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Eagles in the Pros – July 19th Update

Jason Richman earns promotion to AAA

Eric Alonzo
Eric Alonzo pitches for the Inland Empire 66ers against the High Desert Mavericks on June 10, 2016

Baseball | 7/19/2016 11:50:00 AM

STATESBORO, GA. – Products of the Georgia Southern Baseball program are seeing success in the minor leagues. Jason Richman's promotion to AAA highlights a busy month which also saw Chris Beck pitch six games with the White Sox. Stay up to date with Eagle Baseball and the careers of former Eagles on twitter @GSAthletics_BSB.

Chris Beck
RHP | AAA | Charlotte Knights (Chicago White Sox)

After 21 days in the big leagues, Chris Beck was optioned back to AAA just before the All-Star Break. He pitched in six games for the White Sox in relief. He got his ERA down to 4.05 with two shutout innings against the Yankees before his giving up three runs off three hits without retiring an Atlanta batter on July 8th. Back with Charlotte, he has worked three-straight shutout innings for the Knights.

Jason Richman
LHP | AAA | Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers)

The 2016 season has seen Jason Richman pitch for the Hickory Crawdads (A), High Desert Mavericks (Advanced A) and Frisco RoughRiders (AA) before returning to Extended Spring Training. His latest promotion came on July 16th when the sidewinding lefty was sent to AAA Round Rock. Across all levels he has a 2.90 ERA in 21 appearances.
 
Victor Roache
LF | AA | Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers)

Victor Roache opened his fourth season of pro ball in 2016 and is hitting .243 with a .412 slugging percentage. He has reached base at a .337 clip in 51 games. Roache is currently ranked as the No. 25 prospect in the Brewers Organization by MLB.com. He has been sidelined since June 10th due to injury.

Sam Howard
LHP | AA | Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies)

Sam Howard kicked off his 2016 season with the Advanced-A Modesto Nuts. After 11 starts and 2.47 ERA, Howard was promoted to the AA Hartford Yard Goats on June 9th. In seven starts with Hartford, Howard owns a 5.65 ERA and a 1-5 record. Howard is currently ranked as the No. 23 prospect in the Rockies Organization by MLB.com.

Eric Alonzo
RHP | ADV-A | Inland Empire 66ers (Los Angeles Angels)

Eric Alonzo opened the season with the Burlington Bees where he recorded a 0.88 ERA in 30.2 innings. On May 26th he was moved to Advanced-A Inland Empire 66ers where he has pitched in 12 games with a 2.96 ERA out of the bullpen.

Aaron Mizell
OF | ADV-A | Lancaster JetHawks (Houston Astros)

Aaron Mizell was promoted from the Quad Cities River Bandits (A) to the Lancaster JetHawks (Advanced A) on May 31st after 39 games. He is hitting .222 overall with three home runs for the JetHawks after 27 games in the California League.

Josh Wirsu
RHP | A | Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals)

Josh Wirsu has pitched three times in 2016 out of the bullpen for the Palm Beach Cardinals. On April 29th, he landed on the disabled list and was activated on July 6th. The righty was reassigned on July 17th, moving to the Peoria Chiefs where he worked a clean inning on debut. Overall, Josh has worked 10.1 innings this season in nine games and a 5.23 ERA.

Matt Murray
RHP | Released

After spending the first two months of the season on the Restricted List, Matt Murray was activated on June 3rd by the Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA-Royals). He pitched four times this season for Omaha, posting a 1-1 record before being released on June 25th.

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Players Mentioned

Aaron Mizell

#8 Aaron Mizell

OF
5' 10"
Senior
L/R
Jason Richman

#22 Jason Richman

LHP
6' 3"
Junior
L/L

Players Mentioned

Aaron Mizell

#8 Aaron Mizell

5' 10"
Senior
L/R
OF
Jason Richman

#22 Jason Richman

6' 3"
Junior
L/L
LHP