April 1, 2055
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN


LHP Mark 'Bender' Lolololo
Stuff | Movement | Control | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Start 2054 | 6 | 10 | 5 | |
Start 2055 | 6 | 10 | 6 | |
Potential | 13 | 11 | 7 |
Mark 'Bender' Lolololo, whose father played in the GBC, was selected 8th overall in the 2052 draft by the Charm City Jimmies and was quickly named the #1 prospect in the BBA. However, he was oddly left off the top 100 in '53 and '54 despite not having regressed. He was crucial in the Jimmies' 2054 championship because he was the primary piece traded to Nashville in mid-season exchange for SS Sammy ‘Bumper’ McNeill. Bumper would play out of his mind for the Jimmies that resulted in a a lucrative extension and championship.
After the trade, Lolololo hit the ground running in Single A and finished the season with a 2.65 ERA in 108.2 IP. He will begin 2055 in AA where his devastating curveball will continue to improve. He doesn't blow batters away with a heater, but relies heavily on his junk to get batters to make weak contact on the ground. It remains to be seen if Lolololo will remain in the rotation in the BBA, but worst case, he should be a dominant reliever.
ETA: 2056