TinCaps' Tejada Earns Padres Honor
Published on May 9, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
Fort Wayne, IN - TinCaps first baseman Luis Tejada has been named the San Diego Padres Minor League Defensive Player of the Month for April.
In 21 starts at first last month, Tejada had a .991 fielding percentage. The Constanza, Dominican Republic, product committed only two errors in 214 chances, as he recorded 191 putouts and 21 assists to lead the Midwest League at his position. Tejada was also involved in 19 double plays, which was also a league-high for the month.
Tejada is in his first season with Fort Wayne. After signing with San Diego in January of 2010, Tejada previously played for the Padres' clubs in the Dominican Summer League and Arizona League.
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