Rickie Weeks Called Up To Big Leagues
Published on June 10, 2005 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
Nashville Sounds second baseman Rickie Weeks, the Brewers' top prospect, was recalled by Milwaukee following the team's game in Philadelphia this evening and will be in uniform for the major league club on Saturday against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The red-hot second baseman - who appeared briefly for Milwaukee in September 2003 at the end of his first professional season - will take the roster spot of outfielder Dave Krynzel, who was optioned back to Nashville after going hitless in seven at-bats, including a trio of strikeouts, over five games for the Brewers since being recalled on June 2.
Weeks tore up Pacific Coast League pitching during his first season at the Class AAA level, striking the ball at a .320 clip (65-for-203) with 12 home runs and 48 RBIs while hitting safely in 41 of his 55 contests for the Sounds. Thirty-five of his team-leading 65 hits went for extra bases.
Ranked as the eighth-best prospect in all of baseball by Baseball America prior to the season, the 22-year-old has not disappointed with his performance, ranking among minor league and PCL leaders in several offensive categories.
Weeks' many accomplishments in 2005 include:
* Led or co-led Nashville is every major offensive category * Leads Sounds with 19 multiple-hit games & 12 multi-RBI efforts * Hit safely in 34 of final 42 games with the Sounds (.355, 54-for-152, 40 RBI, 36 R) * Leads all minor leaguers with his PCL-best nine triples * Ranks 2nd in PCL with team-leading 133 total bases (9th in minors) * Has 35 extra-base hits compared with only 28 singles this season * Ranks 2nd in PCL and tied for 5th in minors with his 35 extra-base hits * Ranks 4th in PCL with team-leading 48 RBIs (tied for 12th in minors)
* Ranks 3rd among PCL hitters & 7th in minors with .655 slugging pct. * Ranks 7th among PCL batters with .435 on-base percentage * Tied for 8th in PCL with team-leading 43 runs scored * Ranks 16th among PCL hitters with .320 batting average * Leads Sounds & tied for 7th in PCL with career-high 12 HR (hit only 8 in 2004) * Tied for club lead with 14 doubles * Has been hit by a pitch a team-high 14 times (tied for 2nd among minor leaguers) * Has stolen 10 bases and is one theft shy of his career high, established in 2004 with Huntsville * Has a pair of two-homer games (May 4 at Iowa, May 12 vs. Tucson)
Krynzel, who will re-join the Sounds in time for the team's homestand that begins on Monday at Greer Stadium, opened the season with Nashville and batted .273 (54-for-198) with six home runs and 33 RBIs in 49 PCL games before being summoned by Milwaukee.
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 10, 2005
- Albuquerque Wins 10-4 Over Express - Round Rock Express
- Isotopes Even Series with 10-4 Victory - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Royals five-game winning streak snapped in 5-3 loss - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Late Fielder Blast Nets Sounds 6-5 Win In Iowa - Nashville Sounds
- Zephyrs defeat RedHawks - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Zephyrs hand RedHawks second straight loss - Oklahoma City Comets
- Rickie Weeks Called Up To Big Leagues - Nashville Sounds
- Isotopes to hold youth skills clinic - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Tucson scores three in ninth, one in tenth for win - Tucson Sidewinders
- Sidewinders slide by Beavers with late-inning comeback - Portland Beavers
- Willingham named Marlins' Minor League Player of the Month - Albuquerque Isotopes
- New Promotions Highlight This Week's Homestand - Round Rock Express
- Express update - Round Rock Express
- Sounds offer free tickets to VBS students - Nashville Sounds
- Tacoma notes - Tacoma Rainiers
- Sweeney gets first win back as Beavers open series with 6-1 victory - Portland Beavers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
