New Trails, Dalton Blaser Called Up to Charleston

Former Cal State Titan reinforces the RiverDogs as a utility man

While in Staten Island Blaser hit .223 with 21 RBI. (Pinstriped Prospects)

By Eric Sutera

May 30, 2017

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The New York Yankees have announced that outfielder Dalton Blaser has joined the RiverDogs outfield corps as the former Cal State Fullerton product was called up to Class A Charleston on Tuesday.
<o:p> Blaser joins the RiverDogs after a solid first season in Short Season with Staten Island. He played in 55 games and hit .223 with seven doubles, two home runs and 21 RBI. In addition to outfield, Blaser made the majority of his Staten Island starts at first base (23).

Born in Roseville, Calif, Blaser spent time with the Titans following a successful stint at Roseville High School. Blaser, 23, was drafted by the Yankees in the 8^th round of the 2016 draft and spent his first season with Staten Island.
While attending Cal State Fullerton, Blaser had a solid baseball career. In his two seasons, he hit .329/.408/.452 with four home runs and 45 RBI in 100 games played. During his senior year he was awarded the Big West Position Player of the Year award.
<o:p> Blaser comes from a family that has baseball in their blood. His father Mark played minor league baseball for six seasons, including five in the Yankees organization. He reached as high as Double-A in his career. Mark had seen action in the SAL from 1982-83 with the Greensboro Hornets.
To make room for Blaser, Carlos Vidal is being sent on the 7-day disabled list to make room for the new utility player. Vidal played in 36 games and hit .277 with 13 RBI and an OBP of .325.
Blaser will join the Charleston team on Tuesday as they play game two of their three game series against the West Virginia Power. Fans can follow the game on WTMA 1250 AM, streaming online via the TuneIn app, and watch the game on MiLB.tv.
<o:p> RiverDogs tickets, including options for the all-new Riley Park Club, are now available and can be secured by contacting the box office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or online at www.riverdogs.com. Those that can't make it to the park can follow every pitch of the RiverDogs season on WTMA 1250 AM in the tri-county area or by streaming online at riverdogs.com and the TuneIn Radio App by searching "RiverDogs."
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