Jones Wins TL Pitcher of the Week Again

Arkansas Travelers pitcher Connor Jones was named Texas League Pitcher of the Week for May 23-29 it was announced today by Minor League Baseball. Jones threw a seven inning no-hitter against the Amarillo Sod Poodles in the opening game of a doubleheader this past Thursday. Throwing 88 pitches total, Jones allowed just three base runners, all on walks in the third inning. Amarillo did not hit a ball in the air against him with eight outs coming via strikeout and the other 13 on groundballs. Jones is now a streak of 25.2 consecutive scoreless innings. This award is the third weekly league award this season for a Traveler.

The no-hitter was the first for the Travs since September 2, 2021 when Matt Brash (6 IP), Nate Fisher (2 IP) and Dayeison Arias (IP) turned the trick. Over eight starts this season Jones has a 2-2 record with a 3.32 ERA. The right-hander from Chesapeake, Virginia has totaled 43.1 innings, striking out 41 and holding opponents to a .192 batting average.

Jones was signed to a minor league free agent contract by the Seattle Mariners at the beginning of April, just days after being released by the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 2nd round in 2016. The 27-year old had a standout collegiate career at the University of Virginia including two trips to the College World Series and a National Championship.

The Travelers are on the road in Springfield this week before returning home to Dickey-Stephens Park to host the Wichita Wind Surge June 7–12. A full list of game times and promotions can be found at travs.com.

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