Thomas Diamond returns to Frisco
Diamond missed the entire 2007 campaign recovering from the ligament transplant surgery on his right elbow. He spent the 2006 season with the RoughRiders posting a 12-5 record with a 4.24 and 145 strikeouts. Following the 2005 season, Diamond was named the Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year, an award given to the top pitching performer in the Texas Rangers' farm system.
Diamond, a first round pick (10th overall) in 2004 out of the University of New Orleans, made his 'Riders debut in 2005 and earned his first Double-A victory on July 2, 2005. Diamond's career record with the RoughRiders is 17-9.
The RoughRiders open a three game series in Tulsa Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
About the RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team has finished first in all of Double-A Baseball in attendance in 2005, 2006, and 2007. The RoughRiders were named winners of the 2007 Freitas Award by Baseball America. The award is given to organizations "on a path of long-term excellence and are true parts of their communities." The RoughRiders are also owned by Mandalay Sports Entertainment winners of the "Baseball Organization of the Year" by Ballpark Digest. For more information on Mandalay Baseball Properties, the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, contact Brian SanFilippo at (972) 334-1925 or via email at [email protected].