SAL1 Hickory Crawdads

Former 'Dad Jurickson Profar Promoted to Rangers

Published on September 1, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release


The Crawdads also have announced that RHP Arlett Mavare has been promoted to the Round Rock Express (AAA) and LHP Greg Williams will be joining the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High-A). Mavare posted a 5-5 record, a 3.57 ERA, and a team-high 102 strikeouts and five saves through 40 relief outings and 80.2 total innings. Williams appeared in 20 games out of the bullpen, going 2-0 with a 3.49 ERA, four saves and 25 strikeouts in 28.1 total innings. They become the 11th and 12th Crawdads to be promoted this season.

Alvarez, 20, made 18 relief outings for Spokane before being promoted to Hickory, and went 2-2 with a 2.61 ERA. Through 48.1 total innings, he struck out 40 batters and only issued nine walks. The native of Valencia, Venezuela signed with the Rangers as a non-drafted free agent in 2009.

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