Rosario Named Batavia Downs Player of the Week
June 6, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
Rochester Red Wings outfielder Eddie Rosario has been named the Batavia Downs Gaming and Racetrack Player of the Week for the period of May 30-June 5.
Rosario was 10-for-32 (.313) for the week with 7 runs scored, 3 homers, and 6 RBI, and 5 walks. In 17 games since being optioned from teh Twins, Rosario is batting .324 with 8 doubles, 10 runs scored, and a .554 slugging pct.
More on Rosario:
Entering his sixth professional season, all with the Twins organization after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 draft...ranked 10th best prospect in Twins system by Baseball America entering 2016...Optioned from Minnesota to Rochester on May 19 after batting .209 with three homers and 11 RBI in 32 games for the Twins...With the Twins in 2015, was one of four players in baseball to post double digit totals in doubles, triples and home runs, joining Evan Gattis, Kevin Kiermaier and David Peralta.
Batavia Downs Racetrack and Batavia Downs Gaming present the award each week during the regular season. Batavia Downs Gaming is a Video Gaming Center owned and operated by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation in association with the New York Lottery. Western OTB is a public benefit corporation in the State of New York.
Batavia Downs Gaming
Batavia Downs has over 785 Video Gaming Machines with over 100 of the most popular game titles. Dining choices include Fortune's, Thurman Thomas's 34 Rush Sports Bar, Homestretch Grill and the Clubhouse & Rail Bar; click here for dining menus. Hours of operation are 7 days a week, 8 am - 4 am. The Batavia Downs Gaming Player's Club provides exclusive Players' Club discounts, coupons, invitations, and opportunities for prize giveaways.
Batavia Downs Racetrack
Batavia Downs Racetrack, America's oldest lighted harness track, features live races beginning July 25 until December 10. There will be Sunday afternoon racing at Batavia Downs from July 31through August 28 with a 1:15 p.m. post. Matinees are also scheduled for Labor Day September 5 and Columbus Day, October 10 also with 1:15 p.m. starts. Click here for this season's race schedule.
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2016 Player of the Week winners:
April 7-17: P Alex Meyer
April 18-24: P Jose Berrios
April 25-May 1: P David Martinez
May 2-8: P Jason Wheeler
May 9-15: INF James Beresford
May 16-22: P Tommy Milone and OF Adam Brett Walker
May 23-29: OF Byron Buxton
May 30-June 5: OF Eddie Rosario
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