1 Dear Midwest League Fans: On behalf of Minor League Baseball and the Midwest League, I want to welcome you to the ballpark 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 watching 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 communities 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 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Team and Season Info League Batting Leaders............................35 Schedule.....................................................4 League Pitching Leaders..........................36 Midwest League All-Star Game..................5 Midseason All-Star Team..........................37 Front Office.................................................6 South Bend Team Hitting..........................38 Four Winds Field...................................7, 10 South Bend Team Pitching........................39 Minor League All-Time Wins.......................8 Baseball Hall of Fame................................9 Midwest League......................................40 Performance Center..................................10 President Richard “Dick” Nussbaum.........41 Owner Andrew Berlin................................11 Directory....................................................42 Select Rules..............................................43 2019 South Bend Cubs...........................12 Playoff Format...........................................44 Opening Day Roster..................................13 Beloit Snappers.........................................45 Buddy Bailey.............................................14 Bowling Green Hot Rods...........................46 Jamie Vermilyea ......................................14 Burlington Bees.........................................47 Paul McAnulty...........................................15 Cedar Rapids Kernels...............................48 Pedro Gonzalez........................................15 Clinton LumberKings.................................49 James Edwards........................................16 Dayton Dragons........................................50 Dallas Lopez..............................................16 Fort Wayne TinCaps..................................51 D.J. Artis....................................................17 Great Lakes Loons....................................52 Faustino Carrera.......................................17 Kane County Cougars...............................53 Derek Casey..............................................18 Lake County Captains...............................54 Tyler Durna................................................18 Lansing Lugnuts........................................55 Dalton Geekie...........................................19 Peoria Chiefs.............................................56 Eric Gonzalez............................................19 Quad Cities River Bandits.........................57 Rafelin Lorenzo.........................................20 West Michigan Whitecaps.........................58 Ryan Lawlor..............................................20 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.........................59 Brailyn Marquez........................................21 Map...........................................................60 Riley McCauley.........................................21 Mileage Chart............................................60 Fidel Mejia................................................22 Zach Mort.................................................22 History......................................................61 Rafael Narea.............................................23 Franchise, Year by Year............................62 Eugenio Palma..........................................23 Franchise Managers.................................62 Jeff Passantino..........................................24 Franchise Postseason Results................ 63 Gustavo Polanco.......................................24 League Championships............................63 Eury Ramos..............................................25 South Bend Single-Season Records........64 Peyton Remy............................................25 South Bend Career Records...............69-74 Ethan Roberts...........................................26 South Bend to MLB.............................75-78 Cole Roederer...........................................26 All-Time Roster....................................79-84 Cam Sanders............................................27 Jonathan Sierra.........................................27 Chicago Cubs Organization...................85 Riley Thompson.........................................28 Front Office...............................................86 Nelson Velazquez.....................................28 Affiliates.....................................................87 Andy Weber...............................................29 2018 Draft Picks........................................88 Delvin Zinn................................................29 Levi Jordan................................................30 Media Information...................................89 Media Guidelines......................................90 2018 Season Recap.................................31 Four Winds Field Ground Rules................91 Regular-Season Standings.......................32 Game Day Information..............................92 Playoffs.....................................................33 Broadcast Information...............................93 Postseason All-Star Team.........................33 Local Media...............................................93 League Hitting...........................................34 League Pitching........................................34 3 TEAM AND SEASON INFO 2019 SCHEDULE JUNE 18 4 MIDWEST LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME For the first time in 30 years, the Midwest League All-Star game will be held in South Bend, Indiana. The announcement was made official on 9/10/2018 from the Pepsi Stadium Club at Four Winds Field by Owner of the South Bend Cubs Andrew T. Berlin, Dick Nussbaum, President of the Midwest League and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. “In addition to the announcement that we’ve been selected to host the All-Star Game & Festivities, I’m proud to announce that both will be presented by Four Winds Casinos, the 2019 All Star Game Title Sponsor,” Berlin said. “We’re grate- ful to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Four Winds Casinos for their support of the baseball experience in South Bend. As partners, they’ve helped to make exciting moments like this one possible over the past five years.” The 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game Presented by Four Winds Casinos takes place Tuesday, June 18, 2019, and will feature some of the most promising players in professional baseball today. Many of them will go on to find success in the Major Leagues. “We are thrilled to host the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game in South Bend,” Buttigieg said. “After a 30-year wait, South Bend is proud to once again welcome players and fans alike to our renewed downtown and thriving community.” 5 TEAM AND SEASON INFO South Bend Cubs Front Office: Stadium and Office Address Mailing Address 501 W. South Street P.O. Box 4218 South Bend, IN 46601 South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: (574) 235-9988 Twitter: @SBCubs Fax: (574) 235-9950 Facebook: SouthBendCubs Website: www.southbendcubs.com