Wingnuts Add Veteran Bat, All-Star Pitcher
Published on August 6, 2010 under American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
The Wichita Wingnuts announced two player moves on Friday, signing former Major League outfielder Raul Gonzalez and acquiring all-star right-hander Jae Jung from the Sioux City Explorers.
Gonzalez recently finished a tour in the Mexican League where he hit a combined .329 with nine home runs and 40 RBI in 68 games split between Nuevo Laredo and Campeche. From 2007-2009, Gonzalez hit .323 in the Mexican League with 19 home runs and 126 RBI in 205 games. The Santurce, Puerto Rico native played 168 games in the Major Leagues from 2000-2004 with the Cubs, Reds, Mets, and Indians. The 36-year old veteran has collected 2,228 hits during his 20-year professional career which began in 1991 when he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 17th round. Gonzalez played for the Wichita Wranglers from 1995-1998.
Jung has been an American Association All-Star each of the past two seasons and is currently 5-7 during 13 starts with a 4.44 ERA in 2010. The Seoul, South Korea native pitched a complete game three-hit shutout over the Wingnuts on June 13th at Lewis and Clark Park. The 28-year old finished second in the league with a 2.59 ERA in 2009 while pitching for the Fort Worth Cats.
In exchange for Jung, the Wingnuts sent first baseman/left fielder Steve Pearson to Sioux City. The last remaining member from the Wingnuts' inaugural 2008 squad, Pearson was hitting .304 with three home runs and 33 RBI in 74 games. Pearson leaves the Wingnuts as their all-time leader in games played (253) and hits (259) while batting .291 with 11 home runs and 120 RBI.
The Wingnuts open a three-game series tonight at Sioux City. Sean Teague opposed right-hander Ty Marotz. All the action can be heard live on Oldies 93.5 KWME and worldwide at www.kleyam.com following the completion of the 5:00 p.m. game of the BaseballSavings.com 76th annual NBC World Series. The Wingnuts next play at home on Saturday, August 14th when they host the Sioux Falls Pheasants. For tickets, call the Wingnuts' office at (316) 264-NUTS.
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