RiverHawks Sign Former First-Rounder
May 29, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - A former first-round pick is among two new Rockford RiverHawks.
The team announced on Tuesday that it has signed pitchers Kasey Kiker and Cliff Archibald. Kiker, a left-hander, was the Texas Rangers' first-round pick in the 2006 draft. Archibald, a right-hander, was the Pittsburgh Pirates' 36th-round draft pick two years ago.
Kiker, 24, was a the 12th overall pick in a first round that included eventual Cy Young winners Tim Lincecum and Clayton Kershaw. He spent 2009-10 with the Frisco Roughriders of the Class AA Texas League. Last year with high Class A Myrtle Beach of the Carolina League, he was 3-4 with a 7.05 ERA and no saves in 30 appearances, one as a starter. He struck out 54 and walked 52 in 44 2/3 innings. He hit seven batters and threw 11 wild pitches. The Rangers released Kiker last December and he signed a minor-league contract with Philadelphia in February. The Phillies released him late in spring training.
Archibald reached short-season Class A with the Pittsburgh organization. Last year with the State College Spikes of the New York-Penn League, he was 0-1 with a 4.11 ERA and a save in 19 relief appearances. He struck out 22 and walked 17 in 30 2/3 innings.
The RiverHawks made room on the roster with the release of outfielder Jeremy Richter and pitcher Rob Currie. Richter was 1-for-6 with a RBI in two games. Currie had no record and a 12.60 ERA in six appearances.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, an independent professional baseball league in its 20th season. Games are broadcast live on WNTA (100.5 FM). Advertising and season-ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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