Charlton Jimerson has Contract Purchased by Los Angeles Angels

Bridgeport, Conn. –  Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that outfielder Charlton Jimerson has had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization. The Atlantic League’s June Player of the Month will report to Double-A Arkansas of the Texas League.

“Charlton has worked tremendously hard to get back to this level,” says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. “He was an exemplary teammate both on and off the field and we wish him the best of luck.”

Jimerson appeared in 48 games for the Bluefish in 2010, posting a .346 batting average with 10 home runs and 43 RBI in 182 at-bats. He led all Bridgeport batters with a .426 on-base percentage and a .626 slugging percentage. Last year, the former Major Leaguer made his Atlantic League debut as a member of the Newark Bears. He became one of the most dominant hitters in the league and won the league’s batting title by posting a .335 mark. The slugger also recorded 21 home runs, 62 RBI, and 38 stolen bases in 103 games played.

The 30-year-old made his Major League debut with the Houston Astros in 2006 following six successful seasons in the minors. In his first Major League at-bat, the California-native slugged a home run on the first pitch he saw in the big leagues against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 4, 2006. He finished that season with a .333 batting average over 17 games. After being signed by the Seattle Mariners the following year, he would make two more tours in the Majors in 2007 and 2008. Jimerson has appeared in 30 career Major League games and owns a .444 batting average.



(sportspagemagazine.com)