Layne Somsen's future

[UWMandSDSU]

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"Somsen on the rise"
http://bluewahoosblog.mlblogs.com/20...history-again/

[JackJD]

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Link to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos website.

http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t4124

[Carolina010]

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Layne got a spot start today. went 5 IP 2H 1BB 3SO and got the Win

[JackJD]

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Great story on the website of the Blue Wahoos:

PENSACOLA, Fla. - A few days ago, reliever Layne Somsen learned he would get the start for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos against the Southern League South-leading Biloxi Shuckers.
His feeling? Relaxed.
Somsen threw five scoreless innings in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader that Pensacola won, 2-1. Biloxi won the first game, 2-1, to split the day at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
Somsen pitched in front of a sellout crowd-the Blue Wahoos 109^th in 210 home appearances and fifth sellout in its first six home appearances this season against the Shuckers.
Somsen laughed when asked if he has been miscast as a reliever during his professional career. He was a starter at South Dakota State when the Wahoos parent club Cincinnati Reds drafted him in 2013.
"You know, (starting) is a different mindset," Somsen said. "You throw as many strikes as possible and go as far as possible. It's a more relaxed feeling when you're starting. In the bullpen, you try to go out there and blow guys away."
Somsen started the game having pitched eight innings in three relief appearances, allowing one run and striking out 11 hitters. In Sunday's start, he gave up two hits, a walk and struck out three in five innings.
Blue Wahoos Manager Pat Kelly laughed when asked if Somsen should be groomed as a starter, instead of a reliever. He likes Somsen's curveball and cut fastballs.
"I think he's a great swing man," Kelly said. "He fits that role really good. He can do a lot of things with a baseball."
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Read the complete story here:
http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp...4124&sid=t4124

[UWMandSDSU]

Re: Layne Somsen's future

@GoJacksBaseball Former Jacks pitcher Layne Somsen called up to Triple A!

[Jacks-02]

Re: Layne Somsen's future

Here is a link to his MiLB web page that shows all of his stats.

Good luck Layne!

[JackrabbitGuy]

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@GoJacksBaseball Former Jacks pitcher Layne Somsen called up to Triple A!

Not sure it is intended as a long term promotion, as I think the AAA club needed a spot start. But you never know. Great opportunity for Somsen to get a taste of the next level.

[MontanaRabbit]

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Not sure it is intended as a long term promotion, as I think the AAA club needed a spot start. But you never know. Great opportunity for Somsen to get a taste of the next level.

Makes sense. He's kinda been a utility pitcher since he was drafted. Short relief, long relief, with a spot start or two mixed in. He's done well at every level thus far. Hopefully he pitches well one step below The Show.

[Carolina010]

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Lanes triple A debut 4IP 2H 1BB 6k 0R. He just pitched 3 days ago so couldn't go deep today

[NoVaJack]

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Not sure it is intended as a long term promotion, as I think the AAA club needed a spot start. But you never know. Great opportunity for Somsen to get a taste of the next level.

Do you know this for a fact or is this speculation?

[Roy]

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Do you know this for a fact or is this speculation?

Seems to me JRG was offering information with an an optimistic view point, no more, no less. Go Jacks, Go Layne!

[JackrabbitGuy]

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Do you know this for a fact or is this speculation?

That sentiment came from someone close to Layne. AAA club had a situation where they needed a spot starter. He had a great night, 4 IP, no runs, 2 hits allowed and 6 strikeouts. That is from memory but I think is correct stat line.

[JackrabbitGuy]

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As of today, Somsen remains at AAA. I hope they keep him there for a while. He can compete at that level given the opportunity.

[JackrabbitGuy]

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It isn't up on the Louisville Bats website yet, but Layne is getting to start another game at AAA tonight versus the Columbus Clippers. Another opportunity to show what he can do in the International League.

[joeboo22]

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It isn't up on the Louisville Bats website yet, but Layne is getting to start another game at AAA tonight versus the Columbus Clippers. Another opportunity to show what he can do in the International League.

5IP 1 R 1 ER 4 K 0BB

Solid performance, not really sure what the plan is for him, I don't know if the Reds organization knows for sure.