Roadrunners Re-Sign Four from 2010

April 26, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Edinburg Roadrunners News Release


EDINBURG, Texas---The Edinburg Roadrunners of the new North American League announced Tuesday the signing of four-key players from last season's playoff team. Robert Matlock, Felix Molina, Aaron Guerra and Julio Castro will return for 2011.

"I am excited to get these guys back," said manager Steve Maddock. "They were an important part to last year's playoff team and will be counted on to help in another playoff push."

Matlock played in 88 games in 2010 and hit at a .301 clip, with one home run and 37 RBI. He added 17 doubles, and led the team in walks with 55. Matlock has played in Edinburg since the 2008 season when he was traded from Alexandria.

Molina played in 82 games for the Roadrunners last season and posted a .331 batting average with 7 home runs and 47 RBI. He was second on the team in hits (108) and batting average, third on the team in doubles (21) and triples (4), and fourth on the team in stolen bases (15). Molina was drafted in the 21st round of the 2001 MLB Amateur Draft by the Minnesota Twins and reached as high as AAA Rochester.

Guerra appeared in a team high 38 games out of the bullpen last season. He went 6-1 with a 4.91 ERA in 77 innings and struck out 51 batters. The Edinburg native has been a part of professional baseball in Edinburg since making his debut in 2006. He played collegiate baseball with the University of Texas Pan American.

Castro was a dominant part of the 2010 team staff as one of the league's top closers. In 34 appearances out of the bullpen, he went 2-0 with a 1.46 ERA and had a career high 22 saves. In his 37 innings on the mound he struck out 59 while walking just nine. Castro spent four of his last five seasons in Edinburg. In nine seasons, Castro has a 2.98 ERA and 71 saves.

The Roadrunners begin their season on May 25 when they welcome the Rio Grande Valley White Wings to Edinburg Baseball Stadium for a four-game series. Season tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling (956)-380-4446. Go to www.roadrunnerball.com for more information.



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