Ray Serrano is an 11-year veteran in professional baseball, including nine years in the Atlanta Braves organization. Serrano played for the Sussex Skyhawks in the independent Can-Am League last season, after batting .294 at Triple-A Richmond in 2008. A native of Puerto Rico, Serrano has lived in Augusta the past four years. Known as a solid defensive catcher valued for his handling of young pitching staffs, Serrano brings a wealth of experience and baseball knowledge to Best 9.