Ever since Nam-cheol Chong came to the island in the deal that sent former MVP Luke Pittman packing, Beaver fans anticipated seeing him pitch at the Beaver Dam. He was thought to put up astonishing numbers in the Great White North only to have his elbow inflame and cause him to miss 3 months.
Fast forward to now, where Chong has put in 3 minor league rehab starts in Waba. His first outing was good, especially since coming off the DL.
VS Zanesville Chong went 7 innings, allowing 9 hits, 3 earned runs while striking out 5.
His next start was better where he faced the Charlotte Jackals, going 7 innings, 6 hits, 1 earned run and striking out 4.
His latest start manager Momoru Kato thought Chnog was ready to go the full game. He did, pitching a CG, not without struggles though, allowing 11 hits and 5 ER, although Chong did K 11.
"We feel his stamina is there, he's worked hard to get back to ML form. We don't look too much into ER yet, we feel that most hits in AAA will be turned into outs at the 'zoo-sized' Beaver Dam." GM Aaron Blank stated as he plopped onto a picnic table outside of the Zoo...err I mean the Beaver Dam.
As for the 'Fastest man alve' Damien Yates, his rehab stint in AAA is okay. In his first 9 games down on the farm, Yates has his swing, hitting a very nice .353, OBP of .450 and 5 steals. So far very good, until he sprained his elbow, setting him back another 3 weeks. Ugghhh
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