Jurries, Ring Win Weekly Kudos
May 16, 2003 - Southern League (SL1) News Release
Hitter of the Week
JAMES JURRIES â GREENVILLE BRAVES
In a week that saw several outstanding offensive performances, Greenville Braves' third baseman James Jurries was named the BC Powder Southern League Hitter of the Week. Jurries hit .577 (15-for-26), drove in seven runs and scored seven times. Jurries smacked seven extra-base hits with six doubles and a home run. For the week, the 24-year-old had a .924 slugging percentage and a .607 on-base percentage. Jurries has been on a tear of late hitting .512 (21-for-41) in his last 12 games. The Atlanta Braves selected Jurries in the 6th round of the June 2002 draft out of Tulane University. He resides in Lake Jackson, TX.
AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR SB AVG
Jurries 26 7 15 7 6 0 1 0 .577
Pitcher of the Week
ROYCE RING â BIRMINGHAM BARONS
Birmingham Barons' closer Royce Ring was honored as the BC Powder Southern League Pitcher of the Week after picking up three saves in four appearances. The big lefthander closed out four games during the week picking up a save against the Jacksonville Suns on May 9, the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx on May 10, and again against the Diamond Jaxx on May 12. He also pitched a scoreless inning against the Carolina Mudcats on May 15. For the week, the 22-year-old pitched 3.1 innings, surrendering no runs on one hit while striking out eight and walking none. Ranked by Baseball America as the 10th best prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization, he was selected in the first round (18th overall) in the June 2002 draft out of San Diego State University. He resides in La Mesa, CA.
W-L IP SO BB HITS ERA SV
Ring 0-0 3.1 8 0 1 0.00 3
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