From Consol to PNC Park
Justin Christian, the guy playing left field for the New York Yankees last night against the Pirates at PNC Park, was making his major league debut. Christian's career began in 2003 in the Frontier League with the River City Rascals.
Christian played four games against the Wild Things in 2003, when he batted .301 in 38 games for the Rascals. Christian didn't fare well against Washington, going 2-for-14, including 1-for-6 in two games at what was then Falconi Field.
Christian began the 2004 season with River City and was signed by the Yankees after hitting .450 through 30 games.
Christian is the third major leaguer who has played at Consol Energy Park. Pitcher Joe Thatcher, who also played for River City, and Imperial native Scott Patterson have gone from the Frontier League to the majors while making stops as Wild Things opponents.
Christian played four games against the Wild Things in 2003, when he batted .301 in 38 games for the Rascals. Christian didn't fare well against Washington, going 2-for-14, including 1-for-6 in two games at what was then Falconi Field.
Christian began the 2004 season with River City and was signed by the Yankees after hitting .450 through 30 games.
Christian is the third major leaguer who has played at Consol Energy Park. Pitcher Joe Thatcher, who also played for River City, and Imperial native Scott Patterson have gone from the Frontier League to the majors while making stops as Wild Things opponents.
posted by Chris Dugan at
9:17 PM
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He couldn't hit the WildThings, but ripped Gorzo TWICE....
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