EL1 Erie SeaWolves

Kody Kirkland Promoted To Toledo

Published on August 16, 2006 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release


(Erie, PA) - The Detroit Tigers announced today that Erie SeaWolves third baseman Kody Kirkland has been promoted to Triple-A Toledo.

Kirkland, who was one of four SeaWolves on the Eastern League's Southern Division All-Star squad, batted .215 with a team leading 23 doubles and 19 home runs. He also knocked in 58 RBI in 107 games for Erie.

Kirkland's 19 home runs led the SeaWolves and were tied for fourth in the Eastern League. He was also fourth in the league in extra-base hits with 46.

Kirkland joins Brent Clevlen, Chris Maples, Mike Rabelo and Humberto Sanchez who have all received promotions this season.

Nick McIntyre from Class-A Lakeland has replaced Kirkland on the Erie roster. It will be McIntyre's second stint with the 'Wolves in 2006. In 10 games for Erie, McIntyre batted .205 with a double and an RBI. For more information, contact Greg Gania at (814) 456-1300.

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