July 25, 2007 at 7:56 PM
Pitcher of the Week, July 7-15: Hansen
The SoxProspects.com voters showed Pawtucket RHP Craig Hansen some love, rewarding a good week's work for the former highly rated prospect with Pitcher of the Week honors for July 15-21. In 6.1 IP over three appearances, Hansen allowed one run on seven hits (.269 BAa, .629 OPSa), striking out 11 and while walking one, and earning a save July 15 against Syracuse (Blue Jays). Hansen, 23, is 2-1 with three saves in 40.1 IP over 32 appearances, allowing 22 ER (4.91 ERA) on 51 hits (.295 BAA), striking out 37 and walking 26 with the Paw Sox in '07. Honorable mention: Lowell RHP Miguel Socolovich, who was 1-0 in 9.0 IP over two starts allowing one run on three hits (.097 BAA, .394 OPSa).