AA St. Paul Saints

Saints Reliever Thielbar Picked up by the Twins

Published on August 18, 2011 under American Association (AA)
St. Paul Saints News Release


ST. PAUL, MN (August 18, 2011) - From a situational lefty in May to a trusted setup man in August, Caleb Thielbar earned the opportunity to get back to affiliated ball.

The Minnesota Twins have purchased the contract of St. Paul Saints LHP Caleb Thielbar and will head to Single-A Fort Myers.

The 24-year-old Thielbar had an incredible 2011 season for the Saints. In 43 appearances (tied for the team lead with Kyle Foster and tied for the single season franchise mark) and 49.2 innings, Thielbar posted a 3-3 record with a 2.54 ERA. The Randolph, MN native recorded 62 strikeouts while walking just 11 batters. He set the franchise record of 29.2 consecutive scoreless innings during 19 appearances from June 22-August 19.

Thielbar was originally selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the 2009 MLB June amateur draft. He spent two seasons in the Brewers organization and reached as high as Single-A before signing with the Saints this past winter.

The Saints have had 101 players either purchased or drafted by Major League organizations, but this is the first time the Minnesota Twins have purchased the contract from the St. Paul Saints.

Thielbar is the third Saint this season to have his contract purchased by a Major League club. Outfielder Brandon Tripp's contract was purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies in July and catcher James Skelton went to the Cincinnati Reds organization in April.

The Saints roster now stands at 21 players, one below league maximum, with 10 pitchers and 11 position players.

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