The South Atlantic League named 22-year-old right-hander David Davalillo as the Pitcher of the Week for April 15-20. Davalillo is listed as the Texas Rangers’ #30 prospect.
Stellar Start Against Bowling Green
On April 18, Davalillo delivered a gem against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, tossing 5 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts on 53 pitches (39 strikes). Despite his brilliance, the Spartanburgers fell 7-2, unable to capitalize on his masterful outing.
Davalillo’s 2025 Season Stats
In 3 starts, Davalillo has a 0-0 record with an impressive 0.79 ERA over 11.1 innings. He has allowed just 3 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), 1 hit-by-pitch, and 3 walks while racking up 19 strikeouts. Opponents are hitting a mere .077 against him, underscoring his dominance in the South Atlantic League.
Spartanburgers’ Weekly and Season Update
The Hub City Spartanburgers went 3-3 in their 6-game series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods from April 15-20, splitting the series. For the season, Hub City holds an 8-7 record, tying for first place in the league standings.
Next Up: Greenville Drive Series
The Spartanburgers continue their 12-game homestand with a 6-game series against the Greenville Drive, a Boston Red Sox affiliate, starting Tuesday. Leandro Lopez takes the mound for Game 1, with first pitch set for 5:35 PM.
Congratulations, David!
Congratulations to David Davalillo for his well-earned South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week award.
