SAL1 Delmarva Shorebirds

Jason Fransz named Player of the Week

August 9, 2004 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


Jason Fransz has made an incredible impact with the 'Birds! This past week - in just six games he has had 23 At-Bats, 11 Hits, 5 Runs scored, 3 Homeruns, 8 RBI's all while boasting a .478 Batting Average. That is why Jason Fransz is our BIRD WORD! Player of the Week!

On Friday night, August 6, Fransz put on a 4 for 5 display with two homeruns that the entire stadium knew it was gone as soon as it left the bat!

Jason Fransz, who was an 8th Round Draft Pick in 2002 for the Chicago Cubs, then last July the Texas Rangers acquired Fransz and cash from the Cubs in exchange for OF Doug Glanville. Now, Delmarva has him and keeping him in the Orioles Organization!

Your Delmarva Shorebirds wrap up this eight-game homestand Monday, August 9 against the Augusta GreenJackets, gametime 7:05pm as the 'Birds look to keep the winning streak alive and attempt the 4-game sweep of the 'Jackets!

Congratulations Jason Fransz for being our BIRD WORD! Player of the Week!




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