Former Salisbury School star Chris Dwyer, in just his first full professional season, is on the fast track to the major leagues. A native of Swampscott, Mass., Dwyer had just 19 career starts before getting promoted by the Kansas City Royals to Double-A earlier this month.

Despite his inexperience, he continues to dominate hitters.

Dwyer won his first two starts for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, including five shutout innings in is debut after driving 20 hours from Wilmington, Del. to Springdale, Ark. after his promotion from advanced Class A.

H earned a no-decision in start No. 3 despite surrendering just two hits and striking out seven in six innings. He has a 1.06 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 17 innings, and is holding Texas League hitters to a .150 average against him.

Between Wilmington and NW Arkansas this summer, Dwyer, a LHP, is 8-3 with a 2.66 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 102 innings.