Stange Picked up by Padres
Published on May 7, 2012 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - May 7, 2012) - Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that pitcher Dan Stange has had his contract purchased by the San Diego Padres organization.
"Dan has shown a lot during his limited time here with us this season," says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. "He has a tremendous amount of talent and we wish him the best with his new organization."
Stange appeared in three games for the Bluefish in 2012, posting a solid 2.25 ERA. He allowed three hits and four walks, while striking out six batters over the course of four innings of work. The 26-year-old was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the seventh round of the 2006 amateur draft and spent five seasons in the minors before getting the call to 'The Show' in 2010 with Arizona. He appeared in four games for the big club to finish out that campaign. Over the course of 211 career minor league appearances, the righthander owns a 23-18 record with a 4.36 ERA, 57 saves, and 252 strikeouts in 266 innings of work.
The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2012 group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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