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Tyler Ross Named SAL Player of the Week

August 5, 2014

AUGUSTA, GA - Augusta GreenJackets catcher, Tyler Ross, received the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the games played the week of July 28-August 3. In six games Ross went for 10 for 22 at bat (.455); recording two doubles, three home runs, seven RBI and scored six runs. 

Tyler Ross is from Naples, Florida and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants as a in the 12th round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. He attended Louisiana State University before being drafted by the Giants. Ross has played in 93 games so far this season.

Ross is the second member of the GreenJackets roster to be named by the SAL as a performer of the week. Earlier in the season, Carlos Alvarado was named Pitcher of the Week for games pitched the week of May 19-25. Since then Alvarado has advanced to the San Francisco Giants double A affiliate the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

The GreenJackets return home on August 7th to face the Savannah Sand Gnats in a four game series. Join for us for Thirsty Thursday, post game fireworks on Friday, a meet and greet with Sgt. Slaughter on Saturday and celebrate Auggie's birthday on Sunday!

2014 marks the 26th consecutive season of professional baseball in Augusta. All GreenJackets Ticket Plans, including Full, Half, Weekend, and Custom Plans are on sale now for the 2014 Season. For more information, including pricing and benefits, visit www.GreenJacketsBaseball.com or contact the GreenJackets Front Office at 706-922-WINS.

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