Statement on Jim Negrych Status
Published on July 28, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
STATEMENT ON JIM NEGRYCH STATUS
ALTOONA, Pa - After colliding with shortstop Brian Friday during Monday's game versus Binghamton, Altoona Curve second baseman Jim Negrych suffered a hematoma. Upon review, it was determined that the best course of action was surgery. Jim had surgery this morning and has come through fine. The Pirates' organization is encouraged by where he's at and the prognosis for his health going forward. The focus at this time is Jim's overall health as opposed to when he will return to the baseball field. Jim is very appreciative of the outpouring of support, thoughts, prayers, and overall support that the passionate people of Altoona will offer as he heals.
"The people in Altoona have been unbelievable towards me and I'm very grateful of them," Negrych said.
Negrych was the Pirates' sixth round selection in the 2006 June draft out of the University of Pittsburgh. The Buffalo, NY native was the Pirates' 2008 Minor League Player of the season after ranking fifth among all full-season Minor Leaguers after he hit a combined .359 with the Lynchburg Hillcats (Advanced - A) and Altoona with 41 doubles, five home runs and 72 RBIs in 129 total games.
This season, Negrych is hitting .272 with 3 home runs and 30 RBIs in 93 games played.
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