This date in Kernels alumni history – July 31, 2009

On July 31, 2009 Mike Napoli (Cedar Rapids Kernels - 2001-02) went 4-6 at the plate with a double, a HR, a RBI and scored a run as the Angels defeated the Twins 11-5.

Mike Napoli entered the 2010 season with 66 HR and 181 RBI during his four seasons with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Mike Napoli was a member of the 2001 and 2002 Cedar Rapids Kernels teams. In 2001, the Kernels finished 60-77 under manager Tyrone Boykin. Napoli hit .232 with 5 HR and 18 RBI in 43 games for Cedar Rapids. In 2002, the Kernels posted a 81-58 mark under manager Todd Claus. The 2002 Kernels defeated Quad Cities before losing to Peoria in the semifinals of the Midwest League Playoffs. Napoli hit .251 with 10 HR, 19 doubles and had 50 RBI in 103 games for Cedar Rapids in 2002.