PN Interview: BlueClaws Pitching Coach Brian Sweeney

With a new season underway, the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws’ pitching staff is being led this year by a branch new coach, former big leaguer Brian Sweeney.

Following the ‘Claws’ home opener on Thursday, Sweeney sat down to talk about his pitching staff including prospects Tyler Gilbert, Franklyn Kilome, Alberto Tirado and several others. Read ahead for that full interview.

Tyler Gilbert, image- Jay Floyd-Tyler Gilbert had some moments, despite taking the loss in the home opener. What are your thoughts on his outing?

He was fantastic for four innings. I mean, I love what I saw. Four pitches for strikes, in command and attacking the zone. And the wheels fell off after a few hits in the fifth…