CLASS ‘A’ AFFILIATE OF THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2019 TIMBER RATTLERS Coaching Staff . 5-7 Opening Day Roster . 8 Player Profiles . 9-21 2018 SEASON REVIEW Midwest League Final Standings, Playoff Results . 23 MWL 2018 Batting & Pitching Stats . 24 MWL 2018 Batting Leaders Pitching Leaders and Top Ten . 25 2018 Attendance . 26 2018 All-Star Teams . 27 MWL All-Star Games . 28 2018 Timber Rattlers Day-By-Day Results . 29 Timber Rattlers Final Stats . 30-31 Timber Rattlers miscellaneous Statistics & Managerial Records . 32 MIDWEST LEAGUE MWL Map & Mileage Chart . 34 MWL Team Information . 34-49 HISTORY Opening Day Lineups . 51-52 Year-By-Year Team Leaders . 53 All-Time Top Ten Pitching . 54 All-Time Top Ten Hitting . .55 All-Time Roster . 56 MILWAUKEE BREWERS Brewers Top Prospects, Organizational Win-Loss Records . 58. Brewers Farm System . 59 2018 Brewers Draft . 60 TIMBER RATTLERS INFORMATION Media Directory . 62 Media Regulations . 63 Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium . 65 Field & Game Info . 66 Ground Rules . 67 Front Office Staff . 69 Board of Directors . 70 2019 Timber Rattlers Promotions . 71 2 LETTER FROM MiLB PRESIDENT Dear Fans: On behalf of Minor League Baseball and the Midwest League, I want to welcome you to the ball- park for another exciting season of Minor League Baseball! The 2019 season will see the opening of new ballparks in Amarillo, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Fayetteville, North Carolina, and based on the success of Minor League Baseball’s Hispanic/Latinx fan engagement initiative, Copa de la Diversión, that program will expand from 33 to 72 teams as our teams expand their efforts to be more representative of their communities . While you may see some new logos and team identities this spring and summer, what remains the same is the quality, affordable family entertainment in a clean and safe environment that is a staple of Minor League Baseball across the country . With 20 leagues and more than 250 clubs, Minor League Baseball is where you will find the next generation of baseball’s brightest stars on their way to the big leagues . You just might be watch- ing the next Kris Bryant in South Bend tonight, the next Mike Trout in Cedar Rapids or the next Vladimir Guerrero Jr . in Lansing! The Midwest League has a long history of clubs making a difference in their communities while also providing a great product on the field and in the stands . The Midwest League was the most charitable of our leagues when it comes to giving back to its communities as the 16 clubs made gift in-kind contributions of over $6 million in 2018! Minor League Baseball also remains an integral part of the sports landscape, and of the com- munities it represents . Last season, Minor League Baseball’s philanthropic endeavors included donating over $40 .5 million in cash and value in kind contributions to local and national charities . We are proud to support our National Charity Partners: The ALS Association, the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The BairFind Foundation and Ed Randall’s Fans for the Cure, as well as other worthy initiatives and causes . In 2018, a remarkable 40 .4 MILLION fans attended Minor League Baseball games and I am certain that with your continued support, Minor League Baseball will prosper for many years to come . As stewards and fans of the game, it is our responsibility to build, nurture and protect this great game for the future generations of fans . Thank you, again, for your passionate support of Minor League Baseball, and particularly the Midwest League . I wish you a healthy and enjoyable season of baseball . Let's play ball! Sincerely, Pat O'Conner President & CEO Minor League Baseball 3 LETTER FROM MWL PRESIDENT To Our Loyal Midwest League Fans: After a challenging winter in the Midwest, Spring is here and with it Midwest League baseball . Our game is a treasure and each of our communities in the Midwest League is blessed to be able to attend games and enjoy the exciting atmosphere, and the young stars who will some day populate the Major Leagues . One aspect of the Midwest League many may not know about, is we lead Minor League Baseball in “GBs” . What is a GB you might ask? It is Give Backs . Last year our Clubs gave back to their communities, donations which amounted to over 7 million dollars . The Cougars in Kane County contributed over 1 million dollars, and Quad Cities led all of Minor League Baseball in cash dona- tions . Lake County has a wonderful Miracle Field right next to their ballpark . The rest of our Clubs have great stories to tell as well . Bottom line, Midwest League Clubs are a shining example of corporate citizenship . Every ticket you buy will yield a return on investment in our own home towns for those who are in need . Speaking of home towns, mine will host the All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 18 . It will be in South Bend for the first time in 30 years . I invite all of you to take a road trip or drive down the street to see the premier event of the year in our League . Lansing last year and Midland the year before have set the bar really high . I look forward to how South Bend meets the challenge . This year marks the 20th season for Midwest League Baseball in Dayton . In the prior 19 seasons they have had 1,316 straight sell outs – a professional sports record by a long shot . It is a success story we in our League love to tell . Each of our Clubs offer something special as well . Get out soon and often with your family to watch as each Club tries to supplant the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the 2018 Midwest League Champion, and Baseball America’s Minor League Team of the Year . Laugh at the entertainment . Have a hot dog and soda and just smile . Thank you for your wonderful support . See you at the Park . Play Ball!!! Sincerely, Richard A . Nussbaum, II President Midwest League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc . 4 FIELD MANAGER MATT ERICKSON A native of Appleton, WI, begins his ninth season as Wisconsin manager, where he has gone 525- 583 ( .473) . Erickson led the Timber Rattlers to the Midwest League championship in 2012 and ad- ditional playoff appearances in 2014 and 2016. In 2013, he managed the Western Division at the Midwest League All-Star Game . Prior to being named manager in 2011, he spent two seasons as a coach with the Timber Rattlers (2009-10) . The former infielder was selected by the Florida Marlins in the seventh round of the 1997 First- Year Player Draft . He played 11 seasons (1997-2007) in the minors with the Marlins (1997-2003, ‘05), Brewers (2004-05) and Arizona Diamond- backs (2006-07) . Erickson reached the majors in 2004 with Milwaukee and collected his only hit off Hall of Famer Greg Maddux on 7/17/04 at Wrigley Field . Erickson played collegiately at the University of Arkansas . The Appleton, Wisconsin native still resides there with his wife, Julie, their son, Maddox, and two daughters, Aubrie and Emma . CAREER BATTING RECORD YR Club LG AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB IB SO SB 97 Utica NYP .328 69 238 44 78 103 10 0 5 44 2 4 11 48 3 36 9 98 Kane County MID .324 124 441 83 143 191 32 2 4 64 7 3 18 72 1 62 17 99 Portland EAST .269 107 361 38 97 121 20 2 0 35 5 5 3 51 0 65 2 00 Portland EAST .301 100 335 56 101 138 23 4 2 41 1 3 9 59 3 62 8 01 Calgary PCL .310 115 413 66 128 157 21 1 2 29 8 0 12 39 0 69 11 02 Calgary PCL .288 108 379 63 109 146 30 2 1 27 6 0 11 31 1 63 15 03 Albuquerque PCL .342 98 298 43 102 138 22 4 2 35 4 0 10 43 2 42 14 04 Indianapols INT .271 122 402 57 109 144 27 1 2 34 11 1 11 45 0 68 12 Milwaukee NL .167 4 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 05 Nashville PCL .389 16 18 2 7 8 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 3 0 2 0 Albuquerque PCL .286 18 49 6 14 15 1 0 0 4 2 0 2 3 0 8 0 06 Tucson PCL .270 103 293 42 79 97 12 0 2 24 3 1 7 28 0 48 4 07 Tucson PCL .299 77 231 38 69 89 13 2 1 33 2 3 5 22 0 33 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS .167 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS .300 3458 1036 212 21 52 101 10 95 1057 538 1347 18 372 20 444 558 5 FIELD STAFF PITCHNG COACH JIM HENDERSON Jim Henderson, 36, begins his second season in the Brewers organization and first as pitching coach at Wisconsin. He spent 2018 as a bullpen coach with the Helena Brewers and also assisted with the professional scouting department . Henderson was selected by the Montreal Expos in the 26th round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft . He played 14 professional seasons with the Expos/ Washington Nationals (2003-06), Chicago Cubs (2007-08), Brewers (2009-15) and New York Mets (2016) .