Johnny Cueto peice from Marc Lancaster and the Post

From the Cincinnati Post and Marc Lancaster

FARM FACTS - It seems like Johnny Cueto came out of the nowhere, but the young Dominican continues to rack up impressive outings for Dayton.

The 20-year-old right-hander threw seven shutout innings Thursday night, the third consecutive start in which he has held an opponent scoreless. In 19 innings over that span, Cueto has allowed three hits, walked two and struck out 22.

According to assistant director of player development Grant Griesser, Cueto was throwing 90-94 mph Thursday night, and working consistently at 92-93.

"He's bucking for a promotion," said Krivsky.

He may not get one right away, though. Entering this season, Cueto had made only two appearances above the Rookie-ball level, both for Sarasota last season. In fact, last year was his first in the United States. He pitched in the Dominican Summer League in 2004 after Johnny Almaraz signed him in March.

Cincinnati Post