Anderson Named FSL Pitcher of the Week
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 9, 2018) - The Florida State League announced its Players of the Week on Monday afternoon, and Florida Fire Frogs starting pitcher, Ian Anderson has been named the Pitcher of the Week for the week of July 2-8. This is Rexford, N.Y. native's second career Pitcher of the Week
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 9, 2018) - The Florida State League announced its Players of the Week on Monday afternoon, and Florida Fire Frogs starting pitcher,
The Atlanta Braves' fourth-ranked prospect (MLB.com) went 2-0 in his two starts, and did not yield a run to the Jupiter Hammerheads or Palm Beach Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
The 20-year-old struck out 18 batters across 11 innings of work, while limiting the opposition to five hits, and issued just one free pass.The right-hander has not allowed a run since the sixth inning of a June 26 contest against the Dunedin Blue Jays at Osceola County Stadium, spanning 13 frames.
Over three starts since the second half, Anderson has allowed two runs on 11 hits, four walks and 24 strikeouts across 17 innings, posting an ERA of 2.12 in the process.
Anderson joins teammate
Florida heads into a five-game series against the Daytona Tortugas starting Monday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Day one features a doubleheader to open the series, with LHP
About the Florida Fire Frogs
The Florida Fire Frogs are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and compete in the Florida State League. The Fire Frogs play their home games at Osceola County Stadium, located at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. For more information, please visit www.FloridaFireFrogs.com, and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.
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