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gskweres9 · 02-18-2018, 11:07 PM

April 21, 1961

TEXANS LOSE STOTTLEMYRE

The Dallas Texas received a huge blow today, losing young phenom pitcher Mel Stottlemyre for the season. The 19-year-old had an ERA of just 3.15 in 20 innings of ball over his first four starts. Suffering from shoulder inflammation, the team decided it would be best to shut down the young star for the year instead of rushing him back and possibly ruining his career.

Stottlemyre refused to comment as he was choking back tears while leaving the clubhouse.

"I feel horrible for him," first baseman Earl Torgeson said. "You can tell that kid loves baseball, and he was throwing the ball really well for us."

The Texans are 7-8, and are 3 games back of the Denver Doves for the Continental League's Western Division.

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02-18-2018, 11:07 PM	#12
gskweres9 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 439	*April 21, 1961* TEXANS LOSE STOTTLEMYRE The Dallas Texas received a huge blow today, losing young phenom pitcher Mel Stottlemyre for the season. The 19-year-old had an ERA of just 3.15 in 20 innings of ball over his first four starts. Suffering from shoulder inflammation, the team decided it would be best to shut down the young star for the year instead of rushing him back and possibly ruining his career. Stottlemyre refused to comment as he was choking back tears while leaving the clubhouse. "I feel horrible for him," first baseman Earl Torgeson said. "You can tell that kid loves baseball, and he was throwing the ball really well for us." The Texans are 7-8, and are 3 games back of the Denver Doves for the Continental League's Western Division.