Matt Dermody Returns to Toros del Este for Third Season
LA ROMANA – Los Toros del Este secure the continuity of their pitching staff by confirming the presence of Matt Dermody for a third consecutive season, as announced by the team’s general manager, Jesús Mejía. Dermody, an experienced left-handed starter, has proven his worth in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). Last season, he recorded a 1-3 record with a 3.05 ERA, accumulating 39 strikeouts and 11 walks in 41.1 innings pitched. In his two seasons with the team, Dermody has a 3-4 record with a 2.74 ERA.In the last two seasons, Dermody stands out among the starters with at least 50 innings pitched, ranking third in ERA (2.74), third in strikeouts (65), sixth in fewest walks allowed (18), and seventh in innings pitched (65.2). The 35-year-old pitcher has experience in the Major Leagues, having played for the Blue Jays, Cubs, and Red Sox. In the Mexican Baseball League, Dermody pitched for the Tijuana Bulls, where he obtained a 3-3 record in nine starts, totaling 42.2 innings. Dermody is the first reinforcement announced by the Toros del Este, who will join a renewed roster. Jesús Mejía and his Baseball Operations team are working on the preparations for the LIDOM Rookie Draft, scheduled for the second Wednesday of September. Previously, the Bulls announced the start of their preseason training for Monday, September 22, with an Early Camp from the 15th of the same month, designed for players who need more preparation time for the start of the season.He’s a proven left-handed opener, he’s been dominant in LIDOM, he’s been here since day one for the entire season and he’s going to give us stability in the rotation.
Jesús Mejía
