Bickford, 20, fanned 13 batters in six innings in his debut for High-A San Jose on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 righty allowed two earned runs on two hits. He did not walk anybody.
Bickford saw little resistance at Low-A prior to being promoted. He notched a 2.70 ERA and 69:15 K:BB in 60 innings. Opposing batters hit just .220 against him. With massive strikeout potential, Bickford is certainly worth a stash in deeper keeper leagues.