Dominic Topoozian leaves Sonoma Stompers for Sioux City

The Sonoma Stompers are losing one of their best pitchers, Dominic Topoozian. And to judge by their statement, they couldn’t be happier.

“We’re extremely proud of Dominic, and we can’t wait to see him in action for the Explorers in the American Association,” general manager Brett Creamer said. “His development and progression since last season has been phenomenal.”

The right-hander will join his new team, the Sioux City Explorers, immediately.

Topoozian advances to a higher level of independent baseball after making his ninth start of the season Sunday, July 15, and earning his sixth win in 2018.

Topoozian pitched 56 innings for the Stompers in 2018 with a perfect 6-0 record and league-leading 2.89 ERA.

“I’m going to miss my time here,” Topoozian said. “Our team, they fight every single day. We’ve got some great players on this squad and I’m excited to see what they accomplish.”

The Fresno native walked just 10 batters this season, compared to the 54 he struck out, the second-best strikeout-to-walk ratio in the Pacific Association through the league’s first 43 games.

“Sioux City is not only getting a robust pitcher,” said Creamer,“but they are getting a quality person as well.”