“The Whammer” is coming back to Lubbock for one last ride. Flame-throwing righty John McMillon has announced his intention to return to the Texas Tech baseball team for his senior season after not being able to come to a contract agreement with the Detroit Tigers.
Taken in the 11th round with the No. 322 overall pick, McMillon could have begun his professional career after a strong junior season. Featuring a fastball that hit 100 mph at times, the Jasper, Texas native had a 3.40 ERA in 47.2 innings as one of Tim Tadlock’s top options out of the bullpen.