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illeracula · 04-06-2006, 10:21 AM

Former Cuban star makes jump from Cuban Refuge to the big leagues in less than 2 months.

May 20, 2001

Milford, DE - Former Cuban National baseball star rightfielder Cristobal Cuevas is expected to make his major league debut tonight when the Milford Jethawks face the Bella Coona Trappers at Perdue Stadium in Milford at 7:35 p.m. The game will be televised by ESPN2.

Cuevas, 22, was the Jethawks first-round pick (First selection overall) in January's First-Year Player Draft. Cristobal joins the Jethawks after hitting .268 (45-for-120) with 3 home runs and 27 RBI in his first professional season at Class AAA Dewey.

"He has been very impressive by the way he plays the game," general manager Anthony Wayne said in a story posted on the Jethawks' website. "Defensively, he makes plays you don't even think a rightfielder makes. He moves runners, he is always scoring a run and driving in a run. No matter how much he plays, the experience he is about to get here will be invaluable."

The Jethawks are currently 20-25 overall, tied with the Rome Braves of Georgia for last place in the Dixie Division.

04-06-2006, 10:21 AM	#33
illeracula Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,931	Cristobal Cuevas Expected to Make Major League Debut Tonight Former Cuban star makes jump from Cuban Refuge to the big leagues in less than 2 months. May 20, 2001 Milford, DE - Former Cuban National baseball star rightfielder Cristobal Cuevas is expected to make his major league debut tonight when the Milford Jethawks face the Bella Coona Trappers at Perdue Stadium in Milford at 7:35 p.m. The game will be televised by ESPN2. Cuevas, 22, was the Jethawks first-round pick (First selection overall) in January's First-Year Player Draft. Cristobal joins the Jethawks after hitting .268 (45-for-120) with 3 home runs and 27 RBI in his first professional season at Class AAA Dewey. "He has been very impressive by the way he plays the game," general manager Anthony Wayne said in a story posted on the Jethawks' website. "Defensively, he makes plays you don't even think a rightfielder makes. He moves runners, he is always scoring a run and driving in a run. No matter how much he plays, the experience he is about to get here will be invaluable." The Jethawks are currently 20-25 overall, tied with the Rome Braves of Georgia for last place in the Dixie Division. __________________ --- Check out my OOTP dynasty, the DelMarVa Baseball League: DelMarVa Baseball League. and the spin off: DelMarVa Baseball League - 2037 WBC Tournament - Won by Team USA - New England. DelMarVa Baseball League - 2039 WBC Tournament - Won by Team USA - New England..