Saltdogs Sign Former 5th Round Pick Harker
Published on June 9, 2011 under American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
LINCOLN - The Lincoln Saltdogs signed RHP Brett Harker Thursday. Harker was a fifth round draft pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2005.
The 26-year old from Fountain Inn, S.C. pitched four seasons with the Phillies, one season with the Florida Marlins - including a start for Class-AAA New Orleans - and pitched for the Schaumburg Flyers in 2010.
Harker has amassed a record of 22-23 with a 4.40 ERA in 171 games. He played collegiately at the College of Charleston, recording 28 saves his final two years in the Southern Conference.
Lincoln signed Harker after placing RHP Garrett Sherrill on the disabled list Wednesday.
The Saltdogs host the Winnipeg Goldeyes tonight in the series finale at 7:05 p.m. It is Thirsty Thursday at Haymarket Park, featuring $2 select draft beers and Pepsi fountain drinks and $1 Amigos tacos. For more team and ticket information, go to www.saltdogs.com .
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