Former MCC pitcher Patrick Urckfitz is certainly opening some eyes as he plays in his second season with the Houston Astros organization.
The 6-4, 190-pound left-handed pitcher from Penfield, NY plays for the Class A Lexington Legends of the South Atlantic League. He was named the team's May Pitcher of the Month by Houston's Player Development Department.
In 10 games in May, Urckfitz went 1-0 with four saves and a 0.71 ERA. He tossed 12 2/3 innings, striking out 13 while walking just one and holding opponents to a .178 batting average.
For the season, Urckfitz is 3-0 with 10 saves and a 2.83 ERA. In 35 innings he has struck out 33 and walked just six.
Urckfitz helped lead MCC to NJCAA World Series appearances in 2007 and 2008. He was named to the national all-tournament team in 2008 as the Tribunes finished third in the nation.
Tom Garigen Athletics 07/09/2009 |