University of North Carolina Athletics
Diamond Heels In The Pros Update
July 12, 2007 | Baseball
July 12, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - With the second half of the Major League Baseball season getting underway today, TarHeelBlue.com takes a look at how Carolina's baseball alumni are doing in the professional ranks, including the three most recent additions, Josh Horton, Benji Johnson and Robert Woodard.
Horton made his professional debut July 8 with the Vancouver Canadians against Woodard's Eugene Emeralds. Woodard picked up his first pro victory that day with 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. Johnson is on the roster of the Danville Braves, but has not played as of Wednesday.
With Andrew Miller, who will start for Detroit today in Seattle, and Paul Shuey getting the call up to the big leagues during the first half, five former Tar Heels are on active MLB rosters.
MAJOR LEAGUERS
Chris Iannetta, Colorado
• Hitting .198 with two home runs, two triples and six doubles in 44 games.
• Driven in 15 runs.
Andrew Miller, Detroit
• 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA in six starts; Struck out 25, including six against Boston in his last start.
• Posted wins over the Cardinals, Mets, Braves and Red Sox.
Brian Roberts, Baltimore
• Batting .322 with five homers, 19 doubles and 27 RBI in 86 games.
• Selected to his second all-star game this season.
Kyle Snyder, Boston
• 1-1 with a 2.81 ERA in 28 games out of the bullpen.
• Struck out 25 in 32 innings.
Paul Shuey, Baltimore
• Pitching in the majors for the first time since 2003.
• 0-1 with one save in eight games.
2007 DRAFTEES
Josh Horton, Vancouver (Oakland, A)
• Made professional debut on July 8.
• Went 2-for-10 over first three games.
Benji Johnson, Danville (Atlanta, Rookie)
• Has not seen any game action.
Robert Woodard, Eugene (San Diego, A)
• Made professional debut on July 5.
• 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA and eight strikeouts over five innings of relief.
MINOR LEAGUE VETERANS
Russ Adams, Syracuse (Toronto, AAA)
• Batting .265 with eight homers and 42 RBI in 82 games.
Garry Bakker, Winston-Salem (Chicago White Sox, A)
• 2-3 with a 4.20 ERA over 40 2 /3 innings.
• Made 21 appearances, including three starts.
Daniel Bard, Greenville (Boston, A)
• 2-1 with a 3.29 ERA in seven starts with Greenville.
• 2-3 with a 5.53 ERA in 12 combined starts with Greenville and Lancaster.
Jay Cox, Asheville (Colorado, A)
• Batting .254 with three homers, 26 doubles and 42 RBI in 76 games.
Mike Daniel, Potomac (Washington, A)
• Batting .346 with 15 RBI in 24 games with Potomac.
• Combined to hit .309 with seven home runs and 52 RBI in 78 games with Potomac and Hagerstown.
Tyrell Godwin, Chattanooga (Cincinnati, AA)
• Batting .241 with four home runs and 32 RBI in 83 games with Louisville and Chattanooga.
Adam Greenberg, Wichita (Royals, AA)
• Batting .246 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 81 games.
Jonathan Hovis, Charleston (Yankees, A)
• Named to South Atlantic League All-Star Game.
• Posted 18 saves and a 1.58 ERA over 40 innings.
Marshall Hubbard, West Tenn (Seattle, AA)
• Batting .252 with eight home runs, 18 doubles and 48 RBI in 84 games.
Chris Maples, Toledo (Detroit, AAA)
• Batting .220 with 13 RBI in 50 games.
Justin Webb, Greensboro (Florida, A)
• Batting .179 with one home run and 10 RBI in 49 games.
