Owens Promoted to Rochester

Will Join Twins’ AAA Affiliate Immediately

New Britain, CT – The New Britain Rock Cats announced late this afternoon that Ryan Owens, a 26-year-old infielder from Anaheim Hills, CA, has been called up to the Rochester Red Wings, the Minnesota Twins’ AAA affiliate in the International League. Owens will attempt to join the Red Wings in time for their home game tonight against Buffalo.

Owens is a 6’2’’, 205 lbs. right-handed hitting infielder who displayed his versatility in New Britain by playing 1B, 2B and 3B over those portions of the 2003 and 2004 seasons he spent with the Rock Cats. In 15 games with New Britain in 2004, Owens had 2 HRs and 8 RBI.

Originally drafted by Arizona in the 7th round of the 1999 June draft, the Cal-State Fullerton product is a .262 lifetime hitter at the A and AA levels.

Garret Jones promoted to New Britain

Jones has a .242 average with six runs on 16 hits and four RBIs during the current season in Fort Myers.

The 6'4", 220 lbs. left hander was signed as a free agent in 2002. In 2003 with Fort Myers he slamed home 18 home runs. He was named the Florida State League Player of the Week for April 21-27, 2003.