DAYTON DRAGONS 2025 MEDIA GUIDE


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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
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
Director of Ticket Administration & Box Office - Dylan Powers
Director of Group Sales - Carl Hertzberg
Merchandise & Ticket Manager - Lamont Fox
Senior Inside Sales Manager - Andrew Majzan
Group Sales Managers - J’son Bennett, Madison Berlinger, Alyssa Cody, Matthew Harrison
Inside Sales Managers - Kade Burns, Mandi Napier
Business Development Managers - Chris Coleman, Nate Gonelli, Jake Sewell, Christian Stinchfield
Assistant Box Office Manager - Jacob Offenbacker
Corporate Partnerships
Managers of Corporate Partnerships - Jake Arthur, Tanner Buhrts, Luke Campbell, Tucker Ellis, Alex Livingston, Kaylie Marshall, Garrett Spikes
Corporate Partnerships Assistant - Jacob Hernandez, Sydney Oda
Graphic Designer - Shawn Dewey
Senior Motion Graphics
Designer & Production Manager - Ian Kallmeyer
Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor - Adam Cook
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
Event Services Director - Teresa Bemus
Event Services Manager - Nicole Annucci
Entertainment
Senior Director of Entertainment - Kaitlin Rohrer
Director of Entertainment - Katrina Gibbs
Entertainment Manager - Jamie Penwell
Entertainment Assistant - Alexis Paige
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
All-Time North American Sports Record Holder for Consecutive Sold-Out Regular Season Dates (1,573 entering 2025 season)
Established Class-A single-season attendance record in first season (2000) and broke the record in 2003, 2004, and 2010. The Dragons 24 years of existence have marked the top 24 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.
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.
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.
Outfield Dimensions:
• 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
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.
Robert Murphy President
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.
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.
Vince Harrison returns to the Dragons for his second season as manager after leading the team to a second half division title in 2024. Under Harrison’s leadership in 2024, the Dragons posted numerous franchise milestones. The Dragons full-season winning percentage of .561 ranked third best among the 24 years in Dragons franchise history. The Dragons finished with a winning record in both halves for the second time in franchise history. 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 ranked third in franchise history for best winning percentage in a half season. Harrison was instrumental in the development of three players selected to the Midwest League full-season all-star team: Infielders Cam Collier and Sal Stewart and outfielder Ethan O’Donnell. Harrison enjoyed a nine-year professional career as a player, playing in the Rays, Mets, and Marlins systems as a third baseman. After his playing career ended following the 2011 season, he was hired as a coach by the Pirates. He joined the Diamondbacks organization as a hitting coach in 2014 and spent five years in that role before becoming a manager. He managed for three years in the Diamondbacks system before joining the Reds organization in 2023 as a coach with Louisville. Harrison played at Princeton High School in Cincinnati before starring in both baseball and football at the University of Kentucky. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2001 and spent four years as a player in their farm system, reaching the Double-A level. His best seasons came in 2003 with Charleston (.275 batting average with 19 home runs) and 2004 with Bakersfield and Montgomery (.275, 16 home runs, .838 OPS). Harrison’s younger brother, Josh Harrison, spent 12 years as a player in the Major Leagues, collecting more than 1,000 career hits while playing in two MLB all-star games. Their uncle, John Shelby, spent 11 years in the Major Leagues as a center fielder.
Willie Blair, who has spent 30 years in professional baseball as a player or coach, joins the Dragons as pitching coach for 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 is familiar with the Midwest League. He was the Fort Wayne pitching coach for two seasons (2011-12) and also spent two seasons with West Michigan (2019, ‘21). Blair has spent the last two years in the Reds organization as the pitching coach at Single-A Daytona. 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 was originally signed as an 11th round draft pick by Toronto in 1986 out of Morehead State University. He played high school baseball at Johnson Central in Paintsville, Kentucky.
Blair’s Coaching History Year Team League
2010 Joliet Northern Independent
2011-12 Fort Wayne Midwest A
2013-15 San Diego National MLB
2016-18 Erie Eastern AA Pitching
2019, 2021 West Michigan Midwest A (‘19), High-A (‘21) Pitching Coach
2023-24 Daytona Florida
Major League Playing Career
Freddie Benavides
Donnie Scott
Donnie Scott
Donnie Scott
Alonzo Powell
Alonzo Powell
Billy Gardner, Jr.
Pitching
Don Alexander
Bill Moloney
Ted Power
Jaime Garcia
Larry Pierson
Larry Pierson
Larry Pierson*
Brian Conley
Brian Conley
Brian Conley
Billy White
Max Venable
Chris Sabo
Alonzo Powell 2007 Donnie Scott
Doug Bair
Darren Bragg 2008 Donnie Scott
2009 Todd Benzinger
2010 Todd Benzinger
2011 Delino DeShields
2012 Delino DeShields
2013 Jose Nieves
Doug Bair
Tony Fossas
Tony Fossas
Tony Fossas
Tom Browning
Tony Fossas
Darren Bragg
Tony Jaramillo
Ken Griffey Sr.**
Alex Pelaez
Alex Pelaez
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
2022 Bryan LaHair
2023 Bryan LaHair
2024 Vince Harrison Jr.
Tony Fossas
Tom Browning
Derrin Ebert
Derrin Ebert
Seth Etherton
Seth Etherton
Brian Garman
Brian Garman
Todd Naskedov
Brian Garman
2025 Vince Harrison Jr. Willie Blair
Luis Bolivar
Luis Bolivar
Luis Bolivar
Daryle Ward
Daryle Ward
Mike Devereaux
Daryle Ward
Daryle Ward
Eric Richardson
José León
Corky Miller^
Corky Miller^
Kevin Mahar
Kevin Mahar
Kevin Mahar
Darren Bragg
Juan Samuel
Osmin Melendez
Jefry Sierra
Troy Gingrich Peterson Plaz
*Pete Magre served as pitching coach for a portion of the 2006 season. **Jason Baker served as Batting Coach for a portion of the 2010 season. ^Corky Miller served as a part-time coach.
Troy Gingrich joins the Dragons as one of the most experienced hitting coaches in team history. 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 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
Vince Harrison Manager
Willie Blair Pitching Coach
Troy Gingrich Hitting Coach
Peterson Plaz Coach
Lauren Powers Athletic Trainer
Dominic Cothern
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Tim Peterson Performance Coach
Hunter Rickard
Video & Tech Specialist
Chris Tremie
Eric Davis
Shawn Pender
Mario Soto
Luis Bolivar
Dave Hansen
Tyler Henson
Bryan Conger
Brian Garman
Jose Nieves
Kevin Mahar
Corky Miller
Todd Naskedov
Field Coordinator
Senior Advisor to the President & GM
Senior Advisor to the President & GM
Special Assistant, Player Performance
Academies Coordinator
Hitting Coordinator
Hitting Coordinator
Senior Pitching Coordinator
Pitching Coordinator
Infield Coordinator
Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator
Catching Coordinator
Asst. Minor Lg. Pitching Coordinator
Peterson Plaz returns to the Dragons as a coach in 2025. Plaz spent four years as a player in the Reds organization from 2016-19 and played briefly for the Dragons during the 2019 season.
Plaz began the transition into coaching following his playing career and served as the Dragons performance coach in 2023, assisting in all areas of player development. In 2024, Plaz served as the hitting coach with the Reds Rookie-level club in the Arizona Complex League.
Year Team League Class Position
2023 Dayton Midwest High-A Performance Coach 2024 ACL Reds Arizona Complex Rookie Hitting Coach
Freddie Benavides 2000 1991-92
Donnie Scott 2001-03, 07-08 1991
*Ken Griffey Sr. 2010 1973-81, 88-90
*Tom Browning 2012, 15 1984-94
Ted Power 2002 1983-87, 91 Corky Miller 2015-16 01-04, 09-10, 13
Max Venable 2004 1985-87 Seth Etherton 2018-19 2003
*Chris Sabo 2005 1988-93, 96 Darren Bragg 2007-08, 21 2004
Doug Bair 2007-08 1978-81 Juan Samuel 2022 1993 Todd Benzinger 2009-10 1989-91
*member of Reds Hall-of-Fame
Lauren Powers Athletic Trainer
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
Peterson Performance Coach
Donnie Scott Did Not Qualify
Alonzo Powell Did Not Qualify
Donnie Scott Lost, 1st Round
Todd Benzinger Did Not Qualify
Delino Deshields Lost, 1st Round
Delino Deshields Did Not Qualify
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 191 Bats: S Throws: R
Born: June 10, 2004 in El Limon, DR Home: El Limon, DR
Obtained: Trade with Padres, August 2, 2022 Originally Signed: Padres International Free Agent, January 15, 2021 College: None
R
6’4”
Born: June 21, 2002 in Home: Texarkana, TX
Obtained: 13th round of the 2023 Draft College: University of Arkansas High School: Arkansas (Texarkana, AR)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 205 Bats: R Throws: R Born: August 19, 2000 in Rio Caribe, Venezuela Home: Estado Bolivar, VZ
Obtained: International Free Agent, Oct. 16, 2018 College: None
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 219 Bats: L Throws: R
Born: December 1, 2003 in Sanchez, Dominican Republic
Home:
Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2021 College: None
Height: 5’8”
S Throws: R
Born: July 4, 2003 in San Juan de los Morros, VZ Home: El Sombrero, VZ
International Free Agent, July 8, 2019 College: None
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 194 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: June 17, 2004 in Maracay, VZ
Home: Miami, FL
Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2021 College: None
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 215 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: January 16, 2003 in Naples, Italy
Home: Knoxville, TN
Obtained: 1st round of the 2024 Draft College: Wake Forest High School: Beech (Hendersonville, TN)
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 190 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: Dec. 25, 2001 in Upland, CA
Home: Chino, CA
Obtained: 5th round of the 2023 Draft College: Long Beach State High School: Lugo (Chino Hills, CA)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 201 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: October 31, 2004 in Pariaguan, Venezuela
Home: Pariaguan, VZ
Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2022 College: None
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
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 208 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: Sept. 2, 1998 in Abington, PA Home: Hatboro, PA
Obtained: Non-Drafted Free Agent, August 3, 2023 College: University of Virginia High School: Hatboro-Horsham (Horsham, PA)
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”
Weight: 198 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: January 8, 2001 in Houston, TX Home: Richmond, TX
Obtained: 7th round of the 2022 Draft College: Texas High School: Travis (Richmond, TX)
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 195 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: August 26, 2001 in Rome, GA Home: Hernando, FL
Obtained: Supplemental 1st round (38th overall) of the 2023 Draft College: LSU High School: Rockmart (Rockmart, GA)
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)
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 201 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: Jan. 6, 2003 in Reading, PA
Home: Sinking Spring, PA
Obtained: Supplemental 2nd round of the 2024 Draft
College: Louisiana State University High School: Wilson (West Lawn, PA)
Height: 5’9”
Bats: L
Weight: 190
Throws: L
Born: March 3, 2000 in Kamuela, HI
Home: Kamuela, HI
Obtained: Non-Drafted Free Agent, Jan. 24, 2024 College: Virginia Tech High School: Hawaii
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 230 Bats: R 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)
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 176 Bats: L Throws: R
Born: September 22, 2003 in Puerta Plata, DR
Home: Puerta Plata, DR
Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 15, 2021 College: None
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
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 203 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: Dec. 30, 2002 in Turmero, Venezuela
Home: Maracay, VZ
Obtained: International Free Agent, Jan. 17, 2021 College: None
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 217 Bats: L Throws: L
Born: October 6, 1999 in Wharton, TX
Home: College Station, TX
Obtained: 20th round of the 2022 Draft College: Texas A&M
High School: George Ranch (Richmond, TX)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 193 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: July 14, 2003 in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela Home: Moron, VZ
Obtained: International Free Agent, Nov. 23, 2021 College: None
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)
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 190 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: 6’1”
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)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 205 Bats: L Throws: L
Born: May 11, 2001 in Laguna Woods, CA Home: Carlsbad, CA
Obtained: Non-Drafted Free Agent, July 17, 2023 College: Santa Clara University High School:San Dieguito Academy (Encinitas, CA)
Height: 6’5”
Bats: L
Weight: 191
Throws: L
Born: June 7, 2004 in Taylors, SC
Home: Taylors, SC
Obtained: 15th round of the 2022 Draft College: None
High School: Eastside (Taylors, SC)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 209 Bats: R
Throws: R
Born: Jan. 12, 2000 in Detroit, MI
Home: Fraser, MI
Obtained: 17th round of the 2022 Draft College: Western Michigan High School: De La Salle (Warren, MI)
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)
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 205 Bats: L
Throws: R
Born: July 9, 2002 in Burbank, CA
Home: Carson, CA
Obtained: 7th round of the 2024 Draft College: UC-Irvine
High School: Crossroads (Santa Monica, CA)
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 197 Bats: L 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”
Weight: 215 Bats: R Throws: R
Born: November 10, 2000 in Hattiesburg, MS
Home: Lucedale, MS
Obtained: 2nd round of the 2022 Draft College: Mississippi State High School: George County (Lucedale, MS)
The Dragons reached the playoffs in 2024 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. The Dragons clinched the playoff berth in the first game of the week of the season, a 1-0 win at Great Lakes. Dayton pitchers Ryan Cardona, Brody Jessee, and Simon Miller combined on a three-hit shutout. In the playoffs, the Dragons suffered backto-back one-run losses as they were eliminated by the evenual MWL champion Lake County Captains.
• The Dragons full-season winning percentage of .561 ranked third in franchise history, trailing 2011 (.593) and 2001 (.590).
• The Dragons winning percentage in the Second Half of .606 ranked third in franchise history for best winning percentage in a half season, trailing only 2011, 2nd Half (48-22, .686); and 2007, 1st Half (44-26, .629).
• The Dragons won 40 games in a half for the first time since the 1st Half in 2017 when they went 41-29 (Half-Seasons were 70 games prior to 2021; when they were reduced to 66 games).
• The Dragons finished with a winning record in both halves for the second time in franchise history (2001: 41-29 & 41-28).
• The Dragons won the Second Half East Division title for just the second time in franchise history (also in 2011). They have two first half division titles (2001, 2007) and four playoff berths as a wildcard team (second place teams qualified for post-season prior to the 2021 season).
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 was the Dragons opening night starting pitcher on April 5 and spent the first month of the season with Dayton. After stops with Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville, Lowder was called up to the Reds to make his MLB debut on August 30. Lowder eventually made six starts for the Reds, posting a sensational earned run average of 1.17.
The Dragons 2024 roster was filled with many of the top prospects within the Reds system. For just the third time in Dragons history, the team’s opening night roster featured the Reds two most recent number one draft picks (this had occurred in 2000 and 2014). Lowder, the Reds number one pick in 2023, and third baseman Cam Collier, the first rounder in 2022, both began the 2024 season with the Dragons (Collier spent the entire season with the Dayton club).
The Dragons opening night roster included five of the top-10 Reds prospects on the Baseball America Reds top-30 list. Along with Lowder and Collier, the roster also featured center fielder/second baseman Carlos Jorge (Reds #6 prospect); third baseman Sal Stewart (Reds #7 prospect), and middle infielder Leo Balcazar (Reds #8 prospect).
Additionally, shortstop Victor Acosta was ranked #19 by Baseball America, and outfielder Hector Rodriguez was ranked #20, giving the Dragons seven players ranked among the Reds top-20 by Baseball America. Outfielder Ethan O’Donnell and Jay Allen II did not appear on the Baseball America Reds top-30 list at the start of the season, but they were both on the MLB Pipeline Reds top-30 list, with O’Donnell at #23 and Allen at #25, giving the Dragons nine players within the Reds top-25 on the MLB Pipeline list.
Following the season, three Dragons players were named to the Midwest League Full-Season All-Star Team. Collier (third baseman), O’Donnell (outfielder) and Stewart (utility) were all selected. The Cincinnati Reds named Collier as their Minor League Position Player of the Year based on a season when he belted 20 home runs while batting .248.
On April 17 against Fort Wayne, Luis Mey fired a fastball at 103 mph to break the record at Day Air Ballpark of 102 by Hunter Greene in 2018...On April 26 in a 14-10 win at Lansing, the Dragons collected 20 hits for the first time since they had 24 on July 4, 2012. The offense was led by Carlos Jorge, who had a home run, two doubles, and four RBI. Sal Stewart added a home run, double, and four RBI...On April 28 at Lansing, Jay Allen II tied a club record with five hits in a game...On May 22 at Quad Cities in the second game of a doubleheader, the Dragons trailed 6-3 entering the final inning (7th) and still trailed 6-4 with two outs and two strikes when Jorge hit a game-tying two-run home run. The Dragons won the game in extra innings on a two-run single by Jay Allen II. This was the first time the Dragons won a game despite trailing by at least three runs going to the final inning since May 4, 2022 in the first game of a doubleheader with Lake County. It is believed to be the first time the Dragons have trailed by at least three runs entering the final inning and tied or took the lead via a home run in that inning, and went on to win the game, since July 18, 2013, when Seth Mejias-Brean hit a walk-off grand slam while trailing by three...On May 26 at Quad Cities, the Dragons defeated the River Bandits 15-2. The Dragons established season highs for most runs in a game, most home runs (4), and largest margin of victory. This was the first time the Dragons had 15 or more runs and 19 or more hits in a game since June 5, 2021 at Lake County. Cam Collier had four hits including a home run. This was the first time two Dayton players had at least four hits in a game since April 12, 2018 (Jeter Downs and Hendrik Clementina). Carlos Jorge, Victor Acosta, and Sal Stewart also added home runs. It was the first time the Dragons had four different players hit a home run in a game since September 9, 2022 at Lansing...On June 14 vs. Great Lakes, the Dragons trailed 3-0 going to the bottom of the ninth inning before rallying to score four in the ninth to win, 4-3. It was the first time since June 15, 2021 that the Dragons scored at least four runs in the bottom of the ninth to win. The Dragons scored the tying and winning runs on wild pitches on back-to-back pitches with two outs. Leo Balcazar raced in from third to beat the tag on a close play to end the game...The very next night, the Dragons trailed the Loons 4-2 going to the bottom of the ninth inning before scoring three runs in the ninth to win, 5-4. Carlos Jorge hit a two-run home run to tie the game and Logan Tanner’s one-out, RBI single brought in the winning run. It marked the first time since 2019 that the Dragons had walk-off wins in consecutive games, and the first time since record-keeping of walk-offs began in 2010 that the Dragons erased a ninth inning deficit to earn a ninth inning walk-off win in consecutive games...Dragons starting pitcher Ryan Cardona enjoyed two straight starts without allowing a hit, July 2 vs. Lake County and July 9 vs. South Bend. He tossed 11 consecutive no-hit innings over the two starts...On July 23 vs. Fort Wayne, Hector Rodriguez had one of the biggest individual performances in recent years. He belted two home runs including a grand slam and drove in six runs, most RBI in a game for any Dragons players since Quin Cotton drove in six in 2021...On August 15 at Fort Wayne, the Dragons collected at least one hit in every inning and scored runs in eight of the nine innings, defeating the TinCaps 14-3. The Dragons had seven doubles, their most in a game since July 5, 2019. Ethan O’Donnell had three doubles while Hector Rodriguez had four hits including two doubles. John Michael Faile, in his first game with the Dragons, had a homer in his second at-bat, and then belted home runs in his next two games with the Dragons as well...On August 23 vs. Cedar Rapids, Cam Collier became just the second player in Dragons history to hit three home runs in a home game. Collier drove in five runs in the Dragons 11-4 win, their ninth consecutive victory. The winning streak, which ended the next night, matched the third longest in franchise history.
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
NO. PLAYER B/T HT. WT. RESIDES BIRTH ACQUIRED
Pitchers (17)
15 Abel, Kevin R R 6’2 200 Surprise, AZ 02/19/99 7th Rd., 2021
16 Alfonseca, Pedro R R 6’0 178 Phoenix, AZ 09/04/97 MiLB FA, 2023
24 Bell, Brock R R 6’4 225 Phoenix, AZ 03/18/98 MiLB Rule 5, 2023
33 Cardona, Ryan R R 6’0 211 Livingston, NJ 05/07/00 19th Rd., 2021
6 Cooper, Tanner R R 6’3 215 Farmington, NY 09/08/99 35th Rd., 2019
31 Fransen, Arij R R 6’3 221 Hilversum, Netherlands 05/20/01 NDFA, 2019
18 Gayman, Myles R R 6’3 204 Greencastle, PA 02/19/98 NDFA, 2020
28 Harmon, Johnathan R R 6’4 201 Hornbeck, LA 09/04/00 13th Rd., 2022
8 Hubbart, Bryce L L 6’1 181 Windermere, FL 06/28/01 3rd Rd., 2022
26 Jessee, Brody R R 6’3 230 Anchorage, AK 12/01/00 10th Rd., 2022
4 Lowder, Rhett R R 6’2 205 Tampa, FL 03/08/02 1st Rd., 2023
22 Lyons, Jared R R 6’1 217 Springfield, VA 09/27/00 14th Rd., 2022
10 Menefee, Joseph L L 6’0 217 College Station, TX 10/06/99 20th Rd., 2022
35 Mey, Luis R R 6’5 235 San Pedro de Macoris, DR 06/24/01 IFA, 2018
29 Osman, Graham L L 6’4 190 Morrison, CO 01/29/01 10th Rd., 2023
27 Rivera, Javi R R 6’1 195 St. Cloud, FL 11/27/99 20th Rd., 2021
34 Sikkema, T.J. L L 6’0 205 DeWitt, IA 07/25/98 MiLB Rule 5, 2023
Catchers (2)
21 Hunter, Cade L R 6’2 200 Mount Laurel, NJ 11/29/00 5th Rd., 2022
32 Tanner, Logan R R 6’0 215 Lucedale, MS 11/10/00 2nd Rd., 2022 Infielders (7)
3 Acosta, Victor S R 5’9 191 El Limon, DR 06/10/04 Trade, SD, 2022
17 Balcazar, Leo R R 5’9 194 Miami, FL 06/17/04 IFA, 2021
23 Collier, Cam L R 6’0 222 Austell, GA 11/20/04 1st Rd., 2022
14 Contreras, Yan R R 6’0 202 Vega Baja, PR 01/30/01 12th Rd., 2019
44 Ibarra, Ruben R R 6’4 290 Watsonville, CA 04/26/99 4th Rd., 2021
20 Serrano, Jose R R 5’9 193 San Fernando Apure, VZ 10/14/03 IFA, 2021
11 Stewart, Sal R R 6’1 226 Miami, FL 12/07/03 Supp. 1st Rd, 2022 Outfielders (4)
2 Allen II, Jay R R 6’2 190 Fort Pierce, FL 11/22/02 Supp.1st Rd, 2021
5 Jorge, Carlos L R 5’8 176 Puerta Plata, DR 09/22/03 IFA, 2021
7 O’Donnell, Ethan L R 6’1 195 Highlands Ranch, CO 03/27/02 6th Rd., 2023
Opening Day - April 5, 2024 at Day Air Ballpark, Dayton, Ohio (First Pitch: 7:12 p.m.) Lansing Lugnuts 1, Dayton Dragons 0
Weather: 48 degrees, partly cloudy. Wind: 10 mph, out to right. Time: 2:21 Attendance: 8,328
Halter, 2B 2 0 0 0 2 1
Buelvas, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2
Bolte, CF 4 0 0 0 0 2
Simpson, 1B 3 1 0 0 1 1
Butler, LF 4 0 1 0 0 2
Angeles, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0
Masterman, DH 4 0 2 1 0 1
Rodriguez, C 4 0 1 0 0 2
Wright, 3B
BATTING
2B: Masterman, 2
SB: Simpson Team RISP: 2-for-12. Team LOB: 9.
FIELDING
E: Rodriguez
25 Rodriguez, Hector R R 5’8 187 Santo Domingo, DR 03/11/04 Trade, NYM, 2022 Umpires: HP: Evan Anderson. 1B: Travis Roberson.
Balcazar, SS
Jorge, CF
Stewart, 3B
Collier, DH
Allen II, LF
O’Donnell, RF
Acosta, 2B
Tanner, C
Ibarra, 1B
BATTING
2B: Balcazar
SB: Jorge, Stewart Team RISP : 0-for-5. Team LOB: 5.
FIELDING
E: Balcazar
April 5: Pitcher Ian Gibaut added on MLB rehab assignment.
April 10: Outfielder Jay Allen II placed on 7-day injured list. Pitcher Ian Gibaut transferred to Louisville (continuation of MLB rehab assignment).
April 13: Pitcher T.J. Sikkema placed on 7-day injured list.
April 16: Pitcher Easton Sikorski promoted to Dayton from ACL Reds.
April 17: Pitcher Tanner Cooper placed on 7-day injured list. Pitcher John Murphy promoted to Dayton from ACL Reds.
April 21: Outfielder Jay Allen II activated from 7-day injured list.
May 7: Pitcher Vin Timpanelli transferred to Dayton from Chattanooga. Pitcher John Murphy transferred to Development List.
May 8: Pitcher Rhett Lowder promoted to Chattanooga. Pitcher Andrew Moore transferred to Dayton from Chattanooga.
May 10: Outfielder Jacob Hurtubise added on Minor League injury rehab assignment.
May 13: Outfielder Jacob Hurtubise completed rehab assignment and transferred to Cincinnati.
May 14: Pitcher Brandon Williamson added on MLB rehab assignment. Pitcher Graham Osman transferred to Daytona. Pitcher T.J. Sikkema activated from injured list.
May 19: Pitcher Brandon Williamson transferred to Louisville (continuation of MLB rehab assignment).
May 21: Infielder Ruben Ibarra transferred to Chattanooga. Outfielder/first baseman Drew Mount transferred to Dayton from ACL Reds (continuation of MiLB rehab assignment).
May 23: Pitchers Kevin Abel and Vin Timpanelli promoted to Chattanooga. Pitcher John Murphy activated from Development List.
May 28: Pitcher Jose Franco promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
June 2: Outfielder/first baseman Drew Mount activated from injured list and transferred to Louisville.
June 6: Pitcher Andrew Moore promoted to Chattanooga.
June 8: Pitcher Jared Lyons placed on injured list.
June 18: Pitcher Gabriel Aguilera promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
June 19: Pitcher Javi Rivera placed on injured list. Pitcher Simon Miller promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
June 22: Pitcher Victor Vargas signed as a Minor League free agent.
June 25: First baseman Carter Graham promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
June 29: Pitcher Myles Gayman placed on injured list.
July 1: Pitcher Trey Braithwaite promoted to Dayton from ACL Reds.
July 6: Pitcher Victor Vargas placed on injured list.
July 9: Pitcher Luis Mey promoted to Chattanooga. Pitcher Brian Edgington promoted to Dayton from Daytona. Pitcher Mason Pelio promoted to Dayton from ACL Reds.
July 17: Infielder Sal Stewart placed on injured list.
July 23: Pitcher Reiver Sanmartin transferred to Dayton from ACL Reds on a Minor League injury rehab assignment.
July 24: Pitcher John Murphy promoted to Louisville.
July 25: Pitcher Dylan Simmons promoted to Dayton from Daytona. Pitcher Pedro Alfonseca released. Pitcher Reiver Sanmartin transferred to Louisville. Pitcher Connor Overton transferred to Dayton from ACL Reds on a Minor League injury rehab assignment.
July 26: Infielder Johnny Ascanio promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
July 27: Pitcher Joseph Menefee placed on injured list.
July 29: Pitcher John Murphy transferred to Dayton from Louisville.
July 30: Pitcher Cody Adcock promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
August 2: Infielder Yan Contreras released.
August 6: Pitcher Connor Overton transferred to Louisville.
August 7: Catcher Connor Burns promoted to Dayton from Daytona. Catcher Logan Tanner placed on injured list.
August 13: Catcher John Michael Faile promoted to Dayton from ACL Reds.
August 14: Outfielder Carlos Jorge placed on injured list.
August 20: Pitcher Nestor Lorant and infielder Trey Faltine promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
August 24: Pitcher T.J. Sikkema promoted to Chattanooga.
August 25: Outfielder Jacob Hurtubise added on Minor League injury rehab assignment.
August 27: Pitchers Bryce Hubbart and Trey Braithwaite promoted to Chattanooga. Pitcher Graham Osman promoted to Dayton from Daytona.
August 28: Outfielder Jacob Hurtubise returned to Louisville from injury rehab assignment and activated.
August 30: Infielder Trey Faltine promoted to Louisville.
Sept. 2: Infielder Trey Faltine transferred to Dayton from Louisville. Pitcher Jose Franco placed on injured list.
Sept. 4: Pitcher Bryce Hubbart transferred to Dayton from Chattanooga.
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.
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.
INDIVIDUAL BATTING
Most Hits, Game:
5, Allen II, April 28 at Lansing#
Most Runs, Game: 4, Collier, May 26 at Quad Cities
Most RBI, Game: 6, Rodriguez, July 23 vs. Fort Wayne
Most Doubles, Game: 3, O’Donnell, August 15 at Fort Wayne
Most Triples, Game: 1, several
Most Home Runs, Game: 3, Collier, August 23 vs. Cedar Rapids#
Most Total Bases, Game: 12, Collier, August 23 vs. Cedar Rapids (3 HR)
Most Walks, Game: 3, several
Most Stolen Bases, Game: 3, Jay Allen II, August 21 vs. Cedar Rapids
Most Strikeouts, Game: 5, Tanner, April 18 vs. Fort Wayne; Hunter, August 1 at Lansing#
Longest Hitting Streak (Games): 15, Balcazar, July 31-August 16
Grand Slam Home Runs:
Rodriguez, July 23 vs. Fort Wayne; Tanner, August 2 at Lansing; Faile, August 17 at Fort Wayne.
2+ Home Run Games: Collier (twice), April 18 vs. Fort Wayne (2) & August 23 vs. Cedar Rapids (3); Allen II, May 1 vs. West Michigan (2); Rodriguez, July 23 vs. Fort Wayne (2).
Inside-the-Park Home Runs: None
Back-to-Back Home Runs: Tanner & Allen II, May 16 vs. Gr. Lakes; Rodriguez & Collier, June 27 at Ft Wayne; O’Donnell & Collier, Aug 23 vs. Cedar Rap.
Walk-Off Home Runs: None
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING
Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings: 19, Harmon, May 24-June 12
Most Innings Pitched, Game: 7, Rivera, June 5 vs. Lansing; Harmon, June 6 vs. Lansing
Most Hits Allowed, Game: 9, Bell, June 4 vs. Lansing; Sikkema, July 30 at Lansing
Most Runs Allowed, Game: 9, Bell, June 4 vs. Lansing
Most Home Runs Allowed, Game: 3, Bell, June 4 vs. Lansing
Most Walks Allowed, Game: 6, Alfonseca, July 5 at Lake County
Most Strikeouts, Game: 11, Rivera, May 23 at Quad Cities
Longest Relief Outing: 4.1, several
Most Pitches Thrown, Game: 99, Cardona, August 27 vs. West Michigan
Fastest Pitch 103 mph, Mey, April 17 vs. Ft. Wayne & May 2 vs. W.Michigan*
Most Strikeouts, Opposing Pitcher: 10, Christian Romero, at Great Lakes, Sept. 6
TEAM MILESTONES
Most Consecutive Wins:
9, August 14-23
Most Consecutive Losses: 4, April 18-21; May 5-10
Longest 9-Inning Game (Minutes): 3:25, May 15 vs. Great Lakes
Longest Extra Inning Game (Minutes): 3:34, August 6 vs. Lake County (11 innings)
Shortest 9-Inning Game (Minutes): 1:54, July 9 vs. South Bend
Shortest 7-Inning Game (Minutes): 1:39, May 10 at Lake County (G1)
Biggest Deficit in Win: 5, July 13 vs. South Bend (trailed 6-1; won 7-6); August 17 at Fort Wayne (trailed 5-0; won 8-7)
Biggest Lead in Loss: 4, May 31 at Beloit (led 4-0; lost 6-5); June 22 at West Michigan (led 4-0; lost 8-4)
Largest Margin of Victory: 13, May 26 at Quad Cities (15-2)
Largest Margin of Defeat: 19, July 5 at Lake County (20-1)#
Most Errors, Game: 4, August 13 at Fort Wayne
Most Errors, Inning: 2, several TEAM BATTING
Most Runs, Game: 15, May 26 at Quad Cities
Most Runs, Inning: 7, May 16 vs. Great Lakes; June 19 at West Michigan; August 17 at Fort Wayne
Most Runs, First Inning: 3, several
Most Hits, Game: 20, April 26 at Lansing; August 1 at Lansing
Most Hits, Inning: 6, May 23 at Quad Cities; June 19 at West Michigan
Fewest Hits, Game: 1, Sept. 2 at Great Lakes
Most Home Runs, Game: 5, August 23 vs. Cedar Rapids
Most Home Runs, Inning: 3, May 16 vs. Great Lakes; August 23 vs. Cedar Rapids
Most Doubles, Game: 7, August 15 at Fort Wayne
Most Triples, Game: 2, several
Most Stolen Bases, Game: 6, June 12 vs. Great Lakes; August 25 vs. Cedar Rapids
Most Walks, Game: 10, August 17 at Fort Wayne
Most Strikeouts, Game: 17, April 18 vs. Fort Wayne
Most Left on Base, Game: 16, May 29 at Beloit (12 innings); 12, May 5 vs. West Michigan (9 innings)
^Midwest League record; *Dragons club record; #Ties Dragons club record
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.
Most Runs Allowed, Game: 20, July 5 at Lake County
Most Runs Allowed, Inning: 12, July 5 at Lake County
Most Hits Allowed, Game: 17, May 1 vs. West Michigan (10 innings)
Fewest Hits Allowed, Game: 1, July 2 vs. Lake County; August 8 vs. Lake County
Most Hits Allowed, Inning: 9, July 30 at Lansing
Most Home Runs Allowed, Game: 3, several
Most Home Runs Allowed, Inning: 2, June 4 vs. Lansing; July 5 at Lake County
Most Walks Allowed, Game: 12, July 5 at Lake County
Fewest Walks Allowed, Game: 0, May 26 at Quad Cities; June 20 at West Michigan#
Most Walks Allowed, Inning: 9, July 5 at Lake County*
Most Strikeouts, Game: 17, June 4 vs. Lansing
Dragons 2024 Midwest League Player/Pitcher of the Week Player Batter/Pitcher Dates Notes
Rhett Lowder Pitcher 4/22-4/28 1-0, 0.00, 6 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 9 SO
Johnathan Harmon Pitcher 6/3-6/9 1-0, 0.00, 7 IP, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 SO
Ryan Cardona Pitcher
Carlos Jorge Player
Gabriel Aguilera Pitcher
Cam Collier Player
7/1-7/7 1-0, 0.00, 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 SO
7/22-7/28 6 G, .375, 2 HR, 2 2B, 1.440 OPS
7/22-7/28 0-0, 0.00, 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 SO
7/30-8/4 4 G, .588, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 1,768 OPS
Dragons 2024 Midwest League Player/Pitcher of the Month Player Batter/Pitcher Month Notes
Jared Lyons Pitcher May 3-0, 1.17, 23 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 28 SO
Dragons 2024 Cincinnati Reds Minor League Player/Pitcher of the Month Player Batter/Pitcher Month Notes
Cam Collier Batter
Sal Stewart Batter
Jared Lyons Pitcher
Ryan Cardona Pitcher
April .298, 7 HR, 25 RBI, 20 G
May .292, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 25 G
May 3-0, 1.17, 23 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 28 SO
July 3-0, 1.74, 20.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R
Ethan O’Donnell Batter August .373, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 27 G
Dragons Players Selected to Play in 2024 All-Star Futures Game
Cam Collier July 13 Hosted by Texas Rangers
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
April
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May 9 at LC Postponed, rain. Rescheduled for May 10.
May 11 at LC 3-9 3-5-0-2 9-10-1-10
May 21 at QC Postponed, rain. Rescheduled for May 22.
May 22 at QC 2-5 (G1) 2-7-0-4
May 23 at QC 6-1 6-10-2-4 1-4-0-7
May 24 at QC 2-0 2-8-0-10 0-4-2-6
May 28 at BEL Postponed, rain. Rescheduled for May 29.
May 29 at BEL 5-6
May 29 at
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.
June 21 at WM 1-8 1-3-1-6 8-9-0-6
June 22 at WM 4-8 4-5-1-4 8-8-1-5
June 26 at
June
August
June 5 game was shortened by rain to eight innings.
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.
Date Opponent Score Note
*April 7 Lansing 7-6 Scored 1 in B9th to break 6-6 tie and win (RBI single by Hunter).
April 12 at Cedar Rapids 5-3 Scored 3 in T9th to overcome 3-2 deficit and win (3-R HR by Collier).
May 22 (G2) at Quad Cities 8-6 (8) Scored 2 in T8th to break 6-6 tie and win (2-R 1B by Allen).
*June 14 Great Lakes 4-3 Scored 4 in B9th to overcome 3-0 deficit for win (2-out WP for win).
*June 15 Great Lakes 5-4 Scored 3 in B9th to overcome 4-2 deficit for win (Tanner RBI 1B to win).
June 27 (G1) at Fort Wayne 10-7 (10) Scored 4 in T10th to break 6-6 tie (B2B HR by Rodriguez, Collier)
June 28 at Fort Wayne 4-3 Scored 1 in T9th to break 3-3 tie (Rodriguez HR)
July 4 at Lake County 6-5 (10) Scored 3 in T10th to break 3-3 tie (2-R 2B by Stewart for lead).
July 12 South Bend 6-3 Scored 3 in B8th to break 3-3 tie (3-R HR by Tanner for lead).
*July 13 South Bend 7-6 Scored 1 in B9th to break 6-6 tie (RBI 1B by Balcazar).
July 25 Fort Wayne 4-3 Scored 1 in B8th to break 3-3 tie (Rodriguez scored on error).
July 28 Fort Wayne 8-6 Scored 3 in B8th to overcome 6-5 deficit (3-R 2B by Graham).
August 1 at Lansing 13-9 (11) Scored 5 in T11th to break 8-8 tie (2-R HR by Rodriguez).
August 21 Cedar Rapids 4-3
*August 22 Cedar Rapids 5-4
*August 31 West Michigan 8-7
Wins after Trailing by at
Scored 2 in B8th to overcome 3-2 deficit (RBI 1B: O’Donnell, Balcazar).
Scored 1 in B9th to break 4-4 tie (RBI 1B by Rodriguez).
Scored 1 in B9th to break 7-7 tie (Faile INF single to drive in O’Donnell)
Date Opponent Score Note
April 7 Lansing 7-6 Trailed 6-2, mid 7th. Scored 4 in 7th, 1 in 9th to win (RBI 1B: Hunter).
May 16 Great Lakes 11-10 Trailed 3-0, mid 2nd. Scored 4 in 2nd, 7 in 6th for lead and eventual win.
May 18 Great Lakes 6-3 Trailed 3-0, mid 5th. Scored 5 in 7th to take 6-3 lead (2-R single by Jorge.
May 22 (G2) at Quad Cities 8-6 (8) Trailed 6-3, end 6th in 7-inning game. Won in 8th (Allen 2-R 1B).
June 7 Lansing 7-5 Trailed 3-0, mid 5th. Trailed 5-3, mid 7th. Scored 4 in 7th for lead.
June 14 Great Lakes 4-3 Trailed 3-0, mid 9th. Scored 4 in 9th for win (2-out WP for win).
June 15 Great Lakes 5-4 Trailed 4-1, mid 6th. Scored 3 in 9th for win (2-R HR by Jorge to tie).
July 4 at Lake County 6-5 (10) Trailed 3-0, end 8th. Scored 3 in 9th to tie, 3 in 10th for eventual win.
July 13 South Bend 7-6 Trailed 6-1, mid 4th. Scored 3 in 6th, 1 in 9th to win (Balcazar RBI 1B).
July 24 Fort Wayne 5-4 Trailed 3-0, mid 1st. Scored 3 in 4th for lead (O’Donnell 2-R HR).
August 17 at Fort Wayne 8-7 Trailed 5-0, end 3rd. Scored 7 in 6th for lead (Faile grand slam HR).
August 31 West Michigan 8-7 Trailed 7-4, mid 7th. Scored 2 in 8th to tie, 1 in 9th to win (Faile RBI 1B)
Date Opponent Score Note
April 19 Fort Wayne 5-3 Led 3-0, end 3rd. FW tied game in 5th, broke 3-3 tie with 2 in 8th.
April 23 Fort Wayne 5-3 (10) Led 3-0, end 3rd. FW tied game in 6th, broke 3-3 tie with 2 in 10th.
April 25 at Lansing 9-4 Led 4-1, mid 6th. LAN scored 6 in 6th to take 7-4 lead.
May 1 West Michigan 13-11 (10) Led 3-0, end 3rd. WM took 4-3 lead in 5th and won with 4 runs in T10th.
May 31 at Beloit 6-5 Led 4-0, mid 5th. BEL took lead with 3 in 8th.
June 22 at West Michigan 8-4 Led 4-0, mid 4th. WM tied game with 4 in 4th, took lead with 3 in 5th.
Player Date Opponent Result
Yan Contreras July 5 at Lake County 1.1 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 1 SO
Player/Coach Date Opponent Umpire Reason
Pedro Alfonseca 4/28 at Lansing Conor McKenna Altercation with opponent
Vince Harrison Jr. 5/22 (G2) at Quad Cities Conor McKenna Arguing catcher’s interference call
Jose Leon 5/30 at Beloit Saball/Spevak Arguing check swing call
Vince Harrison Jr. 6/13 Great Lakes Tatum Littleton Arguing safe/out call
Cade Hunter 6/13 Great Lakes Tatum Littleton Arguing safe/out call
Sal Stewart 6/23 at West Michigan Evan Anderson Arguing check swing call
Vince Harrison Jr. 7/4 at Lake County Alex Shears Arguing home run call
Vince Harrison Jr. 7/26 Fort Wayne Nelson/Hovick
Arguing balls and strikes calls
Cam Collier 7/27 Fort Wayne Gerritt Nelson Arguing strike call
Brian Garman 8/9 Lake County Justin Hopkins Unknown
Jose Franco 8/9 Lake County Justin Hopkins Unknown
Leo Balcazar 8/13 at Fort Wayne Tyler Hovick Arguing balls and strikes call
Player Date Position Result
Ian Gibaut April 5, 7 Pitcher 2 G; 2 IP, 0 R
Jacob Hurtubise May 10-12, Aug. 25-27 DH/OF .286, 4 for 14, 1 HR, 2 doubles (Triple-A rehab)
Brandon Williamson May 14 Pitcher 3 IP, 0 R
Drew Mount May 22-June 1 1B/DH 1 for 22 (Triple-A rehab)
Reiver Sanmartin July 23 Pitcher 1 IP, 0 R (Triple-A rehab)
Connor Overton July 27, Aug. 1 Pitcher 2 G; 5 IP, 4 R (Triple-A rehab)
The Dragons full-season winning percentage of .561 ranked third best among the 24 years in team history. The Dragons finished with a winning record in both halves for the second time in franchise history. 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 ranked third in franchise history for best winning percentage in 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. The Dragons finished third in MiLB in per game attendance average.
“The Streak” The Dragons broke the all-time sports record for consecutive sell-outs on July 9, 2011 when they recorded their 815th straight sell-out.
In each of their 24 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 18 straight seasons.
*Streak paused due to Covid restrictions, 2020-21
Single Game Record: 9,796, July 22, 2015 vs. West Michigan
Note: Four games in 2001 were played as Quad Cities home games at Day Air Ballpark.
(2000-2024, 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
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A
Abbott, Andrew, P (22)
Abel, Kevin, P (23-24)
Acevedo, Jose, P (00)
Acevedo, Luis, 2B (00)
Acosta, Victor, 2B (24)
Acuna, Jose, P (23)
Adames, Jesus, P (13)
Adams, Jesse, P (16-18)
Adcock, Cody, P (24)
Aguiar, Julian, P (22-23)
Aguilar, Miguel, P (18)
Aguilera, Gabriel, P (24)
Aldazoro, Argenis, OF/1B (15-16)
Alecis, Luis, P (18)
Alfonseca, Pedro (24)
Allen, James, P (12)
Allen II, Jay, OF (22-24)
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)
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)
Ashcraft, Graham, P (21)
Astorga, Leonardo, P (09)
Avery, James, P (05)
Aybar, Manuel, P (16)
B
Baderdeen, Kevin, 3B (00)
Bailey, Homer, P (05, 10*, 17*)
Balcazar, Leo, SS (24)
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)
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)
Booker, Chris, P (03)
Bookout, Casey, 1B (00)
Boone, Matt, 3B (02-03)
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)
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, Connor, C (24)
Burton, Jared, P (09)*
Byrd, Alec, P (19)
C
Cabrera, Angel, 2B (08)
Cabrera, Gerardo, OF (06-07)
Cabrera, Jolbert, INF (08)*
Cabrera, Orlando, SS (10)*
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)
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)
Booth, Steve, C (03)
Boughner, Anthony, P (04)
Boulware, Garrett, C (15)
Bour, Jason, C (08)
Boutwell, Andy, P (01-02)
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)
Collins, Clint, P (01)
Collymore, Malik, 2B/OF (17-18)
Colon, Angel, IF (06)
Conatser, Derrick P (08)
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)
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)
D
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)
Edens, Kyle, P (03-04)
Edgington, Brian, P (24)
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)
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) Fairchild, Stuart, OF (18) Fairel, Matt, P (09) Faltine, Trey, SS (23-24) Farfan, Alexander, P (03-04-05) Farmer, Kyle, C (19)*
Farr, Thomas, P (21-23)
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)
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)
G
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)
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)
H
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 (23-24)
Harris, Dylan, INF (19)
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)
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)
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) Hurtado, Omar, OF (01-02)
Hurtubise, Jacob, OF (21, 24) Huth, Jason, 2B (00)
IIbarra, 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 (23-24)
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 (23-24) 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) 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)
Lorenzen, Michael, P (13)
Lotzkar, Kyle, P (08, 11)
Louwsma, Jason, INF, (07)
Love, Brandon, P (00)
Lowder, Rhett, P (24)
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)
MMachorro, Carlos, P (17, 19)
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, 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)
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)
Mercker, Kent, P (08)*
Merrell, Phil, P (00)
Mercado, Onix, C (02)
Mey, Luis, P (24)
Mesoraco, Devin, C (08)
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)
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, 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) N
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
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)
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)
Otterness, Steven, P (08-09)
Ovalle, Gabriel, 2B/3B (17)
Overton, Connor, P (24)
Ozuna, Reniel, OF (19, 21)
P
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)
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)
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)
Q
Quezada, Radhames, P (12, 14)
Quillen, Aaron, P (17-18)
Quintana, Nick, 3B (22)
R
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, 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) Ruiz, Junior, DH/OF (02-03) Ruiz, Randy, 1B/DH (01-02) Ruiz, Victor, 3B (21) Ryan, Connor, P (18)
S 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) Sanders, Jared, P (05)
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 (23-24)
Serrano, Mark, P (09)
Service, Scott, P (01)
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)
Silva, Juan, OF (12)
Simmons, Dylan, P (24)
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)
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)
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, 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)
T
Tabor, Lee, P, (07)
Tanner, Logan, C (24)
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)
U
Urbaez, Francisco, 2B (21)
Ursin, Damian, P (03-04-05-06)
Urgelles, Jeff, C (04)
V
Valaika, Chris, SS, (07)
Valdez, Eddy, P (03)
Valera, Luis, P (02)
Valiquette, Philippe, P (05-08)
Valor, Humberto, INF (13-14)
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*) W
Wachman, 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)
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)
Z
Zabala, Aneurys, OF (18)
Ziemendorf, Chad, C (05)
Victories
Season: 83 2011
Home: 46 2001
Road: 38 2011
Half Season: 48 2011 (2nd)
Month: 22 8/2011 (22-8)
Consecutive: 13 6/15-6/30, 2002
Consecutive at Home: 10 7/7-7/25, 2008
Consecutive on Road: 8 6/24-7/12, 2002
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
Highest Average: .264 2011
Lowest Average: .228 2024
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): 1,553 2024 (11.8/G)
Fewest Total Bases (120 G): 1,467 2021 (12.2/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)
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 (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 (2005-2023)
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
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
Tonys Gutierrez .320 1st 2005
Jose Siri .320 2nd 2017
*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)
Pitcher
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
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 vs. GL August 3, 2017
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: June 20, 2024 at WM
Most Walks Allowed, Inning: 9 at LC July 5, 2024 (B7)
Most Doubles Allowed, Game: 8 4 times Last: vs. KC, May 10, 2009
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
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.
Hits: 5 (10 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
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
Intentional Walks: 2 (2 times)
Last: Brian O’Grady vs. LC June 21, 2015
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)
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
(2005-2022)
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
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
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 (4 times)
Last: Jose Acuna vs. BEL August 4, 2023
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
Errors: 4
Randy Stegall vs. WI May 27, 2000
Bradley Key vs. FW June 23, 2005
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
Amir Garrett 2 2014
Innings Pitched:
Childress 169.0 2002
Wyatt Strahan 164.1 2015
Brad Salmon 159.1 2002
Tejay Antone 158.0 2015
Walks:
Ismael Guillon 95 2013 Ty Howington 86 2000
Wild Pitches:
Ismael Guillon 26 2013
Tanner Rainey 25 2016
Hits Allowed:
Sal Romano 169 2014
Packy Naughton 168 2018
Brad Salmon 165 2002
Consecutive Scoreless Innings: Daniel Wolford 34.1 2011
Bobby Basham 32 2002
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
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:
J.C. Sulbaran 16 2009
Ramon Ramirez 15 2005
Jacob Johnson 15 2010
Kyle Lotzkar 15 2011
Balks:
Homer Bailey 5 2005
Jan Granado 5 2004
Curtis Partch 5 2008
Hunter Parks 5 2023
Home Runs Allowed: J.C. Sulbaran 19 2009
Rafael Gonzalez 18 2007
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.
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
Denis Phipps 122 2007-08
Austin Kearns 110 2000
Habelito Hernandez 106 2004-06
Luis Gonzalez 105 2015-17
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:
Chris Williamson 30 2000-02
Randy Ruiz 28 2001-02
Samone Peters 28 2001
Austin Hendrick 28 2022-23
Austin Kearns 27 2000
Extra Base Hits:
Randy Ruiz 86 2001-02
JV Martinez 80 2019, 21-22
B.J. Szymanski 69 2005-06
Habelito Hernandez 68 2004-06
Stephen Smitherman 67 2001
RBI: Stolen Bases:
Randy Ruiz 141 2001-02
Tanner Rahier 118 2013-14, 16
Wily Mo Pena 113 2001
Denis Phipps 110 2007-08
Billy Hamilton 103 2011
Michael Siani 75 2019, 21
Junior Arias 68 2012-13
Jay Allen II 57 2022-24
JV Martinez 106 2019, 21-22 2 with 49
Base On Balls:
Joey Votto 119 2003-04,09,12,22
Adam Dunn 100 2000
Justice Thompson 97 2022-23
Michael Siani 96 2019, 21
Hit By Pitch:
Jay Allen II 32 2022-24
Gary Patchett 29 2001-02
Randy Ruiz 22 2001-02
Mat Nelson 21 2021-23 2 with 91 Avain Rachal 20 2014-17
Strikeouts:
Austin Hendrick 292 2022-23
B.J. Szymanski 248 2005-06
Justice Thompson 235 2022-23
JV Martinez 233 2019, 21-22
Mat Nelson 224 2021-23
Caught Stealing
Michael Siani 25 2019, 21
Billy Hamilton 20 2011
Wandel Campana 18 2001-02
Jefry Sierra 18 2011-12
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
Multi Hit Games:
Habelito Hernandez 65 2004-06
Luis Gonzalez 60 2015-17
Randy Ruiz 58 2001-02
Denis Phipps 54 2007-08 2 with 17
JV Martinez 54 2019, 21-22
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
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
Sal Romano 15 2013-14
Saves:
Nate Cotton 36 2001-02
Alejandro Chacin 30 2013-15
Blake Hendley 29 2005-06
Juan Frias 21 2002-03, 05
Austin Orewiler 19 2016, 18
Curtis Partch 18 2008-09
Alexander Farfan 17 2003-05
Earned Run Average (minimum 112 innings):
Zach Ward 2.29 2006
Tyler Mahle 2.43 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 Lyon Richardson 44 2019, 21
Joel Bender 81 2013-14 Jacob Johnson 43 2010, 12
Braxton Roxby 81 2021-23 Nick Travieso 43 2013-14 2 with 77 Ismael Guillon 42 2012-14
Shutouts:
Bobby
Travis
Cueto
Complete Games:
Amir Garrett 2 2013-14 Several with 2
Innings Pitched: Strikeouts:
Sal Romano 269.0 2013-14 Ismael Guillon 220 2012-14
Juan Frias
256.2 2002-03, 05 Sal Romano 217 2013-14
Austin Orewiler 254.0 2016, 18 Lyon Richardson 197 2019, 21
Nick Travieso 224.1 2013-14 Eduardo Salazar 188 2019, 21
Jacob Johnson 218.0 2010, 12 Daniel Corcino 185 2010-11
Walks: Hit Batsmen:
Ismael Guillon 129 2012-14 J.C. Sulbaran 24 2009-10
Ty Howington 125 2000-01 Curtis Partch 22 2008-09
Alexander Farfan 121 2003-05 Braxton Roxby 21 2021-23
Josh Ravin 118 2008-10 Kyle Lotzkar 20 2008, 11
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 Josh Ravin 6 2008-10
2 with 28 Eduardo Salazar 6 2019, 21
Hits Allowed: Home Runs Allowed:
Sal Romano 303 2013-14 Rafael Gonzalez 30 2005-07
Austin Orewiler 279 2016, 18 J.C. Sulbaran 25 2009-10
Juan Frias 270 2002-03, 05 Thomas Farr 23 2021-23
Jacob Johnson 245 2010, 12 Daniel Guerrero 22 2006-08
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
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.
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
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
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, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021.
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.
Dragons Hit Walk-Off Home Run: Sept. 7, 2023, Sal Stewart, vs. Fort Wayne
Dragons Player Hit Two Home Runs in a Game: July 23, 2024, Hector Rodriguez, vs. Fort Wayne
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: April 28, 2024, Jay Allen II, at Lansing
Dragons Player Had Three Extra Base Hits in a Game: August 15, 2024, Ethan O’Donnell, at Fort Wayne (3 2B)
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: August 17, 2024, John Michael Faile, at Fort Wayne
Dragons Player Hit Pinch Hit Home Run: June 30, 2023, Tyler Callihan, at West Michigan (G1)
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 23, 2024, Ethan O’Donnell & Cam Collier, vs. CR
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: August 27, 2022, Jay Allen, at Quad Cities (5)
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)
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 Tossed 9-Inn. Complete Game Shutout: June 28, 2017, Ty Boyles at West Michigan
Dragons Pitcher Struck out 12 or More in a Game: June 29, 2022, Joe Boyle at Great Lakes (12 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 14-22, 2024 (won 9 straight)
Dragons Lost at Least 7 Straight Games: July 9-16 (lost 7 straight)
Dragons Scored at Least 15 Runs in a Game: May 26, 2024 at Quad Cities (15 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) May 3-5, 2019 at Cedar Rapids (3-game series)
Dragons Swept Home Series:
Sept. 14-19, 2021 vs. Fort Wayne (6-game series) June 7-10, 2019 vs. Fort Wayne (4-game series) July 13-15, 2019 vs. Beloit (3-game series)
Dragons Swept Road Series: June 4-6, 2019 at West Michigan (3-game series)
Dragons Played 9-Inning Game in Under Two Hours: July 9, 2024 vs. South Bend (one hour, 54 minutes)
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 Awards; 2013 Good Guy Award
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
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.
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 has never been matched in team history. 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.
April 15, 2004: Dragons shortstop Luis Bolivar enjoyed perhaps his finest individual moment as a player in what eventually became a long career in uniform for the team. Bolivar smashed a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to defeat Lansing 4-1, just the third walk-off homer in Dragons history at the time. Bolivar played two years for the Dragons, served as a hitting coach for three more, and then managed the club for three seasons from 2017-19.
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.
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 25, 2005: Starting pitcher Homer Bailey, who would go on to fire two no-hitters in the Major Leagues, enjoyed his fourth straight scoreless start with the Dragons in a 3-2 win at West Michigan. Bailey threw 17 innings during the four games and struck out 21 while surrendering just seven hits.
December 1, 2005: Dragons President & General Manager Robert Murphy was named by The Sporting News as the Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
November 29, 2018: Dragons President & General Manager Robert Murphy was named by Baseball America as the Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year.
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.
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, getting a two-run home run from Reniel Ozuna to tie it, and a walk-off hit by Francisco Urbaez to 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 single to center field to drive in Trey Faltine with the winning run. 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. Braxton Roxby pitched a perfect bottom of the ninth to close out the win..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
2000 Wildcard
Dayton defeated West Michigan, 2 games to 1
Game 1: Sept. 5 West Michigan 5, @Dayton 2
Game 2: Sept. 6
Dayton 4, @West Michigan 1
Dayton Starter: Travis Thompson
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.
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)
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)
(listed alphabetically)
Name (Season w/Dragons) 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) 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) McLain, Matt SS (2021)
Mejias-Brean, Seth, INF (2013)
Mesoraco, Devin, C (2008)
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)
Phillips, Connor, P (2022)
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)
Name (Season w/Dragons)
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)
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, Zach, P (2008)
Stubbs, Drew, OF (2007)
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) 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)
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)
*Wohlers, Rijo, Ramirez, and Volquez were non-injury roster assignments.
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.
Andrew Abbott
Julian Aguiar
Tejay Antone
Graham Ashcraft
Elly De La Cruz
Alexis Diaz
Blake Dunn
Stuart Fairchild
TJ Friedl
Hunter Greene
Rece Hinds
Jacob Hurtubise
Jonathan India
Evan Kravetz
Rhett Lowder
Noelvi Marte
Tony Santillan
Tyler Stephenson
Carson Spiers
Eric Yang
Tucker Barnhart (Diamondbacks)
Brennan Bernardino (Red Sox)
Joe Boyle (Athletics)
Johnny Cueto (Angels)
Noah Davis (Rockies)
Daniel Duarte (Twins)
Amir Garrett (Angels)
Joe Hudson (Mets)
Joel Kuhnel (Astros/Rays)
Michael Lorenzen (Royals/Rangers)
Tyler Mahle (Rangers)
Wandy Peralta (Padres)
Tanner Rainey (Nationals)
Miguel Rojas (Dodgers)
Eduardo Salazar (Dodgers/Nationals)
Nick Senzel (White Sox/Nationals)
Michael Siani (Cardinals)
Jose Siri (Rays)
Jackson Stephens (Braves)
Taylor Trammell (Dodgers/Yankees)
Chad Tromp (Braves)
Justin Turner (Mariners/Blue Jays)
Jesse Winker (Mets/Nationals)
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.
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.
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 2023 was 22.7. The Dragons 2023 roster also had an average age of 22.7.
The Dayton Dragons utilized 54 players over the course of the entire 2023 season, including 24 position players and 30 pitchers.
• 28 of those 54 players previously played at a four-year university
• 9 entered professional baseball from a junior college program
• 9 entered pro ball from a U.S. or Canadian high school program
• 8 were originally signed as international free agents
Midwest League coaching staffs typically include four individuals: a manager, pitching coach, hitting coach, and bench coach. Teams also feature a trainer, two strength/conditioning coaches, 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.
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).
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”.
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
Oakland 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
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
The Midwest League’s First Franchises in 1956 Clinton
Decatur Commodores, Dubuque Packers, Kokomo Dodgers, Lafayette Red Sox, Mattoon Phillies, Michigan City White Caps, and the Paris Lakers.
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Ballpark Address: 217 Shirland Ave.
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Team Information
Team Affiliation (first year): Miami Marlins (2021) Stadium: ABC Supply Stadium (3,500)
Field Dimensions: LF-345, CF-400, RF-325
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2025 Field Staff
Manager - Angel Espada
Pitching Coach - Jason Erickson
Hitting Coach - Brian Sharp
Defensive CoachesMason Sherill, Josh Glenn
Trainer - Hiroki Yoshimoto
Strength & ConditioningJeremiah Cothiere
ABC Supply Stadium Opened: 2021 Capacity: 3,500
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Telephone: (319) 363-3887
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 Box: (319) 896-7579
Website: www.kernels.com E-mail: kernels@kernels.com
Team Information
Team Affiliation (first year): Minnesota Twins (2013) Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium (5,300) Field Dimensions: LF-315, CF-400, RF-325
General Manager: Scott Wilson
Media Contact: Calvin Christoforo
Radio Announcer: Calvin Christoforo
Radio Station: KMRY 1450 AM
Brian Meyer
2025 Field Staff Manager - Brian Meyer Pitching CoachesArgenis Angulo, Hunter Townsend
Hitting Coach - C.J. Baker
Hitting/DevelopmentJulian Gonzalez
Trainer - Taylor Carpenter
Strength Coach - Blake Kretovics
League champs in 2023 Lost in Finals, 2021
Veterans Memorial Stadium Opened: 2002 Capacity: 5,300 LF: 315 CF: 400 RF: 325
Telephone: (260) 482-6400
Address: 1301 Ewing Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Fax: (260) 471-4678
Website: www.tincaps.com
Press Box: (260) 482-6400
E-mail: info@tincaps.com
Team Affiliation (first year): San Diego Padres (1999) Stadium: Parkview Field (8,100)
Field Dimensions: LF-330, CF-400, RF-330
President & General Manager: Mike Nutter
Media Relations Manager: John Nolan
Radio Announcers: John Nolan, Mike Maahs
Radio Station: ESPN Radio 1380-AM
Lukas Ray
2025 Field Staff
Manager - Lukas Ray
Pitching CoachThomas Eshelman
Hitting Coach - Yunir Garcia
Bench Coach - Luis Mendez
Trainer - Micah Gerhart
Strength Coach - Connor Shadroo
Performance - James McCormick
Video - Dante Ludlow
Parkview Field
Opened: 2009 Capacity: 8,100
Team Affiliation (first year): Los Angeles Dodgers (2007) Stadium: Dow Diamond (5,200) LF-332, CF-400, RF-325
2025 Field Staff
Manager - Jair Fernandez
Chris Mundhenk
Brad Tunney
Brad Tunney, John Vicari Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt, WLUN
Pitching Coaches- Sean Coyne, Eduardo Dominguez
Hitting Coach - Kevin LaChance Bench Coach - Joe Thon Performance CoachGage Crosgrove Development CoachBraelin Hence
Trainer - Akinori Maeda
Dow Diamond Capacity:
Address: 35300 Vine Street Eastlake, OH 44095
Telephone: (440) 975-8085 Fax: (440) 975-8958
Press Box: (440) 975-8085, x 144 Website: www.captainsbaseball.com
E-mail: Cscruggs@captainsbaseball.com
Team Affiliation (first year): Cleveland Guardians (2003) Stadium: Classic Park (10,000)
Field Dimensions: LF-320, CF-400, RF-320
President: Alan Miller
General Manager: Jen Yorko
Media Relations Contact: Drew LaFollette
Radio Announcer: Logan Potosky
2025 Field Staff Manager - Omir Santos
Pitching Coach - Andrew Moore
Hitting Coach - Ordomar Valdez
Bench Coach - Yan Rivera
Trainer - Frank Sammons Strength/Cond. - Andrew Coleman
Telephone: (517) 485-4500
Address: 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912
Fax: (517) 485-4518 Press Box: (517) 485-5307
Website: www.lansinglugnuts.com E-mail: info@lansinglugnuts.com
Team Information
Team Affiliation (first year): Oakland Athletics (2005) Stadium: Jackson Field (11,000)
Field Dimensions: LF-305, CF-412, RF-305
Executive Chairman: Pat Battle
General Manager: Zac Clark
Media Contact: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler
Radio Announcer: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler
Kennedy
2025 Field Staff Manager - Darryl Kennedy Pitching Coach - Dave Burba Hitting CoachesRubén Escalera, Cooper Goldby Trainer - Noah Huff PerformanceJonny Christensen
59-72 .450 5th
60-71 .458 6th 2022 54-77 .412 5th 2021 58-62 .483 T-4th 2019 68-71 .489 5th 2018 80-60 .571 2nd
Oakland affiliate, 2021-24 Toronto affiliate prior to 2021
Jackson Field
Opened: 1996 Capacity: 11,000 LF: 305 CF: 404 RF: 305
Telephone: (309) 680-4000
Address: 730 SW Jefferson Peoria, IL 61602
Fax: (309) 680-4080 Press Box: (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 (7,000)
Field Dimensions: LF-310, CF-400, RF-310
General Manager: Jason Mott
Manager of Media Relations: Cody Schindler
Radio Announcer: Cody Schindler
Radio Station: PeoriaChiefs.com
Roberto Espinoza
2025 Field Staff
Manager - Roberto Espinoza
Pitching Coach - Will Hawks
Hitting Coach - Elvis Rodriguez
Coach - Luis Arenado
Trainer - Paden Eveland
Strength CoachCampbell Quirk
Tech Fellow - Andrew Rankin
.547 3rd Lost in Finals, 2018
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3496
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 (7,140)
Field Dimensions: LF-343, CF-400, RF-318
General Manager: Paul Kleinhans-Schulz
Manager, Media Relations: Kyle Kercheval
Radio Announcer: Kyle Kercheval
Radio Station: RiverBandits.com
2025 Field Staff Manager - Jesus Azuaje
Pitching Coach - Derrick Lewis
Hitting Coach - Ryan Powers
Assistant Pitching CoachClayton Mortensen
Assistant Hitting CoachKyle MacKinnon
Trainer - Nevan Dominguez
Strength CoachChad Gravenorst
Davenport, IA 52808 Modern Woodmen Park Opened: 1931 (Renovated: 2004) Capacity: 7,140 LF: 343 CF: 400 RF: 318
Kansas City affiliate in 2021-24 Houston affiliate prior to 2021 League champs in 2021
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4218 South Bend, IN 46634
Ballpark Address: 501 W. South St. South Bend, IN 46601
Team Affiliation (first year): Chicago Cubs (2015)
Four Winds Field (5,000)
Field Dimensions: LF-336, CF-405, RF-336
President & General Manager: Joe Hart
Media Contact: Chris Hagstrom-Jones Radio Broadcasters: Brendan King, Tyler Reidy Radio Station: WSBT 96.1 FM
2025 Field Staff Manager - Nick Lovullo Pitching CoachGeorge Thanopoulos
Bench Coach - Daniel Wasinger
Hitting Coach - Nate Spears
Development CoachCollin Andrews
Asst. Pitching CoachJose Zapata Trainer - Nick Roberts
Strength Coach - Allen Cooper
Telephone: (616) 784-4131
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 Affiliation (first year): Detroit Tigers (1997)
Stadium: LMCU Ballpark (8,942)
Field Dimensions: LF-327, CF-402, RF-327
Chairman: Lew Chamberlin
Vice President & General Manager: Jim Jarecki
Media Contact: TBA
Radio Announcer: Dan Hasty
Radio Station: WJRW 1340 AM
Manager - Tony Cappuccilli
Hitting Coach - Matt Malott
Pitching Coach - Nick Green
Pitching Coach - Collin Murray
Trainer - Nick Wheeler
Strength CoachCorey Fitzgerald
Opened: 1994 Capacity: 8,942 LF: 327 CF: 402 RF: 317
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7464 Appleton, WI 54912
Ballpark Address: 2400 N. Casaloma Dr. Appleton, WI 54913
Telephone: (920) 733-4152
Press Box: (920) 733-4152, ext. 249
Fax: (920) 733-8032
Website: www.timberrattlers.com E-mail: info@timberrattlers.com
Team Affiliation (first year): Milwaukee Brewers (2009)
Stadium: Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium (5,170)
Field Dimensions: LF- 325, CF- 400, RF- 325
President & General Manager: Rob Zerjav
Media Contact: Chris Mehring
Radio Announcer: Chris Mehring
Radio Station: WNAM 1280 AM
Victor Estevez
2025 Field Staff Manager - Victor Estevez
Pitching Coach - Michael O’Neal
Hitting Coach - Evan Berliner
Coaches - Marcelo Alfonsín, Tommy McManus
Trainer - Paul Gonzales
Strength & ConditioningLuis Rios-Reyes
Lost in Finals, 2024
Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
Opened: 1995 Capacity: 5,170 LF: 325 CF: 400 RF: 325
Dayton 40 26 .606 -
Lake County 36 28 .563 3
Great Lakes 35 29 .547 4 Lansing
West
Divisional Series (Best of 3)
Lake County defeated Dayton, 2 games to 0
Wisconsin defeated Quad Cities, 2 games to 0
League Champuionship Series (Best of 3)
Lake County defeated Wisconsin, 2 games to 1
Notes: 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. The team record after 27 games was 23-4.
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
Current Midwest League Cities
Team (City)
Years Active
Beloit (Beloit, WI) 1982-2024
Cedar Rapids (Cedar Rapids, IA) 1962-2024
Dayton (Dayton, OH) 2000-2024
Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN) 1993-2024
Great Lakes (Midland, MI) 2007-2024
Lake County (Eastlake, OH) 2010-2024
Lansing (Lansing, MI) 1996-2024
Peoria (Peoria, IL) 1983-2024
Quad Cities (Davenport, IA) 1960-2024
South Bend (South Bend, IN) 1988-2024
West Michigan (Grand Rapids, MI) 1994-2024
Wisconsin (Appleton, WI) 1962-2024
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
All-Time
Def. Score Final Date Opp.
7 1-8 (2nd) 10-9
7 3-10 (6th) 11-10
7 0-7 (3rd) 8-7
July 22, 2013 Wisconsin
Aug. 22, 2016 Lansing
June 8, 2021 Great Lakes
6 1-7 (9th) 12-7 April 30, 2004 at Lansing
6 0-6 (5th) 10-8
June 15, 2004 Wisconsin
6 1-7 (6th) 11-7 July 19, 2005 Quad Cities
6 1-7 (7th) 9-7 Aug. 30, 2010 at Lansing
6 2-8 (7th) 10-8 (10) May 1, 2018 at Burlington
6 0-6 (4th) 8-6 May 9, 2018 Cedar Rapids
6 1-7 (6th) 11-7 May 25, 2021 Quad Cities
5 17 times since 2004. Most recent: 0-5 (3rd) 8-7 Aug. 17, 2024 at Fort Wayne
Dragons Biggest Comebacks After 6th Inning (2004-24)
Def. Score Final Date Opp.
6 1-7 (9th) 12-7 April 30, 2004 at Lansing
6 1-7 (7th) 9-7
Aug. 30, 2010 at Lansing
6 2-8 (7th) 10-8 (10) May 1, 2018 at Burlington
5 0-5 (8th) 6-5
Aug. 4, 2012 at Great Lakes
5 0-5 (7th) 6-5 July 4, 2013 Bowling Green
Near-Miss
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.
18
16
July 2, 2004 at South Bend
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 65 extra inning games, and 51 (78%) have been decided in the first extra inning. Only five (8 %) have gone more than two extra innings:
Longest Scheduled 9-Inning Game Since 2018 Innings Date Opp.
12 August 14, 2019 at Bowling Green
12 Sept. 2, 2023 at Great Lakes
Longest Scheduled 7-Inning Game Since 2018 12 May 29, 2024 at Beloit (G1)
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.
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.
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.
Batting Top 10 (min. 2.7 PA/team G)
Pitching Top 10 (min. 0.8 IP/team G)
HOME RUNS
Newell, C
Collier, C
Nivens, S QC
Zamora, J BEL 17
W
W
Collier, C DAY 74 Anderson, M WM 73
Cespedes, R CR
J WIS 68
DOUBLES
Areinamo, J WIS 30
Salas, E FW 27
Simpson, W LAN 27
Butler, J LAN 26
Liranzo, T
SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Simpson, W
Nivens, S
R
Newell, C
Collier, C
Buelvas,
Player Team
Cooper Ingle
Position
Lake County Catcher
Will Simpson Lansing
Jadher Areinamo Wisconsin
Angel Genao
Cam Collier
Henry Bolte
Ethan O’Donnell
Brayan Buelvas
Brett Squires
Sal Stewart
Jaden Hamm
Austin Peterson
Matt Wilkinson
Thomas White
Lucas Wepf
Lake County
Dayton
Lansing
Dayton
Lansing
Quad Cities
First Baseman
Second Baseman
Shortstop
Third Baseman
Outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder
Designated Hitter
Dayton Utility
West Michigan
Lake County
Lake County
Beloit
Great Lakes
Craig Yoho Wisconsin
Starting Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Relief Pitcher
Relief Pitcher
Most Valuable Player: Cooper Ingle, Lake County Pitcher of the Year: Jaden Hamm, West Michigan Prospect of the Year: Thomas White, Beloit Manager of the Year: Victor Estevez, Wisconsin
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, 2021-24
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
Four Points Sheraton 35300 Curtis Blvd.
Eastlake, OH 44095
Phone: (440) 953-8000
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
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids - North 500 Center Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Phone: (616) 947-1000
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers AmericInn 132 N. Mall Drive Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 954-0202
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
* 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.
International League
Club
Affiliate
Buffalo Bisons Toronto Blue Jays
Charlotte Knights Chicago White Sox
Columbus Clippers Cleveland Indians
Durham Bulls Tampa Bay Rays
Gwinnett Stripers
Atlanta Braves
Indianapolis Indians Pittsburgh Pirates
Iowa Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Miami Marlins
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Louisville Bats
Philadelphia Phillies
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Memphis Redbirds St. Louis Cardinals
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Norfolk Tides
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Omaha Storm Chasers Kansas City Royals
Rochester Red Wings
Washington Nationals
Scranton/WB RailRiders New York Yankees
St. Paul Saints Minnesota Twins
Syracuse Mets New York Mets
Toledo Mud Hens
Detroit Tigers
Worcester Red Sox Boston Red Sox
Pacific Coast League
Club
Albuquerque Isotopes
Affiliate
Colorado Rockies
El Paso Chihuahuas San Diego Padres
Las Vegas Aviators Oakland Athletics
Oklahoma City Comets Los Angeles Dodgers
Reno Aces Arizona Diamondbacks
Round Rock Express Texas Rangers
Sacramento River Cats San Francisco Giants
Salt Lake Bees Los Angeles Angels
Sugar Land Space Cowboys Houston Astros
Tacoma Rainiers
Seattle Mariners
Eastern League
Club
Akron RubberDucks
Altoona Curve
Affiliate
Cleveland Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates
Binghamton Rumble Ponies New York Mets
Chesapeake Baysox
Baltimore Orioles
Erie SeaWolves Detroit Tigers
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Hartford Yard Goats
Colorado Rockies
New Hampshire Fisher Cats Toronto Blue Jays
Portland Sea Dogs Boston Red Sox
Reading Fightin Phils Philadelphia Phillies
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Biloxi Shuckers
Affiliate
Milwaukee Brewers
Birmingham Barons Chicago White Sox
Chattanooga Lookouts Cincinnati Reds
Columbus Clingstones
Atlanta Braves
Knoxville Smokies Chicago Cubs
Montgomery Biscuits
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Tampa Bay Rays
Miami Marlins
Rocket City Trash Pandas Los Angeles Angels
Texas League
Club
Affiliate
Amarillo Sod Poodles Arizona Diamondbacks
Arkansas Travelers Seattle Mariners
Corpus Christi Hooks Houston Astros
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Midland RockHounds Oakland Athletics
NW Arkansas Naturals
Kansas City Royals
San Antonio Missions San Diego Padres
Springfield Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals
Tulsa Drillers Los Angeles Dodgers
Wichita Wind Surge Minnesota Twins
Midwest League
Club
Affiliate
Beloit Sky Carp Miami Marlins
Cedar Rapids Kernels Minnesota Twins
Dayton Dragons Cincinnati Reds
Fort Wayne TinCaps San Diego Padres
Great Lakes Loons Los Angeles Dodgers
Lake County Captains Cleveland Indians
Lansing Lugnuts Oakland Athletics
Peoria Chiefs St. Louis Cardinals
Quad Cities River Bandits Kansas City Royals
South Bend Cubs Chicago Cubs
West Michigan Whitecaps Detroit Tigers
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Milwaukee Brewers
South Atlantic League Club Affiliate
Aberdeen IronBirds Baltimore Orioles
Asheville Tourists Houston Astros
Bowling Green Hot Rods Tampa Bay Rays
Brooklyn Cyclones New York Mets
Greensboro Grasshoppers Pittsburgh Pirates
Greenville Drive Boston Red Sox
Hub City Spartanburgers Texas Rangers
Hudson Valley Renegades New York Yankees
Jersey Shore BlueClaws Philadelphia Phillies
Rome Emporers Atlanta Braves
Wilmington Blue Rocks Washington Nationals
Winston-Salem Dash Chicago White Sox
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Eugene Emeralds San Francisco Giants
Everett AquaSox Seattle Mariners
Hillsboro Hops Arizona Diamondbacks
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Tri-City Dust Devils Los Angeles Angels
Vancouver Canadians Toronto Blue Jays
California League Club
Affiliate
Fresno Grizzlies Colorado Rockies
Inland Empire 66ers Los Angeles Angels
Lake Elsinore Storm San Diego Padres
Modesto Nuts Seattle Mariners
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Los Angeles Dodgers
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Stockton Ports Oakland Athletics
Visalia Rawhide Arizona Diamondbacks
Florida State League Club
Affiliate
Bradenton Marauders Pittsburgh Pirates
Clearwater Threshers Philadelphia Phillies
Daytona Tortugas Cincinnati Reds
Dunedin Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Minnesota Twins
Jupiter Hammerheads Miami Marlins
Lakeland Flying Tigers Detroit Tigers
Palm Beach Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals
St. Lucie Mets New York Mets
Tampa Tarpons New York Yankees
Carolina League
Club Affiliate
Augusta GreenJackets Atlanta Braves
Carolina Mudcats Milwaukee Brewers
Charleston RiverDogs Tampa Bay Rays
Columbia Fireflies Kansas City Royals
Delmarva Shorebirds Baltimore Orioles
Fayetteville Woodpeckers Houston Astros
Fredericksburg Nationals Washington Nationals
Hickory Crawdads Texas Rangers
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Chicago White Sox
Lynchburg Hillcats Cleveland Indians
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Chicago Cubs
Salem Red Sox Boston Red Sox
Great American Ballpark
100 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45402
Phone: (513) 765-7000 Fax: (513) 765-7342
Media Relations Department: (513) 765-7800
Press Box: (513) 765-7350
Website: www.cincinnatireds.com
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
Chief Operating Officer and CFO: Doug Healy
Secretary and Treasurer: Christopher L. Fister
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
Director of Baseball Information: Bo Thompson
Director, Baseball Operations: Mark Edwards
Coordinator, Baseball Operations: Cameron LeBlanc
Coordinator, Baseball Ops and Player Devel.: Nick Perez
Senior Director, Baseball Analytics: Nick Wan
Assistant Director, Baseball Analytics: Chris Jackson
Manager, Baseball Analytics: Sean Fischer
Data Scientist: Sam Gasell
Senior Director of Media Relations: Larry Herms
Director of Media Relations: Jamie Ramsey
Coordinator of Media Relations: James Leo
Senior VP, Brand & Content: Ralph Mitchell
VP of Communications & Marketing: Kristen Meyers
Director of PR and Photography: Michael Anderson
Director of Creative: Michael King
Senior Director of Social Media & Content: Lisa Braun
Senior Director of Communications: Jarrod Rollins
Senior Manager of Communications: Brendan Hader
Senior Design Manager: Sara Green
Senior Manager of Social Media: Nolan Mattson
Social Media Manager: Jackie Regruth
Mgr, Promo Procurement & Brdcst. Relations: Lori Watt
Manager: Terry Francona
Bench Coach/Field Coordinator: Freddie Benavides
Bench Coach: Brad Mills
1st Base Coach: Collin Cowgill
3rd Base Coach: J.R. House
Pitching Coach: Derek Johnson
Hitting Coach: Chris Valaika
Bullpen Coach: Matt Tracy
Assistant Hitting Coaches: Alex Pelaez, Will Remillard
Assistant Pitching Coach: Simon Mathews
Coach/Advance Scouting: Kyle Arnsberg
Staff Assistant: Mike Napoli
Bullpen Catchers: Jose Duarte, James Keller
Senior Director of Player Development: Jeremy Farrell
Asst. Director, Minor League & Inter. Ops: Greg McMillin
Special Asst, Player Performance: Mario Soto
Player Development Pitching Analyst: Matt Boyd
Player Development Hitting Analyst: Brooke Coneeny Coordinator, Baseball Administration: Melissa Hill
Coordinators/Roving Instructors:
Chris Tremie (Field Coordinator)
Luis Bolivar (Academies Coordinator)
Joel Noboa (Latin America Field Coordinator)
Dave Hansen (Hitting Coordinator)
Tyler Henson (Hitting Coordinator)
Bryan Conger (Senior Pitching Coordinator)
Brian Garman (Pitching Coordinator)
Jose Nieves (Infield Coordinator)
Corky Miller (Catching Coordinator)
Kevin Mahar (Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator)
Jason Broussard (Academies Hitting Coordinator)
Todd Naskedov (Asst. Minor Lg. Pitching Coordinator)
Sr. Director of Pro Scouting: Rob Coughlin
Director of Amateur Scouting: Joe Katuska
Coordinator of Pro Scouting: Daniel Beattie
Asst. Dir./Amateur Scouting: Paul Pierson
Sr. Director of International Scouting: Trey Hendricks Coordinator, Pitching Acquistion & Devel.: Nick Christiani
Special Assts. to GM: Chris Buckley, J Harrison, John Morris, Jeff Schugel
Professional Scouts: Greg Baker, Gary Glover, Joe Jocketty, Ben Jones, Mick Mattaliano, Jeff Morris, Terry Reynolds, Steve Roadcap
Amateur Scouting Crosscheckers: Jerry Flowers, Will Harford, Mark McKnight, Bill Byckowski, Rex De La Nuez, Greg Zunino.
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
Reds #1 Draft Picks with Dragons 2000 Ty Howington (1999 #1) P Austin Kearns (1998 #1) OF
David Espinosa (2000 #1) INF
Chris Gruler (2002 #1) P
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 Cam Collier (2022 #1) 3B Rhett Lowder (2023 #1) P
Year/s in left column indicates season/s with Dragons.
Reds Top 30 Prospects,
2024 (courtesy of Baseball America)
2025
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. Ricardo 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. Leonardo 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
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
11. Ty Floyd, RHP
12. Ricardo Cabrera, SS 13. Blake Dunn, OF 14. Julian Aguiar, RHP
15. Adolfo Sanchez, OF 16. Sammy Stafura, SS
17. Lyon Richardson, RHP
18. Carson Spiers, RHP
19. Victor Acosta, SS
20. Hector Rodriguez, OF 21. Rece Hinds, OF 22. Cole Schoenwetter, RHP
23. Jacob Hurtubise, OF 24. Christian Roa, RHP
25. Naibel Mariano, SS
26. Adam Serwinowski, LHP
27. Ariel Almonte, OF 28. Zach Maxwell, RHP
29. Sheng-En Lin, SS
30. Hunter Hollan, RHP
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
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
Highest Rankings for Dragons Players in MilB Top-100 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).
Reds Top 10 Prospects, 2018-2023
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
2018
1. Nick Senzel, 3B
2. Hunter Greene, RHP
3. Taylor Trammell, OF 4. Tyler Mahle, RHP
5. Jesse Winker, OF
6. Tony Santillan, RHP
7. Jose Siri, OF 8. Shed Long, 2B
9. Vladimir Gutierrez, RHP
10. Tyler Stephenson, C
Rhett Lowder was selected as the 2024 winner of the Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award as the Reds Minor League Player of the Year. Lowder began the season with the Dragons and made five starts, remaining with the club until he was promoted to Chattanooga on May 8. Lowder’s best start with the Dragons was April 26 at Lansing when he allowed just one unearned run in six innings, striking out nine. Lowder started slowly after his promotion to Double-A, but in his last five starts, he allowed just two runs in 29 innings. Lowder made one start with Louisville before earning a promotion to the Reds, where he posted a 1.17 ERA in six starts.
Lowder’s 2024 Statistics
Player of the Year: Rhett Lowder Position Player of the Year: Cam Collier Pitcher of the Year: Nestor Lorant
Best Prospect in the Midwest League
Three players in Dragons history have been picked as the MWL’s “Best MLB Prospect” following their year in Dayton. 2000: Austin Kearns 2022: Elly De La Cruz 2023: Edwin Arroyo
*Kearns shared honor w/Albert Pujols
*partial
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
Mahle
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
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
Month Player, Club Pitcher, Club
April
Cam Collier, Dayton
May Sal Stewart, Dayton
June Francisco Urbáez, Chattanooga
July Bernard Moon, ACL Reds
August Ethan O’Donnell, Dayton
September Edwin Rios, Louisville
Adam Serwinowski, Daytona
Jared Lyons, Dayton
Nestor Lorant, Daytona
Ryan Cardona, Dayton
Rhett Lowder, Chattanooga/Louisville
Chase Petty, Chattanooga/Louisville
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
Player Year Month Position
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
Manager: Jose Moreno
Pitching Coach: Joel Bonnett
Hitting Coach: Mike Jacobs Coaches: Dick Schofield, Reggie Williams
Year Record Div. Rank Playoffs
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
2019 61-75 4th of 5 Did Not Qualify ^1st half division winner
2024 Team Batting: .213 (8th of 8) 2024 Team Pitching: 4.52 (8th of 8)
ACL Reds - Rookie Arizona Complex League
1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone: (623) 882-3120 Fax: (623) 882-3169
2025
Manager: Gustavo Molina Pitching Coaches: Fred Corral, Cesar Garcia Hitting Coaches: Eric Richardson Coaches: Sebastian Almonte, Gary Van Tol
Arizona Complex League - Central Division
Year Record Div. Rank Playoffs
2014 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
2019 27-29 T-3rd of 6 Did Not Qualify *Full-Season division winner
2024 Team Batting: .256 (9th of 15)
2024 Team Pitching: 4.97 (4th of 15)
2025
DSL Reds - Rookie Dominican Summer League Baseball City, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Managers: Juan Ballara, Jose Montilla Pitching Coaches: Rayner Oliveros, David Rosario Hitting Coaches: Michael Beltre, Luis Terrero Coaches: Aaron Bond, Jose Flores, Takashi Miyoshi, Jefry Sierra
Louisville Bats, 2000-2025
Chattanooga Lookouts, 2000-2008; 2019-2025
Pensacola Blue Wahoos, 2012-2018
Carolina Mudcats, 2009-2011
Dayton Dragons, 2021-2025
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
Daytona Tortugas, 2021-2025
Dayton Dragons, 2000-2019
Clinton Lumber Kings, 2000
Rookie-Advanced
Billings Mustangs, 2000-2019
Greeneville Reds, 2018-2019
Rookie
Goodyear Reds, 2010-2025
Sarasota Reds, 2000-2009
Reds Farm Directors & Scouting Directors, 2000-2025
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
Farm Amateur Scouting Year Director Director
2013 Jeff Graupe Chris Buckley
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2025 season is Nichols’ 18th year with the Dragons and his 38th year in professional baseball. He has broadcast over 4,500 minor league games since beginning his career in 1988. In 2025, Nichols was inducted into the Greater Dayton Baseball Hall-of-Fame in honor of his career as a baseball broadcaster. In 2018, he 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, 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 2025 as a radio broadcaster and media relations assistant. He filled the same role with the team in 2023 and ‘24. 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, and assisted the Dragons media relations department in 2022. 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 also did play-by-play and sideline reporting for Chatterbox Sports throughout the Cincinnati area, covering high school and college athletics. Geshan attended Talawanda High School and was the student body president there in 2018.
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 featuring game recaps, interviews, and out of town scores.
For the 25th consecutive season, the Dragons will provide television coverage of select games in the Miami Valley. In 2025, for the ninth 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 Sports Director Jack Pohl. Friday and Saturday telecasts begin at 7 p.m. Sunday telecasts begin at 1:00 p.m.
May 10
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June 6
July 18
July 25
July 26
July 27
August 9
August 10
August 23
August 24
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.
The Dragons MVP School Program includes over 1,200 fourth and fifth grade classrooms across the Miami Valley. The program is in its 20th year, impacting over 32,000 students. Teachers select five MVPs based on the criteria put in place by the teacher including performance, effort, citizenship, and improvement. The five MVPs receive four tickets to a Dragons game, access to an exclusive Dragons MVP Zone, an MVP certificate, and a Dragons MVP hat. The Dragons visit selected classrooms over the course of the program. The Dragons MVP Program is made possible by the generous support of Ohio 529 Plan CollegeAdvantage, Roosters, WDTN and Dayton’s CW.
Hometown Heroes program presented by the Dayton Development Coalition, Reynolds & Reynolds, HII Mission Technologies, Synergy Building Systems, and HNB
Five times during the 2025 baseball season, the Dragons will partner with the Dayton Development Coalition, Reynolds & Reynolds, HII Mission Technologies, Synergy Building Systems, and HNB for a season-long tribute to all service men and women past and present. There will be four special spotlights (April 25, May 27, June 17, July 3) that will each highlight a different aspect or organization involved in the military. The season-long celebration will wrap up with American Celebration Night on August 23.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Dragons team up to provide kids battling serious medical conditions with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities during Dragons games. Each honoree takes an honorary homerun lap around the bases during a Dragons game and receives an engraved bat, along with other gifts. Dates for the 2025 season are May 7, June 18, July 23, and August 6.
The Dragons partner with Flying Ace Express Car Wash on the Community All-Stars Program, honoring Dayton’s best individuals and organizations that are improving the quality of life in the Miami Valley. From firefighters to first responders to volunteers and good Samaritans, the Dragons will honor five honorees that will be highlighted during a game with a tribute video telling their story. Dates for 2025 include May 8, June 5, July 2, and August 8.
The Dragons Veteran Salute program, presented by CareSource Military & Veterans, highlights five veteran’s stories during each season. Veterans who are chosen are honored at a Dragons game with an in-game ceremony and provided with VIP treatment during their special night. Dates are April 27, June 1, June 22, July 27, and August 24.
The Dayton Dragons and Montgomery County Environmental Services are once again teaming up for Heater’s Recycling Bin Initiative (RBI) Program. This free, fun, and educational program is for kids and families to learn about household recycling and how recycling benefits the economy and the environment. All participants will receive up to four Dragons lawn tickets to RBI Night at a Dragons game, exclusive RBI gifts, and will be eligible to win other great Dragons prizes and experiences. Dates are June 19 and August 21.
The Dayton Dragons will award the “Dream Big Award” presented by CYMI Holdings to three individuals in the greater Dayton area who exemplify a stellar entrepreneurial spirit. These individuals will be recognized for their determination and dedication to growing their own unique businesses and making the Miami Valley a better place to work and play.
Wright State vs. University of Dayton at Day Air Ballpark
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts Overnighters
Meet the Team Day
BirdZerk!
ZOOperstars!
Date/s
April 29
May 30, July 25
June 7
June 7
June 8
25th Season Celebration Fan Fest June 21
Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates
Family Classic Movie Night
Dontatos Movie Night
Great American Beer Tasting presented by Heidelberg Distributing
Reds Day at the Dragons
July 12
July 12
August 1
August 16
August 24
Dr. Kali Hollingsworth, DO
Medical Director
Dayton Dragons Baseball
Primary Care
Sugarcreek Health Center 6438 Wilmington Pike, Suite 100
Centerville, OH 45459 (937) 558-3840
Tyler Steele, AT
Medical Liaison
Dayton Dragons Baseball
Kettering Sports Medicine Center
4403 Far Hills Ave. Kettering, OH 45429 (937) 395-3900
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
Date
(All times are Eastern Daylight Time) (All times are PM unless otherwise noted)
April 4 @West Michigan 6:35
April 5 @West Michigan 2:00
April 6 @West Michigan 2:00
April 8 Fort Wayne 7:05
April 9 Fort Wayne 7:05
April 10 Fort Wayne 7:05
April 11 Fort Wayne 7:05
April 12 Fort Wayne 1:05
April 13 Fort Wayne 1:05
April 15 @Great Lakes 6:05
April 16 @Great Lakes 6:05
April 17 @Great Lakes 6:05
April 18 @Great Lakes 6:05
April 19 @Great Lakes 1:05
April 20 @Great Lakes 1:05
April 22 West Michigan 7:05
April 23 West Michigan 7:05
April 24 West Michigan 7:05
April 25 West Michigan 7:05
April 26 West Michigan 1:05
April 27 West Michigan 1:05
April 29 @Fort Wayne 6:35
April 30 @Fort Wayne 6:35
May 1 @Fort Wayne 7:05
May 2 @Fort Wayne 7:05
May 3 @Fort Wayne 6:35
May 4 @Fort Wayne 1:05
May 6 Great Lakes 7:05
May 7 Great Lakes 7:05
May 8 Great Lakes 7:05
May 9 Great Lakes 7:05
May 10 Great Lakes 7:05
May 11 Great Lakes 1:05
May 13 @Quad Cities 7:30
May 14 @Quad Cities 7:30
May 15 @Quad Cities 7:30
May 16 @Quad Cities 7:30
May 17 @Quad Cities 6:30
May 18 @Quad Cities 2:00
May 20 @Peoria 12:05
May 21 @Peoria 7:35
May 22 @Peoria 7:35
May 23 @Peoria 8:05
May 24 @Peoria 8:05
May 25 @Peoria 7:35
May 27 West Michigan 7:05
May 28 West Michigan 7:05
May 29 West Michigan 7:05
May 30 West Michigan 7:05
May 31 West Michigan 7:05
June 1 West Michigan 1:05
June 3 Lansing 7:05
June 4 Lansing 7:05
June 5 Lansing 7:05
June 6 Lansing 7:05
June 7 Lansing 7:05
June 8 Lansing 1:05
June 10 @Lake County 7:00
June 11 @Lake County 12:05
June 12 @Lake County 7:00
June 13 @Lake County 7:00
June 14 @Lake County 7:00
June 15 @Lake County 4:00
June 17 Fort Wayne 7:05
June 18 Fort Wayne 7:05
June 19 Fort Wayne 7:05
Date Opponent Time
June 20 Fort Wayne 7:05
June 21 Fort Wayne 7:05
June 22 Fort Wayne 1:05
June 24 @Lansing 7:05
June 25 @Lansing 7:05
June 26 @Lansing 7:05
June 27 @Lansing 7:05
June 28 @Lansing 7:05
June 29 @Lansing 1:05
July 1 Lake County 7:05
July 2 Lake County 7:05
July 3 Lake County 5:35
July 4 @Lake County 7:00
July 5 @Lake County 7:00
July 6 @Lake County 1:00
July 8 @Beloit 7:05
July 9 @Beloit 2:05
July 10 @Beloit 7:05
July 11 @Beloit 7:05
July 12 @Beloit 7:35
July 13 @Beloit 2:05
July 18 Great Lakes 7:05
July 19 Great Lakes 7:05
July 20 Great Lakes 1:05
July 22 South Bend 7:05
July 23 South Bend 7:05
July 24 South Bend 7:05
July 25 South Bend 7:05
July 26 South Bend 7:05
July 27 South Bend 1:05
July 29 @West Michigan 6:35
July 30 @West Michigan 12:05
July 31 @West Michigan 6:35
August 1 @West Michigan 6:35
August 2 @West Michigan 7:05
August 3 @West Michigan 2:00
August 5 Lake County 7:05
August 6 Lake County 7:05
August 7 Lake County 7:05
August 8 Lake County 7:05
August 9 Lake County 7:05
August 10 Lake County 1:05
August 12 @Lansing 7:05
August 13 @Lansing 1:05
August 14 @Lansing 7:05
August 15 @Lansing 7:05
August 16 @Lansing 7:05
August 17 @Lansing 1:05
August 19 Peoria 7:05
August 20 Peoria 7:05
August 21 Peoria 7:05
August 22 Peoria 7:05
August 23 Peoria 7:05
August 24 Peoria 1:05
August 26 @Fort Wayne 6:35
August 27 @Fort Wayne 6:35
August 28 @Fort Wayne 7:05
August 29 @Fort Wayne 7:05
August 30 @Fort Wayne 6:35
August 31 @Fort Wayne 6:05
Sept. 2 Lansing 7:05
Sept. 3 Lansing 7:05
Sept. 4 Lansing 7:05
Sept. 5 Lansing 7:05
Sept. 6 Lansing 7:05
Sept. 7 Lansing 1:05
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 : Landon Rinkel (Home Clubhouse Manager), Hunter Rickard (Video Coordinator), Yan Contreras, Hector Rodriguez, Logan Tanner, Jose Leon (Hitting Coach), Brian Garman (Pitching Coach), Vince Harrison Jr. (Manager), Jefry Sierra (Bench Coach), Pedro Alfonseca, Ruben Ibarra, Ryan Cardona, Michael Sadler (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Matthew Gilmore (Clubhouse Assistant). Second Row : Caleb Farr (Clubhouse Assistant), Aiden Reverman (Visiting Clubhouse Manager), Ethan O’Donnell, Jay Allen II, Sal Stewart, Tanner Cooper, Myles Gayman, Cade Hunter, Johnathan Harman, Luis Mey, Brody Jessee, Brock Bell, Arij Fransen, Graham Osman, Kevin Abel, TJ Sikkema, Victor Acosta, Tyler
Steele (Medical Liason), Luis Rios-Jimenez (Performance Coach), Lauren Powers (T rainer). Back Row : Rhett Lowder, Javi Rivera, Cam Collier, Bryce Hubbart, Carlos Jorge, Jose Serrano, Joseph Menefee, Jared Lyons, Leo Balcazar.