Warthogs' Anderson Wins CL Player of the Week

Press Release From Warthogs.com

May 9, 2004

 

Winston-Salem, NC – Winston Salem outfielder Brian Anderson and Myrtle Beach pitcher Jose Capellan were tabbed The Sports Network Co-Players of the Week ending Sunday, May 9th.

 

Anderson led the Warthogs to a 6-1 record this week, batting .516 (16-for-31), and led the league in hits (16), doubles (4), and RBI (10), while placing second in runs scored (9). His .516 batting average for the week was the highest of any player with more than 13 at bats. He also helped his club with his two home runs and three stolen bases.

 

Because of his four doubles and two homers, Anderson carried an impressive .839 slugging percentage and an equally impressive .559 on-base-percentage.

 

Anderson raised his batting average to .326 for the season with two home runs and 15 RBI.

 

Capellan went 1-0 with a 0.69 ERA last week and certainly deserved a better fate. He was second in the league by one-third of an inning for total innings pitched (13.0), second-best ERA (0.69) for pitchers with two or more starts, and league leader in strikeouts (14) as the Pelicans went just 3-4 for the week.

 

The 23-year-old right-hander started his week with a no decision against Salem last Monday, a game the Pelicans lost 2-1. However, it was not Capellan's fault, as he surrendered just two hits, one earned run, two walks and struck out six in six strong innings.

 

Capellan followed that effort up with another strong start, a seven-inning stint against Lynchburg Saturday, May 8. The right-hander had much better luck this time around, as he allowed one run, none earned in six innings, while walking one and striking out eight en route to a 5-3 Pelicans victory.

 

Capellan raised his record to 2-1 for the season with a 3.08 ERA in five starts.

 

Earlier Honors went to Potomac first baseman Tony Blanco and Lynchburg starter Paul Maholm in Week One. Week Two saw Kinston catcher Ryan Garko and Wilmington pitcher Eric Ackerman capture Player of the Week Honors, while Potomac outfielder Chris Denorfia and Myrtle Beach pitcher Blaine Boyer took Week Three Honors.

Glad to see he is doing well. Who is playing OF in Bham? Is there any chance of him making a jump there?

Ya, although I think the Sox will first give him a little more time in Winston Slame. However, if he keeps hitting for the next couple weeks, he'll definately be in-line for a promotion.

 

The Barons outfield has been pretty weak with the exception of Michael Spidale.

I'd say mid-June is a realistic time for Anderson to move up, as long as he keeps hitting.