Eddie Millan may not be a household name for now, but he will be in the near future.
A first round draft choice of the San Francisco Giants back in 1967, Millan didn’t quickly work his way up in the single-A level. He needed over a couple of years to hone his skills in the said level but the tides rapidly changed as he moved up to three levels in 1969. By 1970, he held his ground at AAA and got a call-up in the Majors during September.
His first taste of the big league game wasn’t overly fine and it wasn’t terrible too. To sum it up, it was decent. 11 games, 11 IP, 4.09 ERA, 5 runs, 1 HR, 5 BB and 3 Ks. His record was identical balls with a slit between them (0-0).
When he thought he’s a Giant for life, it just became a thought, as the San Francisco traded him to the American League club, Chicago White Sox. It wasn’t a blockbuster but it had a potential to be one. Going to San Fran is power-hitting outfielder,
Dino Dinardo.
During the season, he finished with a 13-11 record with 2.96 ERA. Next year, he showed he has gained experience, ending the period with a 16-12 slate and 2.16 ERA.
This year, he’s pitching well over the expectations of the scouts and even maybe himself. He doesn’t mind if his team is rebuilding or not as he still mows down opposing hitters to a tune of .221 batting average. Dinardo, on the other hand, is clipping every pitcher he sees, as he leads the majors in RBIs with 83.
It seems a fair trade to everyone but Millan is just 25 and when the Sox peaked on its development, they will be a team to watch.
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