June 18, 200421 yr Lumsden Assigned to Winston-Salem Compensatory pick Tyler Lumsden sent to Winston-Salem By Danny Santaromita The White Sox continued the trend of being very aggressive with their draftees this year. After signing most of the early round draft picks they first sent Josh Fields to high A Winston-Salem. Joining Fields will be the Sox 2nd pick, Tyler Lumsden from Clemson University. Lumsden was the 34th pick in the 2004 Amateur Draft. Lumsden and fellow compensatory draft pick Gio Gonzalez were presented at U.S. Cellular Field June 11th after signing soon after they were drafted. This season for Clemson Lumsden posted a 5-4 record with a 3.98 ERA in 14 starts and one relief appearance. This was his junior year and he was a crucial part in leading the Tigers to their 18th straight NCAA Tournament appearance. The lefty led the team in innings pitched (81.1), strikeouts (88), and was tied for the team lead in wins (5). The 6'3" 200 pounder's fastball ranges from 90-92. He changes speeds well and hits his spots. Lumsden joins a Winston-Salem club that continues to load up on top prospects. The White Sox first two picks in last year's draft, Brian Anderson and Ryan Sweeney, along with hot hitting Thomas Brice patrol the outfield. Josh Fields and Tyler Lumsden, the first two picks in this year's draft, should add a lot to the team. The first half of the season is wrapping up for the Warthogs and their record stands at 28-39, last place in the Carolina League's Southern Division. The first half of the season is nearing it's end and the Warthogs' new look roster could make a better push in the 2nd half. To make room for Lumsden, Melvin Perez was transferred to rookie level Great Falls. In 12 games for the Warthogs Perez hit .214 with 1 RBI.
June 18, 200421 yr The Warthogs need all the help they can get in the rotation at the moment. If B-Mac keeps pitching well down in Kanny, I think we'll prob see him up with W-S soon as well.
June 18, 200421 yr Author The Warthogs need all the help they can get in the rotation at the moment. If B-Mac keeps pitching well down in Kanny, I think we'll prob see him up with W-S soon as well. Maybe even Flores, he has been dominant this season.
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