Wild Things sign experienced pitcher
The Washington Wild Things have added another experienced pitcher to their roster Wednesday, signing righthander Shawn Sanford, who played four seasons in the San Francisco Giants system, advancing to Class AAA last year.
Sanford, of Vorhees, N.J., was drafted twice, in the 43rd round by Texas out of high school in 2006, and by the Giants in the 13th round out of South Florida University in 2009.
Sanford had a 20-25 record and 3.53 ERA with the Giants. His best season was 2011 when he went 10-10 with a 2.55 ERA and struck out 107 in 169 2/3 innings with Class A Augusta of the South Atlantic League. He walked only 1.6 hitters per nine innings. Last year, he was 6-8 for Class A San Jose of the California League and went 0-3 with a 4.74 ERA in four starts for Class AAA Fresno.
“We are excited about having Shawn Sanford as part of the Wild Things pitching staff,” manager Bart Zeller said. “He was a 13th round draft pick … and clearly made his mark. … Shawn’s desire to return to affiliated baseball, and our commitment to do all we can to make that happen is the primary reason he selected the Wild Things.”