SAL Rome Emperors

Smith-Shawver Reaps SAL Pitcher of the Week Honors

Published on May 1, 2023 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Rome Emperors News Release


ROME,GA - Rome Braves starter and No.4 prospect AJ Smith-Shawver was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for April 24-30.

En route to recording his first High-A win on Friday, Smith-Shawver tossed five innings, allowing just one hit and punching out six against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The bullpen preserved the shutout as Rome topped the Hoppers 6-0.

Smith-Shawver, a seventh-round pick out of Colleyville Heritage Highschool in 2021, currently owns a 14-inning scoreless streak since making his High-A and season debut with Rome on April 16th. Through three starts, the right hander currently sports a 0.71 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB to accompany his pristine ERA. The Atlanta top prospect is the first Rome Brave to receive the award since Luis de Avila threw a no-hitter on July 2nd of last year.

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