Francis Marion Standout Added to Bullpen
May 25, 2014 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of rookie right-handed pitcher Jeffery Stoner.
Stoner, 22, went 2-3 with a 1.85 ERA and seven saves for NCAA II Francis Marion University in his senior season this spring. Among his senior season honours, Stoner was named to the All-Peach Belt Conference First Team, NCBWA All-Southeast Region Second Team and Daktronics All-Region Second Team. He holds the school record for appearances with 72, is second in saves with 19 and fourth in strikeouts with 260. He was 21-19 with a 3.00 ERA in four seasons with Francis Marion.
The Goldeyes now have 22 players on their active roster, including 12 pitchers and 10 position players.
Winnipeg concludes their season-opening 10-game road trip this afternoon at 2 p.m. against the Lincoln Saltdogs at Haymarket Park.
The Goldeyes' home opener is tomorrow night against the Sioux City Explorers. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. and the first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a 2014 Winnipeg Goldeyes magnet schedule.
Tickets for all 2014 Winnipeg Goldeyes games are available through Ticketmaster by clicking on Goldeyes.com, calling 1-855-GOLDEYE or visiting any Ticketmaster location, including the Shaw Park box office.
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