AtL Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Hamren Rounds out Latest Additions to the Crab Pot

Published on April 4, 2014 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs News Release


WALDORF, MD- Less than a week after signing RHPs Peter Parise and Ian Marshall, manager Lance Burkhart continues to adhere to the adage that "pitching wins championships." Today, he announced the signing of RHP Erik Hamren, who brings with him experience at the Major League level with the San Diego Padres back in 2011. This season will be Hamren's first with the Blue Crabs.

Hamren began the 2013 season with the Double-A Mississippi Braves of the Atlanta Braves farm system before being traded to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Between the two clubs, he posted a sparkling ERA of just 3.08 in 45 games. Working as a reliever, Hamren struck out a staggering 76 batters in only 64.1 innings of work, which averages out to 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings pitched.

Prior to last season, the 6'1", 195lb righty spent 2011 and 2012 with the San Diego Padres organization. Hamren began the 2011 season with their Single-A club, before skyrocketing through their Double-A and Triple-A teams due to his outstanding performances. He finished that season with a total record of 5-0, an ERA of 1.05, and an average of more than one strikeout per inning (71 K in 68.2 IP).

Hamren, 27, was born in Newport Beach, CA. He attended Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA before enrolling at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA. In 2008 the Chicago Cubs selected him in the 37th round of the MLB June Amateur Draft. In a professional career spanning six seasons, Hamren has accumulated 326 strikeouts in 330.2 innings pitched and has a superb ERA of 3.46.

The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are "Major League ready" and in the last 16 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland. The franchise will look to open its 7th season on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.SOMDbluecrabs.com for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark today!

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