Bulls Week in Review: June 12 to June 18

The Durham Bulls struggled this week, finishing 2-3 on the week, dropping to 40-27 on the year. The Bulls continue to lead the division, maintaining a 9 1/2 game lead. The Bulls continue to hold the best record in International League. There are still a few days left to vote for your favorite Bulls player to the 2010 AAA All-Star Game, voting concludes on Friday June 25. Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo has been named the International League’s manager for the game to be held on July 14.

Hitting Leaders:
Average: JJ Furmaniak (.333)
Slugging: Dan Johnson (.595, third in INT)
On Base Pct: Matt Joyce (.457)
Hits: Dan Johnson (66)
Doubles: Chris Richard (22, second in INT)
Triples: Desmond Jennings (3, tied eighth in INT)
Home Runs: Dan Johnson (16, tied for second in INT)
RBI’s: Dan Johnson (57, tied first in INT)
Stolen Bases: Elliot Johnson (19, tied second in INT)

Pitching Leaders:
ERA Starters: Jeremy Hellickson (2.42, fourth in INT)
ERA Overall: RJ Swindle (0.89)
Wins: Jeremy Hellickson (8, tied first in INT)
Saves: Winston Abreu (5)
Strikeouts: Jeremy Hellickson (84, second in INT)

Team Hitting Stats (league rank):
Average: .283 (tied 1 of 14)
Slugging: .451 (1 of 14)
On Base Pct: .359 (1 of 14)
Hits: 662 (1 of 14)
Doubles: 153 (2 of 14)
Triples: 11 (tied 10 of 14)
Home Runs: 73 (2 of 14)
Runs Scored: 385 (1 of 14)
Stolen Bases: 79 (1 of 14)

Team Pitching Stats (rank):
ERA: 3.35 (1 of 14)
Runs Allowed: 252 (1 of 14)
Strikeouts: 467 (8 of 14)
Walks: 214 (9 of 14)

RP Top Prospect Watch:
Jeremy Hellickson: 8-2, 2.42 ERA, 81.2 IP, 84 K’s, 20 BB’s, 1.11 WHIP
John Jaso:
Desmond Jennings: .279 AVG, .403 SLG, .356 OBP, 13 doubles, 3 triples., 18 RBI’s and 14 stolen bases.
Aneury Rodriguez: 3-4, 3.68 ERA, 51.1 IP, 40 K’s, 25 BB’s, 1.40 WHIP

Transactions: Justin Ruggiano promoted to Tampa Bay (6/12/10). Elliot Johnson added to 7-day disabled list (6/13/10). Jason Cromer added to 7-day disabled list (6/13/10). Jason Bartlett added to roster on MLB rehab assignment (6/14/10). Joe Dillon activated from disabled list (6/14/10). Ryan Shealy released from organization (6/15/10). Omar Luna added to roster from Charlotte (6/15/10). Jason Bartlett completed rehab assignment and returned to Tampa Bay (6/16/10). Justin Ruggiano added to roster from Tampa Bay (6/16/10).

Disabled List: Jason Cromer (elbow), Elliot Johnson (quad) and Virgil Vasquez.

The Week Ahead: 6/19/10-6/20/10: at Louisville Bats (31-37). 6/21/10-6/24/10: at Indianapolis Indians (36-32). 6/25/10: vs Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (26-41).