Second Former Wingnut Gets MLB Call
June 8, 2015 - American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WICHITA, KS (June 8, 2015) - The Wichita Wingnuts were already represented in Major League Baseball's National League with Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta playing a large role out west. Now the club can claim a connection to the American League as RHP Junior Guerra was called up from Triple-A Charlotte to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Guerra, who pitched for the Wingnuts in 2011 and 2013, began this summer in Double-A Birmingham. While suiting up for the Barons he went 2-3 with an impressive 2.29 ERA in five games, three of them starts. He struck out 26 batters in 19.2 innings.
That performance earned him a promotion to Triple-A during the first week of May. Despite going 0-3 he struck out 40 in only 30.0 innings and allowed just ten runs. The 30-year old is expected to join the White Sox bullpen and serve in a long relief role.
While in Wichita, Guerra went 18-7 with a 3.44 ERA over two seasons. He whiffed 229 batters and issued 130 walks. The native of San Felix, Venezuela is well represented in the Wingnuts annals. He is among the top five in franchise history in career wins, winning percentage, innings pitched, and strikeouts.
Wichita has watched 29 players have their contract purchased by MLB organizations, but Guerra and Peralta are the only pair to suit up for the Wingnuts before making their MLB debut.
For information on season tickets, group outings, and party packages, call the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com.
American Association Stories from June 8, 2015
- Textbook Start to Road Trip - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Familiar Face Leads Laredo to 6-1 Victory over Wingnuts - Wichita Wingnuts
- T-Bones Grill RedHawks - Kansas City Monarchs
- Saints Hang on for 5-4 Victory over Blasters - St. Paul Saints
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
- RailCats Washed Away (Not) on the Jersey Shore - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Brodin Joins Club, Two Players Released - Wichita Wingnuts
- Goldeyes Sign Lefty Woods - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Second Former Wingnut Gets MLB Call - Wichita Wingnuts
- Hernandez Pitcher of the Week Again - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Phipps Earns Player of the Week - Laredo Lemurs
- Hernandez Repeats as Pitcher of the Week - AA
- Phipps' Big Week Lands Him Player of the Week Honor - AA
- Cowgill Activated, Cornelius Retires - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Canaries Hand Saints Second Loss of Season in 6-2 Final - Sioux Falls Canaries
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
