Rookie
21 year-old Chris Valaika (Reds #3 – 2006) had his Pioneer League record 32-game hit streak snapped with an 0-for 4 and a BB against the boys from Ogden. The California native is now hitting .329/.393/.530. This means his 40-game on-base streak (which is MORE impressive) is still intact.
LOW A
22 year-old Eric Eymann (Red #19 – 2005) went 3 for 6 with a 2B and 2 R. On the season Eric has struggled to a .240/.305/.355.
HIGH A
Sarasota DNP
AA
This game sucked, but over the 3 weekend games with Carolina, Joey Votto (Reds #2 – 2002) went 4 for 12 with a 2B and 3 BB. He is now hitting .312/.400/.539. Votto leads the Southern League in AVG, OBA, SLG, OPS, R, and 2B. He is 6th in SB (24), 3rd in RBI, and 2nd in HR.
AAA
26 year-old (His birthday was Saturday) Brendan Harris (Cubs #5 – 2001) is absolutely on fire. Harris went 4 for 5 with a HR and 2 RBI. In his last 4 games he is 13 for 19 with a BB, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 8 RBI, and 6 R. In August, Harris is hitting .407/.465/.703.