Former Buckeye Josh Newman is now a member of the Colorado Rockies – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/10/2007 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
COLUMBUS, Ohio Former Ohio State left-handed pitcher Josh Newman has been promoted to the Major Leagues by the Colorado Rockies.
Newman, 25, received the call last week after he had returned home to Columbus upon completion of his season with Triple-A Colorado Springs. The Rockies purchased his contract and placed him on their active roster on Saturday.
Newman went 3-2 with a 4.06 ERA in 55 relief appearances this season for Colorado Springs. His best professional season came in 2006 when he posted a 9-5 record with two saves and a 3.16 ERA for Double-A Tulsa of the Texas League. He earned a spot in the Texas League’s all-star game and pitched a scoreless inning for the North team.
“Josh Newman pitching in the Major Leagues is really not a surprise to us,” Bob Todd, Ohio State baseball coach, said. “We thought that he had the ability to pitch in the big leagues when he pitched for us. He always had a tremendously positive attitude and a great work ethic.”
While at Ohio State, Newman compiled a 32-21 record with a 4.20 ERA in four seasons. He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior in 2004 and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors from 2002-2004. He ranks third all-time at Ohio State in wins, innings (369) and strikeouts (291).
Drafted originally by the Cincinnati Reds in the 31st round (921st overall) of the 2003 draft, Newman returned to Ohio State for his senior season before the Rockies drafted him in the 19th round (560th overall) in 2004.
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