-REE-ko) played college baseball at the University of Virginia and served as the closer for the team in 2010 when he led the nation in saves with 18. His saves total tied the all-time Atlantic Coast Conference single-season record and broke the school record. He was a First Team All-ACC selection and is a finalist for the NCBWA's "Stopper of the Year" award. He posted a record of 1-1 with a 2.88 earned run average. He walked eight and struck out 44 in 34.1 innings. Virginia entered the post-season as the #5 national seed. They came within one victory of qualifying for the eight-team College World Series, losing to Oklahoma in the Super Regional. Arico is a native of Flemington, New Jersey.

Ware went 3-1 with a 1.84 ERA with the Dragons in 21 games out of the bullpen. He led the team with seven saves.

Carlson appeared in 38 games with the Dragons, batting .275 with one home run and 25 runs batted in.

Ravin made 12 starts on the mound, posting a record of 2-6 with a 4.79 ERA.

The Dragons open the second half tonight at Lansing at 7:05 p.m. (1410 WING; www.daytondragons.com). They return home Monday to host Fort Wayne at Fifth Third Field at 7:00 p.m.

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