Chris Heisey
Chris Heisey hit .348/.427/.577 for Double-A Carolina
Before he was drafted in the 17th round in 2006, outfielder Chris Heisey was expecting to become a teacher after college. Before his promotion to Triple-A Louisville he was tearing up the Southern League. Now he is at his last stop before the major leagues, a long way from Division III Messiah (Pa.) College Premium.
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Martin Perez shining in Hickory with both ability, maturity

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