Framber Valdez Appalachian League PiOW 062716 to 070316

Framber Valdez of the Greeneville Astros was selected the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for the span of June 27, 2016 through July 3, 2016.  For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 2 BB and 8 K. This season the LHP is 1-0, 1.69 ERA, 15 K, 0.94 WHIP, .179 BA in 12.0 IP over 2 games at Greeneville and 0-1, 13.50 ERA, 5 K, 2.25 WHIP, .357 BAA in 2.2 IP in 1 game at Class A Tri-City. Greeneville is a Rookie team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 31st round in 2013. Valdez will be 24 on August 28.