TRENT GIAMBRONE NAMED SOUTHERN LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Giambrone's Impressive Stretch Earns Player of the Week honors for July 2 - July 8

July 9, 2018

SEVIERVILLE - The Southern League has announced that Smokies infielder Trent Giambrone has been named player of the week for the week of July 2 through July 8. The 24 year-old posted a .346 batting average with 9 hits, and 11 RBI's throughout the week. Giambrone picked up 9 of his 11

SEVIERVILLE - The Southern League has announced that Smokies infielder Trent Giambrone has been named player of the week for the week of July 2 through July 8.
The 24 year-old posted a .346 batting average with 9 hits, and 11 RBI's throughout the week. Giambrone picked up 9 of his 11 RBI's in one game against the Jackson Generals on July 5th where he blasted 3 homeruns on his way to a 4-for-5 night at the plate. Giambrone also picked up 5 runs and 3 doubles during his stellar week.

In his first season at the Double-A level, Giambrone is hitting .262 on the year in 79 games for Tennessee. Giambrone has shown his power with 14 homeruns on the season with 72 hits, and 39 RBI's. The skilled infielder has also shown off his speed with 21 stolen bases during the 2018 season. Giambrone was selected in the 25th round of the 2016 draft by the Chicago Cubs.
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