San Jose Giants Kyle Crick Named California League Pitcher of the Week
Published on September 3, 2013 under California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release
SAN JOSE, CA- San Jose Giants right-handed pitcher Kyle Crick has been named California League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on September 2. In Crick's start against Visalia on Thursday, he matched a career-high with 11 strikeouts, allowed just two hits and shutout the Rawhide in seven innings on the mound in the Giants' 11-1 victory.
A supplemental first round selection by the San Francisco Giants in the 2011 draft, the right-hander owns a 3-1 record and 1.57 ERA in 14 starts for San Jose this season. Since returning from injury after the All-Star break, Crick has allowed just 11 earned runs in his 11 starts while holding opponents to a .188 batting average and striking out 83.
Crick is the seventh San Jose Giant to receive Player of the Week honors in 2013, and fifth pitcher to earn the award:
April 15 - April 21 - RHP Austin Fleet
April 22 - April 28 - OF Devin Harris
May 20 - May 26 - LHP Ty Blach
July 1 - July 7 - LHP Edwin Escobar
July 22 - July 28 - RHP Clayton Blackburn
August 19 - August 25 - OF Mac Williamson
The First Half North Division Champion San Jose Giants begin their run at their 12th California League title on Saturday, September 7 as they host Game 1 of the North Division Series. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM with Postgame Fireworks following the final out. The team will then host Game 2 of the series on Sunday, with a scheduled 6:00 PM first pitch. San Jose Giants Clappers will be given to the first 1,000 fans through the gates for both games. Fans can purchase tickets or a Playoff VIP package by contacting the San Jose Giants box office at (408) 297-1435 or visiting us online at sjgiants.com.
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