Four to Represent Catfish at SAL All-Star Game
June 6, 2006 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release
Columbus, GA - Rosters for the 2006 South Atlantic League All-Star Game were announced Tuesday, with four representatives of the Columbus Catfish. The Southern Division roster will include Catfish Manager Travis Barbary on the coaching staff, Left Fielder Drew Locke, Utility Infielder Russ Mitchell and Pitcher Cory Wade.
Barbary, in his second season with the Catfish, has led the squad to a 30-27 record and a tie for third place in the SAL Southern Division. The former Dodgers bullpen catcher is in his 12th season in the Los Angeles organization.
Locke is third in the SAL with a .345 average and second with 44 RBI. He also has scored 40 runs in 50 games. In the midst of a 15-game hitting streak Locke was named the BC Powder SAL Hitter of the Week for the week of May 22 through 28.
Primarily a third baseman, Mitchell has hit eight homers, 44 RBI and 40 runs. He leads the league with 22 doubles in 56 games.
Wade has compiled a 2-2 record and two saves with a 4.22 ERA. He has made six starts since moving from the bullpen to the starting rotation. In 49 innings Wade has 52 strikeouts and merely six walks.
The 47th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game will be played on Tuesday, June 20 at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio.
Catch the Catfish in action at Golden Park before the All-Star break. The current home stand features three more games against the Savannah Sand Gnats followed by a three-game series against the Rome Braves. On Thirsty Thursday soda and draft beer are only $1. Every Friday and Saturday the Fox 54 Family Fun Pack gets you four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks and a souvenir program for just $20. Saturday enjoy a visit from the ZOOperstars! on Little League Night. Little leaguers in uniform get in free. For tickets or more information call (706) 571-8866 or visit www.ColumbusCatfish.com.
South Atlantic League Stories from June 6, 2006
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- Catfish batter Gnats - Columbus Catfish
- Drive drown RiverDogs 3-2 - Greenville Drive
- Suns lose to Power 6-4 - Hagerstown Suns
- Five Shorebirds Fly to South Atlantic League All-Star Game - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Peacock, Yost named to SAL All-Star team - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Two BlueClaws pitchers named to All-Star roster - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Suns place two on All-Star roster - Hagerstown Suns
- Three RiverDogs named to All-Star team - Charleston RiverDogs
- Power sending four to All-Star game - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Mansolino's Bases Clearing Triple Leads âDads Past Greensboro - Hickory Crawdads
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