After just a couple of weeks in the Empire League, the New Hampshire Wild send Robert Santana to the Pacific Association to continue playing in the 2016 year.
Santana has pitched well in his rookie season including a league leading 13 K performance in his latest start.
Manager Jerry Gonzalez believes he should continue pitching after the Empire League season came to end and his friends in Vallejo could use a great arm like Santana’s to help continue their winning streak leading into the final days of their playoff contending season.
Santana will head to Vallejo later next week to meet with the team.
The Wild made another move this week, promoting third baseman Joshua Wong to the Quebec Capitales of the CanAm Professional Baseball League today.
The move comes as no surprise as Joshua Wong put up impressive numbers in this year’s Empire League Season. Wong, who formerly played for the WBC Phillipines team, finished the season hitting over .350 with nine home runs and 43 RBI.
Quebec is looking to improve on their offense by adding Wong as they have a month left in their season and are making a playoff push.
“He’s been my offensive weapon all year long and he is well deserving of this,” said manager Jerry Gonzalez. “He is going to get a taste of high level professional baseball which is why he chose to come to the Empire League seeking this opportunity. I wish Wongie the best of luck and great success as he continues his professional career.”
Wong will report to Quebec after the CanAm League All-Star break in a few days when the team heads back home to Quebec.
The Wild finished their season at 18-29, out of the Empire League playoffs, which are ongoing.