June 17, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Pitcher of the Week, June 8-14: Kyle Weiland
In two starts last week Salem righty Kyle Weiland turned in a pair of quality starts, allowing 2 runs (one earned) on 7 hits, striking out 5 all while getting hung with a loss and a no-decision, but was rewarded by the community for his efforts by being named SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week of June 8-14. Although he pitched six scoreless innings at Wilmington (Royals) June 8 allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out three, Weliand took the loss, but bounced back to pitch six more innings of five hit ball and allowing his only earned run if the week to Myrtle Beach (Braves), striking out 2 while walking one and not factoring in the decision. On the season Weiland owns a 1-6 record with a 5.10 ERA in 60 innings over 13 starts, allowing 34 earned runs on 62 hits, striking out 46 and walking 25. However in the month of June he is 0-1 but with a 0.53 ERA, allowing 1 earned run on 9 hits over 17 innings. He is currently the twenty-seventh ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.