St. Louis Cardinals second pick set to join Palm Beach
July 1, 2012
For Immediate Release
Jupiter, Fla.- The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that the No. 23rd overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, outfielder James Ramsey has been added to the Palm Beach Cardinals roster.
Ramsey, a four-year star at Florida State University, was the second player chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals, as they selected fellow college standout Michael Wacha with their first pick (17th overall) in the draft. Ramsey, was selected in the 22nd round of 2011 Amateur Draft by the Minnesota Twins, but elected to return to school. The Alpharetta, GA native, finished his senior season with a conference-best .378 average, .513 on-base percentage and 78 runs scored, while hitting 13 homers and starting all 67 of Florida State's games.
Ramsey was named the American Baseball Coaches Association's Co-Player of the Year, first FSU player to win the award since Gerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey in 2008.
In a corresponding move, the Palm Beach Cardinals have sent LHP Nick Gillung to Johnson City to resume his work as a starting pitcher. Gillung made eight appearances for the Cardinals, posting a 1-3 record with a 3.97 ERA. He made two starts, but had been working from the pen before he was sent down.
For Immediate Release
Jupiter, Fla.- The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that the No. 23rd overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, outfielder James Ramsey has been added to the Palm Beach Cardinals roster.
Ramsey, a four-year star at Florida State University, was the second player chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals, as they selected fellow college standout Michael Wacha with their first pick (17th overall) in the draft. Ramsey, was selected in the 22nd round of 2011 Amateur Draft by the Minnesota Twins, but elected to return to school. The Alpharetta, GA native, finished his senior season with a conference-best .378 average, .513 on-base percentage and 78 runs scored, while hitting 13 homers and starting all 67 of Florida State's games.
Ramsey was named the American Baseball Coaches Association's Co-Player of the Year, first FSU player to win the award since Gerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey in 2008.
In a corresponding move, the Palm Beach Cardinals have sent LHP Nick Gillung to Johnson City to resume his work as a starting pitcher. Gillung made eight appearances for the Cardinals, posting a 1-3 record with a 3.97 ERA. He made two starts, but had been working from the pen before he was sent down.