Baumann Named EL Pitcher of the Week

July 22, 2019 - Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release

BOWIE, Md. - The Eastern League has announced that Baysox RHP Michael Baumann has been selected as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 15-July 21st.

The 6'4", 225 lb. hurler started a pair of games for the Baysox last week and had a record of 1-0 with 14 strikeouts and a 1.84 ERA. Baumann, who is a native of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, made his first appearance of the week on Tuesday against the visiting Harrisburg Senators and etched his name in the Baysox record book, tossing a no-hitter in Bowie's 6-0 win.

He struck out 10 batters and walked two while throwing 63 of his 94 pitches for strikes over nine innings. Michael made his second start of the week on Sunday against the visiting Altoona Curve and earned a no-decision in Bowie's 8-6 loss. He gave up three runs on three hits while striking out four batters and walking one over 5.2 innings of work.

The 23-year old led all Eastern League pitchers in innings pitched (14.2), complete games (1), and shutouts (1) last week and tied for the lead in wins (1) and strikeouts (14). He also ranked among the weekly leaders in WHIP (0.41-2nd) and batting average against (.065-4th).

Michael, who has a record of 2-1 with 36 strikeouts and a 1.10 ERA in six games for the Baysox since being promoted from Class-A Frederick on June 21st, was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 3rd round of the 2017 draft out of Jacksonville University.

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