AHMADY SUSPENDED 50 GAMES

The former Fresno State first baseman tests positive for an amphetamine.

By George Takata
VSP Senior Writer:

The third time is not the charm, but a nightmare for former Diamond Dogs first baseman Alan Ahmady.

Ahmady, a third baseman in the Cardinals farm system, will sit out the first 50 games of the 2010 season after testing positive for an amphetamine. He has violated the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Ahmady says he took medication prescribed by a doctor. He says he also took sudafed, and has no idea what he could have taken to get him suspended.

This is the third suspension for Ahmady in less than a year. Fresno State shut him down twice for violating athletic department policy, once at the start of the season, the other at the very end.

Ahmady missed the WAC Tournament and NCAA Regional in Irvine, ending his junior year. He entered the draft and was selected in the 11th round by the Cardinals. He worked out for St. Louis on the same day as Fresno State’s regional matchup against San Diego State.

Ahmady batted .292 with three home runs and 32 RBIs in 67 games for Class A Batavia and played in the New York Penn League All-Star Game. He says he is under contract with the Cardinals for next season.

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