RailCats Acquire Brockett
July 17, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release
GARY, IN - The Gary SouthShore RailCats added infielder Ryan Brockett in a trade with the Schaumburg Boomers on Wednesday and released left-hander Josh Biggs.
Brockett, who was acquired for future considerations, went 6-for-18 with the Boomers after being signed on June 30. In 2012, he played in 66 games for the Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League playing in the infield and the outfield. Brockett hit .232 with 12 RBI and drew 24 walks as a Tornado.
Ryan played collegiately at the University of New Haven where he stole 67 bases over his four-year career. As a senior, he led the team with a .344 batting average and a .446 on-base percentage; starting all 45 of the team's games at shortstop.
Josh Biggs appeared in two games for the RailCats, he allowed nine runs on seven hits and three walks.
The RailCats complete their three-game series with the Lincoln Saltdogs tonight. The radio broadcast begins at 7:00 p.m. on 89.1 FM The Lakeshore and RailCatsBaseball.com
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