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Three Top 10 Draft Picks Join IronBirds

July 4, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release


Aberdeen, MD - The Baltimore Orioles announced today that 2011 third-round pick RHP Mike Wright, fifth-round pick LHP Matt Taylor, and ninth-round pick RHP Devin Jones have been assigned to the Aberdeen IronBirds. Including seventh-round LHP Trent Howard, the IronBirds now have four of the Orioles' top 10 2011 draft picks on their roster.

Wright made 16 starts this past spring for Eastern Carolina University. A three-year starter for the Pirates, Wright went 6-4 with a 2.79 ERA in 2011. Wright is a tall, lanky, right-hander whose fastball has been clocked as high as 97 MPH.

Taylor spent this past spring pitching for Middle Georgia College. The southpaw went 7-5 with a 3.31 ERA in 15 starts (16 total outings). He struck 128 batters in just 81.2 innings of work. Taylor pitched his freshman season for the University of Alabama.

Jones made 19 appearances and eight starts for Mississippi State in 2011. He went 2-5 with a 4.37 ERA for the Bulldogs. He's known for having a mid-90's fastball and a strong slider.

To make room for the three draft picks, RHP Samuel Taveras, RHP James Brandhorst, LHP Brandon Holloway and OF Cody Young were released. LHP Chris George was also transferred from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, but isn't expected to report to Aberdeen.

The IronBirds begin a five-game home stand Monday night, July 4th, at Ripken Stadium.

The Aberdeen IronBirds sold out season tickets for the 10th straight season. Group packages and single-game tickets, however, are still available for the 2011 season. For ticket information, contact our box office at (410) 297-9292 or visit us online at www.IronBirdsbaseball.com.

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