A.J. Griffin Named Texas League Pitcher of the Week
April 16, 2012 - Texas League (TL1)
Midland RockHounds News Release
A.J. Griffin was awarded Texas League Pitcher of the Week honors on Monday for his first two starts of the season. The University of San Diego alum will make his third start of the season against Springfield on Monday night as he attempts to build on a seven inning hitless streak.
Griffin was named Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the first time after posting an extraordinary pair of outings against Arkansas and Springfield last week. Despite two no decisions, the 6-05 right hander allowed just two hits in 11 innings, while striking out 16 batters in his two starts. Last Tuesday, the California native fired six innings of no hit ball against Springfield before being pulled due to an early season pitch count.
Griffin entered the season rated Oakland's #13 prospect (according to Baseball America). Last season he spent time at every level of the A's minor league system while posting a 2-3 record and 6.47 ERA with the RockHounds.
The RockHounds finish off their opening home stand on Monday and Tuesday against Springfield before heading back to the road on Thursday in San Antonio.
A pair of Corpus Christi Hooks (Brandon Barnes and Jake Goebbert) split the Texas League Player of the Week Award on Monday.
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