Something we like to do here at MTN is keep track of all the former athletes that use to play here in the High Country. One of those former athletes played his college ball in Boone. Former ASU closer Zack Quate is tearing it up with the minor league affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander, who set a school record with 11 saves last year at ASU only to see it broken by Chris Patterson with 13 this season, is shredding through hitters in the advanced Class A Florida State League. Playing for the Charlotte (Fla.) Stone Crabs, Quate is 0-1 with a minuscule 0.52 earned-run-average with 49 strikeouts and 13 saves in 34 2/3 innings of work. In his two professional seasons of baseball, Quate, who was selected by the Rays in the 14th round, has been dominant. In 42 games, he has given up just three earned runs in 60 2/3 innings of work with 73 strikeouts, 10 walks, 26 saves and a magnificent 0.45 ERA.