Kulik Headed to Colorado System
Published on December 19, 2013 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
CAMDEN, N.J. - Former Riversharks pitcher Ryan Kulik has signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies with an invitation to spring training. The Marlton product has reported to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Kulik was selected in the eighth round of the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals after playing for Rowan University. In 2010 he peaked with Triple-A Memphis, posting a 5.31 ERA in 39 innings. He missed most of 2011 and all of 2012 recovering from an elbow injury. In 2013, his only year with the Riversharks, Kulik went 2-11 with a 5.83 ERA in 24 appearances, including 20 starts. He struck out 83 batters in 108.0 innings.
"We could not be happier for Ryan that he is back in a major league system," said Riversharks President and General Manager Adam Lorber. "We are proud of what he accomplished here while playing at home and we are excited to see what he will do next."
Kulik's agreement represents the third signing of a 2013 Rivershark by a major league organization this offseason. RHP Jon Velasquez signed with the Minnesota Twins before being drafted by the New York Mets in the minor league portion of the Rule V Draft and OF Burt Reynolds inked a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners.
About the Camden Riversharks: The Camden Riversharks are entering their 14th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Since the team's inception in 2001, the Riversharks have called Campbell's Field home, located on the Camden Waterfront. With sightlines that include the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline, the views from Campbell's Field are like few others in professional baseball. The team provides a competitive baseball product, while maintaining an affordable family friendly atmosphere.
The Riversharks play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are "Major League ready" and in the last 16 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball.
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