Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics

Schrader Wins Class A Debut; Strikes Out Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez in action on Wednesday night facing former Mustang Adam Schrader (photo courtesy of Island Empire)

8/19/2010 | Baseball

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - Former Southwest Minnesota State University right-handed pitcher Adam Schrader tossed six strong innings, allowing just one unearned run, while striking out two and walking one to earn the victory in his first start for the Lake Elsinore Storm of the Class A California League on Wednesday night. The Storm defeated the Island Empire 66ers 12-2.

Schrader, making his first appearance since being promoted from the Arizona Rookie League, allowed just five hits in the game and is now 5-0 overall this summer.

One of the highlights for Schrader on Wednesday night came in the fifth inning when the native of Easton, Minn., struck out Major League Baseball star Manny Ramirez. Ramirez began a rehabilitation assignment for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
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Schrader Promoted to High Class A

Adam Schrader

8/13/2010 | Baseball

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - Former Southwest Minnesota State University right-handed pitcher Adam Schrader, a 2010 39th-round draft pick of the San Diego Padres, has been promoted from the organization's rookie-level team in Arizona to its advanced Class A-level team in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Schrader has had an outstanding rookie season, recording a 4-0 record with a 2.45 earned run average in 10 games, including eight starts. In 51.1 innings pitched, Schrader has allowed just 14 earned runs and 43 hits, while striking out 48 and walking just 10 batters. As of Aug. 12, Schrader ranks fourth in the Arizona League in ERA, second in innings pitched and seventh in strikeouts.

For a complete look at Schrader's statistics, click HERE.
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