August 2, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Players of the Month, July: Jeremy Hazelbaker & Pedro Perez
Hazelbaker, 23, who had struggled the first three months of this season, put together a torrid July, hitting .348/.408/.640 with 3 home runs, 12 RBI and 13 stolen bases. The 2009 fourth round selection is now hitting .270/.360/.460 with 8 home runs, 42 RBI and a South Atlantic League leading 46 stolen bases.
Perez, 22, has been a key member of the Drive's bullpen this season, posting a 0.47 ERA this month, allowing just 9 hits and 6 walks in 19.0 innings (5 appearances) while striking out 19. Like Hazelbaker, Perez struggled the first three months of the season but his solid month of July leaves him with a 6-3 record with a 4.30 ERA in 20 games this season.