Senators, Lannan Honored

This news is a little old but still good news for Harrisburg Senators fans. John Lannan, who played in 6 games for the Senators, was named by the Washington Nationals as their Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

Lannan went a combined 12-3 with a 2.31 ERA (best ERA in Nationals farm system) in 21 minor league appearances. After being called up to the majors in July, Lannan went 2-2 with a 4.15 ERA.

While in Harrisburg Lannan went 3-2 with a 3.25 ERA. He earned a promotion to Triple-A Columbus on June 20, 2007 and was called up to the majors on July 26, 2007.

Note on Lannan:
Lannan became only the 5th player in recent history to be ejected in his first Major League appearance. Despite being known as a control pitcher, in the 5th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, he hit both Chase Utley and Ryan Howard with high inside fastball. He was ejected immediately.


Also receiving the honor of Nationals Minor League Player of the Year is Justin Maxwell. Maxwell, projects to start the 2008 season in Harrisburg or Columbus.


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