May 1, 2011 – New Britain (Double-A, Eastern League) right-handed pitcher Cole DeVries is the Twins Minor League Player of the Week for April 23-29. DeVries made two relief appearances for the Rock Cats, recording two saves, allowing one run on one hit in 5.0 innings (1.80 ERA), with no walks and nine strikeouts. DeVries, 26, was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of Minnesota, he has not allowed a run in seven appearances (14.2 innings pitched) this season, while converting all four of his save opportunities. Cole has walked just one batter, while recording 21 strikeouts. Source: Twins Presspass