Sox prospect Adolfo joining Intimidators

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 16, 2016) - The Kannapolis Intimidators, Class A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, have received outfielder Micker Adolfo, the organization's No. 8 prospect according to MLB.com, from Extended Spring Training. Adolfo, 19, fills the roster spot opened when shortstop Johan Cruz was placed on the Disabled List (retroactive to April 13) on Friday.

The White Sox signed Adolfo on July 2, 2013, when he was rated the No. 2 International Prospect by MLB.com. He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Arizona League White Sox, finishing fifth in the league in home runs (5) while leading the AZL White Sox in doubles (10) and total bases (68). In 2015, Adolfo hit .253 (21-83) in 22 games before his season was cut short in early August due to injury. 

Kannapolis takes the field at 6:00 p.m. today in Hickory for Game 3 of a 4-game series at L.P. Frans Stadium against the Crawdads. The Intimidators return home on Thursday, April 21, for a 4-game home stand against the Delmarva Shorebirds. For ticket and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

About the Intimidators

The Intimidators are preparing for the 22nd season of professional baseball in Kannapolis and 16th 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 located off I-85, Exit 63 in Kannapolis. Single-game tickets are available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or by visiting IntimidatorsBaseball.com.