Captains in the Majors: Starters

In 2003, the Columbus RedStixx, the Indians’ Low A minor league affiliate, moved to Eastlake, Ohio and became the Lake County Captains. Since then, more than 60 former Captains have reached the major leagues. We’re taking a look at the top 5 position players, starters, and relievers that made a stop in Eastlake before making the major leagues. Up next is the starting pitchers.

Roberto Hernandez

Hernandez was known as Fausto Carmona when he played for the Captains in the team’s inaugural season in 2003 and continued to play under that name through 2011. He made his big league debut in 2006 and became a solid number 2 starter behind C.C. Sabathia in the 2007 season where the Tribe was one game…