Francescon Named BC Relief Pitcher of the Month of June
July 6, 2015 - Southern League (SL1) News Release
MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs announces the Southern League-BC Relief Pitcher of the Month for June. Righthander P.J. Francescon of the Tennessee Smokies (Chicago Cubs) was selected for the honors after converting each of his four save opportunities during the month.
Over eight innings in eight games, the 2014 and 2015 Southern League All-Star produced a perfect 0.00 ERA with seven strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.13. Francescon held opposing hitters to a meager .185 batting average. On the year, the righty has allowed just two earned runs in 29.2 total innings of work. Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 40th round of the 2011 draft out of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee, Francescon began his professional career as a starting pitcher. Since making the move to the bullpen with the Smokies in 2013, the active Southern League saves leader has lowered his ERA each season. In 374.2 career innings, Francescon has compiled a 42-40 record with a 3.39 ERA.
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Southern League Stories from July 6, 2015
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- Bullpen Solid in 5-1 Win - Montgomery Biscuits
- Diaz Hurls Generals to 2-1 Victory - Mississippi Braves
- Suns and Lookouts Suspended in Fifth - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Wada Joins Smokies on MLB Rehab Assignment, 2010 AL All-Star Soriano Transferred to Tennessee - Knoxville Smokies
- Francescon Named Southern League's Top Reliever for Month of June - Knoxville Smokies
- Smith Optioned to Pensacola - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Francescon Named BC Relief Pitcher of the Month of June - SL1
- Smith to Jupiter; Donatello Returns from Disabled List - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Adam Brett Walker II Selected Southern League Player of the Month - SL1
- Biscuits Sweep Southern League Weekly Awards - Montgomery Biscuits
- Southern League Names Pitcher and Player of the Week - SL1
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