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UConn Huskies in the Pros - 7/24/16

Our look at how former UConn Huskies are doing in their respective sports in the professional ranks.

By Shawn McGrath and Ian Bethune
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For weeks ending 7/16/16 (last week) and 7/23/16 (this week):

Baseball

Nick Ahmed [Arizona Diamondbacks]:

  • Last Week: Ahmed slashed .273/.273/.273 in a 3-11 week, shortened by the All-Star break.
  • This Week: Ahmed slashed .077/.143/.077, hitting 1-13 with four strikeouts and a walk. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 23 with a right hip impingement. He is eligible to be activated on August 7.
  • Season: In 90 games, Ahmed has a slash line of .218/.265/.299. He has four home runs and 20 RBI, to go along with 26 runs scored.

John Andreoli [Iowa Cubs - AAA (Chicago Cubs)]:

  • Last Week: In a 5-16 week, Andreoli slashed .313/.421/.375. He went 2-4 on Sunday with a double and a run. He scored four runs on the week and was 1-2 on stolen base attempts. He also had two RBI.
  • This Week: Andreoli hit 9-23 this week. He slashed .391/.400/.478 with six RBI. He had three RBI on Monday in a 2-4 day that included a triple. Over a doubleheader on Saturday, he went 6-9. He was 2-3 in stolen base attempts.
  • Season: Andreoli has hit .249/.363/.415 in 98 games. He is 24-32 in stolen base attempts. He has 11 home runs, 46 RBI and 68 runs scored. He’s added 12 doubles and seven triples.

Matt Barnes [Boston Red Sox]):

  • Last Week: Barnes made one relief appearance, pitching 1.0 innings, allowing one hit; a solo home run.
  • This Week: In one appearance on Wednesday, Barnes threw 3.0 scoreless innings, allowing two hits. He came in with the bases loaded and no one out in the sixth and did not allow a run.
  • Season: In 47.0 innings pitched, Barnes has made 37 appearances, all in relief. He has a 2.87 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP and 46 strikeouts against 19 walks.

Carson Cross [State College Spikes - A (St. Louis Cardinals)]:

  • Last Week: Cross made one start, pitching on Saturday. He pitched 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, two of which were earned, on six hits. He struck out three while walking two.
  • This Week: In one start, Cross pitched 5.0 innings, allowing four runs and eight hits. Three of those runs were earned. He walked two and struck out one.
  • Season: Cross has pitched 40.2 innings in seven starts, with a 2-3 record. Batters have hit .296 against him and he has a WHIP of 1.43, as well as an ERA of 3.98. He has 21 strikeouts against 11 walks and has hit two batters.

LJ Mazzilli [Binghamton Mets - AA (New York Mets)]:

  • Last Week: In an All-Star break shortened week, Mazzilli hit 3-12, slashing .250/.400/.333. He went 2-5 with a double on Sunday, scoring a run.
  • This Week: Mazzilli hit 3-21 this week with a slash line of .143/.217/.143. He added three RBI.
  • Season: In 84 games, Mazzilli has hit .259/.340/.354 with 12 doubles, five triples and 34 RBI. He has worked 38 walks and has scored 42 runs. He is 6-8 stealing bases.

Max McDowell [Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - A (Milwaukee Brewers):

  • Last Week: McDowell went 4-18 this week, slashing .222/.300/.333. He was 0-1 on stolen base attempts. On Saturday, he went 2-3 with a double, scoring two runs and adding an RBI.
  • This Week: McDowell had a hot week, hitting 5-10 while slashing .500/.571/.700. He has scored two runs and added six RBI without any strikeouts.
  • Season: In 69 games, McDowell has hit .287/.370/.364. He has 17 RBI and 17 doubles. He is 14-17 on stolen base attempts. He was named a Midwest League All-Star starter.

Bobby Melley [Princeton Rays - Rookie (Tampa Bay Rays)]:

  • Last Week: Melley rebounded this week, going 8-16. He slashed .500/.471/.563. He went 4-5 on Thursday, scoring three runs. He struck out once and scored five runs, driving in two more.
  • This Week: Melley slashed .462/.611/.692 in a 6-13 week. He scored eight runs and drove in three more. He also did not strike out this week.
  • Season: Melley made his debut on June 23 after signing a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on June 21. In 22 games, he has slashed .345/.417/.524, hitting two home runs and nine doubles to go along with 15 RBI and 23 runs.

Greg Nappo [New Orleans Zephyers - AAA (Miami Marlins)]:

  • Last Week: Nappo made one appearance, throwing 1.0 perfect innings, striking out one. He was placed on the 7-day DL on July 14 retroactive to July 13.
  • This Week: Nappo was eligible to be taken off the disabled list on July 20 and was activated on July 23. He pitched 4.0 shut out innings on Saturday, allowing four hits. He struck out nine and walked none.
  • Season: In 18 appearances with one start, Nappo has pitched 44.2 innings. He has a WHIP of 1.54 to go along with 35 strikeouts and 23 walks. He has an ERA of 4.63.

Scott Oberg [Albuquerque Isotopes - AAA/Colorado Rockies (Colorado Rockies)]:

  • Last Week: Oberg made two appearances in the short week due to the All-Star game. He earned a save, pitching 1.0 perfect innings, striking out three batters in 13 pitches, four short of an immaculate inning. He made another appearance on Saturday, allowing one earned run in 1.0 innings.
  • This Week: Oberg was 1-1 on save opportunities in two appearances this week in the minors. He threw 2.0 innings, not allowing a run or a hit. He walked one and struck out one. He was promoted to Colorado on July 23 and pitched 1.0 perfect innings, without a strikeout.
  • Season: In two stints with Albuquerque and three with Colorado, he has pitched in 37 games, 10 for Colorado and 27 for Albuquerque. In AAA, he is 8-9 on save opportunities and has a BAA of .160 a well as a WHIP of 0.90, striking out 36 batters in 29.2 innings. In MLB, he has thrown 14.1 innings, striking out eight and walking five. He has a BAA of .259 and a WHIP of 1.33.

Tyler Olander [Toronto Blue Jays]:

  • Last Week: Olander has not made an appearance.
  • This Week: Olander has not made an appearance.
  • Season: He was assigned to Bluefield on June 24.

Mike Olt [San Antonio Missions - AA (San Diego Padres)]:

  • Last Week: Olt is on the DL and has not played since June 10. He is eligible to be activated at any time.
  • This Week: Olt is still on the disabled list. He has not played since June 10 is eligible to be activated at any time.
  • Season: In 52 games between AAA and AA, Olt hit .253/.369/.398. He has 25 RBI while scoring 25 runs, working 31 walks. He has five home runs on the season.

Patrick Ruotolo [Salem-Keizer - A- Short Season (San Francisco Giants)]:

  • Last Week: Ruotolo pitched 3.1 shut out innings over two appearances this week. He struck out seven, walked two and only allowed one hit.
  • This Week: In 1.0 shut out innings, Ruotolo did not allow a hit. He walked two and struck out two.
  • Season: Ruotolo made his professional debut on June 22 after signing his minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on June 17. He has pitched 11.1 innings, allowing six hits and an unearned run. He has struck out 18 and has walked four. He was promoted to A- Short Season on July 7.

Vinny Siena [St. Lucie Mets - A+ (New York Mets)]:

  • Last Week: Siena hit 3-11 this week with a slash line of .273/.357/.273. He worked two walks, scored two runs and brought in two more.
  • This Week: Siena hit 8-28 this week. He also slashed .286/.310/.393. He scored five runs on the week, as well. He hit three doubles.
  • Season: Siena has played in 88 games between A and A+, hitting .279/.410/.369. He has 64 runs, four triples and 21 RBI to go along with 20 doubles and 63 walks. He is 9-10 on stolen base attempts. He was named a South Atlantic League All-Star starter.

George Springer [Houston Astros]:

  • Last Week: In a 2-13 week, Springer slashed .154/.154/.385. He hit a solo home run on Saturday and scored two runs in a short week.
  • This Week: Springer had some offensive fireworks, despite the 7-26 week. He had four extra base hits, slashing .269/.367/.500. He had four runs and five RBI.
  • Season: In 91 games, Springer is hitting .260/.356/.476 with 21 home runs and 57 RBI. He has scored 69 runs, hitting 15 doubles to go along with three triples. He finished second in the AL All-Star final vote.

Jack Sundberg [Auburn - A- Short Season (Washington Nationals)]:

  • Last Week: Sundberg made two appearances, going 1-6 with a slash line of .167/.444/.167. He worked three walks, scored a run and struck out once.
  • This Week: Sundberg tripled twice in a 6-17 week with a slash line of .353/.389/.588. He scored two runs and had three RBI as well.
  • Season: Sundberg made his professional debut on June 24 after signing a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on June 20. He has slashed .298/.397/.456 in 14 games between the GCL Nationals and the Auburn Doubledays. He is 4-6 on stolen base attempts. He was promoted to A- Short Season on July 5.

Women’s Basketball

Sue Bird [Seattle Storm]:

  • Last Week: In a 1-1 week, averaged 8.5 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
  • This Week: In a 1-2 week, averaged 16 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists.
  • Season: In 24 games, is averaging 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists.

Swin Cash [New York Liberty]:

  • Last Week: In a 2-1 week, scored four points, eight rebounds and had 4 assists.
  • This Week: In a 2-1 week, averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
  • Season: In 23 games, is averaging 5.2 points and 3.3 rebounds.

Tina Charles [New York Liberty]:

  • Last Week: Averaged 14.3 points, 9 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
  • This Week: In 3 games, averaged 17.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
  • Season: In 25 games, is leading the league in scoring with 21.4 points and 9.6 rebounds along with 3.7 assists per game.

Stefanie Dolson [Washington Mystics]:

  • Last Week: In 0-3 week, averaged 6 points and 3.7 rebounds.
  • This Week: In 0-2 week, averaged 7.5 points and 3.5 rebounds.
  • Season: In 24 games, is averaging 8 points and 4.7 rebounds.

Kelly Faris [Connecticut Sun]:

  • Last Week: In 1-1 week, didn’t score, had three rebounds and one assist.
  • This Week: In 2-1 week, scored 3 points, had one rebound and four assists.
  • Season: In 22 games, is averaging 2 points and 1 rebounds.

Bria Hartley [Washington Mystics]:

  • Last Week: In 3 games, averaged 4.7 points and 2.3 assists.
  • This Week: In 2 games, averaged 5.5 points and 1.5 assists.
  • Season: In 24 games, is averaging 6.5 rebounds, 2 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

Tiffany Hayes [Atlanta Dream]:

  • Last Week: In 1-2 week, averaged 6.7 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • This Week: In 2-1 week, averaged 10 points, 3 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
  • Season: In 24 games, is averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Moriah Jefferson [San Antonio Stars]:

  • Last Week: In 0-3 week, averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists
  • This Week: In her only game, scored 25 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
  • Season: In 23 games, is averaging 12.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4 assists.

Renee Montgomery [Minnesota Lynx]:

  • Last Week: In 2-0 week, averaged 5.5 points and 1.0 assists.
  • This Week: In 3-0 week, averaged 8.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals.
  • Season: In 25 games, is averaging 7.8 points, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals.

Maya Moore [Minnesota Lynx]:

  • Last Week: In 2 games, averaged 19.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
  • This Week: In 3 games, averaged 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
  • Season: In 25 games, is averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists.

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis [Seattle Storm]:

  • Last Week: In 2 games, averaged 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists.
  • This Week: In 3 games, averaged 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
  • Season: In 22 games, is averaging 4.7 points and 0.8 assists.

Breanna Stewart [Seattle Storm]:

  • Last Week: In 2 games, averaged 21 points, 7.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists with 1.5 blocks.
  • This Week: In 3 games, averaged 20.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3.3 blocks
  • Season: In 24 games, is averaging 19.2 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 blocks.

Kiah Stokes [New York Liberty]:

  • Last Week: In 3 games, averaged 6.7 points and 6.0 rebounds.
  • This Week: In 3 games, averaged 7.7 points and 5.0 rebounds.
  • Season: In 26 games, is averaging 7.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.

Diana Taurasi [Phoenix Mercury]:

  • Last Week: In 1-1 week, averaged 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6.0 assists.
  • This Week: In her only game, scored 13 points, had 2 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • Season: In 23 games, is averaging 18.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

Morgan Tuck [Connecticut Sun]:

  • Last Week: In 3 games, averaged 5.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1 assist.
  • This Week: In 3 games, averaged 8.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
  • Season: In 24 games, is averaging 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

Men’s Basketball

Daniel Hamilton [OKC Thunder - NBA Summer League]:

  • Season: Finished Orlando Summer League averaging 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds.

Sterling Gibbs [Washington Wizards - NBA Summer League]:

  • Season: Averaged 4.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in four games.

Shonn Miller [Utah Jazz - NBA Summer League]:

  • Season: Finished the Summer League averaging 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in five games.

Shabazz Napier [Portland Trail Blazers - NBA Summer League]:

  • Season: Averaged 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in two games for Portland.

Soccer

Carlos Alvarez [San Antonio FC - USL]:

  • Last Week: Had 3 shots (2 on goal) in 2-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.
  • This Week: Played 74 minutes in 3-2 loss to LA Galaxy II
  • Season: In 18 games, has one goal and four assists with 37 shots (18 on goal).

Andre Blake [Philadelphia Union - MLS]:

  • Last Week: Allowed two goals and made two saves in 2-2 tie with New York City FC
  • This Week: Allowed five goals and made two saves in 5-1 loss to Montreal Impact.
  • Season: Is 7-7-6 in 20 games with a 1.55 GAA and 65.2% save percentage with four shutouts.

Tony Cascio [Arizona United SC - USL]:

  • Last Week: Did not register shot in 60 minutes of action in a 3-2 loss to Seattle Sounders FC 2.
  • This Week: Came off the bench for 10 minutes in a 3-0 win over Real Monarchs SLC
  • Season: In 12 games, has two assists with five shots.

George Fochive [Viborg FF - Danish Superliga]:

  • Last Week: Started and played 67 minutes in 4-0 loss to FC Nordsjælland
  • This Week: Did not play in 2-1 loss to AGF
  • Season: One game played, one start

Josh Ford [San Antonio FC - USL]:

  • Last Week: Did not play in 2-0 win over Vancouver.
  • This Week: Did not play in 3-2 loss to LA Galaxy II
  • Season: Is 5-4-6 with a 0.88 GAA and 76.8 save percentage.

Julius James [Ft. Lauderdale Strikers - NASL]:

  • Last Week: Did not have a shot in 0-3 week.
  • This Week: Did not register a shot in 0-2 week.
  • Season: In eight games, has not registered a shot.

Cyle Larin [Orlando City SC - MLS]:

  • Last Week: Had two shots (1 on goal) in 2-0 loss New York Red Bulls. Had one goal on 4 shots (2 on goal) in 2-2 tie with Vancouver Whitecaps.
  • This Week: Had one goal on 5 shots (2 on goal) in 2-2 tie with Columbus Crew.
  • Season: In 19 games, had 10 goals and 3 assists on 48 shots (23 on goal).

Shawn Nicklaw [FC Edmonton - NASL]:

  • Last Week: Had one shot in 1-0 win over Ft. Lauderdale Strikers
  • Last Week: Did not have a shot in 1-1 week.
  • Season: Was traded to FC Edmonton from Jacksonville on July 6. In 6 six games with Jacksonville Armada had three shots. Has one shot in three games with FC Edmonton.

Women’s Soccer

Stephanie Labbe [Washington Spirit - NWSL]:

  • Last Week: Did not play in 3-2 win.
  • This Week: Did not play for Sprit in 1-0 loss. Picked up 1-0 win over China for Canada on 7/20. Took 1-0 loss against France on 7/23.
  • Season: In eight games, she is 5-2-1 with a 0.88 goals against average with a save percentage of 80%.

Brittany Taylor [FC Kansas City - NWSL]:

  • Last Week: Had two shots (one on goal) in 3-2 loss to Washington Spirit.
  • This Week: Did not register a shot in 1-0 win over Western NY Flash.
  • Season: In 14 games, has taken 9 shots.

Football

Martin Bedard [Montreal Alouettes - CFL]:

  • Last Week: Started at long snapper in 30-7 loss to Hamilton.
  • This Week: In action Monday night vs Toronto.
  • Season: Three games played, one tackle

Reuben Frank [Edmonton Eskimos]:

  • Last Week: Made three tackles and had one sack in 20-16 win over Winnipeg.
  • This Week: Made one tackle in loss to Hamilton
  • Season: 4 games, 6 tackles, 1 QB sack, 1 blocked punt, 1 fumble recovery, 1 touchdown

Jesse Joseph [Montreal Alouettes - CFL]:

  • Last Week: Did not play in 30-7 loss to Hamilton
  • This Week: In action on Monday night vs Toronto.
  • Season: 1 game, 1 tackle, 1 sack

Alex Mateas [Ottawa Redblacks - CFL]:

  • Last Week: Started at right guard in 30-20 win over Toronto.
  • This Week: Started at right guard in 30-29 loss to Saskatchewan.
  • Season: Has made five starts at RG and has one tackle on a turnover.

Larry Taylor [Toronto Argonauts - CFL]:

  • Last Week: Had 2 punt returns for 9 yards and 4 kickoff returns for 84 yards in 30-20 loss to Ottawa.
  • This Week: In action on Monday night vs Montreal.
  • Season: 4 games, 521 total return yards.

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