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Locals in the pros, colleges update
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Baseball

Pros

Josh Reddick (Oakland Athletics) — Reddick hit a cold snap in the last week, with his average dropping to .290 with a 4-for-27 skid. For the season, he has 10 home runs and 42 runs batted in, second on the A’s in both categories. Reddick also has 11 doubles and three triples, and his OPS is .835.

To vote for Reddick, visit www.mlb.com and click on the Vote tab across the tab. Scroll down to the outfield section and click on the circle next to Reddick’s name. Voting ends July 2. You can vote up to 35 times.

JB Wendleken (Birmingham Barons) — Wendelken is 4-2 with an earned run average of 2.70. In 33 1/3 innings, he has struck out 40 and walked 10. He has allowed 31 hits. Wendelken also has two saves in his 21 appearances.

College

Ryan Frederick (New Bedford Bay Sox) — The Georgia Southern pitcher is enjoying a cool Massachusetts summer, and he’s off to a strong start. In three games, he has an earned run average of 1.72, with 16 strikeouts and six walks over 15 2/3 innings. He is 1-2.