AA St. Paul Saints

Saints Get Power Hitting Sheldon Back For 2010

Published on February 18, 2010 under American Association (AA)
St. Paul Saints News Release


ST. PAUL, MN (February 18, 2010) - Ole Sheldon made such a big impact with the St. Paul Saints in 2009 that his contract was purchased by the Cleveland Indians organization. Sheldon's hefty average and whopping power return to the Saints in 2010 as he signed on Thursday.

The 27-year-old Sheldon hit.340 with six homers and 19 RBI in 30 games with the Saints last season and was among the league leaders in nearly every major category prior to him leaving. In 106 at bats he scored 22 runs, had seven doubles, slugged.575 and had a.444 on base percentage. On June 16 the Indians purchased his contract and he was assigned to Single-A Kinston.

While with Kinston he hit.267 with 13 homers and 54 RBI in 72 games. In 258 at bats he scored 39 runs, walloped 14 doubles, slugged.473 and had a.360 on base percentage.

Sheldon was a 14th round pick of the Houston Astros in the 2004 June Amateur Draft. He reached Double-A Corpus Christi in 2008 and had, at that time, a career high 13 home runs.

The Saints have currently signed six players this off-season, three pitchers and three position players.

The Saints regular season begins on May 13 with a six game homestand against the Wichita Wingnuts and defending champion Lincoln Saltdogs. For more information on the Saints season contact the office at 651-644-6659 or visit saintsbaseball.com.

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