June 2024: 30th Anniversary Season

WHAT’S INSIDE?

JUNE at the Trenton Thunder

We’ve got something going on every game in June!

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 • 7:00 PM

Happy Opening Night! The first 1,030 fans, all ages get a Thunder Power Rally Towel presented by NJM Insurance Group.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 • 7:00 PM

We’re celebrating all 2024 graduates and giving out a 2024 Magnetic Schedule to the 1st 2,530 fans presented by Mercer County Improvement Authority.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 • 7:00 PM

It’s our annual Pride Celebration with Postgame Fireworks presented by Bristol Myers Squibb.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 • 7:00 PM

Friday kicks off our Margaritaville Weekend with a Retro Thunderbird Bobblehead to the 1st 1,030 fans 13+ presented by Miracle League of Mercer County and Prior & Nami Business Systems.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 • 6:00 PM

New Jersey Lottery is giving out Instant Lottery Tickets to the 1st 1,030 fans 18+. Stick around for Postgame Fireworks!

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 • 1:00 PM

Kampus Klothes is helping us celebrate Boomer’s Birthday with a Kid’s T-Shirt Giveaway to the 1st 1,030 kids 5 to 13.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 • 7:00 PM

It’s our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Machestic Dragons!

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 • 6:00 PM

Our Superhero Night features Postgame Fireworks from Xfinity!

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 • 1:00 PM

There’s something for everyone at our Father’s Day/Kid’s Carnival when we give out a Megaphone Popcorn Bucket to the 1st 1,030 kids 5-13 presented by Liberty Coke

TUESDAY, JUNE 18 • 7:00 PM

Our annual Girl Scout Night with $1 Hot Dogs presented by Dietz & Watson & Kids 12 and under Eat Free!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 • 7:00 PM

Come out for our annual Autism Awareness Night presented by Devereux Behavioral Health NJ.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 • 7:00 PM

Deborah Heart & Lung Center presents I Heart Thunder Night when we give out a Thunder Stress Ball to the 1st 1,030 fans 13+.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 • 7:00 PM

Celebrate our World Famous Batdogs when NutriSource Pet Foods presents our Dog Bowl Giveaway to the 1st 1,030 fans 13+.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 • 7:00 PM

We’re honoring our Hometown Heroes when Spencer Savings Bank presents our Hero Card Set to the 1st 1,030 fans 13+. Stick around for Postgame Fireworks!

Not afraid to get its uniform dirty.

The all-new 2024 SANTA FE.

The completely redesigned SANTA FE has intuitive tech like available dual wireless device charging and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Plus, available HTRAC All Wheel Drive, standard 3rd-row seating and plenty of room for adventure. Test-drive one today at your local Hyundai dealer.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Dear Trenton Thunder Fans,

Welcome back to the ballpark for a season unlike any other! This year, we’re celebrating a milestone – our 30th Anniversary! It’s hard to believe it’s been three decades of Thunder home runs, hot dogs, and unforgettable memories.

To mark this occasion, we’ve got a whole season of special events planned, including bobbleheads highlighting our important history, guest appearances from Thunder stars like Tony Clark, and more! Keep an eye out in Thunder Road and on our social media for details.

We’re also thrilled to have some electrifying young talent on the field this year as we introduce you to many future MLB Stars! And don’t forget all the fun activities we have planned for this season, including 14 fireworks shows, 6 $1 Hot Dog Nights, and many brand-new Daily Deal$.

But most importantly, none of this would be possible without YOU, the best fans in baseball! The energy you bring to the ballpark is contagious, and remember... Your Thunder are Better Than Ever!

Here’s to another incredible season of Thunder baseball! Let’s Play Ball!

See you at the ballpark soon,

Jeff Hurley President

ROAD TO THE

MAJORS:

DeMARLO HALE

The former Thunder Manager credits his three years in Trenton for his successful Major League and Minor League Career.

We caught up with former Thunder Manager DeMarlo Hale at Citizens Bank Park in May, when the Toronto Blue Jays came in to play the Phillies. DeMarlo, who managed the Thunder from 1997-1999, is now the Associate Manager of the Blue Jays.

In 1997, DeMarlo became the third Manager in Thunder history, after Tom Runnells and Ken Macha. He was promoted from Single-A Sarasota by the Red Sox. In his first two seasons with the Thunder, the team finished with identical 71-70 records and they finished in 4th place both times. Among the Future Major Leaguers on those clubs was Lou Merloni, Wilton Veras, Robert Ramsay, Jin Ho Cho and Dernell Stenson. DeMarlo reminisced about Stenson, who was tragically killed during the Arizona Fall League Season in 2003 after making his MLB Debut for the Reds during the Summer. “He had a great approach to the game and that allowed him to be a good hitter at that stage of his career. We can only wonder what would have happened with him in the Majors... but he was definitely a Big-League player.”

In 1999, DeMarlo led the Thunder to an incredible 92-50 record. With players like David Eckstein, Adam Everett, Shea Hillenbrand, Raul Gonzalez and Rafael Betancourt, the Thunder were named Baseball America’s Team of the Year, and DeMarlo was named Manager of the Year by Baseball America, The Sporting News and USA Today. He also coached the USA Team in the All-Star Futures Game at Fenway Park. “It was a pretty incredible year and the fans and everyone in the front office really made me enjoy it more. Those awards have a treasured place in my home. When people come in and see them up on the mantle, it is very impressive and the comments I get just bring back such good memories.”

After the Thunder, DeMarlo left the Red Sox organization and managed the Rangers Triple-A club in Oklahoma City and then was named the Rangers First Base Coach. He rejoined the Red Sox in 2006 as their Third Base Coach and was a World Series Champion in 2007. His MLB Coaching career continued with the Orioles, Blue Jays, Braves, Guardians and now he is back with the Blue Jays as their Associate Manager. “The Thunder were such a big part of my growth, when I think back on all the years I’ve been in this industry, my time in Trenton was very special to me and it really stands out in my memories.”

DeMarlo was Inducted into the Trenton Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 and after our interview, he was joined on the field at Citizen’s Bank Park by another member of that Hall of Fame, Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy who was the Thunder Broadcaster and Assistant General Manger during DeMarlo’s time in Trenton.

IN THE COMMUNITY

With the inception of the Trenton Thunder in 1994 came a commitment from the organization to be a part of the community in which it was established.

The Thunder have lived up to this commitment with the GRAND SLAM WE CARE FOUNDATION, a 501(c)3 charity, which at the conclusion of the 2023 season, had donated over $9.5 Million worth of goods, services, and monetary donations, through a variety of community programs.

THE TRENTON THUNDER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MCIA, HELPED RENOVATE 2 LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THIS PAST OFF SEASON. THUNDER STAFF MEMBERS ALONG WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM HORIZON BCBSNJ, ISLES YOUTH INSTITUTE AND RADIUS180 WERE ON HAND TO HELP OUT.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE TRENTON THUNDER HELD A BOOK DRIVE THIS PAST OFF SEASON. WITH THE HELP OF THUNDER FANS, THE THUNDER WAS ABLE TO COLLECT ENOUGH BOOKS TO COMPLETELY RESTOCK THE LIBRARY AT JOSEPH STOKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

THE THUNDER CONTINUED ITS YEARLY TRADITION OF PARTICIPATING IN FOUNDATION ACADEMIES’ 100 MAN WELCOME. THE SHOW OF SUPPORT RECOGNIZES THE EFFORT FOUNDATION ACADEMY SCHOLARS PUT IN EVERY DAY TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO KEEP STRIVING AT A CRITICAL POINT IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

THUNDER

CLOTHING

THE THUNDER DEBUTED A NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVE DURING THE 2023 SEASON. S.L.A.M WEEK, WHICH STANDS FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL ADMIRABLE MISSIONS, HIGHLIGHTED VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE TRENTON COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATIONS FEATURED WERE: OTC, TRENTON ICE CREAM PARLOR, TASK, AND ISLES YOUTH INSTITUTE. LOOK OUT FOR S.L.A.M. WEEK THIS AUGUST!

BOOMER AND MEMBERS OF THE TRENTON THUNDER FRONT OFFICE WERE PRESENT FOR THE TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION’S BACK TO SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA. THE THUNDER COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BACKPACKS TO LOCAL STUDENTS. THE COLLECTION CONTINUES INTO THIS SUMMER AS THE THUNDER WILL BE COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES ALL SUMMER LONG! BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO FAN SERVICES AT ANY GAME THIS SEASON!

THE

FRONT OFFICE COLLECTED WINTER

AND DONATED SEVERAL BAGS TO THE RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON CONTINUES INTO THE 2024 SEASON WITH THE NEW DIRECTION PROGRAM TAKEOVER ON THE SUITE LEVEL IN JULY!

ON THE ROAD WITH ROOKIE!

In 2023, Rookie’s popularity went far beyond Trenton Thunder Ballpark. He retrieved bats for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, Scranton-Wilkes Barre Rail Riders, Buffalo Bisons and the Savannah Bananas.

He also appeared at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City, was a part of famous Thailand Street Dog Rescuer Niall Harbison’s first appearance in Central Park, NYC.

He was featured on MLB Network and NHL Network and dropped the ceremonial puck at the Princeton-Harvard Hockey game at Hobey Baker Rink in Princeton, NJ.

Rookie made a return visit to MLB Network and NHL Network and retrieved bats in “Studio 42” and took the ice for NHL Tonight.

⬆ Rookie was welcomed back to Lehigh Valley with his picture on the video board and he got to hang out with an old Thunder friend Jake Cave and a new Phillies friend Kody Clemens.

⬇ It was a fun trip to Scranton where the RailRiders were playing the Buffalo Bisons. Buffalo had former Thunder Pitching Coach Tim Norton with them and former 2021 Thunder-Blue Jays pitchers Alek Manoah and Nate Pearson. Rookie also met former Thunder slugger Shelley Duncan who is the Scranton Manager. Plus, it was Tail Waggin’ Wednesday in Scranton and Rookie met some Golden relatives.

BALLPARK FACTS

TEAM: Trenton Thunder

LEAGUE: MLB Draft League

MAJOR LEAGUE AFFILIATE: Toronto Blue Jays (2021), New York Yankees (2003-2020), Boston Red Sox (1995-2002), Detroit Tigers (1994)

MASCOTS: Boomer the Thunderbird, Cloudman, Slice, Batdogs Rookie & Dash

TEAM COLORS: Navy, Royal Blue, Silver, Gold

OPERATED BY: Garden State Baseball, LP

ADDRESS: One Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611

TELEPHONE: (609) 394-3300

E-MAIL: fun@trentonthunder.com

WEBSITE: www.trentonthunder.com

HOME FACILITY: Trenton Thunder Ballpark

HOME FIELD: Samuel J. Plumeri, Sr. Field

INAUGURAL SEASON: 1994

SEATING CAPACITY: 6,130

HOME DUGOUT: First Base Side

OUTFIELD FENCE: Left Field - 330’, Center Field - 407’, Right Field - 330’

PRESS BOX: Behind Home Plate

PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Behind the Press Box & Outside the First Base Season Ticket Holder Gate

CAPITAL HEALTH FIRST AID & SECURITY: Behind the Press Box

STADIUM ENTRANCE: Main Gates on 1st and 3rd Base Side, Season Ticket Holders on 3rd Base and Riverside

THUNDER COMPANY STORE: Between the Elevators and Luxury Suite Entrance on the Main Concourse

ELEVATORS: Next to the Thunder Company Store

LUXURY SUITE ENTRANCE: Next to the Thunder Company Store

LUXURY SUITE LEVEL: 3rd Floor of Stadium, ranging from First Base Side to Third Base Side

PRIMEPOINT CLUB: 3rd Floor above the Press Box

FAN SERVICES INFORMATION BOOTH: In the subway car on the concourse behind Section 208

NJM INSURANCE PICNIC AREA: At the end of the Left Field Concourse

WHEELCHAIR RAMP: Along the Left Field Line and behind the Picnic Area

MAIN CONCOURSE: Above the second level of seating

CROSSWALK: Between the first and second levels of seating

FOOD COURTS: Fixed: On Main Concourse behind 1st and 3rd Base; Portable: Located throughout the Concourse

COLBIE’S SOUTHERN KISSED CHICKEN BOOMERS BBQ / THUNDERRITA TACOS: On the 3rd Base Concourse

RACCOON SALOON FROM SWEDESBORO BREWING: On the Left Field Concourse

THE SELTZER BAR: Next to elevators

THE WATERFRONT GRILLE FEATURING CHICKIE’S & PETE’S: On the Right Field Concourse

RADIUS180 BOX OFFICE: In front of Ballpark between the Main Gates

SINGLE GAME TICKET PRICES: Standard Ticket $12.00, Groups $8.00. Add $3.00 per ticket on game days

RETIRED NUMBERS: #2 David Eckstein, #5 Nomar Garciaparra, #18 Tony Franklin, #33 Tony Clark, #42 Jackie Robinson

TRENTON BASEBALL HALL OF FAME: Steve Braun, George Case, Tony Clark, Mo Cunningham, Michael DeCello, Al Downing, David Eckstein, Tony Franklin, Andy Freed, Nomar Garciaparra, DeMarlo Hale, Ken Macha, James F. Maloney, Jeff Manto, Tom McCarthy, Sonny Pittaro, Sam Plumeri, Sr., Bob Ryan, Harold “Bus” Saidt, Dave Schofield, Trenton Shroths

BALLPARK MAP

Minor League Baseball returned to Trenton for the first time in 44 years when the Thunder made their debut at Mercer County Waterfront Park.

The Double-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers had a tough year on the field playing to a 55-85 record and a last place finish. A bright spot during the season was the play of First Baseman Tony Clark who led the team in almost every offensive category before his promotion to Triple-A in August.

Tony provided Thunder fans with one of the great memories of the 1994 season, when he hit a walk-off grand slam home run into the Delaware River, he was the first player to ever accomplish that feat.

Tony’s 1994 Thunder Baseball Card

Tony in the 1994 Trenton Giants “Turn Back The Clock” Uniform, this is the uniform that Tony’s Bobblehead will be wearing when it is given out on July 6.

In 2018 Tony returned to Trenton to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Thunder. He is with his former Arizona Teammate, Thunder Manager Jay Bell.

The first two Thunder Stars Tony Clark and Nomar Garciaparra together at Citi Field for the MLB All-Star Game in 2013.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS

On the 11th Anniversary Season of Chase’s last game, we are celebrating all of our Bat Dogs this season. On Wednesday June 26 and Sunday August 18, the Thunder will become the Trenton GOLDENS. This will honor all four of our Golden Retriever Bat Dogs. Fans can bring their pups on both of these dates and the team will wear special GOLDENS uniforms and hats.

When CHASE-“That Golden Thunder” joined the Thunder in August of 2002, he started a family business that continued with his son DERBY, his grandson ROOKIE and now with young cousin DASH!

Our four generations of Bat Dogs have not only entertained millions of Thunder fans here at home…but they have also attracted fans from all over the world. They have been featured on television, newspapers, magazines and websites for the past 20 years. In September of 2021 Rookie was featured on NBC’s The TODAY SHOW, ABC’s GOOD MORNING AMERICA and MSNBC’S MORNING JOE. Their greatest television appearance was the Emmy Nominated ESPN E-60 show “The Family Business” in 2015. ESPN has continued to run this great Bat Dog Documentary through this year.

The Thunder Bat Dogs are presented by ARM & HAMMER Pet Care Products. They are trained at the Greenleaf Pet resort in Millstone Township, NJ. Their health & wellness is taken care of by Newtown Veterinary Hospital, in Newtown, PA. Their food and treats are from NutriSource Pet Foods.

CHASE: 2000-2013

DERBY: 2008-2018

ROOKIE: 2013-PRESENT

DASH: 2019-PRESENT

2024 HOW TO KEEP SCORE

GAMEDAY SCORECARD

Different fans have different methods of keeping a scorecard, and many use their own notations, but here’s a simple method.

First, fill in the starting lineup. When the game begins, start in the column corresponding to the correct inning and go to the box next to the name of the batter who is at the plate. If the hitter grounds out to shortstop, for example, write in “6-3,” which shows that the shortstop threw him out at first base. The notation for a fly to left, for example, would be “F7.”

If the batter gets a hit, mark in the hit according to which base he reached. The corners of the box represent the bases, with the lower-right corner being first. If he singles, pencil in a “–” in the lower-right. If he doubles,

pencil in a “=” in the upper-right and so on. If he walks, pencil in “BB” in the lower-right. After the runner reaches each base, fill in the side of the diamond corresponding to the base reached. As the runner advances, continue to fill the lines around the diamond, and mark the appropriate symbol in the appropriate corner.

If a runner scores, put a circle at the bottom of the box, and inside put the symbol of the play and/or the player that knocked him in. For example, if the No. 5 hitter drives in two runs with a single, mark his single in the bottomright of his box and mark a circle with the number “5” inside the boxes of the runners who score. At the end of each inning, total the hits and runs for that inning only. At the end of the game, you will be able to add the innings’ total to arrive at the game score.

INNING 1

singled, advanced to 2nd on next batter’s walk, took 3rd on fielder’s choice, scored on No. 4 batter’s double

walked, later forced out, shortstop to 2nd base reached on fielder’s choice, advanced to 3rd on next batter’s double, scored on No. 5 batter’s single doubled, scored on No. 5 batter’s single singled, advanced to 2nd on next batter’s single, stole 3rd base, thrown out on grounder, shortstop to catcher singled, stole second base reached on 1st on fielder’s choice popped out to 2nd base

INNING 2

VISITORS SCORECARD

THUNDER SCORECARD

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THUNDER FOOD GUIDE

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THUNDER ROAD & RIVER AVE. CONCESSION STANDS

Traditional ballpark fare including regular and jumbo hot dogs from Dietz & Watson, french fries, chicken tenders, fresh popped popcorn, and more! Funnel cakes and other deep-fried treats are available on the first base side. Chickie’s & Pete’s express is located on the 3rd base side as well. Coca-Cola® soft drinks, bottled water, iced tea, hot chocolate, and coffee are also available.

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HORIZON HEALTHY PLATE STAND

Featuring heart-healthy entrées and desserts including salads, turkey burgers, Beyond® Burgers & Sausage and gluten free dessert options

KILLARNEY’S ON THE DELAWARE

Step up to the bar and order your favorite brew, while enjoying a beautiful view of the ballpark and the Delaware! Choose from a wide array of local and national beers.

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Waterfront Grille featuring Chickie’s & Pete’s Famous Crab Fries and Boneless Wings. Plus the “Thunder Dog,” pork roll sandwiches, cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, and more! Line too long to wait for Crab Fries? Try our Chickie’s & Pete’s Express Stand at the end of the Thunder Road Food Court on the 3rd Base side.

PORK ROLL PARADISE

Trenton’s famous Pork Roll in more ways than you can even imagine! Enjoy the classic with just cheese, or add an egg to make it a breakfast sandwich. Or try one of our own creations: the Barnyard, the Double Oink, and our brand new Pork Roll Fries!

RACCOON SALOON from SWEDESBORO BREWING

The carefully curated selection of 12 beers on tap, including a seltzer bar, caters to a wide range of palates, satisfying both casual and seasoned craft beer enthusiasts.

BOOMER’S BBQ

The return of Boomer’s BBQ! Located near the NJM Picnic Area, this new stand will feature Brisket Platters, Ribs, along with new creations like the Boomer Burger & Boomer Dog!

5 BREW HAUS

One of the best places to get an ice cold beer from your favorite domestic or local craft brewery. Wine also available. As always, please drink responsibly.

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COLBIE’S SOUTHERN KISSED CHICKEN

Your new ballpark favorite is here! Always fresh, always tasty, now Thunderful! Enjoy their original sandwich or try something new!

Cookies!

like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Granny’s Kettle Korn, and Sweet Gourmet

Please Don’t Trash Our Garden State

Show your Jersey Pride by helping to keep our interstates and roadways clean.

• Do not throw trash out of your vehicle window. Keep a small trash bag in your car and dispose of it properly at your destination.

• Make sure your yard is clean and free of debris that can blow into the street.

• Make sure garbage and recycling bags are tied securely so that items can't fall out.

• Store trash bags in a proper receptacles to prevent wildlife from tearing them open.

• Securely tarp your truck to prevent contents from falling out while driving.

• Recycle! Talk to your family and friends about recycling to reduce the amount of waste you throw away.

• Educate children about the importance of disposing of trash properly.

• Report illegal dumping using the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s emergency hotline number 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337).

FULL & HALF THUNDER MAKES MEMBERS

Full Season:

107.7 The Bronc at Rider University A-1 Limousine Inc.

ABC Supply

Rita Alston

John Armitage

Associated Builders & Contractors-NJ

Auto Lenders

BCS Facilities Group

Daniel Bornstein

Capital Health

Yaakov Chase

CHB Investment Group

Chickie’s & Pete’s

Kim Cleary

Community News Service

Congressional Associates

Alan Corson

William and Marion Crum*

Crushr

Deborah Heart & Lung Center

Elizabeth DeCello

DeLong Service Company

Jim Devlin*

Leona DiNatale

Doug H. Palmer & Associates

Dr. Beth Egan-Lodge D.M.D.

Austin Edwards

Michael Einhorn*

Ensue, LLC

Fares Surgical Associates, P.A.

Jeff Fennelli

David Fenster*

Ralph Fiasco*

Flying Pig Tavern & Tap

Foley Rents Inc.

Elliot Frankfort

Anthony Fratticcioli, Jr.*

Steven Gaynord

GEON Performance Solutions

Kim Glassman

Scott Goldsmith

Janeen Gondek

Granny’s Kettle Korn

William Gray*

Joe Green

Michael Gummel

Jeffrey Hall

Hamilton Dental Associates

Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc.

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Hyundai of Trenton

IBEW Local #269*

Imbue Creative

Ironworks Local 399

Dennis Jacobs

Joe McCann

James Johnson

Angela Kacala

Kampus Klothes

Jon Klaus

Ken & Nadine Kleinfelter

Liberty Coke

Bob Lowrie

Mack Industries, Inc.

John & Mary Ellen Marnien*

Barbara & Edward McDonald*

Dennis & Debra McElvaine*

Mercer County Community College

Sharon Moreno

NJM Insurance Group

Office Guys, LLC

Opal Service Group LLC

P.C. Richard & Son

James and Eileen Parolski*

David Parry

Graham Peabody

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #9

Joe & Carol Porter

Ron & Lorraine Rabel*

RAS Process Equipment

Retirement Planning Specialists

Ritchie & Page Dist. Co. Inc

Frank & Debra Rizzo*

Derek Roseman

Carmela Santitoro

Saxon Office Technology

Fred Schulz*

Shiseido

Maralee and Milford Smith

Tom Smith

James Stiffey

Swedesboro Brewing Co.

Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.

T&K Auto Repair

The Gershen Group

The Hibbert Group

The Norman Group

Toscano Ristorante

Townsquare Media

Trane Technologies

Trenton Thunder Baseball Academy

Village Catering

Dave & Chiz Walter*

Waste Management

Peter Watson

WBCB Radio

Larry and Mary Theresa Weil

William Penn Bank

WIMG 1300 AM

Patricia Yaple*

John Zahorsky

Earl & Marie Zier

Ronald Zimmerman

Half Season:

Jack Amantia

Charles Arnold

Mike Bailey

Thomas Bennett

Daniel Bornstein

Sherwood Brown

John Buckland

Christopher Burek

RoseAnn Cofone-Stewart

Commercial Cleaning Corp.

Nick Croux

Ed Dudek

Carol Dziedzic

Robert Fausak

First Bank

Gary Furda

Ed Gaubert

John Gleavy

Scott Goldsmith

Great Cover-Ups

Anne Gromball

Heath Lumber Co.

Alice Hillary

Jean Hornyak

Susan Hovanec

Kevin Hume

Patricia Jackman

Leo Keoghan

Daniel Kustner

Adam Levy

Marilyn Machmer

Christopher Maglowski

Elliot Maser

Jim McGorry

Brian McQue

Christopher Merrick

Metedeconk National Golf Club

Laura Nawrocik

Michael Olechowski

Stephen Oliver

Brad Pasko

Princeton-Mercer Regional CVB

Bruce Pullen

Dennis Raymond

Frank Richardson

John Ridgway

Rothman Orthopedics

RWJBarnabas Health

Jason Selmon

Sesame Place

Brian Shelmet

Natalie Silverman

Thomas Sutterley

Michael & Catherine Sweeney

Karen Swift

Laura Swift

Jed Weisberger

Windsor Nissan

William Woska

John Wunder

Mark Yohn

THUNDER FRONT OFFICE

Board of Directors

Joseph J. Plumeri II

Joseph J. Finley

Jeff Hurley

President

Joseph Caruso

Jeff will be entering his 20th season with the Trenton Thunder and second as President. A native of Hamilton, NJ, Hurley played baseball at nearby Steinert High School and was a pitcher at DeSales University in Allentown, PA graduating with a degree in Accounting before joining the Thunder front office as an intern in 2004.

He was hired as a Group Sales Representative following the 2004 season and has held the titles of Media Relations Assistant, Community Relations and Baseball Operations Manager, Baseball Operations and Accounting Manager, Director of Finance and Baseball Operations and Chief Financial Officer over his years with the Thunder. In September 2015, Jeff was named General Manager/Chief Operating Office becoming the 5th in team history. Following the 2018 season Jeff was voted on by the Eastern League as Executive of the Year.

In addition to his role with the Thunder, Hurley has served as a member of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Young Professionals organization since 2013. In 2017 Hurley was recognized as the Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Young Professional of the Year voted on by his peers. Hurley also sits on the Board of Directors for the Hamilton Area YMCA, Miracle League of Mercer County, Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce, Central Jersey Rebels Baseball Organization, Mercer County Military Action Council and the Hamilton YMCA Advisory Council. Jeff is currently the Chair of the Princeton Mercer Convention and Visitors Bureau and is a member of the Robbinsville-Hamilton Rotary Club.

Jeff is a resident of Hamilton, NJ where he lives with his wife Kacie, his two sons Carson and Cameron, and their dog Maddux - who was adopted through the NorthStar Vets Dog of the Day program.

Jon Bodnar

Jon joined the Trenton Thunder Front Office Staff in September of 2014 and is entering his second year as General Manager. Born and raised in South Jersey, he graduated from James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 2013 with a degree in Marketing. When not at the ballpark, Jon enjoys spending time at the beach down in Cape May, NJ and rooting on the Philadelphia sports teams! “go birds”

Eric Lipsman

Senior Vice President, Corporate Sales & Sponsorship

The last remaining member of the Original Thunder Front Office, Eric joined the team in December of 1993 and is beginning his 31st season here. Eric oversees all aspects of marketing for the Thunder, including national, regional and local sponsorships, plus promotional night giveaways and he also works with many Thunder alumni players. He also shares an office with Thunder Batdogs Rookie & Dash.

Lydia Rios

General Manager Vice President,

Sponsorships

Lydia brings 28 years of sales experience in the Central Jersey marketplace to the Thunder Corporate Sales department. As VP of Sponsorship, she oversees corporate partnerships, services local accounts and provides leadership in the team’s sales department. Lydia resides in Hamilton with her three sons Tyler, Gehrig and Aaron.

Casey Borish

Vice President, Ticket Sales

Casey graduated from Holy Family University in 2015 with a degree in Sports Marketing-Management. She once chauffeured Tim Tebow from Trenton to Princeton. When she’s not doing that, she enjoys reading and jigsaw puzzles.

Kevin Ackerman Group Sales Account Representative 2nd Season

Amber Cosmo Director, Food Service Administrator 18th Season

Jeff Bonacorda Gameday Accountant 4th Season

Corey Anderson Director, Food Service Operations 18th Season Brad Conklin Box Office Manager 1st Season

Creedon Group Sales Account Representative 5th Season

Klepesky Manager, Baseball & Stadium Operations 2nd Season Victoria Lark Director, Merchandise 2nd Season Dan Lentz Corporate Ticket Sales Manager 2nd Season

4th Season

Josh Manion Concessions Manager 8th Season

Murphy Manager, Production & Creative Services 8th Season Ben Wolverton Marketing Director 11th Season

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MLB DRAFT LEAGUE TEAMS

Frederick Keys

Inaugural Season: 1989

Nymeo Field At Harry Grove Stadium

21 Stadium Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 (301) 662-0013

CEO & Principal General Partner: Greg Baroni

Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Inaugural Season: 1999 Eastwood Field 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd, Niles, OH 44446 (330) 505-0000

General Manager: Heather Sahli

State College Spikes

Inaugural Season: 1958

Medlar Field at Lubrano Park

112 Medlar Field, University Park, PA 16802 (814) 272-1711

President & General Manager: Scott Walker

West Virginia Black Bears

Inaugural Season: 2015 Monongalia County Ballpark

2040 Gyorko Drive, Granville, WV 26534 (304) 293-7910

General Manager: Leighann Sainato

Williamsport Crosscutters

Inaugural Season: 1994

Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field 1700 W 4th St, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 326-3389

VP Operations, General Manager: Doug Estes

2023 DRAFTED PLAYERS

The Thunder had 10 more players selected in the draft for the second consecutive season, including an additional five players who inked contracts with affiliated clubs as un-drafted free agents.

• RHP Carlson Reed - Pittsburgh Pirates (Round 4, 104th pick)

• RHP Ryan Birchard - Milwaukee Brewers (Round 5, 155th pick)

• OF Isaiah Drake - Atlanta Braves (Round 5, 162nd pick)

• LHP Magdiel Cotto - Pittsburgh Pirates (Round 11, 317th pick)

• RHP Jeremy Lee - Minnesota Twins (Round 13, 387th pick)

• RHP Carlton Perkins - Chicago White Sox (Round 15, 449th pick)

• RHP Austin Amaral - Washington Nationals (Round 16, 465th pick)

• RHP Donye Evans - Detroit Tigers (Round 16, 470th pick)

• INF Trey Paige - St. Louis Cardinals (Round 17, 515th pick)

• INF Charlie Pagliarini - Seattle Mariners (Round 19, 577th pick)

• INF Anthony Calarco - Texas Rangers (UDFA)

• RHP Joan Gonzalez - San Diego Padres (UDFA)

• RHP Nick Payero - Cincinnati Reds (UDFA)

• INF Chris Brito - Kansas City Royals (UDFA)

• LHP Jonah Hurney - Cincinnati Reds (UDFA)

CHARLIE PAGLIARINI

ANTHONY CALARCO

JONAH HURNEY

THUNDER MANAGER

ADONIS SMITH

Manager

Adonis Smith is beginning his first season as Trenton Thunder’s Manager after spending the 2023 season as their Hiting Coach.

He came to Trenton after a 2022 season as Jesse Litsch’s hitting coach with the Williamsport Crosscutters. In addition to coaching in the greater St. Louis area since 2004, Smith oversaw a Crosscutters offense that ranked third in the league with 425 runs scored (5.6 per game) and second with 399 walks. The Crosscutters had the fewest strikeouts, led the league with 170 stolen bases in just 75 games, and ranked second with a team on-base percentage of .369.

FROM THE COMMISSIONER

Major League Baseball is delighted to welcome you to the fourth season of the MLB Draft League. In its first three years, the Draft League has created lasting memories for loyal fans and strengthened our game in its communities. I know that the six teams of the Draft League will again create an unforgettable sum-

The innovative format of the Draft League demonstrates our sport’s unique player development model. The first half of the season will feature college prospects who are gaining visibility ahead of the MLB Draft in July. In the second half, fans will see players taking the first steps in their professional careers. Since its inaugural season in 2021, 231 players have signed with MLB organizations from the Draft League, with 133 being selected in the Draft and 98

Utilizing technology originally developed for the Major Leagues, participants will benefit from resources that will help hone their skills and develop their careers – all under the tutelage of former Major League players as managers and coaches. The time that players spend in the Draft League will prepare them well for their upcoming careers in professional baseball, thrilling fans along the

None of this success would be possible without your support. Last year, we were very pleased to welcome over half a million fans to Draft League games, with nearly every team recording an increase in average attendance over 2022. This season, Draft League teams will again offer a superb fan experience, with a focus on high-caliber baseball on the field and fun in the stands.

Thank you for welcoming these athletes into your communities and helping strengthen our player development system. Through our partnership with Prep Baseball Report, we are proud to build on the great baseball traditions in this region. All of us at MLB look forward to the continued success of the Draft

THUNDER COACHES RON PERODIN SHAWN CHACÓN

Pitching Coach • Born: 12/23/77 in Anchorage, AK

Shawn Chacon is no stranger to Trenton as he prepares for his second season as pitching coach after an 8-year Major League career that featured 269 appearances and a 2003 National League All-Star selection with the Colorado Rockies. He’s no stranger to the area after being traded to the New York Yankees from Colorado just before the 2005 trade deadline. In perhaps the most memorable stretch of his career, the righthander went 7-3 with a 2.85 ERA over the final two months of the regular season, helping the Yankees win the A.L. East. In the only postseason start of his career in the Division Series against the Anaheim Angels, Chacon took a no decision in Game 4 to keep the Yankees season alive, allowing just two runs over six-and-a-third innings.

The following year, in 2006, Chacon made a five-inning rehab start for the Thunder on June 4 against the Reading Phillies before returning to the Yankees the following week. He was later traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, spending parts of two seasons there before his final Major League season with the Houston Astros in 2008.

Hitting Coach

Perodin joins the Thunder as the new Hitting Coach after serving in the same role a season ago with the Williamsport Crosscutters. This will be Perodin’s third year coaching in the MLB Draft League, and his second year as hitting coach. In 2022 he served as the outfield and base running coach for Williamsport. Perodin was a 27th round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in 2002 and spent four seasons in the Twins organization before a five-year Independent League career. He stole 161 bases in his pro-career and batted .277.

MATT SWEENEY

Coach

Matt Sweeney returns to Trenton’s coaching staff for his second year, after taking over for Chacon in the second half of 2023 while he was expecting the birth of his child. Sweeney, a local product out of Steinert High School, was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th round in 2001. Matt pitched for the Single-A Lakewood Blue Claws as well as the Double-A Reading Phillies during his 8-year career. In 2005, Sweeney had one of his best seasons making 13 appearances, including seven starts for Lakewood, finishing the year with a 2.43 earned run average.

In Sweeney’s first season with the Thunder, he saw two of his pitchers’ ink contracts with Major League teams, with both RHP Nick Payero and LHP Jonah Hurney signing with the Cincinnati Reds.

MEET THE THUNDER PLAYERS

BRAYDEN BERGMAN

HT: 6-2 | WT: 200 | BORN: DALLAS, TX | SCHOOL: BAYLOR UNIVERSITY COMMIT

RHP

Topped out at 97 at PG showcase which bolstered his prospect rankings… Has gained 13MPH on his fast ball since originally being clocked at 84 in 2021… Played with the Dallas Tigers…Ranked as the #59 overall MLB Draft Prospect for 2024 by prospectlive.com… Fastball sits 92-95 with a curveball in the low to mid 70s… changeup low-mid 80s with good fade to lefties.

ETHAN BRADFORD

HT: 6-4 | WT: 200 | BORN: LAWRENCE, KS | SCHOOL: KANSAS

Spent three years at Nebraska before transferring to Kansas… Career high 43IP last season posting a 2-5 record in 8 starts…18 appearances overall, earned 2 saves out of the bullpen… At Nebraska 0-0, 3.86 ERA, 11.2 IP, 12 BB, 10 SO in nine appearances over three seasons.

CORTLAND CLARKE

HT: 6-3 | WT: 186 | BORN: OCOEE, FL | COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

RHP

Through 18 appearances 4 starts posted a 1-1 record with 1 save across 27 IP. 27 Ks 8.00 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP

MEET THE THUNDER PLAYERS

HUNTER CRANTON

HT: 6-3 | WT: 215 | BORN: NEWPORT BEACH, CA | SCHOOL: KANSAS

Posted a 3-3 regular season record with a 2.35ERA striking out 36, walking just 9 in 23IP… San Diego State transfer… held opponents to a .216 BAA in one season at SDSU and was listed among the top 612 MLB Draft Prospects for the 2021 MLB Draft by PG.

KYLE DEGROAT

HT: 6-0 | WT: 207 | BORN: WALLKILL, NY | SCHOOL: TEXAS COMMIT

RHP

Lively Fastball that sits 94 and tops out around 96-97MPH…Threw a no-hitter on May 20th for Wallkill HS in first round of Section 9 Class AA playoffs…First pitch strikes thrown to 20-23 batters faced… According to PBR has a fastball spin rate of 2375… Changeup sits 83-85MPH, Curveball 76-78MPH, Slider 80-82MPH.

BRENTON FISHER

RHP

HT: 6-3 | WT: 195 | BORN: DURHAM, NC | SCHOOL: LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY

Strong 2024 Senior Season at Longwood posting a 3.63 ERA across 44.2 innings… Struck out 42 walked 18 allowed 24 runs only 18 earned…Plus 15 run differential in games he pitched…Returns to Trenton for 2nd straight season…Posted a 1-1 record over 12 appearances… Struck out 17 and had 4 holds in the 2023 first half with a 5.25 ERA.

LUKE GABRYSH

HT: 6-3 | WT: 199 | BORN: WILMINGTON, DE | SCHOOL: ST. JOE’S

RHP

Primarily used out of the bullpen for the hawks…Posted a 3-3 record in the regular season across 18 appearances… in 39 innings scattered 41 hits, striking out 34 while allowing 25 runs – 24 earned.

PETER GALLO

HT: 6-4 | WT: 238 | BORN: ASBURY, NJ | SCHOOL: DUKE

RHP

St. Joe’s Transfer…The 2023 Atlantic 10 All-Academic recipient has appeared in 32 games during his career at Saint Joseph’s, posting a 4-0 record on the mound. Gallo has recorded 43 innings of work posting a career batting average against of .258… Second stint with Thunder after going 1-0 in 2 starts and 11 overall appearances in 2023…Allowed 9 hits in 15 innings striking out 23… batters hit .170 in his first Draft League season.

QUINN HOLT

HT: 6-6 | WT: 225 | BORN: NORTH WALES, PA | SCHOOL: KEYSTONE COLLEGE

RHP

Transferred to Keystone from Bloomsburg University… In 4 starts in 2024 for Keystone posted a 3-1 record with a 2.87 ERA across 15.2IP… scattered 12 hits 5 runs – 5 earned, 23 K’s and only 6 walks…Batters hit just .207 against him on the season.

MEET THE THUNDER PLAYERS

MILES LANGHORNE

HT: 6-4 | WT: 215 | BORN: GREENWICH, CT | SCHOOL: UNC CHARLOTTE

RHP

Vanderbilt Transfer… in 2023 made 13 appearances with six starts ... Posted a 7.11 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 25.1 innings ... Made his CLT debut as the starter in the final game of opening weekend against Ball State (Feb. 19) ... Went five innings in his second start of the season, striking out one while allowing three hits in five shutout innings to earn his only win of the season against Army (Feb. 26) ... Recorded five strikeouts and only one run allowed in a three-inning start in Uptown at Truist Field against No. 6 East Carolina (April 19) ... Notched three strikeouts in 3.2 innings at No. 9 South Carolina (May 16) ... Tossed four strikeouts in 3.1 innings in the Conference USA Semifinals against Middle Tennessee (May 27) ... Made an appearance in the NCAA Regional against No. 16 Tennessee (June 4).

CHRISTIAN LITTLE

HT: 6-4 | WT: 235 | BORN: ST. LOUIS, MO | SCHOOL: LSU

RHP

Drafted in 19th round by New York Mets in 2023…Vanderbilt transfer…Worked as both a starter and reliever for the Tigers… Pitched in 5 of the 12 shutouts produced by the LSU pitching staff… 19 appearances in 2023 including 8 starts going 2-2 with 2 saves and 42 K’s in 34.2 innings of work… Regular Season 2024 was 2-0 5.67 ERA 34K’s 13BB in 27IP… Rated as the 5th best RHP in the nation coming out of high school…2020 Gatorade State Player of the Year in Missouri…Father Chris was a member of the Houston Astros Organization.

JOSIAH ROMEO

HT: 6-3 | WT: 190 | BORN: ONTARIO, CAN | SCHOOL: FLORIDA STATE COMMIT

RHP

33rd ranked senior in North America…committed to FSU in December over Alabama, Kentucky, and Missouri State…Will get opportunity to be a two-way player for Seminoles, also plays corner infield… Fastball low-mid 90s, Slider 79-82MPH, Changeup 84-85MPH.

CREGG SCHERRER

HT: 6-0 | WT: 175 | BORN: SKANEATELES, NY | SCHOOL: ALBANY

LHP

Finished regular season with a complete game performance against Maine on 5/18… scattered 9 hits 3 runs struck out 5 and walked 2 in 4-3 victory… Ended regular season play with a 1-2 record in 11 appearances that included 6 starts… 4.91ERA in 36.2IP 33 K’s to 21 walks.

CADE UDELL

HT: 6-6 | WT: 229 | BORN: LONGWOOD, FL | SCHOOL: VILLANOVA

RHP

Second season with the Thunder… did not allow a run in 16 innings pitched for Trenton in 2023…9 appearances allowed 9 hits walked 12 while striking out 16…batters hit just .176 during the first half of 2023…Career at Villanova 38 appearances 50.2IP 32H 44 ER 75BB 66Ks .179BAA.

JAKE BENNETT

BORN: LOUISVILLE, KY | SCHOOL: SAN JACINTO JC

Transfer from Dallas Baptist…In 49 games for San Jacinto batted .337 with 18HR 72RBI 49R and 4 stolen bases… Attended St. Xavier HS in Kentucky… According to PBR was clocked at 1.83-1.96 for Catcher pop time… Velocity on throws from behind home at 84MPH.

MEET THE THUNDER PLAYERS LUKE DAVIS

CHT: 6-1 | WT: 205 | BORN: CYPRESS, CA | SCHOOL: LONG BEACH CITY

Played in 45 games for Long Beach City in 2024… Batted .373 with 56 hits, 13 home runs, 14 doubles, 47 RBI and 45 runs scored… On base percentage of .555 – slugging .727 and OPS at 1.282… 12 runners caught stealing in 50 attempts.

MATT QUINTANAR

HT: 6-1 | WT: 205 | BORN: SUNLAND, CA | SCHOOL: CENTRAL AZ JC

CIn 55 Games for Central Arizona hit .347 with 11 doubles, 8 home runs, 51 RBI’s 45 runs scored…OPS of .990 – SLG .539… 7 caught stealing on 21 attempts… Stole 6 bases himself on the year.

COLTON BECKER

HT: 6-2 | WT: 195 | BORN: MAINEVILLE, OH | SCHOOL: MOOREHEAD STATE

Second Stint with the Thunder…Ranked as a top 50 shortstop heading into 2024 season by D1 Baseball…Named a semi-finalist for the 2024 Brooks Wallace Award which recognizes the Nation’s top shortstop each year… First SS from Moorehead State to be a semi-finalist since 2018… Through 53 games at Moorehead this season hitting .346/.424/.641 with 14 home runs, 22 doubles, and 58 RBI, all career highs…walked 29 times and struck out just 29… Led OVC with 28 stolen bases, 2nd in program history for single season steals….953 fielding percentage.

LANDON FREI

HT: 5-10 | WT: 180 | BORN: SANTA CLARA, UT | SCHOOL: UTAH

INF

In 2023 started 51 games splitting time between second and third base…tied for 2nd on the team with 16 multi-hit games and seven multi-RBI games… career .284 hitter through three seasons… started in 103 games in first two years… career high .330 batting average and .421 slg in freshman season.

BRYCE GRUDZIELANEK

HT: 6-3 | WT: 185 | BORN: SAN DIEGO, CA |

SCHOOL: USC

INF

Led the Racers in 2022 with four saves in 24 appearances, compiling a 5-2 record with a 3.68 earned run average...Logged 41 strikeouts in 44.0 innings of work without allowing a home run...Started the season with two saves and a win in his first three appearances...At one point, Murray State went 1-8 in games that Whaley pitched in from March 20-April 19...Tossed five scoreless innings and allowed just three hits in a 7-6 no decision vs Illinois State on March 10... Won four straight decisions from April 22-May 14 and 11 of his appearances were multi-inning...Holds Murray State’s All-Time Record with 107 career appearances...Pitched in 28 games in 2021, one shy of the program’s single-season record (Gordan Dugan, 2003)...Appeared in just six games in 2019 & 2020 (injury) after leading the team in appearances in 2017 (26) and 2018 (24)...Won a 2015 Missouri State Championship at Christian Brothers High School (St. Louis) and was Prep Baseball Report’s #16 prospect (#1 third baseman) in Missouri in 2016.

IRA JEFFRIES-HARRIS

HT: 6-1

| WT: 190 | BORN: ATLANTA, GA | SCHOOL: GEORGIA TECH COMMIT

INF

Committed to Georgia Tech… Can play SS, 2B, and 3B…throw across the diamond clocked at 86MPH…ran the 60-yard dash in 6.84 sec…named a 2024 pre-season All American by PG… PBR Georgia says “Large, athletic frame with long levers and strong lower half. Displays the ability to manipulate the barrel. Tough out at the plate with good plate discipline”.

MEET THE THUNDER PLAYERS

DAVID MARSHALL, JR.

HT: 6-2 | WT: 190 | BORN: DOWNERS GROVE, IL | SCHOOL: SAINT BONAVENTURE

Played in the middle infield for Bonnies starting in all 48 games…batted .313 across 182 AB’s with a .845 OPS…4 home runs, 9 doubles, 35 RBI, 57 hits, and 31 runs scored… Fielding percentage of .938…Earned All-Region accolades in NJCAA Region 4 as a sophomore with the College of DuPage in his home state of Illinois ... also an All-Conference selection after leading the team with a .420 batting average (66-for-157) ... was also the team’s leading run producer with 62 RBIs while ranking fifth nationally by drawing 44 walks to lead his squad in on-base percentage at .563 ... smacked 13 doubles with four homers and scored 62 times in 2023 as his team won 34 games ... in two seasons at the junior college level, he slashed .390/.512/.530 with 86 RBIs and 103 hits.

AJ VIGLIOTTI

HT: 6-0 | WT: 230 | BORN: STATEN ISLAND, NY | SCHOOL: COL. OF STATEN ISLAND

In 84 games at Staten Island hit .362 with 96 hits, 18 doubles, 9 home runs, 63 RBI’s and 63 runs scored…Drew 52 walks in his two seasons with Staten Island…Career OPS at 1.007… Saw majority of his time at Catcher, expected to be corner infielder in Draft League…Career .972 fielding percentage.

MEET THE THUNDER PLAYERS

BRITTON BEESON

HT: 6-2 | WT: 205 | BORN: VILLA PARK, CA | SCHOOL: FULLERTON CC

OF

In 47 games for Fullerton hit .323/.410/.635 across 189 at bats… 12 homeruns, 19 doubles, 43 runs scored, and 66 RBI’s…33 extra base hits on the season…Ranked 171 overall in the state of California coming out of high school.

RYAN CESARINI

HT: 5-10 | WT: 205 | BORN: ARCHBALD, PA | SCHOOL: ST. JOE’S

OF

2023 Atlantic-10 All-Conference Second Team…Started all 49 games in 2023 for the hawks and led the team in batting average at .402… Also held the team lead in doubles with 17 and tied for the lead in RBI’s with 54…Scored 47 runs and hit 8 homeruns… career .351 hitter on Hawk Hill with a .544 career slugging percentage.

TANNER CHUN

HT: 6-1 | WT: 165 | BORN: HONOLULU, HI | SCHOOL: TULANE COMMIT

Member of Hawaii’s 2018 Little League World Series Championship team where he played right field…Primarily played SS and 3B in high school but is expected to make transition to the outfield in the Draft League… Considered a top bat and prospect out of Hawaii and listed as a top 500 prep prospect.

QREY LOTT

HT: 6-5| WT: 190 | BORN: VALDOSTA, GA | SCHOOL: NORTHWEST, FL

OF

Drafted in the 15th round by the Baltimore Orioles in 2023… Ranked as the 91st overall outfielder for his recruiting class…In 34 games for Northwest Florida slashed .281/.387/.449.

NOAH SOLES

HT: 6-1| WT: 210 | BORN: THOMASVILLE, NC | SCHOOL: NC STATE

OF

.293 hitter at NC-State with more than 150 games played in his collegiate career… Best season came in 2022 when we hit .321 with a career high 54 hits, 4 homeruns, and 28 RBI’s… Batted .305 in 2023 starting in 33 of the 36 games played…Served as the teams leadoff hitter.

JACKSON STRONG

HT: 6-1| WT: 185 | BORN: WEST SENECA, NY | SCHOOL: CANISIUS

OF

All-MAAC First Team in 2023…Batted .357 with 61 hits and a team leading 13 homeruns…Also led the team in RBI’s with 48… Finished the 2024 season with a .350 average, 62 hits, 11 homeruns, 9 doubles, 34 RBI’s, and 55 runs scored… Stole 42 bases which was 2nd in the Nation across Division 1 baseball and the single season record for Canisius.

TRENTON GOES BANANAS!

On Wednesday August 9th of last season, the World Famous Savannah Bananas came to Trenton. This was one of the few times when their “BANANA BALL” opponent was an actual Minor League Team and the Thunder didn’t disappoint their standing room only crowd of fans.

There were over 60,000 people trying to order tickets online, and the lucky ones who made it here saw an incredible show. This season the Bananas have moved their show to MLB Stadiums.

DASH DAYS!!

2023 was a very special season for Thunder Bat Dog Dash.

He made his on-field debut on July 14 and retrieved three bats in the bottom of the first inning.

He was on the field for more games in the month of August and then joined the fans for many stadium events, including the Introduction of the Trenton GOLDENS Merchandise last month.

Dash continues the great tradition of following in the Paw Steps of Chase, Derby and Rookie, as a Thunder Bat Dog.

Dash has become a favorite of the fans during his meet & greets.

Dash is showing great style as a Bat Dog on the field.

Rookie joined Dash to promote all the new Trenton GOLDENS items.

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