October 11, 2011

Chico Outlaws right fielder Jake Rife has been recognized as one of the top prospects in Indepdent Baseball for the 2011. Jake hit .343/.436/.583 for the Outlaws this season. Here's what Baseball America had to say about Jake Rife:

"Rife has already had one taste of affiliated ball. He was a 48th-round pick of the Angels in 2009 after four years as a starting outfielder at Washington. Rife hit .301/.365/.441 in two years with the Angels, but most of his success came in Rookie leagues while he struggled in two brief stints in high Class A Rancho Cucamonga.

Rife had no such problems in the North American League. He hit .343/.436/.583 for Chico in 2011 while showing speed, good defense and a good arm in the outfield."

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