Derrick Loop Signed by the Red Sox
Published on June 24, 2008 under Golden Baseball League (GBL) News Release
The Golden Baseball League (GBL) announced the other day that LHP Derrick Loop of the Chico Outlaws has had his contract purchased by the Boston Red Sox. He is the third member of the 2008 Chico pitching staff to be acquired by a major league club in the last few weeks, following teammates Chris Malone (Rockies) and Jesse Oster (Phillies).
"This isn't a surprise at all as he's been outstanding every time out this season," said Chico Outlaws Manager Jon Macalutas. "I think he will do great in the Boston organization and I'm looking forward to watching him rapidly progress."
In an unusual transaction, Loop was purchased while on the mound during his start last night against the Calgary Vipers at home in Chico. Due to his fast start and string of strong outings he had generated interest from a number of major league teams. The Red Sox slipped a scout into Nettleton Stadium last night to do a final check on the young lefty. After five innings of shut out pitching against the top team in the GBL that lowered his season E.R.A. to 0.81, they acquired his contract in mid-game and the deal was announced to the large crowd which responded with a standing ovation.
Loop is the 11th GBL player to be purchased by a major league organization in 2008. Most likely he will be sent to High-A Lancaster where he will join last year's GBL Player of the Year and teammate, Daniel Nava, who was acquired by the Red Sox from Chico in the off-season.
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