White Sox - Josh Stewart (P) wasn't the most heralded prospect coming into the fall season. But he finished the year as one of the AFL's top performers, capping his year with a victory in the league championship game. Stewart tallied a 0.81 ERA and a sparkling 23-9 K/BB ratio. Like his AFL roommate, Dave Sanders, the 24-year-old southpaw pitched most of the past two seasons in AA ... Dave Sanders (P) pitched as well out of the bullpen as any other reliever in the AFL, not giving up an earned run until late in the season. He finished with a 0.75 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP, giving up only seven walks in 24 IPs. He also tied for the league lead with six victories. The 23-year-old left-hander's strong suit is his command, especially of his breaking ball. After two straight years in AA, it's time for Sanders to jump to AAA next year ... Tim Hummel (2B/SS) isn't a toolsy, stud prospect, but the 24-year-old right-handed hitter is a fundamentally-sound player with solid baseball instincts. His 10-18 K/BB ratio is most impressive. Hummel didn't hit for much power in the AFL, but his overall offensive numbers are decent (.303/.422/.360). He could have a long career as a utility player and occasional starter ... Jon Adkins (P) was acquired from Oakland in the Ray Durham trade. He pitched much better in AAA after moving to the White Sox organization, probably benefiting most from a move out of the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. The 25-year-old right-hander is a soft-tossing control pitcher. He got hit hard in the AFL (.349 OBA), but walked only seven batters in 36 IPs. There are plenty of better pitchers ahead of him in the Chicago system, so a return to AAA is likely ... Lefty Gary Majewski (P) pitched well enough in the AFL (1.96 ERA, .235 OBA) that he was grabbed by Toronto in the Rule 5 draft. He pitched the 2002 season in Class AA. Soon to be 23, he will contend for a position in the Blue Jay bullpen ... Joe Valentine (P), expected to be one of the league's top closers, managed only three innings before leaving the AFL. He was subsequently traded to the Oakland A's.

 

 

 

interesting opinion on joe valetine.

I was glad to see Hummel had decent numbers after the way he struggled the first half of last year.

So, why did we expose Majewski to the Rule V Draft? It's not because we deeded the roster spot.

lefty gary majewski???...he pitched in that san fran exibition game last year and i could have sworn he was a righty