Youman Joins Bluefish
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 16, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signing of pitcher Shane Youman. Youman returns to the Atlantic League after a stint with the Lancaster Barnstormers last year.
“Shane adds a left-handed arm to our pitching staff,” says Bluefish general manager Todd Marlin. “His mix of experience in the Major Leagues and the Atlantic League will translate well to our team.”
Youman enters his eighth season of professional baseball, second in the Atlantic League and first with the Bluefish. Last year, the former Major-Leaguer split time between Reading (AA, Phillies) of the Eastern League and the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League. In his Atlantic League debut, he started 13 games for the Barnstormers, recording four victories and 39 strikeouts in 63 innings pitched. The lefthander’s best campaign came in 2006 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He began the year with Double-A Altoona of the Eastern League and recorded seven wins with a 1.51 ERA in 23 appearances (11 starts). His impressive performance earned him a call-up to Triple-A Indianapolis before making his Major League debut with the Pirates later in the year. In five appearances, including three starts with Pittsburgh, the 29-year-old posted a 2.91 ERA in 21 innings of work. After another brief stint in the minors, he would make his final appearance in the big leagues the following season.
The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
Readers Comments
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
Newark Bears »
SEGUIGNOL SIGNED
June 7, 2010
(Newark, N.J., Jun. 7, 2010) – Newark Bears officials announced that the Orix Buffaloes in Japan officially signed IF Fernando Seguignol. He becomes the first Atlantic League player to go directly to Japan’s major league. He is also the third Bear this season to be signed to an affiliated or professional team joining J.R. House [...]
Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots »
Bears Shut Out Pats, 4-0
June 7, 2010
Bridgewater, NJ – The Newark Bears shut out the Somerset Patriots 4-0 before 5,484 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Bears scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Second baseman Shawn Williams singled, shortstop Paddy Matera singled, and center fielder James Cooper followed with an RBI single to score [...]
