Josh Harlow Promoted to Lake County Captains

MACON - Josh Harlow, a standout right-handed pitcher for the Bears from 2022-23, has been promoted to the Lake County Captains, the High-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, the organization announced yesterday.

Harlow, who began the season with the Low-A Lynchburg Hillcats, has been stellar in his first full season in the minor leagues. With Lynchburg, he appeared in 28 games, sporting a 4-3 record with a 3.51 ERA. He struck out 47 batters across 41 innings of work.

Harlow's promotion comes on the heels of a dominant six-game stretch in which he did not allow an earned run. Over the six outings, Harlow tossed 11-1/3 innings, surrendering just seven hits and punching out 19.

A native of Garner, North Carolina, Harlow arrived in Macon from Pitt Community College for the 2022 season. He served as a weekend starter in his first season with the Bears, holding a 7-2 record with a 4.92 ERA across 15 starts. The right-hander struck out 84 in just 67-2/3 innings, good for 11.2 K/9.

Despite missing most of the season due to injury, Harlow was fantastic for the Bears in 2023, holding a sparkling 2.15 ERA with a WHIP of just 0.99. He made seven appearances (five starts), logging 29-1/3 innings, striking out 35 and walking eight. Harlow finished the season leading the team in ERA, WHIP and batting average against (.205).

Following the 2023 campaign, Harlow was drafted in the 19^th round of the MLB Draft by the Guardians.

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