2023 Portland Sea Dogs Game Day Program

Table of Contents

Team Info

Ticket Information…………………………..............................………………..2

Seating Chart…………………………………………………...................................3

2023 Schedule……………………………………………….................................…5

Promo Schedule…………………………………………...............................6-7

Front Office Staff………………………………………...............................…….9

Gifford’s Pavilion…………………………………………..................................15

Sea Dogs Radio Info…………………………...........................……………17

Slugger Van…………………………..................................………………………..19

Parking Info……………………………………………..................................……..19

Ballpark Guide………………………………….............................….20 & 22

Red Sox Affiliates……………………..............................……………………..24

Sea Dogs Coaching Staff…………………...................………..26-27

Sea Dogs Players……..............28, 29, 31, 32, 34. 36, & 38

Concession Guide………………............................………………………….39

Birthday Parties……………………………………...............................……….40

Sea Dogs Hall of Fame………………........................…………………..45

Mother’s Day 5K………………………………...............................…………..54

Group Experiences………………….............................…………………….57

Sea Dogs Merchandise……….............................…………………….60

Road to the Show………...................…..……....66, 67, 69, & 70

Strike Out Cancer in Kids……………….......................……………….76

Hospitality Info………………………...............................………………………85

Slugger the Sea Dog….……..........................……………………………88 City Council.………………………...................................…………………………88

Sea Dogs Record Book………….......................………………………..95

Feature Stories

2022 Sea Dogs Recap…………………………….......................11 & 13

Women in Baseball…………….............…………………..79, 82, & 83

Top 30 Players in Sea Dogs History…………90,92, & 94

Sea Dogs honored as top Double-A team

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30 Seasons of Sea Dogs Baseball…

....................................................100, 101, 103, 104, 106, & 107

Sea Dogs Join DBH Family................................................109

Eastern League

Eastern League Directory…………......................……………………61

Akron RubberDucks………………………………..........................………46

Altoona Curve……………………………………………….................................49

Binghamton Rumble Ponies…………………………......................50

Bowie Baysox………………………………………………...................................53

Erie SeaWolves……………………………………………..................................55

Harrisburg Senators………………………………………............................63

Hartford Yard Goats………………………………...........................……….64

New Hampshire Fisher Cats…………………………......................71

Reading Fightin Phils……………………………………............................72

Richmond Flying Squirrels…………......................…………………..75

Somerset Patriots………………………….............................……………….77

Other

Baseball Hall of Fame Trivia………….....................………….…….43

Scorecard……………………………………………................................……58-59

How to Keep Score……………………...........................…………………..61

assurance tickets

Purchase assurance tickets for an additional $3.00. Assurance tickets give you the flexibility to transfer your tickets to another game, in the event you are no longer able to attend. Complete details available at seadogs.com.

group rates

Group rates available for groups of 20 or more $9.00 for Reserved Seats & $7.00 for General Admission

ticket packages

The Sea Dogs offer several 5, 10, and 20-game ticket packages which include some of our most popular games. For more information call 207-879-9500 or go to seadogs.com.

hospitality options

For groups looking for a little more…the Sea Dogs have many options including multiple picnic packages, skyboxes, and more. Check out our hospitality options on page 86 or at seadogs.com.

season tickets

Season Tickets are the perfect way to catch all of the action at Hadlock Field. Same great seat for all 69 games, season ticket exchange programs (never waste a ticket), invitations to exclusive season ticket member events such as autograph sessions, breakfast with the team, and the opportunity to take batting practice on the field. For more information and availability, contact the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at (207) 879-9500.

how to order tickets

By Phone: Call 207-879-9500 or 1-800-936-3647

Online: seadogs.com

In-Person: At the Hadlock Field Ticket Office

2023 Promotional Schedule

Date Time Promotion / Event

April 6 6:00 PM Opening Day

Presented by

April 7 1:00 PM Schedule Magnet Giveaway Kittery Trading Post

April 8 1:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt Pre-Game

April 18 6:00 PM 30th Season Celebration

April 19 6:00 PM Teacher & School Staff Apreciation Night

Bus Driver Appreciation Night

April 20 12:05 PM Park & Rec Day

April 21 6:00 PM Bark in the Park

Volunteer Appreciation Night

Administrative Professionals Night

April 23 1:00PM Halloween at Hadlock

May 9 6:00 PM Nurses Appreciation Night

May 10 6:00 PM Good Neighbor Night

May 11 6:00 PM Alces de Maine Nissan

May 12 6:00 PM Civil Rights Night

Pre-K Graduation Night

May 14 1:00 PM Breast Cancer Awareness Day/Mother’s Day Celebration Dunkin’

Mother’s Day 5K Road Race Intermed

May 23 6:00 PM Chris Cassidy Bobblehead Giveaway (first 1,000 fans)

Appearance by NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy

May 24 6:00 PM Bark in the Park

Westbrook Community Night

May 25 11:00 AM Education Day

May 26 6:00 PM Fireworks

May 27 1:00 PM Opiod Awareness & Education Day

May 28 1:00 PM Hometown Hero Day

First Responders Day

June 6 6:00 PM Country Night

Spirit AeroSystems (FMI)

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

High School Night of Champions Saco & Biddeford Savings

June 8 11:00 AM Education Day

June 9 6:00 PM Maine Whoopie Pies

Trademark Federal Credit Union

June 10 6:00 PM Pride Day with Pride Portland Nissan

June 11 1:00 PM Play Catch on the Field (10:00-11:00 AM)

Play Ball Weekend

June 20 6:00 PM Portland Food & Beverage Night

June 21 6:00 PM Margaritaville Night at the Park with Tiki Thom & the Beach Band

June 23 6:20 PM Irish Night

Fireworks

June 24 6:00 PM Maine Red Snappers

June 25 6:00 PM YMCA Day

Harvard Pilgrim

August 22

August 23

August 24

August

August 26

August 27 1:00 PM

August 29

August 30

September

September

September 13

September 15

September 16 1:00 PM

Appreciation Day

Portland & Cape Elizabeth Community Night

to the King Night Featuring Dana Z as Elvis

Krall Bobblehead Giveaway (first 1,000 fans)

Women in Sports / Women Owned Business Night

& Pirate Day

Community Night

Lumber 175th Year Night

of Dreams/Fan Appreciation Day

September 17 1:00 PM Team Awards Presentation

Grandparents Day

Point Health Care

Sunday home games: Kids run the bases after the game presented by Aquaboggan Water Park (weather & field conditions permitting)

Contact Us

Mailing Address: PO Box 636

Portland, Maine 04104

Physical Address: 271 Park Ave

Front Office

President & General Manager

Vice President/Financial & Game Operations

Vice President/Communications & Fan Experience .

Assistant General Manager/Sales

Director, Promotions

Director, Ticket Operations ......................................................

Director, Broadcasting

Mascot Coordinator & Community Relations

Geoff Iacuessa

Jim Heffley

Chris Cameron

Dennis Meehan

Allison Casiles

Jesse Scaglion

Emma Tiedemann

Tim Jorn

Director, Business Development..................................................Alan Barker

Director, Creative Services

Chelsea Roemer

Account Executive, Corporate Sales..................................Justin Kelleher

Account Executive, Ticket Sales.......................................

Account Executive, Ticket Sales

Merchandise Coordinator

Lauren Gasaway

Madison Spencer

Kevyn Tibbot

Director, Food Service .......................................................................

Asistant Director of Food Service

Game Day

Head Groundskeeper

Assistant Groundskeeper

Assistant Groundskeeper..........................................................

Director, Security

Mike Scorza

Greg Moyes

Jason Cooke

Brandon Rolfe

Cam Eggeman

Glenn Stankiewicz

Director, Clubhouse Services/Equipment Manager

Mike Coziahr

Visiting Clubhouse Manager.............................................................

Play-By-Play Broadcaster

Public Address Announcer

Seth Dube

Emma Tiedemann

Paul Coughlin

Official Scorer .......................................................................................

Scoreboard Operator

Thom Hinton

Tom Clifford

Portland, Maine 04102

Phone: 207-874-9300

Tickets: 207-879-9500

Fax: 207-780-0317

Email: seadogs@seadogs.com

Website: www.seadogs.com

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About the Sea Dogs

Owned & Operated by: Diamond Baseball Holdings

Franchise Began: 1994

Affiliation: Boston Red Sox (2003–Present), Florida Marlins (1994–2002)

League: Eastern League

Classification: Double-A

Game Schedule: 138 games

Players: Drafted or signed by the Boston Red Sox

Roster Limit: 28

Stadium: Hadlock Field (owned by the City of Portland)

Capacity: 7,368

Mascot: Slugger the Sea Dog

Team Colors: Red & Blue

Players who have reached MLB: 337

Playoff Appearances: 9 Times (1995, 1996, 1997, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2022)

Eastern League Champions: 1 Time (2006)

Season Recap

It was a season for the books: the Portland Sea Dogs were able to host their first playoff game since 2014, Hadlock Field swelled with the best attendance in a decade while multiple records were broken on the field. Let’s dive in to relive the 2022 season.

Christian Arroyo, Kiké Hernandez, Rob Refsnyder, Trevor Story, Matt Barnes, Tyler Danish, Brayan Bello, Rich Hill, Chris Sale, Josh Taylor, Michael Wacha and Garrett Whitlock all made Major League rehab appearances, donning a Sea Dog jersey. Chris Sale appeared in one game for Portland tossing 4.0 innings with seven strikeouts. Refsnyder saw the most success at the plate with a double and two home runs in four at-bats at Hadlock Field. Even though he started the season with Portland and made his debut with the Boston Red Sox on July 6th, Brayan Bello returned to pitch on a rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs on August 14th and struck out six in 3.2 innings.

A number of historical records were broken at Hadlock Field last season, primarily by the feet of the infielder David Hamilton. Hamilton, aquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers prior to the 2022 season, was known for his speed but took it to another level in 2022.

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In two games on a Major League rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs, Trevor Story (Left) blasted a home run and hit .600 for Portland.

Chris Murphy (Above) led the Sea Dogs with 91 strikeouts in 76.2 innings.

2022 Season Recap

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was one hour and 54 minutes on May 13, 2011 at New Britain with no pitch clock.

For the first time since 2014, the Sea Dogs secured a trip to the Eastern League playoffs and faced the Somerset Patriots (New York Yankees) in the Northeast Division Championship Series. The Sea Dogs hosted the Patriots at Hadlock Field on September 20th but lost 9-4 in front of 4,447 fans. Then, they traveled to Somerset, lost in the tenth inning, 6-5, and were eliminated from the Eastern League playoffs.

Award by Baseball America. The award recognizes long-term business success, community involvement, and operational excellence.

David Hamilton set a new singleseason and career stolen base record, swiping 70 bases last season. He was only caught stealing nine times out of his 79 attempts. The previous record was set by Julio Ramirez who stole 64 bases in 1999. The implementation of the pitch clock sped games up, resulting in a new record for the shortest nine-inning game in franchise history.

On June 8th, the Sea Dogs were shutout by the Hartford Yard Goats, 4-0 in a nine-inning game (bottom of the ninth included) that lasted one hour and 51 minutes. Prior to that game, the fastest nine-inning game

Despite the playoff losses, a few Sea Dogs stood out all season and were honored for their contributions. Infielder Christian Koss was named Portland’s Most Valuable Player after playing in 125 games for Portland, leading the team in many offensive categories including home runs (17), RBI (84), SLG (.430), hits (127), doubles (22), extra-base hits (44), and total bases (210). His 84 RBI ranked third and his 127 hits ranked fourth in the Eastern League. Pitcher of the Year Chris Murphy started 13 games and appeared a total of 15 times for the Sea Dogs before earning the promotion to Triple-A Worcester on June 28th. He produced a 4-5 record with a 2.58 ERA with the Sea Dogs this season. The southpaw struck out 91 batters, which led all 2022 Sea Dogs pitchers. Ceddanne Rafaela’s multiple home run robbing catches and minimal errors earned him Defensive Player of the Year honors. He primarily was Portland’s centerfielder, but also appeared 12 times at shortstop.

Following the conclusion of the season, Portland was honored as the nation’s top Double-A franchise winning the prestigious Bob Freitas

In 2022, the Sea Dogs drew 379,100 fans, an average of 5,744 per game, which ranked third in Double-A and was the most the Sea Dogs have drawn since 2010. Portland was one of just 19 teams with an increase in attendance over pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The Sea Dogs also sold out Hadlock Field 16 times in 2022, the most sellouts since 2009.

The top-tier Hadlock Field experience will continue for the 2023 season with new players, new promotions, and new skits by Slugger The Sea Dog.

David Hamilton set a new single-season and career stolen base record, swiping 70 bases last season. He was only caught stealing nine times out of his 79 attempts.

Ceddanne Rafaela was named Portland’s Defensive Player of the Year. He committed just two errors in 60 games in centerfield with the Sea Dogs and one at shortstop.

Brayan Bello threw Portland’s firstever complete game no-hitter on May 5, 2022 at Hadlock Field against the Reading Fightin Phils.

Kiké Hernández appeared in four games on a rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs and recorded two doubles and RBI.

Modeled after the “Monster Seats” at Fenway Park, the Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream Pavilion, located in right-field, offers some of the most unique seats in all of Minor League Baseball. These spacious seats offer spectacular views of the field with countertop seating. It is the only place in the ballpark that you have an opportunity to catch a home run ball. Additionally, you get great views of the Sea Dogs pitchers warming up in the bullpen.

Tickets can be purchased online at seadogs.com or by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500.

95.5/95.9 WPEI serves as the flagship station for the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Sea Dogs Radio Network, which consists of five stations throughout Southern and Central Maine. WPEI is owned and operated by Atlantic Coast Radio and is part of the WEEI Sports Radio Network.

All 138 regular season Portland Sea Dogs games, home and road will be broadcast live on the network along with all Sea Dogs postseason action, if applicable. Network coverage begins 15 minutes prior to first pitch on all affiliates with the Nissan Pregame Show.

Emma Tiedemann

Emma Tiedemann takes to the airwaves for her fourth season as the “Voice of the Portland Sea Dogs” on the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Sea Dogs Radio Network and sixth as a play-by-play broadcaster in Minor League Baseball. She previously served as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Lexington Legends (Kansas City Royals Low-A) 2018-19. In 2019, Emma was honored as the South Atlantic League Media Relations Director of the Year.

PORTLAND MAINE Recreation and Facilities Management TIME LIMIT PARKING RULES

The City of Portland has enacted time limit parking rules for the red shaded areas on the map. From 5-9 PM, vehicles parked in the shaded areas* have a one hour time limit. Please look for and comply with parking signs in this area to avoid being ticketed. Whether using a private or city lot, only park where directed by lot employees. Please do not park in unattended lots.

EASY IN/EASY OUT PARKING AVAILABLE IN THESE LOTS: Mon - Fri | after 5:00 PM Sat & Sun | all day

995 Congress St. Maine Medical Center Lot

Congress St. Medical Building Garage Use Forest St. Entrance

King Middle School Lot Enter on Park Ave.

*Rules also apply on Gilman St. East of Congress St.

Slugger Goes Cruising

The hottest ride on the streets of Portland these days is Slugger’s 2021 Ford Transit, which has been , with a custom Sea Dogs wrap from the folks over at Signarama

We’ll be cruising all around Portland, and up and down the coast, showing off the coolest ride in town. Baseball season is here and we’re going to be hitting the road, coming to see you.

So keep an eye out for Slugger and his new ride, courtesy of Rowe Ford.

Ballpark Guide A–Z

APP: Download the Minor League Baseball “First Pitch” app. Get Sea Dogs stats, scores, news, video, and more.

ATM: An ATM machine is located in the concourse next to the ticket windows.

Bags: Fans are strongly encouraged to leave bags at home to reduce points of contact during the security screening process.

The Sea Dogs will permit medical bags, manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants and young children, and 4.5” x 6.5” clutch purses for personal items. We ask that guests only bring necessary items and keep track of their personal belongings at all times. All bags entering the stadium are subject to inspection.

Clean Team: We are dedicated to maintaining a clean facility. Please let us know if you spot an area that needs attention so that we may correct the problem immediately.

Craft Beer: Forbes magazine recently named Portland, Maine, “Beer Capital, USA”. Check out some of our great Craft Beer offerings through our In-Park Services ordering.

Directions & Parking: Hadlock Field is located at 271 Park Avenue in Portland. Parking is available at the Maine Medical Center lot located at 995 Congress Street, the Maine Medical parking garage on Forest Street,andFitzpatrickStadium.Forcomplete directions and parking information go to www.seadogs.com.

Family Restroom: A family restroom facility is located on the third base side of the concourse.

First Aid: Stadium first-aid services are provided by MEDCU. Please contact your nearest usher for any medical concerns.

Food & Drink: In the interest of public safety, no food or drink may be brought into the ballpark. The Sea Dogs will allow empty water bottles/ containers (no glass) into the ballpark.

Foul Balls: Fans should be alert for foul balls at all times. Fans are permitted to keep any balls that enter the stands.

Gates: The ballpark opens one hour and 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game.

Guest Services: Fans needing assistance, can contact the nearest usher or stop by the ticket windows in the concourse.

Lighthouse: Hadlock Field features a lighthouse that rises from beyond the centerfield fence each time the Sea Dogs hit a home run and after each Sea Dogs victory.

Lineups: Lineups are posted as soon as they are available on the lineup board to the right of the main entrance.

Lost & Found: Fans who have lost or found an item during an event should report to the Sea Dogs Ticket Office inside the concourse. At the conclusion of each event, the items are stored at the Hadlock Field ticket office where they are kept until claimed. You can contact a representative at 207-874-9300.

Maine Monster: The Hood Maine Monster is a likeness of Fenway Park’s famed Green Monster. Hadlock’s Maine Monster is the same height as its counterpart in Boston, 37 feet.

Mobile Ordering: Order food and souvenirs without leaving your seat! Just visit our In-Park Services page on your phone and place an order. We’ll deliver your items directly to your seat.

Nursing Nook: The Sea Dogs have a private Tuff Shed available for nursing mothers located at the third base gate. Mothers looking to utilize the nursing nook, should stop by Guest Services for access to the area.

Radio: 95.5/95.9 WPEI serves as the flagship station for the Sea Dogs Radio Network, built by General Dynamics/ Bath Iron Works. Games are also available online at seadogs.com and through the “First Pitch” app.

Rainchecks: If less than five innings (4 ½ if the Sea Dogs are leading) are played, your tickets can be exchanged for tickets of equal or lesser value to any remaining home game, based upon availability. Contact the Sea Dogs ticket office at 207874-9300 or tickets@seadogs.com with any questions.

Recycling: The Sea Dogs encourage fans to recycle bottles and cans. Please deposit your bottles in the recycling barrels located through the ballpark.

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Ballpark Guide A–Z

Scoreboard Messages: Messages for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. are available for $25.00. Messages must be purchased prior to the first-pitch at the Hadlock Field ticket office.

Sea Dogs Biscuit: No visit to Hadlock Field is complete without enjoying one of our iconic Sea Dogs Biscuits, made by Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream. The legendary Sea Dogs treat consists of Gifford’s Ice Cream sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies.

Security: Hadlock Field security and Portland Police are on site for all Portland Sea Dogs games.

Sensory Kits: The Sea Dogs have partnered with Saco Bay Kids Pediatric Therapy to provide sensory kits for fans attendng a game with sensory sensitivities. The kits include noise-reducing headphones to help block out crowd noise, antiglare sunglasses to help with lighting, a communication card, and fidgets to help focus on the game and less on the crowd around. Kits can be picked up at the Guest Services Desk in the concourse.

Smoking:Hadlock Field is a non-smoking facility.

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Souvenirs: The Sea Dogs Souvenir Shoppe is open throughout the game and is located by the main entrance. You can order merchandise through our In-Park Services and have your purchases delivered directly to your seat.

Speed Pitch: Think your arm speed matches up to the pros? See how fast you can throw at the Sea Dogs Speed Pitch station located on the first base side of the concourse.

Trash Monsters: Keep an eye out for the Hadlock Field Trash Monsters. They love to keep the stadium clean by eating your trash.

Ushers: Ushers are located throughout the ballpark to help enhance your ballpark experience. Look for the employees with the bright yellow shirts and a smile.

Will Call: The New England Ford Dealers Pick-Up Window is located at the Hadlock Field ticket office. Come here to pickup your tickets. Need to leave tickets for someone, let us help.

AMERICAN LEAGUE . FENWAY PARK . 4 JERSEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02215 (617) 267-9440 . REDSOX.COM

Executives: Principal Owner: John W. Henry // Chairman: Thomas C. Werner // President and CEO: Sam Kennedy // Chief Baseball Officer: Chaim Bloom // General Manager: Brian O’Halloran // Executive Vice President/Chief

Strategy Officer: David Beeston // Executive Vice President/Assistant General Manager: Raquel Ferreira // Executive Vice President/Assistant General Manager: Eddie Romero // Special Assistants: Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz, Tim Wakefield

Baseball Operations, Instructors and Coordinators: Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations: Ben Crockett // Director, Player Development: Brian Abraham // Director, Hitting Development and Program Design: Jason

Ochart // Assistant Director, Player Development: Chris Stasio // Special Assistant, Player Development: Ryan

Jackson // Manager, Minor League Operations: Patrick McLaughlin // Director, Pitching Development: Shawn

Haviland // Director, Hitting Development and Program Design: Jason Ochart // Field Coordinator: Andrew

Wright // Coordinator, Player Development: David Besky // Catching Coordinator: Tyson Blaser // Pitching

Coordinators: Chris Mears and Nick Otte // Hitting Coordinator: Harry Roberson // Roving Complex Hitting

Coach: John Soteropulos // Mental Skills Coordinator: Oscar Gutierrez // Sport Science Coordinator: Shaun Owen //

WORCESTER RED SOX

Triple-A International League

Polar Park - 9,508 capacity

President: Dr. Charles Steinberg

Executive VP, GM: Dan Rea III

Field Manager: Chad Tracy

Hitting Coach: Rich Gedman

Pitching Coach: Paul Abbott

Bench Coach: Jose Flores

Bullpen Coach: Matt Wheeler

Asst. Hitting Coach: Michael Montville

Development Coach: Brendan Connolly 122 Madison St., Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 500-1000 www.woosox.com

GREENVILLE DRIVE

High-A South Atlantic League

Fluor Field - 5,000 capacity

President: Jeff Brown

General Manager: Eric Jarinko

Field Manager: Iggy Suarez

Hitting Coach: Chris Hess

Pitching Coach: Bob Kipper

Development Coach: Alex Reynolds

Coach: Taylor Jackson

945 South Main St., Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 240-4500 www greenvilledrive com

PORTLAND SEA DOGS

Double-A Eastern League

Hadlock Field - 7,368 capacity

President/GM: Geoff Iacuessa

Field Manager: Chad Epperson

Hitting Coach: Doug Clark

Pitching Coach: Sean Isaac

Development Coach: Justin Frometa

Coaches: Mickey Jiang, Pable Cabrera PO Box 636, Portland, ME 04104 (207) 874-9300 www.seadogs.com

SALEM RED SOX

Single-A Carolina League

Salem Memorial Ballpark - 6,300 capacity

General Manager: Allen Lawrence

Assistant GM: Blair Hoke

Field Manager: Liam Carroll

Hitting Coach: Nelson Paulino

Pitching Coach: Jason Blaton

Development Coach: Juan Rivera

Coach: Chase Illig 1004 Texas St., Salem, VA 24153 (540) 389-3333 www salemredsox com

CHAD EPPERSON MANAGER

Chad returns for his second season as Portland’s manager. In 2022, he led the Sea Dogs to an overall record of 75-63 (.543) including a Double-A best 45-24 (.652) record in the second half leading the Sea Dogs to their first post-season berth since 2014. Before managing the Sea Dogs, Epperson spent 12 seasons as the Red Sox Catching Coordinator. Prior to that he spent his first eight seasons with the Red Sox as a manager or coach at the minor league level. A manager from 2004-09, he led his club to the playoffs in four straight campaigns beginning in 2006, including Single-A Salem in 2009. A back-to-back California League Manager of the Year with Lancaster from 2007-08, he also managed Wilmington to the playoffs in 2006. The Kentucky native managed Capital City in 2005 and Augusta in 2004 after spending two seasons (2002-03) as Sarasota’s hitting coach. He also managed Cook County of the independent Frontier League in 2001. Epperson played nine years in the minor leagues in the Mets (1992-95), Red Sox (1997-99), and Orioles (2000) systems prior to his coaching career.

SEAN ISAAC PITCHING COACH

Sean enters his first season as a coach in the Red Sox organization. In 2022 he was the assistant pitching coach for the Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Previously Isaac served as the Director of Player Development at UC-Santa Barbara. He spent three seasons (2016-2018) as a minor league pitcher in the Angels organization reaching the Triple-A level in 2017 and 2018. In 78 career games he notched a 9-4 record with a 4.34 ERA. On May 2, 2018, he pitched the final inning of a combined no-hitter for Inland Empire.

DOUG CLARK HITTING COACH

Doug returns for his second season as the Sea Dogs Hitting Coach. Prior to joining the Sea Dogs, he spent seven seasons as a Hitting Coach in the San Francisco Giants farm system, including 2021 with the Richmond Flying Squirrels. In 2019, Clark was the Hitting Coach at Salem-Keizer (Single-A) where they led the Northwest League in batting average, runs scored, hits, doubles, home runs, and RBI. He also served as the Hitting Coach for the AZL Giants from 2017-2018. The former Giants farmhand was drafted in the seventh round of the 1998 draft by San Francisco. He played two seasons in the Majors with the Giants (2005) and A’s (2006). Prior to 2008, Clark signed with the KBO’s Hanwha Eagles and was an All-Star. After leaving Korea, he signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League in 2011. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, initially attending on a football scholarship as a wide receiver but walked on to the baseball team and played three seasons.

MICKEY JIANG COACH

The 2023 season will be Mickey’s 17th with the Red Sox where he has held several different roles, including work as a consultant with International Scouting (2007-2012). He has been coaching in the Red Sox minor league system since 2009. He previously served as a coach in Portland from 2016-2017. He served as a coach with Single-A Greenville in 2022 and with Fort Myers in 2012 and 2018-2021. A native of Taiwan, Jiang received his B.A. in International Trade from Tung-Hai University.

PABLO CABRERA COACH

Pablo enters his first season with the Red Sox organization. He spent the past two season coaching at the University of Charleston. He also spent the summer of 2021 as the Hitting Coach for the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in the Alaskan Baseball League. During his time, he helped lead the Glacier Pilots to their first league championship in 8 years. Cabrera was a 4-year starter at DII Florida Southern College. As an infielder, Cabrera collected over 200 hits in his career and ranks 8th in school history in games played.

JUSTIN FROMETA DEVELOPMENT COACH

Justin begins his first season as the Sea Dogs Development Coach and third in the Red Sox organization. He previously served as a Baseball Operations Associate and Player Development Associate for the Red Sox. He is a 2020 graduate of Tufts University.

JOE HUDSON STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Joe enters his sixth season as a Strength & Conditioning Coach in the Red Sox organization and second with the Portland Sea Dogs. Previously he spent three seasons with the Salem Red Sox (2018-2020) and one with the Greenville Drive (2021). He earned his B.S. in Sport & Exercise Physiology from Plymouth State University and his M.S. in Strength & Conditioning from Springfield College.

BOBBY STACHURA ATHLETIC TRAINER

Bobby joins the Sea Dogs as the teams’ Athletic Trainer replacing Nick Kuchwara who was promoted to Triple-A Worcester. Stachura has served as the Athletic Trainer for Single-A Greenville for the past four seasons. He started in the Red Sox organization in 2017 as the Athletic Trainer for the Lowell Spinners. He also spent four years as an athletic trainer at the University of Rhode Island. Stachura graduated with a B.S. in Athletic Training from Lasell College in 2013. He received his M.S. from the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Kinesiology in 2015.

WILYER ABREU

Acquired by the Red Sox from the Houston Astros with Enmanuel Valdez for Christian Vasquez, 8/1/22. Appeared in 40 games with the Sea Dogs in 2022 and hit .242 with five doubles and four home runs.

Signed as a non-drafted free agent 6/16/2020. With Salem in 2021, ranked second on the team in appearances (34). Finished 2022 with 3-1 record and two saves with Greenville.

ALEX BINELAS

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 12th round of the 2019 Draft. Ranked by Baseball America as the Sox’ No. 28 prospect in their 2021 midseason rankings. In two appearances with the Sea Dogs in 2023, he tossed 2.1 shutout innings with three strikeouts.

CASEY COBB

Signed as a non-drafted free agent 6/29/2020. Appeared in 33 games for Greenville in 2022 tossing 60.0 innings with 57 strikeouts. Made Double-A debut with Portland 8/14/22.

Lumberton, NJ

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 29th round of the 2017 Draft. In 2021, led Red Sox minor leaguers in HR (24), RBI (80), and SLG (.523), also ranking among the top

.368), OPS (3rd, .891),

THEO DENLINGER

RHP

Acquired via trade with Chicago White Sox 2/3/23 in exchange for right-handed pitcher Franklin German. Recorded a 4.47 ERA (24 ER/48.1 IP) and five saves in 2022 with Double-A Birmingham and High-A Winston-Salem. Selected by the White Sox in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft.

SHANE DROHAN

Drafted in the 5th round of the 2020 Draft by the Red Sox. Made Double-A debut with Portland in 2022. Went 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in five starts with the Sea Dogs and fanned 21 batters in 24.0 innings.

ALEX ERRO

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 17th round of the 2019 Draft. Finished 2022 with a .301 average and 20 RBI through 40 games with Greenville. Has appeared defensively at catcher, left field, third base, second base and first base.

Selected by the Red Sox in the 7th round of the 2017 Draft. Appeared in five games with Portland in 2022 and recorded three hits while drawing three walks. Entered 2020 ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox’ No. 28 prospect. In 2019,

Acquired by the Red Sox from the San Diego Padres in a trade with Eric Hosmer and Corey Rosier in exchange for Jay Groome, 8/2/22. After the trade, he spent the rest of 2022 with Greenville and hit .214 with eight triples and seven home runs.

RYAN FERNANDEZ

Selected by the Red Sox in the 23rd round of the 2018 Draft. Made Double-A debut in 2022 with the Sea Dogs and finished with 1-1 record and 4.97 ERA in 10 games.

NATHAN HICKEY

Drafted by the Red Sox in the fifth round of the 2021 Draft. Entered 2022 ranked by Baseball America as Boston’s No. 24 prospect and the top catching prospect. Split 2022 between Salem and Greenville with a .263 average and 16 home runs.

GILBERTO JIMENEZ

Signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent 8/2/2017. Ranked by Baseball America as one of the Sox’ top prospects in 2019 (No. 20), ‘20 (No. 9), ‘21 (No. 7), and ‘22

23). Rated by Baseball America as the best athlete (2020-22), fastest baserunner (2020), and as having the best outfield arm (2019-22) in the Sox system.

BLAZE JORDAN

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 3rd round of the 2020 Draft. Entered 2022 ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox’ No. 7 prospect and 2021 as the No. 16 prospect. Hit .289 between Salem and Greenville in 2022 with 30 doubles and 12 home runs.

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 11th round of the 2021 Draft. Named Red Sox Minor League Offensive Player of the Year following the 2022 season. In

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ROBERT KWIATKOWSKI

Signed by the Red Sox as a undrafted free agent 6/24/2020. Spent the entire 2022 season with Greenville and went 2-4 with a 6.75 ERA in 30 relief appearances. In 2021, was one of four Red Sox minor leaguers to make over 30 appearances.

MATTHEW LUGO

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 2019 Draft. Entered 2022 ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox’ No. 14 Prospect. Hit .282 between three levels in 2022 with 10 triples and 18 home runs. Also swiped 20 bases. Is the nephew of former All-Star Carlos Beltran.

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MARCELO MAYER

Top overall pick by the Red Sox in the 2021 Draft. Entered 2022 as the top prospect in the Red Sox system and the No. 15 prospect in baseball. Finished his first full professional season with a .280 average, 30 doubles and 13 home runs.

BRENDAN NAIL

Signed by the Red Sox as an undrafted free agent, 8/16/2017. Has held opponents to a .208 AVG in his career. Made Double-A debut with Portland in 2022 and went

in second-most appearances on team with 40.

YUSNIEL PADRON-ARTILES

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 22nd round of the 2018 Draft. In game 2 of the 2019 New York-Penn League semifinals, threw 6.0 scoreless innings of relief and struck out 12 straight batters, believed to be tied for the longest streak ever in a major or minor league game.

RANGEL

Signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent 2/9/2018. In seven games with the Sea Dogs in 2022, he recorded one RBI and a run scored. In 2018, led the DSL Red Sox2 in RBI (33) and HR (tied, 3).

COREY ROSIER

Acquired by the Red Sox from the San Diego Padres in a trade with Eric Hosmer and Max Ferguson in exchange for Jay Groome, 8/2/22. Originally drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 12th round of the 2021 Draft before being traded to San Diego with Ray Kerr for Adam Frazier 11/27/2021.

CODY SCROGGINS

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 9th round of the 2019 Draft. Recorded 8.38 ERA in Double-A debut with Portland in 2022. Appeared in nine games and fanned

opposing hitters.

DYLAN SPACKE

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 21st round of the 2019 Draft. Spent the entire 2022 season with Portland and finished with

record and

JACOB WEBB

Made five starts.

Drafted by the Red Sox in the 14th round of the 2021 Draft. Has a career ERA of 2.75. Appeared in two games for the Sea Dogs in 2022 and struck out four batters in 3.0 innings.

NICK YORKE

Top overall pick by the Red Sox in the 2020 Draft. Entered 2022 as the Red Sox’ No. 3 prospect, No. 31 prospect in baseball and No. 1 second base prospect in baseball. Hit .231 with Greenville with 11 home runs. Committed just one error in 68 games at second base in 2022.

Hadlock Field Concession Guide A LOOK UNDER THE SEATS

Pitch Speed

Red Sox Scoreboard

Maine Monster & scoreboard

Video Board

Kayem Fenway Franks

Beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pink Lemonade, Apple Juice, Bottled Water, Hot Chocolate, Dunkin’ Co ee

Snacks: Popcorn, Texas Roadhouse

Peanuts, Nachos, Soft Pretzels, Cracker Jacks, Gi ord‘s Sea Dogs

Ice Cream Biscuits, Frozen Lemonade, M&M’s, Sour Patch Kids

Main Gate

Team Store

Beer Stand

Geary’s, Allagash, Shipyard, Baxter Brewing, Rising Tide, Lone Pine, Nonesuch,

Bud Light, New Belgium, Jack’s Abbey, Mason’s, Bissel

Angry Orchard, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Nutrl, Stella Rosa Wine

Message Board

Pizza

Slice of Cheese

Slice of Pepperoni

Fried Foods

French Fries, Popcorn Chicken, Pineland Farms Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Veggie Burgers, Sausage

Steak & Cheese, Salads, Wraps, Burgers, Veggies, Sausage, Mini souvenir scoop ice cream helmet, Sea Dogs Biscuits, Lemonade

(To purchase beer you must present a valid ID regardless of age. Limit two beers in your possession at one time)

LIVE AND LOCAL WEEKDAYS

Sea Dogs Birthday Parties

Sea Dogs’ Birthday Parties are the perfect way for children

16 and under to celebrate their birthdays!

The Sea Dogs’ staff takes care of all the work so your child and guests of the birthday party may enjoy the special day.

Party Perks:

In-Seat Option: $22.00 per person (10 minimum)

• One reserved seat ticket (200 level) to the game per person.

• Hot dog, a bag of chips, water, and Sea Dog Biscuit per person delivered to you in your seat.

• Drawstring Goodie Bag

• The birthday child will be able to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game and keep the baseball.

• “Celebrating with the Sea Dogs” Button

Picnic Add On: $32.00 per person (10 minimum) Available after May 26th

• One pavilion seat ticket (500 level) to the game per person

• All-You-Can-Eat Two-hour picnic buffet that includes: hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled BBQ chicken, Coleslaw, baked beans, Sea Dog Biscuits, and Coca-Cola products. Food starts an hour before the game and ends an hour after the scheduled game time.

• Drawstring Goodie Bag

• The birthday child will be able to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game and keep the baseball.

• “Celebrating with the Sea Dogs” Button

The party starts 1.5 hours prior to game time when the gates to the ballpark open.

Don’t have a birthday during the baseball season? Don’t worry, you can still celebrate your birthday with the Sea Dogs. Why not celebrate your half birthday?

Book your party today by contacting the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or lauren@seadogs.com

NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAMETrivia

Since 1939, the Hall of Fame has served as the keeper of baseball’s history, preserving the majesty of The Game for future generations.

Who was the first player in history to post a 30-home run season for five di erent franchises?

a. Darrell Evans

b. Tom Brunansky

c. Fred McGri d. Jim Thome

Which Hall of Famer holds the record with 10 World Series titles, the most of any player?

a. Yogi Berra

c. Tris Speaker

b. Stan Musial

d. Whitey Ford

Who holds the MLB single-season record with 191 RBI?

a. Manny Ramírez

c. Tommy Davis

b. Hack Wilson

d. Lou Gehrig

Who was the first major leaguer to homer in eight straight games?

a. Don Mattingly

c. Ralph Kiner

b. Ken Gri ey Jr.

d. Dale Long

Which Hall of Fame pitcher is the all-time leader in shutouts with 110?

a. Christy Mathewson

c. Walter Johnson

b. Greg Maddux

d. Grover Cleveland Alexander

Fred McGri HOF Class of 2023

Eastern League Southwest Divisionakron rubberducks Cleveland Guardians

Rouglas Odor (4th year)

Odor enters his 36th season with the Guardians organization as a player, coach and manager. The 2023 season will be Odor’s fourth as RubberDucks manager, making him the longest-tenured Akron manager. Odor led Akron to a 79-59 record in 2022. He guided Akron to the Double-A Northeast championship and a 73-46 record in 2021. Odor also led the RubberDucks to a 61-79 record in 2019.

CANAL PARK

Year Opened: 1997 Capacity: 7,630

Field Dimensions: LF: 331’ CF: 400’ RF: 337’ 2022 Record: 79-59

Last Playoff Appearance: 2021

Titles Won: 6 (2003, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2021)

Years in League: 1989-2023

Mascots: Webster the Duck, Orbit the Space Cat, Homer the Pigeon

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Daniel Espino, RHP

2. Gavin Williams, RHP

3. Bo Naylor, C

4. George Valera, OF

5. Brayan Rocchio, SS

6. Logan Allen, LHP

7. Tanner Bibee, RHP

8. Angel Martinez, SS

9. Chase DeLauter, OF

10. Will Brennan, OF

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Rouglas Odor

Hitting Coach: Mike Mergenthaler

Pitching Coach: Brad Goldberg

Asst. Hitting Coach: Ian Forster

Bench Coach: Daniel Robertson

Athletic Trainer: Jake Legan

Strength & Conditioning: Mo Cuevas

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Jesus Aguilar, Albert Belle, Bartolo Colon, Jason Kipnis, Corey Kluber, Francisco

Lindor, Victor Martinez, Manny Ramirez,

C.C. Sabathia, Jim Thome

He is 213-184 as RubberDucks manager. Odor ranks fourth all-time in franchise managerial wins. Odor was the first member of the Guardians organization to be a member of the Canton-Akron Indians, Akron Aeros and RubberDucks. He was an infielder for Canton-Akron for parts of the 1991, 1993 and 1994 seasons. Odor served as the Aeros hitting coach in 2012 and served as the RubberDucks hitting coach in 2014.

A native of Maracaibo, Venezuela, Odor was a 32nd round selection by Cleveland in the 1988 draft out of the University of New Orleans.

Mascot Webster the Duck Fun

Webster the Duck was unveiled as the new Akron mascot on Opening Day of the 2014 season, joining Orbit the Space Cat and Homer the Pigeon as the official mascots of the RubberDucks. Nominations for the new mascot’s name were submitted by the fans, who then voted between five finalists: Bill, Quackers, Rubberto, Tread, and Webster. Webster was selected as the winning name – over 4,000 votes submitted online.

Changed their name from the Akron Aeros to the Akron RubberDucks in the fall of 2013. The new moniker represents the City of Akron’s nickname; the Rubber City, as Akron once housed all four major rubber companies and is still home to Goodyear and the Bridgestone/Firestone Technology Center.

| Former Red Sox Manager John Farrell served as the Indians Director of Player Development from 2001 to 2006. | Akron, Ohio is the hometown of Lebron James, Thurman Munson and Mike Vrabel.

Team Affiliates

2022 Team- Batting Average: .234 (10th); ERA: 3.92 (3rd)

Manager

Eastern League Southwest Divisionaltoona curve Pittsburgh Pirates

Manager Callix Crabbe (1st year)

PEOPLE’S NATURAL GAS FIELD

Year Opened: 1999 Capacity: 7,210

Field Dimensions: LF: 325’ CF: 405’ RF: 325’ 2022 Record: 71-66

Last Playoff Appearance: 2018

Titles Won: 2 (2010, 2017)

Years in League: 1999-2023

Mascots: Loco, Tenacious, Al Tuna, Diesel Dawg

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Endy Rodriguez, C

2. Termarr Johnson, 2B

3. Henry Davis, C

4. Luis Ortiz, RHP

5. Quinn Priester, RHP

6. Bubba Chandler, RHP/SS

7. Liover Peguero, SS

8. Nick Gonzales, 2B

9. Michael Burrows, RHP

10.Thomas Harrington, RHP

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Callix Crabbe

Hitting Coach: Jon Nunnally

Pitching Coach: Cale Johnson

Performance Coach: Blake Butler

Bench Coach: Gary Green

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Bronson Arroyo, Jose Bautista, Gerrit Cole, Josh Harrison, Brock Holt, Starling Marte, Andrew McCutchen, Austin Meadows, Steve Pearce, Gregory Polanco

Crabbe, a native of the U.S. Virgin Islands, spent the 2022 season as the Manger of the Greensboro Grasshoppers (High-A, South Atlantic League) and the organization’s Assistant Hitting Coordinator; he led the Grasshoppers to 58 wins and oversaw the development of several top Pirates prospects who matriculated to Double-A Altoona during the season, including catchers Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez as well as outfielder Matt Gorski. Crabbe played ten years of professional baseball after he was selected in the 12th round of the 2002 MLB Draft out of Manatee Community College in Bradenton by the Milwaukee Brewers. Crabbe was named the Best Defensive Second Baseman in the California League in 2004 while also being named an All-Star by Baseball America. Crabbe was selected by San Diego in the 2008 Major League Rule 5 Draft and made his major league debut on April 3, 2008 and picked up his first major league hit off Brad Hennessey at San Francisco just five days later. Crabbe played 21 games with the Padres and totaled six hits in 39 major league plate appearances before joining the Seattle Mariners for the 2009 season and spending the final two seasons of his playing career with the Toronto Blue Jays where he played 150 games with Eastern League rival New Hampshire across the 2010 and ’11 seasons. He earned an Eastern League Championship ring in 2011 with the Fisher Cats. In all, Crabbe played nearly 1100 games in his professional career and batted .264 with a .359 on-base percentage including 43 home runs, 384 runs batted in and 200 stolen bases.

Mascot Loco

Altoona introduced a brand new mascot in 2016, Loco the Golden Locatami. According to legend, the Golden Locatami were creatures native to the Allegheny Mountains with golden-yellow fur who helped boost morale and create a fun, high-energy atmosphere for railroad workers building the Horseshoe Curve in Altoona. Steamer, Altoona’s former mascot who retired after the 2015 season and is now the team’s

CFO (Chief Fun Officer), found Loco while making his way around the Horseshoe Curve during his farewell tour in 2015. He taught Loco everything he knows about being a mascot.

The Curve are named after a historic nearby 2,375 foot horseshoe curve in the railroad tracks that winds through the Allegheny Mountains. | Altoona’s ballpark features a roller coaster in right field, part of Lakemont Park. | Altoona’s leading hitter in 2012, Brock Holt, was traded to the Boston Red Sox in the deal that also sent closer Joel Hanrahan to the Red Sox.

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Eastern League Northeast Divisionbinghamton rumble ponies New York Mets

Manager Reid Brignac (2nd year)

Brignac entering his fourth year in the Mets organization, begins his second season as manager of the Rumble Ponies. In 2022, he led a team that saw five players make their major league debut with the Mets after starting the season with the Rumble Ponies (Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Jose Butto, Nate Fisher, and Bryce Montes de Oca). This past fall, Brignac was one of two Mets staff members selected to be a part of the Arizona Fall League coaching staff, serving as the manager of the Peoria Javelinas. Following his retirement as an active player in 2018, Brignac was the manager of the St. Lucie Mets (Low-A) in 2021 before coming to Binghamton last year. As a player, Brignac appeared in parts of nine seasons in the major leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Miami Marlins. He was drafted by the Rays in the second round of the 2004 MLB Draft.

MIRABITO STADIUM

Year Opened: 1992 Capacity: 6,012

Field Dimensions: LF: 330’ CF: 400’ RF: 330’ 2022 Record: 53-83

Last Playoff Appearance: 2017

Titles Won: 13 (1929, ‘33, ‘35, ‘40, ‘44, ‘49, ‘52, ‘53, ‘58, ‘67, ‘92, ‘94 ‘,14)

Years in League: 1923-37, 40-63, 66-68, 92-2023

Mascot: Rowdy the Pony

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Francisco Alvarez, C

2. Brett Baty, 3B/OF

3. Kevin Parada, C

4. Alex Ramirez, OF

5. Jett Williams, SS

6. Mark Vientos, 3B

7. Ronny Mauricio, SS

8. Blade Tidwell, RHP

9. Calvin Ziegler, RHP

10. Matt Allen, RHP

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Reid Brignac

Hitting Coach: Darin Everson

Pitching Coach: AJ Sager

Bench Coach: Mariono Duncan

Development Coach: Jeremy Cologna

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Jacob deGrom, Lucas Duda, Michael Fulmer, Dwight Gooden, Matt Harvey, Jason Isringhausen, Steven Matz, Daniel Murphy, Jose Reyes, Noah Syndergaard, Billy Wagner, Zach Wheeler, David Wright

Fun Facts

Rowdy, a fierce rumbling carousel horse, is ready to entertain fans at NYSEG Stadium in 2023. Prior to the 2018 season, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies introduced their new mascot to the Southern Tier without a name on Parade Day, the city’s annual celebration for St. Patrick’s Day. Rowdy was selected as the team’s inaugural mascot after 1,000 fan submissions, the team narrowed down their five finalists to Bing, Buster, Ross, Rowdy, and Rumbleton. The anticipation built following another fan vote. The new mascot was christened “Rowdy” at the Meet the Ponies dinner days before Opening Day.

On November 3, 2016, the Binghamton Mets become the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The winning name submission came from Nicole, of Binghamton. Her inspiration for Rumble Ponies came from “The Carousel,” a children’s book written by Binghamton University professor Liz Rosenberg about carousel horses that sleep in the winter, but come to life in the spring. | Portland fires a no-hitter for the second time in team history at Binghamton on April 25, 2019. Kyle Hart (6.2 IP), Daniel McGrath (1.1 IP), and Adam Lau (1.0) combined on the historic bid. | On November 22, 2021, the Rumble Ponies were sold from John Hughes, Jr. of Evans Street Baseball to New York-based Southpaw Resources LLC, led by David Sobotka. Hughes owned the club for six years. | Hitting Coach Tommy Joseph, played 13 games for Portland in 2019 after signing as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox earlier that season. Joseph went 13-for-50 (.260) with three doubles and five RBI during his time with the Sea Dogs.

2022 Record: 16-2

2022 @ Portland: 10-2

2022 @ Binghamton: 6-0

All-Time Series: 261-271

Team Affiliates 2023 Schedule vs. Portland Sea Dogs vs. Binghamton

2022 Team- Batting Average: .236 (8th); ERA: 5.27 (12th)

Mascot Rowdy the Pony @RowdythePony

Photo credit: Portland Sea Dogs

Eastern League Southwest Divisionbowie baysox Baltimore Orioles

(2nd year)

PRINCE GEORGE’S STADIUM

Year Opened: 1994 Capacity: 10,000

Field Dimensions: LF: 309’ CF: 405’ RF: 309’

2022 Record: 68-70

Last Playoff Appearance: 2019

Titles Won: 1 (2015)

Years in League: 1993-2023

Mascots: Louie & Rocko

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Gunnar Henderson, SS/3B

2. Grayson Rodriguez, RHP

3. Jackson Holliday, SS

4. Colton Cowser, OF

5. D.L. Hall, LHP

6. Jordan Westburg, SS/3B

7. Connor Norby, 2B

8. Joey Ortiz, SS/2B

9. Kyle Stowers, OF

10. Coby Mayo, 3B

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Kyle Moore

Hitting Coach: Sherman Johnson

Pitching Coach: Forrest Herrman

Development Coach: Ryan Goll

Fundementals Coach: Tim Dejohn

Athletic Trainer: Allyse Kramer

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Jake Arrieta, Zach Britton, Kevin Gausman, Mychal Givens, Manny Machado, Trey Mancini, Nick Markakis, Eduardo Rodriguez, Jonathan Schoop, Jayson Werth, Matt Wieters

Moore embarks on his second season as the skipper at Prince George’s Stadium, and his 14th overall season within the Orioles organization. Under Moore’s guidance, the Baysox compiled the best second half record in their division, going 41-28 in the back end of the year. With a career managerial record of 254-216 (.540) over four total seasons, Moore has already guided some of the best teams within the Baltimore farm. He managed Class-A Delmarva during the 2019 season, leading MiLB.com’s Team of the Year to a minor league-best 90 wins, setting a Delmarva franchise record, and being named the South Atlantic Manager of the Year. Moore played two seasons in the Orioles minor leagues with Aberdeen, Delmarva, and Frederick, and played collegiately at the University of Alabama. He currently resides in Sarasota with his wife Whitney and daughters Madilyn and Cameron.

Louie, the longtime Baysox mascot, is a 6-foot-6-inch Muppet-like creature with green fur and pink hair. He serves as the Mayor or LouieVille, MD, the “Kids Capital”. In 2011, he was joined by Rocko, a cross between a Rockfish and an Oyster Toad Fish, which both thrive in the nearby Chesapeake Bay. The name Rocko was selected by a fan vote that featured over 1,500 entries.

Bowie won its first Eastern League Championship in 2015, defeating the Reading Fightin Phils three games to two in the Championship Series. Former Sea Dog Joe Gunkel, who was traded in the middle of the 2015 season, started the fifth and deciding game for Bowie and allowed one run in four innings. Bowie right fielder Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of Carl, went 2-for-4 with two doubles. | In their inaugural season in 1993, the Baysox played their home games as old Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. A handful of games were also played at the University of Maryland and the Naval Academy. | Former Sea Dogs and Red Sox LHP Eduardo Rodriguez started the 2014 season with the Bowie Baysox but was traded to Boston on July 31st for Andrew Miller, and joined Portland.

Manager Kyle Moore

Mascot Louie

Eastern League Southwest Divisionerie seawolves Detroit Tigers

Gabe Alvarez, the 19th manager in SeaWolves history, returns to Erie for his second season after leading the club to a Southwest Division title and Eastern League Championship Series appearance in 2022. Prior to joining the Tigers, Alvarez spent 11 seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Southern California. He also served as the Trojans’ recruiting coordinator and hitting coach before departing for professional baseball.

UPMC PARK

Year Opened: 1995 Capacity: 6,000

Field Dimensions: LF: 316’ CF: 400’ RF: 328’ 2022 Record: 80-58

Last Playoff Appearance: 2022

Titles Won: None

Years in League: 1999-2023

Mascot: C. Wolf

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Jackson Jobe, RHP

2. Jace Jung, 2B

3. Wilmer Flores, RHP

4. Ty Madden, RHP

5. Colt Keith, 3B

6. Peyton Graham, SS

7. Dillon Dingler, C

8. Kerry Carpenter, OF

9. Ryan Kreidler, SS

10. Reese Olson, RHP

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Gabe Alvarez

Hitting Coach: John Murrian

Pitching Coach: Cale Johnson

Bench Coach: Mike Malott

Athletic Trainer: Chris Vick

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Alex Avila, Nick Castellanos, Michael Fulmer, Charlie Furbush, Avisail Garcia, Curtis Granderson, John Lackey, Andrew Miller, Aramis Ramirez, Fernando Rodney, Eugenio Suarez, Justin Verlander, Dontrelle Willis

Alvarez was selected in the second round of the 1995 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the San Diego Padres. After spending three seasons in the Padres Minor League system, he was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1997 MLB Expansion Draft and then traded to the Tigers. Alvarez began the 1998 season with the Toledo Mud Hens and made his Major League debut with Detroit on June 22, 1998. He split time between Toledo and Detroit from 1998-2000 before being traded to the Padres in July of 2000. His spent the last three seasons of his playing career in the minors at the Double-A level with affiliates of Cincinnati (2001), Milwaukee (2002), and the Chicago White Sox (2003).

Mascot C. Wolf

@CWolf_00

C. Wolf is a happy-go-lucky pirate wolf who has served as the Erie mascot since 1995. According to his bio, C. Wolf is the only talking mascot in the world and lives in Presque Isle in Lake Erie.

Fun

South Portland, Maine native Charlie Furbush made five starts for the SeaWolves in 2010, posting a 1-0 record with a 3.24 ERA | In 1999, the SeaWolves joined the Double-A Eastern League as an affiliate of the Anaheim Angels.

2022 Record: 2-4

@ Portland: 2-4

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Manager Gabe Alvarez (2nd year)

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Group Experiences

Whether you have a group of employees, clients, colleagues, students, family or friends, the Sea Dogs have a number of group outings tailored to fit all of your needs. Contact the Sea Dogs Group Sales Department at 207-874-9300 or email groupsales@seadogs.com to arrange your outing.

Group Rates

Group rates apply to parties of 20 or more for a Sea Dogs home game. General Admission tickets are $7.00 and Reserved Seating tickets are $9.00. All groups will receive a welcome message.

VIP Package

The VIP Package is the perfect way to honor the special baseball fan in your life. It is also a great way to celebrate and commemorate special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, and other honors. The VIP honoree will receive the following: Four Box Seats to the game, a ceremonial firstpitch prior to the game, an on-field introduction for the VIP and the special occasion, a welcome message on the right field Ford Board, a Sea Dogs Hat, and a $40.00 gift card!

Package: $200.00

Baseball Buddies (Great for Little Leagues)

The Sea Dogs Baseball Buddies program is sure to bring fun and excitement to your next group outing at Hadlock Field. Your team or organization can take the field together with the Sea Dogs, the future stars of the Boston Red Sox! Your group will have the opportunity to stand next to Sea Dogs players for the singing of the National Anthem! Package also includes a $10.00 gift card for each person.

Minimum of 15 people $19 General Admission / $21 Reserved

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How To Keep Score

Looking for a great way to get closer to the action at Hadlock Field? Keep score using the scorecards on the next two pages!

Each defensive position is represented by a number 1-9, illustrated in the diagram above. Use the symbols in the table to the left to record what happens in each batter’s plate appearances. Use the position number to record which defensive player makes each out or error. If multiple defensive players touch the ball, write the position number of each player involved in the order that the players touched the ball. As the runner advances, fill in the basepaths to show how far he reached. If he scores, fill in the diamond. In the example scorecard on the right, Benintendi leads off with a walk, and then steals second base. Devers then hits a home run, scoring Benintendi from second base. Chavis hits a ground ball to the shortstop, who throws it to the first baseman to record the first out. Mars hits a single, and De La Guerra grounds out to the third baseman, who starts a double play to end the inning. In the second inning, Bradley leads off with a double.

EASTERN LEAGUE DIRECTORY

Akron RubberDucks

Tel: (330) 253-5151

Field: Canal Park

Capacity: 7,630

MLB Affiliation: Cleveland (AL)

GM: Jim Pfander

Manager: Rouglas Odor

Altoona Curve

Tel: (814) 943-5400

Field: People’s Natural Gas Field

Capacity: 7,210

MLB Affiliation: Pittsburgh (NL)

GM: Nate Bowen

Manager: Callix Crabbe

Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Tel: (607) 723-6387

Field: Mirabito Stadium

Capacity: 6,012

MLB Affiliation: New York (NL)

GM: John Bayne

Manager: Reid Brignac

Bowie Baysox

Tel: (301) 805-6000

Field: Prince George’s Stadium

Capacity: 10,000

MLB Affiliation: Baltimore (AL)

GM: Brian Shallcross Manager: Kyle Moore

Erie SeaWolves

Tel: (814) 456-1300

Field: UPMC Park

Capacity: 6,000

MLB Affiliation: Detroit (AL)

GM: Greg Coleman Manager: Gabe Alvarez

Harrisburg Senators

Tel: (717) 231-4444

Field: Metro Bank Park

Capacity: 6,300

MLB Affiliation: Washington (NL)

GM: Randy Whitaker Manager: Delino Shields

Hartford Yard Goats

Tel: (860) 246-4628

Field: Dunkin’ Park

Capacity: 8,000

MLB Affiliation: Colorado (NL)

GM: Mike Abramson Manager: Chris Denorfia

New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Tel: (603) 641-2005

Field: Northeast Delta Dental Stadium

Capacity: 6,500

MLB Affiliation: Toronto (AL)

GM: Mike Neis

Manager: Cesar Martin

Portland Sea Dogs

Tel: (207) 874-9300

Field: Hadlock Field

Capacity: 7,368

MLB Affiliation: Boston (AL)

GM: Geoff Iacuessa

Manager: Chad Epperson

Reading Fightin Phils

Tel: (610) 375-8469

Field: First Energy Stadium

Capacity: 9,000

MLB Affiliation: Philadelphia (NL)

GM: Scott Hunsicker

Manager: Al Pedrique

Richmond Flying Squirrels

Tel: (804) 359-3866

Field: The Diamond

Capacity: 9,560

MLB Affiliation: San Francisco (NL)

GM: Ben Rothrock

Manager: Dennis Pelfrey

Somerset Patriots

Tel: (908) 252-0700

Field: TD Bank Ballpark

Capacity: 8,580

MLB Affiliation: New York (AL)

GM: Patrick McVerry

Manager: Raul Dominguez

Eastern League Southwest Divisionharrisburg senators Washington Nationals

Manager Delino DeShields (1st year)

FNB FIELD

Year Opened: 1987 Capacity: 6,187

Field Dimensions: LF: 325’ CF: 400’ RF: 325’ 2022 Record: 52-85

Last Playoff Appearance: 2019

Titles Won: 9 (1927, ‘28, ‘31, ‘87, ‘93, ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99)

Years in League: 1924-35, 1987-2023

Mascots: Rascal & Grrrounder

TOP PROSPECTS

1. James Wood, OF

2. Robert Hassell, OF

3. Elijah Green, OF

4. Cade Cavalli, RHP

5. Brady House, SS

6. Cristhian Vaquero, OF

7. Jarlin Susana, RHP

8. Jeremy De La Rosa, OF

9. Jackson Rutledge, RHP

10. TJ White, OF

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Delino Shields

Hitting Coach: Tim Doherty

Pitching Coach: Joel Hanrahan

Coach: Oscar Salazar

Athletic Trainer: Don Neidig

Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ryan Grose

Performance Analyst: Samantha Unger

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Ian Desmond, Vladimir Guerrero, Bryce Harper, Cliff Lee, Brandon Phillips, Wilson Ramos, Anthony Rendon, Victor Robles, Juan Soto, Drew Storen, Stephen Strasburg, Trea Turner, Jordan Zimmermann, Ryan Zimmerman

DeShields joins the Nationals after 14 seasons (2009-22) with the Cincinnati Reds organization, including the last four seasons (2019-22) as their first base/infield/baserunning coach on their Major League staff. Prior to that role, DeShields spent the previous 10 seasons in the Reds’ player development system. In 2010, he began an eight-year run as a manager in their system, leading rookie-level Billings (2010), Single-A Dayton (2011-12), Double-A Pensacola (2013-14) and Triple-A Louisville (2015-17). He spent the 2018 season as the organization’s roving bunting and baserunning instructor. DeShields was Montreal’s first round pick in the 1987 Draft and went on to spend 13 seasons in the Major Leagues with Montreal, Los Angeles (NL), St. Louis, Baltimore and Chicago (NL).

Rascal arrived in Harrisburg in a mysterious crate on the banks of the Susquehanna River in April of 1998. After the crate was deemed safe by marine biologists in North Carolina, it was shipped to FNB Field, opened, and out came Rascal the River Monster. He’s since grown to be over 8-feet tall and has blue and red fur with a yellow face, red nose, and big blue and red ears.

The Senators won four consecutive Eastern League titles from 19961999. The fourth in 1999 came in dramatic fashion on a Milton Bradley walk-off grand slam to right-center field.. | In August of 2007 Sea Dogs scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and defeated the Harrisburg Senators 12-11 in front of a sold-out crowd of 34,746 fans at the first game the Sea Dogs ever played at Fenway Park.

2022 Team- Batting Average: .223 (11th); ERA: 4.75 (10th)

Mascot Rascal

Eastern League Northeast Divisionhartford yard goats Colorado Rockies

Chris Denorfia (3rd year)

DUNKIN’ PARK

Year Opened: 2017 Capacity: 6,121

Field Dimensions: LF: 325’ CF: 400’ RF: 308’ 2022 Record: 77-60

Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 (New Britain)

Titles Won: 2 (1983, 2001) (New Britain)

Years in League: 1983-2015 (New Britain), 1938-52, 2016-23 (Hartford)

Mascots: Chompers & Chew Chew

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Ezequiel Tovar, SS

2. Zac Veen, OF

3. Drew Romo, C

4. Adael Amador, SS

5. Gabriel Hughes, RHP

6. Benny Montgomery, OF

7. Warming Bernabel, 3B

8. Sterlin Thompson, 3B/OF

9. Jordy Vargas,RHP

10. Jordan Beck, OF

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Chris Denorfia

Hitting Coach: Tom Sutaris

Pitching Coach: Blaine Beatty

Bench Coach: Luis Lopez

Athletic Trainer: Coy Coker

Physical Performance Coach: Mason Rock

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Matt Carasiti, David Dahl, Kyle Freeland, German Marquez, Ryan McMahon, Antonio Senzatela, Trevor Story, Raimel Tapia, Pat Valaika

Denorfia played 10 years in the Major Leagues with Cincinnati (2005-06), Oakland (2008-09), San Diego (2010-14), Seattle (2014), and the Cubs (2015). The former outfielder graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford before playing at Wheaton College (Norton, MA), where he was a NCAA Division III AllAmerican, and drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 19th round in 2002. Denorfia, 42, managed the Yard Goats to a franchise record 77 wins last season and had four players from the 2022 club reach the Major Leagues. In the past two seasons under his watch, nine Yard Goats have made their MLB debuts. He was appointed Yard Goats manager in 2021 after spending the 2019 season with the Chicago Cubs as Quality Assurance Coach on manager Joe Maddon’s staff. After his playing career, Denorfia joined the Cubs front office as a Special Assistant to the President/GM in 2018. In 10 seasons in the Majors, he batted .272 with 103 doubles, 17 triples, 41 home runs, 196 RBI and 56 stolen bases in 808 games. He was part of the Cubs 2015 Playoff Roster and appeared in all three rounds helping Chicago advance to the NLCS. Denorfia played for Italy during the 2009 and 2013 World Baseball Classic and batted a combined .387 in eight games across the two tournaments.

Mascot

Chompers is a big, neon green, male goat with large blue shoes, blue horns, and a plaid shirt. Chew Chew is a blue, female goat with green horns, a bow in her hair, green shoes, pink lipstick, and a blue and green polka-dotted dress. Both names were submitted by local 10-year-olds as part of contest, with the team picking the two winners.

The New Britain Rock Cats relocated to Hartford for the 2016 season. A Yard Goat is a serious workhorse locomotive that moves and shuffles cars from track to track. The team moniker honors the rich railroad history in Hartford. | Hartford was first represented in the Eastern League in 1938, and remained in the league until 1952. Hartford never won an Eastern League title, but in 1944 finished in first place in the regular season with a 99-38 record and a .729 winning percentage that is the highest ever in Eastern League history.

2022 Record: 9-15

2022 @ Portland: 4-8

2022 @ Hartford: 5-7

All-Time Series: 56-76

Manager

Chompers & Chew Chew

ALWAYS A HIT

THE ROAD TO THE SHOW RUNS THROUGH PORTLAND

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Eastern League Northeast Divisionnew hampshire fisher cats Toronto Blue Jays

Manager Cesar Martin, 42, led a Fisher Cats team that ranked first in on-base percentage (.341) and second in batting average (.259) in the Double-A Northeast League last season. New Hampshire steadily improved throughout the 2021 campaign under Martin, posting a season-best 14-11 record in the final full month of the season.

The San Pedro de Macoris, D.R. native has steadily risen through the Blue Jays organization over the last few years. He managed the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts for two seasons, and earned a promotion to Advanced-A Dunedin after an 80-60 campaign in 2018.

DELTA DENTAL STADIUM

Year Opened: 2005 Capacity: 6,500

Field Dimensions: LF: 326’ CF: 400’ RF: 306’ 2022 Record: 59-79

Last Playoff Appearance: 2018

Titles Won: 3 (2004, 2011, 2018)

Years in League: 1969- 71, 2004-2023

Mascots: Fungo & Slider

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Gabriel Moreno, C

2. Ricky Tiedemann, LHP

3. Yosver Zulueta, RHP

4. Brandon Barriera, LHP

5. Addison Barger, SS/3B

6. Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B

7. Tucker Toman, SS/3B

8. Cade Doughty, 2B/3B

9. Hayden Juenger, RHP

10. Nate Pearson, RHP

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Cesar Martin

Hitting Coach: Mitch Huckabay

Pitching Coach: Drew Hayes

Position Coach: Chris Schaeffer

Development Coach: Matt Von Roemer

Bullpen Coach: Antony Gomez

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Travis d’Arnaud, Bo Bichette, Danny Farquhar, Ryan Goins, Yan Gomes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Adeiny Hechavarria, Adam

Lind, Shaun Marcum, Daniel Norris, Kevin Pillar, Aaron Sanchez, Marcus Stroman

Mascot Fungo

Fungo the Fisher Cat was born in the woodlands of New Hampshire and has been with the team since the beginning in 2004. He enjoys fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee, eating ballpark food, and spending time in Burlington, VT, listening to his favorite band Phish. Fungo’s favorite cousin, Slider, is originally from Dunedin, FL, but had to come to New Hampshire when he heard about how much fun Fungo was having. They’re joined by Ollie the Golden Retriever, Ram of War, Tooth Fairy and Molly the Molar, and “His Roliness” the Rah-Lee Llama.

Fun

The Fisher Cats’ largest home crowd in franchise history, of 8,903, came on May 26, 2009 against the Portland Sea Dogs. John Smoltz was Portland’s starting pitcher, appearing with the team on a Major League rehab assignment. The righty allowed one run on three hits over three and one-third innings. Portland went on to win the game 5-1. | Manchester was home to the Yankees Double-A affliate from 1969 to 1971.

Manager Cesar Martin (2nd year)

Eastern League Northeast Divisionreading fightin phils Philadelphia Phillies

Al Pedrique (1st year)

FIRSTENERGY STADIUM

Year Opened: 1951 Capacity: 9,000

Field Dimensions: LF: 330’ CF: 400’ RF: 330’ 2022 Record: 61-77

Last Playoff Appearance: 2019

Titles Won: 5 (1957, 1968, 1973, 1995, 2001)

Years in League: 1933-35, 52-61, 63-65, 67-2023

Mascots: Screwball, Bucky, Blooper, Changeup, Quack

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Andrew Painter, RHP

2. Mick Abel, RHP

3. Griff McGarry, RHP

4. Justin Crawford, OF

5. Johan Rojas, OF

6. Hao Yu Lee, 2B/SS

7. Erik Miller, LHP

8. Gabriel Rincones, OF

9. Simon Muzziotti, OF

10. Ethan Wilson, OF

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Al Pedrique

Hitting Coach: Tyler Henson

Pitching Coach: Brad Bergesen

Position Coach: Ray Ricker

Athletic Trainer: Steve Torregrosa

Strength & Conditioning: Bruce Peditto

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Michael Bourn, Larry Bowa, Pat Burrell, Marlon Byrd, Darren Daulton, Julio Franco, Maikel Franco, Gio Gonzalez, Cole Hamels,

J.A. Happ, Rhys Hoskins, Ryan Howard, Scott Kingery, Mickey Morandini, Aaron

Nola, Scott Rolen, Jimmy Rollins, Ryne

Sandberg, Mike Schmidt

Pedrique most recently served the third-base coach for the Miami Marlins, under now-former Manager Don Mattingly. In his lone year with the Marlins, Miami stole 122 bases and were successful at an 81% rate. That was good for fourth across Major League Baseball. Prior to his lone year in Miami, Pedrique spent one season as the Manager of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Triple-A affiliate of the Marlins. In 2021, Pedrique led Jacksonville to a 75-55 record and postseason appearance. From the 2018-20 seasons, Pedrique was on the Oakland Athletics’ staff. He was Oakland’s first-base coach in 2018 and served as the third-base coach during the 2019 and ’20 seasons. Pedrique spent multiple seasons in the New York Yankees’ system after being hired prior to the 2013 season. He spent one season-each as the manager for the Charleston RiverDogs (Low-A), Tampa Yankees (High-A), Trenton Thunder (Double-A) and then was promoted to lead the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple-A) prior to the 2016 season.

Mascot Crazy Hot Dog Vendor

@CrazyHotDogVndr

The Fightin Phils have 5 mascots who together form their own band. The members include Screwball (Captain and drummer), Quack the Duck (lead singer), Blooper the Hound Dog (lead guitar), Change-Up the Turtle (bongos), and Bucky the Beaver (left-handed, upside-down bass). They play a set in the pavilion before each Reading home game. Fans also love the Crazy Hot Dog Vendor, who comes out every game during the second inning riding his ostrich Rodrigo and flinging hot dogs into the stands.

Former Reading manager Dusty Wathan and his brother Derek both played for the Portland Sea Dogs in 2001. They are the only brothers in Sea Dogs franchise history to have been teammates. | Reading has been the AA affiliate of the Phillies since 1967 and is tied with the Lakeland Flying Tigers for the longest affiliation in all of Minor League Baseball.

Lehigh Valley Jersey Shore Clearwater IronPigs BlueClaws Threshers (AAA) (High-A) (A)

At Portland April 18-23, June 20-25

At Reading July 14-16, September 5-10

2022 Record: 8-10

2022 @ Portland: 3-3

2022 @ Reading: 5-7

All-Time Series: 154-189

Manager

Eastern League Southwest Divisionrichmond flying squirrels San Francisco Giants

THE DIAMOND

Year Opened: 1985 Capacity: 9,560

Field Dimensions: LF: 330’ CF: 402’ RF: 330’ 2022 Record: 66-71

Last Playoff Appearance: 2022 Titles Won: None

Years in League: 2010-2023

Mascots: Nutzy the Flying Squirrel, Nutasha

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Marco Luciano, SS

2. Kyle Harrison, LHP

3. Casey Schmitt, 3B

4. Grant McCray, OF

5. Luis Matos, OF

6. Vaun Brown, OF

7. Aaverson Arteaga, SS

8. Carson Whisehunt, LHP

9. Mason Black, RHP

10. Eric Silva, RHP

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Dennis Pelfry

Hitting Coach: Cory Elasik

Pitching Coach: Paul Oseguera

Fundamentals Coach: Lipso Nava

Athletic Trainer: Chris Walsh

Strength & Conditioning: Matt Jordan

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Matt Duffy, Mike MacDonald, Joe Panik, Hunter Strickland, Kelby Tomlinson

Pelfrey returns to Richmond after leading the Flying Squirrels to the playoffs last season. Prior to managing Richmond, he led the Eugene Emeralds, the Giants’ High-A affiliate, to a league championship in 2021. With Pelfrey at the helm, the Emeralds went 69-50 during the inaugural regular season of the High-A West, the club’s first year as an affiliate of the Giants. The Emeralds defeated the Spokane Indians in the High-A West Championship Series, three-games-toone, closing out the title with a 5-0 shutout in Game 4. Prior to joining the Giants organization, Pelfrey spent five seasons as the manager for the Florence Freedom of the independent Frontier League from 2015-2019. Under his direction, the Freedom reached the postseason three times and advanced to the Frontier League Championship Series twice. He was hired to manage the then-High-A San Jose Giants in 2020 before the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to beginning his managerial career, Pelfrey was a coach for the independent Gary SouthShore Railcats of the independent American Association from 2011-2014. Primarily an infielder during his professional playing career from 1999-2004, Pelfrey spent six seasons in the Frontier League, Texas-Louisiana League and Central League.

Mascot Nutzy the Flying Squirrel

Nutzy is one of the most recognizable figures in the Richmond community, making hundreds of appearances throughout the city during the year. He of course continues to be a fixture at The Diamond, but is also a regular at area schools, charitable functions and anywhere else there is a need for a superhero!

On April 14 2016, Nutasha took the field for the first time, joining Nutzy in the Opening Day festivities. Nutahsa’s name was selected by the fans after thousands of votes submitted through the Richmond TimesDispatch. Nutzy and his pal Nutasha enjoy helping fans have the best possible experience in and outside of The Diamond. From their 71 home games to over 400 community appearances each year, the Flying Squirrels mascots are friendly, outgoing and lots of FUNN!

2022 Team- Batting Average: .230 (12th); ERA: 4.31 (6th)

2023 Schedule vs. Portland Sea Dogs vs. Richmond

Manager Dennis Pelfrey (2nd year)

Richmond hosted Triple-A baseball from 1966-2008, as the International League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. | The Diamond is shared with the Virginia Commonwealth University baseball team.

Eastern League Northeast Divisionsomerset patriots New York Yankees

Manager Raul Domingez (1st year)

TD BANK BALLPARK

Year Opened: 1999 Capacity: 8,580

Field Dimensions: LF: 317’ CF: 402’ RF: 315’ 2022 Record: 83-53

Last Playoff Appearance: 2022 Titles Won: 1 (2022)

Years in League: 2021-2023

Mascots: Sparkee, Slider, General Admission

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Anthony Volpe, SS

2. Oswald Peraza,SS

3. Jasson Dominguez, OF

4. Everson Pereira, OF

5. Austin Wells, C

6. Spencer Jones, OF

7. Will Warren, RHP

8. Drew Thorpe, RHP

9. Randy Vasquez, RHP

10. Estervan Florial, OF

FIELD STAFF

Manager: Raul Domingez

Pitching Coach: Grayson Crawford

Hitting Coach: Jake Hirts

Defensive Coach: Aaron Bossi

Athletic Trainer: Michael Becker

Strength & Conditioning: Danny Smith

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Buddy Boshers, Robinson Cancel, Mike Glavine, Brandon Knight, Brandon Puffer, Tim Raines, Nick Turley

Dominguez begins his first season as manager for Somerset and 17th overall in the Yankees organization. He spent the past two seasons (2021-2022) as a defensive coach for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He was assigned to the same post for 2020 before the minor league season was canceled due to COVID-19. Dominguez becomes the fifth manager in Somerset Patriots franchise history and the third since becoming the Yankees Double-A affiliate. He succeeds 2022 Eastern League Manager of the Year Dan Fiorito. Dominguez previously served as the defensive coach for Trenton (2018-2019) and Tampa (2017). The Panama City, Panama native has managerial experience with the GCL Yankees East (2016), DSL Yankees 1 (2011-15) and DSL Yankees 2 (200910). From 2012-2015, his teams finished at least 10 games over .500, including reaching the DSL semifinals in 2012 and 2015. His managerial career record is 308-240 (.562 winning percentage).

Mascot Sparkee

@PatriotsSparkee

One of the Somerset Patriots’ official mascots is a dog named Sparkee. He wears the team’s home uniform with white sneakers. The mascot debuted in 1998, at the Atlantic League’s first All-Star Game at Bernie Robbins Stadium in Atlantic City. Sparkee’s name refers to the Patriots first manager, Sparky Lyle. The team also employs another character, a cat named Slider. After training with Sparkee for several months, he debuted in the 2007 season. Slider wears the Patriots’ navy blue alternate jersey with gray pants. The team also has a live mascot known as “General Admission” who wears the traditional uniform donned by those fighting for the colonies during the American Revolution complete with the three cornered hat and musket.

Yankees legend and 1977 Cy Young Award Winner Sparky Lyle is their Manager Emeritus. Lyle managed the Somerset Patriots from 1998-2012 | Since the team began play in 1998, 21 former Somerset Patriots have either returned to the MLB level or made their Big League debut after their Atlantic League service in Somerset.

2022 Team- Batting Average: .248 (5th); ERA: 3.38 (1st)

2023 Schedule vs. Portland

Sea Dogs vs. Somerset

2022 @ Portland: 6-6

2022 @ Somerset: 5-7

All-Time Series: 17-19

Fun Facts

WOMEN IN BASEBALL

Last season, history was made on the field through all levels of baseball and even at Hadlock Field. Katie Krall became Portland’s first-ever female coach and the first female coach in Double-A history as the Sea Dogs’ Development Coach. History will continue to be made in Portland as Sea Dogs broadcaster Emma Tiedemann will be joined in the booth by Broadcast Assistant, Rylee Pay, and will make up the first ever all-female broadcast team in Double-A.

Whether it’s on the field or off, women have made huge strides and fans at Hadlock Field have had the ability to witness it first-hand.

It seemed like a tidal wave of new hires for positions in uniform, especially after Kim Ng was hired as the General Manager of the Miami Marlins prior to the 2021 season. Rachel Balkovec then became the first female manager in affiliated baseball with the Tampa Tarpons (Low-A New York Yankees) for the 2022 season.

Last year, 10 women worked as on-field coaches across Major and Minor League teams. Alyssa Nakken, who became the first full-time female coach in MLB history after she was hired as an assistant coach in the Giants’ organization; Rachel Folden (hitting coach in Cubs’ farm system); Bianca Smith (hitting/outfield coach in Red

Sox’s system); Ronnie Gajownik (coach in D-backs’ system); Veronica Alvarez (A’s Spring Training catching instructor and roving Minor League instructor); Jaime Vieira (hitting coach in Blue Jays’ system); Katie Krall (Development Coach with the Sea Dogs); Caitlyn Callahan (development coach in Pirates’ system); and Gretchen Aucoin (coach in Mets’ system).

Gajownik will continue to make history in 2023 as the manager of the Hillsboro Hops, affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, making her the first female manager at the High-A level.

Breaking Barriers on the Field, in the Broadcast Booth and Front Office

Charysse Berkowski, Emma Tiedemann, and Katie Krall

WOMEN IN BASEBALL

Breaking Barriers on the Field, in the Broadcast Booth and Front Office

The Red Sox made further history with the hires of both Smith and Krall, becoming the first Major League team to have two female coaches. Krall then enshrined herself in the Baseball Hall of Fame during a game against the Somerset Patriots. She put on a helmet and became the first female to coach first base in Double-A history. The helmet she wore that day can now be found in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

“The fact that I can coach first base, and that a little girl might say ‘Hey, wait a minute, who’s out there with a ponytail?’ That, I think is extraordinary,” said Krall.

Krall was not the only woman on the field making history at Hadlock Field. Umpire Jen Pawol was the only female umpire in professional baseball last year, making a few trips to Maine.

Fans even were able to witness an all-female lineup exchange when the Sea Dogs hosted the Patriots. Krall exchanged lineups at homeplate with Somerset’s Advance Scouting Analyst, Amanda Brady, with Pawol as the umpire. Pawol is the seventh female umpire to work Minor League Baseball games and the first in a decade at the time she began her professional career in 2016.

Morgan Earls and Jordan Dube joined the history-making as the first full-time bat girls in Portland’s history. Charysse Berkowski was also on the field as the first female Athletic Trainer in Sea Dogs history. In 2023, Berkowski will remain in the Red Sox organization as the Athletic Trainer for the Greenville Drive (High-A).

Morgan Earls and Jordan Dube became the first full-time batgirls in Sea Dogs history in 2022.

Sea Dogs Development Coach Katie Krall exchanges line-up cards with Somerset Patriots Advance Scouting Analyst Amanda Brady in an all-female lineup exchange.

Charysse Berkowski served as the Sea Dogs Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2022, the first female in that role. She has been promoted and will serve as the Athletic Trainer for the Greenville Drive in 2023.

Jen Pawol became the first female to umpire a Sea Dogs game is 2022.

Five women help comprise the Sea Dogs’ 18-person front office staff: Allison Casilles (Director of Promotions), Emma Tiedemann (Director of Broadcasting), Chelsea Roemer (Director of Creative Services), Lauren Gasaway (Account Executive) and Madison Spencer (Account Executive).

Roemer was previously with the Salem Red Sox while Spencer joined the Sea Dogs from the Lexington Legends, previously in MiLB and currently in the Atlantic League. Gasaway participated in Portland’s associate program during the 2022 season and joined the front office full time in October.

Tiedemann became the first female broadcaster for the Sea Dogs, and just the second in Minor League Baseball history. She has worked in Minor League Baseball since 2018 in baseball since 2014. This

season, she will be joined in the broadcast booth by Rylee Pay, forming the first female broadcast booth in the history of Double-A. Pay is a graduate of the University of Nevada –Las Vegas and spent the 2022 season in the Cape League as a member of the Cotuit Kettleers broadcast team.

Hadlock Field has witnessed multiple milestones for a variety of women in baseball. Fans typically come to see future Major Leaguers on the field, but little do they know they could also be observing women’s history unfolding in front of them.

Katie Krall, center, poses with Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch, left, and curator Gabrielle Augustine after donating a helmet she wore with the Portland Sea Dogs to the Museum.

Emma Tiedemann was just the second ever female broadcaster in Minor League Baseball. She joined the Sea Dogs in 2020 from the Lexington Legends.

Rylee Pay will join Emma Tiedemann in the broadcast booth in 2023 forming the first allfemale booth at the Double-A level

Attached Therapy Skybox Level Accomodates 22

Whether you are entertaining clients or catching a game with a group of family, friends, or co-workers, a Sea Dogs Sky Box is great entertainment. The game can be seen in style and comfort from inside a climate controlled furnished suite or from a box seat located directly in front of the suite. Each box is equipped with a TV, heating & air conditioning. Food service is available, but not included in the price. Our catering menu is large and varied with our courteous wait staff providing service. Beer and wine can be purchased at our Sky Bar located on the suite level.

Price: $704.00*

Coca-Cola Picnic Grove Groups of 25-350

• Covered picnic area along the right-field line great for groups to socialize and watch the game

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours.

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Box Seat Tickets along the right-field line

• Minimum of 25 people required. Area will be shared with other groups. Groups of 250+ will have the area exclusively.

Price: $32.00 per person

3rd Base Corporate Corner Groups of 100-300

• Picnic area located underneath a tent adjacent to the Shipyard Grill on the 3rd base side of the stadium

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Area is exclusive to your group

• Box Seat Tickets Located in Section 114 on the third base line

• Representative from your group gets opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first-pitch.

• Minimum of 100 people required.

Prices start at: $32.00 per person

Park Ave. Plaza Groups of 50-100

• Picnic area conveniently located on the first base side of the ballpark by the Hadlock Field Brew House

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours.

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Area is exclusive to your group

• Upper Box Seat Tickets Located in Section 202

• Representative from your group gets opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first-pitch.

• Minimum of 50 people required.

Prices start at: $32.00 per person

Bullpen BBQ No minimums- buy one ticket or 390

All-You-Can-Eat seats located in the Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream Pavilion

• Model after the “Monster Seats” at Fenway Park, the Gifford’s Pavilion offers some of the most unique seats in Minor League Baseball. With countertop seating in right-field it’s the only place in the ballpark that you can catch a home run ball. You’ll also be able to see Sea Dogs’ pitchers warming up as the section is located adjacent to the Sea Dogs bullpen. This specious area is great for socializing and enjoying the game at the same time.

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours.

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Pavilion Seat Tickets located in Sections 501-503

Price: $32.00 per person

For more information contact group sales at 207-874-9300 or email groupsales@seadogs.com

Slugger the Sea Dog

Slugger is one of the most followed and accomplished mascots in MiLB. He adds a special element to the environment at Hadlock field with skits that include dancing, flips, and stunts. Since he arrived in 1994, Slugger has entertained over 10 million fans. On top of appearing on local Maine news stations, Slugger has been featured on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10, MLB Network, and Inside Edition. Outside of Hadlock Field, Slugger makes over 200 community appearances each year. Slugger is a two-time nominee for the National Mascot Hall of Fame (2019 & 2021). He also won two 2022 Mascot Hall of Fame Awards for Minor League Best In-Game Routine or Skit and Greatest Community Impact. For more information about booking Slugger for an appearance, call 207-874-9300.

Name: Slugger

Height: 5'10"…with hat 6'4"

Weight: “Healthy”

Bats/Throws: Right Flipper/Right Flipper

Resides: Hadlock Field, Portland, ME

Base Race Record: 0-1928-0 (I was robbed of my win on numerous occasions!)

Hobbies: Swimming in Casco Bay, Fly Fishing on Sebago Lake, dancing, teasing seagulls, and posing for Slugger SEALfies

Favorite Food: Sea Dogs Biscuits

Favorite Song: Anything that can be danced to, YMCA

Favorite Show: North Woods Law

Favorite Movies: The Sandlot, The Natural, Fever Pitch, Andre, & The Little Mermaid

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TOP 30 PLAYERS IN SEA DOGS HISTORY

In Celebration of our 30th season, we take a look at the top 30 players in Sea Dogs history...

ANTONIO ALFONSECA

World Series Champion in 1997 with the Florida Marlins. Led Major Leagues in 2000 with 45 saves and named National League Rolaids Relief Man Award. Known for having an extra digit on each hand and foot.

JOSH BECKETT

2001 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year. 2003 World Series MVP (Florida Marlins) and 2007 ALCS MVP (Red Sox). Three-time MLB All-Star. Inducted to Sea Dogs Hall of Fame in 2011.

ANDREW BENINTENDI

Futures Game selection in 2016. World Series Champion with the Red Sox in 2018. Gold Glove Award winner in 2021 and MLB All-Star in 2022

MOOKIE BETTS

Named MiLB.com Organization All-Star with the Sea Dogs in 2014. Played his first professional game in the outfield at Hadlock Field. In 2018, he became the first player in MLB history to win MVP, Silver Slugger, American League batting title, Gold Glove and World Series in the same season. Became second player in Red Sox history to join the 30-30 club. Two-time World Series champion, 2018 with Red Sox and 2020 with Los Angeles Dodgers. Six-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner, five-time Silver Slugger, two-time Wilson Defensive Player of the Year. Hit for the cycle on August 9, 2018.

XANDER BOGAERTS

Led Sea Dogs in 2013 in average (.311). Two-time World Series Champion in 2013 and 2018 with the Red Sox. Five-time Silver Slugger (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2022), four-time MLB All-Star (2016, 2019, 2021 and 2022), and All-MLB First Team (2019). Has played the most games at shortstop for the Red Sox (1,264).

JACKIE BRADLEY JR.

Named Minor League Defensive Player of the Year by the Red Sox in 2012. MLB All-Star in 2016 and nameed ALCS MVP in 2018. World Series Champion in 2018 with the Red Sox.

CLAY BUCHHOLZ

Led Sea Dogs in strikeouts (116) and ERA (1.77) in 2007. In his second Major League start, he pitched a no-hitter becoming the third MLB pitcher since 1900 to throw a no-hitter in his first or second start and the first Red Sox rookie to throw one. Two-time MLB All-Star. 2013 World Series Champion with the Red Sox.

LUIS CASTILLO

Led Sea Dogs in triples (7) and OBP (.411) in 1996. Three-time MLB All-Star and three-time Gold Glove Award winner. Led the National League in stolen bases in 2000 and 2002. Two-time World Series Champion with the Florida Marlins (1997 and 2003)

RAFAEL DEVERS

Futures Game Selection in 2017 with the Sea Dogs. Won 2018 World Series with Red Sox. Two-time MLB All-Star selection (2021 and 2022) and All-MLB Second Team selection in 2021. Awarded Silver Slugger Award in 2021. During game two of the 2021 ALCS, Devers and J.D. Martinez both hit grand slams, marking the first time an MLB team had two grand slams in a playoff game.

JACOBY ELLSBURY

Eastern League Champion with the Sea Dogs in 2006. In 2008 with the Red Sox, led the American League with 50 stolen bases and led the majors in steals in 2009 and 2013. In 2011, named an American League All-Star, Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award winner and became the first Red Sox player in history to be a member of the 30-30 club.

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TOP 30 PLAYERS IN SEA DOGS HISTORY

ADRIAN GONZALEZ

Ranked second in Eastern League in 2002 in games (138) and RBI (96). Led the Sea Dogs in games (138), at-bats (508), hits (135), doubles (34), home runs (17) and RBI (96) in 2002. Five-time Major League All-Star, four-time Gold Glove Award winner and two-time Silver Slugger Award Winner. Member of Team Mexico in 2020 Olympic Games.

LIVAN HERNANDEZ

1997 World Series MVP with Florida Marlins. Two-time MLB All-Star. Committed just 15 errors in his 17-year MLB career. Between 1998 and 2007, he never pitched fewer than 199 innings in any given season. Led the National League in innings pitched in three seasons (2003-2005) and led the league in complete games in two of those years. In 2004 and 2005, led the major leagues with 3,927 and 4,009 pitches

CHARLES JOHNSON

Named Eastern League, Baseball America and USA Today Minor League All-Star in 1994. Two-time National League All-Star, winning four consecutive Gold Glove Awards between 1995 and 1998. World Series Champion in 1997 with Florida Marlins. One of three catchers in MLB history to catch at least 100 games in a single season without committing an error.

MARK KOTSAY

Named Eastern League and Double-A All-Star in lone season with the Sea Dogs. Rated the top prospect in the Eastern League in 1997 by Baseball America. Led Eastern League in runs scored (103). Appeared in 1,914 MLB games for the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Oakland A’s, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. Became the Manager of the Oakland Athletics in 2022.

JON LESTER

Named 2005 Eastern League All-Star and Pitcher of the Year after recording 167 strikeouts with a 2.57 ERA in 26 games. Four-time MLB All-Star. Three-time World Series Champion, winning with the Red Sox in 2007 and 2013 then with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.

BILLY MCMILLON

McMillon is the only player in Sea Dogs history to have also managed the team. McMillon was an outfielder with the team in 1995 and would manage the team in 2014 and 2015. He has been a part of the two winningest seasons in Sea Dogs history. In 1995 he appeared in a franchise record 141 games and walked a franchise record 96 times, while hitting .313 and earning Eastern League Year-End All-Star honors. In 2014, he earned Eastern League Manager of the Year honors leading the team to a franchise-high 88-73 (.620) record.

WILL MIDDLEBROOKS

Middlebrooks hit .302 in 96 games with the Sea Dogs in 2011 earning both mid and post-season Eastern League All-Star honors. He was also selected to participate in the prestigious MLB Futures Game. He had a six-year Major League career with the Red Sox, Padres, Brewers, and Rangers.

KEVIN MILLAR

Earned 1997 Eastern League MVP honors after hitting .342 with 32 HR and 131 RBI. Holds Sea Dogs single season and career records for average, hits, & RBI. 2004 World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox.

YOAN MONCADA

Named Baseball America’s 2016 Minor League Player of the Year after combining to hit .294 with 31 doubles, 15 home runs, 62 RBI, and 45 stolen bases between Single-A Salem and Double-A Portland. He was the MVP of the 2016 MLB Futures Game with a 2-for-5 performance including a go-ahead homer in the 8th inning.

BRANDON MOSS

Moss was an Eastern League All-Star in 2005, where he led the team in runs and hits. In 2006, he was named the Portland Sea Dogs MVP after leading the team in hits, doubles, triples, and RBI. He guided the Sea Dogs to the Eastern League Championship earning Playoff MVP honors after smashing five home runs in nine games with 10 RBI and hitting .361. He had an 11-year Major League career and was an All-Star in 2014 with the Oakland Athletics.

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TOP 30 PLAYERS IN SEA DOGS HISTORY

DAVID MURPHY

Selected as the 2005 Portland Sea Dogs MVP after leading the team in runs scored and RBI. He had a ten-year Major League career and in 2012 ranked 10th in the American League with a .304 average.

JONATHAN PAPELBON

Papelbon was a 2005 Eastern League All-Star with the Sea Dogs. He is a six-time Major League Baseball All-Star. He is both the Red Sox (219) and the Phillies (123) all-time career saves leader. His 368 Major League saves ranks 8th all time. Papelbon was part of the Red Sox 2007 World Series Championship team.

DUSTIN PEDROIA

Pedroia was named to the 2005 Eastern League Post-Season All-Star team. In 2007 he was the American League Rookie of the Year and in 2008 earned American League MVP honors. He is a two-time World Champion with the Red Sox, a four-time MLB All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner.

HANLEY RAMIREZ

Ramirez was both an Eastern League mid-season and post-game All-Star selection in 2005 with the Sea Dogs. He also participated in the MLB Futures Game. He captured 2006 National League Rookie of the Year honors and is a three-time MLB All-Star. In 2009 he led the National League with a .342 average. He was a member of the 2018 Red Sox World Championship team.

JOSH REDDICK

Reddick homered in four straight games for the Sea Dogs April 10-14, 2009. He had a 13-year MLB career where he captured a Gold Glove in 2012 and won a World Series Championship in 2017 with the Astros.

MIKE REDMOND

Holds the Sea Dogs record for most games played at catcher (231). In 1995 he led all Eastern League catchers with 95 putouts. Redmond holds the MLB record for the most consecutive errorless games by a catcher at 253. After his 13-year MLB career he went on to manage the Miami Marlins from 2013-2015.

EDGAR RENTERIA

Renteria was the Florida Marlins Minor League Player of the Year in 1995 with the Sea Dogs. In his 16-year MLB career he is a two-time World Series Champion, two-time Gold Glove Award winner, three-time Silver Slugger award winner, and five-time MLB All-Star. He delivered the World Series winning hit for the Marlins in the 1997 and was the 2010 World Series MVP for the Giants.

ANTHONY RIZZO

Rizzo was the Sea Dogs MVP in 2010. He is a three-time MLB All-Star and a four-time Gold Glove Award winner. He was also the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente award in 2017.

CHRISTIAN VAZQUEZ

Vazquez was an Eastern League All-Star with the Sea Dogs in 2013 and was named the teams MVP hitting a team high .289. He is a two-time World Series Champion winning with the Red Sox in 2018 and the Astros in 2022.

KEVIN YOUKILIS

Youkilis was an Eastern League mid-season and post-season All-Star in 2003. He holds the Sea Dogs franchise record with a career .487 OBP and ranks second with a .327 career average. He reached base safely in a Sea Dogs record 62 consecutive games. He is a two-time Gold Glove Award winner and three-time MLB All-Star. Youkilis was part of the Red Sox 2004 and 2007 World Championships.

SEA DOGS RECORD BOOK

Single Season Batting Records

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Sea Dogs Honored as Nation’s Top Double-A Franchise by Baseball America

Prestigious Bob Freitas Award recognizes long-term business success, community involvement, and operational excellence

Baseball America selected the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, as the recipient of the 2022 Double-A Bob Freitas Award. The award named after longtime minor league baseball ambassador Bob Freitas recognizes clubs that have demonstrated longterm success and sustained excellence in the business of Minor League Baseball.

Baseball America, the baseball industry’s premier publication, has presented the Freitas awards annually since 1989. One franchise from each of Minor League Baseball’s four classification levels are honored each year. This marks the second time the Sea Dogs

have collected the award, previously earning the accolade in 1999. The Sea Dogs are one of four Double-A teams to have received the honor multiple times joining Harrisburg, Reading, and Tulsa.

“This award is a testament to our dedicated and talented staff, both full-time and part-time, their hard work has created a wonderful experience for our fans,” stated Sea Dogs President & General Manager Geoff Iacuessa. “We are incredibly blessed with the tremendous amount of support we have received from the community since 1994.”

“The Freitas Award attempts to honor the entirety of an MiLB team from the ownership and general manager to sales representatives and hot dog vendors,” said Baseball America Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper, “The Portland Sea Dogs are viewed around baseball as a top-notch organization and operation, which made them a clear choice as our 2022 Double-A Freitas Award winner.”

The Portland Sea Dogs drew 379,100 fans in 2022, an average of 5,744 per game, which ranked third in Double-A and was the most the Sea Dogs have drawn since 2010.

Portland was one of just 19 teams that had an increase in attendance over prepandemic levels in 2019. The Sea Dogs also sold out Hadlock Field 16 times in 2022, the most sell outs since 2009.

The Sea Dogs experienced a record-breaking season in 2022, setting franchise records for sales in tickets, merchandise, concessions, and sponsorships.

During the pandemic, the Sea Dogs were the only Minor League Baseball team that kept their full-time staff in-tact with pay and paid all part-time seasonal staff as well, despite there not being any games.

highlights in 2022 was the return of our Mother’s Day 5K road race that attracted nearly 2,000 runners and raised over $20,000 for Maine breast cancer patients and research. Three jersey auctions were held in 2022, raising a total of $20,000 for our charity partners including Make-AWish Maine, Maine Children’s Cancer Program, and STRIVE.

The Sea Dogs mascot, Slugger is one of the most beloved mascots in Minor League Baseball. His skits, antics, and community presence frequently garner national attention.

This season he was the recipient of two Mascot Hall of Fame awards honoring his community involvement and in-game skits.

Since the team’s inception in 1994, over 10 million fans have enjoyed Sea Dogs baseball at Hadlock Field.

In the community, the Sea Dogs’ Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program continues to be one of the premier fundraising campaigns throughout baseball as the program has now raised more than five million dollars for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Among the community

The Freitas Award attempts to honor the entirety of an MiLB team from the ownership and general manager to sales representatives and hot dog vendors.

This award is a testament to all of the Sea Dogs staff members who work hard to enhance the fan experience at Hadlock Field,

Slugger is a large part of the Sea Dogs entertainment experience. In 2022, he took home two awards from the Mascot Hall of Fame for his efforts.

3O SEASONS OF THE SEA DOGS

1994

RECORD: 60-81

ATTENDANCE: 375,197

KEY PLAYERS: Tim Clark, Charles Johnson, Jesus Tavarez, Marc Valdes

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

MANAGER: Carlos Tosca

• The Sea Dogs win their inaugural games on April 7th at Reading on a Charles Johnson home run in the 11th inning

• April 18th, the Sea Dogs play their first game in Portland. Kathie Lee Gifford sings the National Anthem and Frank Gifford throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Portland falls to Albany-Colonie Yankees 7-6.

• Gary Sheffield plays for the Sea Dogs on a rehab assignment

• Sea Dogs establish new all time Eastern League attendance record, as 375,197 fans come to Hadlock Field

1995

RECORD: 86-56

ATTENDANCE: 429,763

MANAGER: Carlos Tosca

KEY PLAYERS: Antonio Alfonseca, Billy McMillon, Ralph Milliard, Jay Powell, Mike Redmond, Edgar Renteria

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Pitcher Antonio Alfonseca homers on the final day of the regular season in a 12-10 win against Reading.

• The Sea Dogs make their first playoff appearance and fans camp out overnight to get tickets

1996

RECORD: 83-58

ATTENDANCE: 408,503

MANAGER: Carlos Tosca

KEY PLAYERS: Luis Castillo, Todd Dunwoody, Alex Gonzalez, Felix Heredia, Livan Hernandez, Kevin Millar, Ralph Milliard, Tony Saunders

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Livan Hernandez makes his first appearance with the Sea Dogs; a year later he is World Series MVP

• Todd Dunwoody is named MVP of the Double-A All-Star Game

• The Sea Dogs welcome the one millionth fan in franchise history

• Carlos Tosca is selected as the Eastern League Manager of the Year

• The Sea Dogs reach the Eastern League Championship Series but fall to Harrisburg. Portland fans give the team a standing ovation for the entire last half of the ninth inning in the deciding Game Four

1997

RECORD: 79-63

ATTENDANCE: 397,117

MANAGER: Fredi Gonzalez

KEY PLAYERS: Josh Booty, Alex Gonzalez, Lion Hastings, Ryan Jackson, Mark Kotsay, Kevin Millar, John Roskos, Tony Saunders, Bryan Ward, Randy Winn

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs win a franchise records 12 consecutive games from April 20th through May 7th

• Dwight Gooden makes a rehab start at Hadlock Field for the Norwich Navigators

• For the first time in Eastern League history, five teammates hit 20 or more home runs in a season: Kevin Millar, Ryan Jackson, John Roskos, Mark Kotsay and Josh Booty

• The Sea Dogs win their third straight Northern Division Title

• Kevin Millar makes a serious run at the Eastern League Triple Crown, he leads the league in AVG (.342) and RBI (131), but falls short in HR’s (32). He is selected as the Eastern League MVP

• 19 future Major Leaguers suit up for the Sea Dogs this season

• Several former Sea Dogs including Edgar Renteria and Livan Hernandez play key roles in helping the Florida Marlins capture the World Series

1998

RECORD: 66-75

ATTENDANCE: 398,800

MANAGER: Lynn Jones

KEY PLAYERS: Brent Billingsley, Ryan Dempster, Amaury Garcia, Nate Rolison

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Bernie Williams appears at Hadlock Field on a rehab assignment with the Norwich Navigators

• Brent Billingsley strikes out an Eastern League leading and Sea Dogs franchise record 183 batters

• The Sea Dogs welcome the two millionth fan in franchise history

3O SEASONS OF THE SEA DOGS

1999

RECORD: 65-77 ATTENDANCE: 402,582 MANAGER: Frank Cacciatore

KEY PLAYERS: AJ Burnett, Chris Norton, Pablo Ozuna, Brad Penny, Julio Ramirez, Michael Tejera

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Brad Penny and Luis Arroyo combine to throw the first no hitter in team history on August 8th vs Trenton

• Julio Ramirez steals a franchise record 64 bases

• Michael Tejera is named Eastern League Pitcher of the Year

• Chris Norton takes aim at the Eastern League home run record and finishes the season with a franchise record 38 home runs, three shy of the league record of 41.

• Baseball America selects the Portland Sea Dogs as the winner of the Double-A Freitas Award, given to recognize sustained excellence in all aspects of the operation

2000

RECORD: 71-70 ATTENDANCE: 370,702 MANAGER: Rick Renteria

KEY PLAYERS: Todd Betts, Cesar Crespo, Ross Gload, Brandon Leese, Pablo Ozuna

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Cesar Crespo becomes the first Sea Dog player to hit for the cycle on June 16th

• The Sea Dogs host an exhibition game against their parent club the Florida Marlins. A franchise record crowd 6,910 fans watch Portland defeat the Marlins 9-2. A pre-game home run derby features Cliff Floyd, Preston Wilson, Kevin Millar, Hall of Famer Tony Perez and 1987 National League Home Run Champion Andre Dawson. Ross Gload hits for the cycle for the Sea Dogs

• The Sea Dogs franchise is awarded Minor League Baseball’s top award, the John H. Johnson President’s Trophy

2001

RECORD: 77-65 ATTENDANCE: 383,022 MANAGER: Rick Renteria

KEY PLAYERS: Josh Beckett, Kevin Hooper, Blaine Neal, Kevin Olsen, Abraham Nunez, Matt Treanor

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• A helicopter is called in to help dry the field from a snowstorm and the first three days of the season are postponed

• Josh Beckett strikes out eight of the first nine batters he faces in his Double-A debut on June 16th

• The Sea Dogs welcome the three millionth fan in team history

• On August 13th Josh Beckett and two relievers combine to no-hit the Binghamton Mets

• Josh Beckett is named Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year

2002

RECORD: 63-77 ATTENDANCE: 382,738 MANAGER: Eric Fox

KEY PLAYERS: Chris Aguila, Adrian Gonzalez, Jesus Medrano, Nate Robertson

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Adrian Gonzalez becomes the second Sea Dog player to collect five hits in a game on May 25th

• Randy Rigsby joins Alex Gonzalez as the only Sea Dogs’ player to hit three home runs in a game on July 11th

• On September 18th, the Sea Dogs announced they have ended their nine-year affiliation with the Florida Marlins and will begin an affiliation with the Boston Red Sox. Team colors are changed from teal to red, the skyboxes are renamed after former Sox legends, and construction begins on a likeness of Fenway’s Green Monster in left field

2003

RECORD: 72-70

ATTENDANCE: 405,021

MANAGER: Ron Johnson

KEY PLAYERS: Jorge De La Rosa, Jeremy Owens, Kelly Shoppach, Kevin Youkilis

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs have to wait a week due to snow before playing their first game as a Red Sox affiliate

• Kevin Youkilis reaches base in a franchise record 62 consecutive games before being promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket. At Pawtucket he reaches base in his first nine games to tie the Minor League Baseball record of 71 games with former Sea Dog Kevin Millar (46 games with Portland). Youkilis sets the franchise record for on base percentage at .487

• On August 29th, the Sea Dogs explode for 14 runs in one inning, tying an Eastern League record

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3O SEASONS OF THE SEA DOGS

2004

RECORD: 69-73 ATTENDANCE: 434,684 MANAGER: Ron Johnson

KEY PLAYERS: Abe Alvarez, Jeff Bailey, Kason Gabbard, Kenny Perez, Hanley Ramirez, Brett Roneberg

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs break their all time attendance record, bringing in 434,684 fans during the year

• The Boston Red Sox announce they are extending their affiliation with the Sea Dogs for another four years

• Red Sox top prospect Hanley Ramirez is promoted to Portland

2005

RECORD: 76-66 ATTENDANCE: 396,277 MANAGER: Todd Claus

KEY PLAYERS: Manny Delcarmen, Kason Gabbard, Craig Hansen, Jon Lester, Edgar Martinez, Cla Meredith, Brandon Moss, David Murphy, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs begin the season with ten straight wins, the largest season opening win streak in Eastern League history

• On July 13th the Sea Dogs host the Eastern League All-Star Game

• The Sea Dogs reach post-season play for the first time in eight years

• Jon Lester leads the league in strikeouts with 153 and his 2.61 ERA is a new Sea Dogs single season record. He is selected as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Year

• Eastern League Northern Division Champions

2006

RECORD: 72-67

ATTENDANCE: 400,534

MANAGER: Todd Claus

KEY PLAYERS: Jacoby Ellsbury, Kason Gabbard, Devern Hansack, Craig Hansen, Brandon Moss, David Murphy

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs welcome the five millionth fan in franchise history

• The Sea Dogs win their first ever Eastern League Championship defeating the Akron Aeros three games to two

• Todd Claus is named Baseball America’s Double-A Manager of the Year

• Eastern League Champions.

2007

RECORD: 72-71

ATTENDANCE: 421,368

MANAGER: Arnie Beyeler

KEY PLAYERS: Michael Bowden, Dusty Brown, Clay Buchholz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Justin Masterson

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• On May 23rd, the Sea Dogs face Roger Clemens in Trenton

• Cory Keylor hits for the cycle on August 4th, joining Cesar Crespo as the only Sea Dogs to accomplish the feat in the regular season

• The Sea Dogs play at Fenway Park on August 11th and defeat the Harrisburg Senators. 34,756 fans attend the Minor League doubleheader

• Clay Buchholz who spent most of the season with the Sea Dogs, tosses a no-hitter in his second big league start becoming the first Red Sox rookie to throw a no-hitter

• Sea Dogs make their third straight playoff appearance

• Seven former Sea Dogs help the Red Sox win their second World Championship in four years

2008

RECORD: 74-66

ATTENDANCE: 412,403 MANAGER: Arnie Beyeler

KEY PLAYERS: Lars Anderson, Daniel Bard, Aaron Bates, Bubba Bell, Michael Bowden, Jeff Corsaletti, Zach Daeges, Justin Masterson, Beau Vaughan

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs reached the post-season for the fourth consecutive year, the longest streak in franchise history, but fell in the Divisional round to the Trenton Thunder (Yankees).

• On April 16th, the Sea Dogs played their longest game in franchise history, a 17-inning marathon that lasted 5 hours and 41 minutes. Jay Johnson delivered the game-winning hit and was the game’s winning pitcher…the first position player to earn a win in franchise history.

• July 21-23, David Ortiz came to Hadlock Field for a three-game rehab assignment, where he played in front of three straight sold out crowds.

3O SEASONS OF THE SEA DOGS

2009

RECORD: 67-74

ATTENDANCE: 404,709

MANAGER: Arnie Beyeler

KEY PLAYERS: Lars Anderson, Felix Doubront, Jorge Jimenez, Josh Reddick, Junichi Tazawa

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Highly touted pitching prospect Junichi Tazawa got the Opening Day start. He finished the season with a 9-5 record with a 2.57 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 18 starts.

• John Smoltz put on a Sea Dogs uniform on May 26th for a rehab start in Manchester, NH.

• The Sea Dogs returned to Fenway Park on August 8th for the Futures at Fenway game. Jason Place homered in the second inning and picked-up an RBI in the sixth accounting for all three Portland runs in a 3-2 victory over Bowie.

2010

RECORD: 70-71

ATTENDANCE: 390,772

MANAGER: Arnie Beyeler

KEY PLAYERS: Ray Chang, Felix Doubront, Luis Exposito, Stephen Fife, Jose Iglesias, Ryan Kalish, Casey Kelly, Yamaico Navarro, Anthony Rizzo, Nate Spears

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Anthony Rizzo was the team MVP belting 20 home runs and setting a franchise record with 32 RBI in August.

• Red Sox players Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Cameron rehabbed with the Sea Dogs in May. Cameron hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning on May 23rd…a game that featured both Ellsbury and Cameron.

• Nate Spears tied Ralph Milliard’s franchise record of 104 runs scored.

2011

RECORD: 59-83

ATTENDANCE: 369,424

MANAGER: Kevin Boles

KEY PLAYERS: Chih-Hsien Chiang, Tim Federowicz, Stephen Fife, Alex Hassan, Jon Hee, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Alex Wilson

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Chih-Hsien Chiang homered in four straight games June 3-7 to tie Josh Reddick’s franchise record.

• Chiang and Will Middlebrooks participated in both the MLB Futures Game and the Eastern League All-Star Game.

• On August 20th, the Sea Dogs played at Fenway Park. Down 4-2 in the 8th inning, Alex Hassan blasted a 2-run homer to the game. Portland would eventually fall 6-4 in 11 innings to Binghamton.

• Chiang was the Topps/ MiLB Eastern League Player of the Year hitting .340 with 18 home runs and 76 RBI in 88 games.

2012

RECORD: 68-73

ATTENDANCE: 374,930

MANAGER: Kevin Boles

KEY PLAYERS: Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Bryce Brentz, Drake Britton, Jeremy Hazelbaker, Chris Hernandez, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Brandon Workman

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Xander Bogaerts made his Double-A debut on August 9, he hit .326 for the Sea Dogs including hitting safely in 19 of 23 games including 10 multi-hit contests.

• Bryce Brentz was named team MVP appearing in a team-high 122 games hitting .296 with 17 home runs and 76 RBI.

• Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brandon Workman made his Double-A debut on August 14 holding Altoona to two hits over six scoreless innings. He posted a 3-1 record with a 3.96 ERA with the Sea Dogs.

2013

RECORD: 68-73

ATTENDANCE: 341,420

MANAGER: Kevin Boles

KEY PLAYERS: Xander Bogaerts, Anthony Ranaudo, Travis Shaw, Christian Vazquez

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• On August 3rd, Henry Owens made his Double-A debut striking out 11 over six scoreless innings.

• Anthony Ranuado was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Year after posting an 8-4 record with a 2.95 ERA in 19 starts. On June 13, he tied a franchise record with 13 strikeouts.

• Travis Shaw homered in a game played at Fenway Park, the Sea Dogs defeated the Harrisburg Senators 5-2 in the Futures at Fenway event.

• Charlie Eshbach is crowned the “King of Baseball”

3O SEASONS OF THE SEA DOGS

2014

RECORD: 88-54 ATTENDANCE: 359,427

MANAGER: Billy McMillon

KEY PLAYERS: Mookie Betts, Sean Coyle, Brian Johnson, Deven Marrero, Henry Owens, Travis Shaw, Blake Swihart

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs finished the season with a franchise best record of 88-54 and were named Baseball America’s Minor League Team of the Year.

• On Opening Day Mookie Betts led off the game with a home run, Henry Owens threw a rain-shortened no-hitter and Billy McMillon picked-up his 300th win as a manager.

• On April 21st, the Sea Dogs turned the first triple play in franchise history.

• Mookie Betts hit .355 in 54 games and reached base safely in 36 consecutive games before earning a promotion to Triple-A.

• Henry Owens was named the 2014 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year after posting a 14-4 record with a 2.60 ERA and 126 strikeouts.

2015

RECORD: 53-89 ATTENDANCE: 368,291

MANAGER: Billy McMillon

KEY PLAYERS: Carlos Asuaje, William Cuevas, Marco Hernandez, Mike Miller, Sam Travis

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs hosted the Eastern League All-Star Game for the second time in franchise history on July 15th. Sea Dogs infielder Marco Hernandez was named the games MVP after going 2-for-2 with a 2-run homer. The game ended in a tie and was decided by a home run derby shootout that saw the Eastern Division All-Stars prevail.

• Tim Roberson hit for the cycle on May 15th becoming just the third player in Sea Dogs history to accomplish the feat.

• Manuel Margot became the fourth player to accomplish the feat when he hit for the cycle on September 6th…the first Sea Dogs cycle to occur at Hadlock Field.

2016

RECORD: 55-84

ATTENDANCE: 374,746

MANAGER: Carlos Febles

KEY PLAYERS: Andrew Benintendi, Ryan Court, Mauricio Dubon, Yoan Moncada, Brandon Workman

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Teddy Stankiewicz became the first Sea Dog to throw a complete-game, nine-inning one-hitter in franchise history

• The Sea Dogs welcome their nine millionth fan in franchise history

• Andrew Benintendi had his contract selected by the Boston Red Sox on August 2nd and went directly from Portland to the major leagues, becoming the first Sea Dogs player to make the leap to the majors in-season since Josh Reddick in 2009

2017

RECORD: 65-74

ATTENDANCE: 356,153

MANAGER: Carlos Febles

KEY PLAYERS: Carlos Asuaje, William Cuevas, Marco Hernandez, Mike Miller, Sam Travis

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox announce their extension of their Player Development Contract for an additional two years

• Jeremy Barfield led the team in home runs (27), the most for a Sea Dog since Portland became a Red Sox affiliate in 2003

• Jalen Beeks was named Red Sox Minor Legaue Pitcher of the Year

2018

RECORD: 63-76

ATTENDANCE: 357,647

MANAGER: Joe Oliver

KEY PLAYERS: Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec, Kyle Hart, Darwinzon Hernandez, Drew Pomeranz, Josh Taylor, Christian Vasquez, Jordan Weems

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea dogs celebrate their 25th season with Brandon Moss and Carlos Tosca throwing out a ceremonial first pitch

• The Sea Dogs led the Boston Red Sox organization in home runs with 116

3O SEASONS OF THE SEA DOGS

2019

RECORD: 62-77 ATTENDANCE: 357,647 MANAGER: Joe Oliver

KEY PLAYERS: Bobby Dalbec, Jarren Duran, Brock Holt, Tanner Houck, Dustin Pedroia, Denyi Reyes, Marcus Wilson

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs welcome their 10 millionth fan in franchise history

• C.J. Chatham led the Eastern League with a .297 average, marking the first Sea Dog to win a league batting title since Kevin Millar in 1997

• Daniel McGrath led the league in ERA (1.68), batting average against (.184) and winning percentage (.875)

2020

KEY PLAYERS:

RECORD: ATTENDANCE: MANAGER:

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The 2020 season is cancelled due to COVID-19

2021

RECORD: 67-47 ATTENDANCE: 210,211 MANAGER: Corey Wimberly

KEY PLAYERS: Brayan Bello, Triston Casas, Ryan Fitzgerald, Jay Groome, Zach Kelly, Joey Meneses, Chris Murphy, Jeisson Rosario, Josh Winckowski

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• The Sea Dogs sign a 10-year PDL extension with the Boston Red Sox

• Chris Sale makes two rehab starts for the Sea Dogs

• The Sea Dogs set a new franchise record 14-game winning streak

2022

RECORD: 75-63

ATTENDANCE: 379,100

MANAGER: Chad Epperson

KEY PLAYERS: Pedro Castellanos, Shane Drohan, Franklin German, Niko Kavadas, Bryan Mata, Ceddanne Rafaela, Victor Santos, Sterling Sharp, Brandon Walter

MEMORABLE MOMENTS:

• Major League Baseball announces leagues will return to their historic names meaning the Sea Dogs become a member of the Eastern League once again

• Brayan Bello throws the first complete-game seven inning no-hitter in franchise history

• Development Coach Katie Krall becomes first female coach in Sea Dogs history

SEA DOGS JOIN THE DBH FAMILY

The 2023 Sea Dogs baseball season will mark the beginning of a new era in franchise history as the club as entered into an agreement with a new owner, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Sea Dogs will continue to be managed by the current Sea Dogs staff, led by President and General Manager Geoff Iacuessa, and remain the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

Focused on optimizing fan and player experiences and building on the deep engagement the Sea Dogs have fostered within the Portland community for nearly 30 years, DBH will seek to further the Club’s growth and innovation through investment in technology across ticketing, customer data and marketing, concessions and many other areas, as well as new value-generating opportunities in partnership with MLB.

“After thirty years of ownership and following our best season ever in 2022, the time is right for our family to move on. We are very pleased to have found in DBH an ownership team with deep experience in minor league baseball and strong commitments to Portland, the Red Sox and, most importantly, Geoff Iacuessa and his remarkable front office staff,” said Bill Burke, Chairman of the Portland Sea Dogs. “Going forward, the Sea Dogs will have all the resources in place to take this franchise to new heights for the greatest fans in minor league sports.”

“My brother and I are confident that the Portland Sea Dogs staff, along with these new owners, will carry on our father’s founding vision and commitment to bringing high-quality professional baseball and family-friendly entertainment to Portland,” said Sally McNamara, Treasurer of the Portland Sea Dogs. “It has been an honor and a privilege to steward his legacy, and our family is looking forward to being back in the Hadlock stands next season and enjoying the games as fans.”

“The Sea Dogs are a treasured cornerstone of the Portland community. It is an honor to partner with them to support and advance their best-in-class fan and community connectivity,” said Pat Battle, Executive Chairman of Diamond Baseball Holdings.

“We are grateful to Bill Burke and Sally McNamara for entrusting us with the incredible Club they’ve built and for believing in our mission to enrich local communities around the country through minor league baseball,” said Peter Freund, CEO of Diamond Baseball Holdings.

DBH’s growing portfolio of minor league baseball Clubs spans communities across the United States and includes Single-A, Double-A, and Triple-A affiliates. DBH drives value for DBH Clubs and their fans, players and other local stakeholders by helping them partner with MLB on opportunities like sponsorship and merchandising and creating leading player development facilities, while prioritizing a local approach to Club management and fan experiences to maintain a high level of community engagement.

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DiamondBaseballHoldings.com.

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