Surf Pick Up Ruud in Deadline Deal
August 21, 2008 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Atlantic City Surf News Release
Atlantic City, N.J. - With the Can-Am League's roster freeze going into effect 11:59 p.m. on Friday, the Atlantic City Surf have announced the acquisition of righthanded pitcher Charlie Ruud (pronounced "Rudd") from the St. Paul Saints of the American Association in exchange for future considerations.
He will make his first start for the Surf on Sunday at Sussex. In 19 appearances for the Saints this year, Ruud went 12-4 with a 3.85 ERA, leading the team in wins and strikeouts. The 12 victories also tied him for second in the league.
It was the fourth season with St. Paul for the native of Austin, Minn. He went 11-3 with a 3.63 ERA for the North Division champions in 2007, leading the circuit with 110 strikeouts and 138.2 innings pitched. He also started 20 games for the Saints in 2006, going 8-6 with a 3.75 ERA and 96 strikeouts.
Ruud played collegiately at Division III St. Olaf (Minn.) College, where he was a four time all-MIAC selection and went 27-10 with a 2.38 ERA in his four years. The 26-year-old is currently one semester away from receiving his Master of Divinity degree at Luther Seminary in St. Paul.
The club also released righthanded pitcher Austin Redwine. In six appearances with the Surf, Redwine went 0-1 with a 7.59 ERA.
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