MLB Standings
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Kansas City Statistics
Bobby Nickelberry capped off a fine June by being named the American League Batter of the Month today.
Kansas City's right fielder hit .382 while collecting 12 home runs, 36 RBIs and scoring 29 runs. He also drew 7 walks to post an OBP of .420.
Currently Nickelberry has 27 home runs and a .335 batting average.
Transactions & Injuries
The only move in the month is the recall fo Mike Krebs at the expense of C.J. Brinkle.
Monday, June 21st , 2049
Optioned RP C.J. Binkle to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of SP Mike Krebs from Triple A Omaha.
Minor League News
June's International League Batter of the Month trophy was claimed by left fielder Ken Crome of the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Last month he compiled a .412 batting average with 7 home runs, 29 RBIs, 23 runs scored and a .473 on-base percentage.
Crome is currently hitting at a .341 pace with 27 home runs, 80 RBIs and has scored 67 times.
Dusty Bartosik hasn't been around long enough to know that youngsters shouldn't be winning Texas League Pitcher of the Month. But when you put up numbers like his, you're going to get some notice.
In June the Northwest Arkansas starter earned a 4-1 mark in 5 starts. He threw 35.1 innings, struck out 38 and compiled a solid 1.78 ERA.
In 14 starts this season, Bartosik has picked up 8 wins while suffering 3 losses. He has pitched 94.1 innings, allowed 74 hits, struck out 92 and posted a 2.19 ERA.