Visalia’s Ronny Simon and Rancho Cucamonga’s Gavin Stone have been named Low-A West Player and Pitcher of the Week for August 9 – 15.
RONNY SIMON – In five games against Lake Elsinore last week, Simon was 7-for-19 with two doubles, three home runs and five walks. The 21-year old has slashed .333/.462/.786 in August and his 15 home runs are tied for fourth in the league. On Wednesday, Simon belted two home runs in Visalia’s 7-6 win.
GAVIN STONE – The 22-year old righty threw six dominant innings against Inland Empire on Friday, allowing four hits and no runs or walks with 12 strikeouts. At 101 Ks on the season, Stone is fourth in the league. Over his last five starts (23 2/3IP) Stone has walked one batter with 36 strikeouts.
