Kris Medlen Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week
From a Mississippi Braves Press Release:
The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce that RHP Kris Medlen has been named the Southern League's Pitcher of the Week for the week ending July 12th.
Medlen continued his seamless transition from reliever to starter with a 2.08 ERA and a league-leading 16 strikeouts in two outings during the week. The 22-year-old Medlen allowed just four hits and struck out a career-high 10 batters in seven innings of an eventual 4-3 victory against Chattanooga on July 7.
Five days later, he gave up five hits and recorded six strikeouts in six innings of a 2-0 win at Jacksonville. That triumph enabled the Braves to enter the All-Star break with a one-game lead atop the South Division's second-half standings.
A closer to begin his professional career, Medlen made 77 relief appearances before his first career start on June 5. In eight starts, the native of Norwalk, CA has gone 2-1 with a 2.30 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 43 innings.
I've always liked Medlen, and his transition to starting has been a fantastic story to watch.
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yondaime4 and Medlen, sitting in a tree…
I guess I should be one to talk.
There's nights that I can't even walk.
There's days I couldn't give a fuck.
And in between is where I'm stuck.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 16, 2008 4:46 PM EDT
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Listen, what Kris and I do behind closed doors is our own business and I’d thank you to stay out of my personal affairs.
by yondaime4 on
Jul 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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RE: Neftali Feliz
Just snatched this from espn.com – Baseball America was asked who the #1 prospect is in each organization.
“Texas: RHP Neftali Feliz.
Reports that he hit 101 mph twice in his Double-A debut aren’t making the Braves feel any better about the Mark Teixeira trade. “
No commentary from me…just thought I’d share!
by secondbass on
Jul 16, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
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RIGHT NOW on ESPN2: AAA all-star game. richmond’s one rep is barbaro canizares. GO SUPPORT HIM!!!!
by bigjoe on
Jul 16, 2008 7:11 PM EDT
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first AB, SINGLE THROUGH THE LEFT SIDE! HOORAY!
he’s also 28. jesus CHRIST!
by bigjoe on
Jul 16, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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HOLY GOD ITS MIKE HESSMAN! AND HE’S GOT 30 HOMERS AT THE BREAK! man, even though he’s like 30, having him right now would be grand
by bigjoe on
Jul 16, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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Kris Medlen
What pitches does Medlen throw? Does he have good velocity or command?
by atl14yearsschaffer on
Jul 16, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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