Former Apache Standout signs with Marlins

 

Brandon Pello, former TJC Apache All-American pitcher has signed a contract with the Florida Marlins. 

 

Pello, an two way player for the Apaches in 2003 and 2004, had signed a scholarship with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi after his sophomore year at Tyler.  Earlier this spring, he signed a pro contract with the Coastal Bend Aviators, a member of the independent Central League as a pitcher.  While pitching for Coastal Bend this season, Pello has posted a 4-0 record with 2.59 ERA in 31.1 innings pitched, 27 strikeouts, 8 walks and held opposing hitters  to a team low of .193 .

 

“We’re all excited and proud that Brandon has signed with the Marlins.  He’s done quite well as a closer for the Coastal Bend team and I’m thrilled he’ll get the chance to work his way up towards the Major Leagues with a Major League organization.  He made the most of his opportunity with the Aviators and we’ll hopefully see him climb the ladder within  the Marlins organization. “,  TJC Apaches Head Coach, Jon Groth said.   

 

Pello helped the Apaches earn a playoff spot in 2004 and earned first team NJCAA All-District C honors and was selected as a 2004 Second Team NJCAA All-American.   

 

He’ll report to Jupiter, Florida to the Marlins rookie team later this week. 

 

Quick Links and Facts:

 

Pello’s 2005 summer stats at Coastal Bend:

http://www.centralleaguebaseball.com/stats/coastalbend.html

 

PITCHER

W-L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SHO

SV

IP

H

R

ER

HR

HB

BB

SO

WP

OPP
AVG

Pello, Brandon

4- 0

2.59

24

0

0

0

0

31.1

22

10

9

0

0

8

27

2

.193

 

Coastal Bend Aviators website:

http://www.aviatorsbaseball.com/roster.asp

 

TJC APACHES PITCHER / OUTFIELDER:  2003, 2004

 

2004  NJCAA FIRST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT C TEAM

2004  NJCAA SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN PITCHER

 

TJC STATS:  2004

 

#15  Pello - 42 games (All games)

HITTING STATS AS POSITION PLAYER

 

Date              GS       AB   R   H RBI    2B                 3B  HR  BB IBB    SB  CS HBP SAC  SF GDP   K     PO   A    E    Avg

Sprng 2004

Totals            40      105  18  32  16     9                 2       1   7      0         3   2       7       1      3     1      28    68    25   4    .305

 

#15  Pello - 13 appearances (All games)

PITCHING STATS

 

Date           GS    IP    H   R  ER  BB  SO    2B  3B  HR    WP  BK HBP  DP IBB   Score     W-L  SV    ERA

Spring 2004

Totals          11  79.2  55  22  14  22   109    11   1     2        6      3     6       0      1      79-42    7-2    2        1.58

 

 

TJC Apache Baseball Website-Link on front page to Pello’s All-American team of 2004

www.tylerbaseball.com