SL1 Knoxville Smokies

Wright Wins Hitter Of The Week

Published on May 24, 2010 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


KODAK, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies made it back-to-back weeks as OF Ty Wright was named this afternoon by the Southern League as its "Hitter of the Week," for the week of May 17-23. The award is the second league award won by a Smokies player in as many weeks, and Wright's first as a member of the Smokies.

Wright went on a power surge this past week. His grand slam Monday against Huntsville was one of two he hit last week against the Stars. Another two late last week against Jacksonville put him at eight on the year (T-4 in the league). His 42 RBIs are second in the league and he leads the Smokies in runs scored (34), home runs (8)and RBIs (42). Wright is hitting .291 (51-for-175) on the year.

Wright was selected in the eighth round of the 2007 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Chicago Cubs, and previously won 'Player of the Week' honors while with the High-A Daytona Cubs in the Florida State League in 2008.

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