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Montgomery Biscuits
05/31/2012 | Press release
Moore Named S.L. Pitcher of the Week
distributed by noodls on 05/28/2012 20:23
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 |
Contact: Joe Davis |
Moore Named S.L. Pitcher of the Week
Biscuits lefty leads the league in strikeouts
MONTGOMERY, AL - The Southern League today announced that left-handed hurler Matt Moore has been named Pitcher of the Week for the week running May 23rd - 29th.
Moore struck out a season-high 11 while tossing six shutout frames against the Jacksonville Suns last Wednesday to grab the honor. After a slow start, the Albuqurque, NM, native has been filthy in five May starts, allowing a total of three earned runs over 28.1 innings for a 0.91 ERA. His 76 strikeouts are 19 more than any other Southern League pitcher.
The 21-year-old has led minor league baseball in strikeouts each of the last two seasons, and last year became the first minor leaguer to eclipse 200 Ks in a half-decade. He entered the season rated as the 2nd best prospect in the Rays' minor league system, behind only Jeremy Hellickson, who is making a case for American League Rookie of the Year this season.
It's the 15th time a Biscuits pitcher has been honored with the award. Jake McGee and Alex Torres, both now in Triple-A Durham, were honored in 2010.
Moore will take the ball for the Biscuits tonight in Jackson, TN, against the Generals. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 as the Biscuits try to even the series at 1-1.
Chattanooga's Kyle Russell took home Hitter of the Week honors.
