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 February 10, 2010 - SIOUX CITY, IA – The Sioux City Explorers have signed former Pittsburgh Pirates power hitting farmhand, Jared Keel to a 2010 American Association Contract.
“Adding a quality 3B that brings some offensive power to our line up is a big signing for our club, as this is something we lacked in 2009,” comments field manager Les Lancaster. “Keel also has the ability to play OF and will serve as our 4th Outfielder when spring training opens in May”.
The 25-year old Panama City, Florida native has spent the last (4) seasons in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. In 2007, as a member of the Pirates Single A affiliate in Hickory, NC, Keel hit .261 while accumulating (23) doubles, (17) home runs, while driving in (56) RBI’s.
In 2008, Keel was promoted to the Pirates High A team in Lynchburg, VA where he continued his offensive power numbers by collecting (24) doubles, (20) home runs (3rd in Carolina League), while driving in a team leading (81) RBI’s (5th in Carolina League) and added (65) walks which was good for 5th in the Carolina League.
As a member of the Lynchburg Hillcats in 2009, Keel continued to produce good offensive numbers by racking up (21) doubles, (11) home runs, and driving in (44) RBI’s to go along with (68) walks (4th in the Carolina League), while also ranking 4th with an on-base percentage of .378.
The 2010 season will mark Jared’s 5th season in professional baseball and first as a member of the Sioux City Explorers. For his career, Jared has a career .254 batting average and has accumulated (571) total bases, (211) walks, (84) doubles, (53) home runs, and (205) RBI’s.
***To view Jared Keel’s Career Statistics, please visit www.howesportsdata.com
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RESERVE YOUR 2010 COMPANY GROUP OUTING WITH THE X’S
BY CALLING 712-277-WINS
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