Minor League Players of the Month – June 2010

Published by Jordan Tuwiner on July 2, 2010 | 6 Responses

Position Player of the Month – Josh Bell

While his performance doesn’t jump out to you, it’s his improvement that earned him this spot. In June, Bell posted his best month of the season, mashing 4 home runs, 9 doubles and 19 RBI. He was promoted to the big league club but he’s supposed to be back with Norfolk Monday.

Starting Pitcher of the Month – Zach Britton

Britton’s season, as a whole, has been impressive, but it was his month of June that earned him a promotion to Norfolk. He posted a 2.57 FIP, struck out 23.8% of opposing hitters and held them to a .196 AVG, didn’t allow a home run and posted a 57.1 GB %.

Relief Pitcher of the Month – Brandon Cooney

Cooney did not allow an earned run in 11.1 June innings, striking out 10. He held opposing hitters to a .056 AVG with a 1.56 GO/FO ratio.

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6 Responses

  1. Charles Brown
    Charles Brown July 3, 2010 at 9:12 am |

    Thinking it is time for Cooney to move up again!

    1. Jordan
      Jordan July 3, 2010 at 12:33 pm |

      I think it’s time to bring him up to the majors, he’d be our best reliever!

  2. DoubleB
    DoubleB July 3, 2010 at 11:10 pm |

    Surprised to see Bell over Tyler Henson, he was the O’s official hitter of the month.

  3. Brian
    Brian July 4, 2010 at 12:15 am |

    surprised Matt Riley didn’t make this list

    1. Jordan
      Jordan July 4, 2010 at 12:24 am |

      Why would he be on there?

  4. Eileen
    Eileen July 9, 2010 at 7:24 am |

    Totally agree with Charles Brown and Jordan!!!! :) You go BRandon, so so PROUD of you. Keep up the Great work!! (Chaser too) XO