As former Bradley shortstop Jason Leblebijian prepares for Wednesdasy's 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game, presented by Gildan, fans will have the opportunity to share a piece of his experience by bidding on his autographed, game-worn jersey from the mid-summer classic. The Tacoma Rainiers, the Pacific Coast League's hosts for this week's Triple-A All-Star Game, is operating an online auction of all the game-worn jerseys from the game to benefit the CHI Franciscan Foundation. The auction is currently open and will run through 7:00 p.m. CT Wednesday.
CLICK HERE to bid on Jason Leblebijian's autographed, game-worn Triple-A All-Star Game jersey
CLICK HERE to view all the jerseys available from the IL and PCL All-Star squads.
The 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game, presented by Gildan, is on Wednesday, July 12 at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, WA. (8:05 p.m. CT, MLB Network, ESPN 1520 AM).
On the summer collegiate circuit, rising senior DH Derek Bangert continues to shine for the Northwoods League Kenosha Kingfish. With three more RBI's Sunday, Bangert ranks second in the league with 38 runs batted in and he is tied for fourth with eight home runs. Bangert's eighth-game hitting streak has raised his season average to .301 and he has reached base safely in 37 consecutive games since going 0-for-3 in his season debut. Playing for hte Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, junior 1B Luke Mangieri went 5-for-10 with two doubles in a two-game weekend series at Kenosha. Mangieri is now batting .312 in his 32 games in the Northwoods League. After going 4-for-5 with two doubles Thursday at Quincy, sophomore OF Dan Bolt hit his third home run of the summer Sunday for the Prospect League's Springfield Sliders.
Braves in the Pros Update
Elliot Ashbeck (2013-15) | RHP | MiLB.com Bio
Lake Elsinore Storm (San Diego Padres) | Class A Advanced California League
Ashbeck underwent Tommy John surgery early in the 2016 season and continues to rehab in the Padres organization. He has been listed on the 7-Day Disabled List at Lake Elsinore since the season began in anticipation of a mid-season return.
Joe Bircher (2009-12) | LHP | Pro Bio
Sioux Falls Canaries (Independent) | American Association
Bircher took a no-decision in his one outing this past week, surrendering a season-high six runs in his 5.0 innings in Friday's 10-7 loss to Wichita. Although he matched his season-best with six strikeouts, the 5.0 innings Friday represented Bircher's shortest outing in more than a year when he went just 4.0 innings July 1, 2016 at Winnipeg.
Matt Dennis (2014-16) | RHP | MiLB.com Bio
Asheville Tourists (Colorado Rockies) | Class A South Atlantic League
Dennis made two relief appearances last week and surrendered runs in both outings - two runs on three hits in 1.0 IP to finish Thursday's 13-9 win against Charleston and a solo home run in 2.0 IP of Sunday's 3-1 loss at Augusta. In 27 appearances this season, Dennis is 4-1 with a 3.30 ERA and has allowed only 41 hits and nine walks in his 46.1 IP. Boasting 46 strikeouts, Dennis sports a 5.1 strikeouts-to-walk ratio.
Jason Leblebijian (2010-12) | 3B | MiLB.com Bio
Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) | Triple-A International League
Leblebijian has gone into a bit of an offensive funk since being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning June 27 versus Rochester. After missing the next two games, Leblebijian is just 5-for-35 (.143) at the plate in his last nine games since the HBP, but he continues to lead the Bisons with his 25 extra-base hits and 43 RBI's heading into the Triple-A All-Star Break. He will be the starting third baseman for the International League in Wednesday night's 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game, presented by Gildan, in Tacoma, WA.
Max Murphy (2012-14) | OF | MiLB.com Bio
Chattanooga Lookouts (Minnesota Twins) | Double-A Southern League
One of the top hitters in the Class A Advanced Florida State League, the fourth-year pro was promoted to Double-A Chattanooga Saturday and he has scored a run in each of his first two games with his new club. After going 0-for-5 in his Double-A debut Saturday versus Tennessee, Murphy bounced back by going 2-for-5 with a double and a RBI in Sunday's 5-1 win at Pensacola. At the time of his promotion, Murphy led the Florida State League with 92 hits and he remains third with 52 runs scored.
Cameron Roegner (2012-16) | LHP | MiLB.com Bio
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Milwaukee Brewers) | Class A Midwest League
Although he continues to be listed as "Active," Roegner has not appeared in a game since earning his first career save, a 4-innings outing, June 25 versus Kane County. In his second pro season, Roegner is 4-2 with a save and a 4.47 ERA in his 14 outings, including eight as a starter.
Rob Scahill (2006-09) | RHP | MLB.com Bio
Milwaukee Brewers | Major League Baseball
In his second stint with the Brewers this season, Scahill enters the Major League Baseball All-Star Break as an active member of the Milwaukee Brewers roster. He has made two appearances since returning to the Big Leagues June 30. In his lone outing last week Thursday at the Chicago Cubs, Scahill struck out two and did not allow a hit in a scoreless inning. In 15 relief appearances for the Brewers this season, Scahill is 1-2 with a 3.54 ERA.
Mike Tauchman (2010-13) | OF | MiLB.com Bio
Albuquerque Isotopes (Colorado Rockies) | Triple-A Pacific Coast League
Tauchman was 2-for-9 (.222) with a RBI and three walks in seven games for the Colorado Rockies, before being optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque Friday. He has continued to torment PCL pitching in his return, going 5-for-7 with a home run and five RBI's in his two games back with the Isotopes. With two walks included, Tauchman has reached base safely in seven of his first nine plate appearances since returning to Albuquerque and he heads into the Triple-A All-Star Break batting .323 with 11 home runs and 60 RBI's in 72 PCL games. Video of his two-run single Saturday against Las Vegas has been added to his MiLB.com bio page (CLICK HERE).
| 2017 Bradley Baseball Summer Assignments |
| Player |
League |
Team |
Stats |
| Derek Bangert |
Northwoods League |
Kenosha Kingfish |
38GP, .301, 8 HR, 38 RBI |
| Dan Bolt |
Prospect League |
Springfield Sliders |
24 GP, .277, 3 HR, 19 RBI |
| Christian Dominguez |
Ohio Valley League |
Paducah Chiefs |
19 GP, .481 OB%, 1 HR, 17 Runs |
| Brendan Dougherty |
Northwoods League |
Thunder Bay Border Cats |
37 GP, .225, 6 2B, 3 RBI |
| Jean-Francois Garon |
Northwoods League |
Thunder Bay Border Cats |
33 GP, .262, 2 HR, 13 RBI |
| Ryan Hodgett |
Propsect League |
Springfield Sliders |
5 App., 1 GS, 1-1, 0 Sv, 7.2 IP, 18.78 ERA |
| Andrew Ivelia |
Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League |
Licking Co. Settlers |
13 GP, .286, 4 2B, 10 RBI |
| Mitch Janssen |
Prospect League |
Lafayette Aviators |
6 App., 4 GS, 3-0, 0 Sv, 23.1 IP, 4.62 ERA |
| Luke Mangieri |
Northwoods League |
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders |
32 GP, .312, 9 2B, 20 RBI |
| Ben Olson |
Cape Cod Baseball League |
Wareham Gatemen |
1 App., 0 GS, 0-0, 0 Sv, 1.2 IP, 0.00 ERA |
| Matthew Richey |
Northwoods League |
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders |
5 App., 0-1, 0 Sv, 12,1 IP, 3.64 ERA |
| Andy Shadid |
Cape Cod Baseball League |
Wareham Gatemen |
10 GP, .242, 1 2B, 3 RBI |
| Luke Shadid |
Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League |
Licking Co. Settlers |
11 GP, .362, 3 HR, 11 RBI |
