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Old 08-10-2006, 07:49 PM   #217 (permalink)
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West Lauds Gentry, Hamelin for June Efforts

July 3, 2007

Arizona State pitcher Gary Gentry and UCLA first baseman Bob Hamelin have been chosen as June's West Pitcher and Player of the Month respectively, All-American Baseball League officials announced.

Gentry posted a 2-0 record with a minuscle 0.39 ERA during the month. The Sun Devil right-hander is 7-1 with a 1.45 ERA for the season. Gentry, who pitched in the recent All-Star Game, has two shutouts.

"It's always an honor to be selected for such an award," said Gentry (shown below). "Now, it's time to get back to business for the second half."

Hamelin is coming off an All-Star MVP performance. The UCLA first baseman had three hits and four RBIs as the West defeated the East 6-2. Hamelin batted .322 with 14 home runs and 25 RBIs in June.

"It's great to win the Player of the Month," said Hamelin. "I'd like my recent success to carry over into the second half of the season."

Hamelin is the AABL home run leader with 28 and runs scored with 65. He has homered in three straight games. Hamelin ranks fourth in RBIs (57) and sixth in batting (.303) among West leaders.

The Player of the Month is Hamelin's second in his career.

Diamond Notes: In an effort to pull out of its recent tailspin, Cal State Fullerton made some roster moves following the All-Star Game. The Titans, 29-52, placed pitcher Adam Johnson on the 15-day disabled list. Pitcher Matt Wise was activated from the DL. First baseman Dann Howitt and outfielder Kevin Reimer were demoted to the minors; outfielders Mark Kotsay and Reed Johnson were called up to the Titans.

July 4 Schedule
Cal at Oklahoma State
Texas at UCLA
San Diego State at Stanford
Arizona at Cal State Fullerton
Arizona State at Southern California
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