Riversharks Ink Infielder, Two Lefthanders
March 26, 2014 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
CAMDEN, N.J. - The Camden Riversharks announced the signings of Sergio Espinosa, Bryan Morgado, and Bryan Pounds today. With these signings, the Riversharks have twenty players currently under contract.
Pounds, a 28-year-old third baseman, comes to Campbell's Field after spending the 2013 season with Lincoln of the American Association. Pounds was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 34th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He reached as high as AAA in the Tigers system, most recently in 2012.
"We are looking forward to having Bryan for the 2014 season," said Riversharks manager Ron Karkovice. "He is a solid defensive third-baseman who brings gap-to-gap power to our lineup."
Lefthanded pitchers Sergio Espinosa and Bryan Morgado join the team for their first stints in the Atlantic League.
Espinosa signs with the Riversharks after spending the last two years with the Newark Bears. The 28-year-old Cuba native reached AA two consecutive years in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Last year Espinosa posted a career-best 2.65 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 36 games.
Morgado, a 6-3, 205-pound reliever, spent last season with the New Jersey Jackals. The 25-year-old spent three seasons in the Philadelphia Phillies organization before coming to the Can-Am Association. He has posted better than a strikeout per inning for his career.
Karkovice said, "We are excited about the additions of these two lefties. They will be an integral part of our 2014 winning season."
The Riversharks home opener is on May 2nd, 2014 at 7:05. Ticket information is available on www.riversharks.com.
About the Camden Riversharks: The Camden Riversharks are entering their 14th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Since the team's inception in 2001, the Riversharks have called Campbell's Field home, located on the Camden Waterfront. With sightlines that include the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline, the views from Campbell's Field are like few others in professional baseball. The team provides a competitive baseball product, while maintaining an affordable family friendly atmosphere.
The Riversharks play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are "Major League ready" and in the last 16 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball.
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