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Players Shining in the Pros
6/30/2004 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
June 30, 2004
After finishing their college careers at Florida Atlantic University, Blue Wave baseball players have been making a name for themselves in the minor and major leagues this season. Most recently Jeff Fiorentino ('02-'04) and Matt Pali ('02-'03) had their moments in the spotlight.
Pali, who plays for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, participated in the Midwest League All-Star game as the starting first baseman. He drove in the final run of the contest as the Western Division won a 6-3 battle. A 17th round draft pick of the Anaheim Angels in 2003, Pali is hitting .292 with six home runs and 33 RBI in 57 games.
A third-round pick of the Baltimore Orioles in 2004, Jeff Fiorentino helped the Aberdeen Ironbirds to a 10-7 win over the Staten Island Yankees on Tuesday. The outfielder picked up his first two hits in his professional career with a double and home run for three RBI.
FAU's first player to reach the major leagues, Tim Harikkala, is throwing well out of the Colorado Rockies bullpen. The right-hander holds the lowest ERA on the staff at 2.70 with a 1-1 record. In his 30 innings of work he has only allowed 18 hits.
To follow all of the former FAU players, you can visit the In the Pros section on the FAU baseball website.
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