Wednesday, March 11, 2009

REDS ACQUIRE COCHRAN FROM WORCESTER TORNADOES

Worcester, MA – The Worcester Tornadoes announced today that the Cincinnati Reds have bought the contract of LHP Tom Cochran.Cochran, 26, was signed by the Tornadoes on January 17, 2008. The Wilmington , DE resident went a perfect 11-0 in his first 11 starts of the year, and set a new Tornadoes franchise record for most wins (13) in a single season. His 13 victories tied for 1st in the league in 2008 and his 2.79 ERA placed 5th. Cochran's '08 season accolades include a Can-Am League Pitcher-of-the-Month honor for the month of June (5-0, 1.42 in 5 starts) and a complete game, five-hit shutout of Quebec on June 27th. Cochran's brilliant season earned him the nod as the Lefthanded Pitcher selection to the Can-Am League Postseason All-Star Team.

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