MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Walters Named Pitcher Of The Week

Published on May 15, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


Swing of the Quad Cities right-hander P.J. Waters was named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the period lasting from May 7-13, becoming the second Swing player to receive a weekly award from the league this season.

Walters picked up road wins against both Lansing and Burlington last week, going 2-0 with eight strikeouts and no walks over nine scoreless innings of work. The University of South Alabama product is 3-1 with a 2.87 ERA through nine outings (six starts) this year, boasting a 36-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 37.2 innings pitched.

The 22-year-old from Daphne, Alabama, has been especially effective over his last five outings. Pounding the strike zone consistently and utilizing a devastating changeup, Walters is 3-0 with one save and a 0.78 ERA since April 24, adding 24 strikeouts against just two walks over 23 innings of work.

Walters joins fellow right-handed starter Elvis Hernandez as 2007 Swing players to be recognized by the Midwest League. Hernandez, a 22-year-old from the Dominican Republic, was the first Midwest League Pitcher of the Week this season after opening the year with two wins, 11 strikeouts, and just one hit allowed over his first eight innings.

TICKETS: Tickets for all events at John O'Donnell Stadium can be purchased by calling the Swing of the Quad Cities ticket office at (563) 328-2000, coming to the box office located at the stadium along South Gaines Street, or by logging on to www.swingbaseball.com.

UP NEXT: The Swing are at John O'Donnell Stadium for a 10-game homestand from May 14-24, beginning an extended home stretch in which 14 of their next 18 games will be played in Davenport. All Swing games feature a radio broadcast that can be heard on The Truth AM-1270 or online at www.swingbaseball.com, with the pre-game show starting 15 minutes prior to scheduled first pitch.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: The homestand continues with a Domino's Family 4-Pack Tuesday! After an off-day on Wednesday, the West Michigan Whitecaps will be in town for a Bent River Brewing Company Thirsty Thursday with Rock 104.9's Dave and Darren on the River Pavilion. Friday will feature a breathtaking fireworks display, and fans arriving early to Saturday night's contest will get a free Mt. Dew T-shirt! Sunday's Family Fun Day will wind down the weekend, but the homestand continues with more great promotions and a visit from the South Bend Silver Hawks from May 21-24.

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