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Bulls in the Pros: Sanders Getting into Groove at Triple-A

August 16, 2019

TAMPA, AUG. 16, 2019 – With Minor League seasons wrapping up in two weeks, former USF baseball standouts look to finish 2019 strong.

Sanders Back at it in Durham
The right hander was originally promoted to the Triple-A Durham Bulls on July 31 after an exceptional year with the Montgomery Biscuits (3-3, 1.81 ERA, 15 saves, 57 strikeouts). He was then sent back down on Aug. 2 and recalled to Durham on Aug. 7. Sanders has been locked in over his last three outings. He has seven strikeouts in 6.0 innings out of the bullpen over the span, allowing just one hit.

Eveld Sharp with the Jumbo Shrimp
Tommy Eveld has been back-and-forth between the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes and Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp this season, playing in 18 games at each level. He's been strong in Jacksonville of late, striking out six over his last three outings. Eveld has gone 3-for-3 on save opportunities since Aug. 9. He struck out the side on Aug. 10 and fanned two on Aug. 9. He has seven saves with 29 strikeouts for the Jumbo Shrimp this year.   

Genord Named New York-Penn League All-Star
The power bat was named as one of two designated hitters for the NYP Blue All-Stars. The game is schedule for Aug. 21. Genord has eight home runs, 10 doubles, 32 RBI and 24 runs since beginning his pro career in June for the Brooklyn Cyclones (A-Short Season of the New York Mets). 

Find out how other former USF standouts are faring in pro baseball this season below:

Name	Organization	Position	League (Level)	Team	Stats
Austin Adams	Seattle	P	MLB	Seattle Mariners (10-day IL)	3.47 ERA, 41 Ks, 23.1 IP, 21 app.
Nelson Alvarez	N.Y. Yankees	P	Appalachian League (Rookie Advanced)	Pulaski Yankees	Minors 2019 (3 teams): 12 games, 3-1, 16.1 IP, 13 Ks
Joe Cavallaro	N.Y. Mets	P	Florida State (A Advanced)	St. Lucie Mets	6-3, 3.74 ERA, 59 Ks, 65.0 IP, 29 games
Tommy Eveld	Miami	P	Southern (AA)	Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp	2-3, 3.00 ERA, 7 saves, 29 Ks, 21.0 IP, 18 games
Jimmy Herget	Cincinnati	P	International League (AAA)	Louisville Bats	2-4, 3.40 ERA, 56 Ks, 42 games, 50.1 IP
Joe Genord	N.Y. Mets	1B	New-York Penn (A-Short Season)	Brooklyn Cyclones	.201 AVG, 8 HR, 10 doubles, 32 RBI, 24 runs, 50 games - NYP All-Star
Brandon Lawson	San Francisco	P	Eastern (AA)	Richmond Flying Squirrels	5-8, 3.63 ERA, 72 Ks, 114.0 IP, 21 starts
Shane McClanahan	Tampa Bay	P	Southern (AA)	Montgomery Biscuits	6-1, 1.46 ERA, 9 games, 8 starts, 49.1 IP, 59 Ks (Port Charlotte) | 1-0, 7.71 ERA, 12 Ks, 2 starts (Montgomery)
Kevin Merrell	Kansas City	SS	Texas (AA)	Northwest Arkansas Naturals	27 games, .200 AVG, 3 triples, 2 doubles, 6 stolen bases, 8 runs, 7 RBI
Coco Montes	Colorado	SS	South Atlantic (A-Advanced)	Asheville Tourists	.257 AVG, 10 HR, 26 doubles, 77 RBI, 47 runs, 115 games
Dan Otero	Cleveland	P	MLB	Indians (60-day IL)	4.56 ERA, 10 Ks, 23.2 IP, 20 games
Andrew Perez	Chicago White Sox	P	Carolina (A-Advanced)	Winston-Salem Dash	2-2, 1.44 ERA, 29 Ks, 25.0 IP (Dash ONLY)| 2019: 1.92 ERA, 2 saves, 36 games, 61.0 IP, 81 Ks
Kevin Quackenbush	Los Angeles Dodgers	P	Pacific Coast (AAA)	Oklahoma City Dodgers	2-4, 4.36 ERA, 10 saves, 77 Ks, 53.2 IP, 49 games - PCL All-Star
Phoenix Sanders	Tampa Bay	P	International (AAA)	Durham Bulls	3-3, 1.86 ERA, 55 Ks, 50.0 IP, 15 saves, 36 games (Montgomery) | 4 games, 6.1 IP, 8 Ks, 1.42 ERA (Durham)
Peter Strzelecki	Milwaukee	P	Carolina (A-Advanced)	Carolina Mudcats	0-1, 3.22 ERA, 3 saves, 47 Ks, 44.2 IP, 31 games (Wisconsin) | 1-0, 4.32 ERA, 8.1 IP, 7 Ks, 5 games (Carolina)
Ryan Valdes	Pittsburgh	P	Florida State (A-Advanced)	Bradenton Marauders	2-2, 5.54 ERA, 2 saves, 26.0 IP, 21 games, 22 Ks
David Villar	San Francisco	3B	California (A-Advanced)	San Jose Giants	.271, 13 HR, 22 doubles, 53 RBI, 56 runs, 97 games
Alec Wisely	Cleveland	RHP	Arizona League (Rookie)	AZL Indians	1-1, 6.94 ERA, 11.2 IP, 12 Ks, 7 games