Broadcast/Media Relations: Erik Oas | [email protected] | Tel: 563-242-0727 x107 | 537 Ballpark Drive Clinton, IA 52732 | www.lumberkings.com Clinton LumberKings vs. Kane County Cougars
1-0 (Seattle Mariners) 0-1 (Arizona Diamondbacks) Sundday, April 8, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. Ashford University Field (open 1937) – Clinton, IA Game #2 & 3 of 140
GM 1: RHP Tommy Romero (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Brian Shaffer (0-0, 0.00) GM 2: LHP Oliver Jaskie (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Kevin McCanna (0-0, 0.00) Today’s Preview: The Clinton LumberKings (A, Mariners) and Kane County Cougars (A, Diamondbacks) All-Time Series (1991): Class A AFFILIATE OF THE conclude their 2018 season opening series with a doubleheader. The LumberKings rode a two home run Kane County leads, 162-176 performance from Ariel Sandoval to a 7-2 Opening Night win. Overall, the LumberKings trail the all-time series 162-176 and trail 61-73 since Clinton has been affiliated with the Seattle Mariners. Since 2009 (SEA): Kane County leads, 61-73 Game 1 LumberKings Starter: Tommy Romero, 20, makes his season debut for the LumberKings today. The 2018: Clinton leads, 1-0 (of 19) righty was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 15th round by Eastern Florida State in the 2017 MLB draft. Romero made his professional debut on June 28th against the Arizona League Indians and earned the win for In Clinton: Clinton leads, 1-0 three innings of relief work. The righty spent his entire 2017 season with the Arizona League Mariners where In Kane County: Series tied, 0-0 he worked primarily as a reliever. This will be his third professional career start. One-Run Games: Series Tied, 0-0
Seattle Mariners (Majors) Game 2 LumberKings Starter: Oliver Jaskie, 22, makes his season debut for the LumberKings in game two Extra-Innings: Series tied, 0-0 th American League (West) of the doubleheader. The lefthander was taken in the 6 round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of the Univeristy of Michigan where he was teammates with 2017 LumberKing outfielder Johnny Slater. He spent all of his 2017 2018 Meetings: 4-3 3rd 2.0 GB season with the short-season Everett AquaSox. Jaskie’s professional debut came in Tri-City on June 24th with Last night: W, 11-4 vs. Minnesota one shutout inning of relief work. He then moved into the starting rotation where he then spent the majority of Date Location Result/Time th 4/5 at Kane County *PPD* Seager (SEA), 2-5, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI his season. This will be his 11 start of the season. 4/6 at Kane County *PPD* Rosario (MIN), 2-4, R, 2B, RBI, K Game 1 Cougars Starter: Brian Shaffer, 21, gets the ball for the Cougars game one of Sunday’s doubleheader. 4/7 CLINTON W, 7-2 Leake (SEA), W, 5 IP, 2 R, 4 BB The righty was a 6th round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2017 draft. He pitched collegiately for the 4/8 CLINTON 2:00 PM University of Maryland and following signing his professional contract he was assigned to the Arizona League 6/8 CLINTON 6:30 PM Mariners Minor League System Diamondbacks where he made two appearances before being promoted the short-season Hillsboro Hops. 6/9 CLINTON 6:30 PM 6/10 CLINTON 2:00 PM
Game 2 Cougars Starter: Kevin McCanna, 24, gets the start in game two of the doubleheader for the Kane 6/11 CLINTON 6:30 PM Tacoma Rainiers (Triple-A) County Cougars. Originally a farm hand in the Houston Astros system, McCanna was signed by the Arizona 6/21 CLINTON 6:30 PM Pacific Coast League Diamondbacks following his release from the Astros. His first stint in the Midwest League came with the Quad 6/22 CLINTON 6:30 PM Pacific Conference (North) Cities River Bandits in 2016 where his only start against the LumberKings was a win for a five-inning outing in 6/23 CLINTON 6:30 PM 6/24 CLINTON 2:00 PM 1-1 T2nd 0.5 GB which he allowed just one run. He pitched exclusively for the Hillsboro Hops in 2017where he went 5-1 with a 0.27 ERA. 8/18 at Kane County 6:30 PM Last Night: **POSTPONED** 8/19 at Kane County 1:00 PM Not the First Team: Ariel Sandoval wasted no time in making friends in Clinton with his two home run 8/20 at Kane County 6:30 PM performance on Opening Night. A former Dodgers prospect, Sandoval was traded to the Seattle Mariners in late
Arkansas Travelers (Double-A) March of this season. His two clouts in the opener on Saturday night gave him his seventh career multi-home run game. Sandoval now has 34 professional career home runs. Texas League (North) 1-2 T2nd 1.0 GB Home Runs by the Numbers: Thursday night’s three home runs by the LumberKings proved to be the difference Last Night: L, 5-3, vs. San Antonio in a 7-2 win. Sandoval’s first home run of the game was one of the hardest hit balls ever recorded at Ashford University Field with an exit velocity of 108 MPH. Five pitches later Jack Larsen added a home run to go back- Meijas (ARK), 1-4, 2B, 2 K to-back, a ball estimated to have traveled 414 feet. When Sandoval’s second home run lands we will pass along Naylor (SA), 2-3, R, 2B, 3 RBI the distance.
Allen (SA), W, 5 IP, R, 4 BB, 6 K MWL 1st Half Standings Grace Period: The 2018 Minor League season opens with a litany of new rules. Among the rules unique to the Minor Leagues will be extra inning rules where teams will begin each extra inning with a runner at second base. Modesto Nuts (High-A) Teams in the Midwest League will be limited to 10 mound visits a game but there will be grace period allowing MWL Western Division California League (North) player time to get accustomed to the new rule. April 20th is the date in which umpires will be asked to enforce the W-L GB 1-2 T3rd 1.0 GB 10 mound visits per game rule. Beloit 2-0 - Last Night: L, 9-8 vs. Lancaster Cedar Rapids 2-0 - New Skippers: Both lineup cards for the season opener will be turned in by managers in their first years with Morgan (MOD), 2-5, R,2B,HR, 4RBI their respective clubs. Denny Hocking, a 13-year Major League veteran, primarily with the Minnesota Twins, is Clinton 1-0 0.5 Nevin (LAN), 3-4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI in his first season as a manager in the Mariners organization but has previously managed the Arizona League Burlington 1-1 1.0 Anderson (MOD), L, .2 IP,4 R, K Angels and for the Class High- A Inland Empire 66ers, also in the Angels system. Cougars manager Blake Lalli Peoria 1-1 1.0 enters his first season as a coach after ending his playing in 2017 in Triple-A with the Gwinnett Braves. Lalli Kane County 0-1 1.5
made three stops at the Major Leagues his first with the Chicago Cubs in 2012, the second with the Milwaukee Quad Cities 0-2 2.0 Brewers in 2013, and lastly with the Atlanta Braves in 2016. Wisconsin 0-2 2.0 Clinton LumberKings (Class A) Midwest League (West) Top Prospects: The LumberKings begin the 2018 season with three of the Mariners top 30 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. Infielder Joseph Rosa comes in at 23. Left-handed pitcher Oliver Jaskie is ranked at 25. And MWL Eastern Division 1-0 3rd 1.0 GB Outfielder Greifer Andrade is labeled at 29. Making Baseball America’s top 30 is infielder Johnny Adams who W-L GB Last Night: W, 7-2 vs. Kane County is listed as the Mariners 27th best prospect. Bowling Green 3-0 - Sandoval (CLI), 2-4, 2 R, 2HR,4 RBI Lake County 2-0 0.5 Chisholm (KC), 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K Those Guys Top Prospects: The Kane County Cougars enter the 2018 season with four of the Arizona Lansing 2-0 0.5 Diamondbacks top 30 porspects, according to MLB Pipeline. 2017 returner and infielder Jasrado “Jaz” Chisholm Wells (CLI), W, 6 IP, 2 R, 3 BB, 6 K is ranked third in the organization. Left-handed pitcher Abraham Almonte owns the 22 ranking. Right-handed South Bend 1-1 1.5 pitcher Brian Shaffer is labeled as the 24th best prospect. Third basemen Eudy Ramos is ranked 28th in the West Michigan 1-1 1.5 Everett Aquasox (Rookie) Diamondbacks farm system. Fort Wayne 0-2 2.5 Great Lakes 0-2 2.5 Northwest League (North) This date in baseball history: On this date in 1966, at the Astrodome, the Astros and Dodgers play baseball's Dayton 0-3 3.0 0-0 T1st 0.0 GB first game on synthetic grass. Thanks to the Monsanto chemical company, who proposed using an experimental *First Half Division Champion **Not Playing** playing surface of nylon grass, the plan to play on an all-dirt field, necessitated by the need to paint the dome's %First Half Wild Card Winner glass panes to reduce the glare which prevented natural grass from growing, was alleviated by the use of
'AstroTurf'.
AZL Mariners (Rookie) Arizona League (West) Broadcast Information: Erik Oas returns for his second season as the “voice” of LumberKings baseball. All 0-0 T1st 0.0 GB games will be broadcast live on 100.3 FM WCCI and online at LumberKings.com via the TuneIn Radio App.
**Not Playing** Upcoming Probable Pitchers: Clinton/Opponents.
MON 4/9 vs. Wisconsin RH Ray Kerr (0-0, -.--) vs. RH Christian Taugner (0-0, -.--) 6:30 p.m. TUE 4/10 vs. Wisconsin RH Ryne Inman (0-0, -.--) vs. TBA 12:00 p.m. WEDSeries 4/11 Informationvs. Wisconsin LH Nick Wells (1-0, 3.60) vs. TBA 11:30 a.m. THU 4/12 vs. Wisconsin RH Tommy Romero (0-0, -.--) vs. TBA 6:30 p.m.
Today’s Starting Pitchers
#29 Tommy Romero HT: 6-2 WT: 225 Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 20 Born: July 8, 1997 Resides: New Brunswick, New York Acquired: Selected in 15th round of June 2017 First-Year Player Draft
LAST TIME OUT: This will be Romero’s first career start in the Midwest League and thus his Clinton LumberKings debut.
AGAINST THE COUGARS: This will be Romero’s first career start against the Kane County Cougars
2017: Began professional career with Rookie AZL Mariners…among Arizona League leaders, ranked T2nd with 5 wins and T9th with 51 strikeouts…earned the win in his professional debut on June 28 at AZL Indians (3.0,1,0,0,2,2,WP)…after allowing 8 earned runs over his first 10.1 innings (4 G), went 4-1 with a 0.55 ERA (2 ER, 33.0 IP) over his final 9 appearances.
Miscellaneous/Personal: Thomas Romero…played 2 seasons at Eastern Florida State College (2016-17)…in 2017 named NJCAA Division I first team All-American and FCSAA Pitcher of the Year after helping guide the Titans to 31 wins and a trip to the state tournament; led NJCAA Division I baseball in strikeouts with 136 and was 5th ERA with a 1.13 earned run average … celebrity crush is Kate Upton … favorite Pokemon is Charizard
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#36 Oliver Jaskie HT: 6-3 WT: 210 Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 22 Born: November 7, 1995 Resides: Alda, Michigan Acquired: Selected in 6th round of June 2017 First-Year Player Draft
LAST TIME OUT: This will be Jaskie’s first career start in the Midwest League and thus his Clinton LumberKings debut.
AGAINST THE COUGARS: This will be Jaskie’s first career start against the Kane County Cougars
2017: Began his professional career with Short-A Everett, appearing in 13 games.
Miscellaneous/Personal: Oliver Hale Jaskie…graduated from Grandville (MI) High School in 2014…spent 3 seasons at the University of Michigan (2015-17)…in 2017 named All-Big Ten First Team selection and ABCA/Rawlings All-Mideast Region First Team selection … celebrity crush is Carrie Underwood … says that teammate Austin Hutchison is a must follow on Twitter … believes he most compares to Travis Wood among big league pitchers. 2018 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS WITH CLASS A CLINTON (relief appearances in italics) Date vs. DEC IP H R ER BB K HR HB WP BK ERA RESULT
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LUMBERKINGS POSITION PLAYER SNAPSHOTS #26 – Adams, Johnny Ht: 6’0”, Wt: 198 Born: 9/2/94 Resides: Walpole, MA INF Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 22nd round in June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: Boston College 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day Roster 2017: Began his professional career with Short-A Everett...among Northwest League leaders ranked 4th in average (.316), 6th in OPS (.819), 7th in slugging percentage (.445), T8th in on-bae percentage (.374), 12th in hits (66), 13th in runs scored (39) 16th in total bases (93), T19th in home runs (5) and T20th in doubles (12)…recorded a season-high 8-game hitting streak, July 5-13 (.406/13x32, 6 R, 3 2B, 8 RBI, 4 BB, SB). Miscellaneous/Personal: John Joseph Adams…member of the 2007 Little League World Series team that advanced to Williamsport in 2007…graduated from Walpole (MA) High School in 2013… made USA Baseball NTIS North Atlantic Team roster in 2011…spent 4 seasons at Boston College …is color blind … if he was not playing baseball said he would be working in music.
Last Game: 1-4, R, K Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 1-4, R, K Hits: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 4, 8/7/17 at Salem-Keizer vs. KC: 1-4, R, K Runs: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 3, 7/24/17 vs. Boise RBI: 4, 7/24/17 vs. Boise Last HR: 8/7/17 at S-K (off Stetson Woods) Career HRs: 5 SO: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 4, 7/29/17 vs. Spokane Hitting Streak: Current: 1 (1-4) Longest: Walks: 2 (3x), last: 7/25/17 at Spokane On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB: 1 (4x), last: 8/5/17 at Salem-Keizer
#37 –Andrade, Griefer Ht: 6’0”, Wt: 170 Born: 1/27/97 Resides: Paramo Tucani, Venezuela OF Mariners Acquisition: Signed as free agent on July 3rd, 2013 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day Roster 2017: Appeared in 55 games with Short-A Everett…among Northwest League leaders ranked T9th in RBI (35)…on the 7-day disabled list after having appendectomy surgery, July 8-24 2016: Spent majority of the season with Rookie AZL Mariners, but also appeared in 4 games with Everett (6/16-22 & 7/2/6)…recorded first career multi-home run game on Aug. 22 vs. AZL White Sox (2x3, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, HBP) 2015: Spent with the DSL Mariners-1…reached base safely in 47 of 57 games, including 42 games with at least 1 hit…recorded a season-high 4 hits on July 27 vs. DSL Rockies (4x5, 3 R, 3 RBI)…recorded 5 consecutive multi-hit games, Aug. 18-22 (.440/11x25, 6 R, 3 2B, HR, 3 RBI, SB) 2014: Began professional career with the VSL Mariners… hit safely in 18 of 19 games, May 16-June 12 (.365/27x74, 16 R, 8 2B, 13 RBI, 7 SB)… also appeared in 5 games with the DSL Mariners, Aug. 16-21 Miscellaneous/Personal: Greifer Chourio Andrade … despite hailing from Venezuela says if he did not have a career in baseball he would be working for the CIA… celebrity crush is Rihanna
Last Game: 1-4, R, RBI, K Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 1-4, R, RBI, K Hits: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 4 (2x), last: 8/12/17 at Boise vs. KC: 1-4, R, RBI, K Runs: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 3 (4x), last: 8/14/17 at Boise RBI: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 4 (2x), last: 8/12/17 at Boise Last HR: 8/27/17 vs. VAN (off Juan Nunez) Career HRs: 11 SO: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 4, 7/8/15 at DSL Yankees Hitting Streak: Current: 1 (1-4) Longest: Walks: 2 (4x), last: 8/15/16 vs. AZL Padres On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB: #23 – Boyd, Louis Ht: 5’11”, Wt: 175 Born: 5/4/95 Resides: North Vancouver, Canada INF Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 24th round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: University of Arizona 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day Roster 2017: Spent the majority of the season with Rookie AZL Mariners, but also appeared in games with Short-A Everett (8/9-14) and A Clinton (8/15-end of the season)…ranked T8th in the Arizona League with 14 doubles…recorded at least 1 hit in 22 of 28 games, including 11 multi-hit games Miscellaneous/Personal: Louis Lloyd John Boyd…graduated Sutherland Secondary (North Vancouver, BC) School in 2013…played two seasons at Cochise College in Douglas Arizona (2014-15) before transferring for final two seasons at University of Arizona (2016-17) … favorite baseball memory was playing in the College Baseball World Series in 2016 … favorite guilty pleasure song is “Problem” by Ariana Grande
Last Game: Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: Hits: 3 (3x), last: 8/24/17 at BUR vs. KC: Runs: 2, (several times) RBI: 3, 7/6/18 vs. AZL Padres Last HR: Career HRs: 0 SO: 2, (several times) Hitting Streak: Current: Longest: Walks: 1, (several times) On-Base Streak: Current: Longest: SB: 1, (several times)
#2 – Cooke, Billy Ht: 5’10”, Wt: 175 Born: 9/26/95 Resides: Maitland, Florida OF Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 8th round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: Coastal Carolina University 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day Roster 2017: Spent majority of the season with A Clinton, but also appeared in 3 games with Short-A Everett (6/23-26)…made professional debut with Everett on June 23 at Tri-City (2x4, R); singled in his first two professional at- bat…promoted to Clinton on June 27…hit first career home run on July 9 at Quad Cities (1x2, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, SB). Miscellaneous/Personal: William Joseph Cooke…graduated from Trinity Preparatory (FL) High School in 2013… member of the Orlando Scorpions, which won the 2013 Perfect Game WWBA World Championship…will graduate from Coastal Carolina University in 2018...member of the 2016 College World Series Championship team… named 2017 Sun Belt Player of the Year and third team Perfect Game/Rawlings All-American team … favorite guilty pleasure song is “Pocketful of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield. Last Game: 1-4, R, RBI, K Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 1-4, R, RBI, K Hits: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 2 (4x), last: 8/22/17 at BUR vs. KC: 1-4, R, RBI, K Runs: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 2 (2x), last: 8/24/17 at BUR RBI: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 2 (3x), last: 8/22/17 at BUR Last HR: 8/3/1717 at WIS (off Braden Webb) Career HRs: 2 SO: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 4, 7/13/17 vs. DAY Hitting Streak: Current: 1 (1-4) Longest: Walks: 1, (several times) On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB:
LUMBERKINGS POSITION PLAYER SNAPSHOTS
#13 – Costello, Ryan Ht: 6’2”, Wt: 190 Born: 6/13/96 Resides: Wethersfield, CT INF Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 24th round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: University of Arizona 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day Roster 2017: Began professional career with Rookie AZL Mariners, appearing in 44 games…led the Arizona League in OPS (1.064), while also ranking 2nd in slugging percentage (.634), 3rd in on-base percentage (.430), extra-base hits (24), total bases (90) and RBI (38), T3rd in home runs (8), T4th in average (.331), T11th in walks (26), T12th in doubles (13), T18th in runs scored (31) and T19th in hits (47)…homered in his first career plate appearance on June 24 at AZL Padres-2 (1x3, 2 R, HR, RBI, 2 BB). Miscellaneous/Personal: Ryan Christopher Costello…graduated from Wethersfield (CT) High School in 2014… spent 3 seasons at Central Connecticut State University, 2015-17 … favorite guilty pleasure song is “Party in the USA “ by Miley Cyrus … celebrity crush is model and actress Emily Ratajkowski. Last Game: 0-2, 2 BB Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 0-2, 2 BB Hits: 4 (2x), last: 8/31/17 at AZL Padres vs. KC: 0-2, 2 BB Runs: 3 (2x), last: 8/11/17 vs. AZL Padres RBI: 4 (2x), last: 8/29/17 at AZL A’s Last HR: 8/29/17 at AZL A’s (off Rafael Kelly) Career HRs: 8 SO: 3, 7/8/17 at AZL Rangers Hitting Streak: Current: Longest: Walks: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 2, (several times) On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB: 1, (several times)
#5 – Helder, Eugene Ht: 5’11”, Wt: 165 Born: 2/26/96 Resides: Orangestad, Aruba INF Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent October 29, 2013 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day Roster 2017: Spent the majority of the season with Short-A Everett, but also appeared in 5 games with AAA Tacoma (5/31-6/2 and 9/2-end of the season)…led the Northwest League in hits with 87, while also ranking 2nd in at-bats (286), T2nd in total bases (117), 3rd in total plate appearances (314), 4th in RBI (43), T5th in games (70), T6th in triples (5), T7th in runs scored (44), T8th in extra-base hits (21), 9th in average (.304), T10th in doubles (14), … named Northwest League Player of the Month by MiLB.com; hit safely in 24 of 27 games in July, batting .374 (40x107) with 23 runs scored, 5 doubles, 4 triples, 1 home run, 22 RBI, 1 HBP, 12 walks and 2 stolen bases…recorded a season-high 13-game hitting streak, July 18-Aug. 3 (.415/22x53, 11 R, 3 2B, 3B, 11 RBI, HBP, 9 BB, 2 SB). 2016: Appeared in 59 games with Rookie DSL Mariners 2015: Finished first season with the DSL Mariners-1 after spending the 2014 season with the VSL Mariners…reached base safely in 46 of 58 games, including 42 games with at least 1 hit…recorded 23 multi-hit games, including a season-high 5 hits on Aug. 6 vs. DSL Twins (5x5, R, 3 2B, 3 RBI, SB)…2016: Appeared in 59 games with Rookie DSL Mariners 2014: Began professional career with the Mariners in the Venezuelan Summer League…recorded 2 season-high 10-game hit streaks: May 26-June 14 (.375/14x43, 8 R, 2 2B, 5 RBI, 4 BB, 3 SB) and July 5-17 (.317/13x41, 6 R, 6 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 BB, SB) Miscellaneous/Personal: Eugene Alexander Helder Jr… began playing baseball at the age of three … favorite Pokemon is Pikachu
Last Game: 2-2, 2 R, 2B, 2 BB Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 2-2, 2 R, 2B, 2 BB Hits: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 5, 8/6/15 vs. DSL Twins vs. KC: 2-2, 2 R, 2B, 2 BB Runs: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 4, 6/18/14 at VSL Rays RBI: 4, 6/18/16 at DSL Giants Last HR: 7/3/17 at Hillsboro (off Mitchell Aker) Career HRs: 4 SO: 2, (several times) Hitting Streak: Current: Longest: Walks: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 3, (several times) On-Base Streak: Current: Longest: SB: 2, (several times) #3 – Larsen, Jack Ht: 6’1”,Wt: 195 Born: 1/13/95 Resides: Mission Viejo, CA OF Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent June 19, 2017 School: UC San Diego 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day Roster 2017: Began professional career with Rookie AZL Mariners…among Arizona League leaders ranked T5th in walks (33) and T7th in triples (6)…hit first career home run on July 17 at AZL Padres-2 (2x3, 2 R, HR, RBI, 2 BB)…recorded a season-high 14-game hitting streak, July 8-29 (.392/20x51, 12 R, 2 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 15 RBI, 12 BB) Miscellaneous/Personal: Jack H. Larsen…graduated from Capistrano Valley (CA) High School in 2013… graduated from University of California, San Diego … favorite guilty pleasure song is “California Girls” by Katy Perry Last Game: 1-4, R, HR, RBI, 2 K Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 1-4, R, HR, RBI, 2 K Hits: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 2, (several times) vs. KC: 1-4, R, HR, RBI, 2 K Runs: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 3 (2x), last: 8/31/17 at AZL Padres RBI: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 3, (several times) Last HR: 4/7/18 vs. AZL Padres (off Mack Lemieux) Career HRs: 4 SO: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 3, (several times) Hitting Streak: Current: 1 (1-4) Longest: Walks: 3, (several times) On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB: 1, (several times) #11 – Ojeda, Dimas Ht: 6’1”, Wt: 195 Born: 9/19/95 Resides: Fort Worth, TX OF Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 17th round, June 2016 First-Year Player Draft School: McLennan Community College 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Appeared in 106 games with A Clinton in first full season in the minor leagues…received the Dan Wilson Minor League Community Service Award for his individual effort in the Clinton community over the course of the season 2016: Split season between the Rookie AZL Mariners (6/20-7/20) and Short-A Everett (7/21-end of season) in first professional season…hit first career home run on June 29 vs. AZL Cubs (1x2, R, HR, 2 RBI, HBP Miscellaneous/Personal: Dimas Ojeda…graduated from Haltom (TX) High School in 2013…named District Utility Player of the Year in 2012 and the District Defensive Player of the Year in 2013…attended McLennan Community College from 2014-2016… favorite baseball memory was playing in the Junior College World Series … is ambidextrous Last Game: Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: Hits: 3, (several times) vs. KC: Runs: 2, (several times) RBI: 3 (2x), last: 7/22/17 at LC Last HR: 8/31/17 vs. KC (off Mack Lemieux) Career HRs: 10 SO: 3, (several times) Hitting Streak: Current: Longest: Walks: 2 (2x), last: 8/16/16 vs. S-K On-Base Streak: Current: Longest: SB: 1 , (several times)
LUMBERKINGS POSITION PLAYER SNAPSHOTS #22 – Rosa, Joseph Ht: 5’10”, Wt: 165 Born: 3/6/97 Resides: Santiago, D.R. INF Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent on July 2, 2014 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Spent the majority of the season with Short-A Everett, but also appeared in AA Arkansas (4/13-17), AAA Tacoma (4/27-5/2) and A Clinton (8/7-12)…finished tied for the Northwest League with 26 extra-base hits, while also ranking T2nd in doubles (16), T9th in triples (4), T11th in home runs (6) and 12th in total bases (95)…was 1 of 3 players to represent Everett on the Northwest League All-Star team (0x3, R, BB)…recorded a season- high 12-game hitting streak, July 15-26 (.373/19x51, 4 2B, 3 3B, HR, 7 BI, 6 BB). 2016: Appeared in 43 games with Rookie AZL Mariners…also appeared in 4 games with High-A Bakersfield, June 1-11…ranked among the Arizona League leaders in triples (T4th/5), average (T8th/.305), slugging percentage (9th/.455), stolen bases (T11th/12), OPS (12th/.800), hits (T18th/47), total bases (19th/70) and RBI (T19th/19) 2015: Began professional career with the DSL Mariners-1 in the Dominican Summer League…among DSL leaders finished 2nd in runs scored (63), 7th in total plate appearances (314), 8th in at-bats (271), T8th in hits (84) and triples (7) and T13th in games (69. Miscellaneous/Personal: Nickname is El Nino … celebrity crush is Rihanna … favorite Pokemon is Pikachu
Last Game: 0-4, BB, 2 K Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 0-4, BB, 2 K Hits: 4, 7/15/16 vs. AZL Angels vs. KC: 0-4, BB, 2 K Runs: 4, 8/1/15 vs. DSL Mets RBI: 4, 8/13/17 at AZL Royals Last HR: 7/24/17 vs. Boise (off Nick Kennedy) Career HRs: 8 SO: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 3 (several times) Hitting Streak: Current: Longest: Walks: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 3 (2x), last: 7/8/17 vs. SK On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB: 4, 7/4/15 at DSL Rockies
#15 – Sandoval, Ariel Ht: 6’2”, Wt: 195 Born: 10/23/96 Resides: Sabana Grande de Boya, D.R. OF Mariners Acquisition: Trade with Los Angeles Dodgers on March 24th, 2018 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster … traded to the Seattle Mariners on March 24th 2017: Spent all of his season with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes … was twice placed on the disabled list in the month of May … collected two multi-homer games to bring his career total to six multi home run games … was the preseason Dodgers Baseball America number 11 prospect 2016: Assigned to the Midwest League with the Great Lakes Loons for Opening Day … earned a promotion to the High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on July 2 2015: Played all of his season with the Arizona League Dodgers … set a career high for average (.325) … recorded a career long 17-game hitting streak July 18 through August 8 during the streak Sandoval batted .433 … led the league in hits (65) and total bases (104) 2014: Made his States side debut on June 20 with the Arizona League Dodgers … hit his first professional career home run on August 7 against the Arizona League Mariners off Jerremiah Muhammad 2013: Signed his first professional contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent on June 1 in his native Dominican Republic at the age of 17 … made his professional debut on June 1 vs. the Dominican Summer League Royals Miscellaneous/Personal: Nicknamed Avispon which translates to the hornet …. Favorite movies is Transformers …favorite baseball movie is 42
Last Game: 2-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI, K Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 2-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI, K Hits: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 4, 2x last: 8/5/17 vs. LAN vs. KC: 2-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI, K Runs: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 3 (3x), last: 5/12/17 at DAY RBI: 4, 4/7 vs. KC 6, 8/15/15 at AZL Reds Last HR: 4/7/18 vs. KC (off Jake Winston) Career HRs: 34 SO: 1, 4/7 vs. KC 4, 5/29/17 vs. Stockton Hitting Streak: Current: 1 (2-4) Longest: Walks: 2, (several times) On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB: 2, (several times) #29 – Scott, Ryan Ht: 6’1”, Wt: 190 Born: 2/7/95 Resides: Chico, CA C Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent on February 7th, 2017 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Signed a Minor League contract with Seattle on Feb. 8… combined to appear in 39 games with AAA Tacoma (4/18-4/27), A Clinton (5/3, 6/8-6/29, 7/7-7/21), AA Arkansas (6/30-7/6) and High-A Modesto (7/22-9/4) 2016: Released from Minor League contract by the Dodgers on March 21…signed a Minor League contract with the Angels on April 4…appeared in 1 game with the AZL Angels before being transferred to Rookie Orem on June 15) 2015: Split season between A Great Lakes (4/13- 22 & 8/2), Rookie Ogden (6/18-8/11) and AZL Dodgers (8/15-8/18) 2014: Spent majority of the season with the AZL Dodgers, but also appeared in 4 games with Rookie Ogden (6/18-26) 2013: Began professional career with the Dodgers in the Arizona League, appearing in 16 games Miscellaneous/Personal: Won the hot dog race at Chase Field during game 7 of the 2001 World Series … least favorite food he is says does not exist because he like all food …favorite baseball memory was winning his High Schools State Championship … pregame ritual is to high five everyone or personal handsake
Last Game: 2-4 Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: 2-4 Hits: 2, 4/7 vs. KC 2, (several times) vs. KC: 2-4 Runs: 2, (several times) RBI: 2, (several times) Last HR: 7/10/16 vs. IDF (off Igol Feliz) Career HRs: 3 SO: 4, 4/16/15 vs. Lansing Hitting Streak: Current: 1 (2-4) Longest: Walks: 3, 7/28/14 vs. AZL PAD On-Base Streak: Current: 1 Longest: SB: 2, 4/22/15 vs. West Michigan #9 – Thurman, Nick Ht: 6’2”, Wt: 210 Born: 9/9/93 Resides: Belle Chasse, LA C Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent on June 20th, 2016 School: Louisiana - Layfayette 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Appeared in 91 games with A Clinton 2016: Appeared in 44 games with Short-A Everett in first professional season Miscellaneous/Personal: Favorite player growing up was Ichiro Suzuki … says if he was not a baseball player he would be an underwear model … default writing is cursive … has a heart shaped tattoo on his butt … celebrity crush is Halle Berry
Last Game: Season-Highs Career-Highs Series: Hits: 3, (several times) vs. KC: Runs: 2, (several times) RBI: 4, 5/31/17 at Beloit Last HR: 8/21/17 at PEO (off Frederis Parra) Career HRs: 7 SO: 5, 8/7/16 vs. Hillsboro Hitting Streak: Current: Longest: Walks: 3, 7/13/17 vs. Dayton On-Base Streak: Current: Longest: SB: 1, (several times)
LUMBERKINGS ON THE MOUND # 32 – Castellanos, Chris Ht: 5’10”, Wt: 185 Born: 5/8/95 Resides: Las Vegas, NV LHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in 23rd Round, June 2016 First-Year Player Draft School: Stanford University 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Split his first professional season between Rookie AZL Mariners, Short-A Everett (8/9-31) and AAA Tacoma (8/8 & 9/1-end of season)…combined to go 2-3 with a 3.86 ERA (16 ER, 37.1 IP) in 17 games 1 starts (6 BB, 55 K)…earned his first professional win in relief with Everett on Aug. 14 at Boise (1.2,1,0,0,2). Miscellaneous/Personal: Chris Castellanos…graduated from Long Beach Poly (CA) High School in 2013…tossed a perfect game during junior season on April 17, 2012 vs. Long Beach Wilson; Chase De Jong was the opposing starter…graduated from Stanford University in 2017 with an economics degree … threw a perfect game in high school … least favorite food is celery … favorite holiday is the 4th of July Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 3.2, 8/28/17 vs. Eugene Strikeouts: 9, 8/3/17 at AZL Indians
Walks: 2, 8/28/17 vs. Eugene ER Allowed: 3, (several times)
#20 – Chandler, Clay Ht: 6’3”, Wt: 180 Born: 4/27/94 Resides: Westwood, NJ LHP Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent on June 29, 2017 School: Wasbash Valley College 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Spent the majority of the season with Rookie AZL Mariners, but also appeared in 3 games with Short-A Everett (8/23-end of the season). Miscellaneous/Personal: Clay Chandler…graduated Ballard Memoria (KY) High School in 2013…pitched for Wasbash Valley (IL) College, 2014-15…played 2 seasons at Southeast Missouri (2016-17) … celebrity crush is Blake Lively … considers himself an outdoorsman … favorite holiday is the 4th of July
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Season Highs Career Highs 4/7 KC H (1) 3.0 2 0 0 1 6 0 Innings Pitched: 3.0, 4/7 vs. KC 6.0 (2x), last: 9/1/17 at SPO Strikeouts: 6, 4/7 vs. KC 7, 8/3/17 at AZL IND Walks: 3, 8/26/17 vs. EUG ER Allowed: 4 (2x), last: 8/18/17 AZL CUB
#16 – Clancy, Matt Ht: 5’11”, Wt: 190 Born: 4/1/94 Resides: Westwood, NJ LHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in 13th Round, June 2015 First-Year Player Draft School: St. John’s University 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Split season between A Clinton (4/6-5/5) and Short-A Everett (6/8-end of the season), going 1-1 with 7 saves and a 4.47 ERA (22 ER, 44.1 IP) in 30 games in relief…on the 7-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain, May 6-June 8…ranked T3rd in the Northwest League with 7 saves…. combined average 13.50 strikeouts per 9.0 innings (49 K, 32.2 IP) 2016: Appeared in only 1 game on rehab assignment with the AZL Mariners on Aug 23 after missing the entire season being on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder2015: Began his professional career with Short-A Everett…among the Northwest League pitching leaders ranked 3rd in games finished (19), T7th in saves (5) and T14th in appearances (22)…went 4-for-5 in save opportunities, including earning first career save on July 11 at Boise (2.1,1,0,0,2,2)... recorded first career win on July 6 vs. Hillsboro (1.1,2,0,0,2,2) Miscellaneous/Personal: Matthew James Clancy…graduated from Northern Valley Old Tappan (NJ) High School in 2012…attended St. John’s University from 2013-15 …. favorite baseball memory was beating Creighton in the Big East tournament where fellow LumberKing Dave Gerber played … pregame ritual is getting dressed, let us all hope he never forgets his ritual
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 3, (several times) Strikeouts: 6, 8/15/17 vs. SK
Walks: 2, (several times) ER Allowed: 4, 4/4/17 at WM #37 – De La Cruz, Adonis Ht: 6’2”, Wt: 170 Born: 12/20/94 Resides: Santiago Domingo, D.R. RHP Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent on February 15, 2013 2018: Assigned to Clinton LumberKings for Opening Day roster 2017: Made 18 relief appearances with Short-A Everett 2016: 2016: Made 18 relief appearances with the Rookie DSL Mariners…ranked T11th with 7 saves among all DSL relievers…did not allow an earned run over 16.1 innings over final 7 relief appearances (1 R), July 26- Aug. 23 (.194/12x62, 4 BB, 17 K) 2015: Spent season with DSL Mariners-2, converting to a pitcher…recorded first career win on Aug. 7 at DSL Astros-2 (5.0,4,2,0,0,2,HB) 2014: Spent second season with the Mariners in the DSL 2013: Began pro career with the Mariners in the Dominican Summer League Miscellaneous/Personal: Adonis Berd De La Cruz …celebrity crush is Selena Gomez … favorite baseball memory was watching the Red Sox win the 2004 World Series … nickname is La Makina which translates to the machine
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 6.0 (2x), last: 8/19/15 at DSL Astros Strikeouts: 8, 8/19/15 at DSL Astros Walks: 3, (several times) ER Allowed: 4, 6/17/15 vs. DSL NAT
#28 – Delaplane, Sam Ht: 5’11”, Wt:175 Born: 3/27/95 Resides: San Jose, CA RHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 23rd round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: Eastern Michigan University 2017: Spent majority of first professional season with Rookie AZL Mariners, but also appeared in 1 game with AAA Tacoma (9/4)…limited opponents to a .223 (27x121) average, while walking 8 and striking out 47 (13.65 SO/9.0 IP…ranked T16th in the Arizona League with 66 strikeouts…earned his first career win in relief with the AZL Mariners on Aug. 7 at AZL Royals (3.0,1,0,0,0,3). Miscellaneous/Personal: Samuel Louis Nathan Delaplane…graduated from Leigh (CA) High School in 2013… graduated from Eastern Michigan University (2014-17) … guilty pleasure song is “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley … Asked who plays the best pranks on the team and said “Not Oliver Jaskie.” Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp. Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 4.0, 8/2/17 vs. AZL IND Strikeouts: 6, 8/11/17 vs. AZL Padres Walks: 3, 7/12/17 at AZL Padres ER Allowed: 4, 7/28/17 vs. AZL White Sox
LUMBERKINGS ON THE MOUND #31 – Gerber, David Ht: 5’11”, Wt:190 Born: 9/24/94 Resides: Pinehurst, NC RHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 29th round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: Creighton University 2017: Split first professional season between the AZL Mariners (6/27-9), AA Arkansas (7/10-7/11) and Short-A Everett (7/12-25), going a combined 1-1 with 4 saves and a 2.19 ERA (3 ER, 12.1 IP) in 9 relief appearances. Miscellaneous/Personal: David Jordan Gerber…graduated from Neuqua Valley (IL) High School in 2013…played 4 seasons at Creighton University…brother Mike currently plays in the Detroit system … was once ranked 10th in the nation by Quizapp for Game of Thrones trivia and once beat the number one ranked European player … favorite baseball memory was playing on the same field with his brother at Creighton …favorite Pokemon was Blastoid
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp. Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 3.0, 7/3/16 at AZL Royals Strikeouts: 4, 7/3/16 at AZL Royals Walks: 1 (2x) last: 7/13/17 at Tri-City ER Allowed: 2, 7/23/17 vs. Boise
#4 – Hutchison, Austin Ht: 6’1”, Wt: 205 Born: 4/9/95 Resides: Douglas, GA RHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 26th round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: University of Mount Olive 2017: Appeared in 14 games, 2 starts with Rookie AZL Mariners (6/17-7/5, 7/9-8/10, 8/12-14 & 8/18-22), High-A Modesto (8/11), AA Arkansas (8/15-17 & 8/23-end of the season) and AAA Tacoma (7/6-8), going 202 with a 2.17 ERA (9 ER, 37.1 IP)…recorded his first career win in relief on July 12 at AZL Rangers (2.0,4,2,2,0,2,HR) Miscellaneous/Personal: Austin Lavonne Hutchison…graduated from Jefferson County (TN) High School in 2013…attended East Tennessee State University in 2014 and Chattanooga State Community College in 2015 before transferring the University of Mount Olive (NC) for final 2 seasons (2016-17 Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp. Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 5.0, 8/1/17 at AZL Padres 4/7 KC 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Strikeouts: 4, 8/28/17 at NW Arkansas Walks: 3, 8/23/17 at Tulsa ER Allowed: 2, (several times)
#10 – Inman, Ryne Ht: 6’5”, Wt: 215 Born: 5/13/96 Resides: Lawrenceville, GA RHP Mariners Acquisition: Signed as Free Agent, July 19, 2011 2017: Split season between A Clinton (5/6-8) (5/7, 7/21-8/31) and Short-A Everett (6/15-7/20), appearing in 16 games, 14 starts. 2016: Spent season with Rookie AZL Mariners…ranked among the Arizona League leaders in hits allowed (1st/73), starts (T1st/12), innings pitched (2nd/62.1), total batters faced (2nd/275), runs allowed (T4th/39) and strikeouts (T5th/52)…also among AZL starters ranked 2nd in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (7.53) and opponent batting average (.285) and 3rd in walks per 9.0 innings (3.14)…tossed season-high 15.0 scoreless innings over 4 starts, July 30-Aug. 2015: 2015: Began his professional career with the AZL Mariners… limited opponents to a .185 (20x108) average, while walking 8 and striking out 27…earned first career win on July 20 at AZL Reds (3.0,3,0,0,0,3) Miscellaneous/Personal: Ryne Walker Inman…graduated from Parkview (GA) High School in 2014…also attended Peachtree Ridge (GA) High School…led Parkview to back-to-back appearances in the state semifinals in Class AAAAAA … favorite baseball movie Bull Durham … celebrity crush is Jennifer Aniston … favorite lunch meal is krabby patty … pregame ritual is nunchucking (give him a wide birth in the clubhouse)
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp. Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 6.0 (2x), last: 6/20/17 at Tri-City Strikeouts: 9, 7/5/17 vs. Tri-City Walks: 4, (several times) ER Allowed: 6 (2x), last: 7/23/17 at LC
#36 –Jaskie, Oliver Ht: 6’,4”, Wt: 215 Born: 11/17/95 Resides: Ada, MI LHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in the 6th round, June 2016 First-Year Player Draft School: Millersville University 2017: Began his professional career with Short-A Everett, appearing in 13 games. Miscellaneous/Personal: Oliver Hale Jaskie…graduated from Grandville (MI) High School in 2014…spent 3 seasons at the University of Michigan (2015-17)…in 2017 named All-Big Ten First Team selection and ABCA/Rawlings All-Mideast Region First Team selection … celebrity crush is Carrie Underwood … says that teammate Austin Hutchison is a must follow on Twitter … believes he most compares to Travis Wood among big league pitchers. Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 4.0 (2x), last: 8/17/17 vs. Tri-City Strikeouts: 5.0 (2x), last: 8/7/17 at SK
Walks: 2, (several times) ER Allowed: 5 (2x), last: 7/25/17 at Spokane
LUMBERKINGS ON THE MOUND #8 – Kerr, Ray Ht: 6’2” , Wt: 185 Born: 9/10/94 Resides: Reno, NV LHP Mariners Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, on August 22, 2017 School: Lassen Community College 2017: Made his professional debut in only appearance with the AZL Mariners on Sept. 1 vs. the AZL Angels (1.0,0,0,0,0,2). Miscellaneous/Personal: Raymond Alexander Kerr…graduated from Hug (NV) High School in 2013…attended Mendocino College in 2014 before transferring to Lassen Community College (2016-17) … has a dog named Orie … loves to fish and says that if he was not a baseball players he would be fishing
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 1.0, 9/1/17 vs. AZL Angels Strikeouts: 2, 9/1/17 vs. AZL Angels Walks: none ER Allowed: none
#27 – Kober, Collin Ht: 6’0” , Wt: 185 Born: 9/8/94 Resides: Lake Charles, LA RHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in 27th round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: McNeese State University 2017: Spent the majority of his first professional season with Rookie AZL Mariners, but also appeared in 4 games with AA Arkansas (7/28-8/15)… recorded the win in his first career appearance on June 27 vs. AZL Indians (2.0,1,0,0,1,4). Miscellaneous/Personal: Collin Ray Kober…graduated from Sam Houston (LA) High School in 2013…graduated McNeese State University in 2017 … loves hunting and fishing … says he would be a chiropractor is he were not in baseball Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 2.0, (several times) Strikeouts: 4 (2x), last 7/4/17 at AZL Angels Walks: 1, (several times) ER Allowed: 2 (2x), last: 8/23/17 vs. AZL Padres
#18 –Romero, Tommy Ht: 6’2”, Wt: 225 Born: 7/8/97 Resides: New Brumswick, NY RHP Mariners Acquisition: Selected in 15th round, June 2017 First-Year Player Draft School: Eastern Florida State 2017: Began professional career with Rookie AZL Mariners…among Arizona League leaders, ranked T2nd with 5 wins and T9th with 51 strikeouts…earned the win in his professional debut on June 28 at AZL Indians (3.0,1,0,0,2,2,WP)…after allowing 8 earned runs over his first 10.1 innings (4 G), went 4-1 with a 0.55 ERA (2 ER, 33.0 IP) over his final 9 appearances. Miscellaneous/Personal: Thomas Romero…played 2 seasons at Eastern Florida State College (2016-17)…in 2017 named NJCAA Division I first team All-American and FCSAA Pitcher of the Year after helping guide the Titans to 31 wins and a trip to the state tournament; led NJCAA Division I baseball in strikeouts with 136 and was 5th ERA with a 1.13 earned run average … celebrity crush is Kate Upton … favorite Pokemon is Charizard
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 5.0 (2x), last: 8/24/17 vs. AZL A’s Strikeouts: 10, 8/19/17 at AZL Padres Walks: 3, 8/14/17 vs. AZL Arizona ER Allowed: 4, 7/14/17 vs. AZL Cubs
#18 –Wells, Nick Ht: 6’5”, Wt: 200 Born: 2/21/96 Resides: Alexandria, VA LHP Mariners Acquisition: Acquired by Seattle along with LH Rob Rasmussen and LH Nick Brentz from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Mark Lowe on July 31 2017: Made 25 starts with A Clinton 2016: Made 18 starts with A Clinton…on the disabled list with a left oblique strain, June 17-Aug. 12…appeared in 4 games with the AZL Mariners on rehab assignment, July 26-Aug. 12. 2015: Began season with Bluefield (TOR) in the Appalachian League, but finished with Short-A Everett after joining the Mariners organization in a trade…acquired by Seattle along with LH Rob Rasmussen and LH Jake Brentz from Toronto in exchange for RHP Mark Lowe on July 31…named Northwest League Player of the Week, Aug. 3-9 (5.0,1,0,0,0,8) 2014: Began professional season with the GCL Blue Jays…earned first career win on Aug. 18 vs. GCL Tigers (4.0,5,2,2,1,1) Miscellaneous/Personal: Nicholas David Wells…graduated Battlefield (VA) High School in 2014…selected in the 3rd round of the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft by Toronto … celebrity crush is Margot Robbie … is allergic to peanuts
Last 5 Outings (relief appearances in italics) Season Highs Career Highs Date Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA Innings Pitched: 6.0, (several times) 4/7 KC W (1) 5.0 2 2 2 3 6 0 Strikeouts: 9, 4/10/17 vs. BEL
Walks: 6, 5/30/17 at BUR ER Allowed: 8, 5/25/17 vs. WIS
Hitting Streaks of 10+ Games (0) MIDWEST LEAGUE PITCHER OF
Games Player Dates Stats THE WEEK
AWARD WINNERS 2017
Games Decided In Final At-Bats (0-0) Games Won in Bold Walk-Off Games (0-0)
Date Opp Result Notes
RUNS BY INNING Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th X- Totals Innings Opponent 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 LumberKings 0 1 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 7
QUALITY STARTS (0) W-L: 0-0 LUMBERKINGSS RECORDS IN 2017 Quality starts: 6 IP or more, 3 ER or less Total HOME ROAD Overall Record 1-0 1-0 Date Pitcher Opp Dec IP H R ER BB K HRA 1st Half Record 1-0 1-0
2nd Half Record
LUMBERKINGS VS. MIDWEST LEAGUE IN 2018 vs. Western Division 1-0 1-0 Home Road Total vs. Eastern Division vs. Beloit Snappers Burlington Bees Series Openers (& 1-game srs) 1-0 1-0 Cedar Rapids Kernels Series Finales Kane County Cougars 1-0 1-0 After Off Days Peoria Chiefs Quad Cities River Bandits LumberKings Score First Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Opponents Score First 1-0 1-0 Total vs. Western Division 1-0 Games Won/Lost In Last ABs Come-From-Behind Wins 1-0 1-0 vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods Losses After Leading Dayton Dragons Bat Around For/Against Fort Wayne TinCaps Great Lake Loons LumberKings start RHP Lake County Captains LumberKings start LHP 1-0 1-0 Lansing Lugnuts vs. RH Starter South Bend Cubs vs. LH Starter 1-0 1-0 West Michigan Whitecaps LumberKings Starter 6+ IP Total vs. Eastern Division LumberKings Starter 7+ IP LumberKIngs Starter 8+ IP
More Hits than opp. 1-0 1-0 Equal # of Hits Less Hits than opp. LumberKings Homer 1-0 1-0 LumberKings Allow Homer
When Scoring 0-3 When Scoring 4-6 When Scoring 7+ 1-0 1-0
Commit 0 Errors Commit 1-2 Errors 1-0 1-0 Commit 3+ Errors
Leading After 7th 1-0 1-0 Tied After 7th Trailing After 7th Leading After 8th 1-0 1-0 Tied After 8th Trailing After 8th
Extra Innings One-Run Games Two-Run Games 5+ Run Games 1-0 1-0 Day Games Night Games 1-0 1-0 Shutout Record Doubleheader Record Series Record (W-L-T)
April Record 1-0 1-0 May Record June Record July Record August Record September Record
Home Run Breakdown
Home Run Breakdown Outs vs. CLI GRAND SLAMS (0) PLAYER No. H/R Solo 2R 3R GS 0 1 2 LHP RHP GT GA Rec. Last Ariel Sandoval 2 2/ 2 1 1 1 1 1 1-0 4/7 vs. KC INSIDE THE PARK (0) Jack Larsen 1 1/ 1 1 1 1-0 4/7 vs. KC MULTI-HR GAMES (0)
PINCH-HIT HOMERS (0)
BACK-TO-BACK HR (1)
WALK-OFF HR (0)
CONSEC. HR GAMES (0)
LEAD OFF GAME (0) TOTAL 3 3/ 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1-0
Base Running Breakdown
BASERUNNING INFORMATION PLAYER SB - ATT SB2 – ATT SB3 - ATT SBH - ATT CS PO Adams 1-1 1-1 1-1 Rosa 0-1 0-1 0-1 1
TOTALS: 1-2 1-2 1-2 1
Starting vs. Relief Pitcher Breakdown
STARTER/RELIEVER BREAKDOWN
W L S ERA R ER IP BB K HRA
Starters: 1 0 0 3.60 2 2 5.0 3 6 0
Relievers: 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 4.0 1 7 0 Totals: 1 0 0 2.00 2 2 9.0 4 13 0
Record Started by Position/Batting Order
Games Started By Position C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH Scott (1-0) Costello (1-0) Rosa (1-0) Helder (1-0) Adams (1-0) Andrade (1-0) Cooke (1-0) Larsen (1-0) Sandoval (1-0)
Games Started By Batting Order Leadoff 2 3 Cleanup 5 6 7 8 9 Rosa (1-0) Helder (1-0) Sandoval (1-0) Larsen (1-0) Adams (1-0) Costello (1-0) Andrade (1-0) Scott (1-0) Cooke (1-0)
Multi-Hit Games Multi-RBI Games Hitter 2 3 4 5+ Total Hitter 2 3 4 5+ Total Sandoval 1 1 Sandoval 1 1 Helder 1 1 Scott 1 1
The Last Time the LumberKings…
Hit a home run… 4/7/18 vs. KC (Ariel Sandoval off Jake Winston) Allowed a home run… 9/2/17 at BUR (Stephen Kerr off Tim Viehoff)
Had inside the park home run… 6/16/17 vs. BEL (Nick Thurman off Matt Milburn)
Hit a grand slam… 5/31/17 at BEL (Kristian Brito & Nick Thurman off Mitchell Jordan) Allowed a grand slam… 8/19/17 at PEO (Stefan Trosclair off Nick Wells)
Pitched a shutout… 9/4/17 at BUR, 1-0 win Were Shutout… 9/1/17 vs. KC, 5-0 loss
Scored 10 runs… 7/22/17 at LC (W, 12-5) Allowed 10 runs… 8/8/17 vs. PEO (L, 12-4)
Scored 15 runs… 5/16/17 at WIS (W, 15-3) Allowed 15 runs… 6/18/17 at QC (L, 16-3)
Scored 20 runs… 5/7/15 at BUR (W, 20-17) Allowed 20 runs… 8/31/11 at QC (L, 21-10)
Had a walk-off win… 8/31/17 vs. KC (W, 6-4, 10th inning) Had a walk-off loss… 6/27/17 at KC (L, 5-4, 9th inning)
Swept a series… 4/10/17 – 4/12/17 vs. BEL (3 games) Got swept… 4/24/17 – 4/26/17 at BEL(3 games)
Won in extra innings… 7/1/17 vs. CR (W, 2-1, 11 Inn.) Lost in extra innings… 5/5/17 at SB (L, 1-0, 19 Inn.)
Won 3 straight… 8/21/17 – 8/25/17, 5 games Lost 3 straight… 6/23/17 – 6/28/17, 5 games
Won 5 straight… 8/21/17 – 8/25/17, 5 games Lost 5 straight… 6/23/17 – 6/28/17, 5 games
10-game hit streak… Yojhan Quevedo 10, 6/29/17 – 7/9/17 15-game hit streak… Jhombeyker Morales, 15, 5/12/17 – 6/17/17 20-game hit streak… Robert Schuler, 23, 1956
20-game on-base streak… Dalton Kelly, 20, 4/19/16 - 5/12/16 25-game on-base streak… Dario Pizzano, 35, 7/18/13 – 8/26/13
Hit for the Cycle… 7/19/00 at KC, Josh Spoeri (5 AB) Allowed a Cycle… 7/26/10 at LAN, Brag Glenn (4 AB)
4-Home Run Game… 6/13/1959 at DBQ, Bobby Smith 3-Home Run Game… 4/16/10 vs. QC, Kalian Sams 3-HR Game Against… 5/15/06 vs.CR, Jordan Renz
5-Hit Game… 4/19/16 at PEO, Dalton Kelly 5-Hit Game Against… 9/3/15 vs. BEL, Joe Bennie
10+ Strikeouts (Indiv.) 5/12/17 vs. GL, Danny Garcia, 11 10+ Strikeouts Against (Indiv.) 8/18/17 at PEO, Anthony Shew, 11
Threw no-hitter (Ind.)… 7/17/13 vs. LAN, Victor Sanchez, (W, 1-0) Were No-hit (Ind.)… 9/1/11 vs. KC, Connor Grey, (L, 5-0)
Threw no-hitter (Combined)… 8/9/16 vs. Beloit; Pedro Vasquez, Joey Strain, Lukas Schiraldi, & Matt Walker (won 2-0) Were No-hit (Combined)… 7/23/15 at PEO; Jamie Garcia, Steve Sabatino, & Cody Schumacher (lost 2-0)
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CLINTON LUMBERKINGS DAY-BY-DAY 2018 DATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE REC. POS GB/GA WINNER LOSER SAVE TIME ATTEND. 4/5 @KC *Postponed* 4/6 @KC *Postponed* 4/7 KC W 7-2 1-0 2nd 1.0 Nick Wells (1-0) Mack Lemieux (0-1) 2:58 778 4/8 KC 4/9 WIS 4/10 WIS 4/11 WIS 4/12 WIS 4/13 @CR 4/14 @CR 4/15 @CR 4/16 OFF 4/17 BUR 4/18 BUR 4/19 BUR 4/20 BEL 4/21 BEL 4/22 BEL 4/23 @WIS 4/24 @WIS 4/25 @WIS 4/26 @WIS 4/27 @BEL 4/28 @BEL 4/29 @BEL 4/30 OFF 5/1 BG 5/2 BG 5/3 BG 5/4 DAY 5/5 DAY 5/6 DAY 5/7 @WM 5/8 @WM 5/9 @WM 5/10 @SB 5/11 @SB 5/12 @SB 5/13 OFF 5/14 @PEO 5/15 @PEO 5/16 @PEO 5/17 @PEO 5/18 CR 5/19 CR 5/20 CR 5/21 BUR 5/22 BUR 5/23 BUR 5/24 BUR 5/25 @CR 5/26 @CR 5/27 @CR 5/28 @CR 5/29 QC 5/30 QC 5/31 QC 6/1 PEO 6/2 PEO 6/3 PEO 6/4 OFF 6/5 @BUR 6/6 @BUR 6/7 @BUR 6/8 KC 6/9 KC 6/10 KC 6/11 KC 6/12 @QC 6/13 @QC 6/14 @QC 6/15 @BEL 6/16 @BEL 6/17 @BEL 6/18 OFF 6/19 A.S.G At Lansing 6/20 OFF
CLINTON LUMBERKINGS DAY-BY-DAY 2018 – SECOND HALF DATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE REC. POS GB/GA WINNER LOSER SAVE TIME ATTEND. 2nd Half 2nd Half 6/21 KC 6/22 KC 6/23 KC 6/24 KC 6/25 BUR 6/26 BUR 6/27 BUR 6/28 @WIS 6/29 @WIS 6/30 @WIS 7/1 @WIS 7/2 @KC 7/3 @KC 7/4 KC 7/5 KC 7/6 @BEL 7/7 @BEL 7/8 @BEL 7/9 @BEL 7/10 OFF 7/11 GL 7/12 GL 7/13 GL 7/14 LAN 7/15 LAN 7/16 LAN 7/17 OFF 7/18 @LC 7/19 @LC 7/20 @LC 7/21 @FW 7/22 @FW 7/23 @FW 7/24 OFF 7/25 @CR 7/26 @CR 7/27 @CR 7/28 PEO 7/29 PEO 7/30 PEO 7/31 PEO 8/1 @QC 8/2 @QC 8/3 @QC 8/4 WIS 8/5 WIS 8/6 WIS 8/7 OFF 8/8 @CR 8/9 @CR 8/10 @CR 8/11 @PEO 8/12 @PEO 8/13 @PEO 8/14 @PEO 8/15 BEL 8/16 BEL 8/17 BEL 8/18 @KC 8/19 @KC 8/20 @KC 8/21 @BUR 8/22 @BUR 8/23 @BUR 8/24 WIS 8/25 WIS 8/26 WIS 8/27 WIS 8/28 OFF 8/29 QC 8/30 QC 8/31 QC 9/1 @BUR 9/2 @BUR 9/2 @BUR
LUMBERKINGS 2018 HIGHS & LOWS
LumberKings Team Pitching LumberKings Team Offense Most Strikeouts, Game: 13, 4/7 vs. KC Most Runs, Game: 7, 4/7 vs. KC Most Walks, Game: 4, 4/7 vs. KC Most Runs, Inning: 3, 3rd inning, 4/7 vs. KC Most Pitchers Used, Game: 3, 4/7 vs. KC Most Hits, Game: 10, 4/7/ vs. KC 10 + Strikeouts: 1, last: 4/7 vs. KC Fewest Hits, Game: 15 + Strikeouts: 10+ Hits, Game: 1, last: 4/7/ vs. KC Shutouts: 20+ Hits, Game: Longest Scoreless Innings Streak: 4, 4/7 - present Most Stolen Bases, Game: 1, 4/7 vs. KC Most HR, Game: 3, 4/7 vs. KC LumberKings Individual Pitching Most Triples, Game: Most Runs Allowed, Game: 2, Nick Wells, 4/7 vs. KC Most Doubles, Game: 1, 4/7 vs. KC Most Earned Runs Allowed, Game: 2, Nick Wells, 4/7 vs. KC Most Runners Left on Base: 6, 4/7 vs. KC Most Hits Allowed, Game: 2, 2 pitchers Longest Scoreless Innings Streak: 4, 4/7 - present Most Home Runs Allowed, Game: Most Walks Allowed, Game: 3, Nick Wells, 4/7 vs. KC LumberKings Individual Offense Most Strikeouts, Game: 6, 2 pitchers Most HR, Game: 2, Ariel Sandoval, 4/7 vs. KC Most Strikeouts, Game, Reliever: 6, Clay Chandler, 4/7 vs. KC Most Triples, Game: Most Consecutive Strikeouts, Game: 2, 3 times, 4/7 vs. KC Most Doubles, Game: 1, Eugene Helder, 4/7 vs. KC Most Inn. Pitched, Game, Starter: 5.0, Nick Wells, 4/7 vs. KC Most Runs Scored, Game: 2, 2 players, 4/7 vs. KC Most Inn. Pitched, Game for Reliever: 3.0, Clay Chandler, 4/7 vs. KC Most RBI, Game: 4, Ariel Sandoval, 4/7 vs. KC Fewest Inn. Pitched, Game for Starter: Most Hits, Game: 2, several players, 4/7 vs. KC Most Stolen Bases, Game: 1, Stephen Rosa, 4/7 vs. KC Opponents Pitching Most Walks, Game: 2, 2 players, 4/7 vs. KC Most Strikeouts, Game (Team): 8, 4/7 vs. KC Most Strikeouts, Game: 2, 2 players, 4/7 vs. KC Most Strikeouts, Game (Indiv./Starter): 5, Mack Lemieux, 4/7 vs. KC Longest Hitting Streak: Most Strikeouts, Game (Indiv./Reliever): 2, Jake Winston, 4/7 vs. KC Longest On-Base Streak: Most Walks, Game (Team): 5, 4/7 vs. KC Most Walks, Game (Indiv.): 3, Mack Lemieux, 4/7 vs. KC Opponents Team Offense Most Home Runs Allowed (Indiv.): 2, Mack Lemieux, 4/7 vs. KC Most Runs, Game: 2, 4/7 vs. KC Most Inn. Pitched, Game (Indiv.): 3.2, Mack Lemieux, 4/7 vs. KC Most Runs, Inning: 1, twice, 4/7 vs. KC Most Pitchers Used, Game: 4, 4/7 vs. KC Most Hits, Game: 4, 4/7 vs. KC Fewest Hits, Game: 4, 4/7 vs. KC LumberKings Miscellaneous Season Highs and Lows 10+ Hit Games: Longest Winning Streak: 20+ Hit Games: Longest Winning Streak, Home: Most Stolen Bases, Game: Longest Winning Streak, Road: Most Home Runs, Game: Most Doubles, Game: 1, 4/7 vs. KC Longest Losing Streak: Most Triples, Game: Longest Losing Streak, Home: Most Runners Left on Base: 7, 4/7 vs. KC Longest Losing Streak, Road:
Opponent Individual Offense Largest Margin of Victory: 5, (7-2), 4/7 vs. KC Most Home Runs, Game (Indiv.): Largest Margin of Defeat: Most Doubles, Game (Indiv): 1, Jazz Chisholm, 4/7 vs. KC Most Triples, Game (Indiv): Largest Come-From-Behind Win: 1, (7-2), 4/7 vs. KC Most RBI, Game (Indiv.): 2, Jazz Chisholm, 4/7 vs. KC Largest Come-From-Ahead Loss: Most Hits, Game (Indiv.): 2, Jazz Chisholm, 4/7 vs. KC Longest Game, Innings: Defensive Superlatives Longest Game, Time Most DP Turned, Game: Longest Game, Time (Nine Innings): 2:58, 4/7 vs. KC Most DP Against, Game: 1, 4/7 vs. KC Shortest Game, Time Shortest Game, Time (Nine Innings): Most Errors, One Game (Indiv.): 1, Helder, 4/7 vs. KC Shortest Game, Time (Seven Innings): Most Errors, One Game (Team): 1, 4/7 vs. KC Longest Delay:
Most Errors, Game, Opponent (Indiv.): 1, two players 4/7 vs. KC Most Errors, Game, Opponent (Team): 2, 4/7 vs. KC