Last week we looked at several relievers. Today is another set of relievers and some information on two players currently injured.
Chad Rogers
Rogers hasn’t pitched since June 2nd for Pensacola. According to the official website of the team, he still hasn’t been placed on the disabled list though I think it is just something that slipped through the cracks somewhere along the lines. Rogers is sidelines with biceps tendonitis.
Robert Stephenson
Stephenson is on the sideline with a hamstring injury that happened between his starts during routine running drills he does between each start he makes. He is scheduled to start a running program again in a day or two and throwing later this week. He could be back in 2-3 weeks.
Sean Lucas
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Sean Lucas is the oldest Dayton Dragon, but the left hander isn’t lacking stuff. His fastball works 89-93 MPH and can touch a tick higher at times as well. His breaking ball can be inconsistent at times, but is a solid pitch when at its best. He can overthrow at times, which has led to some command issues at times but his control has been good for the most part this season.
Loek Van Mil
The tallest player (to my knowledge) in professional baseball at 7′ 1″ was a free agent pick up during the last offseason. At 28-years-old he is on the older side for Double-A. He has been solid, but unspectacular with a 3.94 ERA in 32 innings to go with 13 walks and 21 strikeouts. After talking with a scout I went back and watched some more video of the center in the NBA, err, reliever. His fastball has reached 97 MPH this year at its peak and it has some good movement to it. He also throws a breaking ball that has tight break to it. Van Mil struggles to repeat his mechanics, which at his size isn’t surprising, but it does lead to command and control problems.
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