Dysktra, Bell Names in GCL

By Eddie Michels on July 15, 2014

Sons of former major league players are cropping up in the Gulf Coast League this summer like Luke Dysktra son of former major leaguer Lenny Dykstra
Luke is shown here playing for the GCL Braves on Monday July 14, 2014 where he doubles and drives in a run in the fourth inning. (Eddie Michels photo)

DUNEDIN, FLA.– Below, Lefty Sean Nolin (groin) made his first rehab start on Monday July 14, 2014 for the rookie level GCL Blue Jays.

Nolin threw 2 1/3 shut out innings, allowing one hit and striking out five on 31-pitches with a fast ball that topped out at 94 MPH. He allowing only one base runner via an error.

“I feel okay,” said Nolin after pitching, “I don’t know where I am going to pitch next.”

Nolin was selected by the Blue Jays in the sixth round of the 2010 draft.

EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO

Another son of a former major leaguer is Dean Bell son of Toronto Blue Jays slugger George Bell. Like Luke Dykstra, Dean is also a second baseman while their fathers were outfielders. Dean is shown keeping his eye sharp when not playing on Monday July 14, 2014 by standing in during a bullpen session. (Eddie Michels photo)