SL1 Mississippi Braves

Lipka, Whalen Claim Weekly Honors

May 16, 2016 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - Outfielder Matt Lipka and RHP Rob Whalen have been named Mississippi Farm Bureau Player and Pitcher of the Week for the week ending Sunday, May 15.

Lipka, 24, posted a .333 average with a double and two RBI in six games this week. In 36 contests this season, Lipka is hitting .254 with 11 extra-base hits and nine RBI. He spent last season at Double-A Mississippi after missing most of 2013 with an injury. In 119 games last season, he posted a .246 average with 45 runs, 26 RBI and 16 stolen bases. Lipka was selected by the Braves in the supplemental round of the 2010 draft out of McKinney High School (TX).

Whalen, 22, picked up the win after holding the BayBears to just one earned run on four hits through six innings last Thursday. The right-hander is 2-3 with a 3.47 ERA in seven starts for the M-Braves this season. Opponents are hitting .214 against Whalen. He was acquired by the Braves along with RHP John Gant from the New York Mets in exchange for Kelly Johnson, Juan Uribe and cash on July 24, 2015.

The Mississippi Braves baseball team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, over 100 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. Trustmark Park will also host the 2016 Southern League All-Star Game Tuesday, June 21. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com or connect with @mbraves on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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