Bluefish Add Charlton Jimerson

Bridgeport, Conn. – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signing of outfielder Charlton Jimerson. The former Major Leaguer will be entering his 10th season of professional baseball, second in the Atlantic League and first with the Bluefish.

“Charlton will be a fantastic addition to this club,” says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. “Having the ability to insert a player of his caliber into the lineup will provide a tremendous spark.”

Jimerson made his Atlantic League debut as a member of the Newark Bears last year. He became one of the most dominant hitters in the league and won the 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.

Charlton was selected by the Houston Astros in the fifth round of the 2001 amateur draft.



(sportsmagazine.com)