Rommie Lewis

Rommie Lee Lewis, Jr. (born September 2, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010 and 2011. He later pitched in independent baseball and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan.

His father, also named Rommie, was named after World War II German General Erwin Rommel.

Career Lewis attended Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington. He had a 0.61 ERA in 2000 and allowed only 6 walks in 2001, both close to school records.

Baltimore Orioles Lewis was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth round (113th overall selection) of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft. He received a $287,500 signing bonus. He reached the Double-A Bowie Baysox in 2007 and 2008. He became a free agent on November 3, 2008.

Toronto Blue Jays Lewis signed as a free agent with the Toronto Blue Jays on January 20, 2009, spending the 2009 season with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. Lewis was called up to the Toronto Blue Jays on April 26, 2010. He pitched 14 games in relief, with a 6.75 ERA in innings. With Toronto, he allowed 5 runs in 5 innings over six appearances. He elected free agency on October 21.

Bridgeport Bluefish Lewis signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball of Independent League for 2012 season. He was named to the 2012 Atlantic League All Star team.

Arizona Diamondbacks Lewis received an invitation to MLB spring training from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was released before the start of the regular season.

York Revolution Lewis pitched for the York Revolution of the Atlantic League from 2013 to 2015.

EDA Rhinos In August 2014, Lewis returned to Korea, pitching for the EDA Rhinos.

Lancaster Barnstormers On February 28, 2017, Lewis signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the season.