Goldeyes Add Speedy Hill, Rookie Hovey
Published on June 26, 2019 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes made several transactions in advance of Tuesday's game at Sioux City, including the addition of outfielder Tyler Hill and rookie infielder Jordan Hovey.
Hill played in 51 games earlier this season for the High-A Florida State League's Tampa Tarpons (New York Yankees), hitting .242 with five home runs and 20 RBI. Last season, the Wilmington, Delaware native posted a .348 on-base percentage with 27 stolen bases in 124 games for the High-A Carolina League's Salem Red Sox (Boston Red Sox).
Hill was drafted by the Red Sox in the 19th round in 2014 out of the Delaware Military Academy in Wilmington. The 23-year-old is in his sixth season of professional baseball, and joins the Goldeyes with a career .351 on base percentage. Hill has averaged 88 runs scored, 25 doubles, eight home runs, 40 stolen bases, and 59 walks per 162 games as a professional. A right-handed batter and fielder, Hill was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the minor league phase of the 2018 Rule V Draft before he was subsequently traded by Detroit to the New York Yankees.
Hill homered and doubled in his Goldeyes' debut on Tuesday night at Sioux City.
Hovey just finished his college career at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. The Edwardsville, Illinois native hit .262 with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 49 games for the Bluejays this past spring. The 21-year-old also played at Jefferson College (Hillsboro, Missouri) and Missouri State University (Springfield, Missouri). A left-handed batter and right-handed defender, Hovey compiled a .401 on-base percentage during his four collegiate seasons.
The Goldeyes also re-signed left-handed pitcher Joel Bender who had made six relief appearances before he was released from the active roster on June 7th in order to recover from upper body tightness. Bender officially returned on Tuesday, and pitched a scoreless inning at Sioux City.
Shortstop Adrian Marin was placed on the Inactive List last Wednesday due to an upper body injury, and is eligible to return on July 18th.
The Goldeyes released outfielder Josh Romanski from the active roster. Romanski suffered an upper body injury in the nightcap of Saturday's double header versus Milwaukee, and will continue to rehab in Winnipeg.
Additionally, the Goldeyes released right-handed pitchers Harrison Cooney and Eric Carter. Cooney had made six starts and three relief appearances for the Goldeyes. Carter was signed on April 19th before starting the season on the Inactive List. Carter has elected to retire from professional baseball.
The Goldeyes' active roster currently stands at the American Association maximum 23 players.
Game two of the three-game series at Sioux City is Wednesday night at 7:12 p.m. Mitchell Lambson (4-1, 2.70) takes on right-hander Eric Karch (0-3, 4.43). All the action can be heard locally on 93.7 FM CJNU and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca
The Goldeyes return home on Monday, July 1st when they host the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at 4:05 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale now by visiting www.goldeyes.com/tickets or by visiting the box office at Shaw Park.
For information on 2019 season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group tickets, call the Goldeyes' office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes' official website at www.goldeyes.com.
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