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CONTINENTAL LEAGUE ALUMNI UPDATE
1B Jordan Hanley, Minnesota Twins
Hanley is having a solid first full season in the majors. He's hitting .309 with 2 homers and 22 RBI so far this season with the Twins, who are cruising in the AL Central.
"It's awesome to be in a pennant race in the big leagues. Hopefully, we can keep it going." said Hanley.
SP Anthony Amon, Vancouver Canadians (AAA)
Amon is toiling in the Emeralds farm system. He's currently 4-4 with a 3.70 ERA and 70 strikeouts, so far in 11 starts. "He's really doing good things down there," said Ems manager Willie Randolph. Much of the discussion about Amon was getting him into a system and giving him time. He's getting that now and should develop into a strong starter, especially given the Emeralds record for developing players over the past ten years.
CF Jessie Perrigo, Frisco Roughriders (AA)
Perrigo has it all. Speed, defensive talent and contact ability. He's hitting .290 with 3 homers and 22 RBI in 221 at-bats in Double-A. The Rangers see him as their centerfielder of the future, and Baseball America recently rated him the 4th best prospect in the Rangers organization.
"We know he'll come up big for us when its his time. Meanwhile, he's getting good experience down on the farm," said Rangers GM John Hart.
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