Catcher O'Connell promoted to Charlotte

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2015) - The Kannapolis Intimidators, Class A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, have promoted catcher Sean O'Connell directly to AAA Charlotte. There is no corresponding move at this time. The Intimidators roster is now at 24.

O'Connell, 23, appeared in 11 games with Kannapolis and 10 games with Class A-Advanced Winston-Salem. This is his first promotion to AAA Charlotte, and he is the third Intimidator this season to reach the White Sox highest Minor League affiliate, joining Chris Curley and Alexander Simon. The White Sox originally drafted O'Connell in the 15th round of the June 2010 First-Year Player Draft.

About the Intimidators

The Intimidators are currently playing their 21st season of professional baseball in Kannapolis and 15th season as a Chicago White Sox affiliate. Since the team's inception in 1995, a total of 85 players have gone from Kannapolis to the Major Leagues. The team plays at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System just off I-85, Exit 63 in Kannapolis. Single-game tickets start at only $5. Season tickets, mini-plans, group ticket packages, and single-game tickets are available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or by visiting www.IntimidatorsBaseball.com.