For a team with a 5.67 ERA, the Cleveland Indians just got a nice little glimpse into the future. Thursday, Double-A prospect, Jeanmar Gomez threw the first perfect game in Aeros' club history, striking out eight in the process. Since being promoted to Double-A, Gomez has compiled a record of 4-0, with an ERA of 0.31. Said Gomez of his performance,
"It was a great experience," Gomez said through interpreter and pitching coach Ruben Niebla. "The ball hit by the last batter, I didn't see until I turned around and he had it in his glove. I've never experience this before. It's beautiful."
Despite his quick start in Double-A, Gomez is a mere mortal-esque 23-19, since signing as an undrafted free agent with the Tribe organization in 2005. While the last place Indians and their fans probably wish he was in the rotation already, by all indications it seems he's not quite prepared, yet. Until then, Clevelanders will just have to make due with the mighty trio of Fausto Carmona, Anthony Reyes and (shudders) Carl Pavano.
Indians prospect Gomez pitches Double-A perfect game. [SI.com]
Gomez tosses Aeros' first perfect game [Cleveland Indians website]
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