Reliever Austin Ross promoted to AAA Colorado Springs

The former LSU Tiger was 3-2 with a 2.61 ERA over 26 games out of the bullpen

July 3, 2015

BILOXI, MS - The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the following roster move that affects the Shuckers roster prior to tonight's 6:10 pm contest with the Mississippi Braves at MGM Park. Right-handed reliever Austin Ross, has been promoted from Biloxi to AAA Colorado Springs.

Ross, 26, appeared in 26 games in relief for the Shuckers this season, going 3-2 with a 2.61 ERA (11 ER/38.0 IP) to go along with 47 strikeouts and just nine walks. His performance in the first half earned him a trip to Montgomery for the 2015 Southern League All-Star Game on June 23, which he struck out the two batters that he faced. Ross ranked first among Southern League relievers in strikeout ratio, sitting down 11.13 batters per 9.0 innings pitched. Ross also ranked fourth among relievers by walking just 2.13 batters per 9.0 innings pitched. Ross led the Biloxi bullpen in strikeouts and innings, ranking second in appearances. Ross stymied right-handed batters, holding them to just a .146 batting average.

Ross was selected by the Brewers in the eighth round of the 2010 draft out of LSU and over six professional seasons has a career 26-20 record and a 4.06 ERA in 107 games and 65 starts. Ross joins former Shuckers' reliever Jaye Chapman and infielder Yadiel Rivera on the Triple-A Colorado Springs roster. The Shreveport, LA native will join the SkySox on the road in Nashville as they take on the Sounds tonight at 7:00 pm.

Click on player for more information. Attached is an updated PDF roster or CLICK HERE. The Biloxi roster stands at 24 active players, and one on the temporary inactive list.

The Shuckers conclude a three-game series tonight at 6:10 pm against the Mississippi Braves at MGM Park. After the game there will be a Post-Game Wedding Ceremony on the field, and also an Independence Day Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza! A limited amount of Berm/Standing Room Only tickets remain for tonight's game. Sitting on the Berm is based on availability at the time of arrival into that area. Otherwise fans will be able to stand along the concourse areas where permissible.

*Due to safety regulations, the Berm area will be cleared before the Post-Game Fireworks Show. Fans will be able to watch the Fireworks show by standing along the concourse area.

After clinching their ninth-straight series last night, Biloxi (5-2) will look for its first sweep of the season in game three against Mississippi (3-4). LHP Hobbs Johnson (5-4, 3.34) will face off against Braves newcomer RHP Steve Janas (0-0, --). Coverage will begin at 5:55 p.m. on 1240-AM WGCM, 1580-AM WPMO and the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network. Fans can also listen to the game using the TuneIn Radio app or by going to www.biloxishuckers.com. The game is also available on MiLB.TV.