José Fermin Promoted from Rocket City to Los Angeles on Saturday

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José Fermin Promoted from Rocket City to Los Angeles on Saturday

April 26, 2025 - Southern League (SL)
Rocket City Trash Pandas News Release


MADISON, Ala. - On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels announced the call-up of right-handed reliever José Fermin from the Rocket City Trash Pandas to the Major League roster. Fermin's addition marks the 39th player from Rocket City to be promoted to the Majors, the third this year, and the 13th player to go directly to Los Angeles, bypassing Triple-A. The right-hander was 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA.

Fermin became the first Southern League pitcher to earn three wins after his victory on April 17 in Montgomery. In six relief appearances this season, the 23-year-old allowed just one run on three hits over 8.0 innings, with one walk and an impressive 15 strikeouts (16.88 strikeouts per nine innings), holding opponents to a .115 batting average.

A native of Payita, Dominican Republic, Fermin began his professional career in 2024 and progressed through the Angels' minor league system. He started with Single-A Inland Empire, where he recorded a 2.70 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 30 innings across 18 relief appearances. He then advanced to High-A Tri-City, posting a 3.74 ERA and an impressive 14.97 strikeouts per nine innings over 19 games. Fermin concluded the 2024 season with the Trash Pandas, making two appearances and pitching two scoreless innings.

Fermin joins former catcher Edgar Quero (who debuted on April 17 with the White Sox) and pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks (who made his debut with the Angels on April 11) as players making their MLB debuts this season.

The Trash Pandas continue their series against the Birmingham Barons tonight at Toyota Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM, with gates opening at 5:30 PM. The world-renowned ZOOperstars! will be making appearances at Toyota Field, featuring Harry Canary, Mike Rainbow Trout, Tommy LaSwordfish, Ken Giraffey Jr., Kevin Duranteater, and LeBronco James. The Pandas' second homestand at Toyota Field will conclude with a special appearance from Bluey on Sunday.

Single-game tickets are available, starting at just $8 for general admission and $16 for field-level seats. They can be purchased online at tptix.com. Fans can also purchase tickets in person during regular business hours at the Wicks Family Foundation Box Office or by calling 256-325-1403, option 1.

Fans can book their group outings for the 2025 season by visiting trashpandasgroups.com or by calling the group sales department directly at (256) 325-1403, option 2. 20-game mini-plans are also available at tptix.com.

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