Josh Ludy and Ben Bracewell Sold to Oakland Athletics
July 22, 2014 - Frontier League (FL)
River City Rascals News Release
The River City Rascals are proud to announce that catcher Josh Ludy and starting pitcher Ben Bracewell have both been sold to the Oakland Athletics:
Josh Ludy:
After being nominated as the Frontier League West All-Star starting catcher, the former Philadelphia Philly, Josh Ludy, led the Frontier League in almost every offensive category imaginable. Not only did the first-year Rascal lead the league in hitting at .362, he also led in Home Runs and RBI with 16 and 50 respectively. In addition to the Triple Crown offensive categories, Ludy also led the Frontier League in Total Bases, Extra-Base Hits, and Slugging Percentage.
Since joining River City and once again becoming an everyday starting catcher, 254017335500Ludy has put up ridiculous numbers in a Raskies uniform. Ludy's first half provided only one question: Not would he sign with a Major League Organization, but when would he sign with a Major League Organization.
Manager Steve Brook and the entire River City Rascals organization wish Ludy the best and hope to see him succeed just as he has at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. Ludy now becomes the fifth Rascal to sign with a Major League Organization so far this season.
Ben Bracewell:
Rookie starting pitcher Ben Bracewell has also been sold to the Oakland Athletics. Through four starts this season, Bracewell has accrued a 1-0 record with a 7.56 ERA. The right-hander out of Mississippi State University was shocked that he didn't get drafted in the June MLB Draft, but was happy to join River City and continue his baseball career.
Bracewell becomes the sixth Rascal to sign with a Major League Organization this season, and the entire River City organization hope to see him succeed alongside teammate Josh Ludy.
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