MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Rasmus promoted to Palm Beach

Published on July 3, 2006 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


Colby Rasmus has been promoted to the Palm Beach Cardinals of the High-A Florida State League, the Swing of the Quad Cities announced in conjunction with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. The 28th overall pick in the 2005 draft, Rasmus had picked up in the second half right where he left off in the first, hitting .349 with three home runs since the All-Star break.

The 19-year-old center fielder overcame a 2-for-30 start to the season to hit .310 (ninth in the Midwest League) in 78 games with the Swing, adding 11 home runs (T-5th), 50 runs driven in (T-5th), 22 doubles, and 17 stolen bases. He recorded 28 multi-hit games, while boasting separate hitting streaks of 11 and 12 games. During the 11-game stretch from April 19-May 1, Rasmus batted .442 with nine multi-hit games, four home runs, 12 runs scored, and 12 RBI. The Cardinals' top pick in the 2005 draft joins former Swing outfielder Wes Swackhamer, catcher Brandon Yarbrough, and pitcher Jaime Garcia in receiving promotions to Palm Beach in 2006.

As Rasmus' roster spot has not yet been filled, the Swing of the Quad Cities current roster stands at 24 active players, one below the maximum allowed by the Midwest League. An updated roster accompanies this release.

UP NEXT: The Swing of the Quad Cities will play host to the Fort Wayne Wizards this week, as RHP Victor Moreno (0-0, 0.00) takes the hill opposite RHP Stevie Delabar (5-5, 2.93) Monday night.. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and coverage on Progressive Talk AM-1270 will begin at 5:45 p.m.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: The game on Monday, July 3, will feature an extravagant fireworks blowout as part of the Red, White, and BOOM celebration (KWQC/Q106.5/The District/Davenport One). Stick around after the game as Swing players will sign autographs and play catch with fans while they wait for the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. There will also be fireworks on Tuesday, July 4 (KWQC/KUUL).

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