Michael Crouse Joins Lugnuts
Published on July 14, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts, in conjunction with the Toronto Blue Jays, announced that outfielder Michael Crouse has been transferred to Lansing from the Dunedin Blue Jays (Advanced-A - Florida State League).
Crouse, 21, was drafted in the 16th round of the 2008 draft out of Centennial Secondary School. The outfielder was named to both the Midwest League's Midseason and Postseason All-Star teams in 2011 while batting .261 in 101 games with 14 home runs, 55 RBI and 38 stolen bases. Crouse started 2012 with Dunedin and batted .203 in 59 games with six home runs, 26 RBI and nine stolen bases.
The Lugnuts' roster now consists of 24 active players, one beneath the maximum, as well as five players on the Disabled List and one on the Temporarily Inactive List.
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