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Journell Makes Major League Debut

June 30, 2003 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
New Jersey Cardinals News Release


On Sunday, June 29th, former New Jersey Cardinals pitcher, Jim Journell (NJC-00) was called up by the St. Louis Cardinals. Following the call-up, Journell appeared in that days contest against the Kansas City Royals. Pitching one inning in relief, Journell gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits with 2 walks and 1 strikeout.

Journell was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinalsin the 4th round of the June 1999 free-agent draft. In 2000, Journell appeared in 13 games with the New Jersey Cardinals making one start. For the NJCs, Journell went 1-0 with a 1.97 ERA in 32 innings pitched.

Journell becomes the 21st former New Jersey Cardinal to be promoted to the Major Leagues. Others include former manager Jose Oquendo (NJC-98) and players Matt Morris (NJC-95), Brady Raggio (NJC-94), Curtis King (NJC-94), Keith Glauber (NJC-94), Carl Dale (NJC-94), Miguel Mejia (NJC-97), Adam Kennedy (NJC-97), Chad Hutchinson (NJC-98), Justin Brunette (NJC-97), Gene Stechshulte (NJC-96/97), Chris Richard (NJC-95), Britt Reames (NJC-95), Jason Karnuth (NJC-97), Josh Pearce (NJC-99), Jose Leon (NJC-96), Covelli Crisp (NJC-00), Esix Snead (NJC-98), Les Walrond (NJC 98), Bo Hart (NJC 99), and Jim Journell (NJC 00).

In another roster move, New Jersey Cardinal catcher Andrew Ginther was called up to the Peoria Chiefs (Single-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals).



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