Louisiana-Monroe baseball's Lucas Wepf signs free-agent deal with Los Angeles Dodgers
Louisiana-Monroe right-handed pitcher Lucas Wepf signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an undrafted free agency on Monday.
He spent three seasons with the Warhawks, transferring from Pratt Community College. Wepf came out of the bullpen twice in 2020, before COVID-19 shut down the season.
"My family and I are super excited," Wepf said in a school release. "It is the best feeling in the world to get a call from such a prestigious franchise. I got a call right after the draft ended and accepted an opportunity from the Dodgers."
After establishing himself in 2021 with a 2.36 ERA and a 2-0 record with three saves, he carried it into his final season.
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In 2022, Wepf made 22 appearances, typically as a reliever along with two starts. In 36 innings pitched he struck out 36 batters and walked 25, finishing 2-5 with a save and a 6.00 ERA.
At ULM, Wepf pitched 72 innings, giving up 39 walks while striking out 74 batters. He had an 4.88 ERA.
Emely Hernandez covers University of Louisiana-Monroe athletics and high school sports. Email her at ehernandez@thenewsstar.com and follow her on Twitter @emhernandeznews.
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