Former Pelican Ross Makes MLB Roster
Ross, named the Rangers 2011 Minor League Pitcher-of-the-Year, was the only lefthander left among Texas' bullpen options after an injury to Neal Cotts Saturday. He was in camp this spring as a reliever after pitching as a starter with the Pelicans and Frisco RoughRiders last season. He was 10-5 with a 2.34 ERA across both levels.
Ross' roster spot is well deserved. The Kentuckian had a 1.64 ERA in eight Spring Training appearances, one of which was a start. He allowed just two runs, while striking out 10, in 10 innings of work. His eight outings were second most among Texas pitchers.
The Rangers now boast three former Pelicans on their roster. Ross is joined by Elvis Andrus and Matt Harrison, both Braves-era Pelicans. The duo moved to Texas via a trade in 2007.
Six Pelicans made their Major League debuts in 2011, four with the Braves and one with each the Pirates and Twins. Julio Teheran, Randall Delgado, Matt Young and Cory Gearrin all played in Atlanta. Teheran and Delgado are currently competing for Atlanta's fifth starter job. Scott Diamond, a Rule 5 Draft pick, debuted with Minnesota while Jeff Locke pitched with Pittsburgh as a September call-up.
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