(Waldorf, MD., Feb. 1, 2019)– The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced the signing of infielder Rian Kiniry for the 2019 season.
Kiniry enters his first season with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs after spending the 2018 season with the Vallejo Admirals of the Pacific Association. Kiniry makes his way to Southern Maryland after a successful year with the Admirals, appearing at the plate 385 times in 80 games with 21 homeruns and 67 RBIs on the season with an .279 average.
The Florida native was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round of the 2006 Amateur Entry Draft and has batted a career .244 with 87 doubles, 21 triples, 30 home runs, 228 RBIs and 336 runs scored in 684 games.
“Rian is a solid offensive player and an even better infielder,” said Blue Crabs Manager Stan Cliburn. “We’re looking forward to having him join us in Southern Maryland this season.”
The team opens the 2019 season on May 3rd at home against the Lancaster Barnstormers. To save your seat at the ballpark for the upcoming season and other team news, visit www.somdbluecrabs.com or call 301-638-9788.
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs call Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland home. The 12th franchise season will begin April 2019. For more information on the SOMD Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.comfor more information.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
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