Lake Erie Crushers pitcher, JD Hammer, has been signed by the Los Angeles Angels Organization.
Hammer, who played college baseball at Marshall University, appeared in 19 games for the Crushers this season, starting 9 games and posting a 3 and 3 record. Hammer pitched 52 innings, striking out 46 hitters while walking only 20. Hammer currently holds a three-point-four-six (3.46) ERA.
Hammer is the first Crushers player to be signed during 2023. He previously pitched in the major leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019 and 2021.
“JD Hammer is an outstanding young man and a tremendous pitcher“, stated Crushers Manager, Jared Lemieux. “We are thrilled that he will have another opportunity to show what he can do at the next level. He’s been a great part of our pitching staff and our clubhouse all summer long.“
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