Wingnuts' Link Purchased by Detroit Tigers
June 19, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WICHITA, KS - Wichita Wingnuts right-handed pitcher Jon Link has been purchased by the Detroit Tigers' organization.
Link currently ranks first in the American Association in both wins (six) and ERA (1.74). The 29-year-old Link is also fifth in the league with 38 strikeouts. Link tossed the first complete game of his nine-year professional career on Monday night versus Gary SouthShore, scattering five hits and notching a season-best nine strikeouts. The Columbus, OH native has allowed two or fewer earned runs in six of his seven starts, and recently had a string of 24.0 consecutive scoreless innings.
"This is well-deserved," said Wingnuts' manager Kevin Hooper. "Jon did everything he possibly could to help us win. He kept us in every single ballgame that he pitched in. He deserves another chance in affiliated ball, and I'm glad things have worked out. We wish him nothing but the best."
Link was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 26th round in 2005 out of Bluefield College in Bluefield, VA. Link pitched successfully for both the Padres' and Chicago White Sox' farm systems before reaching the Major Leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010. Working mostly as a closer prior to this season, Link has reached double digits in saves in five of his first eight professional seasons.
Link becomes the 17th player the Wingnuts have sold to a Major League organization, and is expceted to join the Tigers' Double-A Eastern League affiliate in Erie, PA.
Wingnuts Sold to Major League Organizations
OF Dustan Mohr, 2008 - Colorado Rockies
RHP Will Savage, 2010 - Los Angeles Dodgers
RHP Ben Graham, 2010 - Washington Nationals
LHP Justin Dowdy, 2010 - Tampa Bay Rays
OF Ryan Patterson, 2011 - Arizona Diamondbacks
LHP Dustin Pease, 2011 - San Diego Padres
RHP Cephas Howard, 2011 - Texas Rangers
OF Kenny Gilbert, 2011 - Chicago White Sox
OF Brent Clevlen, 2011 - Cincinnati Reds
OF Brent Clevlen, 2011 - Philadelphia Phillies
SS Jose Martinez, 2012 - Houston Astros
LHP Nate Robertson, 2012 - Toronto Blue Jays
RHP Matt Nevarez, 2012 - Tampa Bay Rays
RHP Andrew Aizenstadt, 2012 - Philadelphia Phillies
RHP James Hoyt, 2012 - Atlanta Braves
OF Adam Buschini, 2013 - San Diego Padres
RHP Jon Link, 2013 - Detroit Tigers
The Wingnuts finish a four-game series tonight against the Gary SouthShore RailCats at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Individual tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 755-SEAT, or by visiting www.selectaseat.com
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