The Cincinnati Reds promoted right-handed relief pitcher Brian Pearl to Pensacola of the Class AA Southern League last week.
Pearl, a graduate of Cascade High School, earned the promotion with a strong performance this spring at Class A Bakersfield. In 28 games, he posted a 1-1 record, a 1.31 earned-run average and collected 13 saves. He struck out 41 batters in 341/3 innings.
Fast starts
Former University of Washington teammates Aaron West and Chase Anselment got their pro careers off to solid starts last week.
West, a Snohomish High School grad, threw three shutout innings in his pro debut June 19 for the Tri-City (N.Y.) ValleyCats. He pitched five more scoreless innings Monday to earn his first victory as a pro. West was the Houston Astros’ 17th-round pick in this year’s draft.
Anselment, picked in the 17th round by Atlanta, made his pro debut June 21 for the Class A Rome (Ga.) Braves. After going 0-for-3 in his first game, Anselment has been on a tear, collecting six hits in his next 12 at-bats, including a home run Saturday in a 9-3 victory over Asheville.
Anselment is a graduate of Meadowdale High School.
Local minor leaguers
The minor-league statistics along with the team, classification and major-league affiliate for players with Snohomish County ties. Statistics are through June 25:
HITTERS
Chase Anselment, Meadowdale H.S.
Rome (A), Braves
.400 AVG., 1 HR, 1 RBI
Kawika Emsley-Pai, Jackson H.S.
Bradenton (A), Pirates
.159 AVG., 0 HR, 2 RBI
Ian Gac, Edmonds-Woodway H.S.
Mississippi (AA), Braves
.247 AVG., 7 HR, 32 RBI
Austin Jones, Edmonds-Woodway H.S.
GCL Yankees (Rookie), Yankees
.316 AVG., 0 HR, 2 RBI
Derek Jones, Snohomish H.S.
Tri-City (A), Rockies
.200 AVG., 0 HR, 0 RBI
Ian Parmley, Monroe H.S.
Vancouver (A), Blue Jays
.185 AVG., 0 HR, 2 RBI
Taylor Smith-Brennan, Meadowdale H.S.
AZL Brewers (A), Brewers
.167 AVG., 0 HR, 0 RBI
Travis Snider, Jackson H.S.
Las Vegas (AAA), Blue Jays
.328 AVG., 8 HR, 38 RBI
Steven Souza, Cascade H.S.
Hagerstown (A), Orioles
.287 AVG., 10 HR, 44 RBI
Ryan Strieby, Mountlake Terrace H.S.
Toledo (AAA), Tigers
.193 AVG., 12 HR, 48 RBI
PITCHERS
Aaron Brooks, Mountlake Terrace H.S.
AZL Mariners (rookie), Mariners
0-0, 0.1 IP, 0.00 ERA
Stephen Fife, Everett C.C.
Albuquerque (AAA), Dodgers
5-4, 80.0 IP, 4.84 ERA
Blaine Hardy, Edmonds-Woodway H.S.
Omaha (AAA), Royals
1-1, 20.0 IP, 4.50 ERA
Chris Johnson, Edmonds-Woodway H.S.
Salem-Keizer (A), Giants
1-0, 5.2 IP, 3.18 ERA
Owen Jones, Edmonds-Woodway H.S.
Ogden (A), Dodgers
0-0, 3.0 IP, 0.00 ERA
Brian Pearl, Cascade H.S.
Pensacola (AA), Reds
0-0, 1.2 IP, 21.60 ERA
Zach Simons, Everett C.C.
Tulsa (AA), Rockies
3-1, 18.2 IP, 2.41 ERA
Ryan Verdugo, Lake Stevens H.S.
Omaha (AAA), Royals
5-2, 79.0 IP, 3.65 ERA
Aaron West, Snohomish H.S.
Tri-City, (A), Astros
1-0, 8.0 IP, 0.00 ERA
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