Rommie Lewis
| Rommie Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 2, 1982 Seattle, Washington | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: April 28, 2010, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| CPBL: September 6, 2013, for the Lamigo Monkeys | |
| MLB statistics (through 2011 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 7.23 |
| Strikeouts | 20 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Rommie Lee Lewis, Jr. (born September 2, 1982) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.
His father, also named Rommie, was named after World War II German field marshal General Erwin "The Desert Fox" Rommel[1]
Career
Baltimore Orioles
He was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth round (113th overall selection) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He was given a $287,500 signing bonus.[3]
Toronto Blue Jays
Lewis signed as a free agent with the Toronto Blue Jays on January 20, 2009, spending the 2009 season with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. Lewis was called up to the Toronto Blue Jays on April 26, 2010.[4] On August 16, 2011, he had his contract purchased by Toronto.[5] He had posted a 3-3 record in Triple-A with a 6.60 earned run average and 4 saves.[6] He elected free agency on October 21.[7]
Bridgeport Bluefish
Lewis signed a contract with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball of Independent League for 2012 season. He was named to the 2012 Atlantic League All Star team.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Lewis received an invitation to MLB Spring Training by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was released at the end of Spring Training.
York Revolution
Lewis pitched for the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, making it his second consecutive year in Independent Ball. He became a free agent after the 2015 season.
Lancaster Barnstormers
On February 28, 2017, Lewis signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [8] He became a free agent after the 2017 season.
References
- ^ "Mail Bag". The Toronto Star. 28 April 2010. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 2011-08-25.
- ^ "Round 4". 2001 Draft Results. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2010-04-29.
- ^ "Rommie Lewis". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2010-04-29.
- ^ "Jays demote Accardo, recall Roenicke after loss to Red Sox". The Sports Network. CTVglobemedia. The Canadian Press. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ Dierkes, Tim. "Blue Jays Designate Trever Miller For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
- ^ https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=373905
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Lewis, Woodward, Wise Elect Free Agency". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ http://alpb.bbstats.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- CPBL
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