Jaime Barria to play in All-Star Futures Game July 9
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 29, 2017) - Right-handed pitcher Jaime Barria of the Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, has been selected to participate in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. The event will take place on Sunday, July 9, at Marlins Park in Miami at
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 29, 2017) - Right-handed pitcher
Barria, 20, has allowed just four runs (two earned) over 19 2/3 innings, with 16 strikeouts and just three walks in his three starts with the BayBears. Last Friday against Tennessee, he threw the first complete game of his career, shutting out the Smokies in a seven-inning gem. Barria gave up just two hits and finished the game by recording 17 straight outs.
The Panama City, Panama native was signed by the Angels as an international free agent on April 11, 2013. He made 11 starts with Inland Empire and went 4-3 with a 2.48 ERA (18 earned runs in 65.1 innings pitched). Barria struck out 57 batters and only issued 13 walks. He was named Pitcher of the Week in the California League following his start on May 19 against Lancaster. Barria tossed seven scoreless innings and only allowed two hits.
In his Minor League career, spanning parts of five seasons, Barria has a 22-19 record with a 3.41 ERA in 74 games, 61 starts. He spent the entire 2016 campaign in the starting rotation for Class A Burlington, leading the team with eight wins in a career-high 25 games. Barria recorded a 3.85 ERA, set career highs in innings pitched (117.0) and strikeouts (78), and was a Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star.
Barria is currently the Angels No. 4 pitching prospect, and he is ranked No. 8 overall in the organization, according to MLB Pipeline.
The game will be broadcast live by MLB Network. For more information, and to find what channel MLB Network is on in your area, click here.
Barria is scheduled to make his fourth Double-A start tonight at 6:05 p.m. CT, as the BayBears continue a six-game road series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Jacksonville feed, subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on the BayBears Broadcast Network, the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 5:45 p.m. CT.
The BayBears return home Tuesday, July 4, and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 4. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2017 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-BEAR (2327).
About the Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles of Anaheim and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 160 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy,
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