Charlotte 49ers Standout Barnette Promoted to the Knights
April 25, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - Charlotte 49ers standout Tyler Barnette, a native of Hickory, NC, has been promoted to the Charlotte Knights today from Single-A Winston-Salem. Barnette, 22, appeared in three games with the Dash this season and did not allow an earned run in four innings pitched. Charlotte's active roster is now set at 25 players.
Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 14th round of the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft, Barnette appeared in three games for the Knights last season and posted a 0-0 mark with a 9.53 ERA (5.2 IP, 10 H, 11 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO).
In three seasons for the nearby Charlotte 49ers, Barnette compiled an 18-8 record with a 3.37 ERA (235.0 IP). In 2011, Barnette was named Atlantic-10 Freshman of the Year after tying for second in the Atlantic 10 with nine wins and finishing third with a 2.29 ERA after 90.1 innings pitched. In 2012, he was named to the Preseason All-Conference Second Team by College Madness.com.
The first place Charlotte Knights are set to play the Norfolk Tides tonight in game two of their three-game series from Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. Pre-game radio coverage of tonight's 7:05 p.m. tilt starts at 6:50 p.m. on ESPN Radio 730 AM and CharlotteKnights.com. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad will have the call for all of the action.
The Knights return home to BB&T Ballpark on Monday, April 27 to open a seven-game homestand, which features Star Was Knight (April 28), an 11:05 a.m. Education Day game presented by Duke Energy (April 29), Superhero Knight with pro wrestler Shane "Hurricane" Helms (April 30), Friday Night Fireworks presented by BB&T and 107.9 The Link (May 1), and Homer's Halloween with a Trick-or-Treat Bag Giveaway (May 3). Tickets for all games on the upcoming homestand are available by phone at 704-274-8282, in person at the BB&T Ballpark Ticket Office, or online at charlotteknights.com.
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