Veteran Lefty Set to Join Bullpen
Published on July 1, 2016 under American Association (AA)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release
GARY, IN - LHP Moises Melendez signed his contract today and will join the Gary SouthShore RailCats. The 10-year veteran has been coveted by the RailCats since February and is officially on the team after experiencing visa issues. The RailCats released LHP Jake Eaton who signed with the team yesterday.
Melendez has served primarily as a reliever in his career with 198 games under his belt in relief and 71 starts in 10 seasons. He has pitched professionally in three continents and began his career in Venezuela with the Phillies in 2005.
The lefty has a career record of 32-32 with a 3.90 ERA in 683 innings pitched. He spent four years with the Phillies organization and went 17-6 while posting a 2.58 ERA. High A ball was the highest level he played at.
Melendez has spent the last six years playing in his native Venezuela and in American independent leagues. He most recently played for the RailCats' division rival, the Lincoln Saltdogs. In 2015 for Lincoln he went 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA.
Melendez is a native of Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Eaton pitched yesterday, the day he was signed, and gave up two runs without recording an out. The lefty is from LaPorte, IN and was in his second stint with the RailCats. His first outing with the Cats was similar. He made one appearance and pitched 2.1 innings of relief in a 7-1 loss to Kansas City. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks in the game.
The RailCats' 15th anniversary season continues with a three game series in Sioux City starting tonight. The Gary SouthShore RailCats have won five straight series and hold a 2.5 game lead in the American Association's Central Division. For more information on Gary South Shore RailCats tickets and Group Outing information call 219-882-2255 or visit www.railcatsbaseball.com.
American Association Stories from July 1, 2016
- Home Runs Doom Blasters in Loss to Wichita - Joplin Blasters
- RailCats Hold on for the Win in Sioux City - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- AirHogs Drop Heartbreaker in Laredo Opener - Texas AirHogs
- Canaries Fall to Goldeyes 8-1 on Canada Day - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Mazzola, Herron Sweep League Awards for June - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Homer Happy Wingnuts Cruise in Joplin - Wichita Wingnuts
- Veglahn Impresses in First Pro Start, But Outdone by Former Major Leaguer in 5-1 Loss - St. Paul Saints
- O'Brien, Bats Lead Goldeyes on Canada Day - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- McKenzie Mows Down 'Hawks in Series Opener - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Veteran Lefty Set to Join Bullpen - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Mazzola, Herron Sweep League Awards for June - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Wichita Takes 12-Inning Series Finale - Texas AirHogs
- Kussmaul Has Contract Purchased by Diamondbacks - Wichita Wingnuts
- X's Win Another Extra-Inning Contest In Fargo - Sioux City Explorers
- RailCats Mount Comeback to Take Series in Canada - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
- 'Hawks Fall in Eleven Innings - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Blasters Drop Series Finale; Swept by Laredo - Joplin Blasters
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
