Bluefish Add Two New Players
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 1, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signings of infielder Rayner Bautista and outfielder Ryan Radmanovich. Bautista joins the Bluefish after appearing in four games with the York Revolution earlier this year. This is his third season in the Atlantic League and 11th of professional baseball. Radmanovich spent last year with Somerset, where he compiled a .267 batting average with 19 extra-base hits and 38 RBI in 55 games.
“Rayner and Ryan have combined to play eight years in the Atlantic League and add experience to our roster,” says Bluefish manager Tommy John. “They will be key components in our lineup and we look forward to seeing the contributions they make.”
Bautista last played with York in 2007, where he set career-highs in hits (126), doubles (36) and RBI (64). Prior to 2007, the 30-year-old spent seven seasons in the Detroit Tigers organization. His best season came in 2003, when he posted a .286 batting average in 115 games at Double-A Erie of the Eastern League. At Erie, Bautista had 114 hits, 44 runs, 18 doubles, 11 home runs and 48 RBI. The following year, Bautista made his first appearance at the Triple-A level with Toledo of the International League, appearing in 63 games as a shortstop/second baseman.
Radmanovich is entering his seventh season in the Atlantic League and 16th of professional baseball. Prior to 2008, the 37-year-old spent ten seasons in the Twins, Mariners, Padres and Pirates systems until he began his Independent League career in 2003. His best season came in 1998, when he made his Major League debut and played in 25 games for the Seattle Mariners. The former Major Leaguer contributed 15 hits, two home runs and 10 RBI. In five seasons with Somerset, Radmanovich appeared in two Atlantic League All-Star games and drove in 279 runs while hitting 77 home runs.
In order to make room on the roster, the Bluefish have announced that infielder Wilson Batista has been placed on the disabled list.
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.
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