Gabbard Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week
Published on May 8, 2006 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- Portland Sea Dogs left-handed pitcher Kason Gabbard has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of Week for the week of May 1-7, 2006. Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) made the selection.
Gabbard, a native of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, posted a 2-0 record with 17 strikeouts and a 0.69 ERA in two starts for Portland during the week. In his first start of the week on May 1st against the Connecticut Defenders (Giants) at Hadlock Field, the 24-year old, tossed six innings of scoreless ball surrendering just two hits. He did not walk a batter and matched a career high with ten strikeouts. In his second appearance of the week, he earned a win against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins) on May 7th at New Britain. Gabbard tossed seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits. He walked two and struck out seven.
Gabbard a 6'4", 200 lb. left-handed pitcher was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the June 2000 draft. For the season, Gabbard is tied for the Eastern League lead in wins with four. He has recorded a 4-1 record with a 3.13 ERA in six starts.
Gabbard was also selected as the Eastern League Pitcher of the week for the week of August 9-15, 2004.
The Sea Dogs begin a three game series tonight with the Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) at 6:00 PM at Hadlock Field. Tickets to all Sea Dogs home games are available and can be ordered by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or on-line at www.seadogs.com.
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