Knuckleballer Haeger Recalled to Chicago
July 12, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
FORT MILL, S.C. - July 12, 2007 - The Chicago White Sox have recalled knuckleball pitcher Charlie Haeger from Charlotte. Haeger appeared in 17 games, all of them starts, for the Knights this season. He was 4-11 with a 4.81 ERA and threw 2 complete games. Haeger leaves the Knights as one of the league leaders in strikeouts with 92.
In 2006, Haeger led the International League in wins with 14 and was named to the IL All-Star team. He was a September call-up in 2006, appearing in 7 games going 1-1 with a 3.44 ERA. Haeger is expected to be used out of the White Sox bullpen.
Earlier in the week the White Sox optioned pitcher Gavin Floyd to Charlotte. Floyd made one start for the White Sox on July 6th against Minnesota in the second game of a double header. Floyd lasted 5.2 innings, allowing 6 runs off 8 hits, walking 4 and striking out 2. Floyd earned the loss.
For the Knights, Floyd was the team's best starting pitcher of the season. He was named to the IL All-Star team as he went 7-3 with a 3.10 ERA. Floyd has 80 strikeouts and just 31 walks in 15 starts.
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