mound, throwing gas, has got to be other-worldly. It’s like watching someone with the height of Shaq pitch to batters. Of course Shaq has a hundred pounds on Loek, but I’m betting Loek has the better slider.Van Mil made a name for himself during the 2007 Baseball World Cup when he pitched the Netherlands national team. He was also selected to the 2008 Summer Olympics squad for the Netherlands, but a torn ligament in his pitching arm kept him from participating.
His heater is clocked in the mid-90s and he has hit 99 mph on the gun at times. Loek also has a more-than-capable slider and a decent change-up to mix things up. He is a “potential impact reliever” according to Baseball America, which lists him as the 29th best prospect in the Twins system.
Loek started last season with High-A Fort Myers before he made the move up to AA New Britain. He made 8 appearances with the Rock Cats, earning a 1-1 record with 1 save and a 2.45 ERA. It looks as if Loek should be back with the Rock Cats to start the season, barring any set-backs with prior injuries.
Based on his potential, his name and of course his height, I am officially declaring the “Loek Look” here at Beyond Fenway. I intend to follow the big man closely this season and the “Loek Look” will provide us with all available updates and stats for Van Mil. According to the “experts”, he is not the best prospect in the land, but he is the “most intruiging player to see in person” for Beyond Fenway.
Looks great! Keep it up!
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