(Waldorf, MD., Mar. 16, 2017) – The Blue Crabs announced the signing of infielder Patrick Palmeiro and the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Brian Grening to the 10th anniversary season Blue Crabs roster on Thursday.
Patrick Palmeiro made his Atlantic League debut with the Sugar Land Skeeters in 2015. The third baseman was drafted in the 2008 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of Colleyville, Texas. Palmeiro played with the Chicago White Sox from 2012 to 2014. The son of MLB great Rafael Palmeiro, the 27-year-old was a part of the Skeeters 2016 Atlantic League Championship season.
Brian Grening returns to the Blue Crabs for a fourth season after posting his best season in Southern Maryland. The 31-year-old righty started the 2016 season in the bullpen but shifted to a full-time starter prior to the all-star break. Grening posted a 3.08 ERA in 2016, the second best on the team overall and best for the team as a starter. He recorded the third most strikeouts while having the second-best record on the club. The Newport Beach, CA native also pitched two complete games in 2016.
“We’re thrilled to have Palmeiro and Grening join the team,” said Manager John Harris. “Palmeiro brings a strong skill set to our club. Grening’s reliability and strength as a starter is a great tool to have every fifth day.”
The team opens up the 2017 season on April 20th in Waldorf versus the Long Island Ducks. The team kicks off its 10th Anniversary season with Crustacean Celebration presented by Elite Beatz on April 8th. To save your seat at the ballpark for the upcoming season and other team news, visit www.somdbluecrabs.com or call 301-638-9788.