2026 Dayton Dragons Media Guide by Dayton Dragons Baseball

2026 MEDIA GUIDE

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2026 DAYTON DRAGONS MEDIA GUIDE

Dayton Dragons Front Office

Dayton Dragons

Cincinnati Reds affiliate - 25th Season Midwest League

Stadium and Office Address: Day Air Ballpark

220 N. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402

Phone: (937) 228-2287

Website: www.daytondragons.com

Email: dragons@daytondragons.com

Twitter: @dragonsbaseball

Facebook: dragonsbaseball

Instagram: dragonsbaseball

Front Office Directory

Management

President - Robert Murphy

Executive Vice President - Eric Deutsch

Executive Vice President & Assistant General Manager - Brandy Guinaugh

Vice President of Accounting & Finance - Mark Schlein

Vice President of Corporate Partnerships - Andrew Hayes

Ticketing

Director of Ticket Administration & Box Office - Dylan Powers

Director of Group Sales - Carl Hertzberg

Merchandise & Ticket Manager - Lamont Fox

Senior Ticket Sales Manager - Andrew Majzan

Group Sales Managers - J’son Bennett, Madison Berlinger, Nate Gonelli, Matthew Harrison

Ticket Sales Manager - Kade Burns

Business Development Managers - Chris Coleman, Austin Mathews, Tre Pickel, Jake Sewell

Assistant Box Office Manager - Jacob Offenbacker

Corporate Partnerships

Director of Corporate Partnerships - Kaylie Marshall

Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships - Tucker Ellis Managers of Corporate Partnerships - Hunter Alexander, Jake Arthur, Tanner Buhrts, Alex Livingston, Garrett Spikes

Corporate Partnerships Assistants - Jacob Hernandez, Derek McDonagh

Graphic Designer - Shawn Dewey

Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Production Manager - Ian Kallmeyer

Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor - Geoff Vollette

Digital Communications & Graphic Design - Kylie Ross

Creative Intern - Daniel Seamands

Operations and Facilities

Vice President of Team & Stadium Operations - John Wallace

Operations Managers - Nick Hall, Sami Jones

Head Groundskeeper - Charlie Betts

Diamond Club Director of Operations & Event Services - Nicole Annucci

Entertainment

Senior Director of Entertainment - Kaitlin Rohrer

Game Day Entertainment Director - Katrina Gibbs

Director of Entertainment - Libby Reichley

Entertainment Assistant - Mikayla Mihok

Media Relations

Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting - Tom Nichols

Media Relations Assistant - Patrick Geshan

Administration/Accounting

Administrative Assistant to the President - Mary Cleveland

Accounting Manager - Karen Frederick

Dayton Dragons Honors/Awards

Dragons Major Awards and Accomplishments

All-Time North American Sports Record Holder for Consecutive Sold-Out Regular Season Dates.

Established Class-A single-season attendance record in first season (2000) and broke the record in 2003, 2004, and 2010. The Dragons 25 years of existence have marked the top 25 single-season attendance totals in Class-A history. The current single-season record of 597,433 was set by the Dragons in 2010.

2003 Dayton Business Journal’s “Community Supporter of the Year.”

Winner of PRISM Award as best-operated Minor League sports franchise, 2003, 2004, 2007. First inductee into the PRISM Award Hall of Fame.

Selected in 2004 as the winner of the Bob Freitas Award by Baseball America (top Class-A franchise).

Selected in 2007 as one of the “10 Hottest Tickets in Sports” by Sports Illustrated

Selected in 2008 as co-winners of the “Ongoing Excellence” Award by Ballpark Digest

Awarded the 2009 Larry MacPhail Promotional Trophy by the Midwest League. The trophy is given to one team in the league each year based on excellence in promotions.

Selected as 2011 Minor League Baseball “Organization of the Year” by Ballpark Digest.

One of five finalists for 2012 SportsBusiness Journal “Professional Sports Team of the Year” Award. The Dragons were the first Minor League team ever selected as a finalist.

Winner of Minor League Baseball’s John H. Johnson President’s Award, 2012 (highest honor presented to one MiLB team per year). Midwest League nominee for John H. Johnson Award in 2001, 2011, 2012.

Winner of Ballpark Digest “Best Marketing” award for 2015 season.

Winner of Dayton American Advertising Federation Hermes Awards (two Gold, one bronze) for 2015 productions.

Midwest League nominee in 2016, 2017, and 2018 for the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award for outstanding support of and engagement with the United States Armed Forces and veterans, both at the ballpark and in the community.

Named Miami Valley’s “Customer Service Business of the Year” by Dayton Business Journal in 2018 and 2019.

Dragons President & General Manager Robert Murphy has earned many honors including 2005 Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year by the Sporting News; 2018 Minor League Executive of the Year by Baseball America; 2019 Baseball Executive of the Year by Ballpark Digest; and Midwest League Executive of the Year in 2000 and 2012. In 2020, Murphy was selected by Dayton Business Journal to the Forty Under 40 Hall-of-Fame. In 2022, Murphy was inducted into the Dayton Business Hall of Fame.

Dragons Vice President, Sponsor Services Brandy Guinaugh was named 2016 Minor League Baseball Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year.

Dragons broadcaster Tom Nichols was inducted into the Greater Dayton Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024, and will be part of the 2026 induction class into the Ohio Sports Hall of Fame.

The Dragons hosted the Midwest League All-Star Game in 2001 and 2013; hosted the Cincinnati Reds vs. Florida Marlins exhibition game in 2007; hosted the Cincinnati Reds Futures Games in 2009 and 2017; and hosted the 25th Season Reds Celebration Game presented by Winsupply in 2025.

Day Air Ballpark

Outfield Dimensions:

Day Air Ballpark - Fast Facts

• Designed by HNTB Sports Architecture of Kansas City, Mo.

• Opened April 27, 2000

• Seating capacity of 6,830 stadium-style seats plus lawn sections

• 25 luxury suites and press box on the Club Level of stadium

• 3 Party Decks and 1 hospitality section (Kona Big Wave Dragons Lair)

• 7 concession stand locations and over 100 points-of-sale

• 7 men’s, 7 women’s and 1 family restroom; 1 Mom’s Room for nursing mothers

• 3,150 square foot “Dragons Den” team store

• 72,200 square feet plaza area in front of stadium

• 6,900 public and private parking spaces within 1/4 mile of stadium

• Fully handicapped accessible, meeting ADA requirements

• State-of-the-art 2,050 square foot 13HD Video Board (installed in 2015)

• 6 x 240 LED outfield signage wall (newly installed in 2024)

• Indoor batting tunnel and pitcher’s mound adjacent to Dragons clubhouse

• Complete reconstruction of playing surface, drainage, and irrigation prior to 2024 season

• 768 tons of infield mix (sand base and DuraEdge)

• 325 tons of warning track material

• 4,352 tons of Rootzone sand underneath turf

• 92,000 square feet (appx. 2.5 acres) of Kentucky Bluegrass turf

Day Air Ballpark Firsts

First Game: April 27, 2000

First Batter: Brian Seever, Cedar Rapids

First Pitcher: Jim Manias, Dragons

First Hit: Casey Bookout, Dragons

First Run: Austin Kearns, Dragons

First Home Run: Casey Bookout, Dragons

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) officially welcomed the Dayton Dragons to its roster of Minor League Baseball clubs in March 2025. Through its affiliated clubs across North America, DBH is on a mission to make lifelong memories for its fans. The company works to support local passions and priorities with national reach and scale, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into club operations as well as providing new value-generating opportunities in partnership with MiLB.

Dragons Front Office

Robert “Bob” Murphy has served as President of the Dayton Dragons since the organization’s inception in 1999 and has worked in sports management since 1995.

He received his undergraduate degree in communications and media arts from Buffalo State College and received his MBA from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Murphy was named Executive of the Year by the Midwest League in the years 2000 and 2011. In 2000, Bob was named to Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 in Business. In 2005, he was named Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year by the longstanding national sports publication The Sporting News. In 2013, Murphy was awarded the West Chester-Liberty Chamber Alliance Everest Award honoring leaders and legends on the I-75 Growth Corridor. Murphy was selected in 2018 as Minor League Baseball’s national “Executive of the Year” by Baseball America. The award is presented annually to one individual from among all executives in 16 leagues and 190 teams across Minor League Baseball. In 2019, Murphy was selected as the Ballpark Digest “Executive of the Year.” The award recognized Murphy’s role in setting the tone for the Dragons success including the longest sellout streak in professional sports history and a strong slate of community programs. That same year, Murphy was also selected as the Dayton Business Journal “Executive of the Year.” In 2020, Murphy was selected by Dayton Business Journal to the Forty Under 40 Hall-of-Fame. In 2022, Murphy was inducted into the Dayton Business Hall of Fame.

Under Murphy’s leadership, the Dayton Dragons organization set and surpassed numerous milestones. Among the accomplishments are selling out every Dayton Dragons game since its inception in the year 2000; and on July 9, 2011 broke the all-time record for most consecutive home game sellouts when they sold out their 815th consecutive game having broken the 18-year-old record set by the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.

In addition, the organization has received several awards during its existence including being honored by the Midwest League of Professional Baseball Clubs as the winner of the John H. Johnson President’s Trophy in the years 2001, 2011 & 2012. The annual award honors the individual or club that best exemplifies the standards of the complete baseball franchise. In 2012 the Dragons were also awarded Minor League Baseball’s John H. Johnson President’s Award which honors the complete baseball franchise, the top honor bestowed by Minor League Baseball.

March 19, 2012 the Dragons were named as one of five finalists for the SportsBusiness Journal Professional Sports Team of the Year Award. The Dragons were the first minor league team from any sport to be selected as a finalist for the award. The award honors a sports franchise based on an evaluation of “excellence, growth, creativity, innovation, sound planning, implementation and outcomes.” The Dragons were selected as the Miami Valley’s “Customer Service Business of the Year” by the Dayton Business Journal in 2018 and 2019. Since inception, the Dragons have maintained a culture of unsurpassed customer service. Also, the Dragons were honored in 2019 with the Eclipse Integrity Award from the BBB. The BBB’s Eclipse Integrity Awards are presented to organizations demonstrating significant, unique, and continuous commitment to trust and fair play in the marketplace and in day-to-day living. Bob and his wife, Kathy, are especially proud of their three children, Kaitlin, Michael, and Colleen.

Dragons Vice Presidents

Robert Murphy President

Eric Deutsch Brandy Guinaugh Mark Schlein

Andrew Hayes

John Wallace Dragons Executive Vice Presidents Dragons Directors

Dylan Powers

Katrina Gibbs

Tom Nichols

Carl Hertzberg

Kaitlin Rohrer

Kaylie Marshall

Dragons Front Office

Additional Dragons Front Office

Shawn Dewey

Garrett Spikes

Mary Cleveland

Jake Arthur

Jake Sewell

Geoff Vollette

Andrew Majzan

Tre Pickel

Kade Burns

Kylie Ross

Nicole Annucci

Tanner Buhrts

Madison Berlinger

J’son Bennett

Tucker Ellis

Alex Livingston

Mikayla Mihok

Nick Hall

Patrick Geshan

Jacob Hernandez

Ian Kallmeyer

Sami Jones

Charlie Betts

Nate Gonelli

Matthew Harrison

Derek McDonagh

Daniel Seamands

Chris Coleman

Jacob Offenbacker

Austin Mathews

Hunter Alexander

Lamont Fox

Karen Frederick

Libby Reichley

2026 Dayton Dragons

Julio Morillo - Manager

Julio Morillo is the 13th manager in Dragons history. Morillo played for the Dragons in 2014 and ‘15 as a catcher, and he joins Luis Bolivar as the only two individuals to serve as a Dragons manager after being a Dragons player. In the fall of 2025, Morillo served as a manager in the prestigious Arizona Fall League, leading the Peoria Javelinas, a team consisting of prospects supplied by five different Major League teams, including the Reds. During the summer of 2025, Morillo was a coach for the Reds Triple-A, the Louisville Bats, under veteran manager Pat Kelly. Previously, Morillo was the manager with the Reds Single-A affiliate, the Daytona Tortugas, for two seasons in 2023-24. Morillo played professionally for six seasons, all in the Reds farm system, beginning in 2010. After concluding his playing career in 2015, Morillo joined the Reds front office as a baseball operations assistant and was part of the Major League team’s traveling party, also serving as a Spanish language translator for Reds big league players, frequently seen in television interviews in that role. He remained in that position for four years before moving into coaching in 2020. Morillo has three years of experience as a manager in the Reds organization and has been with the Reds as a player, coach, or front office member for the past 16 years. Morillo, 33, is a native of Barinas, Venezuela, where his father was a doctor and his mother was an attorney. He now makes his home in Goodyear, Arizona.

Julio Morillo’s Managing/Coaching History

Year Team League Class Position

2020 Reds Alternate Spring Training Site, Mason, OH Catching Instructor

2021 ACL Reds Arizona Complex Rookie Development Coach

2022 ACL Reds Arizona Complex Rookie Manager

.517 2023 Daytona Florida State A

2024 Daytona Florida State A Manager

2025 Louisville International AAA Coach

DRAGONS 2026 COACHING STAFF

Julio Morillo Manager

Willie Blair

Troy Gingrich

Pitching Coach

Hitting Coach

Eric Richardson Coach

Gustavo Molina Coach

Sam Tedtman

Dominic Cothern

Hunter Rickard

Athletic Trainer

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Technology and Video Coordinator

REDS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS AND ROVING INSTRUCTORS

Shawn Pender

Eric Davis

Mario Soto

Luis Bolivar

Tyler Henson

Jason Broussard

Brian Garman

Todd Naskedov

Jose Nieves

Kevin Mahar

Corky Miller

Director of Minor League Instruction

Senior Advisor to the President & GM

Special Assistant, Player Performance

Player Performance Coordinator

Hitting Coordinator

Pitching Coordinator

Infield Coordinator

Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator

Catching Coordinator

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Willie Blair - Pitching Coach

Willie Blair, who has spent 31 years in professional baseball as a player or coach, returns to the Dragons as pitching coach for 2026 after serving in the same role in Dayton in 2025. Following a 16-year professional playing career, Blair became a pitching coach in 2010. He worked in the Padres organization for five years beginning in 2011 including three years in the Major Leagues as the Padres bullpen coach. Blair worked in the Tigers organization as a minor league pitching coach from 2016-21. Blair spent two seasons as the pitching coach at Single-A Daytona in the Reds organization in 2023 and ‘24. Blair pitched in the Major Leagues from 1990-2001. His best season came in 1997 with the Detroit Tigers when he went 16-8 with a 4.17 earned run average. Blair pitched in 418 games in the big leagues, making 139 starts. In 1999, he was the Detroit starting pitcher in the final Opening Day game at historic Tiger Stadium. Blair also pitched for the Blue Jays, Indians, Astros, Rockies, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Mets. Blair played college baseball at Morehead State University after playing at Johnson Central High School in Paintsville, Kentucky.

Blair’s Coaching History Year Team League Class Position

2010 Joliet Northern Independent Pitching Coach 2011-12 Fort Wayne Midwest A Pitching Coach 2013-15 San Diego National MLB Bullpen Coach 2016-18 Erie

2019, 2021 West Michigan

2023-24 Daytona

2025 Dayton

Freddie Benavides

Donnie Scott

Alonzo Powell

Billy Gardner, Jr.

Donnie Scott

Dragons All-Time Coaching Staffs

Pitching Coach

Don Alexander

Bill Moloney

Ted Power

Jaime Garcia

Larry Pierson

Larry Pierson*

Doug Bair

Batting

Brian Conley

Billy White

Max Venable

Chris Sabo

Alonzo Powell

Darren Bragg

Darren Bragg 2009 Todd Benzinger

Tony Fossas

Tony Jaramillo 2010 Todd Benzinger

Delino DeShields

Tony Fossas

Tom Browning

Ken Griffey Sr.**

Alex Pelaez

Alex Pelaez 2013 Jose Nieves

Tony Fossas

Alex Pelaez 2014 Jose Nieves

2015 Jose Nieves

2016 Dick Schofield

2017 Luis Bolivar

2018 Luis Bolivar

2019 Luis Bolivar

2020 Season Canceled

2021 Jose Moreno

Tony Fossas

Tom Browning

Derrin Ebert

Seth Etherton

Brian Garman

Luis Bolivar

Daryle Ward

Mike Devereaux

Daryle Ward

Corky Miller^

Kevin Mahar

Darren Bragg 2022 Bryan LaHair

2023 Bryan LaHair

2024 Vince Harrison Jr.

2025 Vince Harrison Jr.

2026 Julio Morillo

Brian Garman

Todd Naskedov

Brian Garman

Willie Blair

Daryle Ward

Eric Richardson

José León

Troy Gingrich

Juan Samuel

Osmin Melendez

Jefry Sierra

Peterson Plaz

Eric Richardson/ Gustavo Molina

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Troy Gingrich - Hitting Coach

Troy Gingrich returns to the Dragons as hitting coach in 2026 after serving in the same role in 2025. After a playing career at the University of Arizona and four seasons as an outfielder in the Montreal Expos organization, Gingrich began his coaching career in 2004 in the Expos organization as a minor league hitting coach. Gingrich remained with the organization as it relocated to become the Washington Nationals in 2005, gaining experience at virtually every level of their farm system. He served as a Nationals minor league hitting coordinator for 10 seasons from 2014-2023. In total, Gingrich spent 20 years as a hitting coach or coordinator in the Expos/ Nationals organization and contributed to their success, including their 2019 World Series championship. Gingrich joined the Reds organization in 2025 as the Dragons hitting coach. Gingrich resides in San Diego.

Gingrich’s Coaching History

Year Team League Class Position 2004 Vermont New York/Penn Rookie Hitting Coach

2005-07 Potomac Carolina A Hitting Coach

2008-11 Harrisburg Eastern AA Hitting Coach

2012-13 Syracuse International AAA Hitting Coach

2014-21 Washington Nationals Minor League Hitting Coordinator

2022-23 Washington Nationals Lower Level Minor League Hitting Coordinator 2025 Dayton Midwest High-A Hitting Coach

Gustavo Molina - Coach

Gustavo Molina joins the Dragons as a coach in 2026 after serving as the manager with the ACL Reds in Goodyear, Arizona for the previous three seasons. Molina began his coaching career in 2020 with the Atlanta Braves Dominican Summer League affiliate. He joined the Reds organization in 2022. Molina has also served as the bench coach for three championship teams in the Venezuelan Winter League. Molina, a former catcher, reached the Major Leagues as a player for four seasons. He played professionally for 19 years before retiring in 2018, playing in more than 1,500 games. Molina originally signed with the White Sox and played in their organization from 2000-2007, reaching the Major Leagues in ‘07 for 10 games with the White Sox, when he collected his first big league hit against the Yankees in a game that featured Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. Later that season, Molina played in seven games with the Baltimore Orioles. In 2008, he joined the New York Mets organization and again saw brief time in the Major Leagues. He played in the Nationals organization in 2009 and got back to the big leagues in 2010 with the Boston Red Sox. He spent the 2011-12 seasons in the Yankees organization and again received a callup to the majors. He moved to independent professional baseball in 2013 and spent four seasons in the Atlantic League before concluding his playing career with a stint in pro ball in Italy in 2018 at the age of 36.

Molina’s Coaching History

DRAGONS COACHES WHO PLAYED FOR THE REDS (13)

*member of Reds Hall-of-Fame

2026 Dayton Dragons

Eric Richardson - Coach

Eric Richardson returns to the Dragons as a coach in 2026. He served as Dragons hitting coach in 2023. This is Richardson’s fifth season in the Reds organization and 13th year as a professional coach. Richardson began his coaching career in the Phillies organization for three seasons from 2004-06. He served as the hitting coach in the White Sox organization with Great Falls for three seasons from 2017-2019. He joined the Reds organization in 2022 as the hitting coach at Double-A Chattanooga. Richardson played for seven seasons in the White Sox organization from 1991-97, spending two years in the Midwest League with South Bend. In 1994, Richardson played in the outfield with NBA legend Michael Jordan during spring training in Jordan’s lone season as a professional baseball player. Richardson was a base stealing threat, leading the South Atlantic League in stolen bases in 1993. Richardson was drafted by the White Sox in the fifth round in 1991 out of Brenham High School in Texas.

Richardson’s Coaching History

Year Team League Class Position

2004 Lakewood South Atlantic A Hitting Coach

2005 GCL Phillies Gulf Coast Rookie Hitting Coach

2006 Batavia New York/Penn Short-Season A Hitting Coach

2017-19 Great Falls Pioneer Rookie Hitting Coach

2022 Chattanooga Southern AA Hitting Coach

2023 Dayton Midwest High-A Hitting Coach

2024-25 ACL Reds Arizona Complex Rookie Hitting Coach

DRAGONS TRAINERS

2000-2006: Randy Brackney

2007: Jimmy Mattocks

2008: Alonso Flores

2009-2014: Tyler Steele

2015-2016: Andrew Cleves

2017: Kyle Utne

2018-2019: Andrew Cleves

2021: Ryan Ross

2022: Wade Hebrink

2023: Josh Hobson

2024-2025: Lauren Powers

2026: Sam Tedtman

Dragons Year-By-Year

Alonzo Powell Did Not Qualify

Todd Benzinger Did Not Qualify

Lost, 1st Round

Deshields Did Not Qualify

Dragons All-Time Managers

Dragons All-Time Post-Season History

Freddie Benavides 2000 (70-67)

Donnie Scott 2001-2003, 2007-2008 (360-336)

Alonzo Powell 2004-2005 (108-171)

Billy Gardner, Jr. 2006 (67-73)

Todd Benzinger 2009 - 2010 (112-165)

Delino DeShields 2011 - 2012 (143-135)

Jose Nieves 2013 -2015 (204-222)

Dick Schofield 2016 (47-93)

Luis Bolivar 2017-2019 (187-231)

Jose Moreno 2021 (65-55)

Bryan LaHair 2022-2023 (134-126)

Vince Harrison, Jr. 2024-2025 (126-134)

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CODY ADCOCK RHP

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 205 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: June 21, 2002 in Home: Texarkana, TX

Obtained: 13th round of the 2023 Draft College: University of Arkansas High School: Arkansas (Texarkana, AR)

ALFREDO ALCANTARA INF

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 165 Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: Oct. 25, 2005 in San Cristobal, Dom. Repub. Home: San Cristobal, Dominican Republic

Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 16, 2023 College: None

ARIEL ALMONTE OF

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 219 Bats: L Throws: R

Born: December 1, 2003 in Sanchez, Dominican Republic

Home: Sanchez, Dominican Republic

Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2021 High School: DAWERE International High School (Cincinnati Reds High School program)

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JOHNNY ASCANIO INF

Height: 5’8”

Weight: 194 Bats: S Throws: R

Born: July 4, 2003 in San Juan de los Morros, VZ Home: El Sombrero, VZ

Obtained: International Free Agent, July 8, 2019 High School: DAWERE International High School (Cincinnati Reds High School program)

BEAU BLANCHARD RHP

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 225 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: February 9, 2002 in New Iberia, LA Home: New Iberia, LA

Obtained: Non-Drafted Free Agent, May 9, 2025

College: University of Louisiana Monroe High School: Loreauville (Loreauville, LA)

YERLIN CONFIDAN OF

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 170

Bats: L Throws: L

Born: Dec. 16, 2002 in Guerra, Dominican Republic

Home: Santo Domingo, DR

Obtained: International Free Agent, July 2, 2019

College: None

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REYNARDO CRUZ RHP

Height: 6’2”

Bats: R

Weight: 217

Throws: R

Born: Oct. 24, 2001 in San Pedro de Macoris, DR

Home: San Pedro de Macoris, DR

Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2021 High School: DAWERE International High School (Cincinnati Reds High School program)

Injured, did not pitch 2024: Injured, did not pitch

VICTOR DIAZ RHP

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 220 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: December 2, 2002 in Winter Park, FL

Home: Oviedo, FL

Obtained: Non-Drafted Free Agent, July 30, 2024 College: Seminole State College (Sanford, FL)

Height: 6’3”

ALFREDO DUNO

Weight: 248 Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: January 7, 2006 in Distrito Miranda, VZ

Home: Santo Domingo Oeste, DR

Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 16, 2023 College: None

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JACOB EDWARDS LHP

2023--Did Not Play

Height: 5’8”

Weight: 192 Bats: L

Throws: L

Born: July 31, 2000 in Richmond, KY

Home: High Point, NC

Obtained: Minor League Free Agent, May 20, 2025 College: UNC Asheville High School: Southwest Guilford (High Point, NC)

JOHN MICHAEL FAILE C/1B

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 210 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: May 11, 2000 in Boiling Springs, SC

Home: Boiling Springs, SC

Obtained: Minor League Free Agent, Dec. 19, 2023 College: North Greenville (North Greenville, SC) High School: Boiling Springs (Boiling Springs, SC)

Height: 6’2”

CARTER GRAHAM 1B

Weight: 228 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: September 17, 2001 in Northridge, CA Home: Parker, CO

Obtained: 8th round of the 2023 Draft College: Stanford University High School: Chaminade College Prep (West Hills, CA)

2026 Dayton Dragons

LUKE HAYDEN RHP

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: Dec. 5, 2002 in Bloomington, IN

Home: Bloomington, IN

Obtained: 8th round of the 2024 Draft College: Indiana State University High School: Edgewood (Ellettsville, IN)

TRENT HODGDON RHP

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 210 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: July 9, 2003 in Lawton, OK

Home: Smiths Station, AL

Obtained: 17th round of the 2024 Draft College: University of South Carolina Upstate High School: Smiths Station (Smiths Station, AL)

Height: 6’3”

Bats: R

BRODY JESSEE RHP

Weight: 230

Throws: R

Born: December 1, 2000 in Anchorage, AK

Home: Anchorage, AK

Obtained: 10th round of the 2022 Draft College: Gonzaga University High School: South Anchorage (Anchorage, AK)

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NESTOR LORANT

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 205 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: May 4, 2002 in San Felix, Venezuela

Home: Valencia, VZ

Obtained: International Free Agent, May 8, 2019 College: None

RYAN MCCRYSTAL C/1B

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 206 Bats: L Throws: R

Born: October 4, 2002 in Richmond, VA

Home: Fuquay-Varina, NC

Obtained: 9th round of the 2024 Draft College: East Carolina University High School: Fuquay-Varina (Fuquay-Varina, NC)

JACK MOSS 1B

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 205 Bats: L Throws: R

Born: October 30, 2001 in Englewood, CO

Home: Memorial, TX

Obtained: 11th round of the 2023 Draft College: Texas A&M

High School: Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, CO)

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J.P. ORTIZ RHP

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 176 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: February 18, 2004 in Carolina, Puerto Rico

Home: Carolina, Puerto Rico

Obtained: 17th round of the 2023 Draft College: Chipola College High School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

GRAHAM OSMAN LHP

Bats: L Throws: L

Born: January 29, 2001 in Denver, CO

Home: Morrison, CO

Obtained: 10th round of the 2023 Draft College: Long Beach State High School: Colorado Academy (Lakewood, CO)

Height: 6’5”

DREW PESTKA RHP

Weight: 230 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: May 18, 2004 in Carbondale, IL Home: Carterville, IL

Obtained: 18th round of the 2023 Draft College: John A. Logan College (Carterville, IL) High School: Carterville (Carterville, IL)

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ESMITH PINEDA OF

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: November 13, 2004 in Aguadulce, Panama

Home: Aguadulce, Panama

Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2022 College: None

STEPHEN QUIGLEY RHP

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 200 Bats: S Throws: R

Born: May 3, 2000 in Brockton, MA Home: Halifax, MA

Obtained: Non-Drafted Free Agent, August 1, 2024 College: University of Connecticut High School: Silver Lake (Kingston, MA)

JIMMY ROMANO RHP

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 190 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: June 11, 2003 in Livingston, NJ

Home: Roseland, NJ

Obtained: 16th round of the 2024 Draft College: Duke University High School: Saint Joseph (Montvale, NJ)

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CARLOS SANCHEZ SS/CF

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 177 Bats: L Throws: R

Born: January 12, 2005 in Santo Domingo, DR Home: Santo Domingo, DR

Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2022 High School: DAWERE International High School (Cincinnati Reds High School program)

COLE SCHOENWETTER RHP

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 220 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: October 1, 2004 in Ventura, CA Home: Glendale, AZ

Obtained: 4th round of the 2023 Draft College: None High School: San Marcos (Santa Barbara, CA)

DYLAN SIMMONS RHP

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 225 Bats: R Throws: R

Born: Oct. 5, 2000 in Jacksonville, FL Home: Tallahassee, FL

Obtained: 15th round of the 2023 Draft College: University of Pittsburgh High School: Trinity Christian (Jacksonville, FL)

ANTHONY STEPHAN OF

Height: 5’11”

Bats: L

Weight: 197

Throws: R

Born: Dec. 16, 2002 in Ridgewood, NJ

Home: Ridgewood, NJ

Obtained: 13th round of the 2024 Draft College: University of Virginia High School: Ridgewood (Ridgewood, NJ)

Height: 6’0”

Bats: L

PEYTON STOVALL 2B

Weight: 180

Throws: R

Born: February 14, 2003 in Bossier, LA

Home: Haughton, LA

Obtained: 4th round of the 2024 Draft College: Arkansas High School: Haughton (Haughton, LA)

Height: 5’11”

Bats: L

KIEN VU OF

Weight: 185

Throws: L

Born: Oct. 13, 2003 in Houston, TX Home: Tempe, AZ

Obtained: 9th round of the 2025 Draft College: Arizona State High School: Point Loma (San Diego, CA)

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Dayton Dragons Baseball

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Centerville, OH 45459 (937) 558-3840

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Medical Liaison

Dayton Dragons Baseball

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Kettering Health

Dayton Dragons Medical Staff

Jan Saunders, DO

Gretchen Polinski, DO

Kristopher Marin, DO

Patrick Spencer, DO

Frank Mannarino, MD

Matthew Roberts: DC

Michael Halasz, DDS

Daniel Dunaway, MD

Blake Daney, MD

Molly Tatum, DO

Daniel Luckenbilll, MD

Steven Murphy, DO

2025 Season Review

The Dragons celebrated their 25th season of operation all year long, providing memories for fans dating back to the very first game played at Day Air Ballpark on April 27, 2000.

The Dragons opened the season with a special “25th Season Celebration Game with the Reds presented by Winsupply.” The game, featuring the Cincinnati Reds against a team of Reds minor league prospects, was played on Tuesday, March 25 at Day Air Ballpark. The game concluded the Reds spring training schedule for 2025 prior to their traditional home opener at Great American Ball Park. This game marked the fourth visit by the Reds to Day Air Ballpark and featured appearances in the game or during pre-game activities by many former Dragons including Elly De La Cruz, Hunter Greene, Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, Nick Lodolo, and many others.

A group of 12 players were selected as the all-time greatest Dragons: Joey Votto, Elly De La Cruz, Adam Dunn, Jay Bruce, Johnny Cueto, Todd Frazier, Billy Hamilton, Hunter Greene, Austin Kearns, Jesse Winker, Homer Bailey, and Zack Cozart. The Dragons produced digital content with video interviews with Dunn, Kearns, Frazier, and Winker as they shared memories from their time in Dayton. The Dragons free gameday publication, Play Ball! featured stories throughout the year recalling the greatest performances and top talent from Dragons history.

The Winning Streak

The Dragons produced a club-record 15-game winning streak from August 17-September 3 and finished the season by going 18-1 over their final 19 games. The Dragons winning streak broke the all-time club record of 13 set in 2002. The Dragons winning streak was the longest in the Midwest League since before MLB took over record-keeping in the Minor Leagues in 2005. The longest winning streak on record in the Midwest League prior to the Dragons 15-gamer was 13 by Bowling Green in 2018. According to unofficial media reports, the all-time Midwest League record is 17, by Cedar Rapids in 1965. The Dragons winning streak was the longest in all Minor League Baseball since 2023.

Back-to-Back Six-Game Sweeps

The Dragons completed a six-game sweep of the Peoria Chiefs at Day Air Ballpark August 19-24, their first sweep of a six-game set since September of 2021 and just the second in franchise history. The series included three walk-off wins over a four-day period for the Dragons, matching their total of walk-off victories for the entire season up to that point. Dayton second baseman Peyton Stovall played a key role in all three walk-offs, delivering a game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning on August 21; a game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning on August 23; and then on August 24 belting a game-tying double in the 11th inning before scoring the winning run himself moments later. The Dragons followed their six-game home series sweep of Peoria with an immediate sweep of a six-game road series at Fort Wayne August 26-31. The series sweep at Fort Wayne was the first sweep of a six-game road series in franchise history.

Breaking the All-Time Record on Sept. 2

The Dragons tied their club record for consecutive wins on Sunday, August 31 at Fort Wayne with their 13th win in a row and returned home to Dayton to begin a series with Lansing on September 2. That night, the Dragons broke the 23-year-old team record for consecutive victories by edging the Lugnuts 4-3, erasing a 3-2 deficit with two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, getting a tie-breaking RBI single from Yerlin Confidan with two outs to take the lead. The Dragons extended their winning streak to 15 the next night before falling to Lansing 5-4 on September 4 to snap the streak. The Dragons closed out the series with Lansing and the 2025 season by winning their final three games to notch 18 wins in their last 19 games.

John Michael Faile

2025 Season Review

Chase Burns

Chase Burns Goes from the Dragons to the Reds

For just the second time in franchise history, a player made the jump within a single season from the Dragons to the Reds. Starting pitcher Chase Burns was the Dragons opening night starting pitcher on April 4 at West Michigan and spent the first three weeks of the season with Dayton. After stops with Chattanooga and Louisville, Burns was called up to the Reds to make his MLB debut on June 24. Burns set several records related to strikeouts at the start of a career when he struck out 10 batters in four of his first eight starts with the Reds.

2025 Memorable Moments

May 9: Dragons pitcher Brian Edgington struck out 13 Great Lakes batters in five innings, one short of the club record of 14 set by Josh Hall in 2001 and Daniel Renken in 2011.

May 13: The Dragons trailed at Quad Cities 6-1 entering the eighth inning before battling back to win 11-9 in 12 innings. Dayton scored three in the eighth and two in the ninth to tie the score. Both runs in the ninth came on a two-out, two-run single by John Michael Faile. Dayton’s Carlos Jorge blasted a tie-breaking tworun home run in the top of the 12th to give the Dragons an 11-9 lead and close out the scoring. The game marked just the third time since record-keeping of lead changes began in 2004 that the Dragons trailed by at least five runs in the eighth inning and battled back to win the game, and the first time since 2012. The Dragons have come back from deficits of at least five runs to win 27 times since 2004, but only three times when they trailed by five runs or more in the eighth inning or later.

May 16: Catcher Connor Burns enjoyed the first two-homer game of his pro career, the first multi-home run game by a Dragons player since Cam Collier hit three on August 23, 2024.

June 22: The Dragons overcame the second largest deficit to win in recorded team history, battling back after trailing 10-2 in the middle of the fifth to defeat Fort Wayne 12-11. The Dragons trailed 11-4 when they erupted for eight runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take the lead. Anthony Stephan’s three-run home run tied the game at 11-11, and the Dragons added one more run in the inning to break the tie on a bases-loaded walk to Peyton Stovall. The Dragons sent 14 batters to the plate in the inning, and the eight-run frame was the Dragons largest since they scored eight runs in an inning at Great Lakes on July 26, 2023. Dayton reliever Trey Braithwaite shutout Fort Wayne over the final 3.1 innings to preserve the victory. Details on Dragons comebacks are available since 2001. Their largest recorded comeback in a victory is nine runs, on April 19, 2001 at Lansing, when they trailed 9-0 after two innings and won 10-9.

June 27: The Dragons produced their highest run total in 18 years in a 19-4 win at Lansing, as they collected 19 hits with eight of their nine batters picking up at least two hits. The Dragons finished just two runs short of the club record of 21 runs in a game. They scored 19 runs for the first time since July 5, 2007. The Dragons attack was led by Victor Acosta, who had a home run and five runs batted in. Leo Balcazar had three hits including a home run. The Dragons had eight extra base hits in the game. Dayton led 4-2 going to the fifth inning when they exploded for 13 runs over the next three frames including six in the sixth.

Dragons MWL Player/ Pitcher of the Week 2005-2024

Jeremiah Piepkorn 2005 Batter

Adam Rosales 2005 Batter

Homer Bailey (2 times)’05 Pitcher

Bobby Mosby 2006 Batter

B.J. Szymanski 2006 Batter

Jay Bruce 2006 Batter

Zach Ward 2006 Pitcher

Travis Wood 2006 Pitcher

Carlos Fisher 2006 Pitcher

Carson Kainer 2007 Batter

Juan Francisco 2007 Batter

Chris Valaika 2007 Batter

Daryl Thompson 2007 Pitcher

Misael DeJesus 2007 Pitcher

Brandon Menchaca 2008 Batter

Mace Thurman 2008 Pitcher

Jeremy Horst 2008 Pitcher

Carlos Mendez 2009 Batter

Mark Serrano 2009 Pitcher

Ezequiel Infante 2009 Pitcher

Matt Farrell 2009 Pitcher

Henry Rodriguez 2010 Batter

Donald Lutz 2011 Batter

Daniel Renken 2011 Pitcher

Daniel Corcino 2011 Pitcher

Sean Buckley 2012 Batter

Yorman Rodriguez 2012 Batter

Kyle Waldrop 2012 Batter

Jesse Winker 2013 Batter

Seth Mejias-Brean 2013 Batter

Wandy Peralta 2013 Pitcher

Ismael Guillon 2014 Pitcher

Amir Garrett 2014 Pitcher

Wyatt Strahan 2015 Pitcher

Tyler Mahle 2015 Pitcher

Franderlin Romero 2016 Pitcher

Wendolyn Bautista 2016 Pitcher

Ryan Olson 2017 Pitcher

Scott Moss 2017 Pitcher

Jose Siri (2 times) 2017 Batter

Taylor Sparks 2017 Batter

Tyler Mondile 2018 Pitcher

Jose Garcia 2018 Batter

Packy Naughton 2018 Pitcher

Andy Fisher 2019 Pitcher

Connor Curlis 2019 Pitcher

Brian Rey (2 times) 2021 Batter

Lyon Richardson 2021 Pitcher

Graham Ashcraft 2021 Pitcher

Carson Spiers (2 times) ‘21 Pitcher

Eduardo Salazar 2021 Pitcher

Joe Boyle 2022 Pitcher

Elly De La Cruz 2022 Batter

Tyler Callihan 2022 Batter

Blake Dunn 2023 Batter

Brooks Crawford 2023 Pitcher

Rhett Lowder 2024 Pitcher

Johnathan Harmon 2024 Pitcher

Ryan Cardona 2024 Pitcher

Carlos Jorge 2024 Batter

Gabriel Aguilera 2024 Pitcher

Cam Collier 2024 Batter

Carter Graham 2025 Batter

Date Transaction/s

2024 Roster Transactions

2025 Roster Transactions

4/8/25 INF Johnny Ascanio assigned to Chattanooga.

4/13/25 RHP Juan Martinez assigned to Daytona.

4/15/25 INF Johnny Ascanio assigned to Dayton from Chattanooga. 2B Peyton Stovall assigned to Dayton from ACL Reds.

4/22/25 Louisville sent LHP Wade Miley on a rehab assignment to Dayton. Placed OF Anthony Stephan on the 7-day injured list. RHP Chase Burns assigned to Chattanooga. RHP Trey Braithwaite assigned to Dayton from Chattanooga.

4/29/25 SS Trey Faltine assigned to Daytona.

4/30/25 Activated OF Anthony Stephan from the 7-day injured list.

5/3/25 Louisville sent RHP Connor Phillips on a rehab assignment to Dayton. LHP Nick Sando assigned to Daytona.

5/6/25 SS Trey Faltine, RHP Irvin Machuca, and SS Iverson Espinoza assigned to Dayton from Daytona. Placed SS Ricky Cabrera on the 7-day injured list.

5/7/25 SS Trey Faltine assigned to Louisville.

5/10/25 Louisville sent LHP Wade Miley on a rehab assignment to Dayton.

5/11/25 Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Rhett Lowder on a rehab assignment to Dayton. Placed OF Anthony Stephan on the 7-day injured list.

5/13/25 Placed 2B Peyton Stovall on the 7-day injured list (Right wrist sprain). Transferred C Logan Tanner to the Development List.

5/17/25 SS Jose Serrano assigned to Dayton from ACL Reds.

5/19/25 Sent 3B Cam Collier on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds.

5/20/25 Louisville sent RHP Carson Rudd on a rehab assignment to Dayton.

5/27/25 Placed SS Ricky Cabrera on the full-season injured list.

5/29/25 1B Carter Graham assigned to Dayton from Daytona. Sent OF Anthony Stephan on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds.

5/30/25 Placed LHP Joseph Menefee on the 7-day injured list. RHP Donovan Benoit and RHP Thomas Farr assigned to Dayton from Chattanooga.

6/3/25 Activated 3B Cam Collier from the 60-day injured list. RHP Will Cannon assigned to Dayton from Daytona. RHP Donovan Benoit and RHP Thomas Farr assigned to Chattanooga. SS Iverson Espinoza assigned to Daytona.

6/4/25 Activated LHP Joseph Menefee from the 7-day injured list.

6/6/25 Activated OF Anthony Stephan from the 7-day injured list. Transferred LHP Graham Osman to the Development List. OF Myles Smith assigned to Daytona.

6/9/25 Sent 1B Jack Moss on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds.

6/10/25 Activated 2B Peyton Stovall from the 7-day injured list.

6/13/25 Placed C Logan Tanner on the 7-day injured list (Right forearm strain).

6/16/25 LHP Nick Sando assigned to Dayton from Daytona.

6/17/25 3B Cam Collier assigned to Chattanooga.

6/21/25 Activated LHP Graham Osman. Placed RHP Brian Edgington on the 7-day injured list (Right shoulder tendinitis).

6/23/25 Released INF Jose Serrano.

6/24/25 Activated 1B Jack Moss from the 60-day injured list. 3B Carlos Sanchez assigned to Dayton from Daytona.

7/8/25 Sent RHP Johnathan Harmon on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds.

7/9/25 Activated RHP Irvin Machuca from the 7-day injured list.

7/11/25 Activated RHP Brody Jessee from the 7-day injured list. SS Leo Balcazar assigned to Chattanooga.

7/12/25 Released RHP Trey Braithwaite.

7/15/25 Sent RHP Mason Pelio on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds.

7/18/25 Activated RHP Brian Edgington from the 7-day injured list. RHP Easton Sikorski assigned to Chattanooga.

7/22/25 C Connor Burns assigned to Chattanooga.

7/23/25 RHP Kenya Huggins assigned to Dayton from Daytona.

7/24/25 C Ryan McCrystal assigned to Dayton from Daytona.

7/25/25 Released RHP Gabriel Aguilera.

8/1/25 LHP Bryce Hubbart assigned to Dayton from Daytona. Pitcher Kenya Huggins traded to Athletics organization. Pitcher Adam Serwinowski traded to Dodgers organization.

8/2/25 Placed RHP Brian Edgington on the 7-day injured list.

8/5/25 Activated RHP Johnathan Harmon from the 60-day injured list.

8/6/25 Louisville sent 3B Davis Wendzel on a rehab assignment to Dayton.

8/7/25 OF Myles Smith assigned to Dayton from Daytona.

8/8/25 Placed SS Victor Acosta on the temporarily inactive list.

8/11/25 Placed RHP Mason Pelio on the 60-day injured list.

8/13/25 Louisville sent RHP Tejay Antone on a rehab assignment to Dayton.

8/19/25 SS Alexander Vargas signed as a Minor League free agent.

8/21/25 SS Johnny Ascanio assigned to Chattanooga.

8/23/25 OF Esmith Pineda assigned to Dayton from Daytona.

The First Nine-Inning No-Hitter in Dragons History

On May 20, 2017 at Day Air Ballpark, three Dragons pitchers combined for the first nine-inning no-hitter in Dragons history. Starting pitcher Scott Moss worked six innings, allowing three walks and two hit batsmen, but no hits, while throwing 84 pitches. Carlos Machorro, in his first game with the team, followed Moss and went two perfect innings. Then Brian Hunter tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning to complete the no-hitter against Bowling Green. Third baseman John Sansone fielded a ground ball and threw to first for the game’s final out. The Dragons won the game, 2-0.

2025 Season Statistics

52-76 Overall; 1st Half: 21-44; 2nd Half: 31-32

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

Already a Star

When Joey Votto made a two-game injury rehab assignment with the Dragons in 2022, he arguably became the most accomplished player ever to appear in a Midwest League game. While many MWL players have gone onto great careers after their time in the league, Votto had already won a National League MVP award, played in six MLB all-star games, and collected more than 1,000 RBI and runs by the time he played for the Dragons that season.

2025 Season Statistics

2025 Regular Season Records

Anthony Stephan

INDIVIDUAL BATTING

Most Runs, Game

2025 Season Statistics

2025 Dragons High and Lows

4, Carlos Sanchez, 6/27 @ LAN

Most Hits, Game 5, Carlos Jorge, 8/29 @ FW

Most Doubles, Game 2, 12x, last: Carlos Sanchez, 8/31 @ FW

Most Triples, Game 1, 21x, last: Carlos Sanchez, 9/6 vs. LAN

Most Extra-Base Hits, Game 2, 30x, last: Carlos Sanchez, 9/6 vs. LAN

Most Home Runs, Game 2, Connor Burns, 5/16 @ QC

Most Total Bases, Game 8, 4x, last: Carlos Sanchez, 7/3 vs. LC

Most RBI, Game 6, Anthony Stephan, 6/22 vs. FW

Most Stolen Bases, Game 4, Carlos Jorge, 9/6 vs. LAN

Most Walks, Game 3, 8x, last: Myles Smith, 8/19 vs. PEO

Most Strikeouts, Game 4, 7x, last: Peyton Stovall, 8/31 @ FW

Longest Hitting Streak (Games): 14, Victor Acosta, June 20-July 8

Grand Slam Home Runs: Anthony Stephan, April 15 at Great Lakes

Back-to-Back Home Runs: Carter Graham & Ariel Almonte, Aug 2 at West Michigan

Two Hits, Same Inning: Victor Acosta, June 22 at Fort Wayne

Walk-Off Home Runs: None

Pinch Hit Home Runs: None

Lead-Off Home Runs: None

Hit for the Cycle: None

Inside-the-Park Home Runs: None

INDIVIDUAL PITCHING

Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings: 23, Harmon, May 24, 2024-August 6, 2025

Most Innings Pitched, Game 7.0, Brian Edgington, 5/16 @ QC

Most Runs Allowed, Game 7, 4x, last: Nestor Lorant, 7/13 @ BEL

Most Hits Allowed, Game 11, Adam Serwinowski, 7/5 @ LC

Most Earned Runs Allowed, Game 7, Brian Edgington, 5/29 vs. WM

Most Home Runs Allowed, Game 4, Brian Edgington, 5/29 vs. WM

Most Walks Allowed, Game 6, Luke Hayden, 7/3 vs. LC

Most Hit-By-Pitch, Game 3, Jose Montero, 4/30 @ FW

Most Strikeouts, Game 13, Brian Edgington, 5/9 vs. GL

Most Strikeouts, Reliever, Game 7, Irvin Machuca, 5/15 @ QC

Most Pitches Thrown, Game: 92, Jose Montero, August 8 vs. Lake County

TEAM MILESTONES

Most Consecutive Wins:

15, August 17-September 3

Most Consecutive Losses: 8, 2x, last: 7/9-7/23

Longest Game, Innings 12, 5/13 @ QC

Longest Game, Time (9 Innings) 3:31, 6/22 vs. FW

Longest Game, Time (Extra Innings) 3:37, 5/13 @ QC

Shortest Game, Time (9+ Innings) 2:06, 5/2 @ FW

Largest Home Crowd

8,729, 8/23 vs. PEO

Largest Winning Margin 15, 6/27 @ LAN

Largest Losing Margin 13, 5/29 vs. WM

Largest Comeback Win 8, 6/22 vs. FW

Largest Lead Blown In Loss 4, 2x, last: 5/14 @ QC

Most Errors, Game: 5, April 16 @ GL

TEAM BATTING

Most Runs, Game

19, 6/27 @ LAN

Most Runs, Inning 8, 6/22 vs. FW

Most Hits, Game 19, 6/27 @ LAN

Most Hits, Inning 7, 6/22 vs. FW

Fewest Hits, Game 1, 3x, last: 6/21 vs. FW

Most Doubles, Game 6, 2x, last: 6/24 @ LAN

Most Triples, Game 2, 9/6 vs. LAN

Most Home Runs, Game 3, 3x, last: 8/2 @ WM

Most Home Runs, Inning 2, 2x, last: 8/2 @ WM

Most Stolen Bases, Game 6, 2x, last: 9/6 vs. LAN

Most Walks, Game 12, 2x, last: 5/9 vs. GL

Most Strikeouts, Game 16, 4/6 @ WM

Most Sac Hits, Game

Most Sac Flies, Game

2, 5x, last: 5/25 @ PEO

2, 2x, last: 6/27 @ LAN

Most GDP, Game 3, 5/2 @ FW

Most Left On Base, Game 16, 5/9 vs. GL

^Midwest League record; *Dragons club record; #Ties Dragons club record

Bobby Basham: On a Roll

In 2002, Dragons starting pitcher Bobby Basham enjoyed a stretch of three consecutive starts that will likely never be repeated in Dayton franchise history. Basham not only made three straight scoreless starts on June 23, June 28, and July 3, he pitched a nine-inning complete game in each outing. Over those 27 shutout innings, Basham walked just two and struck out 34 while surrendering only 11 hits. Basham is the only pitcher in Dragons history to toss three shutouts in his career with the team, and he did it in three straight starts.

2025 Season Milestones/Statistics

TEAM PITCHING

Most Runs Allowed, Game 14, 5/29 vs. WM

Most Runs Allowed, Inning 7, 4/16 @ GL

Most Hits Allowed, Game 19, 6/8 vs. LAN

Most Hits Allowed, Inning 6, 2x, last: 5/29 vs. WM

Fewest Hits Allowed, Game 2, 3x, last: 7/25 vs. SB

Most Home Runs Allowed, Game 7, 5/20 @ PEO

Most Walks Allowed, Game 11, 3x, last: 7/3 vs. LC

Fewest Walks Allowed, Game 0, 2x, last: 8/27 @ FW

Most Strikeouts, Game 17, 2x, last: 8/27 @ FW

2025 Starts By Position

Dragons 2025 Midwest League Player/Pitcher of the Week Player Batter/Pitcher Dates Notes

Carter Graham Batter 8/18-8/24

Position Players on the Mound

Player Date Opponent

None

2025 Ejections

Date

Player/Coach Umpire

5/13 @ QC Vince Harrison Jr. Trey Ward

6/1 vs. WM Vince Harrison Jr. Evan Anderson

6/20 vs. FW Leo Balcazar Chad Lagana

Injury Rehabilitation Assignments Player

Wade Miley 3 G (April 22, April 27, May 10)

Rhett Lowder 1 G (May 11)

Carson Rudd 4 G (May 20-31)

Davis Wendzel 4 G (August 6-7, 9-10)

Tejay Antone 5 G (August 13-24)

Dragons MWL Player/Pitcher of the Month 2005-2025

Player Pos. Year Month

Tyler Mahle Pitcher 2015 July

Brian O’Grady Batter 2015 June

Jose Siri Batter 2017 July

James Marinan Pitcher 2021 Sept.

Joe Boyle Pitcher 2022 May

Blake Dunn Batter 2023 April

Julian Aguiar Pitcher 2023 May

Jared Lyons Pitcher 2024 May

Dragons in the All-Star Futures Game Player Year Host

Wily Mo Pena 2001 Seattle

J.C. Sulbaran 2009 St. Louis

Hunter Greene 2018 Washington

Elly De La Cruz 2022 LA Dodgers

Cam Collier 2024 Texas

2025 First Half Game by Game

4/5 @ WM L 3-4 Lequerica (1-0) Hurney (0-1)

4/6 @ WM L 6-7 Howey (1-0) Sikorski (0-1)

4/8 vs. FW L 4-8 Huizi (1-0) Sando (0-2)

4/9 vs. FW W 5-0 Montero (1-0) Candiotti (0-1)

4/10 vs. FW W 5-1 Hayden (1-0) Reyes (0-1)

4/11 vs. FW L 1-5 Pinales (1-0) Burns (0-1)

4/12 vs. FW W 6-0 Romano (1-0) Lowe (0-1) -

4/13 vs. FW L 1-3 Gustin (1-0) Aguilera (0-1) Neighbors

4/15 @ GL W 10-2 Osman (1-0) Fox (0-2)

4/16 @ GL L 5-10 Hobbs (1-0) Adcock (0-1)

4/17 @ GL W 9-2 Sando (1-2) Copen (0-1) Sikorski (1)

4/18 @ GL L 2-7 Auger (2-0) Burns (0-2)

4/19 @ GL L 4-5 Martin (1-1) Serwinowski (0-1)

4/20 @ GL L 4-8 Cruz (1-0) Aguilera (0-2)

4/22 vs. WM L 0-10 Miller (1-0) Miley (0-1)

4/23 vs. WM W 5-2 Montero (2-0) Serwa (1-1)

4/24

4/25 vs. WM L 2-10 Fields (3-0) Edgington (0-1)

4/26 vs. WM W 5-4 Osman (2-0) Jimenez (0-1)

4/27 vs. WM L 3-9 Lequerica (3-0) Adcock (0-2)

4/29 @ FW L 6-12 Morgan (2-0) Hurney (1-2)

4/30 @ FW L 3-8 Mallitz (1-1) Montero (2-1)

5/1 @ FW L 6-8 Hawkins (4-1) Jessee (0-1)

5/2 @ FW L 1-2 Pinales (3-0) Romano (1-1) Neighbors (2)

5/3 @ FW L 0-2 Lowe (1-2) Serwinowski (0-2) Gustin (2)

5/4 @ FW W 2-0 Aguilera (1-2) Yost (0-3) Sikorski (3) 9-18 6th -8

5/6 vs. GL L 2-3 Gutierrez (1-0) Lorant (0-1)

5/7 vs.

(1-1)

5/8 vs. GL W 3-2 Sikorski (1-1) Day (1-1)

5/9 vs. GL W 9-4 Edgington (1-1) Auger (2-3)

5/10

5/11 vs. GL L 2-7 Gutierrez (2-0) Lowder (0-1) -

5/13 @ QC W 11-9 Sikorski (2-1) Veliz (2-1) Romano (1) 22-Dec 6th

5/14 @ QC L 6-7 Causey (3-2) Simmons (0-2) -

5/15 @ QC L 4-5 Rios (3-0) Machuca (0-1) -

5/16 @ QC W 6-4 Edgington (2-1) Arronde (1-3) Hurney (1) 13-24 6th

5/17 @ QC W 8-6 Simmons (1-2) Beam (3-3) Sikorski (4)

5/18 @ QC L 4-5 Causey (4-2) Braithwaite (0-1) Martinez (2) 14-25 6th

5/20 @ PEO L 5-12 Bradt (1-2) Menefee (0-1) Ramirez (1) 14-26 6th -12.5

5/21 @ PEO L 2-3 Hayes (1-2) Romano (1-2) Watson (3) 14-27 6th

5/22 @ PEO W 1-0 Machuca (1-1) Carpenter (1-2) Sikorski (5)

5/23 @ PEO W 6-5 Hurney (2-2) Rodriguez (1-4) Braithwaite (1)

5/24 @ PEO L 1-6 Winquest (1-2) Serwinowski (0-3) -

5/25 @ PEO W 9-6

5/27 vs. WM L 7-12 Jimenez (1-1) Osman (2-1) -

5/28

5/29 vs. WM L

5/30 vs.

5/31

6/1 vs. WM L 3-11

6/3

6/4 vs.

6/5

6/6

6/7

6/8

6/10

6/11 @ LC L 3-4 Harlow (3-2) Adcock (0-4) Jasiak (4)

6/12 @ LC L 6-7 Wegielnik (3-2) Romano (1-3)

6/13

6/14

(5-0)

6/15 @ LC W 4-1 Simmons (2-2) Wilkinson (1-7)

6/17 vs. FW W 6-4

6/18 vs. FW Cancelled, rain

(1-4) Koenig (2-4)

6/19 vs. FW L 1-12 Mendez (3-2) Montero (2-3) -

The All-Time Greatest Ending

On July 18, 2013 at Day Air Ballpark, Dragons slugger Seth Mejias-Brean provided the most dramatic ending to a win in team history. Trailing Beloit 6-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Dragons loaded the bases with one out. Mejias-Brean then promptly drilled a “walk-off” grand slam home run to right-center field to give his team a 7-6 win. It was the first walk-off grand slam when trailing by three runs in Dragons history and the first in the Reds organization in five years.

2025 Second Half Game by Game

6/20 vs. FW L 2-3 Lowe (2-6) Lorant (0-4) Hawkins (3)

6/21 vs. FW L 0-10 Yost (4-5) Hayden (1-3)

6/22 vs. FW W 12-11 Braithwaite (2-2) Paplham (0-1) -

6/24 @ LAN W 13-8 Menefee (1-1) Echavarria (2-4)

6/25 @ LAN W 9-4 Montero (3-3) Sha (0-1) -

6/26 @ LAN L 7-9 Judkins (4-4) Lorant (0-5) Adamiak (12)

6/27 @ LAN W 19-4 Braithwaite (3-2) Avant (2-4) -

6/28 @ LAN L 3-4 Gomez (3-2) Menefee (1-2) Adamiak (13)

6/29 @ LAN L 1-6 Mahoney (1-1) Cannon (0-1) -

7/1 vs. LC L 5-10 Harlow (4-2) Sikorski (2-4) -

7/2 vs. LC L 2-9 Gómez (7-0) Lorant (0-6) -

7/3 vs. LC L 8-9 Wilkinson (3-8) Hayden (1-4)

7/4 @ LC W 5-1 Braithwaite (4-2) Humphries (0-8) Simmons (1)

7/5 @ LC L 1-9 Favors (3-7) Serwinowski (1-5) -

7/6 @ LC W 4-0 Montero (4-3) Hartle (5-2)

7/8 @ BEL W 8-5 Cannon (1-1) Brink (3-2) Braithwaite (2)

7/9 @ BEL L 1-5 Schomberg (2-4) Hayden (1-5)

7/10 @ BEL Postponed: Rain. Rescheduled for July 12.

7/11 @ BEL Cancelled, rain - -

7/12 @ BEL L 3-4 (G1) Jones (6-3) Menefee (1-3) Storm (3)

7/12 @ BEL L 7-8 (G2) Martin (1-0) Hurney (3-3) -

7/13 @ BEL L 3-8 Brooks (6-5) Lorant (0-7) Mendoza (1)

7/18 vs. GL L 4-5 Day (4-5) Edgington (2-3) Hobbs (8)

7/19 vs. GL L 1-4 Ibarra (3-1) Serwinowski (1-6) Ruebeck (2)

7/20 vs. GL Cancelled, rain

7/22 vs. SB L 2-9 Taylor (3-1) Cannon (1-2) -

7/23 vs. SB L 2-6 Rodriguez (4-3) Lorant (0-8) -

7/24 vs. SB W 7-4 Menefee (2-3) Reynolds (0-1) Machuca (3)

7/25 vs. SB W 4-1 Hayden (2-5) Caple (3-5)

7/26 vs. SB L 1-4 Egbert (4-7) Serwinowski (1-7) Oquendo (2) 9-18

7/27 vs. SB Cancelled, rain

7/29 @ WM W 6-2 Jessee (1-1) Cobb (0-2)

7/30 @ WM L 3-6 Rodriguez (1-0) Hurney (3-4)

7/31 @ WM L 2-3 Fields (6-1) Romano (1-4) Fregio (1)

8/1 @ WM L 3-4 Sears (7-4) Edgington (2-4) Rodriguez (1)

8/2 @ WM W 5-2 Montero (5-3) Minton (3-2) Machuca (4)

8/3 @ WM L 5-7 Castillo (3-5) Lorant (0-9) Fields (4) 11-22

8/5 vs. LC L 0-6 Hartle (9-2) Sando (1-3) -

8/6 vs. LC W 7-1 Menefee (3-3) Wegielnik (4-3) Cannon (1) 12-23 6th

8/7 vs. LC L 5-7 Matos (3-0) Hayden (2-6) - 12-24 6th

8/8 vs. LC L 1-6 Favors (5-8) Montero (5-4) -

8/9 vs. LC W 2-1 Adcock (1-4) Matson (0-1) Simmons (2) 13-25 6th

8/10 vs. LC L 5-7 Martinez (4-1) Cannon (1-3) -

8/12 @ LAN Postponed: Rain. Rescheduled for August 14.

8/13 @ LAN L 3-4 Judkins (8-7) Machuca (1-3) Adamiak (18)

8/14 @ LAN L 2-3 (G1) Sanchez (2-0)

8/14 @

8/15 @ LAN L 6-11 Avant (5-6) Montero (5-5)

8/16 @ LAN L 0-3 Lin (2-1) Lorant (0-10)

8/19

8/20 vs. PEO W 2-1

8/22 vs. PEO W 5-3 Lorant (1-10) Davis (2-1)

8/23 vs. PEO W 7-6 Hubbart (1-0) Burns

8/26 @ FW W 7-2 Hurney (4-4) Galindo (1-2)

8/27 @ FW W 3-2 Montero (6-5) Candiotti (1-6)

8/28

8/29 @ FW W 4-2 Sando (3-3) Miralles (0-1) Adcock (4)

8/30 @ FW W 5-2 Osman (3-2) Gutierrez (2-2) Simmons (3)

8/31 @ FW W 7-5 Hurney (5-4) Varmette (2-5) Machuca (6)

9/2

9/3 vs. LAN W 11-6 Hubbart (2-0) Mahoney (3-3)

9/4 vs. LAN L 4-5 Breault (2-3) Machuca (2-4)

9/5

9/6 vs. LAN W 7-1 Hayden (4-7) Sha (1-6) -

9/7 vs. LAN W 3-1 Montero (7-5) Magdic (0-3) Menefee (3)

Cueto’s 5-Inning No-Hitter

On May 13, 2006 in Appleton, Wisconsin, Johnny Cueto fired the first no-hitter by a Dragons pitcher in team history. It was the second game of a doubleheader, scheduled for seven innings. Cueto cruised through the first five, striking out eight and walking two without allowing a hit as only two balls left the infield. Rain stopped the game before the sixth inning and it did not resume. Cueto was credited with a no-hitter in the rain-shortened game. Cueto pitched a complete game in his next start (another seven-inning game) allowing just one hit.

2025 Recap

Games Won in Final At-Bat (*Walk-off Win)

Date Opponent Score Note

*April 26 West Michigan 5-4 (10) Burns SF w/1 out in 10th to win. Dragons tied in 9th on Balcazar RBI 2B.

*May 8 Great Lakes 3-2 (10) Ascanio scored from third on wild pitch to break 2-2 tie in B10.

May 14 at Quad Cities 11-9 (12) Jorge 2-R home run in T12 broke 9-9 tie for lead and eventual win.

May 23 at Peoria 6-5 (10) Faile 2-R double to break 3-3 tie in T10. Almonte added RBI double.

*June 5 Lansing 3-2 (10) Confidan RBI FC to bring in Burns to win in B10.

August 9 Lake County 2-1 Stephan HR to break 1-1 tie in B8 for lead.

*August 21 Peoria 2-1 (10) Stovall RBI single to break 1-1 tie with 2 outs in 10th to win.

*August 23 Peoria 7-6 (10) Stovall SF to break 6-6 tie in 10th to win.

*August 24 Peoria 3-2 (11) Stephan SF to break 2-2 tie in 11th to win.

Sept. 2 Lansing 4-3 Confidan RBI single to break 3-3 tie in B8th for lead and eventual win.

*Walk-off win

Wins after Trailing by at Least Three Runs

Date Opponent Score Note

May 13 at Quad Cities 11-9 (12) Trailed 6-1, end 7th. Scored 3 in 8th, 2 in 9th to tie

June 22 Fort Wayne 12-11 Trailed 10-2, mid 5th.and 11-4, mid 6th. Scored 8 in 6th for lead.

Sept. 3 Lansing 11-6 Trailed 3-0, mid 3rd. Took 4-3 lead in 3rd. Broke 6-6 tie with 3 in 6th.

Losses after Leading by at Least Three Runs

Date Opponent Score Note

April 6 at West Michigan 6-7 Led 6-3, mid 8th. WM Scored 3 in B8 to tie, won in 10th on WP.

April 8 Fort Wayne 4-8 Led 4-1, end 5th. FW trailed 4-3 through 7, then scored 6 in B8 for lead.

April 29 at Fort Wayne 6-12 Led 4-0, mid 1st. FW trailed 6-5, mid 6th, then scored 4 in B6 for lead.

May 7 Great Lakes 3-4 Led 3-0, end 8th. GL scored 4 in T9 for lead.

May 14 at Quad Cities 6-7 Led 6-2, mid 9th. QC scored 5 in B9 for win.

May 27 West Michigan 7-12 Led 7-4, end 4th. WM scored 6 in T5 for lead.

July 30 at West Michigan 3-6 Led 3-0, mid 5th. WM trailed 3-2, mid 6th, then scored 4 in B7 for lead.

Sept. 4 Lansing 4-5 Led 3-0, mid 9th. LAN scored 5 in T9 for lead.

Dragons Series Recap

April 4-6 at WM 3 0-3

April

Dragons by Month & Half

*Rank is among all 12 Midwest League teams

Dragons Last Trip to the Playoffs in 2024

The Dragons last reached the Midwest League playoffs in 2024, winning the Second Half East Division title with a record of 40-26 (74-58 overall). Their full-season winning percentage of .561 ranks third best in team history, as they finished with a winning record in both halves for just the second time. After going 34-32 in the first half, they went 40-26 in the second half to win the East Division title. Their Second Half winning percentage of .606 ranks third in franchise history for a half season. Pitcher Rhett Lowder became the first player in Dragons history to begin the year with Dayton and finish the same season with the Reds.

Attendance/Sell-out Streak

2025 Midwest League Attendance

Streak”

In each of their 25 seasons, the Dragons have finished first in attendance among all Single-A teams. The Dragons have finished first among all teams below the Triple-A level for 19 straight seasons.

*Streak paused due to Covid restrictions, 2020-21

2025 Minor League Leaders

Dragons Team Records

25 Greatest Dragons

(Selected in 2025, listed alphabetically)

Homer Bailey

Tucker Barnhart

Luis Bolivar

Jay Bruce

Zack Cozart

Johnny Cueto

Elly De La Cruz

Alexis Diaz

Adam Dunn

Edwin Encarnacion

Todd Frazier

Hunter Greene

Didi Gregorius

Billy Hamilton

Jonathan India

Austin Kearns

Tyler Mahle

Devin Mesoraco

Wily Mo Pena

Nick Senzel

Jose Siri

Tyler Stephenson

Justin Turner

Joey Votto

Jesse Winker

All-Time Milestone Games at Day Air Ballpark

Inaugural Opening Night Game

(April 27, 2000)

A crowd of 8,833 saw the Dragons defeat Cedar Rapids, 4-3. Jim Manias threw the first pitch and earned the win. Austin Kearns scored the first run, and Casey Bookout hit the first Dragons home run.

2007 Reds vs. Marlins (March

31, 2007)

The Reds final spring training game of 2007 was played at Day Air Ballpark against the Florida (now Miami) Marlins. The Marlins won the game, 6-2, getting a home run from superstar Miguel Cabrera. The Reds lineup featured all eight position players who would comprise the Reds opening day starting lineup two days later, including Ken Griffey Jr., Adam Dunn, and Edwin Encarnacion. The game was the final spring tune up for Josh Hamilton as he completed one of the most amazing comeback stories ever known by making the Reds opening day roster. This was the only game that Griffey Jr. played in Dayton, in the 19th year of what would eventually become a 22-year hall of fame career.

Reds Futures Game (April 4, 2009)

The Reds closed out their spring training schedule in Dayton against a team featuring their top prospects. The Reds won the game 9-6 as the teams combined to hit five home runs. Former Dragon Edwin Encarnacion had a two-run homer for the Reds as they built a big lead behind starting pitcher Johnny Cueto, another former Dragon. The Prospect team got a three-run home run from former Dragon Chris Valaika, and a long two-run home run from former Dragon Todd Frazier. Former Dragon Zack Cozart had three hits for the Futures Team.

Sell-Out Streak Celebration Game (July 23, 2011)

The Dragons celebrated their new sell-out streak record (see page 35) with festivities throughout their scheduled game with Peoria. Guests included Magic Johnson and Archie Griffin (team owners at that time), several current and retired Reds legends, and other dignitaries. The game received coverage in the New York Times, CNN, Wall Street Journal, and many other media outlets.

Reds Futures Game (April 1, 2017)

The Reds again closed out their spring training schedule with a game against a team of their best prospects. The Reds won the game 5-1 as they belted three home runs including a three-run shot by backup catcher Stuart Turner that was the biggest hit of the game. Nick Senzel had two hits including a double for the Futures Team. The Reds lineup featured all of their normal starters including former Dragons first baseman Joey Votto, center fielder Billy Hamilton, shortstop Zack Cozart, and catcher Tucker Barnhart. Cozart became the only player to play in the 2009 Reds Futures Game as a member of the Futures Team and then play in the 2017 Reds Futures Game as a member of the Reds team.

The Midwest League All-Star Game at Day Air Ballpark

June 19, 2001: Eastern Division 7, Western Division 3

Michigan’s T.J. Soto broke a 3-3 tie with a grand slam home run in the seventh inning.

Noteable Players: Miguel Cabrera, Kane County; Adrian Gonzalez, Kane County; Justin Morneau, Quad Cities; Oliver Perez, Fort Wayne; Josh Willingham, Kane County, Dustin Mosely, Dayton.

June 18, 2013: Eastern Division 6, Western Division 5. Lansing’s Dalton Pompey delivered a walk-off RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Noteable Players: Byron Buxton, Cedar Rapids (consensus #1 prospect in baseball); Carlos Correa, Quad Cities (#1 overall selection, 2012 draft); Jesse Winker, Dayton; Jose Berrios, Cedar Rapids; Lance McCullers, Quad Cities. Winker won the pre-game Home Run Derby.

Abbott, Andrew, P (22)

Abel, Kevin, P (23-24)

Acevedo, Jose, P (00)

Acevedo, Luis, 2B (00)

Acosta, Victor, 2B (24-25)

Acuna, Jose, P (23)

Adames, Jesus, P (13)

Adams, Jesse, P (16-18)

Adcock, Cody, P (24-25)

Aguiar, Julian, P (22-23)

Aguilar, Miguel, P (18)

Aguilera, Gabriel, P (24-25)

Aldazoro, Argenis, OF/1B (15-16)

Alecis, Luis, P (18)

Alfonseca, Pedro (24)

Allen, James, P (12)

Allen II, Jay, OF (22-24)

Almonte, Ariel, OF (25)

Almora Jr., Albert, DH (22) Altman, Gene, P (00)

Amaral, Beau, OF (13-14)

Amezcua, Tony, P (13-14)

Anderson, Bryan, IF/OF (01)

Anderson, Drew, IF/OF (05)

Andujar, Elvin, OF (01)

Antone, Tejay, P (15, 25)

Aquino, Aristides, OF (15)

Aramboles, Ricardo, P (01)

Aranguren, Frainger, P (22)

Araque, Tulio, OF (03)

Arias, Henry, P (08)

Arias, Junior F, 3B/OF (12-13)

Arias, Junior J, P (16)

Arico, Kevin, P (10)

Armstrong, Mark, P (15)

Arneson, Jamie, P (07-08)

Arroyo, Edwin, SS (23)

Ascanio, Johnny, INF (24-25)

Ashcraft, Graham, P (21)

Astorga, Leonardo, P (09) Avery, James, P (05)

Aybar, Manuel, P (16)

Baderdeen, Kevin, 3B (00) Bailey, Homer, P (05, 10*, 17*) Balcazar, Leo, SS (24-25)

Balfour, Grant, P (06)* Barnhart, Tucker, C (11)

Barreto, Joel, P (03)

Bartles, Brett, 3B (08)

Basham, Bobby, P (02)

Bassett, Mike, OF (02-03) Batista, Gorky, P (02-03)

Bautista, Mariel, OF (19, 21)

Bautista, Wendolyn, P (16, 18) Beattie, Andrew, 2B (00) Becker, Nolan, P (14)

Belcher, Jordan, OF (05) Belisle, Matt, P, (06)* Bell, Brantley, 2B/3B (16-17) Bell, Brock, P (24) Beltre, Elvin, OF (04) Beltre, Michael, OF (17-18) Bender, Joel, P (13-14)

Benedetto, Nick, OF (14-15)

Benenati, Lucas, P (16-17) Bennett, Connor, P (18-19) Benoit, Donovan, P (22-23, 25)

Benschoter, Sam, P (22) Bergolla, William, 2B (02) Bernardino, Brennan, P (15) Berry, Jonathan, P (03)

Berset, Chris, C (11) Blandino, Alex, SS (14) Blandino, Matt, P (17)

Bludau, Frank, P (00-01)

Boatman, Dennis, P (22-23)

Bohana, Mike, P (09)

Bohorquez, Carlos, P (04-05)

Bolivar, Luis, 2B/SS (03-04)

Bonnin, Bryce, P (21-22)

Dragons All-Time Roster

Boutwell, Andy, P (01-02)

Bowe, Theo, OF (11-12)

Bowen, Ricky, P (10)

Bowman, Andrew, P (08-09)

Boyle, Joe, P (22)

Boyles, Ty, P (15-17)

Bradley, David, P (01)

Braithwaite, Trey, P (24-25)

Branche, Stevie, P (21)

Brannon, Nick, P (01-02)

Brattvet, Scott, P (14-15)

Braun, Jason, P (10-11)

Bray, Bill, P (12)*

Brewer, Clint, P (00)

Brown, Cassidy, C (17)

Brown, Paul, P (00)

Brown, Tighe, P (00)

Brown, Tony, OF (09)

Bruce, Jay, OF (06)

Buckley, Sean, 1B (12, 14)

Bueno, Ronald, INF (14-15)

Buffett, Tyler, P (18)

Buirley, Matt, P (00)

Burns, Chase, P (25)

Burns, Connor, C (24-25)

Burton, Jared, P (09)*

Byrd, Alec, P (19)

Cabrera, Angel, 2B (08)

Cabrera, Gerardo, OF (06-07)

Cabrera, Jolbert, INF (08)*

Cabrera, Orlando, SS (10)*

Cabrera, Ricky, 3B (25)

Cachutt, Manuel, P (22-23)

Cairns, Troy, 3B (03-04)

Cairo, Miguel, 3B (12)*

Calitri, Mike, 3B (01)

Callahan, Austin, 3B (23)

Callihan, Tyler, 2B/3B (22-23)

Camardese, Brandon, P (06)

Campana, Wandel, 2B (01-02)

Campbell, Ryan, P (19)

Campos, Tiago, OF (03-04)

Cannon, Will, P (25)

Cardona, Ryan, P (23-24)

Carlson, Shane, INF (10)

Carnevales, Jesus, P (09)

Carroll, Scott, P (08)

Carson, Blair, P (10)

Carter, Justin, P (02)

Castillo, Luis, P (22)*

Castro, Oscar, P (09)

Cedrola, Lorenzo, OF (18)

Cerda, Allan, OF (21-23)

Chacin, Alejandro, P (13-15)

Chacon, Adrian, P (18)

Chapman, Aroldis, P (14)*

Chapman, Stephen, OF (09)

Charlton, Ed, OF (16)

Chavez, Alberti, 2B (15-16)

Cherry, Brad, P (05)

Chevalier, Luis, 3B/OF (23)

Childress, Daylan, P (02)

Chiu, Tzu-Kai, P (10)

Christiani, Nick, P (10)

Cingrani, Tony, P (17)*

Cisco, Drew, P (13)

Clarke, Mitch, P (11)

Clementina, Hendrik, C (18)

Cline, Pat, C (00)

Coddington, Kevin, C (09-10)

Coffey, Todd, P (02-03)

Collier, Cam, 3B (24-25)

Collins, Clint, P (01)

Collymore, Malik, 2B/OF (17-18)

Colon, Angel, IF (06)

Booker, Chris, P (03)

Bookout, Casey, 1B (00)

Boone, Matt, 3B (02-03)

Booth, Steve, C (03)

Boughner, Anthony, P (04)

Boulware, Garrett, C (15)

Bour, Jason, C (08)

Conatser, Derrick P (08)

Confidan, Yerlin, OF (25)

Conley, Evan, INF (04-05)

Conner, Sean, OF (10)

Constante, Jacob, P (16)

Contreras, Carlos, P (12)

Contreras, Efrain, OF (10)

Contreras, Yan, INF (23-24)

Cooper, Tanner, P (23-24)

Corcino, Daniel, P (10-11)

Correa, Jean, P (22)

Correll, Brad, OF (03)

Cotton, Nate, P (01-02)

Dan Jensen

Ismael Guillon

Daylan Childress

Kevin Coddington

Casey Bookout

Chris Gruler

Bobby Basham

Tonys Gutierrez

Mike Calitri

Alejandro Chacin

Matt Fairel

Dominic D’Anna

Mike Griffin

Bold indicates a former Dragon who has debuted in MLB after playing in Dayton.

* indicates a MLB player on injury rehab

Andy Boutwell

Nate Cotton

Luis Gonzalez

Cotton, Quin, OF (21-22)

Cox, Andy, P (17-19)

Cozart, Zack, SS (07-08)

Crabbe, Tim, P (10-11)

Crawford, Brooks, P (23)

Creal, Ashton, OF (22-23)

Crook, Narciso, OF (15-16, 18)

Cueto, Johnny, P (06, 13*)

Curlis, Connor, P (19)

Daal, Carlton, SS (14)

Dailey, Brandon, 2B/C (11-14)

D’Andrea, Jerry, P (19)

D’Anna, Dominic, 1B (10-11)

Davis, Justin, OF (02-03)

Davis, Noah, P (21)

Daws, Josh, P (03)

Day, Kyle, OF/C (09)

Dehart, Casey, P (00)

De Jesus, Jhon, P (19)

DeJesus, Mike, IF (06)

DeJesus, Misael, P (07)

De La Cruz, Elly, SS (22)

De Los Santos, Abel, P (13)

Del Rosario, Enerio, P (08)

Demurias, Eddy, P (19, 21, 23)

Dennhardt, Mike, P (12)

Denorfia, Chris, OF (02)

Denove, Chris, C (06)

DeSclafani, Anthony, P (16*-17*)

Detillion, Jamie, P (02)

Diaz, Alexis, P (19)

Diaz, Pedro, P (13-14)

Diaz, Sammy, SS (10, 12-14)

Dickerson, Chris, OF (04)

Dickerson, Spencer, OF (12)

Donaldson, Daniel, P (06-07)

Downs, Jeter, 2B-SS (18)

Doyle, Pat, P (11)

Duarte, Daniel, P (21)

Duarte, Jose, C (16)

Dunn, Adam, OF (00) Dunn, Blake, OF (23) Dunn, Justin, P (22)* Duran, Juan, OF (11, 16)

E-F

Edens, Kyle, P (03-04)

Edgington, Brian, P (24-25) Edwards, Bryan, P (01) Ehret, Jake, P (15)

Elizalde, Sebastian, OF/1B (14) Ellison, Phil, P (04) Encarnacion, Edwin, 3B (01-02) Encarnacion, Fernando, C (07) Ervin, Phillip, OF (13-14) Eshelman, Vaughn, P (00) Espinosa, David, SS (01) Espinoza, Iverson, INF (25) Esquer, Tony, C, (07-08) Etherton, Seth, P (02)* Eusebio, Mike, P (02) Ewing, James, INF (12) Eymann, Eric, IF (06)

Faile, John Michael, DH (24-25) Fairchild, Stuart, OF (18) Fairel, Matt, P (09) Faltine, Trey, SS (23-25) Farfan, Alexander, P (03-04-05) Farmer, Kyle, C (19)*

Farr, Thomas, P (21-23, 25)

Feiner, Kevyn, 2B (08-10)

Feliz, Michael, P (21)*

Feliz, Rainer, P (04 & 06)

Fellhauer, Josh, OF (09) Fernandez, Ilvin, INF (23) Finol, Claudio, INF (19) Fisher, Andy, P (19, 21)

Fisher, Carlos, P (06)

Fleece, Nick, P (13)

Fleury, Mark, C (10)

Foreman, Juju, OF (03)

Fossas, Aaron, P (17)

Fraley, Jake, OF (22)* Francisco, Juan, 3B (07)

Franco, Jose, P (24)

Franklin, Kevin, 1B (16-17)

Fransen, Arij, P (24)

Dragons All-Time Roster

Frazier, Todd, SS (07-08)

Free, James, C/1B (21)

French, Justice, P (12)

Frias, Juan, P (03-05)

Friedl, TJ, OF (17)

Fry, Ryan, OF (03-04)

Gaffney, Scott, P (09)

Garabitos, Vianney, IF (01)

Garbee, Tyler, P (21)

Garcia (Barrero), Jose, SS (18)

Garcia, Kevin, OF (16)

Garcia, Pedro, P (19, 21)

Garrett, Amir, P (13-14)

Garrison, Aaron, P (05)

Garton, Josh, OF (10-11)

Gayman, Myles, P (22-24)

Gelalich, Jeff, OF (13-14)

Gemmell, Don, P (02-03-04)

Gentry, Phillip, OF (05)

George, Bradley, P (01/03-04)

George, Jon, P (04-05-06)

Geronimo, Ramon, P (07)

Gerson, Stalin, P (11-12)

Ghyzel, John, P (18, 21)

Gibaut, Ian, P (24)*

Gibson, Tyler, P (19)

Gil, David, P (00-01)

Gilbert, Jake, P (21-22)

Gill, Matt, P (21)

Gillman, Justin, P (02-03-04)

Giuliano, Joe, P (00)

Gomez, Wagner, C (13)

Gonzalez, Aguido, P (08-09)

Gonzalez, Carlos, P (12)

Gonzalez, Luis, SS (15-17)

Gonzalez, Rafael, P (05-06-07)

Gonzalez, Reinaldo, C (05)

Gonzalez, Yovan, C (12)

Gordon, Miles, OF (18-19)

Gozzo, Jake, P (22-23)

Graham, Carter, 1B (24-25)

Granado, Jan, P (02-03-04)

Gray, Brett, P (00)

Gray, Matt, OF (04)

Green, Cole, P (12)

Greene, Hunter, P (18)

Gregorius, Didi, SS (10)

Gressick, Anthony, P-OF, (07-08)

Griffin, Mike, IF (06)

Gruler, Chris, P (02-03)

Gualdron, Jose, 2B/3B (09)

Guardado, Eddie, P (07)*

Guevara, Carlos, P (03-04)

Guerrero, Daniel, P (06-08)

Guillon, Ismael, P (12-14)

Gutierrez, Jesse, 1B/C (02)

Gutierrez, Tonys, 1B (05)

Gunter, Kevin, P, (07-08)

Hajjar, Steve, P (22)

Hall, Josh P (01)

Haltiwanger, Russell, P (06)

Hamilton, Billy, SS (11)

Hanigan, Ryan, C (02-03)

Hannahan, Jack, DH (14)*

Hanson, Nick, P (22)

Hargreaves, Brad, C (01)

Haring, Brett, P (00)

Harmon, Johnathan, P (23-25)

Harris, Dylan, INF (19)

Hayden, Luke, P (25)

Hayden, Terry, P (00)

Hayes, Drew, P (11)

Haynes, Jimmy, P (03)*

Hawes, B.J., SS/OF (00-03)

Hawk, Derek, P (04)

Heatherly, Jacob, P (19, 23)

Hebert, Cedric, P (00)

Heisey, Chris, OF (07)

Hellinger, Sam, P (21)

Hendley, Blake, P (05-06)

Hendrick, Austin, OF (22-23)

Hendrix, Ryan, P (16-17)

Hernandez, Ariel, P (16)

Hernandez, Habelito, IF (04-05-06)

Hernandez, Miguel, SS (19, 21)

Himes, Ben, OF (04-05)

David Vidal

Ryan Wright

Chris Williamson

Randy Stegall

Jim Manias

Chris Richburg

Nick Travieso

Matt Klinker

Scott Moss

Ryan Mottl

Samone Peters

Eric Welsh

Daniel Renken

Zach Ward

Taylor Trammell

Tony Santillan

Travis Thompson

Brandon Waring

Hinds, Rece, OF (22) Hoffman, Jeff, P (21)* Holden, Josh, OF (06) Holt, Owen, P (22-23) Horst, Jeremy, P (08) Hotchkiss, Jordan, P (09) Housey, Joey, P (13) Howard, Kevin, 2B (03) Howard, Nick, P (14) Howell, Blaine, P (10-11)

Howington, Ty, P (00-01) Hubbart, Bryce, P (24-25) Huddy, Kyle, P (06) Hudson, Joe, C (13-14) Hudson, Will, SS (04) Huggins, David, P (00)

Huguet, J.C., C (01-02) Humphries, Jared, OF (02) Hunter, Brian, P (15, 17-18) Hunter, Cade, C/OF (23-24) Hurney, Jonah, P (25) Hurtado, Omar, OF (01-02) Hurtubise, Jacob, OF (21, 24) Huth, Jason, 2B (00)

Ibarra, Ruben, 1B (22-24) India, Jonathan, 3B (18) Infante, Ezequiel, P (09-11)

J James, Mark, P (09-10) Janish, Paul, SS (05-06) Janke, Lance, P (09) Jeffords, Jeff, P (08) Jensen, Dan, P (12) Jessee, Brody, P (23-25) Johnson, Ivan, 2B/SS (21) Johnson, Jacob, P (10, 12) Johnson, Jake, P (16) Johnson, Jordan, P (19) Jones, Brian, C (00-01) Jones, Hayden, C (22-23) Jones, Keltavious, OF (07-08) Jordan, Andrew, P (17-18) Jorge, Carlos, 2B/OF (23-25) Joseph, Donnie, P (09-10) Jumelles, Edduar, P (03)

K Kahaulelio, Jake, 2B (08) Kainer, Carson, OF (07)

Karcher, Ricky, P (21) Kaskow, Jonathan, 1B (10) Kearns, Austin, OF (00) Keelin, Chris, P (02) Keller, Frankie, P (04) Kelly, Steve, P (02) Kemp, Ryan, P (12, 14)

Keown, Clint, OF (03) Key, Bradley, 3B (05-06) Keys, JC, P (21) Kiel, Ryan, P (12) Kilburg, Joe, 2B (00) King, O.J., P (02-03) Kison, Robbie, IF (00)

Kivel, Jeremy, P (15-16) Klimesh, Ben, P (13) Klinker, Matt, P (08) Knoff, Justin, P (04) Kolozsvary, Mark, C (18) Konstanty, Mike, 1B/P (09-10) Koronka, John, P (01)

Koziara, Matt, P (01) Krauss, Conor, P (15-16) Kravetz, Evan, P (21-22) Krebs, Joseph, P (08) Kronenfeld, Paul, 1B (15) Kroski, Chris, C (04-05) Kuhnel, Joel, P (17) Kuo, Yen-Wen, INF (09)

L Laesch, Mike, P (01) LaMarre, Ryan, OF (10) Landkamer, Mike, P (00) Langfield, Dan, P (14)

Lanier, Bo, P (06)

Lasso, Yoni, IF (06) LaValley, Gavin, 3B (15-16)

Dragons All-Time Roster

Layton, Blane, OF (00)

Law, Derek, P (23)*

Lawhorn, Trevor, 2B (05)

Lewis, Domonique, 2B/OF (02-03)

Lewis, Kenny, OF (05)

Leyton, Steven, INF (22)

Liberatore, Ernesto, C (16, 19)

Lindell, Karsen, P (21)

Lively, Ben, P (13)

Lloyd, Matt, 1B/OF (19)

Lodolo, Nick, P (19)

Lofstrom, Morgan, C (17-19)

Lohman, Devin, 2B (11)

Long, Jake, C, (07-08-09)

Long, Shed, 2B (15-16)

Lopez, Alejo, 2B-3B (18)

Lopez, Jose, P (16)

Lopez, Maikel, C (15)

Lorant, Nestor, P (24-25)

Lorenzen, Michael, P (13)

Lotzkar, Kyle, P (08, 11)

Louwsma, Jason, INF, (07)

Love, Brandon, P (00)

Lowder, Rhett, P (24-25*)

Lucas, Kyle, P (03)

Lucas, Sean, P (12-13)

Ludwick, Ryan, DH (13)*

Lugo, Sandy, P (16-17)

Lundgren, Wayne, P (06)

Lutz, Derrik, P (06)

Lutz, Donald, 1B (11)

Lyons, Jared, P (24)

Machorro, Carlos, P (17, 19)

Machuca, Irvin, P (25)

Maddox, Robert, 1B (12)

Madritsch, Bobby, P (00)

Mahle, Tyler, P (15)

Mallett, Justin, P (04-05-06)

Mancha, Tony, P (02)

Manias, Jim, P (00)

Mantoni, Joe, P (15)

Manuel, Robert, P (06)

Manzanero, Pabel, C (19)

Mardirosian, Shane, 2B/OF (16-17)

Marinan, James, P (19, 21-22)

Markray, Thad, P (01)

Marrero, Wendell, OF (23)

Marshall, Montrell, 1B (18)

Marte, Noelvi, SS (22)

Martinez, Freddie, C (03)

Martinez, Javier, P (00-01)

Martinez, Juan C, P

Martinez, Juan L, P (16)

Martinez, JV, 1B/3B (19, 21-22)

Martinez, Junior, P (09-10)

Martinez, Porfirio, P (11)

Masset, Nick, P (12)*

Matan, James,1B (00)

Mateo, Daniel, 1B (14)

Mateo, Hector, INF (03)

Mateo, Marcos, P (07)

Matthews, Adam, OF (13) Matthews, Jaren, OF (11) Matthews, Jon, OF (13-15)

Maxwell, Zach, P (23)

May, Brennan, OF (11)

McAfee, Quincy, INF/OF (21-22)

McCrystal, Ryan, C (25)

McDonald, Andrew, P (19)

McElvain, Chris, P (23)

McGarry, Alex, 1B (21-22)

McGruder, Jamodrick, 2B (14)

McGuff, Patrick, P (18)

McLain, Matt, SS (21)

McKennon, Michael, 1B (08)

McMurray, Heath, P (02)

McMyne, Kyle, P (12-13)

McWilliams, Matt, P (03)

Meade, Frankie, C (08)

Means, Andrew, OF (09-10)

Medina, Julio, P (03)

Medina, Reydel, OF (16)

Medina, Ruben, P (08)

Medlock, Calvin, P (04)

Medrano, Miguel, P (21-22)

Mejia, Jorge, 2B (04-05)

Mejias-Brean, Seth 3B/1B (13)

Melendez, German, P (06)

Mena, Alfredo, P (17)

Menchaca, Brandon, OF (08-09)

Mendez, Carlos, 3B (09)

Menefee, Joseph, P (24-25)

Mercker, Kent, P (08)*

Merrell, Phil, P (00)

Mercado, Onix, C (02)

Mey, Luis, P (24)

Mesoraco, Devin, C (08)

Miley, Wade, P (25)

Miller, Erik, P (12)

Miller, Simon, P (24)

Minaya, Pedro, P (00)

Mitchell, Evan, P (14)

Moak, Curtus, P (02)

Mondile, Tyler, P (18)

Montano, Luis, P (06, 08)

Montero, Jose, P (25)

Moody, Jacob, P (15)

Moore, Andrew, P (23-24)

Moran, Jimmy, P (12)

Moran, Javon, OF (04)

Moran, Luke, P (14)

Morenko, Brad, P (05)

Moreta, Bernardo, P (16)

Moreta, Dauri, P (17-18)

Morillo, Julio, C (14-15)

Morillo, Junior, P (14-15)

Morrison, James, P (05)

Mosby, Bobby, P (05-06)

Moseley, Dustin, P (01)

Moss, Jack, 1B (25)

Moss, Scott, P (17)

Mottl, Ryan, P (01)

Mount, Drew, DH (24)

Muehring, Austin, P (14)

Mugarian, Wes, P (12-13)

Muhammad, El’Hajj, P (12)

Muller, Kurtis, OF (11-12)

Munroe, Shard, OF (18-19)

Murphy, John, P (23-24)

Naughton, Packy, P, (18)

Nelson, Mat, C (21-23)

Nina, Amurys, OF (02)

Noriega, Luis, P (04)

Nova, Moises, P (17, 19)

Nurre, Tommy, 1B (10)

Nutof, Ryan, P (18)

O’Donnell, Ethan, OF (24)

O’Grady, Brian, OF/1B (15)

Ohanian, Sarkis, P (16, 18)

Okey, Chris, C (16)

Oliveras, Alex, OF (09-10)

Olmedo, Ray, SS (00)

Olmstead, Walter, 3B/1B (04)

Olson, Ryan, P (17)

Omana, Diego, C (25)

Ondrusek, Logan, P (06)

O’Rear, Lucas, P (12)

Orewiler, Austin, P (16, 18)

Ortiz, Braulio, P (16)

Ortiz, Jose, C (14-15)

O’Shea, Nick, C/1B (12-13)

Osman, Graham, P (24-25)

Otterness, Steven, P (08-09)

Ovalle, Gabriel, 2B/3B (17)

Overton, Connor, P (24)

Ozuna, Reniel, OF (19, 21)

Panerati, Luca, P (11)

Pape, Stace, P (01)

Parker, Logan, 1B (07-08)

Parks, Hunter, P (23)

Parmenter, Tyler, P (15)

Partch, Curtis, P (08-09)

Patchett, Gary, IF (01-02)

Paula, Manny, OF (03)

Paulson, Jake, P (15)

Pauly, Thomas, P (03)

Pearl, Brian, P (10-11)

Peguero, Francis, P (21)

Pelio, Mason, P (24)

Pelland, Tyler, P (04)

Pena, Wily Mo, OF (01)

Perales, Daniel, OF (08)

Peralta, Wandy, P (13)

Perez, Juan, SS (12)

Perez, Miguel, C (03-04)

Peters, Samone, 1B/DH (01)

Peterson, Brent, 2B (13)

Peterson, Brian, C (01)

Petty, Chase, P (22-23)

Pfister, Frank, 3B (09-11)

Phillips, Brandon, 2B (14)*

Phillips, Connor, P (22, 25)

Phipps, Denis, OF (07-08)

Piatnik, Mitch, OF (16-18)

Pickens, Jimmy, OF (15)

Pidich, Matt, P (19)

Piepkorn, Jeremiah, 3B/OF (04-05)

Pigott, Daniel, 1B/OF (13-14)

Pike, Matt, P (01)

Pinckard, Brooks, P (12)

Pineda, Esmith, OF (25)

Pinto, Julio, P (19)

Plaz, Peterson, OF (19)

Poulk, Drew, OF (11)

Powers, Joe, P (02-05)

Proctor, James, P (21-22)

Prince, Bryan, C (02)

Pucheu, Jacques, P (21-22)

Puckett, Cody, 2B (09)

Purdom, John, C (04-05)

QQuezada, Radhames, P (12, 14)

Quillen, Aaron, P (17-18)

Quintana, Nick, 3B (22)

Rachal, Avain, INF (14-17)

Rafael, Juan, P (08)

Rahier, Tanner, 3B (13-14, 16)

Rainey, Tanner, P (16)

Ramirez, Elizardo, P (06)* Ramirez, Robert, INF (13-14) Ramirez, Ramon, P (05)

Ramsey, Jordan, P (16)

Ravin, Josh, P (08-10)

Reed, Justin, OF (08, 10)

Reininger, J.D., 3B (06)

Reith, Brian, P (00)

Renken, Daniel, P (10-11)

Rey, Brian, 2B/OF (19, 21-22) Reyes, Ivan, 1B (03)

Reyes, Jesus, P (16) Reyes, Reyny, INF (21)

Reynoso, Jonathan, OF (14-15) Rice, Trey, P (04)

Richardson, Lyon, P (19, 21) Richburg, Chris, 1B (10)

Riehl, Patrick, P (17)

Rijo, Jose, P (01)*

Rios, Fernando, OF (00)

Rivera, Javi, P (22-24)

Rivero, Carlos, SS (17, 19)

Roa, Christian, P (21-22) Roberts, J.D., 1B (06) Robles, Tanner, P (11-12) Rodriguez, Adrian, P (18-19) Rodriguez, Cristobal, INF (10) Rodriguez, Eddy, C, (07) Rodriguez, Hector, OF (23-24) Rodriguez, Henry, 2B (10) Rodriguez, Serafin, OF (00) Rodriguez, Yorman, OF (11-12) Rogers, Chad, P (11) Rogers, Jack, OF (21-23)

Rojas, Jose, P (06-07)

Rojas, Miguel, SS (09) Rojo, Billy, INF (07) Romano, Jimmy, P (25) Romano, Sal, P (13-14) Romero, Franderlyn, P (14, 16) Romero, Wennington, P (17)

Rosa, Gabriel, OF (14)

Rosales, Adam, SS (05-06)

Routt, Nick, P (14) Roxby, Braxton, P (21-23) Rudd, Carson, P (22-23, 25)

Ruiz, Junior, DH/OF (02-03)

Ruiz, Randy, 1B/DH (01-02)

Ruiz, Victor, 3B (21) Ryan, Connor, P (18)

Dragons All-Time Roster

Salazar, Eduardo, P (19, 21)

Salinas, Doug, P (10)

Salinas, Ricky, P (19, 21)

Salinas, Trey, C (00)

Salmon, Brad, P (02)

Salter, Austin, P (13)

Sanchez, Carlos, 3B/SS/CF, (25)

Sanders, Jared, P (05)

Sando, Nick, P (25)

Sandoval, Mayker, 2B (05)

Sandridge, Jayvien, P (22-23)

Sanmartin, Reiver, P (24)

Sansone, John, 2B/3B (17-18)

Santana, Hector, P (09)

Santana, Leandro, 3B/1B (18)

Santiago, D.J., C (00)

Santillan, Tony, P (16-17)

Sappelt, Dave, OF (09)

Satterwhite, Cameron, OF (10)

Saunders, Mike, P (13)

Scantlin, Nate, OF (18-19)

Sceroler, Mac, P (18, 23)

Schmidt, Clate, P (19)

Schmidt, Jarrod, OF (03-04)

Schnall, Kevin, C (00)

Schneider, Johnnie, P (21)

Schramek, Mark, 3B (03)

Schuyler, Jay, C (19)

Segovia, Omar, P (04-05)

Selsky, Steve, OF (12)

Senzel, Nick, 3B (16)

Serrano, Jose, INF (23-25)

Serrano, Mark, P (09)

Service, Scott, P (01)

Serwinowski, Adam, P (25)

Severino, Cleris, P (02)

Shafer, David, P (04)

Sheefel, Adam, P (01)

Shields, Zack, OF (16)

Shunick, Clayton, P (10)

Siani, Michael, OF (19, 21)

Sierra, Jefry, OF (11-12)

Sikkema, T.J., P (24)

Sikorski, Easton, P (24-25)

Silva, Juan, OF (12)

Simmons, Dylan, P (24-25)

Siri, Jose, OF (16-17)

Sledd, Aaron, OF (01)

Smit, Alexander, P, (07)

Smith, Jordan, P, (07)

Smith, Josh, P (10-11, 15)

Smith, Kyle, OF (04)

Smith, Myles, OF (25)

Smitherman, Stephen, OF (01)

Snare, Ryan, P (01)

Snowden, Shea, P (09)

Solomon, Jared, P (18-19)

Somsen, Layne, P (14)

Sosa, Humberto, C (08-09)

Soto, Neftali, 3B (08)

Soto, Wendell, INF (15)

Sparks, Eddie, C (00)

Sparks, Taylor, 3B (17)

Spiers, Carson, P (21)

Spillane, Bren, 1B (19, 21)

Spooner, Mike, OF (18)

Stanton, Kyle, P (02)

Stanton, Mike, P (07)*

Stallings, Jesse, P (17, 19, 21)

Stegall, Randy, 3B (00)

Stephan, Anthony, OF (25)

Stephens, Jackson, P (13-14)

Stephenson, Robert, P (12-13)

Stephenson, Tyler, C (16-17)

Sterner, Ty, P (15)

Stevens, Jeff, P (06)

Stevenson, Jake, P (22)

Stewart, Sal, 2B/3B (23-24)

Stewart, Zach, P (08)

Stockton, Spencer, P (21-22)

Stott, Zac, P (05-06)

Stovall, Peyton, 2B (25)

Stovall, Tyler, OF (09)

Strahan, Wyatt, P (15)

Strait, Cody, OF (04-05)

Stubbs, Drew, OF, (07, 12*)

Suarez, Marc, C (01)

Sugilio, Andy, OF (18)

Sulbaran, J.C., P (09-10)

Sulbaran, Orlando, C (03)

Sullivan, Michael, P (15-16)

Sweet, Daniel, OF (16)

Szymanski, BJ, OF (05-06)

Tabor, Lee, P, (07)

Tanner, Logan, C (24-25)

Tatum, Craig, C (05-06)

Taveras, Werleen, P (13)

Tello, Jose, C/1B (21)

Terry, Joe, 2B (12-13)

Thigpen, Josh, P (03-04-05)

Thurman, Mace, P (08-09)

Thompson, Cory, INF/P (15-16, 18)

Thompson, Daryl, P, (07)

Thompson, Justice, OF (22-23)

Thompson, Travis, P (00)

Till, Brock, P (04)

Timpanelli, Vin (21-24)

Tordi, Justin, C/INF (07)

Torres, Jose, 2B/SS (22)

Torreyes, Ronald, 2B (10-11)

Trammell, Taylor, OF (17)

Trautwein, Michael, C (22-23)

Travieso, Nick, P (13-14)

Trees, Mitch, C (16-17)

Triana, Michel, 1B (22)

Tromp, Chadwick, C (14-15)

Turner, Justin, 2B/SS, (07)

Tuttle, Daniel, P (11-12)

Jose Rijo, 1990 World Series MVP, with the Dragons on July 3, 2001 on a rehab assignment.

Jay Bruce

Urbaez, Francisco, 2B (21)

Ursin, Damian, P (03-04-05-06)

Urgelles, Jeff, C (04)

Valaika, Chris, SS, (07)

Valdez, Eddy, P (03)

Valera, Luis, P (02)

Valiquette, Philippe, P (05-08)

Valor, Humberto, INF (13-14)

Vargas, Alexander, SS (25) Vargas, Hector, INF (16-18)

Vargas, Victor, P (24)

Varner, Noochie, OF (02)

Varner, Seth, P (15)

Vasquez, James, 1B (16-17)

Vavao, Jason, 1B (03)

Vazquez, Camilo, P (03-05)

Vellojin, Daniel, C (22)

Ventura, Randy, OF (17-19)

Veras, Josciel, 3B/OF (16-17)

Vicioso, Danny, 1B (12)

Vidal, David, 3B (10-11)

Villarreal, Pedro, P (10)

Vincej, Zach, SS (13)

Viola, Pedro, P, (07)

Volquez, Edinson, P (10)*

Votto, Joey, 1B (03-04, 09*,12*,22*)

WWachman, Robbie, P (04) Walczak, Jamie, P (10-11) Waldrop, Kyle, OF (12) Walker, Justin, P (09-10) Wallace, Raul, OF (18) Ward, Zach, P (06) Ware, Chase, P (09-10)

Waring, Brandon, 3B, (07-08) Warren, Art, P (22)* Warren, Cameron, 1B (19) Washington, Ty, 2B (15) Watson, Sean, P (06-07) Weathers, David, P (08)*

Webb, Alex, P (16-17)

Webb, Travis, P, (07) Weber, Ben, P (05)* Weems, Chase, C (09-10) Weimer, Andrew, P (06) Weiss, Zack, P (14) Welsh, Eric, 1B/DH (00) Wendzel, Davis, SS (25) White, Zeke, OF (17-19) Whitehead, Braxton, C (00) Wideman, Jordan, C (09-10) Wiley, Byron, OF (09-10) Wiley, Mo, P (13) Willems, Jonathan, 2B (19, 21-22) Williams, J.D., OF (18) Williamson, Brandon, P (24)* Williamson, Chris, OF/1B (00-01-02) Wilson, Joe, P (04-05) Wilson, Paul, P (06)* Winker, Jesse, OF (13) Wohlers, Mark, P (00) Wolford, Daniel, P (11) Wolforth, Garrett, C/1B (21-22) Wong, Travis, 1B (03) Wotell, Max, P (17-18) Wood, Travis, P (06) Wrenn, Taylor, 2B (12) Wright, Daniel, P (14) Wright, Ryan, 2B (12) Wynne, Randy, P (19)

Y Yang, Eric, C (21) Yari, Bruce, OF (17) Young, Terrell, P (06-08)

ZZabala, Aneurys, OF (18) Ziemendorf, Chad, C (05)

Above: Ken Griffey Sr., all-star right fielder with the Big Red Machine of the 1970’s, was the Dragons hitting coach in 2010.

Below: Ken Griffey Jr, member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, played at Day Air Ballpark in 2007 as the Reds hosted the Marlins in a spring training game.

The Griffeys are the only father-son combination ever to hit home runs in the same game for the same Major League team.

Dragons Team Records

Dragons Single-Season Team Records

Victories

Season: 83 2011

Home: 46 2001

Road: 38 2011

Half Season: 48 2011 (2nd)

Month: 22 8/2011 (22-8)

Consecutive: 15 8/17-9/3, 2025

Consecutive at Home: 10 7/7-7/25, 2008

Consecutive on Road: 8 6/24-7/12, 2002

Losses

Season: 93 2016

Home: 50 2004

Road: 50 2016

Half Season: 49 ‘04 (2nd), ‘16 (1st)

Month: 25 8/2004 (4-25)

Consecutive: 12 5/22-6/12, 2016

Consecutive at Home: 24 6/29-8/13, 2010

Consecutive on Road: 10 8/15/-9/6, 2009

Batting

Highest Average: .264 2011

Lowest Average: .226 2025

Most at Bats: 4,762 2005 & 2007

Most Runs: 730 2000

Fewest Runs: 485 2016

Most Games Shutout: 15 2019

Fewest Games Shutout: 3 2001

Most Hits: 1,254 2007

Fewest Hits: 941 2022 (7.35/G)

Most Singles: 887 2007

Fewest Singles: 555 2022 (4.34/G)

Most Doubles: 271 2000

Fewest Doubles (140 G): 186 2019 (1.328/G)

Fewest Doubles (132 G): 176 2024 (1.333/G)

Most Triples: 50 2015

Fewest Triples: 15 2000

Most Home Runs: 152 2022

Most Home Runs, Home: 79 2022

Fewest Home Runs: 64 2014

Fewest Home Runs, Home: 31 2003

Most RBI: 658 2000

Fewest RBI: 431 2016

Most Extra Base Hits: 434 2001

Fewest Extra Base Hits: 282 2003

Most Total Bases: 1,920 2005

Fewest Total Bases (140 G): 1,555 2003 (11.2/G)

Fewest Total Bases (132 G): 1,415 2025 (11.1/G)

Most Walks: 593 2000

Fewest Walks: 321 2010

Most Strikeouts: 1,437 2022

Fewest Strikeouts: 962 2013

Most Stolen Bases: 228 2011

Fewest Stolen Bases: 82 2008

Most Left on Base: 1007 2000

Fewest Left on Base (140 G): 877 2016 (6.26/G)

Fewest Left on Base (120 G): 808 2021 (6.73/G)

Pitching

Lowest ERA: 3.39 2011

Highest ERA: 5.03 2004

Most Saves: 46 2024

Fewest Saves: 27 2016

Most Shutouts: 14 2011

Fewest Shutouts: 2 2012

Most Complete Games: 13 2000

Most Hits Allowed: 1,349 2018

Fewest Hits Allowed (140 G): 1,087 2011 (7.76/G)

Fewest Hits Allowed (132 G): 918 2022 (7.17/G)

Fewest Hits Allowed (120 G): 846 2021 (7.05/G)

Most Runs Allowed: 800 2004

Fewest Runs Allowed: 543 2011

Most Strikeouts (140 G): 1,292 2011 (9.23/G)

Most Strikeouts (120 G): 1,240 2021 (10.33/G)

Fewest Strikeouts: 920 2005

Most Walks Allowed (140 G): 600 2005 (4.32/G)

Most Walks Allowed (132 G): 591 2025 (4.62/G)

Most Walks Allowed (120 G): 573 2021 (4.78/G)

Fewest Walks Allowed: 371 2015

Most Home Runs Allowed: 130 2004

Fewest Home Runs Allowed: 56 2015

Dragons Grand Slam Home Runs (2005-2025)

2005 Jeremiah Piepkorn (2), Jorge Mejia

2006 Habelito Hernandez

2007 Denis Phipps (2), Juan Francisco, Eddie Rodriguez,

2008 Brandon Waring, Zack Cozart, Logan Parker, Devin Mesoraco

2009 Byron Wiley, Tony Brown

2010 Henry Rodriguez, Chris Richburg, Cameron Satterwhite, Alex Oliveras

2011 Donald Lutz

2012 Yorman Rodriguez

2013 Beau Amaral (2), Adam Matthews, Seth Mejias-Brean, Jesse Winker

2014 Jeff Gelalich

2015 None

2016

Tyler Stephenson, Shed Long, Daniel Sweet

2017 Tyler Stephenson, TJ Friedl, Taylor Trammell

2018 Lorenzo Cedrola

2019 Brian Rey

2021

Quincy McAfee, Alex McGarry

Michael Siani, Jonathan Willems

2022 Jose Torres

2023 Jack Rogers (2), Tyler Callihan, Ruben Ibarra, Carlos Jorge

2024 Hector Rodriguez, Logan Tanner, John Michael Faile

2025 Anthony Stephan

Dragons Partial Season Leaders

Dragons Best Batting Averages in a Half (minimum of 170 at-bats) (since 2005)

Player Avg. Half Year

Ronald Torreyes .352 2nd 2011

Henry Rodriguez .343 2nd 2010

Seth Mejias-Brean .342 2nd 2013

Donald Lutz .340 2nd 2011

Austin Kearns .339 2nd 2000

Francisco Urbaez .332 1st* 2021

Nick Senzel .329 2nd 2016

Tonys Gutierrez .328 2nd 2005

Neftali Soto .326 2nd 2008

*first 70 games--no split season in 2021

Dragons Best Batting Average, Month (minimum of 50 at-bats)

Player Avg. Month Year

Randy Stegall .426 April 2000

Brian Rey .423 May 2021

Zach Vincej .405 June 2013

Jay Bruce .404 June 2006

Seth Mejias-Brean .392 July 2013

Chris Valaika .390 April 2007

Paul Janish .389 April 2006

Gavin LaValley .388 June 2015

Rece Hinds .388 May 2022

Ronald Torreyes .386 July 2011

Blake Dunn .386 April 2023

Dragons Most Home Runs in a Month Player HR Month Year

Austin Kearns 14 July 2000

Eric Welsh 10 May 2000

Samone Peters 10 May 2001

Jose Siri 10 July 2017

Adam Rosales 9 Aug. 2005

Juan Francisco 9 Aug. 2007

Pitching Leaders

Dragons ERA Leaders (Non-Qualifiers) Relievers and Partial-Season Starters (minimum of 50 IP)

Dragons Team Single-Game Records

Dragons Single-Game Team Records

TEAM BATTING

Most Runs, Game: 21 at CR Aug. 9, 2001

Most Runs, Inning: 11 4 times at LAN, April 30, 2004 (T9); vs. GL, July 3, 2007 (B4); vs. GL, July 5, 2007 (B6); vs. CR, July 17, 2007 (B4)

Most Hits, Game: 24 vs. SB July 4, 2012

Fewest Hits, Game: 0 6 times vs. QC, Aug. 12, 2001; vs. LAN, Apr. 20, 2003; at FW, Aug. 18, 2009 (G2, 7 inn); at LC, Apr 11, 2011; vs. SB, July 10, 2014; vs. FW, May 16, 2023

Most Hits, Inning: 10 2 times at LAN, April 30, 2004 (T9); vs. CR, July 17, 2007 (B4)

Most Doubles, Game: 9 at LAN Aug. 8, 2009

Most Triples, Game: 3 Several Last: at SB, May 25, 2023

Most Home Runs, Game: 6 at CR Aug. 9, 2001 vs. SB Sept. 2, 2007

Most Home Runs, Inning: 4 vs. CR July 17, 2007 (B4)

Most Consecutive Home Runs: 3 2 times vs. SB, Sept. 2, 2007; vs. BEL, June 13, 2015

Most Stolen Bases, Game: 8 2 times at LAN, June 27, 2009; at LC, April 8, 2017

Most Walks, Game: 14 at FW April 24, 2000

Most Walks, Inning: 6 3 times at FW, Apr. 24, 2000 (T8); vs. WM, 7/4/00 (B7); vs. GL, 7/3/07 (B4)

Most Intentional Walks, Game: 5 vs. LAN July 25, 2006

Most Strikeouts, Game: 20 2 times Sept. 1, 2012 at WM; July 20, 2021 vs. LC

*Most Sacrifice Flies, Game: 3 Several Last: at GL, Sept. 3, 2023

*Most Sacrifice Bunts, Game: 4 vs. LC May 22, 2019

Most Hit by Pitch, Game: 4 Several Last: at WM, April 18, 2023

Most LOB, Game: 19 vs. CLN Aug. 13, 2005

Fewest LOB, Game: 0 vs. FW April 8, 2008

TEAM PITCHING

Most Runs Allowed, Game: 21 vs. WM Aug. 8, 2010

Most Runs Allowed, Inning: 13 at WM July 5, 2009 (B1)

Most Hits Allowed, Game: 25 at WM May 30, 2000

Fewest Hits Allowed, Game (5 inn.): 0 at WIS May 13, 2006

Fewest Hits Allowed, Game (9 inn.): 0 vs. BG May 20, 2017

Most Hits Allowed, Inning: 11 vs. GL August 3, 2017 (T1)

Most Home Runs Allowed, Game: 7 2 times vs. GL, August 3, 2017; at PEO, May 20, 2025

Most Home Runs Allowed, Inning: 5 vs. GL August 3, 2017 (T1)

Most Walks Allowed, Game: 15 at SB June 15, 2005

Fewest Walks Allowed, Game: 0 Several Last: July 3, 2025 vs. LC

Most Walks Allowed, Inning: 9 at LC July 5, 2024 (B7)

Most Doubles Allowed, Game: 8 5 times Last: vs. WM, April 22, 2025

Most Triples Allowed, Game: 3 5 times Last: at WM, August 2, 2004

Most Stolen Bases Allowed, Game: 9 vs. CR July 17, 2007

Most Strikeouts, Game: 20 vs. WM May 13, 2009

Most Hits Batsmen, Game: 5 2 times at SB, July 5, 2011; vs. GL, June 10, 2021

*Most Wild Pitches, Game: 7 Several Last: at SB, Aug. 12, 2017

Most LOB, Game (Opponent): 18 2 times at SB, July 2, 2004; at BUR, May 1, 2018

Fewest LOB, Game (Opponent): 0 at GL April 26, 2014

TEAM FIELDING

Most Errors Game: 7 vs. FW April 6, 2001

Most Errors by Opponent: 7 vs. LAN April 9, 2010

*Most Opponent Grounded/Double Play 5 vs. SWM Aug. 18, 2005

MISC. TEAM

Most Innings Game: 18 at SB July 2, 2004

Most Innings, Scheduled 7 Inn. Game: 16 vs. FW May 8, 2012 (G1)

Longest Game Time (9 Inn): 4:12 vs. WM July 8, 2021

Longest Game Time (Extra Innings): 5:33 at SB July 2, 2004

Shortest Game Time (9 Inn): 1:49 at BUR May 27, 2005

Largest Home Crowd: 9,796 vs. WM July 22, 2015

Largest Winning Margin: 17 vs. GL July 5, 2007 (Dayton 20, Great Lakes 3)

Largest Losing Margin: 19 WM July 4, 2022 (West Michigan 20, Dayton 1) at LC July 5, 2024 (Lake County 20, Dayton 1)

Most Combined Runs Scored: 31 3 times at SB, May 9, 2004 (Dayton 17, South Bend 14) at WM, July 5, 2009 (WM 20, Dayton 11) vs. WM, Aug. 8, 2010 (WM 21, Dayton 10)

*Statistics available in this category starting in 2005

Back-to-Back-to-Back Home Runs

On September 2, 2007 and again on June 13, 2015 (both at Day Air Ballpark), three consecutive Dragons batters blasted home runs. In 2007 aganst South Bend, Todd Frazier, Jason Louwsma, and Denis Phipps hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the second inning. In 2015 against Beloit, also in the second inning, it was Jose Ortiz, Jimmy Pickens, and Luis Gonzalez with consecutive home runs.

Dragons Individual Single-Game Records

Hitting

Hits: 5 (11 times)

Austin Kearns vs. LAN July 21, 2000

Kevin Howard at WM June 29, 2003

Chris Dickerson at CLN April 18, 2004

Habelito Hernandez at BLT Aug. 2, 2006

Neftali Soto at BUR July 30, 2008

Kevyn Feiner at LAN Aug. 8, 2009

Ronald Torreyes vs. PEO July 21, 2011

Seth Mejias-Brean at CR July 10, 2013

Jose Garcia at WIS July 20, 2018

Jay Allen II at LAN April 28, 2024

Carlos Jorge at FW Aug. 29, 2025

Doubles: 4

Kevyn Feiner at LAN Aug. 8, 2009*

Triples: 2 (21 times)

Home Runs: 3 (5 times)

Wily Mo Pena at CR Aug. 9, 2001

Juan Francisco vs. LAN Aug. 19, 2007

Byron Wiley at WM July 5, 2009

Pabel Manzanero at LC April 23, 2019

Cam Collier vs. CR Aug. 23, 2024

Runs Batted In: 8

Brian Rey at FW July 27, 2019

Runs: 5 (2 times)

Austin Kearns vs. LAN July 22, 2000

Wily Mo Pena vs. WM May 10, 2001

Hitting for the Cycle:

Donald Lutz vs. PEO July 21, 2011

Strikeouts: 5 (11 times)

Walks: 5

Chris Dickerson vs. LAN April 29, 2004

Hit By Pitch: 2 (several times)

Last: Ethan O’Donnell vs. WM Aug. 31, 2024

Stolen Bases: 5

Jay Allen II at QC Aug. 27, 2022

Caught Stealing: 2 (several times)

Dragons

Walk-Off Home Runs

Samone Peters 5/19/01 vs. KC

Samone Peters# 6/10/01 vs. BEL

Luis Bolivar 4/15/04 vs. LAN

Jeremiah Piepkorn 5/31/05 vs. SB

Drew Stubbs 5/06/07 vs. KC

Eddie Rodriguez 6/05/07 vs. LAN

Jason Louwsma 6/10/07 vs. WM

Denis Phipps 7/15/07 vs. CLN

Todd Frazier 4/08/08 vs. FW

Brandon Waring 6/19/08 vs. GL

Zack Cozart 6/26/08 vs. SB

Angel Cabrera 7/13/08 vs. BEL

Angel Cabrera 7/23/08 vs. PEO

Miguel Rojas 6/18/09 vs. WM

Dominic D’Anna 5/21/11 vs. LC

Donald Lutz

8/30/11 vs. WM

Seth Mejias-Brean# 7/18/13 vs. BEL

Jesse Winker 7/21/13 vs. WIS

Aristides Aquino 8/15/15 vs. BUR

Justice Thompson 5/20/22 vs. QC

Sal Stewart 9/7/23 vs. FW

# Grand Slam

Inside the Park Home Runs (Most Recent):

Billy Hamilton vs. BG April 19, 2011

Devin Lohman at FW May 14, 2011

Paul Kronenfeld vs. FW May 4, 2015

Shed Long vs. LC Aug. 31, 2015

Taylor Trammell vs. WM Aug. 15, 2017

Narciso Crook at CLI May 4, 2018

Francisco Urbaez vs. LC July 27, 2021

Matt McLain vs. FW Sept. 19, 2021

Daniel Vellojin vs. FW July 23, 2022

Blake Dunn vs. LC April 29, 2023

Edwin Arroyo at PEO May 14, 2023

Most Total Bases: 13 (2 times)

Austin Kearns vs. LAN July 21, 2000

Wily Mo Pena at CR Aug. 9, 2001

Dragons with 12+ Strikeouts, Game (2005-2025)

Daniel Renken 14 LAN June 29, 2011

Matt Fairel 13 WM May 13, 2009

Josh Smith 13 LC May 21, 2011

Connor Phillips 13 QC May 20, 2022

Brian Edgington 13 GL May 9, 2025

Matt Fairel 12 GL April 21, 2009

Josh Smith 12 FW April 29, 2011

Drew Cisco 12 at LC April 18, 2013

Amir Garrett 12 at LC Aug. 13, 2014

Franderlin Romero 12 KC April 26, 2016

Randy Wynne 12 at GL Aug. 30, 2019

Joe Boyle 12 at GL June 29, 2022

Pitching

Innings Pitched: 9 (several times)

Last: Ty Boyles at WM June 28, 2017

Fewest Hits Allowed (9 Inning CG): 2 (2 times)

Josh Hall vs. BLT June 13, 2001

Bobby Basham vs. FW June 28, 2002

Fewest Hits Allowed (7 Inning CG): 1 (several times)

Last: Tyler Mondile vs. GL May 18, 2018

Fewest Hits Allowed (5 Inning CG): 0

Johnny Cueto vs. WIS May 13, 2006 (G1)

Home Runs Allowed: 4 (5 times)

Last:Brian Edgington vs. WM May 29, 2025

Strikeouts: 14 (2 times)

Josh Hall at CR Aug. 7, 2001

Daniel Renken vs. LAN June 29, 2011

Consecutive Strikeouts: 10

Daniel Renken vs. LAN June 29, 2011*

Walks: 9

Ismael Guillon at LC April 17, 2013

Hit Batsmen: 5

Kyle Lotzkar at SB July 5, 2011*

Wild Pitches: 5

Ismael Guillon at LC April 17, 2013

Balks: 3 (2 times)

Jan Granado vs. FW July 20, 2004

Brad Morenko vs. SB April 10, 2005

Fielding

Errors: 4

Randy Stegall vs. WI May 27, 2000

Bradley Key vs. FW June 23, 2005

Dragons Individual Season Records

Billy Hamilton’s Season for the Ages

Billy Hamilton became a Day Air Ballpark legend in 2011 when he stole 103 bases for the Dragons, establishing an all-time single-season record for the entire Reds organization. In four straight games August 21-24, he led off the game with a base hit, then stole second base on the very next pitch. In the first two games among the four, he also stole third base on the second pitch. Hamilton went on to break his own record in 2012 when he stole 155 bases in the Reds system, the most in a season in the history of professional baseball.

Wins:

Ryan Mottl 15 2001

Josh Smith 14 2011

Nick Travieso 14 2014

Rafael Gonzalez 13 2007

Tyler Mahle 13 2015

Scott Moss 13 2017

Saves:

Nate Cotton 34 2002

Drew Hayes 22 2011

Frank Bludau 21 2001

Games:

Nate Cotton 53 2002

Drew Hayes 51 2011

Casey DeHart 50 2000

Shutouts:

Bobby Basham 3 2002

Johnny Cueto 2 2006

Amir Garrett 2 2014

Innings Pitched:

Daylan Childress 169.0 2002

Wyatt Strahan 164.1 2015

Brad Salmon 159.1 2002

Walks:

Ismael Guillon 95 2013

Ty Howington 86 2000

Luke Hayden 72 2025

Wild Pitches:

Ismael Guillon 26 2013

Tanner Rainey 25 2016

Hits Allowed:

Tejay Antone 174 2015

Sal Romano 169 2014

Packy Naughton 168 2018

Consecutive Scoreless Innings:

Daniel Wolford 34.1 2011

Bobby Basham 32 2002

Dragons Individual Season Records

Pitching

Earned Run Average (minimum 0.8 IP/G):

Zach Ward 2.29 2006

Tyler Mahle 2.43 2015

Jake Paulson 2.60 2015

Josh Hall 2.65 2001

Carlos Fisher 2.76 2006

Travis Thompson 2.77 2000

Losses: Ty Howington 15 2000

Austin Orewiler 14 2016

Jhon De Jesus 13 2019

Games Started: Sal Romano 28 2014

Wyatt Strahan 28 2015

Packy Naughton 28 2018

Complete Games: Jim Manias 6 2000

Travis Thompson 4 2000

Bobby Basham 4 2002

Strikeouts:

Josh Smith 166 2011

Daniel Corcino 156 2011

Scott Moss 156 2017

Hit Batsmen: Daylan Childress 16 2002

Brad Salmon 16 2002

J.C. Sulbaran 16 2009

Balks: Homer Bailey 5 2005

Jan Granado 5 2004 Curtis Partch 5 2008

Hunter Parks 5 2023

Home Runs Allowed: Stalin Gerson 21 2012

J.C. Sulbaran 19 2009

Rafael Gonzalez 18 2007

Fielding

Total Chances: Assists:

James Vasquez 1,081 2016 Luis Gonzalez 435 2015 Avain Rachal 1,000 2015 Kevin Howard 369 2003

Habelito Hernandez 991 2006 Juan Perez 348 2012

Putouts: Errors:

James Vasquez 998 2016 David Espinosa 48 2001

Habelito Hernandez 899 2006 Luis Gonzalez 42 2015

Avain Rachal 890 2015 Edwin Encarnacion 40 2002

Daniel Renken’s Strikeout Streak & the 2011 Dragons

Pitchers

On June 29, 2011 at Day Air Ballpark, Dayton starting pitcher Daniel Renken dominated the Lansing Lugnuts. Renken struck out the final batter of the first inning, then struck out all three hitters in the second, third, and fourth. Ten consecutive batters were strikeout victims. Renken finished the night with 14 strikeouts over six shutout innings to tie a club record. He allowed only two hits and one walk for the win. Over the 2011 season, Dragons pitchers broke the all-time Midwest League record by striking out 1,292 hitters, led by Josh Smith, the MWL’s strikeout king that year, with 166 to break the club record. Smith won 14 games and was the starting pitcher in the all-star game.

Dragons Career Records

Hitting

Games: At Bats:

Luis Gonzalez 269 2015-17

JV Martinez 266 2019, 21-22

Habelito Hernandez 258 2004-06

Denis Phipps 249 2007-08

Tanner Rahier 239 2013-14, 16

Luis Gonzalez 1001 2015-17

Habelito Hernandez 991 2004-06

Denis Phipps 924 2007-08

Tanner Rahier 899 2013-14, 16

JV Martinez 899 2019, 21-22

Batting Average: (minimum 378 plate appearances) Runs:

Tonys Gutierrez .324 2005

Justin Turner .311 2007

Randy Stegall .309 2000

Noochie Varner .309 2002

Carlos Mendez .309 2009

Michael Siani 135 2019, 21

Randy Ruiz 129 2001-02

Carlos Jorge 124 2023-25

Denis Phipps 122 2007-08

Wander Campana 114 2001-02

Hits: Total Bases:

Habelito Hernandez 248 2004-06

Luis Gonzalez 243 2015-17

Denis Phipps 228 2007-08

JV Martinez 220 2019, 21-22

Randy Ruiz 211 2001-02

Randy Ruiz 360 2001-02

Habelito Hernandez 350 2004-06

JV Martinez 346 2019, 21-22

Luis Gonzalez 324 2015-17

Denis Phipps 321 2007-08

Doubles: Triples:

JV Martinez 53 2019, 21-22

Randy Ruiz 51 2000-01

Habelito Hernandez 47 2004-06

Noochie Varner 12 2002

Didi Gregorius 11 2010

Jose Siri 11 2016-17

Luis Gonzalez 47 2015-17 3 with 10

Stephen Smitherman 45 2001

Home Runs: Extra Base Hits:

Chris Williamson 30 2000-02

Randy Ruiz 28 2001-02

Samone Peters 28 2001

Austin Hendrick 28 2022-23

Austin Kearns 27 2000

RBI:

Randy Ruiz 141 2001-02

Tanner Rahier 118 2013-14, 16

Wily Mo Pena 113 2001

Denis Phipps 110 2007-08

JV Martinez 106 2019, 21-22

Randy Ruiz 86 2001-02

JV Martinez 80 2019, 21-22

B.J. Szymanski 69 2005-06

Habelito Hernandez 68 2004-06

Carlos Jorge 68 2023-25

Stolen Bases:

Billy Hamilton 103 2011

Michael Siani 75 2019, 21

Carlos Jorge 69 2023-25

Junior Arias 68 2012-13

Jay Allen II 57 2022-24

Base On Balls: Hit By Pitch:

Joey Votto 119 2003-04,09,12,22

Adam Dunn 100 2000

Justice Thompson 97 2022-23

Michael Siani 96 2019, 21

Jay Allen II 32 2022-24

Victor Acosta 31 2024-25

Gary Patchett 29 2001-02

Randy Ruiz 22 2001-02 2 with 91

Strikeouts:

Austin Hendrick 292 2022-23

B.J. Szymanski 248 2005-06

Carlos Jorge 242 2023-25

Justice Thompson 235 2022-23

JV Martinez 233 2019, 21-22

Caught Stealing

Michael Siani 25 2019, 21

Billy Hamilton 20 2011

Wandel Campana 18 2001-02

Jefry Sierra 18 2011-12

Mat Nelson 21 2021-23

Double Plays Grounded Into:

Habelito Herandez 30 2004-06

Luis Gonzalez 25 2015-17

Tanner Rahier 27 2013-14, 16

Frank Pfister 19 2009-11

Miguel Hernandez 18 2019, 21

Sacrifices:

Miguel Rojas 15 2009

Wander Campana 14 2001-02

Rey Olmedo 14 2000

Ronald Bueno 14 2014-15 2 with 17 2 with 13

Austin Kearns’ Assault on the Record Books, 2000

Dragons outfielder Austin Kearns enjoyed an eight-game stretch from July 17-July 24, 2000 that will likely never be matched in the Midwest League. Kearns hit a home run in eight straight games and reached base in 14 consecutive plate appearances. Over the eight games, he hit 10 homers (including one inside-the-parker), drove in 20 runs, scored 19 times, and batted .720, going 18 for 25. For the year, Kearns was named Midwest League co-Prospect of the Year, along with Peoria’s Albert Pujols.

Wins:

Nick Travieso 21 2013-14

Dragons Career Records

Pitching

Losses:

Josh Ravin 22 2008-10

Rafael Gonzalez 18 2005-07 Sal Romano 22 2013-14

Juan Frias 17 2002-03, 05

Ryan Mottl 15 2001

Josh Smith 15 2010-11

Juan Frias 21 2002-03, 05

Austin Orewiler 19 2016, 18

Curtis Partch 18 2008-09

Sal Romano 15 2013-14 Josh Thigpen 18 2003-05

Saves: Earned Run Average (minimum 112 innings):

Nate Cotton 36 2001-02 Zach Ward 2.29 2006

Alejandro Chacin 30 2013-15

Blake Hendley 29 2005-06

Tyler Mahle 2.43 2015

Jake Paulson 2.60 2015

John Ghyzel 23 2018, 21 Josh Hall 2.65 2001

Drew Hayes 22 2011 Carlos Fisher 2.76 2006

Games:

Games Started:

Alexander Farfan 106 2003-05 Sal Romano 53 2013-14

Alejandro Chacin 102 2013-15

Joel Bender 81 2013-14

44 2019, 21

43 2010, 12

Braxton Roxby 81 2021-23 Nick Travieso 43 2013-14 2 with 77 2 with 42

Shutouts: Complete Games:

Bobby Basham 3 2002

Innings Pitched: Strikeouts:

Sal Romano 269.0 2013-14 Ismael Guillon 220 2012-14

Juan Frias 256.2 2002-03, 05

Austin Orewiler 254.0 2016, 18

Nick Travieso 224.1 2013-14

Jacob Johnson 218.0 2010, 12

2013-14

2019, 21

Salazar 188 2019, 21

Corcino 185 2010-11

Walks: Hit Batsmen:

Ismael Guillon 129 2012-14 J.C. Sulbaran 24 2009-10

Alexander Farfan 121 2003-05 Brody Jessee 23 2023-25

Josh Ravin 118 2008-10 Curtis Partch 22 2008-09

Josh Thigpen 109 2003-05 Jacob Johnson 22 2010, 12

Wild Pitches: Balks:

Alexander Farfan 39 2003-05 Curtis Partch 9 2008-09

Ismael Guillon 36 2012-14 Jan Granado 7 2003-04

Josh Ravin 29 2008-10 3 with 6 2 with 28

Hits Allowed: Home Runs Allowed:

Sal Romano 303 2013-14 Rafael Gonzalez 30 2005-07

Austin Orewiler 279 2016, 18 Stalin Gerson 30 2011-12

Juan Frias 270 2002-03, 05 J.C. Sulbaran 25 2009-10

Jacob Johnson 245 2010, 12 Thomas Farr 23 2021-23

Fielding

Total Chances: Assists:

Mat Nelson 1577 2021-23 Luis Gonzalez 776 2015-17

Joe Hudson 1538 2013-14 Tanner Rahier 459 2013-14, 16

Habelito Hernandez 1394 2004-06 Wandel Campana 455 2001-02

Putouts: Errors:

Mat Nelson 1488 2021-23 Luis Gonzalez 64 2015-17

Joe Hudson 1349 2013-14 JV Martinez 53 2019, 21-22

Joey Votto 1099 2003-04,09,12,22 David Espinosa 48 2001

Donald Lutz’ Reverse Cycle, 2011

On July 21, 2011 at Day Air Ballpark, Dayton’s Donald Lutz became the first and only Dragons player to hit for the cyle, and he did it in reverse order over the first five innings of the game vs. the Peoria Chiefs. Lutz belted a home run in the first inning, connected on a triple in the second, hit a double in the third, and singled in the fifth in a 13-0 Dragons win. Lutz’s Dragons teammate, Ronald Torreyes, went 5 for 5 in the same game. In 2013, Lutz became the first player raised in Germany to reach the Major Leagues when he debuted with the Reds.

Dragons History

Dragons All-Time Opening Day Starting Lineups

2000

Layton, cf Beattie, 2b Dunn, lf Kearns, rf Bookout, 1b Whitehead, c Welsh, dh Baderdeen, 3b Hawes, ss Howington, p

2001

Espinosa, ss Campana, 2b Pena, cf Ruiz, 1b Smitherman, lf Suarez, c Peters, dh Williamson, rf Calitri, 3b Snare, p

2002

Nina, cf Bergolla, 2b Varner, lf Gutierrez, 1b Williamson, rf Encarnacion, 3b Davis, dh Prince, c Patchett, ss Gillman, p

2003

Mateo, ss Howard, 2b Votto, 1b Vavao, dh Schramek, 3b Correll, lf Davis, rf Ruiz, cf Perez, c Valdez, p

2004

Dickerson, cf Bolivar, ss Votto, 1b Smith, lf Himes, rf Hernandez, 2b Fry, dh Olmstead, 3b Perez, c Gillman, p

2005 Lewis, lf

Janish, ss Szymanski, cf Gutierrez, 1b

Tatum, c Mosby, dh Hernandez, 3b Sandoval, 2b

Gentry, rf Ramirez, p

2006 Griffin, 2b Janish, ss Bruce, cf Szymanski, rf Mosby, 1b Cabrera, lf Tatum, c Roberts, dh Reininger, 3b Wood, p

2007

Stubbs, cf Turner, 2b Valaika, ss Francisco, 3b Phipps, rf Parker, 1b Rojo, dh Esquer, c Heisey, lf Watson, p

2008 Reed, cf Menchaca, lf Frazier, ss Waring, 3b McKennon, 1b Phipps, rf Bour, c Bartles, dh Feiner, 2b Carroll, p

2009

Sappelt, cf Rojas, ss Day, dh Sosa, 1b Wiley, rf Puckett, 2b Pfister, 3b Coddington, c Brown, lf Fairel, p

2010

Gregorius, ss H. Rodriguez, 2b Means, cf Wiley, rf Richburg, 1b Fleury, dh Coddington, c Pfister, 3b Oliveras, lf Ravin, p

2011

Hamilton, ss Muller, lf Pfister, dh Duran, rf Lutz, 1b

Y. Rodriguez, cf Vidal, 3b Lohman, 2b Barnhart, c J. Smith, p

2012

Bowe, cf Arias, 3b Wright, 2b Waldrop, rf Buckley, 1b Silva, lf Selsky, dh Perez, ss Gonzalez, c French, p

2013

Amaral, cf Vincej, ss Winker, lf Gelalich, rf Mejias-Brean, 3b Arias, dh Hudson, c Ramirez, 2b Sanchez, 1b Stephenson, p

2014

Amaral, cf Gelalich, rf Ervin, lf Buckley, dh Elizalde, 1b Rahier, 3b Hudson, c Daal, ss McGruder, 2b Travieso, p

Opening Day Stars

2015 Washington, 2b Gonzalez, ss O’Grady, lf Aquino, rf LaValley, 3b Rachal, 1b Pickens, dh Crook, cf Boulware, c Mahle, p

2016

Mardirosian, dh Bell, 3b Long, 2b Vasquez, 1b Stephenson, c Crook, cf Thompson, ss Aldazoro, lf Siri, rf Rainey, p

2017 Beltre, rf Siri, cf Trammell, lf Stephenson, c Vasquez, 1b Bell, 2b Rachal, dh Sansone, 3b Vargas, ss Santillan, p

2018 Downs, ss Sugilio, rf Gordon, cf Fairchild, lf Sansone, 1b Santana, 3b Vargas, 2b Kolozsvary, c Garcia, dh Naughton, p

2019 Willems, 2b Bautista, lf Siani, cf Manzanero, c Spillane, 1b M. Hernandez, ss Harris, dh Martinez, 3b Ozuna, rf Solomon, p

2021 Hurtubise, lf Siani, dh Tello, 1b Yang, c Cotton, cf McAfee, 2b Ruiz, 3b M. Hernandez, ss Bautista, rf Richardson, p

2022

De La Cruz, ss Hinds, rf Martinez, 1b Cerda, cf Torres, 2b Nelson, c Rogers, dh Quintana, 3b Creal, lf Phillips, p

2023

Allen II, cf T. Callihan, 2b Nelson, c Hendrick, rf A. Callahan, 3b Arroyo, ss Rogers, 1b Thompson, lf Trautwein, dh Rudd, p

2024 Balzazar, ss Jorge, cf Stewart, 3b Collier, dh Allen II, lf O’Donnell, rf Acosta, 2b Tanner, c Ibarra, 1b Lowder, p

2025

Confidan, lf Balcazar, ss Jorge, cf Almonte, rf Faile, dh Stephan, 1b Cabrera, 3b Acosta, 2b Burns, Co., c Burns, Ch., p

At least two players from the Opening Day starting lineup of every Dragons team from 20002024 eventually reached the Major Leagues. The starting pitcher from Opening Day in 2025, Chase Burns, has already reached the big leagues, and odds are that in time, at least one (or more) of his teammates will get there as well. The most members of a Dragons Opening Day starting lineup to reach MLB is six, from the 2007 Dragons, when Drew Stubbs, Justin Turner, Chris Valaika, Juan Francisco, Denis Phipps, and Chris Heisey all made it to “the show.”

Dragons History

Dragons All-Time Midwest League Full-Season All-Stars

2000: Austin Kearns (OF); Braxton Whitehead (C).

2001: Wily Mo Pena (OF); Samone Peters (DH).

2002: Edwin Encarnacion (3B); Noochie Varner (OF); Nate Cotton (RH Relief Pitcher).

2004: Chris Dickerson (OF).

2005: Tonys Gutierrez (1B).

2006: Jay Bruce (OF).

2007: Justin Turner (2B); Chris Valaika (SS); Juan Francisco (3B).

2008: Zack Cozart (SS); Brandon Waring (3B).

2011: Billy Hamilton (SS), Drew Hayes (RH Relief Pitcher).

2015: Tyler Mahle (RH Starting Pitcher).

2017: Jose Siri (OF).

2018: Hendrik Clementina (DH), John Ghyzel (RH Relief Pitcher).

2022: Elly De La Cruz (SS).

2023: Edwin Arroyo (SS), Julian Aguiar (Starting Pitcher).

2024: Cam Collier (3B), Ethan O’Donnell (OF), Sal Stewart (utility).

No Dragons selected in 2003, 05, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 25.

Dragons All-Time MWL Leaders in a Major Category

HR: Austin Kearns (27), 2000; Samone Peters (28), 2001; Juan Franciso (25), 2007.

RBI: Austin Kearns (104), 2000; Wily Mo Pena (113), 2001.

SB: Billy Hamilton (103), 2011; Jose Siri (46), 2017; Michael Siani (45), 2019.

Wins: Ryan Mottl (15), 2001; Rafael Gonzalez (13), 2007 ; Josh Smith (14), 2011; Nick Travieso (14), 2014; Ryan Cardona (9, co-leader), 2024.

ERA: Josh Hall (2.65), 2001.

SO: Josh Smith (166), 2011; Scott Moss (156), 2017; Packy Naughton (137), 2018.

Sv: Nate Cotton (34), 2002; Drew Hayes (22), 2011; John Ghyzel (19), 2018.

Braxton Whitehead

Samone Peters Austin Kearns

Wilo Mo Pena

Edwin Encarnacion Noochie Varner

Chris Dickerson

Justin Turner

Nate Cotton

Jay Bruce

Chris Valaika

Juan Francisco

Brandon Waring

Drew Hayes

Zack Cozart

Billy Hamilton

Tyler Mahle

Jose Siri

John Ghyzel

Hendrik Clementina

Elly De La Cruz

Edwin Arroyo

Julian Aguiar

Cam Collier

Sal Stewart

Ethan O’Donnell

The Last Time...

Dragons Hit Walk-Off Home Run: Sept. 7, 2023, Sal Stewart, vs. Fort Wayne

Dragons Player Hit Two Home Runs in a Game: May 16, 2025, Connor Burns, at Quad Cities

Dragons Player Hit Three Home Runs in a Game: August 23, 2024, Cam Collier, vs. Cedar Rapids

Dragons Player Collected Five Hits in a Game: August 29, 2025, Carlos Jorge, at Fort Wayne

Dragons Player Had Two Home Runs in an Inning: July 17, 2007, Logan Parker, vs. Cedar Rapids

Dragons Hit Inside-the-Park Home Run: May 14, 2023, Edwin Arroyo, at Peoria

Dragons Player Hit for the Cycle: July 21, 2011, Donald Lutz, vs. Peoria

Dragons Player Hit Grand Slam Home Run: April 15, 2025, Anthony Stephan, at Great Lakes

Dragons Player Hit Pinch Hit Home Run: June 30, 2023, Tyler Callihan, at West Michigan (G1)

Dragons Player Hit HRs LH and RH, Same Game July 9, 2022, Elly De La Cruz, vs. West Michigan (G2)

Dragons Batter Opened Game with Home Run: May 24, 2024, Sal Stewart, at Quad Cities (first pitch)

Dragons Hit Back-to-Back Home Runs: August 2, 2025, Carter Graham & Ariel Almonte, at WM

Dragons Hit Three Straight Home Runs:

June 13, 2015, Jose Ortiz, Jimmy Pickens, Luis Gonzalez, vs. Beloit

Dragons Player Stole Four Or More Bases in a Game: Sept. 6, 2024, Carlos Jorge, vs. Lansing (4)

Dragons Team Threw a No-Hitter:

May 20, 2017 (Scott Moss: 6 IP; Carlos Machorro: 2 IP; Brian Hunter: 1 IP)

Dragons Pitcher Threw a Complete Game a No-Hitter:

May 13, 2006, Johnny Cueto, at Appleton (5 innings)

Scott Moss

Elly De La Cruz

Edwin Arroyo

Dragons Opponent Threw a No-Hitter: May 16, 2023, vs. South Bend (3 pitchers combined)

Dragons Pitcher Tossed 7-Inning Complete Game: August 20, 2021, Eduardo Salazar, vs. Lake County (G2)

Dragons Pitcher Tossed 9-Inning Complete Game: June 28, 2017, Ty Boyles at West Michigan

Dragons Pitcher Struck out 12 or More in a Game: May 9, 2025, Brian Edgington, vs. Great Lakes (13 strikeouts)

Dragons Pitcher Struck out 4 Batters in an Inning: April 11, 2019, Ryan Campbell (4 in 7th), at Fort Wayne

Dragons Turned Triple Play: April 16, 2023, vs. Great Lakes (first in franchise history)

Dragons Won at Least 7 Straight Games: August 17-Sept. 3, 2025 (won 15 straight)

Dragons Lost at Least 7 Straight Games: July 9-23 (lost 8 straight)

Dragons Scored at Least 15 Runs in a Game: June 27, 2025 at Lansing (19 runs)

Dragons Collected at Least 20 Hits in a Game: April 26, 2024 at Lansing (20 hits)

Dragons Won Back-to-Back Shutouts: May 29-30, 2024 at Beloit

Dragons went Entire Series without an Error: June 8-11, 2018 vs. Bowling Green (4-game series)

Dragons Swept Home Series: August 19-24, 2025 vs. Peoria (6-game series)

Dragons Swept Road Series: August 26-31, 2025 at Fort Wayne (6-game series)

Dragons Played 9-Inning Game in Under Two Hours: July 9, 2024 vs. South Bend (one hour, 54 minutes)

Dragons Played a Game in Over Four Hours: July 8, 2021 vs. West Michigan (4 hours, 12 minutes, 9 inn.)

Todd Frazier 2015 Winner, MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby

Adam Dunn 462 career home runs ranks 38th in baseball

Jay Bruce 2012-’13 National League Silver Slugger

Johnny Cueto 20-game winner, 2014

Homer Bailey Fired no-hitters in 2012 and 2013

Michael Lorenzen Fired no-hitter in 2023

Billy Hamilton Set all-time professional baseball record for stolen bases (155 in 2012, MiLB)

Justin Turner 2017 NLCS Most Valuable Player

Tucker Barnhart 2017 and 2020 National League Gold Glove Award

Jonathan India 2021 National League Rookie of the Year

Donald Lutz

Johnny Cueto

Joey Votto

Dragons History

Dayton Dragons Historical Timeline

February 23, 1999: At the Crown Plaza ballroom in downtown Dayton, an official announcement was made that final approval had been given by Major League Baseball to bring a professional baseball team to Dayton, clearing the way for construction to begin on a new ballpark at Patterson Blvd., and Monument Ave.

May 3, 1999: About 11 months prior to the first game and long before the construction of the ballpark was completed, an announcement was made at the Courthouse Square that the new professional baseball team in Dayton would be known as the Dayton Dragons.

April 6, 2000: The Dragons won at Lansing 7-2 in their first official game. The game was the start of a 16-game, five-city road trip for the Dragons as the ballpark was completed in Dayton. They finished the trip with a record of 10-6.

April 27, 2000: The Dragons opened Day Air Ballpark by defeating the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 4-3. Austin Kearns scored the first Dayton run, Casey Bookout hit the first Dayton home run, and starting pitcher Jim Manias earned the first Dayton victory.

July 20, 2000: Dayton’s Austin Kearns began a streak of reaching base in 14 consecutive plate appearances that continued over the next three games. Kearns had home runs in all three games including two each on July 21 and 22.

July 24, 2000: Dayton outfielder Austin Kearns hit a home run in his eighth consecutive game, a new league record. Kearns hit home runs in each game from July 17-24 and over those eight games, he batted .720 (18 for 25) with 10 home runs, 20 RBI, and 19 runs scored.

April 19, 2001: The Dragons erased a nine-run defict to complete what still ranks as their biggest comeback victory in team history. The Dragons trailed at Lansing 9-0 at the end of the second inning before battling back to win, 10-9. A three-run home run by Samone Peters in the sixth inning got the Dragons to within three at 9-6, and a two-run homer by Wily Mo Pena in the seventh keyed a four-run inning for the lead and eventual win.

May 19, 2001: For the first time in Dragons history, the team won a game on a walk-off home run. Samone Peters blasted a home run to break a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the ninth and give the Dragons a walk-off 4-3 victory over Kane County at Day Air Ballpark.

June 10, 2001: Dayton’s slugging star, Samone Peters, blasted a “walk-off” grand slam home run to break a 2-2 tie and give the Dragons a 6-2 victory over Beloit at Day Air Ballpark. It is one of only two walk-off grand slams in Dragons history (the other came on 7/18/13). Peters hit 28 home runs that season, still a single-season club record.

June 19, 2001: In their second season of existence, the Dragons hosted the Midwest League All-Star Game at Day Air Ballpark. Notable players who participated included Miguel Cabrera, Justin Morneau, and Adrian Gonzalez, who would each go on to play in numerous Major League all-star games.

August 7, 2001: Dragons pitcher Josh Hall struck out 14 batters in a 7-4 win at Cedar Rapids. The single-game strikeout total is tied for the most in Dragons history and ranks first in Dragons road games.

August 9, 2001: Dragons outfielder Wily Mo Pena became the first Dayton player ever to hit three home runs in one game. Pena hit three homers at Cedar Rapids and also added a single, collecting 13 total bases, which is tied for the club single-game record with Austin Kearns. The Dragons scored 21 runs in the game, also still a club record.

June 15, 2002: The Dragons defeated Burlington 8-1 to begin a 13-game winning streak that was not surpassed by a Dragons team until 2025. Wandel Campana hit two home runs and Bobby Basham allowed just one run in eight innings to lead the way. The winning streak included the first 11 games of the second half after two wins to close the first half, propelling the Dragons into the playoffs.

June 23, 2002: Dragons pitcher Bobby Basham began an amazing streak of three consecutive nineinning shutouts when he beat South Bend 5-0 at Day Air Ballpark. Basham also fired nine-inning shutouts on June 28 and July 3 of that year, an accomplishment that will likely never be matched. There have been only three nine-inning shutouts thrown by Dragons pitchers since 2008, and none since 2017.

Big Inning Month

The Dragons have scored 11 runs in a single inning four times, which is the club record. Amazingly, three of the four came in the same month--July, 2007--and two of them came within a three-day window. The Dragons scored 11 runs in the 4th inning on July 3, 2007, and 11 in the 6th two days later on July 5, both at home against Great Lakes. Incredibly, they were shutout in the middle game on July 4, as Clayton Kershaw fired four scoreless innings for the Loons. The Dragons then scored 11 in the 4th on July 17 when Logan Parker hit two three-run homers in the same frame as the team hit a club record four home runs in the inning.

Dragons History

April 30, 2004: The Dragons scored 11 runs in the top of the ninth inning to erase a 7-1 deficit and win at Lansing, 12-7. The six-run deficit is the largest the Dragons have ever overcome in the final inning of a game. Chris Dickerson hit a three-run home run to pull the Dragons close, and two batters later, Joey Votto hit a game-tying homer. Ryan Fry also had a home run in the inning. The Dragons sent 15 batters to the plate in the frame. Their 10 hits and 11 runs in an inning are still club records.

July 2, 2004: The Dragons played their longest game in franchise history, an 18-inning marathon at South Bend that lasted five hours, 33 minutes. The Dragons won the game 7-6. Dayton scored one run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game at 6-6. The teams then played eight consecutive scoreless innings before the Dragons scored in the top of the 18th to take a 7-6 lead, and Dragons reliever Jean Granado worked a scoreless bottom of the 18th. Among those Dayton players who played the entire 18 innings were future Reds Joey Votto and Chris Dickerson, and future Dragons manager Luis Bolivar.

May 8, 2006: Jay Bruce, a 19-year-old outfielder who had been the Reds first round draft pick in 2005, connected on his first career two-homer game as the Dragons defeated Cedar Rapids, 10-4 at Day Air Ballpark. Bruce drove in four runs in the game.

May 13, 2006: Johnny Cueto fired the first no-hitter by a Dragons pitcher in team history. It came in the second game of a doubleheader in Appleton, Wisconsin, scheduled for seven innings. Cueto cruised through the first five, striking out eight and walking two without allowing a hit as only two balls left the infield. Rain stopped the game before the sixth inning and it did not resume. Cueto was credited with a no-hitter in the rain-shortened game. Cueto pitched a complete game in his next start (another seven-inning game) allowing just one hit.

March 31, 2007: The Cincinnati Reds and Florida Marlins met in an exhibition game at Day Air Ballpark. The Reds lineup featured future Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and former Dragons Adam Dunn, Edwin Encarnacion, and Todd Coffey.

April 18, 2007: The Dragons defeated Quad Cities 5-2, keyed by a pair of doubles by shortstop Chris Valaika. The win gave the Dragons a 9-0 record on the year, their best start in franchise history. They eventually won the East Division first half title with a record of 44-26, which still ranks as their best first half victory total and winning percentage.

May 6, 2007: Dragons lead-off hitter Drew Stubbs blasted a tie-breaking home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Dragons a 2-1 win over Kane County. Stubbs had been the Reds first round pick in 2006 out of the University of Texas. The win gave the Dragons an amazing record of 22-4 after their first 26 games.

June 5, 2007: In a game that featured dramatic ninth inning home runs by both teams, the Dragons defeated Lansing 5-4. The Lugnuts tied the game with a home run in the top of the ninth inning before Dayton catcher Eddie Rodriguez ended it with a “walk-off” homer in the bottom of the ninth. The Dragons were on their way to winning the first half East Division championship.

July 17, 2007: Dragons first baseman Logan Parker hit two three-run home runs in the same inning in a record setting bottom of the fourth against Cedar Rapids at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons scored 11 runs in the inning to tie a club record (they have scored 11 in an inning four times, including three times in that month of July in 2007). The Dragons set a club record with four home runs in the inning. Fernando Encarnacion and Justin Turner also hit home runs in the fourth.

August 19, 2007: Dayton third baseman Juan Francisco became just the second player in franchise history to hit three home runs in a game in an 8-7 Dragons win over Lansing.

Sept. 2, 2007: For the first time in Dragons history, three consecutive Dayton batters connected on home runs. In a game against South Bend at Day Air Ballpark, Todd Frazier, Jason Louwsma, and Denis Phipps hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the second inning. The Dragons repeated this accomplishment on 6/13/15.

Sept. 4, 2008: Dragons shortstop Zack Cozart hit a two-run home run as the Dragons wrapped up a two-game sweep of a first round playoff series with a 7-3 win at Lansing. The Dragons advanced to the league semi-finals for the first time since 2001 but lost to South Bend.

April 4, 2009: The Dragons hosted the Cincinnati Reds in the first “Futures Game” at Day Air Ballpark. The Futures team included Todd Frazier, Drew Stubbs, Zack Cozart, Chris Heisey, and Devin Mesoraco, who would all take on key roles with the Reds over the next several years.

June 20, 2009: Reds star first baseman Joey Votto returned to the Dragons on a Major League injury rehab assignment, five years after he had last played for Dayton. Votto cranked a long home run in his first at-bat in the first inning against West Michigan at Day Air Ballpark and went 2 for 4 in the game. He played one more game, on June 21, before ending his rehab assignment.

Dragons History

July 5, 2009: Dayton outfielder Byron Wiley became the third player in franchise history to hit three home runs in one game. Wiley’s big game came in a wild contest at West Michigan in which the clubs combined to score 31 runs, most ever in a Dragons game.

August 8, 2009: Dayton’s Kevyn Feiner connected on four doubles in one game at Lansing to tie a league record and establish a new franchise record that still stands.

July 25, 2010: The Dragons and Quad Cities River Bandits played the longest game ever at Day Air Ballpark, a 16-inning contest that lasted five hours, 21 minutes (it was the Dragons longest home game and second longest overall behind 7/2/2004 at South Bend). The Sunday afternoon game began at 4:02 p.m. and was tied 5-5 after nine innings. The game was still tied when a Quad Cities batter hit what initially appeared to be a routine, high fly ball to center field with two outs and the bases loaded in the top of the 16th inning, but the Dragons outfielder lost the ball in the twilight sky just minutes after an 8:56 p.m. sunset, allowing all three runners to score as Quad Cities won, 8-5.

Sept. 6, 2010: The Dragons completed their season with a home attendance total of 597,433, breaking their own record for the Single-A classification of professional baseball. The record continues to stand.

June 29, 2011: Dragons starting pitcher Daniel Renken struck out 10 consecutive batters at Day Air Ballpark against the Lansing Lugnuts. Renken finished the night with 14 strikeouts over six shutout innings to tie a club record set by Josh Hall on August 7, 2001.

July 9, 2011: The Dragons enjoyed their 815th consecutive sold-out date at Day Air Ballpark to break the all-time record in North America, surpassing the total of 814 by the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. Donald Lutz hit a home run in a 4-1 Dragons win over South Bend.

July 21, 2011: Dayton’s Donald Lutz became the only Dragons player ever to hit for the cycle, doing it in reverse order against Peoria when he had a home run, triple, double, and single, all before the end of the fifth inning. Dragons second baseman Ronald Torreyes had five hits in the same game to tie a club record.

July 23, 2011: A crowd of 8,859 at Day Air Ballpark helped the Dragons celebrate their new all-time record for consecutive sold-out dates, officially set two weeks earlier on July 9. NBA hall of famer Magic Johnson and former Ohio State star Archie Griffin, both Dragons part-owners at the time, were on hand along with a long list of dignitaries that also included Minor League Baseball president Pat O’Conner, former Reds MVP George Foster, and Midwest League President George Spelius. The Dragons won the game 7-6 over Burlington, breaking a 6-6 tie in the bottom of the ninth inning when Billy Hamilton scored from second base on a sacrifice bunt and a throwing error.

August 23, 2011: The Dragons were named Minor League Baseball Organization of the Year by Ballpark Digest.

Sept. 3, 2011: Dragons shortstop Billy Hamilton stole three bases at Day Air Ballpark against Lansing to give him 100 for the season. He finished the year with 103, the most ever (at the time) in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Hamilton moved up the ladder in the Reds system in 2012 and stole 155 to establish a new professional baseball record.

Sept. 8, 2011: Donald Lutz had three hits including a two-run home run to lead the Dragons to a 7-3 win in the opener to the first round of the playoffs with Lansing at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons lost the next two games on the road to the Lugnuts, ending their season after a franchise best 83-57 record during the regular season. The 83 wins still stand as a club record.

April 27, 2012: For the only time in franchise history, the Dragons played a game in a Major League ballpark. The Dragons and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers met at Miller Park in Milwaukee. The roof was closed despite warm spring temperatures of 67 degrees. The Dragons fell to the Rattlers, 3-0.

July 4, 2012: The first eight Dragons batters in the first inning reached base and scored in a 17-4 Dayton win over South Bend at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons led 12-1 after two innings and led 17-1 after six. The Dragons set a club record with 24 hits. Kyle Waldrop and Joe Terry each had four hits, with Terry reaching that total despite not being in the starting lineup.

June 18, 2013: The Dragons hosted the Midwest League All-Star Game at Day Air Ballpark for the second time in franchise history. Dragons outfielder Jesse Winker was a starter for the East Division team and won the pre-game Home Run Derby. The top prospects in the game included shortstop Carlos Correa and outfielder Byron Buxton.

July 18, 2013: Dragons slugger Seth Mejias-Brean provided the most dramatic ending to a win in team history. Trailing Beloit 6-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Dragons loaded the bases with one out. Mejias-Brean then drilled a “walk-off” grand slam home run to right-center field to give his team a 7-6 win. It was the first walk-off grand slam when trailing by three runs in Dragons history and the first anywhere in the Reds organization in five years.

Dragons History

April 14, 2014: The Dragons jumped out to one of their best starts in franchise history, building an 11-0 lead over Clinton by the end of the second inning at Day Air Ballpark. Dayton went on to win the game 13-5, led by catcher Joe Hudson, who had two doubles and four RBI.

May 1, 2014: Reds all-star relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, considered to be among the hardest throwers in baseball history, made an injury rehabilitation assigned for the Dragons, starting the game at Day Air Ballpark against Lansing. Chapman threw a pitch at 101 mph, setting an official stadium record that was not broken until Hunter Greene reached 102 mph in 2018. Chapman faced three batters, retiring all of them while notching two strikeouts. He threw another scoreless inning for the Dragons two days later at Lake County.

Sept. 1, 2014: Switch-hitting Dragons infielder Ronald Bueno achieved a baseball rarity, getting two hits in the same inning (the third), including one from the left side of the plate and one from the right. The Dragons won at Lake County 13-4 in the final game of the season.

June 13, 2015: For the second time in Dragons history, three consecutive Dayton batters connected on home runs. In a game against Beloit at Day Air Ballpark, Jose Ortiz, Jimmy Pickens, and Luis Gonzalez hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the second inning.

August 15, 2015: Dragons outfielder Aristides Aquino lined a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning at Day Air Ballpark to give the Dragons a 6-4 win over Burlington. It was the 19th walk-off home run in Dragons history, and the last one until Justice Thompson’s blast in 2021.

August 22, 2016: In a contest remembered as the “skunk game,” the Dragons roared back from a late seven-run deficit to defeat Lansing in one of the most dramatic comebacks in franchise history. The Dragons trailed 10-3 in the sixth inning before cutting the deficit to 10-9 in the eighth. With one out in the bottom of the ninth, a skunk emerged from near the first base dugout and ran across the outfield, causing a delay of about six minutes before the grounds crew could corral the animal. The Dragons then tied the game on a two-out RBI single by James Vasquez and won it on a walk-off hit by Chris Okey.

April 1, 2017: The Dragons hosted the Cincinnati Reds in the second “Futures Game” at Day Air Ballpark. The Reds closed out spring training by battling a team made up of their top prospects. The Futures team included Nick Senzel, Jesse Winker, Tyler Stephenson, Aristides Aquino, Taylor Trammell, Shed Long, and many other top prospects.

May 20, 2017: Three Dragons pitchers combined for the first nine-inning no-hitter in Dragons history. Starting pitcher Scott Moss worked six innings, allowing three walks and two hit batsmen, but no hits, while throwing 84 pitches. Carlos Machorro, in his first game with the team, followed Moss and went two perfect innings. Then Brian Hunter tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning to complete the no-hitter against Bowling Green at Day Air Ballpark. Third baseman John Sansone fielded a ground ball and threw to first for the game’s final out. The Dragons won the game, 2-0.

July 30, 2017: Dragons star Jose Siri extended his hitting streak to 36 consecutive games to break the 40-year-old league record of 35 that had stood since 1977. His record-breaking hit came on an 0-2 pitch in his final at-bat of the game at Fort Wayne. Siri eventually extended his hitting streak to 39 straight games.

Sept. 7, 2017: Dragons starting pitcher Scott Moss fired six shutout innings as the Dragons defeated West Michigan 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs. The win evened the series, and the Dragons defeated West Michigan the next night to win the set and advance to the league semi-finals for the first time since 2008 and the fourth time in franchise history.

May 22, 2018: Dayton’s Jeter Downs ended the first game of a doubleheader with a walk-off RBI single, then led off the bottom of the first inning of the second game with a home run. Downs had two consecutive Dayton at-bats on the same day with RBI in both (no other Dayton player batted between his two at-bats). According to Jason Stark of the Athletic, no player in Major League history ever had two consecutive at-bats for the same team on the same day and recorded RBI in both at-bats. Minor League historical stats are not as widely available.

April 23, 2019: Dragons catcher Pablo Manzanero hit three home runs in one game at Lake County. He became the fourth player in Dragons history to hit three homers in a single game.

July 27, 2019: Dragons outfielder Brian Rey set a club record with eight runs batted in as the Dragons won at Fort Wayne, 14-7. Rey hit a grand slam home run in the first inning, a three-run double in the second, and a solo homer in the fourth.

June 8, 2021: After trailing Great Lakes 7-0, the Dragons battled back to win 8-7, getting a two-run home run by Quincy McAfee to start the comeback in the fourth, and a three-run double by McAfee in the sixth that gave them the lead. Carson Spiers threw six scoreless innings, allowing one hit with nine strikeouts, in one of the finest relief appearances in franchise history. The win matched the largest comeback margin for the Dragons over the last 17 years.

Dragons History

June 9, 2021: After erasing a seven-run deficit to win on the previous night, the Dragons battled back from a 5-0 deficit to defeat Great Lakes 6-5. Dayton scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth for the win. It was the first known instance of the Dragons coming back from deficits of at least five runs on back-to-back nights to win.

July 8, 2021: In the longest nine-inning game in Dragons history, at four hours, 12 minutes, the Dragons came from behind to defeat West Michigan 10-8 at Day Air Ballpark. Dayton overcame an 8-7 deficit by scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth, capped by a tie-breaking RBI single by Mariel Bautista.

Sept. 19, 2021: The Dragons defeated Fort Wayne at Day Air Ballpark 5-3 to complete a sweep of the six-game series to end the season. It was the first six-game series sweep in Dragons history.

July 7, 2022: Dragons infielder Elly De La Cruz hit home runs left-handed and right-handed in the same game, the first time a Dragons player had done so since 2010. Two nights later, on July 9, De La Cruz again homered from both sides of the plate in the same game. Both games were against West Michigan at Day Air Ballpark.

August 27, 2022: Dragons outfielder Jay Allen II stole five bases in one game at Quad Cities, breaking the club record of four set earlier in the same season by Jose Torres.

July 23-25, 2023: In back-to-back games, the Dragons trailed with two outs and the bases empty in the ninth inning but rallied to win. On July 23 vs. Wisconsin, the Dragons trailed 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth when Hayden Jones belted a game-tying home run. Two batters later, Edwin Arroyo lined a game-winning single to center field. In the next game, on July 25 at Great Lakes, the Dragons trailed 2-0 with two outs in the top of the ninth inning when Arroyo doubled, Austin Callahan walked, and Ruben Ibarra blasted a 451’ three-run home run to left field to give the Dragons a 3-2 lead.

August 16, 2023: Dragons relievers Zach Maxwell and Andrew Moore combined for an accomplishment that may have never before been done in Midwest League history. Moore reached 100 mph with his fastball in the sixth inning, and Maxwell reach 100 in the seventh. Two different pitchers in consecutive innings reached triple digits with their fastballs.

April 17, 2024: Dragons reliever Luis Mey threw a 103 mph fastball at Day Air Ballpark against Fort Wayne, breaking the club record of 102 mph set by Hunter Greene in 2018.

June 14-15, 2024: For the first time since record-keeping regarding comeback wins began in 2010, the Dragons erased bottom of the ninth inning deficits to earn walk-off wins in the ninth on two consecutive nights. They trailed Great Lakes 3-0 on June 14 before scoring four in the ninth to win. They trailed the Loons the next night 4-2 going to the bottom of the ninth before scoring three to win, keyed by a two-run, game-tying home run by Carlos Jorge and a game-winning RBI single by Logan Tanner later in the ninth inning.

July 9, 2024: Dragons starting pitcher Ryan Cardona enjoyed his second straight start without allowing a hit, giving him 11 consecutive no-hit innings over two straight starts.

August 15, 2024: John Michael Faile hit a home run in his first game with the Dragons, and followed up with home runs in each of his next two games as well. The Dragons topped Fort Wayne 14-3, scoring runs in eight of the nine innings and collecting hits in all nine innings.

August 23, 2024: Dragons third baseman Cam Collier became just the second player in Dragons history to hit three home runs in a home game, an 11-4 win over Cedar Rapids. Collier hit homers to left, center, and right field in the game, driving in five runs. Juan Francisco, on August 19, 2007, was the other Dayton player with a three-homer game at home. The win was the Dragons ninth in a row, tying for the third longest winning streak in franchise history.

Sept. 2, 2024: The Dragons defeated Great Lakes 1-0 to clinch the Second Half East Division title, earning their first playoff berth since 2017. Ryan Cardona, Brody Jessee, and Simon Miller combined on a three-hit shutout.

June 22, 2025: The Dragons battled back from an eight-run deficit to defeat Fort Wayne, their second biggest comeback in team history and their biggest at home. After trailing 10-2 in the fifth inning and 11-4 in the middle of the sixth, Dayton erupted for eight runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 12-11 lead and close out the scoring. Anthony Stephan had four hits, six RBI, and a game-tying three-run home run in the sixth.

Sept. 2, 2025: The Dragons defeated Lansing 4-3 to post their 14th consecutive victory to set a new club record. The winning streak eventually reached 15 (August 17-Sept. 3), the longest anywhere in Minor League Baseball since 2023, and the longest on record in the Midwest League since 1965. The Dragons posted back-to-back six-game series sweeps (vs. Peoria, at Fort Wayne) during the winning streak, just their second and third sweeps of six-game sets in team history.

2000 Season Recap

70-67 Overall 1st Half: 31-36; 2nd Half 39-31 Midwest League Eastern Division 2nd Half Wild Card

Baseball returned to the Miami Valley for the first time in 51 years as the Dayton Dragons opened Day Air Ballpark for an historic opening night on April 27. Manager Freddie Benavides led Dayton to a playoff berth in its first season by virtue of capturing the MWL Eastern Division’s Second-Half wild card. The Dragons advanced to the playoff semi-finals, earning an opening round win over West Michigan, two-games-to-one, before losing in two games to the Michigan Battle Cats in the second round. Austin Kearns was named the MWL’s Co-Prospect of the Year (with Albert Pujols) and a post season all-star. He led the league in home runs and RBI while batting .306. Right-hander Travis Thompson joined the Dragons from the Clinton Lumber Kings in late May (in an unusual situation, the Reds had two affiliates in the same league in 2000) and earned 11 wins with Dayton after notching five in Clinton. His 16 victories tied for the league lead. Adam Dunn spent the entire season with the Dragons before going on to hit 462 MLB home runs.

2001 Season Recap

82-57 Overall 1st Half: 41-29; 2nd Half 41-28 Midwest League Eastern Division 1st Half Champions

In Donnie Scott’s first year as manager, the Dragons captured the Midwest League First-Half Eastern Division crown with a 41-29 record. After hosting the MWL All-Star game, Dayton had a strong second half, finishing 41-28, three games behind the Michigan Battle Cats.

In the playoffs, the Dragons defeated the Lansing Lugnuts in the first round with a two-game sweep. The Dragons lost to South Bend in the second round, two-games-to-none.

Wily Mo Pena led the MWL with 113 RBI, setting a club record. For the second straight year, the Dragons had the league’s top home run hitter as Samone Peters hammered a club record 28. Josh Hall’s 2.65 ERA was tops in the league, while fellow righty Ryan Mottl’s 15 wins tied for the league lead. The Dragons were represented in the all-star game by Peters, Randy Ruiz, Wandel Campana, and Dustin Moseley.

2002 Season Recap

73-67 Overall 1st Half: 32-38; 2nd Half 41-29 Midwest League Eastern Division 2nd Half Wild Card

The Dragons, under manager Donnie Scott, never quite got on track in the season’s first half and struggled to a 32-38 fifth-place finish in the Midwest League’s Eastern Division, 10 games behind the Michigan Battle Cats. The Dragons got complete game pitching performances from Bobby Basham and Andy Boutwell to win the final two games of the first half. They opened the second half by winning their first 11 games to build a 13-game winning streak, the longest in franchise history and the third longest in all of professional baseball in 2002 en route to a 41-29 second half record.

Basham fired three shutouts and four complete games among his 13 starts, posting a 1.64 ERA. Reliever Nate Cotton notched a club-record 34 saves. Strong pitching and the hitting of Edwin Encarnacion, Randy Ruiz, Noochie Varner and Chris Williamson carried the Dragons to a second-half playoff spot. Dayton fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps in the opening round of the playoffs, two-games-to-none. Varner, who hit .309 with 49 extra base hits and 37 stolen bases, actually played against the Dragons in the playoffs after the Reds traded him to the Detroit Tigers organization with a week to go in the regular season. Varner, Boutwell, Cotton, Encarnacion, starting pitchers Daylan Childress and Brad Salman, and catcher Bryan Prince all played in the mid-season MWL All-Star Game.

2003 Season Recap

61-78 Overall 1st Half: 35-35; 2nd Half 26-43 Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

In his third year as manager of the Dragons, Donnie Scott fielded the youngest team in the four-year history of the club. The Dragons went 35-35 in the first-half, six games behind division-winning Fort Wayne. In the second half, the Dragons were tied for the Eastern Division’s top spot as late as mid-July, but injuries to key personnel in Dayton and throughout the Cincinnati system impacted the Dragons roster. The team finished the second half with a 26-43 record, 17.5 games behind first place South Bend. Seven Dragons played in the Midwest League AllStar Game including Todd Coffey, Juan Frias, Ryan Hanigan, Kevin Howard, Domonique Lewis, Mark Schramek, and Eddy Valdez. Future NL MVP Joey Votto spent the first half of the season with the Dragons before heading to Rookie-level Billings for the second half. He would return to Dayton in 2004.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2003 BATTERS

2004 Season Recap

48-92 Overall 1st Half: 27-43; 2nd Half 21-49 Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons struggled to a 48-92 record under first-year manager Alonzo Powell, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Dragons finished 27-43 in the first-half of the season, 15.0 games behind Eastern Division winning South Bend. The second-half of the season started on a high note for the Dragons as the team picked up a second half opening game win over Lansing in extra innings to mark the first (and only) time all season that Dayton was over .500 in a half of baseball in 2004. The Dragons finished the second half at 21-49, 19.0 games behind first place West Michigan. Dayton once again lost key players to both injury and promotions within the Cincinnati system and used 51 different players in 2004.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2004

inal Pitching Statistics 2004

2005 Season Recap

60-79 Overall 1st Half: 30-40; 2nd Half 30-39 Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons missed out on the playoffs for the third consecutive year, finishing the regular season at 60-79 overall. Dayton limped out of the gate with a 7-14 record in the month of April, and would never hit the .500 mark on the season. The Dragons finished 30-40 in the first half of the season, 11.0 games behind Eastern Division champion South Bend. Dayton opened up the second half of the season with three consecutive victories over Fort Wayne to put themselves in first place, a post they would only occupy for five days. After the hot start, the rest of the season was very similar to the first half as the Dragons closed the second half with a 30-39 record, 12.5 games behind South Bend. All total, the Dragons used 48 different players during the 2005 campaign as injuries and promotions affected the day-to-day lineup of the team. Several Dragons players earned promotions during the 2005 season: Drew Anderson made the jump from single-A Dayton all the way to AAA Louisville; John Purdom went to AA Chattanooga; while Evan Conley, Phil Gentry, Blake Hendley, and Brad Morenko finished up the year in high-A Sarasota. Fans continued to support their Dragons in large numbers in 2005. A total of 572,003 fans made their way to Day Air Ballpark to once again lead the Midwest League and all of Class-A baseball.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2005

2006 Season Recap

67-73 Overall 1st Half: 35-35; 2nd Half 32-38 Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

Under first year manager Billy Gardner, the Dragons posted a 67-73 record, their best since 2002. Their 35-35 1st half record placed them in a tie for 3rd place in the Midwest League Eastern Division, 7.5 games back of eventual champion West Michigan. Injuries, promotions, and trades left the Dragons fighting for the playoffs, eventually fading from the race and finishing 32-38 in the second half. RHP Johnny Cueto posted an 8-1 record with a 2.59 ERA before being promoted to Sarasota, including throwing the first ever Dragons no-hitter in a rain-shortened game at Wisconsin. RHP Carlos Fisher led the team with 12 wins, and LHP Travis Wood recorded a season high 133 strikeouts. RHP Zach Ward’s 2.29 ERA set a new Dragons record, but he finished the season with the Beloit Snappers after being traded at the deadline for major leaguer Kyle Lohse. OF Jay Bruce led the Dragons in home runs, doubles, and RBI, and won the “Star of Stars Award” after hitting a two-run home run at the All-Star Game in June. 582,903 fans filed into Day Air Ballpark. Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2006

BATTERS

Dayton Final Pitching Statistics 2006

2007 Season Recap

78-62 Overall 1st Half: 44-26; 2nd Half 34-36 Midwest League Eastern Division 1st Half Champions

Donnie Scott returned to the Miami Valley and once again led Dayton to the postseason. The Dragons got off to a blistering start, winning their first nine games and 24 of their first 29 en route to a 44-26 record and first half championship. Infielders Justin Turner, Chris Valaika, and Juan Francisco were chosen to start the Midwest League All-Star Game for the Eastern Division, and were joined on the squad by outfielder Drew Stubbs, and pitchers Rafael Gonzalez, Marcos Mateo, Pedro Viola, and Sean Watson. With a strong Dayton influence, the East beat the West, 8-2. With the loss of players due to promotion and a playoff berth already wrapped up, the Dragons finished the second half at 34-36, 11 games behind the West Michigan Whitecaps. In the playoffs, Dayton took game one on the road over the South Bend Silver Hawks, but lost two straight at Day Air Ballpark to lose the first round series. After the season was complete, the Dayton Dragons landed three players on the Midwest League Post-Season All-Star Team with second baseman Justin Turner, shortstop Chris Valaika, and third baseman Juan Francisco. Over the course of the season, 41 different players saw playing time with the Dragons. A total of 585,348 fans filed into Day Air Ballpark to once again lead the Midwest League in total attendance and the consecutive sellout streak reached 565 games.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2007

2008 Season Recap

66-72 Overall 1st Half: 28-40; 2nd Half 38-32 Midwest League Eastern Division 2nd Half Wild card

For the first time in seven years, the Dragons advanced to the semi-finals of the Midwest League playoffs. The club reached the post-season for the second straight year, taking advantage of a club-record 10-game home winning streak in July to complete the second half with a 38-32 record and earn the Eastern Division wildcard slot. The Dragons swept the Lansing Lugnuts in two straight games in the best-of-three first round of the playoffs before losing to South Bend in two straight in the semi-finals. Two Dragons players, third baseman Brandon Waring and shortstop Zack Cozart, were selected as the best players at their positions in the league on the Post-Season All-Star team. Cozart was also selected as the league’s best defensive infielder by Baseball America. Two of the top prospects in the Reds organization spent parts of the 2008 campaign with the Dragons. Infielder Todd Frazier started the year with the team and third baseman Neftali Soto finished the season with the Dragons. The Dragons established a new club record for average attendance per home game at 8,624. Their full-season total of 586,417 led all minor league teams below the Triple-A level.

2009 Season Recap

59-80 Overall 1st Half: 28-42; 2nd Half 31-38

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons 2009 season was highlighted by the historic Reds Futures Game at Day Air Ballpark on April 4th. This first-of-its-kind event served as the final ‘09 exhibition game for the Cincinnati Reds as they battled a collection of the top prospects in the Reds organization from the A, AA, and AAA levels. The season also featured the return to Dayton of Major League star Joey Votto, who joined the Dragons for a two-game rehab stint in June. Votto belted a home run in his first swing with the Dragons on June 20th. The Dragons got off to a rough start on the field in 2009, suffering through a club-record 11-game losing streak that left them with a mark of 1-12 after 13 games. But the club improved throughout the season and fell just one game short of qualifying for the playoffs for the third straight year. Left-handed starting pitcher Matt Fairel (8-5, 2.93) and catcher Kevin Coddington (.278, 2 HR, 42 RBI, 11 SB) represented the Dragons in the Midwest League All-Star Game in June. Shortstop Miguel Rojas was named “Best Defensive Infielder” in the league in a poll of MWL managers by Baseball America

2010 Season Recap

53-85 Overall 1st Half: 30-39; 2nd Half 23-46

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons won their first five games of the year, but the season was marked by frequent roster changes as the team utilized a club-record 55 players, dropping 24 straight home games from June 29-August 13 to set a club record. Left-handed relief pitcher Donnie Joseph spent the first two months of the season with the Dragons on the way to being named Reds Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Second baseman Henry Rodriguez represented the Dragons in the Midwest League All-Star Game. The Dragons established an alltime Single-A record for single-season attendance with a total of 597,433 (8,535 per game).

2011 Season Recap

83-57 Overall 1st Half: 35-35; 2nd Half 48-22

Midwest League Eastern Division Second Half Champions

The Dragons enjoyed a milestone season in 2011. They garned national attention when they broke the alltime sports record for consecutive sold-out dates on July 9, registering their 815th straight sell-out. The event was covered by CNN, ESPN, the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, the Wall Street Journal, and hundreds of other media outlets. Dragons owners Magic Johnson and Archie Griffin and former Dragons (current Reds) Drew Stubbs, Chris Heisey, and Logan Ondrusek were part of a special celebration on July 23.

On the field, the Dragons set a franchise record with 83 wins and won the second half division title by going 48-22. They lost in the first round of the playoffs to Lansing, two-games-to-one. The Dragons became the first Midwest League team in 16 years to lead the league in both team batting and team pitching, setting club records in both categories. They were just the second MWL since 1969 to lead the league in both runs scored and fewest runs allowed. Dragons pitchers broke the league record in strikeouts.

Perhaps the most memorable element of the Dragons 2011 season was the base stealing exploits of shortstop Billy Hamilton, who swiped 103 bags on the year to break the Reds organizational record. Hamilton and relief pitcher Drew Hayes were selected as full-season Midwest League All-Stars. Starting pitchers Josh Smith and Daniel Corcino and first baseman Dominic D’Anna represented the Dragons in the MWL All-Star Game and Smith led the league in both victories and strikeouts.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2011

Dayton Final Pitching Statistics 2011

2012 Season Recap

The Dragons finished in eighth place in both halves in 2012. Second baseman Ryan Wright represented the club in the Midwest League All-Star Game. The final week of the regular season featured the return to Dayton of Reds all-star Joey Votto when he joined the Dragons for three games on a Major League rehabilitation assignment. The former N.L. MVP became arguably the most decorated player ever to wear a Midwest League uniform when he played for the Dragons, the same season in which he had started at first base in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. On July 4 vs. South Bend at Day Air Ballpark, the first eight Dragons batters in the first inning all reached base and scored. The Dragons scored four more runs in the second inning and led 12-1 after two, winning 17-4 and setting a club record with 24 hits. It was a year of honors for the Dragons franchise. In March, Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal selected the Dragons as one of five finalists for their national “Team of the Year” award. The Dragons became the first Minor League team in any sport to be chosen as a finalist. Then after the season, the Dragons were awarded the John H. Johnson President’s Award, the top honor in Minor League Baseball.

2013 Season Recap

65-74 Overall

1st Half: 28-41; 2nd Half 37-33 Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons narrowly missed out on a post-season berth as the race went down to the final week of the second half. The strength of the team was defense as the Dragons set a club record for fewest errors in a season with 137 over 139 games. The Dragons put together an incredible string of comeback wins at Day Air Ballpark from July 17-30, going 8-2. All eight wins were comeback victories, including two grand slams that gave the team the lead in their final at-bat; two walk-off home runs; and one win in which the Dragons came back from an 8-1 deficit. A walk-off grand slam by Seth Mejias-Brean on July 18 followed three days later by Jesse Winker’s walk-off homer were two of the most dramatic victories. Based on his season in Dayton, Mejias-Brean earned the Reds Minor League Player of the Year award. The Dragons hosted the 49th Midwest League All-Star Game at Day Air Ballpark on June 18. Stephenson, Winker, Zach Vincej, Sal Romano, Alejandro Chacin, Ben Klimesh, Drew Cisco, and Sean Lucas were all selected to play. Major Leaguers Johnny Cueto and Ryan Ludwick both played for the Dragons on injury rehabilitation assignments prior to their return to active duty with the Reds.

Dayton Final Pitching Statistics 2013

2014 Season Recap

68-70 Overall 1st Half: 36-32; 2nd Half 32-38

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons hopes of qualifying for post-season play ended on the last day of the regular season. The Dragons led the second half Eastern Division wildcard race by one-half game with two games to play, but split their final two contests to fall short of the playoffs. In 2014, Major League All-Stars Aroldis Chapman and Brandon Phillips played for the Dragons on injury rehab assignments. On July 10, the Dragons made their first-ever appearance on national television when they were selected by CBS Sports Network for the MiLB Game of the Week at Day Air Ballpark. For the first time in franchise history, the Dragons roster included four first round draft picks (RHP Nick Travieso, OF Phillip Ervin, RHP Nick Howard, and SS Alex Blandino). The Dragons were represented in the Midwest League All-Star Game by Travieso, RHP Sal Romano, LHP Ismael Guillon, and SS Carlton Daal. Travieso led the league in victories while Romano broke the club record for most games started by a pitcher and led the MWL in innings pitched. Dayton

2015 Season Recap

71-68 Overall 1st Half: 39-31; 2nd Half 32-37 Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

After the Dragons playoff hopes came down to the final day of the regular season in 2014 before coming up one victory short, they came even closer in 2015 but again missed out on the post-season. The Dragons finished the first half with a 39-31 record, finishing in a virtual tie with the Great Lakes Loons for the East Division wildcard spot. But the Loons, who played two fewer games due to rain, finished at 38-30. Their .559 winning percentage was two points better than the Dragons mark of .557, just enough to keep the Dragons out of the playoffs. The Dragons enjoyed one of their finest home seasons ever at Day Air Ballpark. They posted a home record of 43-27, including nine consecutive home victories from July 9-21. The Dragons notched 12 “walk-off” wins, three more than they had over the previous two seasons combined. From May 28-July 12, seven of the Dragons 14 home victories came in walk-off style, including six extra-inning wins. For the year, the Dragons were 8-0 in extra inning games at home. On June 13 at Day Air Ballpark, three consecutive Dragons batters blasted home runs against the Beloit Snappers. In the second inning, Jose Ortiz, Jimmy Pickens, and Luis Gonzalez all hit home runs over a stretch of four total pitches. Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle enjoyed a sensational year with the Dragons, earning Cincinnati Reds Minor League Player of the Year honors. He pitched in the mid-season Midwest League All-Star Game, then became the first starting pitcher in Dragons history to be named to the full-season MWL all-star team (one player per position). Mahle’s 2.43 ERA was the second best in franchise hise history. Mahle and fellow starting pitchers Jake Paulson, Wyatt Strahan, and Tejay Antone all finished in the top 10 in the league ERA rankings. Mahle, Antone and reliever Brian Hunter pitched in the MWL All-Star Game.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2015

Dayton Final Pitching Statistics 2015

2016 Season Recap

47-93 Overall 1st Half: 21-49; 2nd Half 26-44

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons roster over the final two months of the season included Reds top prospect Nick Senzel, whose .567 slugging percentage was the highest in franchise history for any player appearing in a least 50 games. On August 13, the Dragons began a nine-game home winning streak that was one short of the all-time franchise record. The winning streak included numerous dramatic victories including an August 14 win against South Bend when five-foot-eight utility man Josciel Veras connected on a game-tying home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth to open the door to a Dragons win in the 10th.

2017 Season Recap

71-69 Overall; 1st Half: 41-29; 2nd Half 26-44 Midwest League East Division 1st Half Wildcard

The Dragons qualified for the Midwest League playoffs for the first time since 2011 and then set a club record for most post-season victories. The Dragons knocked off heavily-favored West Michigan in the first round of the playoffs, two-games-to-one, taking the decisive third game in an epic 11-inning battle that lasted nearly four hours. The Dragons hosted the second Reds Futures Game on April 1. The individual highlight of the season was Jose Siri’s 39-game hitting streak that broke a 40-year-old league record.

2018 Season Recap

58-80 Overall; 1st Half: 31-37; 2nd Half 27-43

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons had an unusal streaky start to the season that continued into May. They opened the year with three straight losses before winning their next nine games. They immediately followed the winning streak with an eight-game losing streak, then won nine of the next 10. They lost the next eight, then won seven of the next eight to run their record on the year to 25-21. But a rough finish to the first half carried into the second half and the Dragons were never able to move back into contention. Hard-throwing pitching prospect Hunter Greene made his debut in a full-season league in Dayton on April 9 before an enthusiastic crowd and a press box filled with national, regional, and local media. Greene’s first pitch with the Dragons was clocked at 100 mph. The second overall pick of the 2017 draft spent four months with the Dragons and showed tremendous improvement over the course of the season. In his final game, he fired a pitch at 102 mph, the fastest pitch ever measured at Day Air Ballpark.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2018

Dayton Final Pitching Statistics 2018

2019 Season Recap

58-82 Overall; 1st Half: 28-42; 2nd Half 30-40

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons celebrated their 20th season in 2019. On March 30, former Dragons players Austin Kearns, Chris Dickerson, and Todd Coffey returned to Day Air Ballpark, along with former Dragons coaches Ken Griffey Sr. and Tom Browning, for the Dragons “20th Season Celebration Game,” though rain prevented the game from being played. The Dragons enjoyed a 10-game winning streak from June 2-12, tied for second longest in franchise history. On April 23, Pabel Manzanero became the fourth player in Dragons history to hit three home runs in one game. On July 27, Brian Rey broke a club record by driving in eight runs in a game with a grand slam home run, three-run double, and a solo homer. Reds first round draft pick Nick Lodolo joined the Dragons for a pair of starts in late July.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2019

Dayton Final Pitching Statistics 2019

2021 Season Recap

65-55 Overall (No Split Season) Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancelation of the entire 2020 season, games resumed on May 4. The league was reclassified to “High-A” after being a “Low-A” league since the Dragons inception in 2000. The league was reduced from 16 teams to 12. The Dragons finished their 120-game season with a record of 65-55, tied for first place with Lake County in the East Division. Their winning percentage of .542 was their highest in a season since 2011. Only two teams reached the playoffs, both from the West Division.

2022 Season Recap

67-61 Overall; 1st Half: 39-27; 2nd Half 28-34

Did Not Qualify for Playoffs

The Dragons got off to a hot start. On June 9, they were 36-15, marking the best record in franchise history through 51 games. At the time, the Dragons winning percentage of .706 was the second best of the 120 teams in the minor leagues. The roster was headlined by all-star Elly De La Cruz, voted MWL Prospect of the Year.

2023 Season Recap

Dragons fans had the chance to watch two players who earned top Reds Minor League awards in 2023. Outfielder Blake Dunn earned the Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award as the Reds Minor League Player of the Year, and starting pitcher Julian Aguiar was named Reds Minor League Pitcher of the Year. MLB Pipeline’s list of top 30 prospects in the Reds organization at the end of the 2023 season featured a whopping 10 players who had played for the Dragons in 2023, headlined by shortstop Edwin Arroyo, who spent the entire year with the Dragons, and was ranked as the Reds #3 prospect and earned the league’s “Best MLB Prospect” award. Arroyo and Aguiar were both named to the full-season MWL All-Star Team. The Dragons broke the club record for team fielding when they committed just 102 errors in a season.

Dayton Final Hitting Statistics 2023

Dayton Final Pitching Statistics 2023

74-58 Overall; 1st Half: 34-32; 2nd Half: 40-26 Midwest League East Division Second Half Champions

The Dragons reached the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season, enjoying a tremendous Second Half when they won the East Division title with a 40-26 record. In the playoffs, the Dragons suffered back-to-back one-run losses as they were eliminated by the evenual MWL champion Lake County Captains. The Dragons full-season winning percentage of .561 and their Second Half winning percentage of .606 both ranked third in franchise history. The Dragons finished with a winning record in both halves for the second time in franchise history. For the first time in franchise history, a player made the jump within a single season from the Dragons to the Reds. Starting pitcher Rhett Lowder spent the first month of the season with Dayton. After stops with Chattanooga and Louisville, he was called up to the Reds to make his MLB debut on August 30.

2000 Wildcard

Dragons in the Midwest League Playoffs

Dayton defeated West Michigan, 2 games to 1

Game 1: Sept. 5 West Michigan 5, @Dayton 2

Dayton Starter: Travis Thompson Game 2: Sept. 6

Dayton 4, @West Michigan 1

Dayton Starter: Brett Haring Game 3: Sept. 7

Dayton 8, @West Michigan 7

Dayton Starter: Jose Acevedo

Notes: In game two, Brett Haring pitched a nine-inning complete game. In game three, Dayton trailed 6-1 after three innings but rallied to win, scoring three in the top of the ninth to overcome a 7-5 deficit.

2000 Semi-Finals

Dayton lost to Michigan, 2 games to 0

Game 1: Sept. 8 Michigan 17, @Dayton 8

Game 2: Sept. 9 @Michigan 7, Dayton 0

Dayton Starter: Brett Gray

Dayton Starter: Travis Thompson

Notes: Adam Dunn had three hits including a double in the Dragons game one loss. Rey Olmedo’s game one home run was the only homer for the Dragons in the 2000 playoffs.

2001 Wildcard Dayton defeated Lansing, 2 games to 0

Game 1: Sept. 4 Dayton 4, @Lansing 2

Dayton Starter: Ryan Mottl Game 2: Sept. 5 @Dayton 7, Lansing 3

Dayton Starter: Adam Sheefel

Notes: In game one, David Espinosa hit a home run and Ryan Mottl allowed just two runs (one earned) in eight innings. In game two, Stephen Smitherman and Brian Peterson had home runs and Wandel Campana had four hits. Adam Sheefel allowed just one run in six innings for the win.

2001 Semi-Finals South Bend defeated Dayton, 2 games to 0

Game 1: Sept. 7 @South Bend 8, Dayton 3

Dayton Starter: Ryan Snare Game 2: Sept. 8 South Bend 5, @Dayton 0

Dayton Starter: Dustin Moseley

Notes: Mike Calitri had a home run in a game one loss. In game two, the Dragons were limited to just three hits and no runs at home. Randy Ruiz had two of the three hits, including a double.

2002 Wildcard West Michigan defeated Dayton, 2 games to 0

Game 1: Sept. 3 West Michigan 3, @Dayton 2

Dayton Starter: Bobby Basham Game 2: Sept. 4 @West Michigan 7, Dayton 2

Dayton Starter: Chris Gruler

Notes: In game one, Edwin Encarnacion hit a first inning home run, but West Michigan broke a 2-2 with a run in the 9th to win. In game two, West Michigan broke open a 3-2 game with four in the 8th.

2007 Wildcard South Bend defeated Dayton, 2 games to 1

Game 1: Sept. 5 Dayton 3, @South Bend 1

Dayton Starter: Daniel Guerrero Game 2: Sept. 6 South Bend 8, @Dayton 4

Dayton Starter: Rafael Gonzalez Game 3: Sept. 7 South Bend 7, @Dayton 5

Dayton Starter: Anthony Gressick Notes: In game one, Daniel Guerrero allowed just one run in eight innings for the win. Logan Parker hit a three-run home run in game two that gave Dayton a 4-2 lead after five innings before South Bend rallied. In game three, South Bend jumped out to a 7-1 lead. Todd Frazier and Zack Cozart had Dayton homers.

2008 Wildcard Dayton defeated Lansing, 2 games to 0

Game 1: Sept. 3 @Dayton 3, Lansing 1

Dayton Starter: Jeremy Horst Game 2: Sept. 4 Dayton 7, @Lansing 3

Dayton Starter: Enerio Del Rosario Notes: Jeremy Horst tossed 6.2 shutout innings in game one. Zack Cozart homered in game two.

2008 Semi-Finals South Bend defeated Dayton, 2 games to 0 Game 1: Sept. 7 South Bend 5, @Dayton 2

Dayton Starter: Luis Montano Game 2: Sept. 9 @South Bend 4, Dayton 3

Dayton Starter: Jeremy Horst Notes: South Bend came from behind in both games. Brandon Waring hit a home run to give Dayton an early lead in game one. Dayton’s Jake Kahaulelio and Michael McKinnon both homered early in game 2.

2011 Wildcard

Lansing defeated Dayton, 2 games to 1

Game 1: Sept. 8 @Dayton 7, Lansing 3

Dayton Starter: Daniel Corcino Game 2: Sept. 9 @Lansing 3, Dayton 2

Dayton Starter: Josh Smith Game 3: Sept. 10 @Lansing 4, Dayton 3

Dayton Starter: Kyle Lotzkar Notes: Donald Lutz homered in game one, and Dayton held a lead with two outs in the bottom of the ninth of game two before Lansing’s walk-off homer. Billy Hamilton had 3 hits, 2 stolen bases in game three.

2017 Wildcard Dayton defeated West Michigan, 2 games to 1

Game 1: Sept. 6 West Michigan 3, @Dayton 2

Dayton Starter: Andrew Jordan Game 2: Sept. 7 Dayton 2, @West Michigan 1

Dayton Starter: Scott Moss Game 3: Sept. 8 Dayton 4, @West Mich. 3 (11 inn)

Dayton Starter: Tony Santillan

Notes: Bruce Yari homered and Dayton held a 2-0 lead with two outs in the 9th in game one, but lost. Scott Moss tossed six scoreless innings in game two to win and even the series. Dayton took a 3-1 to the bottom of the ninth in game three before WM tied the game. Dayton’s Cassidy Brown doubled and scored in the 11th for the win.

2017 Semi-Finals Fort Wayne defeated Dayton, 2 games to 1 Game 1: Sept. 9 Dayton 2, @Fort Wayne 1

Dayton Starter: Wennington Romero Game 2: Sept. 10 Fort Wayne 6, @Dayton 0

Dayton Starter: Andrew Jordan

Dayton Starter: Matt Blandino Game 3: Sept. 11 Fort Wayne 3, @Dayton 0

Notes: Jose Siri had three hits and Wennington Romero allowed one unearned run in 6.1 innings to lead Dayton to a game one win, but the Dragons did not score in the remaining 2 games of the series at home.

2024 Wildcard Lake County defeated Dayton, 2 games to 0 Game 1: Sept. 10 Lake County 4, @Dayton 3

Dayton Starter: Ryan Cardona Game 2: Sept. 12 @Lake County 5, Dayton 4

Dayton Starter: Brian Edgington

Notes: The Dragons took a 2-1 lead to the 9th inning in game one before Lake County scored three runs. In game two, they had the tying run at third with one out in the ninth but stranded the runner.

Dragons Major League Connection

Dragons in the Major Leagues (157)

Name (Season w/Dragons)

Abbott, Andrew, P (2022)

Acevedo, Jose, P (2000)

Aguiar, Julian, P (2022-23)

Antone, Tejay, P (2015)

Aquino, Aristides, OF (2015)

Ashcraft, Graham, P (2022)

Bailey, Homer, P (2005)

Barnhart, Tucker, C (2011)

Barrero, Jose (Garcia), SS (2018)

Bergolla, William, 2B (2002)

Bernardino, Brennan, P (2022)

Blandino, Alex, SS (2014)

Booker, Chris, P (2003)

Boyle, Joe, P (2022)

Bruce, Jay, OF (2006)

Burns, Chase, P (2025)

Callihan, Tyler, 2B/3B (2022-23)

Carroll, Scott, P (2008)

Chacin, Alejandro, P (2013-15)

Christiani, Nick, P (2010)

Coffey, Todd, P (2002-03)

Contreras, Carlos, P (2012)

Corcino, Daniel, P (2010-11)

Cozart, Zack, SS (2007-08)

Crook, Narciso, OF (2022)

Cueto, Johnny, P (2006) Davis, Noah, P (2021)

De La Cruz, Elly, SS (2022)

Del Rosario, Enerio, P (2008)

Denorfia, Chris, OF (2002)

Diaz, Alexis, P (2022) Dickerson, Chris, OF (2004) Downs, Jeter, INF (2022) Duarte, Daniel, P (2022) Dunn, Adam, OF (2000) Dunn, Blake, OF (2023) Encarnacion, Edwin, 3B (2001-02) Ervin, Phillip, OF (2013-14) Fairchild, Stuart, OF (2018) Fisher, Carlos, P (2006) Francisco, Juan, 3B (2007) Frazier, Todd, 3B/OF (2007-08) Friedl, TJ, OF (2017) Garrett, Amir, P (2013-14) Greene, Hunter, P (2022) Gregorius, Didi, SS (2010) Guevara, Carlos, P (2003-04) Hall, Josh, P (2001) Hamilton, Billy, SS (2011) Hanigan, Ryan, C (2002-03) Hayes, Drew, P (2011) Heisey, Chris, OF (2007) Hendrix, Ryan, P (2016-17) Hernandez, Ariel, P (2016) Hinds, Rece, OF (2022) Horst, Jeremy, P (2008) Hudson, Joe, C (2013-14) Hurtubise, Jacob, OF (2021) India, Jonathan, 3B (2018) Janish, Paul, SS (2005-06) Joseph, Donnie, P (2009-10) Karcher, Ricky, P (2021) Kearns, Austin, OF (2000) Kolozsvary, Mark, C (2022) Koronka, John, P (2001) Kravetz, Evan, P (2021-22) Kuhnel, Joel, P (2017)

LaMarre, Ryan, OF (2010)

Lively, Ben, P (2013)

(listed alphabetically)

Name (Season w/Dragons)

Lodolo, Nick, P (2022)

Lopez, Alejo, 2B/3B (2018) Long, Shed, 2B (2015-16)

Lorenzen, Michael, P (2013)

Lowder, Rhett, P (2024)

Lutz, Donald, 1B/OF (2011) Madritsch, Bobby, P (2000) Mahle, Tyler, P (2015)

Manuel, Robert, P (2006) Marte, Noelvi, SS (2022)

Mateo, Marcos, P (2007)

Maxwell, Zach, P (2023)

McLain, Matt SS (2021)

Mejias-Brean, Seth, INF (2013)

Mesoraco, Devin, C (2008)

Mey, Luis, P (2024)

Moreta, Dauri, P (2017-18)

Moseley, Dustin, P (2001) Naughton, Packy, P (208)

O’Grady, Brian, OF/1B (2015) Okey, Chris, C (2022)

Olmedo, Ray, SS (2000)

Ondrusek, Logan, P (2006)

Partch, Curtis, P (2008-09)

Pena, Wily Mo, OF (2001) Peralta, Wandy, P (2013) Perez, Miguel, C (2003-04) Petty, Chase, P (2022-23)

Phillips, Connor, P (2022, 25)

Phipps, Denis, OF (2008)

Rainey, Tanner, P (2016)

Ramirez, Ramon, P (2005)

Ravin, Josh, P (2008-10)

Reith, Brian, P (2000)

Reyes, Jesus, P (2016)

Richardson, Lyon P (2019, 21)

Roa, Christian, P (2021-22)

Rodriguez, Eddy, C (2007) Rodriguez, Henry, 2B (2010) Rodriguez, Yorman, OF (11-12)

Rojas, Miguel, SS (2009)

Romano, Sal, P (2013-14)

Rosales, Adam, SS (2005-06)

Ruiz, Randy, 1B/DH (2001-02)

Salazar, Eduardo, P (2019, 21) Salmon, Brad, P (2002)

Sandridge, Jayvien P (2022-23)

Santillan, Tony, P (2016-17)

Sappelt, Dave, OF (2009)

Sceroler, Mac, P (2018)

Selsky, Steve, OF (2012)

Senzel, Nick, 3B (2016)

Siani, Michael, OF (2022) Siri, Jose, OF (2016-17)

Smith, Jordan, P (2007)

Smith, Josh, P (2010-11, 15)

Smitherman, Stephen, OF (‘01) Snare, Ryan, P (2001)

Solomon, Jared, P (2022)

Somsen, Layne, P (2014)

Soto, Neftali, 3B (2008)

Spiers, Carson, P (2021)

Stephens, Jackson, P (2013-14)

Stephenson, Robert, P (2012-13) Stephenson, Tyler, C (2016-17)

Stevens, Jeff, P (2006)

Stewart, Sal, 2B/3B (2023-24)

Stewart, Zach, P (2008)

Stubbs, Drew, OF (2007)

Name (Season w/Dragons) Tatum, Craig, C (2005-06) Thompson, Daryl, P (2007) Torreyes, Ronald, 2B (2011) Trammell, Taylor, OF (2017) Tromp, Chad, C (2014-15) Turner, Justin, 2B/SS (2007)

Valaika, Chris, SS (2007) Villarreal, Pedro, P (2010)

Vincej, Zach, SS (2013) Viola, Pedro, P (2007)

Votto, Joey, 1B (2003-04,09,12,22) Waldrop, Kyle, OF (2012) Weiss, Zack, P (2014) Winker, Jesse, OF (2013) Wood, Travis, P (2006) Wright, Daniel, P (2014)

Wynne, Randy, P (2019) Yang, Eric, C (2021) Zabala, Aneurys, P (2022)

Fastest of the Fast:

On April 17, 2024 and again on May 2, 2024, Dayton pitcher Luis Mey threw fastballs that registered 103 mph on the TrackMan monitor at Day Air Ballpark, breaking the stadium record for fastest pitch. Hunter Greene had previously thrown a pitch that was clocked at 101 mph.

Joey Votto

Elly De La Cruz

From Day Air Ballpark to “The Show”

Dragons MLB Debuts 2000-2024

Jose Acevedo June 19, 2001

Adam Dunn July 20, 2001

Austin Kearns April 17, 2002

Brian Reith May 16, 2001

Wily Mo Pena Sept. 10, 2002

Josh Hall August 2, 2003

Stephen Smitherman July 1, 2003

Ray Olmedo May 25, 2003

Bobby Madritsch July 22, 2004

Ryan Snare August 6, 2004

Joey Votto Sept. 4, 2007

Ryan Hanigan Sept. 9, 2007

John Koronka June 1, 2005

Edwin Encarnacion June 24, 2005

Chris Booker Sept. 5, 2005

William Bergolla May 9, 2005

Todd Coffey April 19, 2005

Chris Denorfia Sept. 7, 2005

Miguel Perez Sept. 7, 2005

Dustin Moseley July 17, 2006

Brad Salmon May 1, 2007

Homer Bailey June 8, 2007

Johnny Cueto April 3, 2008

Paul Janish May 14, 2008

Jay Bruce May 27, 2008

Carlos Guevara June 2, 2008

Daryl Thompson June 21, 2008

Randy Ruiz August 1, 2008

Adam Rosales August 9, 2008

Chris Dickerson August 12, 2008

Ramon Ramirez August 30, 2008

Robert Manuel July 9, 2009

Jeff Stevens July 10, 2009

Craig Tatum July 20, 2009

Carlos Fisher May 24, 2009

From Day Air Ballpark to “The Show”

Dragons MLB Debuts 2000-2024

Drew Stubbs August 19, 2009

Pedro Viola Sept. 8, 2009

Justin Turner Sept. 8, 2009

Juan Francisco Sept. 14, 2009

Chris Valaika August 24, 2010

Logan Ondrusek April 5, 2010

Travis Wood July 1, 2010

Marcos Mateo August 9, 2010

Chris Heisey May 3, 2010

Enerio Del Rosario May 24, 2010

Jordan Smith June 15, 2010

Zach Stewart June 16, 2011

Zack Cozart July 7, 2011

Todd Frazier May 23, 2011

Jeremy Horst May 28, 2011

Dave Sappelt August 7, 2011

Devin Mesoraco Sept. 3, 2011

Henry Rodriguez Sept. 2, 2012

Denis Phipps Sept. 3, 2012

Eddy Rodriguez August 2, 2012

Didi Gregorius Sept. 5, 2012

Pedro Villarreal Sept. 5, 2012

Neftali Soto May 18, 2013

Curtis Partch June 9, 2013

Donald Lutz April 29, 2013

Nick Christiani August 23, 2013

Billy Hamilton Sept. 3, 2013

Donnie Joseph July 11, 2013

Miguel Rojas June 6, 2014

Carlos Contreras June 21, 2014

Yorman Rodriguez Sept. 4, 2014

Daniel Corcino August 26, 2014

Tucker Barnhart April 3, 2014

Scott Carroll April 27, 2014

Michael Lorenzen April 29, 2015

From Day Air Ballpark to “The Show”

Dragons MLB Debuts 2000-2024

Josh Smith June 23, 2015

Kyle Waldrop August 2, 2015

Ryan LaMarre August 22, 2015

Ronald Torreyes Sept. 13, 2015

Josh Ravin June 2, 2015

Drew Hayes April 21, 2016

Layne Somsen May 14, 2016

Steve Selsky May 20, 2016

Daniel Wright May 24, 2016

Robert Stephenson April 7, 2016

Wandy Peralta Sept. 4, 2016

Ben Lively June 3, 2017

Jackson Stephens July 1, 2017

Alejandro Chacin August 23, 2017

Tyler Mahle August 27, 2017

Ariel Hernandez April 24, 2017

Amir Garrett April 7, 2017

Jesse Winker April 14, 2017

Sal Romano April 16, 2017

Phillip Ervin April 22, 2017

Zach Vincej Sept. 1, 2017

Alex Blandino April 10, 2018

Tanner Rainey April 10, 2018

Zack Weiss April 12, 2018

Jesus Reyes August 4, 2018

Aristides Aquino August 19, 2018

Joe Hudson Sept. 8, 2018

Joel Kuhnel August 16, 2019

Seth Mejias-Brean Sept. 4, 2019

Nick Senzel May 3, 2019

Shed Long May 11, 2019

Brian O’Grady August 8, 2019

Tyler Stephenson July 27, 2020

Tejay Antone July 27, 2020

Chad Tromp July 29, 2020

Dragons MLB Debuts 2000-2024

Jose Barrero August 27, 2020

Jonathan India April 1, 2021

Taylor Trammell April 1, 2021

Mac Sceroler April 5, 2021

Ryan Hendrix April 23, 2021

Tony Santillan June 13, 2021

Alejo Lopez June 28, 2021

TJ Friedl Sept. 18, 2021

Dauri Moreta Sept. 26, 2021

Stuart Fairchild July 6, 2021

Packy Naughton August 8, 2021

Jose Siri Sept. 3, 2021

Nick Lodolo April 13, 2022

Mark Kolozsvary April 20, 2022

Jared Solomon May 7, 2022

Graham Ashcraft May 22, 2022

Chris Okey June 10, 2022

Alexis Diaz April 8, 2022

Daniel Duarte April 8, 2022

Hunter Greene April 10, 2022

Aneurys Zabala June 12, 2022

Jeter Downs June 22, 2022

Narciso Crook June 30, 2022

Brennan Bernardino July 31, 2022

Michael Siani Sept. 22, 2022

Noah Davis Oct. 5, 2022

Matt McLain May 15, 2023

Eduardo Salazar May 24, 2023

Andrew Abbott June 5, 2023

Elly De La Cruz June 6, 2023

Ricky Karcher June 12, 2023

Randy Wynne June 25, 2023

Lyon Richardson August 6, 2023

Noelvi Marte August 19, 2023

Carson Spiers Sept. 3, 2023

From Day Air Ballpark to “The Show”

Connor Phillips Sept. 5, 2023

Joe Boyle Sept. 17, 2023

Dragons All-Time Major League Injury Rehab Assignments (45)

Mark Wohlers, P (2000)*

Jose Rijo (2001)*

Seth Etherton, P (2002)

Jimmy Haynes, P (2003)

Ben Weber, P (2005)

Grant Balfour, P (2006)

Matt Belisle, P (2006)

Elizardo Ramirez, P (2006)*

Paul Wilson, P (2006)

Eddie Guardado, P (2007)

Mike Stanton, P (2007)

Jolbert Cabrera, INF (2008)

Kent Mercker, P (2008)

David Weathers, P (2008)

Jared Burton, P (2009)

Joey Votto, 1B (2009)

(listed in order of appearance)

Homer Bailey, P (2010)

Orlando Cabrera, SS (2010)

Edinson Volquez, P (2010)*

Miguel Cairo, 3B (2012)

Bill Bray, P (2012)

Drew Stubbs, OF (2012)

Nick Masset, P (2012)

Joey Votto, 1B (2012)

Johnny Cueto, P (2013)

Ryan Ludwick, DH (2013)

Aroldis Chapman, P (2014)

Jack Hannahan, DH (2014)

Brandon Phillips, 2B (2014)

Anthony DeSclafani, P (2016)

Tony Cingrani, P (2017)

Homer Bailey, P (2017)

Anthony DeSclafani, P (2017)

Kyle Farmer, C (2019)

Jeff Hoffman, P (2021)

Michael Feliz, P (2021)

Luis Castillo, P (2022)

Joey Votto, 1B (2022)

Jake Fraley, OF (2022)

Justin Dunn, P (2022)

Art Warren, P (2022)

Derek Law, P (2023)

Ian Gibaut, P (2024)

Brandon Williamson, P (2024)

Rhett Lowder, P (2025)

*Wohlers, Rijo, Ramirez, and Volquez were non-injury roster assignments.

Elly De La Cruz’s Switch-Hit Home Runs

On July 7 at Day Air Ballpark in the first game of a doubleheader against West Michigan, switchhitting Elly De La Cruz hit a home run left-handed and a home run right handed in the same game. It was the first time any

Dragons player had belted switch-hit homers in the same game since Henry Rodriguez in 2010. After a rain-out on July 8, De La Cruz repeated his performance on July 9, with a homer batting left-handed, and another batting right-handed against West Michigan, just 48 hours after he had done it the first time.

Jacob Hurtubise May 13, 2024

Blake Dunn June 4, 2024

Rece Hinds July 8, 2024

Eric Yang July 31, 2024

Julian Aguiar August 19, 2024

Evan Kravetz August 28, 2024

Rhett Lowder August 30, 2024

Tyler Callihan April 30, 2025

Chase Petty April 30, 2025

Luis Mey May 1, 2025

Chase Burns June 24, 2025

Jayvien Sandridge July 5, 2025

Zach Maxwell August 23, 2025

Sal Stewart Sept. 1, 2025

Christian Roa Sept. 6, 2025

Midwest League Rules and Facts

Midwest League Baseball 101

Restructuring and the Jump to High-A

Major League Baseball completed a restructuring of the Minor Leagues prior to the 2021 season, including the contraction of 42 affiliated teams. The league was reclassified to the “High-A” level after being a “Low-A” league since the Dragons inception in 2000. The league was reduced from 16 teams to 12 (Burlington, Clinton, and Kane County were contracted; Bowling Green moved to the South Atlantic League). Beginning in 2021, the league schedule has typically consisted of six-game series, Tuesday through Sunday, with rare exceptions.

Roster Rules and Facts

Midwest League rules allow 30 active players per team at any time, an increase from a 25-player limit prior to 2021. Midwest League teams typically feature 14-16 pitchers on the 30-man roster. A player placed on the injured list must remain inactive for at least seven days and does not count toward the 30-player roster limit. Average age of a Midwest League player in 2025 was 22.7. The Dragons 2025 roster also had an average age of 22.7.

The Dayton Dragons utilized 54 players over the course of the entire 2025 season, including 25 position players and 29 pitchers. Six of the 54 players were on injury rehab assignments.

• 32 of those 54 players previously played at a four-year university

• 3 entered professional baseball from a junior college program

• 1 entered pro ball from a U.S. or Canadian high school program

• 18 were originally signed as international free agents

Midwest League coaching staffs typically include five individuals: a manager, pitching coach, hitting coach, and two additional coaches. Teams also feature a trainer, strength/conditioning coach, and a game video coordinator. All teams also receive periodic visits from additional traveling coaches who divide their time among all the organization’s affiliates. These additional instructors typically include the organization’s minor league hitting coordinator, pitching coordinator, and coaches of specific areas such as infield defense, outfield defense, and baserunning. The traveling instructors, sometimes called “rovers,” will often wear the uniform of the Major League parent club rather than the Minor League affiliate.

Playing the Game

The Midwest League utilizes the designated hitter for all games. If a designated hitter enters the game defensively, his team’s pitcher enters the batting order in the spot previously occupied by the player replaced by the designated hitter.

The Midwest League’s most unique rule is the “free runner” rule in extra inning games. Beginning with the 10th inning, each team begins their at-bat with a runner at second base. The rule was imposed to lessen the chances of a game extending to a length beyond a team’s capacity of available pitching on that date, thereby preventing teams from having to use position players as pitchers in extra inning games.

There is no official “pitch limit” for Midwest League starting pitchers, but every team has its own organizational policy that is strictly followed. Most Midwest League starting pitchers are permitted to throw no more than 80-90 pitches in a game. Just like in the Major Leagues, most Midwest League teams utilize a five-man starting pitcher rotation.

Each Midwest League manager also employs organizational policies regarding relief pitchers. Typically, relievers do not pitch on consecutive dates, and those who throw at least 30 pitches in a game are likely to be given at least two days of rest.

The Midwest League utilizes a two-man umpiring crew for all games (plate umpire; base umpire).

New League Rules that began in 2022

The MWL adopted a Pitch Clock starting in 2022 to encourage a quicker pace of play. Pitchers are required to deliver each pitch within a time limit (15 seconds with the bases empty; 18 seconds with base/s occupied) once they have possession of the ball. Unsuccessful pick-off throws are limited to two per batter. Defensive positioning rules now require at least two infielders on each side of second base, with at least four infielders positioned on the infield dirt. The size of each base has been increased from 15” to 18”.

Midwest League Professional Baseball Clubs

2026 Midwest League Teams

Team MLB Affiliate (first year of partnership) Founded Beloit Sky Carp

Cedar Rapids Kernels

Dayton Dragons

Fort Wayne TinCaps

Great Lakes Loons

Lake County Captains

Lansing Lugnuts

Peoria Chiefs

Quad Cities River Bandits

South Bend Cubs

West Michigan Whitecaps

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Miami Marlins (2021) 1982

Minnesota Twins (2013) 1962

Cincinnati Reds (2000) 2000

San Diego Padres (1999) 1993

Los Angeles Dodgers (2007) 2007

Cleveland Indians (2003) 2003

Athletics (2021) 1996

St. Louis Cardinals (2013) 1983

Kansas City Royals (2021) 1960

Chicago Cubs (2015) 1988

Detroit Tigers (1997) 1994

Milwaukee Brewers (2009) 1962

Midwest League Schedule and Playoff Format

Teams play a 132-game schedule (66 home; 66 road) featuring a split-season format with 66 games in each half. Teams can qualify for the playoffs by finishing in first place in either half.

Division Championship Series (Best of 3 series)

Eastern Division Championship • 1st Half Winner vs. 2nd Half Winner

Western Division Championship • 1st Half Winner vs. 2nd Half Winner League Championship Series (Best of 3 series)

Eastern Division Champion vs. Western Division Champion

League Champions

Official League Names over the Years

The Midwest League’s First Franchises in 1956

Clinton Pirates, Decatur Commodores, Dubuque Packers, Kokomo Dodgers, Lafayette Red Sox, Mattoon Phillies, Michigan City White Caps, and the Paris Lakers.

Telephone: (608) 362-2272

Website: www.skycarp.com

Team Information

Midwest League Opponents

BELOIT SKY CARP

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 855

Ballpark Address: 217 Shirland Ave.

Team Affiliation (first year): Miami Marlins (2021)

Stadium: ABC Supply Stadium

Press Box: (608) 362-2272, ext. 25

E-mail: tickets@skycarp.com

Recent Results

Field Dimensions: LF-345, CF-400, RF-325

President: Zach Brockman

Media Relations Manager: Josh Flickinger

Radio Announcer: Josh Flickinger

Radio Station: www.bigradio.fm

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Angel Espada

Pitching Coach - Jason Erickson

Hitting Coach - Michael Ryan

Assistant Coaches - Bobby Dorta, Josh Glenn

Trainer - Hiroki Yoshimoto

Strength & Conditioning - Keely Fishbach

ABC Supply Stadium

Opened: 2021 Capacity: 3,500

Angel Espada

Telephone: (319) 363-3887

Website: www.kernels.com

Midwest League Opponents

CEDAR RAPIDS KERNELS

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2001 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Ballpark Address: 950 Rockford Rd. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Fax: (319) 363-5631 Press

Team Information

: (319) 896-7579

E-mail: kernels@kernels.com

Team Affiliation (first year): Minnesota Twins (2013)

Stadium: Veterans Memorial

Field Dimensions: LF-315, CF-400, RF-325

General Manager: Sean Brandhorst

Media Contact: Calvin Christoforo

Radio Announcer: Calvin Christoforo

Radio Station: KMRY 1450 AM

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Brian Meyer

Pitching Coaches - Erick Julio, Hunter Townsend

Hitting Coach - Danny Marcuzzo

Hitting/Development - Yeison Perez

Athletic Trainer - Katie Lortie

Assistant Trainer - Morgan Leichtenberger

Strength Coach - Morgan Buckley

Veterans Memorial Stadium

Opened: 2002 Capacity: 5,300

Brian Meyer

Telephone: (260) 482-6400

Website: www.tincaps.com

Midwest League Opponents

FORT WAYNE TINCAPS

Address: 1301 Ewing Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Fax: (260) 471-4678

Team Information

Press Box: (260) 482-6400

E-mail: info@tincaps.com

Recent Results

Team Affiliation (first year): San Diego Padres (1999)

Stadium: Parkview Field

Field Dimensions: LF-330, CF-400, RF-330

President & GM: Mike Nutter

Media Relations Manager: Jaden Taylor

Radio Announcers: Jaden Taylor, Mike Maahs

Radio Station: ESPN Radio 1380-AM

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Jonathan Mathews

Pitching Coach - Yorman Bazardo

Hitting Coach - Jerry Downs

Bench Coach - Luis Mendez

Trainer - Yuki Matsuzawa

Strength Coach - Connor Shadroo Performance - James McCormick

Parkview Field

Opened: 2009 Capacity: 8,100

Jonathan Mathews

Great Lakes Loons

Midwest League Opponents

GREAT LAKES LOONS

Team

Information

Team Affiliation (first year): LA Dodgers (2007)

Stadium: Dow Diamond

LF-332, CF-400, RF-325

Chris Mundhenk

Brad Tunney

Brad Tunney, John Vicari

100.9 The Mitt, WLUN

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Jair Fernandez

Pitching Coaches - Richard de Los Santos, Brandon Bailey

Hitting Coach - Kevin LaChance

Bench Coach - Marco Hernandez

Outfield/Baserunning Coach - Michael Hermosillo

Performance Coach - Walter Lindo

Coach/Bullpen Coach- Jose Capellan

Development Associate - Kupono Decker

Head Trainer - Akinori Maeda

Athletic Trainer - Alfredo Casillas

Dow Diamond Capacity: 5,200

Lake County Captains

Midwest League Opponents

LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS

Telephone: (440) 975-8085 Fax: (440) 975-8958

Press Box: (440) 975-8085, x 144 Website: www.captainsbaseball.com E-mail: ballpark@captainsbaseball.com

Team Information

Team Affiliation (first year): Cleveland Guardians (2003)

Stadium: Classic Park

Field Dimensions:

LF-320, CF-400, RF-320

President: Alan Miller

General Manager: Jen Yorko

Media Relations Contact: Logan Potosky

Radio Announcer: Logan Potosky

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Omir Santos

Pitching Coach - Shane McCarthy

Hitting Coaches - Bryce Ball, Ian Forster

Bench Coach - Eric Stamets

Development Coach - Jonathan López

Trainer - Yuka Ogata

Strength/Cond. - Andrew Coleman

Address: 35300 Vine Street Eastlake, OH 44095 Classic Park

Opened: 2003 Capacity: 10,000

Omir Santos

Telephone: (517) 485-4500

Midwest League Opponents

LANSING LUGNUTS

Address:

505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912

Fax: (517) 485-4518

Website: www.lansinglugnuts.com

Team Information

Team Affiliation (first year): Athletics (2021)

Stadium: Jackson Field

Field Dimensions: LF-305, CF-412, RF-305

General Manager: Zac Clark

Press Box: (517) 485-5307

E-mail: info@lansinglugnuts.com

Recent Results

Year W-L Pct. Std

2025 62-70 .470 4th

2024 59-72 .450 5th

2023 60-71 .458 6th

Media Contact: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

Radio Announcer: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

Radio Station: lansinglugnuts.com

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Javier Godard

Pitching Coach - Levi Kelly

2022 54-77 .412 5th

2021 58-62 .483 T-4th

2019 68-71 .489 5th

Oakland affiliate, 2021-25 Toronto affiliate, 2019

Hitting Coaches - Luis Báez and Ron Witmeyer

Athletic Trainers - Emily Matlock and Rakhoon “RK” Sung

Sports Performance Coach - Jonny Christensen

Jackson Field

Opened: 1996 Capacity: 11,000 LF: 305 CF: 404 RF: 305

Javier Godard

Telephone: (309) 680-4000

Midwest League Opponents

PEORIA CHIEFS

Address: 730 SW Jefferson Peoria, IL 61602

Fax: (309) 680-4080

Press

: (309) 680-4045

Website: www.peoriachiefs.com E-mail: feedback@chiefsnet.com

Team Information

Team Affiliation (first year): St. Louis Cardinals (2013)

Stadium: Dozer Park

Field Dimensions: LF-310, CF-400, RF-310

General Manager: Jason Mott

Manager of Media Relations: Larry Larson

Radio Announcer: Larry Larson

Radio Station: PeoriaChiefs.com

Roberto Espinoza

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Roberto Espinoza

Pitching Coach - Michael Oh

Hitting Coach - Michael Habas

Bench Coach - Jason Eary

Coach - Jason Eary

Trainer - Kily Gilbert

Strength Coach - Ryuta Takahashi

Recent Results

Baseball Technology Fellow/Video - Alexarmando Diaz

Quad Cities River Bandits

Midwest League Opponents

QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITS

Ballpark Address: 209 S. Gaines St. Davenport, IA 52802

Telephone: (563) 324-3000 Fax: (563) 324-3109 Press Box: (563) 324-3000

Website: www.riverbandits.com E-mail: bandit@riverbandits.com

Team Information

Team Affiliation (first year): Kansas City Royals (2021)

Stadium: Modern Woodmen Park

Field Dimensions: LF-343, CF-400, RF-318

General Manager: Julia McNeil

Manager, Media Relations: Kyle Kercheval

Radio Announcer: Kyle Kercheval

Radio Station: RiverBandits.com

Jesus Azuaje

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Jesus Azuaje

Pitching Coach - Derrick Lewis

Hitting Coach - Manny Burriss

Coach - Luke Lowery

Trainer - Nevan Dominguez

2021-24 Houston affiliate in 2019 League champs in 2021

Assistant Pitching Coach - Clayton Mortensen

Strength Coach - Chad Gravenorst

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3496 Davenport, IA 52808 Modern Woodmen Park

Opened: 1931 (Renovated: 2004) Capacity: 7,140 LF: 343 CF: 400 RF: 318

South Bend Cubs

Midwest League Opponents

SOUTH BEND CUBS

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4218 South Bend, IN 46634

Ballpark Address: 501 W. South St. South Bend, IN 46601

Telephone: (574) 235-9988 Fax: (574) 235-9950

Website: www.southbendcubs.com

E-mail: cubs@southbendcubs.com

Team Information

Team Affiliation (first year): Chicago Cubs (2015) Stadium: Four Winds Field

Field Dimensions: LF-336, CF-405, RF-336

President & GM: Joe Hart

Media Contact: Chris Hagstrom-Jones

Radio Broadcasters: Brendan King, Tyler Reidy

Radio Station: WSBT 96.1 FM

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Daniel Wasinger

Pitching Coaches - Henry Haack, JC Bonilla Hitting Coaches - Nate Spears, Chris Pieters Development Coach - Max Anastasio Trainer - Maggie Lowenhar Strength Coach - Grant Vera

Four Winds Field

Opened: 1988 Capacity: 5,000

Daniel Wasinger

Telephone: (616) 784-4131

Midwest League Opponents

WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 428 Comstock Park, MI 49321

Ballpark Address: 4500 W. River Dr. Comstock Park, MI 49321

Fax: (616) 784-4911

Press Box: (616) 784-2870

Website: www.whitecaps-baseball.com

E-mail: playball@whitecaps-baseball.com

Team Information

Team Affiliation (first year): Detroit Tigers (1997)

Stadium: LMCU Ballpark

Field Dimensions: LF-327, CF-402, RF-327

Chairman: Lew Chamberlin

Vice President & GM: Jim Jarecki

Media Contact: TBA

Radio Announcer: Dan Hasty

Radio Station: WJRW 1340 AM

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Rene Rivera

Hitting Coach - Matt Malott

Pitching Coach - Dan Ricabal

Bench Coach - Cole Roberts

Trainer - Nick Wheeler

Strength Coach - Gabe Sanchez

Recent Results

League champs in 2025

LMCU Ballpark

Opened: 1994 Capacity: 8,942 LF: 327 CF: 402 RF: 317

Rene Rivera

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Midwest League Opponents

WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7464 Appleton, WI 54912

Ballpark Address: 2400 N. Casaloma Dr. Appleton, WI 54913

Telephone: (920) 733-4152

Website: www.timberrattlers.com

Team Information

Press Box: (920) 733-4152, ext. 249

E-mail: info@timberrattlers.com

Team Affiliation (first year): Milwaukee Brewers (2009) Stadium: Fox Cities Stadium

Field Dimensions: LF- 325, CF- 400, RF- 325

President & GM: Rob Zerjav

Media Contact: Chris Mehring

Radio Announcer: Chris Mehring

Radio Station: WOSH 1490 AM

2026 Field Staff

Manager - Nick Stanley Pitching Coach - Patrick McGuff Hitting Coach - Evan Berliner

Coach - Liu Rodriguez

Associate Coach - Dalton Stambaugh

Trainer - Lauren Roberts

Strength & Conditioning - Luis Rios-Reyes

Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium

Opened: 1995 Capacity: 5,170

LF: 325 CF: 400 RF: 325

Nick Stanley

First Half

2025 Midwest League Recap

Regular Season Standings

West

Second Half

East

West Michigan 48 18 .727Lake County 39 27 .591 9 Great Lakes 38 27 .585 9.5 Dayton 31 32 .492 15.5 Lansing 26 40

East

West

Team vs. Team Records

2025 Midwest League Playoffs Divisional Series (Best of 3)

West Michigan defeated Lake County, 2 games to 0 Cedar Rapids defeated Beloit, 2 games to 1 League Champuionship Series (Best of 3)

West Michigan defeated Cedar Rapids, 2 games to 0

Dragons All-Time Longest Winning Streaks

Notes: The Dragons 15-game winning streak in 2025 was the longest in the Midwest League since before MLB took over record-keeping in the Minor Leagues in 2005. In 2002, the Dragons closed the first half by winning their final two games, then opened the second half by winning their first 11. In 2007, the Dragons opened the season by winning their first nine games and then started a 10-game winning streak prior to the end of the same month.

Midwest League/Dragons History

Midwest League

Most Valuable Players Since 2000

Year Player Club

2000 Albert Pujols Peoria

2001 Adrian Gonzalez Kane County

2002 Jason Stokes Kane County

2003 Prince Fielder Beloit

2004 Brian Dopirak Lansing

2005 Carlos Gonzalez South Bend

2006 Jeff Baisley Kane County

2007 Gorkys Hernandez West Michigan

2008 Ben Revere Beloit

2009 Dee Gordon Great Lakes Kyle Russell Great Lakes

2010 Mike Trout Cedar Rapids

2011 Rymer Liriano Fort Wayne

2012 Kevin Pillar Lansing

2013 Byron Buxton Cedar Rapids

2014 Wynton Bernard West Michigan

2015 Ryan McBroom Lansing

2016 Eloy Jimenez South Bend

2017 Bo Bichette Lansing

2018 Elehuris Montero Peoria

2019 Alek Thomas Kane County

2020 No Season

2021 Andy Pages Great Lakes

2022 C. Encarnacion-Strand Cedar Rapids

2023 Kala’i Rosario Cedar Rapids

2024 Cooper Ingle Cedar Rapids

2025 Isaac Pacheco West Michigan

Previous Midwest League Cities

Team (City) Years Active

Battle Creek (Battle Creek, MI) 1995-2006

Bowling Green (Bowl. Green, KY) 2010-2019

Burlington (Burlington, IA) 1962-2019

Clinton (Clinton, IA) 1956-2019

Danville (Danville, IL) 1970-76, 82

Decatur (Decatur, IL) 1956-74

Dubuque (Dubuque, IA) 1956-68, 74-76

Kane County (Geneva, IL) 1991-2019

Kenosha (Kenosha, WI) 1984-92

Keokuk (Keokuk, IA) 1958-62

Kokomo (Kokomo, IN) 1956-61

Lafayette (Lafayette, IN) 1956-57

Madison (Madison, WI) 1982-94

Mattoon (Mattoon, IL) 1956-57

Michigan City (Michigan City, IN) 1956-59

Paris (Paris, IL) 1956-59

Quincy (Quincy, IL) 1960-73

Rockford (Rockford, IL) 1988-99

Springfield (Springfield, IL) 1982-95

Waterloo (Waterloo, IA) 1958-93

Wausau (Wausau, WI) 1975-90

Wisconsin Rapids (Wis. Rap., WI) 1963-83

Dragons All-Time Biggest Comebacks (2001-2025)

Def. Score (Inn.) Final Date Opp.

9 0-9 (End-2) 10-9 April 19, 2001 at Lansing

8 2-10 (Mid-5) 12-11 June 22, 2025 Fort Wayne

7 1-8 (Mid-2) 10-9 July 22, 2013 Wisconsin

7 3-10 (Mid-7) 11-10 Aug. 22, 2016 Lansing

7 0-7 (Mid-4) 8-7 June 8, 2021 Great Lakes

6 1-7 (End-8) 12-7 April 30, 2004 at Lansing

6 0-6 (End-4) 10-8 June 15, 2004 Wisconsin

6 1-7 (Mid-6) 11-7 July 19, 2005 Quad Cities

6 1-7 (End-6) 9-7 Aug. 30, 2010 at Lansing

6 2-8 (End-6) 10-8 (10) May 1, 2018 at Burlington

6 0-6 (Mid-4) 8-6 May 8, 2018 Cedar Rapids

6 1-7 (Mid-6) 11-7 May 25, 2021 Quad Cities

Dragons Biggest Late Game Comebacks (2004-25) Def. Score Final Date Opp.

6 1-7 (End-8) 12-7

April 30, 2004 at Lansing

5 2-7 (End-8) 9-7 Aug. 30, 2010 at Lansing

5 3-8 (End-7) 10-8 (10) May 1, 2018 at Burlington

5 0-5 (End-7) 6-5 Aug. 4, 2012 at Great Lakes

5 1-6 (End-7) 11-9 (12) May 13, 2025 at Quad Cities

Biggest Near-Miss Def. Score Final Date Opp.

10 1-11 (Mid-7) 14-15 June 17, 2004 Wisconsin

The Dragons erased an 11-1 deficit with home runs from Joey Votto and Luis Bolivar to take a 14-12 lead to the 9th inning before Wisconsin scored three in the ninth to win.

Dragons All-Time Longest Games (by Innings and Time)

Innings Date Opp.

July 2, 2004 at South Bend

16 July 25, 2010 Quad Cities

16 (G1) May 8, 2012 Fort Wayne

16 May 24, 2017 at Great Lakes

Time (Inn.) Date Opp.

5:33 (18)

July 2, 2004 at South Bend

5:21 (16) July 25, 2010 Quad Cities

4:45 (13) June 19, 2008 Great Lakes

4:44 (16) May 24, 2017 at Great Lakes

4:34 (15) Aug. 24, 2015 at Lake County

Most Innings on a Single Date Innings Date Opp.

23 (DH) May 8, 2012 Fort Wayne

On May 8, 2012, Dayton and Fort Wayne played 16 innings in the first game of a doubleheader (scheduled for 7 innings) before playing a 7-inning second game.

Longest Games Since 2018

In 2018, Minor League Baseball instituted a “free runner” rule for extra inning games. Starting in the 10th inning (or 8th inning of a scheduled 7-inning game), both teams begin each inning with a runner at second base. Since the creation of this rule, the Dragons have played 78 extra inning games, and 60 (77%) have been decided in the first extra inning. Only six (8 %) have gone more than two extra innings:

Longest Scheduled 9-Inning Games Since 2018 Innings Date Opp.

12 August 14, 2019 at Bowling Green

12 Sept. 2, 2023 at Great Lakes

12 May 13, 2025 at Quad Cities

Longest Scheduled 7-Inning Game Since 2018

12 May 29, 2024 at Beloit (G1)

11 in the 9th

On April 30, 2004 at Lansing, the Dragons scored 11 runs in the top of the ninth inning to erase a 7-1 deficit and defeat the Lugnuts, 12-7. The six-run deficit is the largest the Dragons have ever overcome in the final inning of a game. Chris Dickerson hit a three-run home run to pull the Dragons close, and two batters later, Joey Votto hit a game-tying homer. Ryan Fry also had a home run in the inning. The Dragons sent 15 batters to the plate in the frame. Their 10 hits and 11 runs in an inning are still club records.

2025 Midwest League Recap

Team Batting

Team Pitching

Team Fielding

Billy Hamilton stole 103 bases for the Dragons in 2011 to break the all-time single-season record in the Cincinnati Reds organization. In 2012, Hamilton split the season between Bakersfield and Pensacola, stealing 155 bases, the highest total in professional baseball history at any level.

Baseball’s Greatest Comback

On May 7, 2014 at Community Field in Burlington, Iowa, the Clinton Lumber Kings pulled off what is believed to be the biggest comeback in Minor League Baseball history. The Burlington Bees led the Lumber Kings 17-1 at the end of five innings. Clinton scored six runs in the sixth and added five more in the eighth to pull to within five at 17-12. The Lumber Kings then scored once in the ninth and loaded the bases with one out when Marcus Littlewood connected on a grand slam home run to tie the game at 17-17. The game eventually went to extra innings. In the top of the 12th, Clinton broke the tie with three more runs and held on to win 20-17, overcoming a 16-run deficit.

2025 Midwest League Recap

Midwest League Leaders

Batting Top 10 (min. 2.7 PA/team G)

BATTER

Peck, J WM .307

Areinamo, J WIS .297

George, K GL .295

Nankil, N LAN .294

Kuroda-Grauer, J LAN .293

Kulasingam, S QC .291

Burke, B WIS .289

Gazdar, J PEO .287

Stephenson, S WM .286

Graham, P WM .283

HOME RUNS

Pacheco, I WM 17

Velazquez, R LC 17

Winokur, B CR 17

Gelof, J GL 16

Rosario, A LC

RUNS BATTED IN

Pacheco, I

DOUBLES

Devers, J LC

González, E LC

Z GL 27

De Andrade, D

HITS

Kulasingam, S

Peck, J

STOLEN BASES

George, K

DeBarge, K

Garcia, Y WIS

Shade, C

ON-BASE PERCENTAGE

George, K

De Paula, J GL .406

Pacheco, I

Nankil, N

Burke, B WIS .380

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE

Pacheco, I

Velazquez, R LC .469

Areinamo, J WIS .463

Butterworth, B FW .455

Gelof, J GL .454

OPS

Pacheco, I WM .887

De Paula, J GL .827

Areinamo, J WIS .818

Peck, J WM .816

Hope, Z GL .805

Pitching Top 10 (min. 0.8 IP/team G) PITCHER

WHIP

OPP. BATTING AVG. (min. 0.8 IP/team G)

2025 Midwest League Recap

2025

Position Player Team

1B: Callan Moss

2B: Jefferson Rojas

SS: John Peck

3B: Izaac Pacheco

C: Jacob Cozart

OF: Max Clark

OF: Josue De Paula

OF: Kendall George

DH: Alfonsin Rosario

UTIL: Jadher Areinamo

SP: Josh Hartle

SP: Miguel Mendez

SP: Tyson Hardin

SP: Andrew Sears

RP: Garrett Hawkins

RP: Colin Fields

Manager: Tony Cappuccilli

Quad Cities (KC)

South Bend (CHC)

West Michigan (DET)

Lake County (CLE)

West Michigan (DET)

Great Lakes (LAD)

Lake County (CLE)

Wisconsin (TB)

Lake County (CLE)

Fort Wayne (SD)

Wisconsin (MIL)

West Michigan (DET)

Fort Wayne (SD)

West Michigan (DET)

Most Valuable Player: Izaac Pacheco, West Michigan (DET) Pitcher of the Year: Josh Hartle, Lake County (CLE) Prospect of the Year: Kevin McGonigle, West Michigan (DET)

Dragons All-Time Midwest League All-Star Game Participants

2000: Jose Acevedo (RHP); Jim Manias (LHP); Casey Bookout (INF); Adam Dunn (OF); Austin Kearns (OF); Ray Olmedo (SS); Fernando Rios (OF); Randy Stegall (INF); Travis Thompson (RHP); Eric Welsh (1B); Braxton Whitehead (C).

2001: Randy Ruiz (1B); Wandel Campana (2B); Samone Peters (DH); Dustin Mosely (RHP).

2002: Bryan Prince (C); Edwin Encarnacion (3B); Noochie Varner (OF); Andy Boutwell (RHP); Daylon Childress (RHP); Nate Cotton (RHP); Brad Salmon (RHP).

2003: Todd Coffey (RHP); Juan Frias (LHP); Ryan Hanigan (C); Kevin Howard (2B); Domonique Lewis (OF); Mark Schramek (3B); Eddy Valdez (RHP).

2004: Luis Bolivar (INF); Chris Dickerson (OF); Calvin Medlock (RHP).

2005: Tonys Gutierrez (1B); Brad Morenko (RHP); Blake Hendley (RHP).

2006: Jay Bruce (OF); Johnny Cueto (RHP); Eric Eymann (INF); Mike Griffin (2B/OF); Blake Hendley (RHP); Craig Tatum (C); Travis Wood (LHP).

2007: Juan Francisco (3B); Rafael Gonzalez (RHP); Marcos Mateo (RHP); Drew Stubbs (OF); Justin Turner (2B); Pedro Viola (LHP); Chris Valaika (SS); Sean Watson (RHP).

2008: Jeff Jeffords (RHP); Joseph Krebs (LHP); Luis Montano (RHP); Denis Phipps (OF); Brandon Waring (3B).

2009: Kevin Coddington (C); Matt Fairel (LHP).

2010: Henry Rodriguez (2B).

2011: Daniel Corcino (RHP); Dominic D’Anna (1B); Josh Smith (RHP).

2012: Ryan Wright (2B).

2013: Alejandro Chacin (RHP); Drew Cisco (RHP); Ben Klimesh (RHP); Sean Lucas (LHP); Sal Romano (RHP); Robert Stephenson (RHP): Zach Vincej (SS); Jesse Winker (OF).

2014: Carlton Daal (SS); Ismael Guillon (LHP); Sal Romano (RHP); Nick Travieso (RHP).

2015: Tejay Antone (RHP); Brian Hunter (RHP); Tyler Mahle (RHP).

2016: Ariel Hernandez (RHP); Tanner Rainey (RHP).

2017: Michael Beltre (OF); Aaron Fossas (RHP); T.J. Friedl (OF); Scott Moss (LHP): Wennington Romero (LHP); Tony Santillan (RHP); Tyler Stephenson (C).

2018: Hendrik Clementina (DH); Stuart Fairchild (OF); John Ghyzel (RHP); Montrell Marshall (1B); Cory Thompson (RHP).

2019: Pabel Manzanero (C).

2020: Season Canceled: COVID-19 No Midwest League All-Star Game, 2021-25

Three players in Dragons history have been picked as the MWL’s “Best MLB Prospect” following their year in

2000: Austin Kearns 2022: Elly De La Cruz 2023: Edwin Arroyo

2013 Midwest League Eastern Division All-Star Team, Day Air Ballpark in Dayton

Beloit Sky Carp

Hampton Inn

2700 Cranston Rd.

Beloit, WI 53511

Phone: (608) 362-6000

Cedar Rapids Kernels

Double Tree

350 1st Ave NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Phone: (319) 331-4444

Dayton Dragons

Courtyard by Marriott 100 Prestige Place Miamisburg, OH 45342

Phone: (937) 433-3131

Fort Wayne TinCaps

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown

223 W. Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Phone: (260) 247-6915

Great Lakes Loons

Fairfield Inn & Suites

506 E. Buttles St. Midland, MI 48640

Phone: (989) 652-5800

Lake County Captains

Holiday Inn Express Painesville - Concord 11200 Gold Court Painesville, OH 44077

Phone: (440) 898-0900

Midwest League Hotels

Lansing Lugnuts

AC Hotel by Marriott Lansing-University Area

3160 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912

Phone: (517) 246-4948

Peoria Chiefs

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

1100 Bass Pro Dr. East Peoria, IL 61611

Phone: (309) 694-9800

Quad Cities River Bandits

Double Tree-Downtown Davenport 111 E. 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: (563) 322-2200

South Bend Cubs

Aloft South Bend 111 N. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601

Phone: (574) 288-8000

West Michigan Whitecaps

Fairfield Inn & Suites 620 Center Drive NW Walker, MI 49544

Phone: (616) 647-0600

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers AmericInn 132 N. Mall Drive Appleton, WI 54913

Phone: (920) 954-0202

Top Hitting Streaks in Franchise History

Jose Siri 39* June 22 - August 3 2017

Carlos Mendez 20 July 17 - August 8 2009

Cody Strait 19 July 28 - August 18 2005

Ryan Wright 17 June 22 - July 9 2012

Jose Garcia 17 August 14-September 2 2018

Henry Rodriguez 16 August 14 - August 31 2010

Donald Lutz 16 July 5 - July 25 2011

Brian O’Grady 16 May 6 - May 23 2015

Luis Gonzalez 16 August 20, 2016-April 8, 2017 2016-17

Adam Rosales 15 August 6 - August 22 2005

Cameron Satterwhite 15 June 9 - June 29 2010

Francisco Urbaez 15 July 4 - July 21 2021

Leo Balcazar 15 July 31-August 16 2024

David Espinosa 14 June 23 - July 6 2001

Josh Fellhauer 14 July 8 - July 23 2009

Byron Wiley 14 July 18 - August 3 2009

Luis Gonzalez 14 May 4- May 19 2015

Gavin LaValley 14 May 27-June 11 2015

Shed Long 14 August 7-August 27 2015

Alejo Lopez 14 July 28-August 11 2018

Victor Acosta 14 Jne 20-July 8 2025

* All-Time Midwest League Record

Jose Siri’s Hitting Streak

Jose Siri produced a Midwest League record 39-game hitting streak from June 22-August 3, 2017. On July 31, Siri broke the 40-year-old Midwest League of 35 straight games set by Waterloo’s Tony Toups in 1977 with a hit on an 0-2 pitch in his final at-bat of the game at Fort Wayne. Siri batted .341 with 13 home runs, 32 RBI, 12 doubles, 3 triples, 8 stolen bases, and a .671 slugging percentage during the streak, hitting .461 on balls in play. Siri also had a 50-game on-base streak from June 15-August 12 that was the longest in Minor League Baseball in 2017. Siri’s streak received massive attention with video highlights on Reds television broadcasts and radio replays on the Reds Radio Network.

2026 Minor League Directory

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Cincinnati Reds

Great American Ballpark

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Cincinnati, OH 45402

Phone: (513) 765-7000 Fax: (513) 765-7342

Media Relations Department: (513) 765-7800

Website: www.cincinnatireds.com

Executive Office

Principal Owner and Managing Partner: Robert H. Castellini

Chairman: W. Joseph Williams Jr.

Vice Chairman: Thomas L. Williams

President & Chief Executive Officer: Phillip J. Castellini

President of Baseball Operations: Nick Krall

Chief Communications & Community Officer: Karen Forgus

Baseball and Major League Operations

Senior VP/General Manager: Brad Meador

VP/Assistant General Manager: Sam Grossman

VP/AGM, Player Acquisition & Strategy: Jeff Graupe

Executive Manager, Baseball Operations: Sarah Vedder

Senior Advisor to President & GM: Cam Bonifay

Senior Advisor to President & GM: Eric Davis

Senior Advisor to President & GM: Shawn Pender

Media Relations and Creative Services

Senior Director of Media Relations: Larry Herms

Director of Media Relations: Jamie Ramsey

Coordinator of Media Relations: James Leo

Director of PR and Photography: Michael Anderson

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Senior Manager of Communications: Brendan Hader

Player Development & Scouting

VP, Player Development: Jeremy Farrell

Coordinator, Baseball Administration: Melissa Hill

Sr. Director of Pro Scouting: Rob Coughlin

Director of Amateur Scouting: Joe Katuska

Sr. Director of International Scouting: Trey Hendricks

Coordinators/Roving Instructors:

Shawn Pender (Director of Minor League Instruction)

Luis Bolivar (Player Performance Coordinator)

Tyler Henson (Hitting Coordinator)

Jason Broussard (Hitting Coordinator)

Brian Garman (Pitching Coordinator)

Todd Naskedov (Pitching Coordinator)

Jose Nieves (Infield Coordinator)

Corky Miller (Catching Coordinator)

Kevin Mahar (Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator)

Robert H. Castellini

Nick Krall

Brad Meador

Jeremy Farrell

Rob Coughlin

Forest HS (Oak Park, IL)

PR)

Reds # 1 Draft Picks since 2000

2000 David Espinosa (23rd overall) SS

2001 Jeremy Sowers (20) (Did Not Sign) P

2002 Chris Gruler (3) P

2003 Ryan Wagner (14) P

2004 Homer Bailey (7) P

2005 Jay Bruce (12) OF

2006 Drew Stubbs (8) OF

2007 Devin Mesoraco (15) C

2008 Yonder Alonso (7) 1B

2009 Mike Leake (8) P

2010 Yasmani Grandal (12) C

2011 Robert Stephenson (27) P

2012 Nick Travieso (14) P

2013 Phillip Ervin (27) OF

2014 Nick Howard (19) P

2014 Alex Blandino (29) SS

2015 Tyler Stephenson (11) C

2016 Nick Senzel (2) 3B

2017 Hunter Greene (2) P

2018 Jonathan India (5) 3B

2019 Nick Lodolo (7) P

2020 Austin Hendrick (12) OF

2021 Matt McLain (17) SS

2022 Cam Collier (18) 3B

2023 Rhett Lowder (7) P

2024 Chase Burns (2) P

2025 Steele Hall (9) SS

Reds #1 Draft Picks with Dragons

2000 Ty Howington (1999 #1) P Austin Kearns (1998 #1) OF 2001 David Espinosa (2000 #1) INF 2002-03 Chris Gruler (2002 #1) P 2005 Homer Bailey (2004 #1) P 2006 Jay Bruce (2005 #1) OF 2007 Drew Stubbs (2006 #1) OF 2008 Devin Mesoraco (2007 #1) C 2012-13 Robert Stephenson (2011 #1) P 2013-14 Nick Travieso (2012 #1) P 2013-14 Phillip Ervin (2013 #1) OF 2014 Nick Howard (2014 #1) P Alex Blandino (2014 #1) SS 2016 Nick Senzel (2016 #1) 3B 2016-17 Tyler Stephenson (2015 #1) C 2018 Hunter Greene (2017 #1) P Jonathan India (2018 #1) 3B 2019 Nick Lodolo (2019 #1) P 2021 Matt McLain (2021 #1) SS 2022-23 Austin Hendrick (2020 #1) OF 2024 Rhett Lowder (2023 #1) P 2024-25 Cam Collier (2022 #1) 3B 2025 Chase Burns P

Year/s in left column indicates season/s with Dragons.

Ty Howington Austin Kearns

Tyler Stephenson Nick Lodolo

David Espinosa

Baseball America Top Prospects

2026

30 Prospects (courtesy of Baseball America) Reds Top 10 Prospects, 2019-2024 2025

1. Sal Stewart, 1B/3B

2. Alfredo Duno, C

3. Rhett Lowder, RHP

4. Tyson Lewis, SS

5. Steele Hall, SS

6. Chase Petty, RHP

7. Edwin Arroyo, SS

8. Cam Collier, 1B/3B

9. Hector Rodriguez, OF 10. Stharlin Torres, RHP

11. Aaron Watson, RHP

12. Julian Aguiar, RHP

13. Jose Franco, RHP

14. Adolfo Sanchez, OF 15. Sheng-En Lin, RHP

16. Leo Balcazar, 3B/2B

17. Mason Neville, OF 18. Tyler Callihan, 2B/OF 19. Zach Maxwell, RHP

20. Mason Morris, RHP

21. Jirvin Morillo C

22. Liberts Aponte, SS

23. Eli Pitts, OF 24. Luke Holman, RHP

25. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF 26. Carlos Sanchez, 3B/OF

27. Edgar Colon, RHP

28. Trevor Kuncl, RHP

29. Carlos Jorge, OF 30. Connor Burns, C

1. Rhett Lowder, RHP

2. Chase Burns, RHP

3. Chase Petty, RHP

4. Alfredo Duno, C

5. Cam Collier, 3B

6. Edwin Arroyo, SS

7. Sal Stewart, 3B

8. Sammy Stafura, SS

9. Tyson Lewis, SS

10. Ricky Cabrera, SS

11. Julian Aguiar, RHP

12. Blake Dunn, OF 13. Luke Holman, RHP

14. Ty Floyd, RHP

15. Zach Maxwell, RHP

16. Luis Mey, RHP

17. Sheng-En Lin, RHP/OF

18. Adam Serwinowski, LHP

19. Hector Rodriguez, OF

20. Ethan O’Donnell, OF 21. Tyler Callihan, 2B

22. Connor Phillips, RHP

23. Leo Balcazar, SS

24. Owen White, RHP

25. Connor Burns, C

26. Jirvin Morillo C

27. Jacob Hurtubise, OF

28. Lyon Richardson, RHP

29. Liberts Aponte, SS

30. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF

Players on Reds Top-10 Prospect List while Playing in Dayton, By Year (2000-’24)

2000: # 2 Adam Dunn; # 4 Ty Howington; # 6 Austin Kearns

2001: # 5 David Espinosa; # 6 Ty Howington; # 7 Dustin Moseley

2002: None in Top 10 (highest: # 12 Justin Gillman)

2003: # 1 Chris Gruler; # 10 Mark Schramek

2004: # 5 Joey Votto; # 8 Tyler Pelland

2005: # 1 Homer Bailey; # 5 B.J. Szymanski; # 10 Paul Janish

2006: # 2 Jay Bruce; # 3 Travis Wood; # 4 B.J. Szymanski; # 6 Rafael Gonzalez

2007: # 5 Drew Stubbs; # 7 Sean Watson; # 10 Chris Valaika

2008: # 6 Devin Mesoraco; # 7 Todd Frazier

2009: None in Top 10 (highest: # 20 J.C. Sulbaran)

2010: None in Top 10 (highest: # 15 Didi Gregorius)

2011: # 2 Billy Hamilton; # 5 Yorman Rodriguez; #10 Kyle Lotzkar

2012: # 7 Robert Stephenson

2013: # 2 Robert Stephenson; # 6 Nick Travieso; # 7 Jesse Winker; # 9 Ismael Guillon

2014: # 3 Phillip Ervin; # 8 Nick Travieso

2015: # 9 Aristides Aquino

2016: # 4 Tyler Stephenson

2017: # 5 Taylor Trammell; # 10 Tyler Stephenson

2018: # 2 Hunter Greene

2019: # 10 Michael Siani

2021: # 10 Michael Siani

2022: #4 Elly De La Cruz; #6 Austin Hendrick; #7 Jay Allen; #8 Rece Hinds; #10 Bryce Bonnin

2023: #3 Edwin Arroyo; #6 Chase Petty; #8 Sal Stewart

2024: #2 Rhett Lowder; #6 Carlos Jorge; #7 Sal Stewart; #10 Cam Collier

2025: #2 Chase Burns; #5 Cam Collier; #10 Ricky Cabrera

Highest Rankings for Dragons Players in Reds Top-10 # 1: Chris Gruler, 2003; Homer Bailey, 2005 # 2: Adam Dunn, 2000; Jay Bruce, 2006; Billy Hamilton, 2011; Robert Stephenson, 2013; Hunter Greene, 2018; Rhett Lowder, 2024; Chase Burns, 2025

Highest Rankings for Dragons Players in MilB Top-100 Chase Burns, 2025 (#27); Hunter Greene, 2018 (# 29); Homer Bailey, 2005 (#48); Billy Hamilton, 2011 (#50); Adam Dunn, 2000 (#56); Robert Stephenson, 2013 (#56); Rhett Lowder, 2024 (#60); Edwin Arroyo, 2023 (#65); Jay Bruce, 2006 (#76); Chris Gruler, 2003 (#77); Elly De La Cruz, 2022 (#77).

2024

1. Noelvi Marte, 3B

2. Rhett Lowder, RHP

3. Connor Phillips, RHP

4. Edwin Arroyo, SS

5. Chase Petty, RHP

6. Carlos Jorge, 2B

7. Sal Stewart, 3B

8. Leonardo Balcazar, SS

9. Alfredo Duno, C

10. Cam Collier, 3B

2023

1. Elly De La Cruz, SS/3B

2. Noelvi Marte, 3B/SS

3. Edwin Arroyo, SS

4. Cam Collier, 3B

5. C. Encarnacion-Strand, 3B

6. Chase Petty, RHP

7. Spencer Steer, INF

8. Sal Stewart, 3B

9. Connor Phillips, RHP

10. Brandon Williamson, LHP

2022

1. Jose Barrero (Garcia), SS

2. Hunter Greene, RHP

3. Nick Lodolo, LHP

4. Elly De La Cruz, SS/3B

5. Matt McLain, SS

6. Austin Hendrick, OF 7. Jay Allen, OF

8. Rece Hinds, 3B

9. Graham Ashcraft, RHP

10. Bryce Bonnin, RHP

2021

1. Jose Barrero (Garcia), SS

2. Austin Hendrick, OF

3. Jonathan India, 3B

4. Tyler Stephenson, C

5. Hunter Greene, RHP

6. Tejay Antone, RHP

7. Nick Lodolo, LHP

8. Rece Hinds, 3B

9. Tony Santillan, RHP 10. Michael Siani, OF

2020

1. Hunter Greene, RHP

2. Jonathan India, 3B

3. Nick Lodolo, LHP

4. Tyler Stephenson, C

5. Tony Santillan, RHP

6. Jose Garcia, SS

7. Lyon Richardson, RHP

8. Stuart Fairchild, OF 9. Michael Siani, OF 10. Jameson Hannah, OF

2019

1. Nick Senzel, 3B

2. Hunter Greene, RHP

3. Taylor Trammell, OF 4. Jonathan India, 3B

5. Tony Santillan, RHP

6. Tyler Stephenson, C

7. Shed Long, 2B

8. Jeter Downs, SS

9. Vladimir Gutierrez, RHP

10. Michael Siani, OF

Reds Minor League Awards

Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award: Sal Stewart

Sal Stewart was selected as the 2025 winner of the Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award as the Reds Minor League Player of the Year. Stewart, who spent part of the 2023 season and most of 2024 with the Dragons, spent the first three months of 2025 at Double-A Chattanoga. He was leading the Southern League in batting average and ranked in the top three in the league in runs, hits, doubles, slugging percentage, and OPS when he was promoted to Louisville on July 18. Stewart hit even better at the Triple-A level over 38 games before being called up to the Reds on September 1. Over 118 games in the minors in 2025, Stewart batted .309 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI, and a .907 OPS.

Stewart’s 2025 Statistics

Reds 2025 Minor League Awards

Dragons Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award Winners

Austin Kearns

Adam Dunn

Stephen Smitherman

Chris Denorfia

Billy Hamilton

Jay Bruce

Chris Valaika

Chris Heisey

Devin Mesoraco

Homer Bailey

Player of the Year: Sal Stewart Hitter of the Year: Alfredo Duno Pitcher of the Year: Chase Burns

Seth Mejias-Brean

Ben Lively

Tyler Mahle

Aristides Aquino

Nick Senzel

Past Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award Winners

Barrero

2025 Reds Minor League Recap

Sheldon “Chief” Bender Reds Minor League Player of the Year Award Winners

2000 - Austin Kearns

2001 - Adam Dunn

2002 - Brandon Larson

2003 - Stephen Smitherman

2004 - Richie Gardner

2005 - Chris Denorfia

2006 - Homer Bailey

2007 - Jay Bruce

2008 - Chris Valaika

2009 - Chris Heisey

2010 - Devin Mesoraco

2011 - Billy Hamilton

2012 - Billy Hamilton

2013 - Seth Mejias-Brean

2014 - Ben Lively

2015 - Tyler Mahle

2016 - Aristides Aquino

2017 - Nick Senzel

2018 - Ibandel Isabel

2019 - Aristides Aquino

2021 - Jose Barrero

2022 - Elly De La Cruz

2023 - Blake Dunn

2024 - Rhett Lowder

2025 - Sal Stewart

Dragons Winners of other Reds Full-Season Minor League Awards, 2006-25

Player Year Award

Johnny Cueto 2006 Pitcher of the Year

Donnie Joseph 2010 Pitcher of the Year

Josh Smith 2011 Pitcher of the Year

Steve Selsky 2012 Hitter of the Year

Jesse Winker 2013 Hitter of the Year

Robert Stephenson 2013 Pitcher of the Year

Nick Travieso 2014 Pitcher of the Year

Month Player, Club

April Hector Rodriguez, Chattanooga

May Sal Stewart, Chattanooga

June

Alfredo Duno, Daytona

July Tyson Lewis, ACL Reds/Daytona

August

Alfredo Duno, Daytona

Player Year Award

Shed Long 2016 Hitter of the Year

Jose Siri 2017 Hitter of the Year

Alex McGarry 2022 Hitter of the Year

Andrew Abbott 2022 Pitcher of the Year

Julian Aguiar 2023 Pitcher of the Year

Cam Collier 2024 Hitter of the Year

Chase Burns 2025 Pitcher of the Year

Pitcher, Club

Jose Acuna, Chattanooga

Chase Burns, Chattanooga

Stharlin Torres, ACL Reds

Joel Valdez, Chattanooga

T.J. Sikkema, Chattanooga/Louisville September Rece Hinds, Louisville

Kevin Abel, Chattanooga

Player Year Month Position

Johnny Cueto 2006 April Pitcher

Johnny Cueto 2006 May Pitcher

Carlos Fisher 2006 August Pitcher

Chris Valaika 2007 April Batter

Daryl Thompson 2007 April Pitcher

Matt Klinker 2008 July Pitcher

Enerio Del Rosario 2008 August Pitcher

Mark Serrano 2009 August Pitcher

Donnie Joseph 2010 April Pitcher

Cameron Satterwhite 2010 June Batter

Josh Smith 2011 April Pitcher

Daniel Corcino 2011 May Pitcher

Stalin Gerson 2011 June Pitcher

Daniel Renken 2011 July Pitcher

Donald Lutz 2011 August Batter

Jesse Winker 2013 May Batter

Robert Stephenson 2013 May Pitcher

Seth Mejias-Brean 2013 July Batter

Amir Garrett 2014 June Pitcher

Alejandro Chacin 2014 July Pitcher

Nick Travieso 2014 August Pitcher

Tejay Antone 2015 May Pitcher

Gavin LaValley 2015 June Batter

Tyler Mahle 2015 July Pitcher

Scott Moss 2017 May Pitcher

Jose Siri 2017 July Batter

Hendrik Clementina 2018 May Batter

Hunter Greene 2018 June Pitcher

Packy Naughton 2018 August Pitcher

Jarod Solomon 2019 May Pitcher

Ricky Salinas 2019 June Pitcher

Andy Fisher 2019 July Pitcher

Brian Rey 2021 May Batter

Graham Ashcraft 2021 June Pitcher

Andrew Abbott 2022 April Pitcher

Rece Hinds 2022 May Batter

Joe Boyle 2022 May Pitcher

Elly De La Cruz 2022 June Batter

Blake Dunn 2023 April Batter

Julian Aguiar 2023 May Pitcher

Cam Collier 2024 April Batter

Sal Stewart 2024 May Batter

Jared Lyons 2024 May Pitcher

Ryan Cardona 2024 July Pitcher

Ethan O’Donnell 2024 August Batter

Tyler Mahle

2026 Reds Minor League Affiliates

LOUISVILLE BATS

2026 Louisville Bats Field Staff

Photo courtesy of Louisville Bats

Rece Hinds

Photo courtesy of Louisville Bats

2026 Reds Minor League Affiliates

CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS

2026 Chattanooga Lookouts Field Staff

Manager: Jose Moreno

Pitching Coach: Joel Bonnett

Hitting Coach: Mike Jacobs Coaches: Osmin Melendez, Reggie Williams

Southern League - North Division

Year Record Div. Rank Playoffs

2025 73-61 2nd of 4 Lost in first round^

2024 45-90 4th of 4 Did Not Qualify

2023 70-67 2nd of 4 Lost in first round^

2022 61-75 3rd of 4 Did Not Qualify

2021 58-54 2nd of 4 Did Not Qualify ^1st half division winner 2025 Team

AT&T Field

Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Lookouts

Chase Petty

Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Lookouts

2026 Reds Minor League Affiliates

Daytona Tortugas

DAYTONA TORTUGAS

2026 Daytona Tortugas Field Staff

Jackie Robinson Ballpark

Ricky Cabrera

Courtesy of Aldrin Capulong/Daytona Tortugas

2026 Reds Minor League Affiliates

ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE REDS

ACL Reds - Rookie Arizona Complex League

1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Phone: (623) 882-3120

Fax: (623) 882-3169

2026 ACL Reds Field Staff

Manager: Gary Van Tol Pitching Coaches: Andrew Elliott, Geremi Azcarate Hitting Coach: Bryan LaHair Coaches: Michael Beltre, Takashi Miyoshi

Arizona Complex League - Central Division

Year Record Div. Rank Playoffs

2025 25-35 5th of 5 Did Not Qualify

2024 31-29 3rd of 5 Did Not Qualify

2023 28-28 2nd of 5 Did Not Qualify

2022 32-19 1st of 6 Lost in semi-finals*

2021 33-26 2nd of 6 No League Playoffs *Full-Season division winner

2025 Team Batting: .262 (T-6th of 15)

2025 Team Pitching: 6.07 (14th of 15)

DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE REDS

DSL Reds - Rookie Dominican Summer League Baseball City, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

2026 DSL Reds Field Staff

Managers: Juan Ballara, Jose Flores Pitching Coaches: Rayner Oliveros, David Rosario Hitting Coaches: Luis Terrero, Jorge Puerta Coaches: Aaron Bond, Jose Montilla, Jefry Sierra

Elly De La Cruz

Reds Minor League History/Community Service

Reds Minor League Affiliates, 2000-2026

Triple-A

Louisville Bats, 2000-2026

Double-A

Chattanooga Lookouts, 2000-2008; 2019-2026

Pensacola Blue Wahoos, 2012-2018

Carolina Mudcats, 2009-2011

High-A

Dayton Dragons, 2021-2026

Daytona Tortugas, 2015-2019

Bakersfield Blaze, 2011-2014

Lynchburg Hillcats, 2010

Sarasota Reds, 2005-2009

Potomac Cannons, 2003-2004

Stockton Ports, 2002

Mudville Nine, 2001

Low-A

Daytona Tortugas, 2021-2026

Dayton Dragons, 2000-2019

Clinton Lumber Kings, 2000

Rookie-Advanced

Billings Mustangs, 2000-2019

Greeneville Reds, 2018-2019

Rookie

Goodyear Reds, 2010-2026

Sarasota Reds, 2000-2009

Reds Farm Directors & Scouting Directors, 2000-2026

Farm Amateur Scouting

Year Director Director

2000 Bill Doran DeJon Watson

2001 Tim Naehring Kasey McKeon

2002 Tim Naehring Kasey McKeon

2003 Tim Naehring Leland Maddox

2004 Tim Naehring Terry Reynolds

2005 Tim Naehring Terry Reynolds

2006 Johnny Almarez Terry Reynolds

2007 Terry Reynolds Chris Buckley

2008 Terry Reynolds Chris Buckley

2009 Terry Reynolds Chris Buckley

2010 Terry Reynolds Chris Buckley

2011 Bill Bavasi Chris Buckley

2012 Bill Bavasi Chris Buckley

2013 Jeff Graupe Chris Buckley

Farm Amateur Scouting

Year Director Director

2014 Jeff Graupe Chris Buckley

2015 Jeff Graupe Chris Buckley

2016 Jeff Graupe Chris Buckley

2017 Jeff Graupe Chris Buckley

2018 Jeff Graupe Chris Buckley

2019 Shawn Pender Brad Meador

2020 Shawn Pender Brad Meador

2021 Shawn Pender Brad Meador

2022 Shawn Pender Joe Katuska

2023 Shawn Pender Joe Katuska

2024 Jeremy Farrell Joe Katuska

2025 Jeremy Farrell Joe Katuska

2026 Jeremy Farrell Joe Katuska

Dragons Winners of Reds Minor League Community Service Award

From 2011-2019, the Cincinnati Reds selected one player from their farm system as the winner of their Minor League Community Service Award.

The following Dayton Dragons players were winners:

2011 Drew Hayes

2012 El’ Hajj Muhammad

2013 Brent Peterson

2014 Jon Matthews

2015 Avain Rachal

2017 Aaron Fossas

2018 Leandro Santana

2019 Michael Siani

Tyler Stephenson Photo courtesy of Daytona Tortugas

Drew Hayes

Dragons Media Relations

Tom Nichols - Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting

Phone: (937) 228-2287 ext. 140

email: tom.nichols@daytondragons.com

Patrick Geshan - Media Relations Assistant Phone: (937) 228-2287 ext. 142 email: patrick.geshan@daytondragons.com

Press Box: (937) 281-0042

Dragons Media

NEWSPAPER DRAGONS RADIO

Dayton Daily News

Sports Desk - Phone (937) 225-2250

Michael Cooper - Sports Editor. Phone: (937) 225-2395

Tom Archdeacon - Columnist. Phone: (937) 225-2156

Jeff Gilbert - Reporter. Phone: (937) 902-9481

WONE AM

FOX Sports 980

Switchboard - Phone (937) 224-1137

Jeff Stevens - Program Director www.wone.com

TELEVISION/ RADIO

WDTN 2 (NBC)

Main Number (937) 293-2101

News Desk (937) 293-5121

Jack Pohl - News Anchor/Sportscaster

Joey DeBerardino - Sports Director/Anchor

Kayler Smith - SportsAnchor/Reporter Phone: (937) 293-5044

WRGT 45 (FOX)/WKEF 22 (ABC)

Main Number (937) 263-4500 News Desk (937) 262-1400

Matt Digby - Sports Anchor/Reporter

WHIO 7 (CBS)

Main Number (937) 259-2111

News Desk (937) 259-2237

WHIO AM 1290

Larry Hansgen - Morning News Host Phone: (937) 259-2111

WING 1410 ESPN Radio

Justin Kinner - Program Director Phone: (937) 518-1410

MAGAZINE/INTERNET

HalMcCoy.com

Hal McCoy

Chatterbox Reds

Nick Kirby

RedsMinorLeagues.com

Doug Gray

Locked On Reds

Jeff Carr, Steven Offenbaker

In Memory of Marc Katz 1947-2025

Sportswriter for Dayton Daily News for 43 years

Dragons Primary Newspaper Reporter for DDN from 2000-2010 Dragons Reporter for Reds Report, 2011-2024

Joey DiBerardino

Tom Archdeacon

Jack Pohl

Hal McCoy

Michael Cooper

Doug Gray

Larry Hansgen

Jeff Gilbert

Kayler Smith

Matt Digby

Dragons “On The Air”

Nichols is the voice of the Dragons on radio and television in addition to serving as the club’s Director of Media Relations. He handles the play-by-play on 117 Dragons home and road radio broadcasts and each of the club’s 15 television broadcasts. The 2026 season is Nichols’ 19th year with the Dragons and his 39th year in professional baseball. He has broadcast approximately 4,800 minor league games since beginning his career in 1988. In 2024, Nichols was inducted into the Greater Dayton Baseball Hall-of-Fame in honor of his career as a baseball broadcaster, and he will be inducted into the Ohio Sports Hall-of-Fame in 2026. In 2018, Nichols received recognition from Ballpark Digest for “Outstanding Achievements in Minor League Baseball broadcasting.” He called his first Major League game on the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network that season, an event that was featured in the New York Times, Sports Broadcast Journal, FOX Sports Ohio (now FanDuel Sports), and numerous other media outlets. He has worked at every level of Minor League Baseball (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A, Low-A, and professional independent), broadcasting for the Indianapolis Indians, Mobile BayBears, Fort Wayne Wizards, Peoria Chiefs, Kinston Indians, and Gary SouthShore RailCats. He is a Ball State University graduate and a native of Muncie, Indiana, where he was inducted into the Delaware County Athletics Hall-of-Fame in 2009.

Geshan returns to the Dragons in 2026 as a radio broadcaster and media relations assistant, his fourth season in this role. Patrick is a product of Miami University and a native of Oxford, Ohio. He served as the radio voice of the Mansfield Destroyers of the New York Collegiate Baseball League for the 2021 season. At Miami, Geshan was the sports director at WMSR, the student-operated radio station and handled play-by-play for RedHawks football, men’s and women’s basketball, and hockey. He also served as a sideline reporter for Miami basketball on ESPN3 and ESPN+. Geshan attended Talawanda High School and was the student body president there in 2018.

FOX Sports 980

IHeart Media Dayton 101 Pine St. Dayton, OH. 45402 (937) 224-1137

Dave Litteral - Market President

WONE FOX Sports 980 AM has been the radio home for Dragons Baseball since 2011. All games can also be heard live worldwide via the internet at www.daytondragons.com. All the Dragons action begins with the pre-game show 30 minutes before the first pitch of every Dragons game, featuring game previews, interviews, and lineups. Each Dragons game is followed by an extensive post-game show.

Dragons Radio & Television Broadcast History

Patrick Geshan - Radio Play-by-Play

Dragons Television

For the 26th consecutive season, the Dragons will provide television coverage of select games in the Miami Valley. In 2026, for the 10th straight season, Dragons games can be seen in high definition on the Dayton CW Channel 26 and Spectrum Cable channels 13 and 1013. The Dragons will televise 15 home games on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Game broadcasts are produced by the Dragons in-house staff. Dragons Director of Broadcasting Tom Nichols will be joined on the telecasts by WDTN TV’s Jack Pohl. Friday and Saturday telecasts begin at 7 p.m. Sunday telecasts begin at 1:00 p.m.

Dragons 2026 TV Schedule

May 15

May 17

May 29

June 12

June 13

June 14

June 26

June 28

July 2

July 24

July 25

July 26

August 7

August 21

Sept. 4

Never, Ever, Ever

On May 22, 2018, Dayton’s Jeter Downs ended the first game of a doubleheader with a walk-off RBI single, then led off the bottom of the first inning in the second game with a home run. Downs had two consecutive Dayton at-bats on the same day (no other Dragons player batted between his two at-bats), driving in runs in both. Jason Stark of The Athletic checked with Elias Sports Bureau, the official statistics service for Major League Baseball, and found that, at the big league level, no player in baseball history has ever had two consecutive at-bats for the same team on the same day and recorded RBI in both at bats.

Billy Hamilton

Date

Dragons 2026 Home and Road Game Schedule

(All times are Eastern Daylight Time) (All times are PM unless otherwise noted)

Opponent Time

April 2 @Lansing 6:05

April 3 @Lansing 6:05

April 4 @Lansing 1:05

April 7 Lake County 7:05

April 8 Lake County 7:05

April 9 Lake County 7:05

April 10 Lake County 7:05

April 11 Lake County 1:05

April 12 Lake County 1:05

April 14 @Great Lakes 6:05

April 15 @Great Lakes 6:05

April 16 @Great Lakes 6:05

April 17 @Great Lakes 6:05

April 18 @Great Lakes 1:05

April 19 @Great Lakes 1:05

April 21 South Bend 7:05

April 22 South Bend 7:05

April 23 South Bend 7:05

April 24 South Bend 7:05

April 25 South Bend 1:05

April 26 South Bend 1:05

April 28 @Lansing 6:05

April 29 @Lansing 11:05 am

April 30 @Lansing 6:05

May 1 @Lansing 6:05

May 2 @Lansing 4:05

May 3 @Lansing 1:05

May 5 @West Michigan 6:35

May 6 @West Michigan 6:05

May 7 @West Michigan 11:00 am

May 8 @West Michigan 6:35

May 9 @West Michigan 2:00

May 10 @West Michigan 2:00

May 12 Lake County 7:05

May 13 Lake County 7:05

May 14 Lake County 7:05

May 15 Lake County 7:05

May 16 Lake County 7:05

May 17 Lake County 1:05

May 19 @Fort Wayne 6:35

May 20 @Fort Wayne 6:35

May 21 @Fort Wayne 7:05

May 22 @Fort Wayne 7:05

May 23 @Fort Wayne 6:35

May 24 @Fort Wayne 6:35

May 26 Great Lakes 7:05

May 27 Great Lakes 7:05

May 28 Great Lakes 7:05

May 29 Great Lakes 7:05

May 30 Great Lakes 7:05

May 31 Great Lakes 1:05

June 2 @West Michigan 6:35

June 3 @West Michigan 6:35

June 4 @West Michigan 6:35

June 5 @West Michigan 6:35

June 6 @West Michigan 7:05

June 7 @West Michigan 2:00

June 9 Fort Wayne 7:05

June 10 Fort Wayne 7:05

June 11 Fort Wayne 7:05

June 12 Fort Wayne 7:05

June 13 Fort Wayne 7:05

June 14 Fort Wayne 1:05

June 16 @Peoria 7:35

June 17 @Peoria 1:05

June 18 @Peoria 7:35

Date Opponent Time

June 19 @Peoria 8:05

June 20 @Peoria 8:05

June 21 @Peoria 3:05

June 23 West Michigan 7:05

June 24 West Michigan 7:05

June 25 West Michigan 7:05

June 26 West Michigan 7:05

June 27 West Michigan 7:05

June 28 West Michigan 1:05

June 30 Lansing 7:05

July 1 Lansing 7:05

July 2 Lansing 7:05

July 3 Lansing 7:05

July 4 Lansing 7:05

July 5 Lansing 1:05

July 7 @Great Lakes 7:05

July 8 @Great Lakes 7:05

July 9 @Great Lakes 7:05

July 10 @Great Lakes 7:05

July 11 @Great Lakes 7:05

July 12 @Great Lakes 1:05

July 17 @Lake County 7:00

July 18 @Lake County 7:00

July 19 @Lake County 1:00

July 21 Cedar Rapids 7:05

July 22 Cedar Rapids 7:05

July 23 Cedar Rapids 7:05

July 24 Cedar Rapids 7:05

July 25 Cedar Rapids 7:05

July 26 Cedar Rapids 1:05

July 28 @Quad Cities 7:30

July 29 @Quad Cities 7:30

July 30 @Quad Cities 7:30

July 31 @Quad Cities 7:30

August 1 @Quad Cities 6:30

August 2 @Quad Cities 2:00

August 4 Great Lakes 7:05

August 5 Great Lakes 7:05

August 6 Great Lakes 7:05

August 7 Great Lakes 7:05

August 8 Great Lakes 7:05

August 9 Great Lakes 1:05

August 11 @Lake County 7:00

August 12 @Lake County 12:05

August 13 @Lake County 7:00

August 14 @Lake County 7:00

August 15 @Lake County 7:00

August 16 @Lake County 1:00

August 18 Quad Cities 7:05

August 19 Quad Cities 7:05

August 20 Quad Cities 7:05

August 21 Quad Cities 7:05

August 22 Quad Cities 7:05

August 23 Quad Cities 1:05

August 25 @Fort Wayne 6:35

August 26 @Fort Wayne 6:35

August 27 @Fort Wayne 7:05

August 28 @Fort Wayne 7:05

August 29 @Fort Wayne 6:35

August 30 @Fort Wayne 1:05

Sept. 1 West Michigan 7:05

Sept. 2 West Michigan 7:05

Sept. 3 West Michigan 7:05

Sept. 4 West Michigan 7:05

Sept. 5 West Michigan 7:05

Sept. 6 West Michigan 1:05

Grand Slams in Consecutive Games

On Sept. 5-6, 2023, the Dragons hit grand slam home runs in back-to-back games for the first time since record-keeping on this topic began in 2005. Ruben Ibarra homered with the bases loaded on Sept. 5 and Carlos Jorge did the same the next night. Both games were against Fort Wayne.

Front Row : (seated) Myles Smith, Tim Peterson (coach), Willie Blair (coach), Peterson Plaz (coach), Vince Harrison Jr. (manager), Troy Gingrich (coach), Connor Burns, John Michael Faile, Logan Tanner.

Middle Row : Hunter Rickard (video coordinator), Brian Edgington, Joseph Menefee, Nick Sando, Nestor Lorant, Dylan Simmons, Trey Faltine, Cody Adcock, Adam Serwinowski, Ariel Almonte, Yerlin Confidan, Brody Jessee, Chase Burns, Jose Montero, Luke Hayden, Graham Osman, Carlos Jorge, Tyler Steele (medical liason), Lauren Powers (trainer), Dominic Cothern (strength coach). Back Row : Leo Balcazar, Easton Sikorski, Johnny Ascanio, Ricky Cabrera, Juan Martinez, Victor Acosta, Gabriel Aguilera, Jonah Hurney, Jimmy Romano, Anthony Stephan.

2026 Dayton Dragons Media Guide

2026 MEDIA GUIDE

AUGUST

2026 DAYTON DRAGONS MEDIA GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dayton Dragons Front Office

Dayton Dragons

Front Office Directory

Ticketing

Dayton Dragons Honors/Awards

Dragons Major Awards and Accomplishments

Day Air Ballpark

Day Air Ballpark - Fast Facts

Day Air Ballpark Firsts

Dragons Front Office

Dragons Vice Presidents

Dragons Front Office

Additional Dragons Front Office

2026 Dayton Dragons

Julio Morillo - Manager

Julio Morillo’s Managing/Coaching History

DRAGONS 2026 COACHING STAFF

REDS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS AND ROVING INSTRUCTORS

2026 Dayton Dragons

Willie Blair - Pitching Coach

Dragons All-Time Coaching Staffs

2026 Dayton Dragons

Troy Gingrich - Hitting Coach

Gustavo Molina - Coach

DRAGONS COACHES WHO PLAYED FOR THE REDS (13)

2026 Dayton Dragons

Eric Richardson - Coach

DRAGONS TRAINERS

Dragons Year-By-Year

Dragons All-Time Managers

Dragons All-Time Post-Season History

2026 Dayton Dragons

CODY ADCOCK RHP

ALFREDO ALCANTARA INF

ARIEL ALMONTE OF

2026 Dayton Dragons

JOHNNY ASCANIO INF

BEAU BLANCHARD RHP

YERLIN CONFIDAN OF

2026 Dayton Dragons

REYNARDO CRUZ RHP

VICTOR DIAZ RHP

ALFREDO DUNO

2026 Dayton Dragons

JACOB EDWARDS LHP

JOHN MICHAEL FAILE C/1B

CARTER GRAHAM 1B

2026 Dayton Dragons

LUKE HAYDEN RHP

TRENT HODGDON RHP

BRODY JESSEE RHP

2026 Dayton Dragons

NESTOR LORANT

RYAN MCCRYSTAL C/1B

JACK MOSS 1B

2026 Dayton Dragons

J.P. ORTIZ RHP

GRAHAM OSMAN LHP

DREW PESTKA RHP

2026 Dayton Dragons

ESMITH PINEDA OF

STEPHEN QUIGLEY RHP

JIMMY ROMANO RHP

2026 Dayton Dragons

CARLOS SANCHEZ SS/CF

COLE SCHOENWETTER RHP

DYLAN SIMMONS RHP

ANTHONY STEPHAN OF

PEYTON STOVALL 2B

KIEN VU OF

Kettering Health

Dayton Dragons Medical Staff

2025 Season Review

The Winning Streak

Back-to-Back Six-Game Sweeps