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AUBURN - It might be tough for fans to remember any names from the Auburn Doubledays bullpen this year. Three of its best members from earlier this season - Ron Lowe, Edgar Estanga and Adam Rogers - have been promoted. In the last month, Ryan Bird, Pat McGuigan and Nate Melek have been added. But somewhere in the mix of the 16 Doubledays pitchers is a name fans should be familiar with - Joe Wice.
The Salt Lake City native has been moving his way up the Toronto Blue Jays system since he was drafted in the 22nd round out of Dixie State College of Utah in 2004. He spent nearly two seasons with Pulaski before jumping up to Lansing to finish out last year. In 30 games with Pulaski, Wice earned a 5-5 record through 81 innings but didn't earn a decision in his one appearance with Lansing that lasted two innings.
Through his first 11 games with the Doubledays, Wice has proven to be one of the better relievers in a bullpen with more than a few of them. With 21 2-3 innings of work behind him, he is ranked third among active relievers and with a 3-0 record (and one save), Wice has the second best record among relievers with at least three decisions. His 3.74 ERA has been steadily declining since his first appearance on opening day. His season highlights include 3 2-3 of work against Aberdeen on July 8, a career best, and 2 1-3 innings without allowing a walk or a hit, but throwing five strikeouts in his most recent win over Jamestown on July 31. That included 11 pitches in the ninth to strike out batters in order.
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