Former BayBears pitcher Eduardo Paredes recalled by Angels
MOBILE, Ala. (June 23, 2017) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced Friday that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Eduardo Paredes , a former member of the Mobile BayBears. Paredes has a chance to make his Major League debut as the Angels begin a three-game road series against the
MOBILE, Ala. (June 23, 2017) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced Friday that they have recalled right-handed pitcher
Paredes, 22, made nine relief appearances with the BayBears in April and allowed two runs in 12 2/3 innings pitched. He recorded one save, struck out 17 batters, and only issued four walks. Paredes is the No. 15 prospect in the Angels organization, according to MLB Pipeline.
The Valera, Venezuela native signed with the Angels as an international free agent on March 12, 2012. Despite being the youngest player on the BayBears Opening Day roster, Paredes was the longest-tenured member of the Angels organization. He pitched in a total of 44 Double-A games combined between Mobile in April and Arkansas in 2016. Paredes led the Travelers with eight saves in 35 outings.
The Angels added Paredes to the 40-man roster this past offseason on November 18, 2016. In five Major League Spring Training games this year, he pitched four scoreless innings and gave up just one hit.
Paredes was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on May 3 and made 15 relief appearances with the Bees. In 25 1/3 innings, he allowed just seven runs (six earned) and held opposing hitters to a .213 average.
Paredes has a chance to become the second member of the 2017 BayBears to appear in a Major League game and the first to make his MLB debut this season. He joins right-handed pitcher
The BayBears host the Tennessee Smokies in a five-game series, beginning with a doubleheader Friday at 5:05 p.m. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on the BayBears Broadcast Network, the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 4:45 p.m.
The BayBears host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 4. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2017 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-BEAR (2327).
About the Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles of Anaheim and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 160 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy,
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