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Diamondbacks recall Jimmie Sherfy from Triple-A Reno

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Saturday that they have recalled RHP Jimmie Sherfy from Triple-A Reno.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jimmie Sherfy throws against the Minnesota Twins as he made his major ...

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jimmie Sherfy throws against the Minnesota Twins as he made his major league debut in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 12-5. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

(AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Saturday that they have recalled RHP Jimmie Sherfy from Triple-A Reno.

The 25-year-old made his Major League debut on Aug. 20 and earned his first career win on Aug. 21. He was also named the Minor League Pitcher-of-the-Month for June.

In five Minor League seasons with the organization, Sherfy has gone 12-13 with a 3.96 ERA and made 66 saves.

The University of Oregon product is ranked No. 15 among the D-backs’ top prospects.

The roster limit has expanded to 40 players in the month of September and the team has already announced several call ups.

Tyler Drake Cardinals reporter and ArizonaSports.com editor

Born and raised in Kelseyville, California, I spent most of my summers growing up in Arizona. There were a lot of trips to Globe and the East Valley. Once out of high school, I attended the University of Arizona with a major in natural resources… Read more

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d'backfreak 9 years ago

Nice call up,hard trower that doesn't need to be in the minors anymore.

Jackthehack
Jackthehack 9 years ago

He had 61 strikeouts and only 10 walks in 49 innings. 20 saves out of 22 opportunities. 3 strikeouts in 2 MLB innings. Watch him rock!