2018 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS MEDIA GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS FISHER CATS DIRECTORY....................................................... 2 EXECUTIVE BIOS.............................................................. 3 NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL STADIUM............................... 4 RADIO/TV INFORMATION..................................................... 5 FISHER CATS ATTENDANCE............................................................. 6-7 2017 SEASON REVIEW............................................................. 8-15 Day-by-Day Results............................................................. 9-10 Record Breakdown and Player Draft Selections................... 11 Player Movement................................................................ 12-13 Individual Sta s cs................................................................ 14 Notebook and On-Field Prac ce Schedule................................... 15 FISHER CATS HISTORY AND RECORDS............................ 16-26 Fisher Cats to the Majors........................................................... 16 All-Time Roster...................................................... 17-19 2017 All-Star Game Photos.................................................... 20 Franchise Records.................................................... 21-23 Top Five Lists.......................................................... 24-25 Year-By-Year History.............................................................. 13, 26 THE EASTERN LEAGUE................................................. 27-35 Eastern League Information.......................................... 27-29 2017 Eastern League Review................................. 30-31 2018 Fisher Cats Opponents................................. 32-35 BLUE JAYS ORGANIZATION.................................. 36-46 Blue Jays Directory.................................................... 37 2018 Blue Jays 40-Man Roster...................................... 38 2017 Organizational Leaders....................................... 39 The 2018 New Hampshire Fisher Cats Media Guide Recent Top Ten Draft Selections.................................. 40 is a publica on of the Fisher Cats Media Rela ons Buffalo Bisons (AAA)................................................ 41 Department. All informa on is current as of April 2, 2018. Dunedin Blue Jays (Advanced-A)................................................. 42 Lansing Lugnuts (A)..................................................... 43 This publica on was put together by Bob Lipman, Tyler Murray and Tyler Zickel. Vancouver Canadians (Short-Season A)............................................ 44 Bluefi eld Blue Jays (Rookie)....................................................... 45 Photography used in this publica on provided by Dave Schofi eld and the Toronto Blue Jays. GCL Blue Jays/DSL Blue Jays........................................ 46 Further informa on on the 2018 New Hampshire 2018 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS OPENING ROSTER ............47 Fisher Cats is available through the Fisher Cats 2018 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS FIELD STAFF ................48 Media Rela ons Department, (603) 641-2005 and at www.nhfi shercats.com. MEDIA POLICIES............................................................ 49-50 2018 SCHEDULE................................................................... 51 2018 FISHER CATS DIRECTORY NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS BASEBALL CLUB NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL STADIUM 1 Line Drive, Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: (603) 641-2005 Fax: (603) 641-2055 Website: www.nhfi shercats.com E-Mail: info@nhfi shercats.com OWNERSHIP - OPERATED BY DSF SPORTS Owner...........................................................................................................................Art Solomon FRONT OFFICE STAFF President...........................................................................................................................Mike Ramshaw General Manager..................................................................................................................Jim Flavin Deputy General Manager................................................................................................Jenna Raizes Vice President, Sales..........................................................................................................Jeff Tagliaferro Vice President, Stadium Operations..................................................................................Tim Hough Executive Director, Sales....................................................................................Erik Lesniak Executive Director, Finance & Human Resources........................................................................Debbie Morin Director, Hospitality & Special Events...................................................................Stephanie Fournier Director, Ticket Sales............................................................................................................Matt Freeman Corporate Sales Manager........................................................................................................Tom Devarenne Box Office Manager.....................................................................................................................Tara Leeth Marketing & Promotions Manager.................................................................................................Sarah Lenau Broadcasting & Media Relations Manager.............................................................................Tyler Murray Production Manager...........................................................................................................Evan O’Brien Facility Operations Manager....................................................................................................D. 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Peer Merchandise Manager.....................................................................................................Samantha Stawarz Turf Manager...................................................................................................................Christo Wallace Corporate Sales & Promotions Manager.....................................................................................Andrew Marais Ticket Sales Account Executive..........................................................................................Colin Cyr Ticket Sales Account Executive.....................................................................................John Evans Ticket Sales Account Executive.....................................................................................Xavier Rentz Media Assistant...................................................................................................................Tyler Zickel Home Clubhouse Manager...................................................................................Jim Billington Visiting Clubhouse Manager.................................................................................................Dana Gobeil FIELD STAFF Manager............................................................................................................................John Schneider Pitching Coach....................................................................................................................Vince Horsman Hitting Coach.....................................................................................................................Hunter Mense Coach................................................................................................................................Andy Fermin Athletic Trainer.............................................................................................................Drew MacDonald Strength & Conditioning Coach..................................................................................................Ryan Maedel GAME INFORMATION Radio Broadcasters......................................Tyler Murray, Tyler Zickel, Bob Lipman, Charlie Sherman & Ben Altsher Public Address Announcer....................................................................................................Eric Coplin, Ben Altsher Offi cial Scorers/Time Clock Operators...................................Wally Hauser, Lenny Parker, Mitch Mastroma eo, Chick Smith TEAM INFORMATION Major League Affiliation.....................................................................................Toronto Blue Jays (since 2004) Year Established...................................................................................................................................2004 Team Colors..............................................................................................................Red, White, & Blue Stadium Name................................................................................Northeast Delta Dental Stadium Ballpark Dimensions................................................................LF-326, LCF-380, CF-400, RCF-353, RF-306 Visiting Club Hotel............................................................................................Country Inn & Suites 250 River Road Bedford, N.H. 03110 (603) 666-4600 2018 MEDIA GUIDE 2 ART SOLOMON OWNER Art Solomon is the President and CEO of DSF Sports, the parent company of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Under Art’s direc on, the Fisher Cats have earned several dis nc ons throughout the baseball industry. Most recently, the Fisher Cats earned the Eastern League nomina on for the 2012, 2013, and 2014 John H. Johnson President’s Trophy, which recognizes the top