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O F F I C I A L G A M E D AY P R O G R A M O F T H E M E M P H I S R E D B I R D S CONTENTS 2015 Memphis Redbirds Schedule .......................................... 4 The Redbird Club and 4-Tops................................................6-7 Cardinals Minor League Affiliates.......................................... 14 2015 Field Staff................................................................15-16 Your 2015 Memphis Redbirds ..........................................18-28 Opponents: Around the Pacific Coast League....................30-32 Getting To Know Jacob Wilson................................................ 36 Who Am I?.............................................................................. 41 Baseball America ranks AutoZone Park.................................. 44 The Nest............................................................................59-61
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THE REDBIRD CLUB
JOIN US IN THE CLUB! New in 2015, AutoZone Park’s first all-inclusive club in right field is perfect for individuals or large groups. Your ticket includes access to an air-conditioned indoor club, a two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet, draft beer, house wine, and numerous TVs so you don’t miss a single pitch. Your view of the game gets even better from your outdoor reserved seats on the Club Level. AMENITIES: • Tickets sold individually for $55.00 • Full service bar • All-you-can-eat buffet (Starts 30 minutes after gates open until 90 minutes after the first pitch)
• Multiple TVs so you don’t miss a Redbirds or Cardinals pitch, a Grizzlies buzzerbeater, or a Tigers basket • Private, indoor and outdoor seating • Pool tables • Retractable windows
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FOR MORE INFORMATION • 901.721.6000
4-TOPS TABLES
ENJOY THE GAME AT THE TOP!
New to AutoZone Park in 2015, the Redbirds added 4-Tops Table Seating to the Club Level above home plate. Available as part of a season-long commitment or individual games, our 4-Tops Table Seating section includes the following amenities: • $62.50 per seat for individual game (minimum of two tickets) • Private, half-moon table configurations located across four sections (201-204) • Four, 360-degree swiveling stadium seats • Pre-game buffet (starting one hour before the game and one hour into the game) • In seat service • Access to the newly-renovated Home Plate Club • Complimentary Coca-Cola product and specialty food items at the table during the game • $12,500 per season (pro-rated if purchased during the season)
*NEW* All you can drink
domestic beer and house wine through the 7th inning (Must be ordered through your waiter)
CONTACT KELLIE ALLEN FOR MORE INFORMATION • 901.722.0257
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REVIVING BASEBALL IN THE INNER CITIES
What is RBI? RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities) is an instructional baseball and softball summer program hosted by the Memphis Redbirds. Boys and girls, ages 6 through 16, join with children from their own community to form teams which travel throughout the city to play each other. Memphis RBI began in 1998 with six locations and has grown to serve 12 communities and over 1,000 participants.
Our Mission The mission of the Memphis Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth through instructional and competitive play, while encouraging youth to achieve academically, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and contribute positively to the community. We run this program with the following criteria.
“Baseball for a Greater Purpose” The program consists of the following 12 staples: • Teamwork • Humility • Sportsmanship • Sacrifice • Education • Work Ethic
• Leadership • Courage • Friendship • Integrity • Respect • Responsibility
When is RBI? RBI will start on June 1, 2015 and run for approximately seven weeks, with six weeks going to the game schedule.
Who Can Play? • Girls Softball (16 & Under) • Boys Baseball (16 & Under) • Boys Baseball (13 & Under) • Coed (10 & Under) • Coed (7 & Under) Also Included: • Free t-shirt and hat • Free meal each day • RBI Night at AutoZone Park • RBI Camp at AutoZone Park • Tournament and All-Stars
TO LEARN MORE ON HOW YOU CAN HELP • 901.722.0230
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Welcome to the
BOARDWALK There’s always more to do at AutoZone Park.
COME ONE COME ALL Located behind section 120, the Boardwalk on the left field concourse offers fun carnival games with cool prizes for winners. Each activity requires boardwalk tickets, starting as low as $1.00 and available at the Boardwalk Ticket Booth. The Boardwalk gives kids the opportunity to entertain themselves with such baseball related games as the speed-pitch, batter’s box, and the knuckleball knockdown. More classic games include the Rockey hopper, 24foot climbing wall, hot-shot basketball, bird bath watergun race, Rockey’s Belly Bouncer, obstacle course, and the slide.
OCKEY’S
KIDS CLUB JOIN THE 2015 KIDS CLUB JOIN TODAY AND RECEIVE! • The Official Kids Club Membership Card • A Bluff ticket to EVERY Sunday game • Exclusive member t-shirt • 5 Boardwalk tickets • Chance to be the “Kid Announcer of the Game” • Lead the Running of the Bases after every Sunday game • Special Flex Pack pricing for Mom & Dad * Kids 12 and under*
SUITE” REWARDS! Every Sunday game you attend, make sure to sign in at FansFirst. For each time you’ve signed in, your name is entered in a drawing for the suite party at the end of the season. The more games you come to, the more chances you have of winning VIP experience! GOOD LUCK!
FILL OUT YOUR MEMBERSHIP FORM TODAY AT THE FANS FIRST BOOTH AND JOIN FOR ONLY $10
Or you can visit us at www.memphisredbirds.com/kidsclub THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKEY THE REDBIRD
Each month, Kids Club members will have the opportunity to create a comic-style story line that will be featured in the Birdfeeder. If selected, your comic could also be featured on the Video Board during games and on the Redbirds’ website! You will also receive a special copy of the Birdfeeder in the mail. Use the following scenario to start creating your comic: Rockey can’t believe the season is coming to an end! He’s had so much fun hanging out with Kids Club members this summer at AutoZone Park! What will Rockey be doing during the offseason until the 2016 season? Entries must be received by July 9 for consideration. Submit your ideas by mail or e-mail. Memphis Redbirds Attn: Kids Club 198 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103 E-mail to Jessica at jeckler@cardinals.com ** Please do not submit stories involving already exisiting characters (ie. Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc.)
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ROCKEY’S KIDS CLUB PRESENTS
BY: AMELIA JONES, AGE 11
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MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES MEMPHIS REDBIRDS Triple-A • Pacific Coast League 198 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: (901) 721-6050
Manager: Mike Shilidt Pitching Coach: Bryan Eversgerd Hitting Coach: Mark Budaska Coach: Vance Albitz Athletic Trainer: Jeremy Clipperton Strength Coach: Kevin Hyde
SOCIAL MEDIA www.memphisredbirds.com @memphisredbirds MemphisRedbirds @memphisredbirds
SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS
PALM BEACH CARDINALS
Double-A • Texas League 955 E. Trafficway Springfield, MO 65802 Phone: (417) 863-2143
Advanced-A • Florida State League 4751 Main Street Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone: (561) 775-1818
Single-A • Midwest League 730 SW Jefferson Peoria, IL 61605 Phone: (309) 680-4000
Manager: Dann Bilardello Pitching Coach: Jason Simontacchi Hitting Coach: Erik Pappas Coach: David Compton Athletic Trainer: Scott Ensell Strength Coach: Lance Thomason
Manager: Oliver Marmol Pitching Coach: Randy Niemann Hitting Coach: Ramon Ortiz Coach: Donny Ecker Athletic Trainer: Keith Joynt Strength Coach: Johnny Larson
Manager: Joe Kruzel Pitching Coach: Dernier Orozco Hitting Coach: Jobel Jiménez Coach: Brian Pruitt Athletic Trainer: Brent Neuharth Strength Coach: Kevin Schmalzried
www.springfieldcardinals.com @Sgf_Cardinals pages/Springfield-Cardinals/ 7083267504 @springfield_cardinals
www.palmbeachcardinals.com @GoPBCardinals palmbeachcardinals @rdstadium
STATE COLLEGE SPIKES Short Season • New York-Penn League
112 Medlar Field University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814) 272-1711
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JOHNSON CITY CARDINALS Rookie Level • Appalachian League
111 Legion St. Johnson City, TN 37601 Phone: (423) 461-4866
Manager: Johnny Rodriguez Pitching Coach: Darwin Marrero Hitting Coach: Roger LaFrancois Athletic Trainer: Daniel Martin Strength Coach: Rance Terry
Manager: Chris Swauger Pitching Coach: Bill Villanueva Hitting Coach: George Greer Trainer: Mike Petrarca Strength Coach: Dan Degnan
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www.jccardinals.com @JC_Cardinals
PEORIA CHIEFS
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GULF COAST LEAGUE CARDINALS Rookie Level • Gulf Coast League
4795 University Dr. Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone: (561) 775-1818 Manager: Steve Turco Pitching Coach: Cale Johnson Hitting Coach: Roberto Espinoza Trainer: Anthony Reyes Strength Coach: Esteban Doria
2015 MEMPHIS REDBIRDS FIELD STAFF
MIKE SHILDT MANAGER
Mike Shildt arrives in Memphis for his first season as the Redbirds manager in 2015. The 46-year-old Shildt is the sixth manager in Redbirds’ 18-year franchise history and took over for Ron “Pop” Warner, who was named a minor league roving fielding instructor with the Cardinals organization. The 2015 campaign marks Shildt’s 12th season in the Cardinals organization and seventh as a minor league skipper. He carries an overall 333-284 career record (.540 winning percentage) over his previous six managerial seasons with three league championships in three postseason appearances. BRYAN EVERSGERD PITCHING COACH
Bryan Eversgerd returns to the Redbirds for his third season as pitching coach in 2015 and begins his 12th overall season in the Cardinals organization. Before arriving in Memphis in 2013, he spent four of the previous five seasons in the same capacity for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals (200809, ‘11-12) that culminated with a Texas League championship and George Kissell Award in 2012. Eversgerd was signed by St. Louis as a non-drafted free agent during a June tryout camp at Busch Stadium in 1989 and enjoyed a 12-year pitching career that included parts of four big league seasons with the Cardinals (1994, ’98), Expos (1995), and Rangers (1997). He pitched three seasons with Memphis from 1998-2000 and ranks 3rd in Redbirds’ career history with 156 relief appearances. He was the Redbirds’ winning pitcher when Albert Pujols hit a walk-off home run in the 2000 PCL Championship. MARK BUDASKA HITTING COACH
Mark Budaska begins his seventh season as the Redbirds hitting coach after six years working in the Boston Red Sox system, including four with Triple-A Pawtucket. Prior to his time with the PawSox, Budaska spent two years with Double-A Portland. In 2001, the Pennsylvania native enjoyed his most success as a coach, winning the Texas League Championship with the Angels’ Double-A affiliate Arkansas Travelers. The former switch-hitting outfielder played for 10 years in the Oakland Athletics organization, including two stints with the big league club in 1978 and 1981.
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2015 MEMPHIS REDBIRDS FIELD STAFF
VANCE ALBITZ COACH
Former Redbirds utility man Vance Albitz enters his first season in a coaching capacity in the Cardinals organization. After going undrafted out of the University of San Diego, Albitz was signed as a free agent out of independent ball by St. Louis and played parts of three minor league seasons in the Cardinals organization from 2011-13. He appeared in 41 games in a Redbirds uniform during the 2012-13 seasons and hit his first career professional home run in his first Triple-A game on August 24, 2012. The 27-year-old is the founder of “Gloves 4 Troops,” a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sends baseball gloves and baseballs to U.S. military members around the world during the offseason. Learn more at www.gloves4troops.com. JEREMY CLIPPERTON ATHLETIC TRAINER
Jeremy Clipperton enters his fourth season as athletic trainer for the Redbirds in 2015. Before joining the Cardinals organization in 2012, Jeremy spent 10 years in the Seattle Mariners organization, including two in the PCL with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers from 2010-11. The Iowa native is a two-time award recipient, recognized by the Midwest League in 2006 and again in 2008 as the Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Professional Athletic Trainers Society, the highest Minor League award as the top athletic trainer in all of the Minor Leagues. He was also named the Southern League Trainer of the Year in 2008. KEVIN HYDE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Kevin Hyde was hired by the Cardinals during the offseason and enters his first season with the Redbirds as Strength & Conditioning Coach. Hyde previously served as the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Southwestern Oklahoma State University for five years. The Weatherford, Oklahoma native is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he earned a bachelor’s in Exercise Science and a Master’s in Sports Management. He is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a Sports Performance Certified (USAW-SPC) through United States of America Weightlifting Association, and a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
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YOUR 2015 MEMPHIS REDBIRDS DEAN ANNA - INF 8th professional season, Cardinals are his 4th organization ... Spent time in the Padres, Yankees, and Pirates organizations ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Invited to 2014 Major League Training with New York (A) as a non-roster player and made the Yankee’s Opening Day roster Height: 5-11 • Weight: 180 • Bats: L • Throws: R @D_No_A Born: 11/24/86, Glenwood, IL • Opening Day Age: 28 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2014
NEW YORK (AL)
.136
12
22
3
3
1
0
1
3
2
6
0
0
.200
.318
Scranton/WB (AAA)
.192
36
130
13
24
4
3
1
14
14
20
0
1
.283
.292
Indianapolis (AAA)
.235
29
68
13
16
4
0
1
7
19
5
1
0
.398
.338
Minors Totals
.279
619
2043
364 569
122
17
42
269
310 319
38
20
.380
.417
Majors Totals
.136
12
22
1
0
1
3
0
0
.200
.318
3
3
2
6
KEITH BUTLER - RHP 7th professional season, all within the Cardinal organization … Underwent Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow in May 2014 … Rated as the Cardinals’ No. 21 prospect entering the 2014 season by Baseball America (No. 29 in 2013) … Made Major League debut with St. Louis in 2013 Height: 6 • Weight: 170 • Bats: R • Throws: R @4Butler4 Born: 11/30/89, Bowling Green, KY • Resides: Bowling Green, KY • Age: 26 YR
TEAM
W
L
ERA
G
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
ST. LOUIS
0
0
27.00
2
0
0
2.0
6
6
6
0
1
1
2
.500
Memphis (AAA)
1
0
0.84
9
0
0
10.2
8
1
1
0
0
2
13
.222
Minors Totals
11
8
2.22
9
1
62
222.2
163
68
55
11
9
87
277
.202
Majors Totals
0
0
27.00
2
0
0
2.0
6
6
6
0
1
1
2
.500
TIM COONEY - LHP 4th pro season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Made MLB debut for St. Louis on 4/30/15 vs hometown team Philadelphia Phillies ... Named PCL Pitcher of the Week for May 11 - 17... Fell one out short of throwing first no-hitter in franchise history on 5/29/14 vs. Iowa Height: 6-3 • Weight: 195 • Bats: L • Throws: L @T_Coons • Born: 12/19/90, Collegeville, PA • Resides: Collegeville, PA • Opening Day Age: 24 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Palm Beach (A+)
3-3 2.75
6
6
1
0
36.0
38
14
11
1
1
4
23
.273
Springfield (AA)
7-10 3.80
20
20
0
0
118.1
132
58
50
8
6
18
125
.284
Memphis (AAA)
14-6 3.47
26
25
1
0
158.0
158
66
61
21
6
47
119
.263
27-22 3.50
65
62
3
0
368.0
384
162
143
34
15
77
310
.272
2014
Minors Totals
ALEDMYS DIAZ - INF 7th professional season ... Cardinals are his first organization... Member of Cardinals’ 40-man roster ... Played five seasons for Los Naranjas de Villa Clarra in Cuba’s top professional league from 2008-12 Height: 6-1 • Weight: 195 • Bats: R • Throws: R Born: 8/1/90, Santa Clara, CU • Resides: Mexico City, MEX • Opening Day Age: 24 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2014
Springfield (AA)
.291
34
117
15
34
8
1
3
18
2
24
6
2
.311
.764
Palm Beach (A+)
.227
13
44
5
10
2
0
2
6
7
10
1
0
.352
.409
Minors Totals
.273
47
161
20
44
10
1
5
24
9
34
7
2
.324
.441
JOEY DONOFRIO - RHP 4th professional season, all with the Cardinals organization … Has a 1.94 ERA I his career, 8th-lowest among all minor league pitchers over the past three seasons … Led all Cardinals minor league pitchers with 16 saves in 2014 … Finished the 2014 season with 16 consecutive scoreless appearances (21.2 IP) Height: 6-3 • Weight: 185 • Bats: R • Throws: R @bagofritos Born: 5/10/89, Baltimore, MD • Resides: Los Gatos, CA • Opening Day Age: 25 YR
TEAM
W-L
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Peoria (A)
6-2 2.63
ERA
40
G GS 0
0
5
68.1
56
25
20
3
4
17
85
.220
2014
Springfield (AA)
3-3 0.87
43
0
0
16
51.2
31
9
5
1
1
17
65
.172
Memphis (AAA)
0-0 5.19
10
0
0
0
8.2
13
5
5
2
1
4
6
.371
Minors Totals
13-7 1.94
107
0
0
21
158.0
122
50
34
6
9
50
189
.213
ED EASLEY - C 9th professional season ... Cardinals are his 2nd organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Made Major League debut May 29, 2015 ... Finished 2nd among PCL catcher in 2014 by throwing out 42.3% (22 of 52) of attempting basestealers; also posted a .995 fielding percentage in 79 games from behind the dish Height: 6-0 • Weight: 205 • Bats: R • Throws: R @EdEasley4 Born: 12/21/85, Memphis, TN • Resides: Memphis, Tn • Opening Day Age: 29 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2013
Reno (AAA)
.334
87
293
39
98
22
1
6
49
28
50
2
2
.394
.478
2014
Memphis (AAA)
.296
80
277
43
82
17
1
10
43
22
46
0
4
.359
.473
Minors Totals
.266
646
2228
277 593
110
5
38
288
234
449
11
13
.341
.371
GREG GARCIA - INF 6th professional season, all with the Cardinals organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster, Made Major League debut with St. Louis in 2014 ... All-time leader in Redbirds history with 24 hit-by-pitches Height: 6-0 • Weight: 190 • Bats: L • Throws: R Born: 8/8/89, El Cajon, CA • Resides: El Cajon, CA • Opening Day Age: 25 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2014
Springfield (AA)
.333
4
15
2
5
2
0
0
1
1
4
1
0
.353
.467
Memphis (AAA)
.272
106
382
60 104
ST. LOUIS
.143
14
14
Minors Totals
.279
513
1743
Majors Totals
.143
14
14
12
3
8
40
41
95
7
5
.358
.382
2
1
0
0
1
1
6
0
0
.333
.214
298 487
93
17
27
177
327 354
47
23
.380
.399
1
0
0
1
0
0
.333
.214
2 2
2
1
6
JOHN GAST - LHP 6th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Made Major League debut with St. Louis in 2013 ... Was first Cardinals left-hander to draw starting assignment in MLB debut since Rick Ankiel (8/23/99 at Montreal) Height: 6-1 • Weight: 195 • Bats: L • Throws: L @Jwgast Born: 2/16/89, Altamonte Springs, FL • Resides: Longwood, FL• Opening Day Age: 26 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
0-0 1.80
1
1
0
0
5.0
5
1
1
0
1
2
1
.263
59.1
55
32
32
8
2
22
36
.244
460.0 442
209
189
40
22 161
348
.257
7
7
1
8
2.34
Memphis (AAA)
3-2 4.85
12
11
0
0
Minors Totals
34-18 3.70
82
79
2
0
Majors Totals
2-0 5.11
3
3
0
0
12.1
11
0
5
19
20
MARCO GONZALES - LHP 3rd professional season, all with the Cardinals organization... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Rated as Cardinals’ No. 1 prospect by Baseball America entering 2014; also rated by the same publication as having the organization’s “Best Changeup” for the second straight season (2014-15) Height: 6-1 • Weight: 195 • Bats: L • Throws: L @MarcoGonzales_ Born: 2/16/92, Fort Collins, CO • Resides: Fort Collins, CO • Opening Day Age: 23 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
2-2
1.43
6
6
0
0
37.2
34
8
6
1
0
8
32
.239
Memphis (AAA)
4-1
3.35
8
8
0
0
45.2
43
18
17
7
3
9
39
.251
ST. LOUIS
4-2
4.15
10
5
0
0
34.2
32
16
16
4
1
21
31
.241
Minors Totals
9-5
2.48
29
27
0
0
145.1 128
48
40
11
3
35
140
.234
Majors Totals
4-2
4.15
10
5
0
0
16
16
4
1
21
31
.241
34.2
32
NICK GREENWOOD - LHP 7th professional season ... Cardinals are his second organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Made Major League debut with St. Louis in 2014 ... Attended 2012 Major League Spring Training with St. Louis as a non-roster invitee Height: 5-11 • Weight: 190 • Bats: R • Throws: R @Ngreeny23 • Born: 9/28/87, Southington, CT • Resides: Southington, CT • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
Memphis (AAA)
4-4
3.02
27
5
0
0
50.2
42
18
17
4
2
10
37
.230
36
36
19
19
5
1
5
17
.259
440.0 471
225
191
33
25 119
284
.276
19
19
5
17
.259
ST. LOUIS
2-1
4.75
19
1
0
36.0
Minors Totals
20-24
3.91
196
44
1
8
Majors Totals
2-1
4.75
19
1
0
36.0
36
36
1
5
MITCH HARRIS - RHP 3rd pro season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Serves as a lieutenant in the Navy Reserves ... 2013 campaign was first season eligible to play following time spent in military; 2nd highest draft pick in Navy’s history ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Second Naval Academy graduate to play in the Major Leagues; the first in 94 years (Nemo Gaines, 1921, Washington Senators)
Height: 6-4 • Weight: 215 • Bats: R • Throws: R @Mitch_Harris2 Born:11/7/85, Ocala, FL • Resides: Fernandina Beach, FL • Opening Day Age: 29 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
0-2
4.26
8
0
0
0
12.2
8
6
6
1
0
6
9
.178
Springfield (AA)
2-0
3.92
33
0
0
1
43.2
38
19
19
5
0
13
34
.230
Memphis (AAA)
0-0
0.00
1
0
0
0
1.0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
.333
Minors Totals
6-3
2.78
62
0
0
2
90.2
69
29
28
6
2
34
74
.211
MARCUS HATLEY - RHP 9th professional season … Cardinals are his second organization; spent first eight years in the Cubs organization ... Attended 2015 Major League Spring Training as a non-roster invitee the last two seasons (2014-15) ... Spent parts of the last three seasons with Triple-A Iowa Height: 6-5 • Weight: 220 • Bats: R • Throws: R @mhatley99 Born: 3/26/88, Honolulu, HI • Resides: Phoenix, AZ • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Iowa (AAA)
3-2
4.22
35
0
0
0
42.2
40
23
20
2
1
21
49
.247
2014
Iowa (AAA)
2-6
4.60
45
0
0
1
47.0
52
27
24
6
1
13
58
.283
24-24
4.25
251
39
0
19
419.2 410
227
198
28
17
193
399
.260
Minors Totals
21
KURT HEYER - RHP 4th professional season, all with the Cardinals organization … Made Triple-A debut with Memphis in 2014 … Participated in early workouts and seminars as part of the Cardinals’ 2014 STEP (Spring Training Early Program) ... Member of the 2012 College World Series Champions Arizona Wildcats Height: 6-2 • Weight: 210 • Bats: L • Throws: R KurtHeyer Born: 1/23/91, Orange County, CA • Opening Day Age: 24 YR
TEAM
W
L
ERA
G
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
Memphis (AAA)
0
2
7.30
3
2
0
12.1
17
10
10
3
1
8
6
.362
Springfield (AA)
5
11
4.63
25
25
0
140.0
144
83
72
18
7
38
103
.264
Minors Totals
14
20
4.21
55
49
0
282.1
286
147
132
30
13
80
214
.265
DAN JOHNSON - 1B 16th professional season, Cardinals are his 6th Major League organization ... Attended 2015 Astros Major League Spring Training as a non-roster player … 2010 International League Most Valuable Player with Triple-A Durham ...2004 Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player with Triple-A Sacramento; also named Postseason MVP Honors for PCL Champion River Cats
Height: 6-2 • Weight: 210 • Bats: L • Throws: R • Born: 8/10/79, Coon Rapids, MN Resides: Ham Lake, MN • Opening Day Age: 35 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2013
BALTIMORE
.000
3
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
.000
.000
2014
Buffalo (AAA)
.232
107
362
62
84
19
0
18
56
86
81
0
0
.381
.434
TORONTO
.211
15
38
8
8
2
0
1
7
7
10
0
0
.33
.342
Minors Totals
.283
1258
4487
749
1272
255
14 239
880
801 847
13
10
.392
.386
Majors Totals
.431
431
1363
178
321
61
201
212 240
1
1
.337
.409
2
57
TY KELLY - INF/OF 7th professional season... Cardinals are his 3rd organization... Split first six seasons of his career in the Orioles (2009-13) and Mariners organizations (2013-14)... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster Height: 6-0 • Weight: 185 • Bats: S • Throws: R @tykelly11 Born: 7/20/88, Dallas, TX • Resides: San Diego, CA • Opening Day Age: 26 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2013
Bowie (AA)
.283
72
283
51
80
21
2
1
47
51
49
4
2
.389
.382
Tacoma (AAA)
.320
54
197
34
63
6
1
3
17
51
41
3
7
.456
.406
Tacoma (AAA)
.263
134
456
81 120
19
2
15
80
85
96
11
3
.381
.412
Minors Totals
.282
703
2577
402 728
123
14
39
336
434 431
41
26
.387
.386
2014
DEAN KIEKHEFER - LHP 6th professional season, all within Cardinals organization ... Attended 2015 Major League Spring Training with St. Louis as a non-roster invitee ... Made Triple-A debut for Memphis in 2014 ... Pitched for Salt River in the 2013 Arizona Fall League Height: 6-0 • Weight: 175 • Bats: L • Throws: L Born: 6/7/89, Louisville, KY • Resides: Crestwood, KY • Opening Day Age: 25 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Palm Beach (A)
4-3
3.27
25
0
0
7
44.0
48
18
16
1
1
8
28
.277
Springfield (AA)
0-2
3.86
11
0
0
0
16.1
20
9
7
1
0
1
10
.294
Springfield (AA)
0-2
4.30
15
0
0
7
14.2
18
10
7
2
0
1
10
.300
Memphis (AAA)
2-3
2.54
40
0
0
1
56.2
48
17
16
7
3
5
52
.226
12-14
2.80
186
1
0
38
279.2 262
104
87
18
11
40
218
.245
2014
22
Minors Totals
TYLER LYONS - LHP 5th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster... Named PCL Pitcher of the Week for June 1-7... Made Major League debut in 2013... Has thrown Redbirds franchise record seven complete games since 2012 season Height: 6-4 • Weight: 200 • Bats: S • Throws: L @Tyler_Lyons Born: 2/21/88, Lubbock, TX • Resides: Lubbock, TX • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Memphis (AAA)
7-2
3.32
17
16
0
0
100.1
85
40
37
6
6
19
86
.230
ST. LOUIS
2-4
4.75
12
8
0
0
53.0
49
29
28
5
3
16
43
.241
Springfield (AA)
0-0
4.50
1
1
0
0
2.0
3
1
1
0
0
0
3
.333
Memphis (AAA)
8-2
4.43
14
14
2
0
81.1
94
41
40
9
0
18
75
.293
ST. LOUIS
0-4
4.42
11
4
0
0
36.2
33
23
18
4
2
11
36
.236
Minors Totals
33-21
4.08
92
70
6
1
430.1 432
208
195
38
13 103
386
.262
Majors Totals
2-8
4.62
23
12
0
0
52
46
9
79
.239
2014
89.2
82
5
27
MIKE MAYERS - RHP 3rd professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Attended 2015 Major League Spring Training with St. Louis as a non-roster invitee ... Pitched three seasons at the University of Mississippi Height: 6-3 • Weight: 200 • Bats: R • Throws: R mike_mayers28 Born: 12/6/91, Grove City, OH • Resides: Naples, FL • Opening Day Age: 23 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
2-7
3.72
12
12
1
0
72.2
84
35
30
5
2
13
61
.294
Springfield (AA)
6-5
2.83
13
13
0
0
76.1
81
29
24
2
4
23
52
.277
Memphis (AAA)
0-0
7.20
1
1
0
0
5.0
9
5
4
2
0
1
4
.409
Minors Totals
9-5
3.31
36
34
1
0
190.1 209
83
70
12
7
48
144
.284
ALEX MEJIA - INF 4th professional season, all with the Cardinals organization … Tied for 9th among Cardinals minor leaguers with 23 doubles in 2013 … Named PAC-12 Conference Player of the Year and PAC-12 Defensive Player of the Year at the University of Arizona. Height: 6-1 • Weight: 200 • Bats: R • Throws: R • Born: 01/18/91 Sylmar CA • Resides: Sylmar CA • Opening Day Age: 23 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
.284
71
235
30
78
13
1
1
29
9
41
4
2
.307
.349
Springfield (AA)
.270
49
163
13
44
3
1
3
21
13
20
2
2
.356
.326
Minors Totals
.255
264
982
104
250
44
4
6
94
46
142
15
8
.326
.291
MIKE O’NEILL - OF 6th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization... Rated as having the “Best Strike-Zone Discipline” in the Cardinals organization for the third straight season (2013-15) by Baseball America in 2014 ... Rated as the No. 16 prospect in the Cardinals organization by Baseball America in 2014 Height: 5-7 • Weight: 170 • Bats: L • Throws: L @MikeONeillUSC Born: 2/12/88, Riverside, CA • Resides: Riverside, CA • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
2013
Springfield (AA)
.320
98
359
66
115
13
2
2
35
71
26
18
4
.431 .384
Memphis (AAA)
.295
32
112
16
33
3
0
0
3
20
11
1
0
.402 .321
Springfield (AA)
.269
92
360
57
97
17
4
1
26
41
37
5
7
.343 .347
Memphis (AAA)
.333
26
57
3
19
1
1
0
8
7
4
0
1
.400 .386
Minors Totals
.314
459 1571
262
494
80
14
4
139
270
140
48
24
.414 .391
2014
OBP
SLG
RAFAEL ORTEGA - OF 8th professional season ... Spent first six seasons in the Rockies organization ... Attended 2015 Major League Spring Training with St. Louis as a non-roster invitee ... Designated by Texas on 12/30/13 Height: 5-11 • Weight: 160 • Bats: L • Throws: R Born: 5/15/91, El Tigre, VZ • Resides: El Tigre, VZ • Opening Day Age: 23 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
2014
GCL Cardinals (Rk)
.000
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
.250 .000
Springfield (AA)
.249
101
358
56
89
8
3
7
31
45
57
16
10
.331 .346
Memphis (AAA)
.238
7
21
5
5
1
0
0
1
2
5
2
0
.304 .286
Minors Totals
.289
572 2246 393
649
90
34
33
263 221
358
175
75
.353 .403
Majors Totals
.500
2
0
0
0
2
1
0
.667 .500
2
4
0
0
1
OBP
SLG
ZACH PETRICK - RHP 4th professional season, all within the Cardinals’ organization ... Made Triple-A debut with Memphis in 2014 ... Attended Major League Spring Training as a non-roster player for the last two seasons (2014-15) ... Named Cardinals’ 2013 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Height: 6-3 • Weight: 195 • Bats: R • Throws: R @Zach_Petrick Born: 7/29/89, Morris, IL • Resides: Morris, IL • Opening Day Age: 25 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
2013
Peoria (A)
1-0
0.83
16
0
0
7
32.2
24
5
3
1
2
8
46 .200
Palm Beach (A+)
3-0
0.27
9
4
0
1
33.1
21
4
1
0
0
4
32 .176
Springfield (AA)
3-3
3.99
9
9
0
0
47.1
44
22
21
3
2
15
44 .247
Springfield (AA)
2-0
0.48
3
3
0
0
18.2
9
4
1
0
0
5
15 .129
Memphis (AAA)
7-6
4.62
24
20
1
1
115.0
119
61
59
16
4
36
82 .270
Minors Totals
21-9
2.95
74
43
1
9
292.2
150 108
96
22
13
77
269 .228
2014
SO
AVG
TOMMY PHAM - OF 10th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Made Major League debut in September 2014 ... Named the PCL Player of the Week for the August 4-10, 2014 period. Height: 6-1 • Weight: 175 • Bats: R • Throws: R • @TphamLV Born: 3/8/88 Las Vegas, NV • Resides: Las Vegas, NV • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2013
Springfield (AA)
.301
45
163
27
49
Memphis (AAA)
.264
30
106
6
Memphis (AAA)
.324
104
346
63
ST. LOUIS
.000
6
2
0
Minors Totals
.253
699 2338 360
Majors Totals
.000
2014
6
2
0
2B 3B 6
6
28
6
112
16
0
HR RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
20
42
6
3
.388
.521
13
7
25
2
1
.310
.368
44
38
81
20
2
.395
.491
0
0
2
0
0
.000
.000
58 285 271
663
43
35
.336
.408
2
0
0
.000
.000
6
28
1
1
6
10
0
0
0
591
113
38
0
0
0
0
0
0
STEPHEN PISCOTTY - OF 4th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Received a non-roster invite to Cardinals’ Major League Spring Training the last two seasons (2014-15) ... Ranked as St. Louis’ No. 3 prospect entering 2015 by Baseball America ... Finished degree in atmosphere and energy engineering at Stanford University after 2014 season Height: 6-3 • Weight: 210 • Bats: R • Throws: R Born: 1/14/91 Pleasanton, CA • Resides: Las Vegas, NV • Opening Day Age: 24
24
YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2013
Palm Beach (A+)
.292
63
243
30
71
14
2
9
35
18
27
4
5
.348
.477
Springfield (AA)
.299
49
184
17
55
9
0
6
24
19
19
7
3
.364
.446
Memphis (AAA)
.288
136
500
70
144
32
0
9
69
43
61
11
5
.355
.406
Minors Totals
.292
303 1137 146
332
73
3
28 155
98
132
25
13
.359
.435
2014
HR RBI
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ALBERTO ROSARIO - C 10th professional season … Cardinals are his fourth organization … Spent the previous three seasons in the Dodgers, Red Sox, and Angels organizations … Attended 2015 Major League Height: 5-10 • Weight: 190 • Bats: R • Throws: R • Born: 1/10/87, Bonao, DR Resides: El Rondo, DR • Opening Day Age: 28 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2013
Pawtucket (AAA)
.233
30
90
13
21
3
0
2
6
7
22
0
0
.303
.333
Portland (AA)
.167
11
36
3
6
0
0
0
4
3
4
0
0
.244
.167
Chat. (AAA)
.277
25
47
3
13
1
0
1
7
3
15
0
0
.320
.362
Minors Totals
.239
622
2006
236
479
72
11
13
204
116
319
43
24
.290
.305
2014
XAVIER SCRUGGS - IB/OF 8th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Made his Major League debut with St. Louis in 2014 after having his contract purchased on September 4 Height: 6-1 • Weight: 220 • Bats: R • Throws: R @Xavier_Scruggs Born: 9/23/87, Whittier, CA • Resides: Poway, CA • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2013
Springfield (AA)
.248
133
448
67
111
18
1
29
81
82
177
11
7
.376
.487
2014
Memphis (AAA)
.286
135
472
82
135
29
3
21
87
53
114
3
5
.370
.494
ST. LOUIS
.200
9
15
0
3
1
0
0
2
2
7
0
0
.333
.267
Minors Totals
.256
771 2698 389
690
155
10
134 488 336
868
32
20
.350
.470
Majors Totals
.200
3
1
0
7
0
0
.333
.267
9
15
0
0
2
2
MIGUEL SOCOLOVICH - RHP 12th professional season ... St. Louis is his sixth organization ... Previously pitched in the Red Sox, Orioles, Cubs, White Sox, and Mets organizations ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster Height: 6-1 • Weight: 196 • Bats: R • Throws: R Born: 7/24/86, Caracas, VZ • Resides: Caracas, VZ • Opening Day Age: 28 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Hiroshima (JML)
0-2
0.79
11
0
0
0
11.1
6
3
1
0
0
4
6
---
2014
Las Vegas (AAA)
2-2
3.64
51
0
0
3
59.1
68
26
24
5
0
19
68 .286
Minors Totals
38-29
3.71
277
44
0
19
557.1
502 274 230
49
24 224
500 .239
Majors Totals
0-0
6.06
12
0
0
0
16.1
15
11
11
3
24
9
12 .238
CODY STANLEY - C 6th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Received non-roster invite to Cardinals Spring Training in 2011-12, ‘14, • 2014 Texas League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star... Made Major League debut April 26, 2015 ... Recorded a hit in first Major League at-bat Height: 5-10 • Weight: 190 • Bats: L • Throws: R @codystanley21 Born: 12/21/88, Clinton, NC • Resides: Clinton, NC • Opening Day Age: 26
26
YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
2013
Palm Beach (A+)
.226
23
84
7
19
1
2
Springfield (AA)
.250
75
272
31
68
10
Springfield (AA)
.283
103
385
47
109
16
Minors Totals
.274
405 1500 186
411
73
12
2014
HR RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
1
11
2
17
0
1
.256
.321
0
5
34
16
54
4
0
.295
.342
2
12
43
35
68
13
2
.340
.429
38 230 107
299
30
6
.323
.415
CHARLIE TILSON - OF 5th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization … Rated as St. Louis’ No. 9 prospect by Baseball America in 2015 … Participated in early workouts and seminars as part of the Cardinals’ 2015 STEP (Spring Training Early Program) … 2014 Florida State League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star Height: 5-11 • Weight: 175• Bats: L • Throws: L @Tilson4 Born: 12/2/92, Wilmett, IL • Resides: Wilmett, IL • Opening Day Age: 22 YR
TEAM
avg
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
.308
89
370
54
114
8
8
5
36
24
76
10
7
.357
.414
Springfield (AA)
.237
31
139
19
33
4
1
2
17
6
28
2
3
.269
.324
Minors Totals
.296
237
949
127
280
23
16
11
88
63
172
28
16
.344
.389
TRAVIS TARTAMELLA -C 7th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Attended Major League Spring Training with St. Louis as a non-roster invitee the last two seasons (2014-15) ... Led the entire minor leagues with a 58.6 (17 of 29) caught stealing percentage in 2010 Height: 6-0 • Weight: 250 • Bats: R • Throws: R Born: 12/17/87, Fontana, CA • Resides: Henderson, NV • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2013
Springfield (AA)
.087
8
23
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
6
0
0
.120
.130
Memphis (AAA)
.244
53
176
11
43
4
0
3
18
14
54
0
1
.302
.318
Memphis (AAA)
.286
2
7
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
.286
.286
Springfield (AA)
.171
65
217
11
37
6
0
1
20
15
55
0
0
.230
.212
Minors Totals
.196
265
878
66
172
30
2
10
88
62
237
0
2
.253
.269
2014
HR RBI
CHRIS THOMAS - RHP 4th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Appeared in 69 games over his three year professional career ... all as a reliever ... Pitched collegiately at Avila (Mo.) University Height: 6-2 • Weight: 200 • Bats: R • Throws: R c_tho31 Born: 3/16/88, Liberty, MO • Resides: Coconut Beach, FL • Opening Day Age: 27 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
2014
Peoria (A)
1-0
1.02
16
0
0
6
17.2
13
3
2
1
1
5
SO
26 .197
AVG
Palm Beach (A+)
1-1
1.86
9
0
0
3
9.2
6
2
2
0
0
2
14 .182
Springfield (AA)
1-1
1.63
19
0
0
0
27.2
18
6
5
1
0
6
24 .186
Minors Totals
7-2
1.61
69
0
0
13
89.1
57
19
16
2
2
22
109 .182
SAM TUIVAILALA - RHP 6th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Member of St. Louis’ 40-man roster ... Made his Major League debut with St. Louis in 2014 at age 21 ... Coverted from shortstop to pitcher in 2012 Height: 6-3 • Weight: 195 • Bats: R • Throws: R • @Stvivailala Born: 10/19/92, San Mateo, CA • Resides: San Mateo, CA • Opening Day Age: 22 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
0-1
3.58
29
0
0
3
37.2
29
16
15
1
2
18
64
.207
Springfield (AA)
2-1
2.57
17
0
0
1
21.0
18
8
6
0
1
9
30
.234
Memphis (AAA)
0-0
0.00
2
0
0
1
1.1
1
0
0
0
1
0
3
.200
ST. LOUIS
0-0
36.00
2
0
0
0
1.0
5
4
4
2
0
2
1
.625
Minors Totals
2-5
3.99
87
0
0
6
108.1
91
52
48
2
8
60
170
.224
Majors Totals
0-0
36.00
2
0
0
0
1.0
5
4
4
2
0
2
1
.625
27
JACOB WILSON - INF 4th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Attended 2015 Major League Spring Training with St. Louis as a non-roster invitee ... Participated in early workouts and seminars as part of the Cardinals’ 2014 STEP (Spring Training Early Program) ... Played 4 seasons at the University of Memphis Height: 5-11 • Weight: 180 • Bats: R • Throws: R jcwilson09 Born: 7/29/90, Bartlett, TN • Resides: Bartlett, TN • Opening Day Age: 24 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
.298
30
121
18
36
12
0
Springfield (AA)
.305
36
131
15
40
13
0
Minors Totals
.266
241
877 136
233
60
2
HR RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
0
20
12
24
0
0
.358
.397
5
21
11
23
3
1
.366
.519
29 148
93
154
11
8
.344
.438
MATT WILLIAMS - INF/OF 6th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Made Triple-A debut with Memphis in 2014 ... 2011 Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star with Quad Cities ... Made 10 appearances for Peoria in the 2011 Arizona Fall League Height: 5-10 • Weight: 170 • Bats: R • Throws: R Matt_Williams11 Born: 8/18/89, Nashville, TN • Resides: Franklin, TN • Opening Day Age: 25 YR
TEAM
AVG
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SO
SB
CS
OBP
SLG
2014
Palm Beach (A+)
.250
7
24
5
6
0
1
1
4
3
7
0
0
.379
.458
Springfield (AA)
.250
100
304
37
76
10
2
1
25
43
62
14
7
.344
.306
Minors Totals
.263
390
1364
219
359
71
9
17
116
152
247
69
26
.343
.366
JUSTIN WRIGHT - LHP 5th Professional Season, all within the Cardinals organization … Made Triple-A debut for Memphis in 2014 … Led all Cardinals minor leaguers in runs scored (89) in 2012 ... Led Single-A Quad Cities in hits (141), runs scored (89), and stolen bases (23) in 2012 … Resides in nearby Franklin, Tennessee. Height: 5-9 • Weight: 175 • Bats: L • Throws: L Born: 8/18/89, Chesterfield, VA • Resides: Chesterfield, VA Opening Day Age: 26 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Springfield (AA)
1-1
5.34
50
0
0
0
59.0
71
39
35
6
3
25
64
.290
2014
Springfield (AA)
2-1
1.50
31
0
0
9
36.0
24
6
6
1
1
11
35
.194
Memphis (AAA)
4-0
6.65
16
1
0
0
21.2
25
16
16
1
2
9
17
.294
Minors Totals
12-6
3.53
184
1
0
15
237.1
208 100
93
16
15
92
260
.233
HEATH WYATT - RHP 5th professional season, all within the Cardinals organization ... Made Triple-A debut with Memphis in 2014; led Pacific Coast League relievers in lowest walks/9 IP (1.86) ... 2013 Texas League Mid-Season All-Star Height: 6-2 • Weight: 190 • Bats: R • Throws: R @dansubmarino101 Born: 8/27/88, Searcy, AR • Resides: Searcy, AR • Opening Day Age: 26 YR
TEAM
W-L
ERA
G
GS
CG
SV
IP
H
R
ER
HR
HB
BB
SO
AVG
2013
Palm Beach (A+)
2-2
2.16
16
0
0
3
25.0
24
7
6
1
2
7
18
.270
Springfield (AA)
3-1
3.26
36
0
0
0
47.0
46
18
17
5
3
10
38
.254
Memphis (AAA)
1-2
4.34
45
1
0
0
66.1
64
33
32
5
5
17
36
.258
13-13
3.16
175
1
0
31
227.2
209
95
80
14
19
61
179
.247
2014
Minors Totals
28
29
VS the Redbirds at AutoZone Park in 2015
June 23-26 • July 8-12 Quick Facts: • The Sounds are currently in their first season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics • Memphis and Nashville enjoy a century-old rivalry that dates back to the early 1900s in the Southern Association • The Sounds began play at their new home, First Tennessee Park, in 2015. Nashville previously called Herschel Greer Stadium home from 1978-2014. • Nashville won the PCL Championship in 2005, sweeping the Tacoma Rainiers in three games Notable Alumni: Don Mattingly, Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, Aramis Ramirez, Bronson Arroyo, Yovani Gallardo, Ryan Braun, R.A. Dickey, Alcides Escobar, Ray Durham, Otis Nixon
1B MATT OLSON • Drafted in the 1.5 round (47th overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 2012 • Rated Best Defensive 1B and Best Power Prospect in the California League in 2014 • Named Baseball America Minor League All-Star, California League PostSeason All-Star, Milb.com Organizational All-Star in 2014
RHP CHRIS BASSITT
Kendall Graveman
RHP KENDALL GRAVEMAN
• University of Akron
• Mississippi State University
• Drafted in the 16th round (501st overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2011
• Drafted in the 8th round (235th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013
• Made his MLB debut August 30, 2014 for the White Sox • Traded by the White Sox to the Athletics as part of the Jeff Samardzija deal
• Made MLB debut September 5, 2014 for the Blue Jays • Named Baseball America’s Minor League All-Star (Buffalo) in 2014 • Acquired by the Athletics as part of the Josh Donaldson trade
• Named the number 73 prospect by MLB.com entering the 2015 season
BASEBALL AMERICA TOP 10 PROSPECTS
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1. Franklin Barreto, ss 2. Matt Olson, 1b 3. Matt Chapman, 3b 4. Renato Nunez, 3b 5. Chris Bassitt, rhp
6. Kendall Graveman , rhp 7. Sean Nolin, lhp 8. Rangel Ravelo, 1b 9. Dillon Overton, lhp 10. Rail Alcantara, rhp
VS the Redbirds at AutoZone Park in 2015
June 27-30
Quick Facts: • This season marks Rick Sweet’s 26th year as a minor league manager • Colorado Springs enters its first season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers • Security Service Field, home of the Sky Sox, is the highest elevated professional ballpark in North America (6,531 feet) • In 2012, the Sky Sox installed a humidor to help mitigate some of the effects of pitching at such a high elevation (50 HR in 2012 vs. 89 in 2011) Notable Alumni: Xavier Nady, Troy Tulowitzki, Todd Helton, Jeff Francis, Larry Walker, Carlos Gonzalez, Matt Holiday, Ubaldo Jimenez, Juan Pierre, Jim Thome Luis Sardinas
RHP TAYLOR JUNGMANN • University of Texas at Austin • Won the 2011 Dick Howser Trophy as the top college baseball player and was a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award • Drafted in the 1st round (12th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2011 • Named a Southern League Mid-Season Al-Star in both 2013 and 2014
SS LUIS SARDINAS
LHP WEI- CHUNG WANG
• Signed by the Texas Rangers as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2009
• Signed as an international free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011
• Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Texas Rangers system after the 2012 season by Baseball America
• Selected by the Brewers from the Pirates in the 2013 Rule 5 Draft
• Made his Major League debut April 20, 2014, recording a hit in his first at-bat • Sent by the Texas Rangers to the Brewers as part of the Yovani Gallardo trade
• He is the younger brother of Chicago Cubs minor leaguer Yao-Lin Wang • Made MLB debut on April 14, 2014 against the Cardinals, pitching a scoreless inning, allowing one hit
BASEBALL AMERICA TOP 10 PROSPECTS 1. Tyrone Taylor, of 2. Orlando Arcia, ss, 2b 3. Luis Sardinas, ss 4. Clint Coulter, c/of 5. Monte Harrison, of
6. Gilbert Lara, ss 7. Wei-Chung Wang, lhp 8. Taylor Williams, rhp 9. Devin Williams, rhp 10. Tyler Wagner, rhp 31
51s vs the Redbirds at AutoZone Park in 2015
July 1-3 • 28-31
Quick Facts: • Entered their first season as the Dodgers Triple-A affiliate in 2015 • Previously known as the RedHawks from 1998-2014 • Purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2014 offseason and renamed the Oklahoma City Dodgers • Over their 16 seasons in the Pacific Coast League, Oklahoma City has won seven division titles Notable Alumni: RR.A. Dickey, Hank Blalock, Ian Kinsler, Nelson Cruz, Travis Hafner, C.J. Wilson, George Springer, Adrian Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Matt Harrison, Ryan Ludwick, Carlos Pena, Jarrod Saltalamacchia Corey Seager
SS COREY SEAGER
OF SCOTT SCHEBLER
• Drafted in the 1st round (18th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012
• Drafted in the 26th round (802nd overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010
• Brother of Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager
• Named Milb.com Organizational All-Star (Los Angeles) in 2013 and 2014
• Named the 2014 California League Most Valuable Player • Rated as Baseball America’s baseball’s number five overall prospect in 2015 • Attended 2015 Dodgers Spring Training as a non-roster invitee
• Selected as a Southern League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star in 2014 • Non-roster invitee to Dodgers’ Major League Spring Training in both 2014 and 2015
LHP CHRIS REED • Stanford University • Drafted in the 1st round (16th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011 Made MLB debut on April 14, 2014 against the Cardinals, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing one hit • Rated as having the Best Breaking Pitch in the Southern League in 2014 by Baseball America • Selected as a 2014 Southern League Mid-Season All-Star in 2014
BASEBALL AMERICA TOP 10 PROSPECTS
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1. Corey Seager, ss 2. Joc Pederson, of 3. Julio Urias, lhp 4. Grant Holmes, rhp 5. Alex Verdugo, of
6. Jose De Leon, rhp 7. Chris Anderson, rhp 8. Scott Schebler, of 9. Chris Reed, lhp 10. Julian Leon, c
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Bring your youth sports team out to the ballpark for the best on-field experience in Memphis! Up to 18 players can run onto the field and stand with the Redbirds for the National Anthem. Each child on the team will receive an autographed baseball from a Redbirds player! Group options start at $6 per person, with minimums of 40 to 60 people in your group to participate. Spots are filling up fast!
CONTACT DAVID FRELICH FOR MORE INFORMATION • 901.722.0208
GETTING TO KN FULL NAME: Jacob Clinton Wilson Nicknames: Willy
Last Movie You Saw at the Theater: Furious 7
Resides: Arlington, TN
Favorite Actor: Mark Walberg
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Favorite Food: Crab Legs
Favorite Music Artists/Bands: Florida Georgia Line, Chase Rice
Music on my iPod: Country
Favorite TV Shows: NCIS Los Angeles Favorite Movie: American Sniper
Most embarrassing song on my iPod: Party in the USA – Miley Cyrus Favorite cartoon as a kid: SpongeBob
“My Welcome to Professional Baseball Moment was my dad jumping up when they announced my name in the draft and punching the chandelier…it shattered.”
NOW JACOB WILSON Last book you read: American Sniper If I could be anyone else in the world for one day, it would be: Blue Angel Pilot Person who taught me the most: Stan Wilson (my dad) Magazine Subscriptions: Bass Master Most Memorable Baseball Moment: Two walk-off home runs one in 2013 in Peoria and another in 2014 in Springfield I’m afraid of: Heights My Welcome to Professional Baseball Moment was: My dad jumping up when they announced my name in the draft and punching the chandelier…it shattered My Dream car is: Ford F-250 Platinum I currently drive: a Ford F-150 Best dresser on the Redbirds: Xavier Scruggs Funniest person on the Redbirds: Sam Tuivailala
If You Had To Be Stranded On A Deserted Island With A Teammate, Who Would You Choose & Why: Sam Tuivailala – he is from an island, so he could help out more Favorite childhood videogame: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Favorite current videogame: Call of Duty Favorite team city to travel to on a road trip: Nashville Pet Peeves: Sneezing without covering up What is the best prank you’ve played on someone: Poppers under the toilet seat What advice would you offer to kids who want to play professional ball: Learn how to accept failure and cherish success If you could face any pitcher, it would it be: Jason Motte
Quietest person on the Redbirds: Zach Petrick
Something the fans already don’t know about me: I give baseball lessons in the offseason
Most Active Tweeter on the Redbirds: Xavier Scruggs
Favorite current athlete in another sport: DeAngelo Williams
Teammate Most Likely to Be on a Reality Show: Sam Tuivailala
Favorite Place to visit in Memphis: Bass Pro Shop
Teammate Who Is Always On Their Phone: Xavier Scruggs
MLB Player you model your game after: Chris Johnson
Most Intense person on the Redbirds: Cody Stanley
JACOB WILSON Biggest influence on your batting stance: Clay Green
Who would be your dream date?: Anna Kendrick
What was your first job and how much did you get paid: Screen printing t-shirts / graphic design, $10/hour
Favorite baseball player growing up: David Eckstein
On an off day, I: Find somewhere to fish
Best advice I’ve ever received: Respect all, fear none
Word/Phrase You Use Too Often: “Sorry ‘bout it”
Best/worst part about being a ballplayer? Best: Getting to live my childhood dream Worst: 6:00am flights and long bus rides Off-season activities to relax: Duck hunting and fishing Most underrated baseball skill that kids should learn: Mental toughness The most famous person in my cell phone is: Danica Patrick If I wasn’t playing baseball, I would be: Coaching baseball in some capacity What charities do you support?: KCancer (Jason Motte’s Foundation)
Jacob Wilson’s first home run ball in Memphis.
HOW WELL DO THEY KNOW JACOB?
QUESTION
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Last Movie Jacob Saw at the Theater:
A Bug’s Life
Word/phrase Jacob uses too often
“Ya feel me, bro?!”
Most Embarassing Song on Jacob’s iPod:
Shake It Off Taylor Swift
The Actor who would portray Jacob in a film about his life
Jim Parsons
Jacob is afraid of
Lifting Weights
Most famous person in his cell phone
Ed Easley
Duck Calls
Favorite cartoon as a kid
Kim Possible
What is one thing Jacob can’t live without
Social Media
Magazine Subscriptions
Good Housekeeping, HGTV
What are his pet peeves
Sleeves
On a day off, Jacob likes to
Dress up and reenact Harry Potter movies
Nickname:
Jacob’s Hidden Talents
SOCIAL MEDIA QUESTIONS awesomehog1: Favorite place to eat in Memphis: Texas de Brazil kookycanuck: If you could change one thing about baseball, what would it be? The new clock between pitches and innings @BluesNCards_85: What is it like playing for your hometown team and in the Cardinals organization? It’s a great feeling knowing the support I have in the stands every day
dentonforrest13: What is the hardest part about baseball for you? Baseball is hard for everyone. Consistency is probably the most common answer @DowntownDobby: You’re from Memphis so you have a huge fanbase. Have you met any crazed fans yet? If so, what were they like? Crazy fans are dedicated fans, so they are fun to talk to because they care like they were on the team.
Spend your summer
WITH THE REDBIRDS HHH
JUNE 29
Princess Night
Be Our Guest and your little Prince or Princess to enjoy a game.
JULY 27
JULY 3
Red, White and BOOM
AutoZone Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
JULY 12 Rockey Redbird’s Birthday JULY 25
Star Wars Night
AutoZone Park will become a galaxy far, far away featuring Star Wars Christmas in July sights and sounds HHH
...AND DON’T FORGET!! KING COTTON DOLLAR DOG TUESDAYS THURSDAY COLLEGE NIGHT FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY SATURDAY FIREWORKS PRAIRIE FARMS ICE CREAM SUNDAYS HHH
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WHO AM I?
?
Pictured not so clearly is a former Memphis Redbird. It’s up to you to figure out the identity of the “face behind the facts”. Measure your Redbirds savvy by charting your batting average as you work your way through the clues. ___________________________________ 1.000 I played in 198 games for the Redbirds from 2002-04, posting an overall batting average of .256 to go along with my 8 home runs and 67 RBI .900 I made my Major League debut for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 10, 2002, going 0-for-3 at the plate .800 I was named the 2004 Cardinals Rookie of the Year by the St. Louis Chapter of the Baseball Writers Associate of America .700 I rode an eight-game hitting streak from June 1 – 26 in 2007 (.352, HR, 7 RBI) .600 I started three of five games in the 2006 World Series for St. Louis .500 I won two World Series Championships; with the Cardinals in 2006 and in 2008 with the Phillies .400 I led all MLB players in pinch-hit batting average in 2007 (.407) .300 I appeared in all nine playoff games for the Cardinals in 2005 at all three outfield positions .200 I hit a home run off of Astros closer Billy Wagner in the top of the 9th inning in Game 2 of the 2006 NLCS .100 I signed as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2002 at the age of 33 Bat Boy I played for the Japanese National Team in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Turn to page 62 for the answer.
Located just a short walk from the ballpark and on the Main Street Trolley Line!
Quietly nestled on Historic Court Square is the Sleep Inn at Court Square. Take advantage of our complimentary High Speed Internet, free local phone calls and free HBO movies. Treat yourself to the complimentary Morning Medley Hot Breakfast Buffet Call (901) 522-9700 and request the Redbirds Discounted Room Rate when in town for a game..
40 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
ONE OF THE BEST
Baseball America has ranked AutoZone Park as No. 2 on its list of the nation’s Best Ballparks in the Minors. The national publication surveyed more than 100 minor league general managers, radio announcers, league observers, and others involved in the game about the best ballparks to help create a top 25 ranking.
“As the jewel of downtown Memphis, we’re proud that AutoZone Park continues to be recognized as a premier minor league destination for baseball fans,” said Redbirds General Manager Craig Unger. AutoZone Park recently underwent a $6.5 million offseason renovation that added significant state-of-the-art
T PARKS AROUND features and fan-friendly amenities. Enhancements included LED ribbon boards; a Left Field Video Wall; two new TruGreen “Bluffs” inside the main seating bowl; a destination bar in Left Field; an expanded Home Plate Club; the addition of the 4-Tops Table Seating; the stadium’s first All-Inclusive Redbird Club; and a playing field replacement.
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TEAM
AutoZone Park is noted as “the only park in our league that feels like a big league stadium. Combine that with the downtown location, top-notch sightlines and player amenities, and a gorgeous entryway of player statues and a red brick facade, and Memphis remains a ballpark to be envied.”
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4.
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WITH THEHHH REDBIRDS
William H. Kutteh, MD, Ph.D Raymond W. Ke, MD Do you think you have the fastest baby in Memphis? Here is your chance to find out! The Redbirds and Fertility Associates of Memphis will hold our annual Baby Races on five different Saturday nights at AutoZone Park.
July 11 | August 22 To enter, contact Lauren at lthomas@cardinals.com or (901) 722-0254 explaining why your baby deserves AutoZone Park crawling rights along with a picture. Finalists will be notified and also receive a prize pack from Fertility Associates of Memphis and the Redbirds.
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ICE CREAM SUNDAYS
STAY COOL THIS
SUMMER!
REMEMBER!
Come to one of our Sunday Games and the first 2,500 kids under 12 WILL RECEIVE FREE ICE CREAM BEFORE THE FIRST PITCH!
KIDS RUN THE BASES ON SUNDAYS
Bring the kids and they can run the bases every Sunday game. (Kids 12 and under only)
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BEWARE OF FLYING OBJECTS HHH
A reminder fans, please be aware of flying balls, bats, and other objects during today’s game. Be on the look out if you are outside of the safety nets. Please stay alert and enjoy today’s game! HHH
THE NEST
FOLLOW THE BIRDS Have a question for our General Manager? Want to see what Memphis Redbirds has in store for the opposition? From AutoZone Park to Busch Stadium, follow your Memphis Redbirds and join in on the conversation with your favorite players. Marco Gonzales @MarcoGonzales_
Mike O’Neill @MikeONeillUSC
Tyler Lyons @Tyler_Lyons
Tommy Pham @tphamlv
Tim Cooney @T_Coons
Keith Butler @4butler4
Zach Petrick @ Zach_Petrick
Kurt Heyer @KurtHeyer
John Gast @Jwgast
Matt Williams @Matt_Williams11
Mike Mayers @mike_mayers28 Marcus Hatley @mhatley99 Sam Tuivailala @Stuivailala Heath Wyatt @dansubmarino101 Nick Greenwood @NGreeny23 Mitch Harris @mitch_harris2 Ryan Sherriff @KingSherriff Cody Stanley @codystanley21 Ed Easley @EdEasley4 Xavier Scruggs @xavier_scruggs Jacob Wilson @jcwilson09 Dean Anna @D_No_A Ty Kelly @tykelly11 Randal Grichuk @RGrich15
CARDINALS AND AFFILIATES St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals Memphis Redbirds @memphisredbirds Springfield Cardinals @Sgf_Cardinals Palm Beach Cardinals @GoPBCardinals Peoria Chiefs @peoriachiefs State College Spikes @scspikes Johnson City Cardinals @JC_Cardinals Redbirds GM Craig Unger @MemphisGM AutoZone Park @AutoZone_Park Steve Selby @SelbyRedbirds
THE NEST @dprice1417 Had a great time watching @memphisredbirds win tonight thanks to a #GregGarcia walkoff hit. Even got his broken bat!
@Xavier_Scruggs Don’t let anybody or anything interfere with you being Great today... @chase_elliott3 Play ball! @memphisredbirds
@vmoser1862 Go Redbirds! Thanks for the ball! @Mpdsgt533 Hanging with my favorite girl on this beautiful night for @memphisredbirds #AZPMVP @LynardJ Go @memphisredbirds! #azpmvp @14Woods Foul ball #1 of the season. @memphisredbirds #AZPMVP @vurkur Go Memphis! @memphisredbirds #azpmvp having the best time!
@He_is_man5 We made a new friend!! #Rocky @memphisredbirds @ AutoZone Park @MikeONeillUSC Great series sweep today! Now off to Fresno! #Redbirds
@RonnieDye Great seats again at AutoZone Park! Ready for a @memphisredbirds win! #AZPMVP
@apjamiegirl Put me in Coach! I’m in 106-I1!#AZPMVP
@MemphisCVB AutoZone Park, home of @memphisredbirds has been named as one of the best minor league parks.
@hannah_julian great night for a game! @SnapIts_Ashley Family bonding times for my dads 51st birthday! @memphisredbirds @miki_smith Watching our favorite pitcher, Marco Gonzales, pitch for @memphisredbirds tonight! Go #MemphisRedbirds
@memphisredbirds
@lindybriggette Visiting from PVD n happy to be checking out the @ memphisredbirds tonight! Sitting so close we need to watch for crazy foul balls!!
@apjamiegirl Nothing better than a $1 hot dog and baseball! @memphisredbirds #AZPMVP
@MHatley99 Making new friends
@MarcoGonzales_ In N Out cures everything. It’s science.
@Xavier_Scruggs So awesome to have my friends come to Sacramento and support me. Truly blessed!
@AshleyM84 Thumbs up to @memphisredbirds for scheduling a day game during school!! Thx @Xavier_Scruggs and Jacob Wilson for the post-game autographs!! @tykelly11 The old stomping grounds. Glad I got to come out and support these guys. #GoAgs @UCDavisBaseball
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THE NEST @cigarmike Great listening to @SelbyRedbirds on the radio today. I love @memphisredbirds afternoon game. Helps the day go by. #memphisredbirds @thefilmj3rk Today I walked to @AutoZone_Park , ate a hot dog, drank a beer, and saw Ty Kelly hit a homer. That’s a good lunch. @memphisredbirds
@terynschaefer I had a blast in Memphis this weekend for #CardsInsider! S/O to the @memphisredbirds for their Cardinals hospitality! @eemilyjeromee When your dad walks away and comes back a selfie with Rocky. @memphisredbirds
@aisha899 We had a great time at the @ memphisredbirds game today! Caleb with his friends Ben and Hays.…
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@RussBrasfield Got a foul ball at @memphisredbirds game!
@PackageMAB Working lunch with the @ memphisredbirds. #cheapseats #memphis #minorleaguebaseball @kcbzbl Now THIS is ballpark food!!!!
@ABritSoutherner It’s our moment of fame with Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird!! Having a blast at the @memphisredbirds game tonight! @jcwilson09 This is the first time I have ever stepped foot in Cali. Guess I’ll see why everyone likes it so much #happyflight #redbirds #SacCity
@TigerBlueWill #AutozoneBallpark in downtown Memphis is amazing @AshleyM84 If I had known I was going to be this close to a bunch of hot baseball players, I might have dressed a little cuter!! @raquelhinson Perks of having a downtown working mom? She’ll bring you lunch money for your @ memphisredbirds field trip
@ABritSoutherner Enjoying a night at the ballpark watching the @ memphisredbirds #BallGame @jcwilson09 Good luck to all my boys with @MemphisBaseball in start of the conference tournament. Special team. Bring home that title #gtg #alumni @soulcityusa Yo #GrizzNation lets now get behind the @memphisredbirds and the renovated #autozonepark #WhoopThatTrick #AAAbaseball
@AndreaCooktales 2 for 1 tickets, 2 for 1 hot dogs = a great Sunday @ memphisredbirds with @Trizad ! #ILoveMemphis #choose901 @nickthenewsguy Saturday night #fireworks after @memphisredbirds victory from @PeabodyMemphis rooftop in downtown #Memphis. pic.twitter.com/rsujjMqqPX
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@JodiBethRoberts Rain delay at the Redbirds equals ice cream in a helmet! @memphisredbirds @ilovememphis
@EdEasley4 What a honor to be in a @Cardinals uniform for my first @MLB at bat. Thanks for all the love that everyone has shown. @CodyTGross Hubie Brown gives the @memphisredbirds a shoutout on ESPN. Mentions its “beautiful ballpark” and family atmosphere. #choose901
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WEIGHT 170
BORN: July 2, 1969 in Fukuoka, Japan RESIDENCE: Jupiter, Florida SCHOOL: Kansai Gakuin University, Japan PLAYING CAREER: 2002-2009 YEARS WITH REDBIRDS: 2002, 2003, 2004
YR TEAM
AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
2002 Memphis
.247 91 304 37 75 17 0 5 36 6
.400 19 15 4 6 0 0 0 2 1
ST. LOUIS
2003 Memphis
.256 90 258 31 66 8 2 2 24 14
ST. LOUIS
.259 43 54 9 14 3 1 3 13 0
2004 Memphis
.327 17 58 5 18 4 0 1 7 6
.291 109 179 26 52 10 2 3 25 6
ST. LOUIS
2005 ST. LOUIS
.288 143 396 45 114 21 2 8 53 11
2006 ST. LOUIS
.266 134 316 46 84 19 1 2 31 11
2007 ST. LOUIS
.290 130 307 48 89 15 0 3 30 7
2008 PHILADELPHIA .220 88 91 18 20 5 1 0 9 3 2009 CHICACO (NL) .273 6 11 1 3 1 0 0 0 0
Majors Totals
Memphis Totals .256 198 620 73 159 29 2 8 67 26
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.279 672 1369 197 382 74 7 19 163 38
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