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04/20/2009 1:35 PM ET
Bianucci named SAL Player of the Week
By Hickory Crawdads / Hickory Crawdads
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 Mike Bianucci was named the SAL Player of the Week on Monday, after setting a team record with six hits, including two homers, on Friday. (John M. Setzler, Jr)
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HICKORY, N.C. - The South Atlantic League announced on Monday that RF Mike Bianucci was named the SAL Player of the Week for the week of April 8 - 19.
Bianucci, 22, hit .394 (13-33) with three home runs, 13 RBI, and seven runs scored to help lead the Crawdads to a 6-4 record through the first week and a half of the 2009 season. He set a Crawdads record with six hits in Friday's 16-6 win in Asheville, going a perfect 6-for-6 with two home runs (one grand slam), seven RBIs, three runs, a double, three singles and a stolen base. On the season, he has three stolen bases and three doubles, and has a slugging percentage of .727 and an on-base percentage of .447. Bianucci currently leads the South Atlantic League in RBIs and is tied with teammate C Doug Hogan for the league lead in home runs. He also leads the team and is eighth in the league in batting average.
The native of Fairfax, Virginia is in his first full season of professional baseball, after being selected in the eighth round of the 2008 June draft by the Texas Rangers out of Auburn University. In 31 games with the Spokane Indians (Northwest League) last season, Bianucci batted .316 with four homers, 21 RBI, and 11 doubles to start his pro career. He also swiped seven bases and scored 15 runs, while posting a .387 on-base percentage in 2008.
Crawdads Clippings:
After the Crawdads doubleheader tonight in Asheville, starting at 5:35 p.m. on The Big Dawg 92.1 FM and Hickorycrawdads.com, the Crawdads are back at home for a six-game homestand. The Crawdads first welcome the Lexington Legends into town for a four-game set starting Tuesday, then play host to the Kannapolis Intimidators for a two-game series to conclude the homestand on Saturday and Sunday.
Be sure to take advantage of the No-Hitter Ticket Special! In honor of the Crawdads no-hitter on April 11, during which three Crawdads combined to no-hit the Bowling Green Hot Rods in a seven-inning game, fans can get three grandstand tickets to this Tuesday or Wednesday's games for just $7! The No-Hitter Special only applies for this Tuesday and Wednesday, so be sure to call the Crawdads at 322-3000 right away and ask about the No-Hitter Special!
Tuesday's weekly promotion of All-You-Can-Eat tickets will also be in effect this week, and Wednesday's game, with an 11 a.m. start time, is a special Senior Day at the ballpark, sponsored by Alps Mountain Affordable Hearing. Thursday is $1 Beverage Night, Friday's Fireworks Show is presented by Kicks Radio Group, and be sure to catch Saturday's Long Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway, sponsored by Galaxy Food Centers, Ken's Marinades & Dressings and The Big Dawg 92.1 FM. Before Saturday's game is the free Barkley Baseball Clinic from 4:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the ballpark. The homestand wraps up with a 3 p.m. game on Sunday, which features the Burke County Pregnancy Care Collection, sponsored by East Valdese Baptist Church and 106.9 The Light. Don't miss the Aquafina Major League Baseball, Pitch, Hit and Run event at noon on Sunday as well!
Single game tickets for all Crawdads games are on sale now at the Crawdads Ticket Office and online at www.hickorycrawdads.com and start at just $6! Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Crawdads office, located at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW or by calling 322-3000.
~There's a New Ranger in Town~ This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.
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