EL1 Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Travis Taijeron Named Player of the Week

Published on July 14, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies News Release


BINGHAMTON, NY - The Eastern League announced today that Binghamton Mets outfielder Travis Taijeron has been named the league Player of the Week for the period of July 7 to 13. Burgamy hit .400 (8-for-20) during the stretch with three home runs and ten RBI. He led the league with a .900 slugging percentage.

Taijeron highlighted his stellar week with an outpouring of run production in a four-game series against the Portland Sea Dogs. He pounded out a half-dozen hits and collected nine RBI, including a pair of four-RBI games.

Taijeron, currently in his second season with the B-Mets, was selected in the 18th round of the 2011 draft out of Cal Poly Pomona. In 68 games, he is hitting .248 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI. Since June 10, the La Mesa, California native has compiled a .718 slugging percentage, the best in the league.

Taijeron and the B-Mets (57-38) conclude their four-game visit to Erie on Monday night at 7:05 PM. RHP Gabriel Ynoa takes the hill for Binghamton against RHP Jeff Ferrell. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show, starting at 6:50 PM, can be heard on News Radio 1290 WNBF and on the Binghamton Mets Baseball Network via the TuneIn App.

Catch the future stars of the New York Mets all season long at NYSEG Stadium. Visit BMETS.COM, stop by the box office or call 723-METS for tickets.

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