(Waldorf, MD, July 7, 2021) The Kansas City Royals purchased Southern Maryland starting pitcher Brandon Barker’s contract on Wednesday evening. The right-handed Georgia native will report to the Royal’s Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Stormer Chasers.
Barker exits the Atlantic League with the best earned run average (2.89) among active, qualifying pitchers. In his most recent start, the former Braves prospect tossed six scoreless innings against the Long Island Ducks while allowing just two hits.
Barker’s contract is the fifth purchased from the Blue Crabs in 2021, and the third to an MLB organization. “It’s hard to find an arm as consistently dominant as Barker’s. I expect Brandon to make his MLB debut this season,” said Blue Crabs General Manager, Courtney Knichel.
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
The Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The Blue Crabs, set to kick off their 13th season of baseball, call Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland home. For more information on the Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
The Atlantic League is the first Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. ALPB has sent over 950 players to MLB organizations while drawing 42 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks over its 24-year history. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
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