Bluefish Acquire Davenport From Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 24, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – June 24, 2009) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Ron Davenport has been acquired from the Long Island Ducks for future considerations. Ron joins the Bluefish after appearing in 28 games this season with the Long Island Ducks. He has compiled a .219 batting average with 10 extra-base hits, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored.
“Ron had a very good season in the Atlantic League last year,” says Bluefish general manager Todd Marlin. “We are happy to bring him aboard and expect him to be a valuable addition of our lineup.”
The North Carolina native is in his 10th year of professional baseball and second in the Atlantic League. Last season with the Camden Riversharks, he batted .336 with 28 doubles and set career highs with 18 home runs, 93 RBI, 134 hits and 224 total bases. The 27-year-old has spent seven years in the Toronto Blue Jays organization reaching as high as Double-A on three separate occasions. He has also spent time in the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations. Ron has 77 home runs, 508 RBI, 227 doubles, 22 triples and 33 stolen bases in 861 minor league games.
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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