Louisville Baseball Summer Leagues Update - July 28
July 28, 2011 | Baseball
July 28, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Here is this week's Louisville baseball summer update with highlights on the progress of the Cardinals' 20 players competing this summer.
On Wednesday night, Louisville right-handed pitcher Jeff Thompson and shortstop Alex Chittenden, both members of the Keene Swamp Bats, represented the West squad in the 2011 New England League All-Star Game in Lynn, Mass. As the starting pitcher for the West, Thompson pitched a perfect first inning with one strikeout before giving way to the bullpen, while Chittenden was 0-for-2 at the plate as the starting shortstop for the West, which lost 3-1.
Overall, seven Louisville players have been named to summer league All-Star rosters in 2011. Catcher Kyle Gibson played in the Great Lakes League All-Star Game on July 13 at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, while right-handed pitcher Travis Tingle and outfielder Adam Engel competed in the Coastal Plain League All-Star Game on July 18 in Fayetteville, N.C. Last week, right-handed pitchers Matt Koch and Justin Amlung were named Cape Cod League All-Stars, with that game slated for Friday at 7 p.m., ET at Fenway Park in Boston.
The Cardinals had 19 underclassmen and one incoming signee assigned to wooden bat summer baseball leagues around the nation in 2011. Following the completion of the collegiate summer leagues, players will return to campus for the fall semester in mid-August to continue Louisville's preparation for the 2012 college baseball season.
Cape Cod League
- In his last 10 appearances on the mound, RHP Matt Koch (Chatham Anglers) has pitched 13.1 innings of shutout relief allowing just seven hits with 15 strikeouts and five saves. Overall, he is 1-0 with five saves, a team-low 1.25 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 21.2 innings pitched and 16 total appearances this summer. On July 22, Koch was named to the East team for this week's Cape Cod League All-Star (Friday, 7 p.m., ET) at Fenway Park in Boston.
- RHP Dace Kime (Chatham Anglers) is 1-3 with a 4.85 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 39.0 innings pitched. He has pitched in 10 games overall with seven starts.
- In his most recent start on July 20, RHP Justin Amlung (Wareham Gatemen) earned his third win of the summer for the Wareham Gatemen after allowing two runs on just three hits with six strikeouts in 6.0 innings in a 4-3 victory over the Chatham Anglers. In seven starts this summer, Amlung was 3-1 with a 1.76 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched. After being named a Cape Cod League All-Star last week, Amlung chose not to participate in the All-Star Game in order to better focus on whether to continue his collegiate baseball career at Louisville or sign a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Amlung has not signed a professional contract and he has until the Aug. 15 deadline to make his decision.
Coastal Plain League
- RHP Travis Tingle (Thomasville HiToms) is 5-0 with 11 saves in 24 relief appearances this summer. He has 38 strikeouts in 37.2 innings of work and an ERA of 3.58.
- OF Adam Engel (Florence RedWolves) is hitting .283 with two home runs, 25 RBI, 28 runs scored and 19 stolen bases in 25 attempts in 39 games played.
- At the plate, OF Cole Sturgeon (Thomasville HiToms) is hitting .235 with 13 runs scored, seven RBI and two doubles in 20 starts and 25 games this summer. On the mound, the left-hander is 2-1 with a 6.75 ERA and five strikeouts in five appearances and 5.1 innings of relief.
New England League
- RHP Jeff Thompson (Keene Swamp Bats) earned the start in Wednesday's New England League All-Star Game in Lynn, Mass. He finished with one strikeout while pitching a perfect inning to open the game for the West squad. In his most recent outing for Keene on July 22, Thompson pitched 6.0 shutout innings allowing only two hits with eight strikeouts to earn the win against Holyoke. Second in the league with 49 strikeouts, he is 2-2 overall with a 2.08 ERA over 34.2 innings of work and seven starts.
- IF Alex Chittenden (Keene Swamp Bats) was the starting shortstop for the West squad in Wednesday's New England League All-Star going and finished the night 0-for-2 at the plate. On the season, Chittenden is hitting .315 and is tied for second in the league with 27 runs scored. He also has five doubles, three home runs and 23 RBI this summer.
- LHP Cody Ege (Vermont Mountaineers) is 2-1 with a 3.27 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 10 appearances (six starts) and 41.1 innings pitched this summer.
- After a slow start to the summer, IF Ty Young (Vermont Mountaineers) is hitting .240 with eight RBI in 27 games this summer. Most recently, he was 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in a 6-2 win over North Adams on June 26.
Great Lakes League
- C Kyle Gibson (Lexington Hustlers) is hitting .268 with 10 RBI, five doubles, three triples, seven runs scored and 15 walks in 28 regular season games.
- RHP Mike Nastold (Cincinnati Steam) is 1-0 with a 2.42 ERA and 30 strikeouts in five starts and 22.1 innings pitched this summer.
Cal Ripken League
- For the summer, C Jeff Gardner (Baltimore Redbirds) is hitting .252 with two home runs, 17 RBI, nine doubles and 13 runs scored in 37 games. The regular season has been completed in the Cal Ripken League with Baltimore one of four teams remaining in the post-season.
- RHP Brandon Alphin (Baltimore Redbirds) is 4-0 with 18 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.66 in nine appearances (six starts) and 32.0 innings pitched this summer.
- RHP Curtis McCombs (Baltimore Redbirds) is 1-1 with a 3.67 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 34.1 innings pitched and 10 appearances this summer.
Northwoods League
- 1B Zak Wasserman (Mankato MoonDogs) is hitting .261 with two home runs, nine doubles, 20 RBI, 16 runs scored and 21 walks in 44 games this summer.
2011 University of Louisville Summer Baseball Assignments
Cape Cod League
- Justin Amlung - Wareham Gatemen
- Andy Flett - Wareham Gatemen
- Chad Green - Bourne Braves
- Dace Kime - Chatham Anglers
- Matt Koch - Chatham Anglers
Coastal Plain League
- Adam Engel - Florence RedWolves
- Cole Sturgeon - Thomasville HiToms
- Travis Tingle - Thomasville HiToms
- Nick Ratajczak (2011-12 newcomer) - Wilson Tobs
New England League
- Cody Ege - Vermont Mountaineers
- Alex Chittenden - Keene Swamp Bats
- Jeff Thompson - Keene Swamp Bats
- Ty Young - Vermont Mountaineers
Cal Ripken League
- Brandon Alphin - Baltimore Redbirds
- Curtis McCombs - Baltimore Redbirds
- Jeff Gardner - Baltimore Redbirds
Great Lakes League
- Kyle Gibson - Lexington Hustlers
- Mike Nastold - Cincinnati Steam
New York League
- Ryan Seiz - Oneonta Outlaws
Northwoods League
- Zak Wasserman - Mankato MoonDogs
