Goldeyes Add Infielder Edgerton

June 3, 2018 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release

WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed infielder Jordan Edgerton on Sunday.

Edgerton hit .255 with seven home runs and 33 RBI in 70 games played last season for the Kansas City T-Bones. The Mount Holly, North Carolina native scores 29 runs with 15 doubles, two triples, eight stolen bases, and 18 walks. Defensively, Edgerton committed just 11 errors at third base while turning 13 double plays.

Edgerton was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the ninth round in 2014 out of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (Pembroke, North Carolina). The 6-foot-1, 190-pound infielder played three seasons in the Braves' organization, reaching High-A Carolina in 2016. Edgerton is a .241 career hitter in four professional seasons with 18 home runs and 188 RBI in 365 games played. The 24-year-old Edgerton owns a .932 fielding percentage in 342 career games at third base.

Edgerton appeared in nine games this season for the T-Bones, going 8-for-36 (.222) with two doubles.

The Goldeyes' active roster now stands at 23 players, which is the American Association maximum during the regular season.

The Goldeyes conclude a three-game series against the Chicago Dogs this afternoon at Impact Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. All the action can be heard locally on 93.7 FM CJNU and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca

The Goldeyes return home on Friday, June 8th when they open a six-game homestand against the Dogs. Tickets for all Goldeyes' home games are on sale now by calling 1-855-GOLDEYE, visiting www.ticketmaster.ca/Goldeyes, or visiting any Ticketmaster location, including the box office at Shaw Park.

For information regarding Winnipeg Goldeyes' season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group outings, call the Goldeyes' office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes' official website at www.goldeyes.com.

• Discuss this story on the American Association message board...

American Association Stories from June 3, 2018

• X's Complete Sweep of AirHogs - Sioux City Explorers
• AirHogs Fall in Finale vs. Explorers, Prep for T-Bones Tuesday - Texas AirHogs
• Eat, and Then Eat Some More, as 'Cats Take on Defending Champion Goldeyes - Gary SouthShore Railcats
• Saltdogs Score 16 Runs in Rubber Match Win - Lincoln Saltdogs
• American Association Game Recaps - AA
• RailCats Sign Infielder Will Savage - Gary SouthShore Railcats
• RailCats Seven-Game Winning Streak Snapped in 10-2 Loss - Gary SouthShore Railcats
• Solter Carries a Perfect Game into Seventh, But Saints Lose 1-0 - St. Paul Saints
• Dogs Snap 12 Game Skid, Win in Comeback Fashion - Chicago Dogs
• Goldeyes Fall Just Short in Series Finale against Dogs - Winnipeg Goldeyes
• Birds Lose Final Game Of Series - Sioux Falls Canaries
• Wingnuts Falter in Bid for Sweep of T-Bones - Wichita Wingnuts
• Railroaders Walk off Saints - Cleburne Railroaders
• Goldeyes Add Infielder Edgerton - Winnipeg Goldeyes
• Sun Jianzeng, Dillon Thomas Star But Explorers Take Game 2 - Texas AirHogs
• Strong Pitching Leads Explorers to Win - Sioux City Explorers

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Winnipeg Goldeyes Stories

• Thursday's Preseason Game at Fargo Cancelled
• Goldeyes Fall to RedHawks in Spring Debut
• Croes Headed to Giants' Organization
• Goldeyes Sign Former Big Leaguer, Canadian National Team Member Robson
• More Canadian Content: Goldeyes Trade for Slugging First Baseman Warkentin