Orioles Recall Hunter, Select Phillips, Designate Berken
September 3, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP TOMMY HUNTER from Double-A Bowie and selected the contract of LHP ZACH PHILLIPS from Triple-A Norfolk. To make room for Phillips, the Orioles designated RHP JASON BERKEN for assignment.
Hunter has gone 4-8 with a 5.95 ERA (121.0IP, 80ER) in 23 games (20 starts) over four stints with the Orioles this season. In five minor league outings (four starts) between Norfolk and Double-A Bowie, Hunter was 3-1 with a 3.07 ERA (29.1IP, 10ER).
In 42 games for Norfolk, Phillips was 2-2 with a 3.17 ERA (54.0IP, 19ER). In his only outing for the Orioles, May 8 against Texas, he allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks. In 11 major league games, Phillips has a pitched to a 3.12 ERA (8.2IP, 3ER). Phillips will wear number 58.
Berken appeared in one game for the Orioles this year, May 7 against Texas, and allowed seven runs (two earned) in one inning of work.
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