The Cal League can be a tough place for pitchers, as Ljay Newsome experienced in his last start against a prospect-laden Stockton Ports team. Ljay has been cruising through the Cal League this year, but in this outing the Ports jumped on Newsome, knocking him around for five runs in just three innings with a home run, although he did collect five strikeouts. Even with that rough start on his ledger, Newsome still has a K/9 of over 13, meaning he’s striking out over 38% of batters, while walking less than 3%. And that terrible start? It pushed his FIP up.
Ljay Newsome wins California League Player of the Month, plus other assorted minors notes
