BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Well, no need for a scouting report here.
Tim Teufel’s son made his Triple-A debut Thursday night and dad was there all right. The former major leaguer was in the other dugout, managing the Buffalo Bisons.
Shawn Teufel struck out seven in six shutout innings for the Toledo Mud Hens, the Detroit Tigers’ top minor league team. The 25-year-old left-hander allowed three hits and walked three.
The elder Teufel played for six seasons with the Mets and was part of the 1986 World Series champions.
Shawn Teufel, born in July of that title season, was 4-3 with a 3.63 ERA with the Single-A Lakeland before being promoted for a spot start.
Tim Teufel called it “unbelievable” before the game. He says, “You figure A-ball is a pretty far distance to make a jump to Triple-A.”
