IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Sutton Sent Packing to Pittsburgh

May 21, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. - The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday the trade of Gwinnett Braves infielder Drew Sutton to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Sutton has been replaced on the Gwinnett roster by infielder Lance Zawadzki, signed by the Braves on Monday as a free agent.

Sutton, 28, hit .270 (37-for-137) with 10 doubles, two triples, 19 runs scored and 15 RBI in 38 games for the G-Braves this season. The versatile infielder played primarily at second base, but also made starts at first base and third base. Sutton hit in a team-best 11-straight games from April 12-22, batting .318 (14-for-44) in that span. The hit streak included his 12th inning walk-off double to beat the Norfolk Tides on April 16.

Zawadzki, 26, joins the G-Braves after starting the year with Triple-A Albuquerque of the Los Angeles Dodgers system. In his first stint as a Dodgers farmhand, the switch-hitting Zawadzki went 0-for-13 with a run scored. He was released by the Dodgers on May 7. Originally a fourth-round pick of the San Diego Padres out of Lee University (Cleveland, TN), Zawadzki hit .262 with 38 home runs, 227 RBI and 73 stolen bases in 471 career minor-league games in the Padres and Kansas City Royals' systems prior to this season. Last year, he hit .233 with eight home runs, 40 RBI and 15 stolen bases for Triple-A Omaha (Kansas City). The Framingham, Massachusetts native has played 20 Major League games, all with San Diego in 2010. He hit .200 with two doubles and one RBI for the Padres that season.

The IL South-leading Gwinnett Braves (26-18) continue a four-game series in Rochester, NY on Monday night against the Rochester Red Wings (18-25). Right-hander Jair Jurrjens (2-1, 5.06) is scheduled to start for the G-Braves, while the Red Wings will counter with right- hander Jeff Manship (3-1, 3.48). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. Listen to the broadcast on WDUN 550 AM and 102.9 FM with Tony Schiavone calling the play-by-play.

The G-Braves return home to Coolray Field to begin a 10-game homestand on Thursday, May 24. Tickets to all home games are on sale now at the Coolray Field Box Office. Call (678) 277-0340 or visit gwinnettbraves.com for more information.

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