Meet Ehren Wassermann

Ehren Wassermann, 30, a reliever, has been a steady hand out of the Ducks' bullpen. In his first Atlantic League season, he is 3-1 with a 2.15 ERA and eight saves in 38 games. Signed as an amateur free agent by the Chicago White Sox in 2003, he made his MLB debut in 2007. In two seasons with the White Sox, he went 2-3 with a 5.06 ERA in 57 games. He spent the 2010 season with the Phillies' Triple-A Lehigh Valley affiliate.

What was it like playing for White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen?

"I liked Ozzie. I never had a problem with him. He really goes to bat for his players."

Talk about the experience of making your MLB debut at Fenway Park.

"To come in at Fenway was unbelievable. I don't think it could have worked out any better."

The most intimidating hitter you ever faced?

"I would say Frank Thomas. I faced him in 2007 when he was with the Blue Jays. I wasn't really paying attention to who was in the box, and then when I looked up, he is just a giant of a man. But I got him out, so it worked out."

Your most talented teammate?

"Pitchingwise, it would have to be D.J. Carrasco. He changed arm angles. He didn't blow it by people or throw extremely hard, but he could throw any pitch from any different arm angle."

What was your greatest professional moment?

"In 2007, I was pitching in Detroit, and I pitched the first two games of the series, so I thought I was down. We're up one or two runs in the eighth inning. A pitcher came in, he walked the first guy and they got me up right when he threw two balls."

"Next you know, I come in. The first batter I faced was Gary Sheffield, and I ended up striking him out. Then I faced Magglio Ordoñez and struck him out. After that, I got a little more attention."

Interesting fact: in 422/3 MLB innings, you never gave up a home run.

"I don't know if many people know that. I am aware of that. Yeah, there was some luck involved. I gave up a ball in Seattle up against the wall. Carlos Guillen hit one off the base of the wall in Detroit.

"I could say I was in the majors for that amount of time and never gave up a homer, especially during a time when lots of homers were being hit.

"Hopefully, I can get back there one day and still say the same thing."

THE WEEK AHEAD

Today:vs. Road Warriors, 7:05 p.m.

Tomorrow:OffWednesday:at Somerset, 7:05 p.m.Thursday:at Somerset, 11:05 a.m.

Friday:at Somerset, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday:vs. Lancaster, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday:vs. Lancaster, 5:05 p.m.