September 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Kelly, Bierd join AFL roster

Kelly (pictured), who will be going as a shortstop, hit .222/.302/.340 with 3 home runs and 16 RBI in 162 at-bats between the GCL and Greenville. The number one ranked prospect in the Red Sox system by SoxProspects.com, the 19-year-old Kelly also went a combined 7-5 with a 2.08 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 95 innings split between Greenville and Salem earlier this season. Bierd, meanwhile, wore many hats for the Pawtucket pitching staff, appearing in 25 games - 7 of which were starts - and posting a 3-1 record with a 4.55 ERA, striking out 55 in 61.1 innings. The 25-year-old righthander was originally acquired for David Pauley in January.