Mark DiFelice

Just came across this dude--a 31 yr old "rookie" relief pitcher with the Brewers. I suppose he's a brother of veteran backup (or 3rd!) catcher Mike DiFelice-both born in PA, both 6'1". Anyway, first I can't figure out why it took so long for this guy to make the bigs--he was solid for first 3 1/2 yrs of minor league career, moving up form low A to high A to AA--he struggled in first go at AAA, and next year seems to have had to start the climb all over, back at low A! Anyway, he's always shown impeccable control, and in past several years has shown good strike outs numbers. Here's what really caught my eye: in his 10 games in the big show so far, in 13 2/3 IP, he has not only recorded 16 strike outs but--get this--ZERO walks! I wonder if that's anywhere near the modern record for most IP at beginning of major league career without issuing a walk?