SL1 Mississippi Braves

Kubitza Named Player of the Week

Published on July 7, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS -- Mississippi Braves third baseman Kyle Kubitza was named Southern League Player of the Week for the week of June 30-July 6. In six games during the week, Kubitza posted a .435 batting average with two doubles, two triples and six RBI. He also had a .696 slugging percentage.

The Texas native strung together a 12-game hitting streak June 13-27, hitting .400 during that period. Kubitza currently ranks fourth among Southern League Leaders with a .315 batting average for the year. His .408 on-base percentage ranks second while his seven triples rank tied for third-most in the league.

Kubitza leads the M-Braves club in games played (81) and stolen bases (16). He also leads in runs scored (48), hits (86), doubles (21), triples (7) and walks (42). Kubitza entered the 2014 season ranked by Baseball America as the Braves 22nd-best prospect and the "Best Infield Arm" in the Atlanta farm system. He was originally selected by the Braves in the third round of the 2011 draft out of Texas State.

The Mississippi Braves baseball team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since making the move from Greenville, SC, in 2005, over 85 M-Braves have gone on to play in the big leagues. The M-Braves have made postseason play three times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Tickets are on sale now. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com, facebook.com/mbraves and twitter.com/mbraves.

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