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The Official News of the 2018 Indians Fantasy Camp Sunday, January 21, 2018 2018 QUEST BEGINS TODAY Sunday’s The hard work and relentless dedica- “It is about how we bring families, Lineup tion needed to be a winning team and neighbors, friends, business associates, gain a postseason berth begins long be- and even strangers together. fore the crowds are in the stands for “But we all know it is the play on the . It begins on the practice field that is the spark of it all.” fields, in the classroom, and in the The Indians won an 7:00 - 8:25 Breakfast at the complex weight room. -best 102 games in 2017 and are poised Today marks that beginning, when the to be one of the top teams in 2018 due to 7:30 - 8:00 Bat selection 2018 Fantasy Camp its deeply talented core of players, award players make the first footprints at the -winning front office executives, com- Tribe’s Player Development Complex mitted ownership, and one of the best - if 8:30 - 8:55 Stretching on agility field here in Goodyear, AZ. not the best - managers in all of Nestled in the scenic views of the Es- in . 9:00 -10:00 Instructional Clinics on fields trella Mountains just west of Phoenix, Named AL of the year in the complex features six full practice both 2013 and 2016, the Tribe skipper fields, two half practice fields, an agility finished second for the award in 2017. 10:00 -11:15 Challenge on fields field, batting cages, and pitching tunnels. Balloting is done by the Baseball Writers Also state-of-the-art strength and condi- Association of America (BBWA). 11:15 -12:45 Lunch tioning equipment, multi-media technol- “Tito is an exceptional manager, the ogies, and more. best I’ve ever been around,” Indians The complex is so vital to the team’s said 12:45 -1:00 Stretching on game field success that despite being just nine years referring to Terry by his popular nick- from its opening in 2009, renovations . 1:00 - 2:30 Intra-squad games and additions are currently underway to “The culture that he creates in the the main clubhouse, team and clubhouse and his execution of strategy 2:45 - 4:45 Draft (Coaches only) grooming areas, dining and kitchen facil- on the field is unmatched in my mind,” ities, as well as the equipment, mechani- Mike continued. cal, locker and weight rooms. Also to “I get to be around him every day. I 6:00 - 8:30 Favorite Fan Dinner and the multi-purpose room and offices. think he's a master out there. He's Tour of Baseball Complex It’s all pointed to one thing - bringing brought so much to the organization in so a World Series title to the city of many different ways." Cleveland and Tribe fans everywhere. In further testimony to his vast talents 6:15 - 8:30 Team Dinner (see postings “The higher the standards we set, the and the respect he has earned, Tito won of team assignments and greater the pain of falling short,” said the Managerial dinner locations at hotel) Bob DiBiasio, Indians Senior Vice Presi- Achievement Award at the Professional dent, Public Affairs and Fantasy Camp Baseball Scouts Foundation 15th annual Commissioner regarding the Tribe’s ear- fundraiser held last week. 8:30 - ??? Team Trivia Night ly 2017 postseason exit. Adding to the team’s many 2017 ac- (Mandatory attendance) “While we continue to feel the sting of complishments was , In- not meeting our ultimate goal, deep dians President of Baseball Operations, (Subject to change) down we know and embrace the concept who won the 2017 Exec- that the Cleveland Indians have to be utive of the Year award. about more than winning and losing,” Chris, an Indians 19-year front office Bob continued. veteran, has been in his (Turn to Page 6) Smoke Signals will be published daily to keep you informed of all of the news and happenings of the 2018 Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp. Each morning you will receive a fresh edition filled with game stories, stats, standings, schedules, and feature articles. The hard-working Smoke Signals staff is headed by life-long Clevelander Denny Linden, a veteran of the 1992 Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp. Denny will be the one writing the game scoops, digging up the dirt, doing the interviews, crunching the numbers, and reporting the personal thrills and inside stories of your magical week as a Cleveland Indians player. A week that promises to be the greatest baseball expe- rience of your life! Each edition of Smoke Signals, camp photos, stats, and blog en- tries will be posted daily on the Internet for you, your family and friends to see at http://indiansfantasycamp.mlblogs.com/. Also follow Denny on @IndiansFC Page 2 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES * 3B - Indians ‘62-69, Brewers ‘70 C - Indians ‘81-’88, Tigers ’88, Athletics ‘89 Major League Debut 9/11/62 Born 2/2/38 Jasper, TX Major League Debut 8/13/81 Born 2/4/56 Cleveland, OH

Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI .247 1,013 3,629 421 895 142 22 111 373 .227 498 1,284 134 292 46 2 27 142 Signed by the Tribe as an amateur free agent in 1958, Following a standout career at Arizona State University Max Alvis became the Indians regular in where he was an NCAA All-American and led his team to the 1977 national championship, the dream of playing for his 1963, and anchored that spot through the 1968 season. hometown team came true on 6/6/78 when the Indians drafted Max’s 1963 rookie campaign featured career-highs in bat- Chris Bando in the second round. Two more dreams were real- ting average (.274), doubles (32), and home runs (22). He ized when he played against his older brother Sal (Brewers) became only the second rookie in team history to be elect- while making his Major League debut. ed Indians Man of the Year. That coveted honor was Chris became the Tribe’s backup and steadily in- again bestowed upon Max in 1967 when he belted 21 creased his playing time. In 1984 despite being limited due to injury, he posted career-bests in batting average (.291), doubles home runs and tallied career-highs with 70 RBI and 161 (11), home runs (12), and RBI (41) in 75 games. In 1986, he games played, a mark that ties him for third in Indians all- batted .268 and had career-highs in hits (68) and games (92). time season history. In 1990, Chris began his successful coaching career. After A Texas-tough competitor, Max was stricken with managing in the Brewers minor league system, he was promot- spinal meningitis on 6/26/64. After being hospitalized in ed to the majors and served as a third base coach and as a bench coach from 1996-98, and was a scout in 1999. He managed in for six weeks, Max made a remarkable recovery. the Tribe’s minor league system in 2001 (Akron) and 2002 Resolved to battle his way back to good health, Max went (Mahoning Valley), and also served as their roving catching on to finish that season compiling a .252 batting average instructor. Chris was an advance scout for the Diamondbacks with 18 home runs in 107 games. In 1965, he returned in 2005. with a solid overall performance in 159 games played, Chris began coaching and managing at the collegiate level where from 2008-15, he managed the San Diego Christian Col- scored a career-high 88 runs, and was named to the Amer- lege Hawks, and was the catching coach for Southwestern Col- ican League All-Star team, a distinction the career third lege (TX) in 2016-17. Chris is currently a coach at Brentwood baseman also earned in 1967. Christian School in Austin, TX, where he returns in 2018. LHP - Indians ‘86-’89, Angels ‘90-’92, Rangers ‘97-’98 RHP - Mariners ‘90-’91, Giants ‘92-’95,‘04, ‘95-’97, Major League Debut 4/9/86 Born 12/18/61 Chillicothe, OH Indians ’98-’02, Rangers ‘02, Brewers ‘03-’04 Major League Debut 9/8/90 Born 7/7/66 Dayton, OH Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO 39 44 .470 343 679.2 4.95 5 256 351 115 87 .569 511 1,777.2 .449 6 762 1,398 In making the jump from Class AA to the Major Leagues in 1986, Scott Bailes made the most of the oppor- Versatility and durability characterized Dave Burba, who tunity. He went on to lead the Indians pitching staff with was the Mariners1987 second round draft pick following his junior year at the State University. After spending parts of 62 appearances while posting a 10-10 record, appearing two seasons in relief, Dave was traded to the Giants, who later both as a starter and a reliever. His 8 wins in relief set a added him to their starting rotation. In 1993, Dave posted a 10- new Tribe record for rookie . 3 record contributing to the Giants 103-win season. After beginning the 1987 season as a starter, Scott Following a July, 1995 to the Reds, Dave blossomed as a starter. After two and a half solid seasons, the Indians trad- moved to the in May and responded by going 1-0, ed for him in 1998. Dave responded with 15-win seasons in with 5 saves, and a 0.60 ERA in his first 12 appearances. both 1998 and 1999, pitching over 200 in each of those Continuing in a combined role, he achieved career-highs division-winning campaigns. Those seasons also featured key in starts (21), complete games (5), shutouts (2), and in- playoff appearances in both starting and relief roles. 1999 also saw him win the BBWAA “Good Guy” Award. Dave then post- nings pitched (145) in 1988. Scott landed on the disabled ed a career-best 16-6 record for the Tribe in 2000. list during the 1989 season, and after being hampered by In 2003, Dave signed with the Brewers as a reliever. In injuries, he eventually retired in 1993. 2004, he posted a 3-1 record in 70.2 innings before a September With the market hot for southpaws in 1997, the now- trade to the Giants. healthy 35-year old ended his retirement and pitched his Dave is an Indians Alumni Ambassador and a pitching coach in the Rockies organization. First with the Tri-City Dust way back to the majors with the Rangers. In 1998, Scott Devils () in 2011-12, then on to the (high appeared in 46 games, the most since his rookie season. Class A) in 2013-14, the New Britain Rock Cats (AA) in 2015, Scott has been a TV color commentator for the Class and the Hartford Yard Goats (AA) in 2016-17. In 2018, Dave AA Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis) since 2003, and was moves to the Lancaster (CA) JetHawks (Class A-Advanced). Manager of Market Development through 2017. In 2013, A proud Buckeye, Dave has the most Major League wins of any Ohio State University . He was inducted into the Scott was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Springfield/ County Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. Page 3 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES ALVARO ESPINOZA 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF/DH - Indians ‘98-’02, Dodgers ‘02-’03, SS/3B/2B/1B - Twins ‘84-’86, Yankees ‘88-’91, Mariners ‘04, Reds ‘08 Indians ‘93-’96, Mets ‘96, Mariners ‘97 Major League Debut 4/12/98 Born 12/8/72 Cartagena, Columbia

Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI ..257 609 1,406 189 362 79 9 18 157 .254 942 2,478 252 630 105 9 22 201 Originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Montreal On the heels of three solid seasons as the Yankees short- Expos in 1990 at the age of 17, the Indians signed Jolbert stop, the Indians signed free agent Alvaro Espinoza just before Cabrera to a free agent contract on 1/19/98. With the ability to the 1993 campaign. Known for his smart fielding and contact hitting, Alvaro was an immediate contributor batting .278 as the play every position other than pitcher and catcher, he became a starting third baseman. Tribe regular during the 2000 season when he appeared in 100 The versatile infielder enjoyed ‘home cooking’ in 1994, the games. In 2001, he appeared in a career-high 141 games, inaugural year of then-Jacobs Field, in compiling a .327 home played six different positions, had 75 hits, and batted .261. He batting average. Appearing in 90 games including 58 starts, also stole ten bases and scored a career-best 50 runs to help the Alvaro batted .279 with a two-strike count, 7th best in the Tribe win the 2001 Division title. American League. As a member of the 1995 AL Champion Indians, he bat- The Dodgers traded for Jolbert on 7/22/02. He again ted .252 in 66 games, including 33 starts and a .349 road batting showed his versatility in 2003 when he played seven different average. positions and batted a career-best .282 in 128 games. On Alvaro began his coaching career in 1998 as the Minor 4/3/04, he was traded to the Mariners. Appearing in 113 games League coordinator for the Expos. He moved to the at eight positions, Jolbert batted .270 with a career-best 47 RBI. Dodgers organization in 1999, where he made his managerial After released him in 2005, Jolbert had Minor debut at Vero Beach (Class A). In 2000-01, Alvaro was the Dodgers Minor League roving infield coordinator. In 2002, he League stints with the Cardinals, Rockies, and Reds, who then was signed by the Pirates and was their infield instructor in promoted him to the their Major League roster at the age of 35 2004. Alvaro became the Giants Minor League roving infield during the 2008 season. He again found himself a free agent coordinator in 2016, where he continues in 2018. and spent time in the Orioles, Mets, and Pirates organizations In December, 2015, Alvaro was inducted into the Venezue- from 2009-2013. Jolbert also played in Mexico and Japan. la Baseball Hall of Fame. * ^* OF - Indians ‘80-’82 1B/LF - Rangers ‘74-’78, Padres ‘79, Indians ‘79-’85 Major League Debut 4/11/80 Born 6/17/55 Belvidere, IL Major League Debut 4/7/74 Born 10/26/49 Perryton, TX Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI

.266 201 647 97 172 26 4 29 114 .290 1,666 5,564 783 1,614 266 28 80 686

In 1980, Joe Charboneau not only won the American Manager - Indians ‘91-’99, Orioles ‘00-’03, Mariners ‘05-’07 League Rookie of the Year Award, he also won the hearts of the Career Totals: W L PCT hometown fans. Joe made a spectacular debut by smashing a home in just his second Major League . In all, he tal- 1,188 1,173 .503 After just two seasons in the minors, Mike Hargrove batted .323 lied a .289 batting average with 23 home runs and 87 RBI. for the Rangers and was named the 1974 American League Rookie of His play on the field, along with his colorful style, created the Year. In 1975, he batted .303 and was named to the AL All-Star his larger-than-life persona known as “Super Joe”. The subject team. Prior to the 1979 season, Mike was traded to the Padres, who of both book and song, Joe told stories of drinking beer through dealt him to the Indians on June 14th in a trade regarded as one of the a straw in his nose, and pulling out one of his teeth with a pair Tribe’s best-ever. Mike batted .325 the rest of that season, and contin- of pliers. Unfortunately, injuries led to two back operations, ued his hot hitting by tallying a career-best 179 hits along with a .304 average in 1980, and a .317 average in 1981. Always well-regarded which ended his playing career in 1982. and popular, Mike was named the Indians Man of the Year in those From 1999-01, Joe was the hitting instructor, first base years, received BBWAA “Good Guy” Award honors in 1985 and 1991, coach, and director of baseball operations for the Canton Croco- and the Golden Tomahawk award in 1981. His .396 on-base percent- diles (Frontier). In 2002-03, he coached the Washington Wild- age for the Indians ranks 9th all-time. things (Frontier), then the Windy City Thunderbolts (Frontier) Mike begin a new career in 1986 as a Class A batting instructor. He became a top Minor League manager and worked his way to be- in 2004, and the Richmond Roosters (Frontier) in 2005. Joe coming the Tribe’s skipper on 7/6/91. Over the next nine seasons, was the hitting instructor for the Mike compiled a 721-591 record (.550) that ranks second in team his- (Prospect) from 2011-14 and served in that post for the Lake tory. Leading the Tribe to five consecutive AL Central Division titles Erie Crushers (Frontier) in 2014-15. He managed the Lorain from 1995-99, he won AL Championships in ‘95 and ‘97, and was County Ironmen (Great Lakes) in 2015-16. Joe became the named AL Manager of the Year in 1995. Mike later managed the Ori- hitting instructor in 2016 and continues in oles and Mariners. In 2011, the Indians hired Mike as a special advisor, where he that post in 2018. continues in 2018. A 2013 inductee into the Sports Joe is an Indians Alumni Ambassador and also works as a Hall of Fame, Mike received the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards Cleveland area hitting instructor. Lifetime Achievement award in 2017. Page 4 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES MIKE JACKSON RHP - Phillies ‘86-’87, Mariners ‘88-’91, ‘96, Giants ‘92-’94, RHP - Indians ‘07-’10 Reds ‘95, Indians ‘97-’99, Astros ‘01, Twins ‘02, ‘04 Major League Debut 7/16/07 Born 5/16/84 , OH Major League Debut 8/11/86 Born 12/22/64 , TX Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO 7 11 .389 161 198.0 3.68 0 85 177

62 67 .481 1,005 1,188.1 3.42 0 464 1,006 Although born and raised in Cincinnati, Jensen Lewis Drafted by the Phillies in January, 1984, Mike Jackson grew up as a Cleveland sports fan from his family roots. moved quickly through their farm system and made his Major During his junior year at Vanderbilt University, where he League debut in less than three seasons at the age of 21. After later graduated with a communications degree, a boyhood tossing a career-high 109.1 innings in 1987, the Mariners traded dream came true when the Indians made him their third for him before the 1988 season, where he went on to lead his round pick in the June, 2005 draft. team with 62 appearances while posting a 2.63 ERA. In 1989, Quickly rising through the Tribe farm system, Jensen he struck out a career-high 94 batters. Traded to the Giants be- arrived in Cleveland just after the 2007 All-Star break at fore the 1992 season, Mike made a -best 81 the age of 23. In 26 appearances covering 29.1 innings, appearances in 1993 to establish a franchise record, and led the he had 34 and posted a 2.15 ERA to help the majors with 33 holds. In 1996, the Mariners reacquired Mike, Tribe win the American League Central Division and ad- who finished that season as their all-time leader in appearances vance in the postseason, where he pitched 7.2 innings and (335) and ERA (3.38). struck out 7. In 2008, Jensen notched 13 saves in 66.0 The Indians signed Mike before the 1997 season, where he spanning 51 games. His 62 strikeouts and was outstanding in setup and closing roles. He was 1-0 in 13 66.1 innings pitched in 2009 were both career-highs. post-season appearances for the AL champions, yielding just Following his playing career, Jensen received a call one for a 0.62 ERA in 13.1 innings pitched, and tied from SportsTime Ohio in June, 2013 to fill in for a week a single-season ALCS record with 5 appearances. Mike became on the Indians pregame and postgame TV shows. That the 1998 full-time and notched a career-best 40 saves fill-in week evolved into a steady stream of work that cul- with a 1.55 ERA. In 1999, he saved 39 games, giving him a minated in him becoming the permanent co-host of Indi- total of 94 for the Tribe, sixth-most in franchise history. ans Live in 2015, where he continues today. Jensen is Mike coaches high school baseball players and is now with also regularly seen on other STO programs and heard on Team Houston Baseball Academy, coaching youths ages 10-16. WTAM 1100 radio covering news and sports. * RHP - Athletics ‘93-’94, ‘97, ‘06, Indians ‘98-’01, CF - Indians ‘75-’83, Brewers ‘83-’87 Braves ‘01, Yankees ‘02, ‘04-’05, Rangers ‘05 Major League Debut 5/23/75 Born 9/2/54 Niagara Falls, NY Major League Debut 8/17/93 Born 3/24/72 Flushing, NY Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI

Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO .257 1,555 5,248 664 1,349 189 43 56 458 32 39 .451 357 603.1 .401 1 199 458 The Indians made Rick Manning their one A Blue Jays first round pick in the 1990 amateur draft, Ste- selection in the 1972 amateur draft. A stand-out high ve Karsay was named the -Penn League’s #2 prospect school , Rick was immediately switched to cen- by that year. Following elbow problems the ter field in a move designed to capitalize on his good next two seasons, he was traded to the A’s in 1993 and ended speed and solid defensive skills. that season as a member of their starting rotation. After a prom- In 1975, Rick reached the Major Leagues at the age of ising start in 1994, elbow problems led to ‘’ sur- 20, batted .285 as a rookie, and established himself as one gery in 1995. The determined pitcher made it back to the A’s rotation to start the 1997 season, where he would strike out 92 of the best defensive center fielders in the game. The fol- and 132.2 innings, both career-highs. lowing season he won a Gold Glove while batting a career The Indians traded for Steve before the 1998 season, which -best .292. “Archie”, as he is known among teammates was marred by a series of injuries at Class AAA Buffalo. After and friends, also won the 1980 BBWAA “Good Guy” the Indians converted him to relief late that season, he came to award. In 1983, Rick led all Major League in 1999 throwing 97-98 mph. He went on to with 478 chances and tied a record for center fielders by compile a 10-2 record with a 2.97 ERA in 78.2 innings over 3 handling 12 chances in a 15- game while playing starts and 47 relief appearances. As a part-time closer in 2000, for the Brewers. he notched 20 saves and led his team with 72 appearances. After retiring as a player, Rick began his broadcasting Steve signed with his hometown Yankees for 2002, and career. Since 1990, he has delighted Tribe fans with his was 6-4 with 12 saves and a 3.26 ERA in 88.1 innings. He was color commentary while telecasting games on Sports 1-0 in the 2002 ALDS in 4 appearances. In 2012, Steve began his career as a Tribe pitching coach Channel, Fox Sports Net, Fox network, and SportsTime with the Arizona Rookie League team (Goodyear). He worked Ohio, where he continues in 2018. for the (Class A) in 2013 and 2015, and Rick was also the Tribe’s 2004 outfield and base run- for the (high Class A) in 2014. Steve was ning coach, and is a former spring training instructor. promoted to the (Class AAA) in 2016, On 9/14/17, Rick was honored by being inducted into where he continues in 2018. the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. Page 5 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES LHP - Angels ‘75-’77, Indians ‘77-’81, RHP - Athletics ‘86-’89, Yankees ‘89-’91, Phillies ‘82-’83, Padres ‘83-’84, Tigers ‘84 Indians ‘92-’98, Brewers ‘98-’99 Major League Debut 9/12/75 Born 4/11/51 Agua Prieta, MX Major League Debut 5/12/86 Born 9/3/63 Wilmington, CA Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO 49 40 .551 435 764 3.53 4 356 471 72 58 .554 714 1,151 3.82 0 647 1,081 The Indians traded for Sid Monge on 5/11/77 following a Eric Plunk, who was seventeen years old when the Yankees solid 1976 season with the Angels, when he hurled 117.2 in- made him their 1981 fourth round draft pick, has the multiple nings and posted a 3.37 ERA. Featuring excellent control, a distinctions of being traded for twice (1984 good , , and , the southpaw reliever began while in the minors to the A’s, and in 1989 to the Yankees) and to blossom in 1978 in leading the Tribe with a 2.76 ERA in 84.2 being the winning pitcher in the first game played at Jacobs innings pitched. Sid followed in 1979 with the best season of Field (4/4/94). his 10-year career. He became the all-time franchise leader with Eric signed with the Indians on 4/9/92 following a career- 12 wins in relief and 76 appearances by a lefty. Sid posted ca- high 103- season with the Yankees. The power-arm reer-highs with a 2.40 ERA, 19 saves, 108 strikeouts, 131 in- nings pitched, and 12 wins. Adding to his standout season, he reliever had an immediate impact in posting a 9-6 record with 4 was named to the American League All-Star team and won the saves in 71.2 innings of work in 1992. A model of consistency, BBWAA “Good Guy” award. His 46 saves ties him for 10th- he worked 71 innings in both the 1993 and 1994 seasons and most in Indians franchise history. surrendered just 61 hits in each of his first three campaigns. Traded to the Phillies in 1982, Sid notched a 7-1 record. Eric was part of a committee of closers in 1993 and led the He followed with a 10-3 combined mark for the Phillies and Tribe with a career-high 15 saves. Padres in 1983, and finished his career as a member of the 1984 Returning to his familiar setup role in 1994, Eric was a big world champion Tigers. contributor to the Tribe dominating the American League Cen- Sid began his coaching career in 1988, working in the mi- tral Division for the remainder of his Indians career. He helped nors for the Expos, Tigers, Padres, and Cardinals, and winter his team win the AL Pennant in 1995 and again in 1997. He ball teams in Mexico for over 25 years. In 2018, he will be a notched his Tribe-best 2.43 ERA in 1996 in 77.2 innings of coach in the Mexico Summer League. work. His 373 games played for the Indians ranks him ninth all On 6/14/04, Sid was inducted into the Salón de la Fama del -time in team history among pitchers. Beisbol Profesional de México (the Mexican Baseball Hall of Currently, Eric coaches college and high school players at a Fame) and is an Indians Alumni Ambassador. baseball facility near his home in Corona, CA. RHP - Indians ‘94-’98, Phillies ‘99 RHP - Indians ‘94-’02, Dodgers ‘02-’03, Orioles ‘07 Major League Debut 5/3/94 Born 11/9/70 Lake Charles, LA Major League Debut 5/8/94 Born 9/16/70 Lima, OH Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO 37 35 .514 129 632.2 4.88 3 214 369 45 28 .616 476 530.0 3.87 0 277 556

In his first season after being drafted by the Indians in the A star at the University of where he was third round in June, 1991, Chad Ogea won the 1992 named a freshman All-American and an All-ACC pitcher for Award for being the top Indians Minor League pitcher. Quickly the Tar Heels in 1990, Paul Shuey was the Indians first round rising through the Tribe’s farm system, he was called up on draft pick and the second overall pick in the June, 1992 draft. 5/26/95. A dominating 6.2 innings relief performance nine days Paul rose through the Tribe farm system in less than two later in one of the most thrilling come-from-behind victories in years. After landing on the disabled list during the 1995 sea- club history earned Chad a spot in the starting rotation. son, he returned during the 1996 campaign and established him- Chad compiled career-highs in wins (10), strikeouts (101), self as a vital member of the bullpen during the magical string and innings pitched (146.2) as a starter in 1996 while battling of championship seasons. In 1996, Paul posted a 2.85 ERA in injuries that also hampered him in 1997. Hard work and resili- 53.2 innings pitched in 42 games. In 1998, he led all American League relief pitchers with a .132 batting average against with ency enabled Chad to finish the season strong with a solid Sep- baserunners in . In 1999, he appeared in 72 tember that propelled him to an outstanding postseason, where games and struck out 103 batters in 81.2 innings pitched; each a he compiled a 2-2 record with a 2.32 ERA in 5 appearances career-best. Paul appeared in four postseasons for the Indians over 31 innings. Both wins were in his two World Series starts and in 1998, he pitched 6 1⁄3 scoreless innings in the AL Cham- in while posting a 1.54 ERA. Chad was the World Se- pionship Series. His career average of 10 strikeouts per 9 in- ries Game 6 hitting star, first stroking a two-run bases-loaded nings is best among all Tribe pitchers who have thrown more single in the second inning, and then a first-pitch leadoff than 400 innings. in the fifth. He became the first Indians pitcher to drive in a On 7/28/02, Paul was traded to the Dodgers and compiled World Series run since 1920, and the first to win two World an overall record of 11-6 with a 3.43 ERA through 2003. He Series games since in 1948. battled his way back from injuries to finish his career with the Following a trade to the Phillies, Chad hurled 168 innings Orioles in 2007 at the age of 36. in 36 games in 1999, both career-highs. In 2011, Paul was inducted into the Kinston Professional Chad currently coaches a youth team and gives private Baseball Hall of Fame and in 2012, he was inducted into the youth instruction in the Baton Rouge, LA area. Millbrook High School Hall of Fame. Page 6 (From Page 1) current role since 2015 and was GM the five * During the streak, starting pitchers allowed just 27 earned years before. The 43 year-old is the fourth Indians executive to runs in 137.2 innings pitched, had a combined 1.77 ERA, and win this honor, joining (1948), (1994-95) allowed no more than 2 runs in 19 of the victories. The bullpen and Mark Shapiro (2005, '07). allowed just 8 earned runs, 2 home runs, and 11 walks in 61.3 Highlighting the list of 2017 award winners is the Tribe’s #1 innings while striking out 61 batters. The pitching staff tossed 7 , , who won the AL shutouts. Award. In capturing that coveted honor a second time (also in * During the streak the Indians played 198 innings and only 2014), he became the first two-time winner in franchise history. trailed for a total of 8 innings, with 4 of those innings in one Following was Carlos Carrasco, who had a breakout season and game that ended with their only walk-off victory. They swept 2 finished fourth in the Cy Young balloting. doubleheaders on the road in a span of 3 days, and won 15 The 2017 season was exciting, wonderful and historical in a games in 14 days. variety of ways. Of note …. * From July 21st to the end of the regular season, the Tribe’s * , Kluber, Frankie Lindor, , record was 54-15, for an incredible .783 . and Jose Ramirez were on the AL All-Star team, with Ramirez Optimism for 2018 runs high thanks to the dominant starting voted the starting third baseman. pitching rotation being fully intact, Miller and closer * Edwin Encarnacion led the team with 38 home runs and 107 anchoring a lights-out bullpen, the best catching tandem in base- RBI. Lindor followed with 33 home runs to become the first ball in and Roberto Perez, an All-Star studded core, shortstop in team history to at least 30 homers. He also had and emerging young players, such as Yandy Diaz, Erik Gonza- 89 RBI. Ramirez hit 29 home runs and knocked in 83. les, Francisco Mejia, , , and Bradley * The Indians won 102 games, second-most in franchise his- Zimmer. tory (behind the 111-win 1954 Indians) and only the third 100+ Another reason for great optimism gets back to Tito. Since win season in the Tribe’s 117-year history. The 102 wins are arriving five years ago, he has managed the Indians to a record the most ever by an AL Central Division team. of 454-354. Not only is that 100 games above .500, but it is tops * An old saying in baseball is that in each season, a team will in the American League during that span. win 60 games and lose 60 games, and it’s what they do in the Welcome to the 2018 Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp! Make other 42 games that determines how good they are. The Tribe the Player Development complex and your was 42-0 in those other games. own. Savor the moments and live this special week dreaming of * The Indians won their 9th AL Central Division title overall going north with the big club. Is it possible? Just ask Yandy and their second consecutive title for the first time since 1999. Diaz what he was thinking during spring training last year. * From August 24th to September 14th the Tribe won 22 con- So get ready to swing your bat, flash some leather, strike 'em secutive games - the longest in AL history. The out with your wicked , stretch that gapper into a , Indians not only won, they dominated their opponents, outscor- and make that bare-handed pickup and throw while you create ing them 142-37 with an average margin of victory of 4.77 runs your own chapter of Cleveland Indians history. throttled by a .306/.385/.552 slash line. Ramirez set the pace in The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagi- going .423/.462/.944 including 11 doubles and 8 home runs. nation. It’s time to wake up that kid in you and …….. Play Ball!

The Cleveland Indians connection and commitment to our neighbors reaches far beyond the walls of Pro- gressive Field; it extends to the hearts and homes of the many people that support our team. Whether on the field or off the field, the Indians work rigorously to improve the quality of life and share the love of baseball with our com- munity. Through the Indians’ charitable arm, Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC), the Indians are able to support the Community Impact Department’s mission to make a positive impact on our fans, especially the young fans, of . Established in 1989, CIC is a self-sustaining charitable organization that concentrates on creative partner- ships with select organizations that focus on youth education and recreation. Since its inception, CIC has donated more than $11 million to youth-oriented agencies and organizations throughout Northeast Ohio. CIC has enhanced its relationship and focus with several organizations, including the Cleveland Metropoli- tan School District, the Cleveland Baseball Federation (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) and Rookie League programs), the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland, and the Diamond Improvement Grant Program. By donating funds raised, CIC provides the opportunity to jointly create and execute educational and recrea- tional opportunities for area youth. These programs help young people learn to play the game of baseball, develop necessary life skills, learn responsibility, and develop confidence to face today’s hurdles. The Cleveland Indians embrace the responsibility to act as a civic leader and “good corporate citizen.” As a natural role-model, ballplayers and ball clubs have the responsibility to create, maintain, and build positive relation- ships throughout its community. CIC provides the opportunity to fulfill this responsibility, which improves the qual- ity of life for all, and gives our fans the opportunity to connect with the organization, the players, and . This creates an emotional bond between the Indians and Northeast Ohio, inspiring the local community to partake in Indians fundraising events, which then gets regenerated back into the community. This Community Im- pact circle touches the lives of nearly 15,000 under-served children and thousands of Indians fans each year. Page 7 THE HEROES AND LEGENDS ^ Inducted into the CLEVELAND INDIANS HALL OF FAME

The Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame was established in 1951 to recognize those players who achieved greatness in a Cleveland uniform. Selected by a committee consisting of baseball historians, writ- ers, broadcasters and executives, inductees must have been active at least three seasons for Cleveland and be retired at least one year. In 2009, the Distinguished Hall of Fame was established to honor those non- uniformed personnel whose contributions made a significant impact on the fortunes of the franchise.

(Bold denotes enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY. Italic denotes uniform number retired by the Cleveland Indians.)

Inducted Inducted Sandy Alomar (1990-2000) - C 2009 (1902-10) - RHP 2006 (1929-39) - CF 1951 (1937-49) - 3B 1951 (1990-96, 99) - 2B 2013 Napoleon Lajoie (1902-14) - 2B, MGR 1951 Jim Bagby, Sr. (1916-23) - RHP 2007 Bob Lemon (1941-42, 1946-58) - RHP 1960 (1989-96) - LF 2016 (1992-96, 1998-2001, 2007) - OF 2010 (1938-50) - SS, MGR 1954 Al Lopez (1951-56) - MGR 2006 (1901-10) - 3B 1957 Sam McDowell (1961-71) - LHP 2006 (1891-98) - LF 1951 (1990-2002) - RHP 2007 (1912-20) - SS 2006 Steve O’Neill (1911-23) - C, MGR 1951 (1955-59, 1965-67) - RF 2006 (1948-49) - RHP 1965 (1916-24) - RHP 1966 Peters (1987-91) - GM 2015 (1947-55, 1958) - CF 1966 (1972-75) - RHP 2012 (1948-67) - Broadcaster 2014 (1974-76) - DH, MGR 2016 Bob Feller (1936-41, 1945-56) - RHP 1957 (1947-56) - 3B 2006 (1927-33) - RHP 2009 (1955-59) - LHP 2006 (1902-10) - RF 1963 (1920-31) - SS 1951 Mike Garcia (1948-59) - RHP 2007 Cy Slapnicka (1935-61) - GM, Scout 2010 (1947-50, 1958-60) - 2B/MGR 2008 Louis Francis Sockalexis (1897-99) - OF 2006 (1933-53) - Broadcaster 2012 (1916-26) - CF, MGR 1951 (1928-47) - RHP 1951 (1991-2002, 2011) - 1B/3B 2016 Mike Hargrove (1979-85, 1991-99) - 1B/MGR 2008 (1977-87) - 1B/DH 2007 John Hart (1991-01) - GM 2013 (1933-41) - 1B 1951 (1941-57) - C/Broadcaster 1966 Bill Veeck (1946-49) - Owner 2009 (1989-2013) - Broadcaster 2014 (1994-2004) - SS 2014 Joe Jackson (1910-15) - OF 1951 Jim Warfield (1965-2002) - Trainer 2012 Richard E. Jacobs (1986-2000) - Owner 2009 (1949-57, 1963) - RHP 1972 (1919-32) - LF 2016 Cy Young (1890-98, 1909-11) - RHP 1951

*Named to the TOP 100 GREATEST INDIANS ROSTER

As part of the 2001 season-long 100th Anniversary Celebration, a panel of baseball writers, historians, and executives selected a roster of the Top 100 Greatest Indians. Included on this roster are players whose sheer presence, ability, achievements, and in some cases, simply their intrinsic popularity established them as being special. Since 1901, more than 1,800 players have graced the diamonds of , Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Ja- cobs Field, and now Progressive Field. It is through the men on the Top 100 Greatest Indians roster, and the 1,700- plus who were their teammates, that the rich heritage of in Cleveland was established. On the magical afternoon of July 21, 2001, 38 of the Top 100 Greatest Indians gathered to be honored, and to celebrate the Cleveland Indians 100th Anniversary along with a sellout crowd of fans, family, and friends. We congratulate, salute, and offer thanks to each of these men, and are thrilled and honored to welcome four of these distinguished players as 2018 Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp Pros. Page 8 THE PLAYERS

Adamik, Tom (15) Cleveland, OH Fiume, Jerry (R) Fairlawn, OH

Aizer, Dave (2) Fort Lauderdale, FL Gould, Jack (2) Avon Lake, OH

Arnholt, Rick (10) Columbia Station, OH Gusich, Tony (R) Hudson, OH

Bagdasarian, Ara (3) Solon, OH Hablitzel, Todd (R) Oak Harbor, OH

Bartek, Vince (R) Corona, CA Hablitzel, Tom (2) Hudson, OH

Bergman, Reed (3) Fort Lauderdale, FL Harkness, Dick (5) Eau Claire, WI

Bilsky, Scott (7) Orange Village, OH Harkness, Tom (4) Hudson, OH

Bishop, Jim (4) Lakewood, OH Hentzelman, Joshua (R) St. Louis, MO

Brown, Ben (3) Frisco, TX Hentzelman, Matt (R) Lake City, FL

Bryant, Chad (3) Twinsburg, OH Herb, Chris (R) Sleepy Hollow, IL

Bukvic, Jim (R) Hudson, OH Kindall, Brandon (2) McKenney, VA

Burns, Mike (7) Sharpsville, PA Komaransky, Phil (3) , IL

Carrabine, Jim (R) Mentor, OH Kozik, Jerry (R) North Royalton, OH

Catanzarite, Tony (8) Strongsville, OH Kudrik, Fred (2) Irmo, SC

Cole, Marty (12) Jefferson, OH Lisy, Bob (3) Sagamore Hills, OH

Cole, Matt (10) Ludlow, KY Lorton, Rob (R) Beavercreek, OH

Corp, John (R) Norton, OH Maire, Bill (7) Streetsboro, OH

Danburg, Curtis (R) Cleveland, OH Maire, Frank (4) Naples, FL

Danburg, Jarrid (R) Venetia, PA Maracz, Rich (R) Sagamore Hills, OH

Dew, Don (R) Stow, OH McCarthy, Patrick (R) Kensington, MD

Dubyak, Rob (2) Mayfield Heights, OH McKeel, Greg (R) Paducah, KY

Durkalski, Court (4) Willowick, OH Metzler, Cole (R) North Ridgeville, OH

Durkalski, Trevor (4) Willowick, OH Metzler, Ron (R) North Ridgeville, OH

Emerick, Scott (3) Hudson, OH Molder, Dick (15) Erie, PA

(Camp #) Page 9 THE PLAYERS Molyneaux, Miles (2) Solon, OH Senkar, Bob (7) Medina, OH

Moran, Jim (R) Kingston Springs, TN Senkar, Steve (R) Sagamore Hills, OH

Murdock, Tim (12) North Royalton, OH Senne, Tod (R) Berkeley Lake, GA

Murdock, Vic (9) Norton, OH Sheets, Mike (R) Strongsville, OH

Myers, Greg (2) Bentleyville, OH Shipps, Dave (6) Dublin, OH

Nackley, Greg (2) Shaker Heights, OH Shipps, Mark (6) Dublin, OH

Nathanson, Josh (9) Solon, OH Smith, Jeff (5) Muttontown, NY

Newcom, Doug (R) Southport, NC Soos, George (7) Cleveland, OH

Niemiec, Dave (2) Strongsville, OH Soos, Will (7) Middleburg Heights, OH

Ormston, Chris (R) Waco, TX Stoltz, Joe (R) Akron, OH

Ormston, Timothy (R) New Braunfels, TX Stoper, Ben (R) Medina, OH

Pietruszka, Rob (2) Strongsville, OH Sutker, Steve (22) Beachwood, OH

Polachek, Matt (R) Highland Heights, OH Tate, Stann (R) Leawood, KS

Polachek, Steve (R) Highland Heights, OH Trenta, Jim (R) Wadsworth, OH

Polster, Josh (4) Shaker Heights, OH Trenta, Paula (R) Wadsworth, OH

Ream, Joe (2) Hudson, OH Trombley, Mark (R) South Burlington, VT

Ream, Larry (R) Boork Park, OH VanValkenburgh, Greg (21) North Royalton, OH

Ritchey, Doug (R) Galena, OH Walsky, Eric (12) Kingwood, TX

Ross, Jeremy (R) Indianapolis, IN Westmoreland, Cody (10) Springfield, LA

Roth, Ed (R) Canton, OH Whalen, Troi (R) Calgary, AB

Ruby, Jeff (R) Tampa, FL Wile, Mitch (2) Eighty Four, PA

Schubert, Bill (12) Cleveland Heights, OH Wilhelm, Brett (8) Denver, CO

Schubert, Chris (16) Seattle, WA Wilson, John (6) South Russell, OH

Seelie, Ken (22) Valparaiso, IN Witcraft, Joe (3) The Woodlands, TX

Segall, Nate (8) Toledo, OH Zimmerman, Bud (6) Mount Kisco, NY

(Camp #) Page 10 THE FANS

Adamik, Suzi Cleveland, OH Hornsby, John Mandeville, LA

Alvis, Honey Jasper, TX Kindall, Vicki McKenney, VA

Arnholt, Tammy Columbia Station, OH Maire, Connie Naples, FL

Bartek, Kristen Corona, CA McKeel, Rita Paducah, KY

Brooks, Nancy Streetsboro, OH Niemiec, Janet Strongsville, OH Burns, Cindy Sharpsville, PA Ross, David Shelbyville, IN Cole, Julie Jefferson, OH Senkar, Cindy Medina, OH Danburg, Rik Avon Lake, OH Senkar, Katie Sagamore Hills, OH Ehrhardt, Susan Erie, PA Stohrer, Bert Columbus, OH Gould, Jennifer Avon Lake, OH VanValkenburgh, Jane North Royalton, OH Hablitzel, Beth Hudson, OH Whalen, Emily Calgary, AB Hablitzel, Jan Hudson, OH Willard, Lauren Willowick, OH Hargrove, Sharon Richfield, OH

Hentzelman, Steve Lake City, FL Witcraft, Tari The Woodlands, TX THE STAFF FANTASY CAMP OPERATIONS Bob DiBiasio …………………...……………..……………...………… Camp Commissioner Rick Manning ………………..……………………….……....……….…...... Camp Manager Scott Bailes …………………...……………………….…….....……… Kangaroo Kourt Judge Joe Bartolone ……………...………………………………....…… Director, Camp Operations Denny Linden ……..………..….….……...... … Director, Camp Information / Announcer FRONT OFFICE Bob DiBiasio …….….……..……………….…….….…. Senior Vice President, Public Affairs Nate Janoso ……………..……..……………………………....…. Manager, Alumni Relations Ryan Lantz ………..…………...……….…….……...… Manager, Spring Training Operations Curtis Danburg …….……....….…………….………...... Senior Director, Communications Page 11 THE STAFF PRO ASSISTANTS Ray Fanta Randy Lipscomb Vic Finomore Jeff McCreery Joe Katzenstein Ronnie Ralph Mike Laffey Randy Steffy TRAINERS Teddy Blackwell ..……….. Head Trainer Jeremy Heller Bobby Ruiz CLUBHOUSE Fletcher Wilkes ………...……. Manager Buck Buchanon Shad Gross Manny Patino Justin Rhoads Nate Sandler CULINARY

Chris Miles ……….…. Culinary Leader Peter Bruno Tim Gonzalez Scott Lindsay Elizabeth Lopez Jose Luis Daniella Pando VIDEOGRAPHERS Mike Symonds ….…….…… Video Crew Leader

Steve Ball Mike Falkenstein Chris Madden Nate Nadolski Dan Wagner PHOTOGRAPHERS Dan Mendlik ……………. Indians Team Photographer Max Simbron Joe Tames TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS Bobby Bandelow Mike Eppich John Farinacci Donnie Foutty Jamie Miller Jon Perkowski Mark Wilson UMPIRES Kevin Lowrie John Miklus Scott Scheinblum Del Schock Page 12

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