Orioles Recall Hunter, Select Phillips, Designate Berken
Published on September 3, 2012 under 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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