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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2016 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS OFFICIAL MEDIA GUIDE

Staff Directory........................................ 42015 Year In Review................................. 52015 Player Stats.................................... 92016 Field Staff....................................... 142016 Trainers............................................ 152016 Charlotte Knights Players........ 16White Sox Organization......................... 81White Sox 40-Man Roster...................... 83International League............................. 872015 IL Team Rankings............................ 90Umpire Crews/Hotels............................ 94Buffalo Bisons......................................... 96Columbus Clippers.................................. 97Durham Bulls............................................ 98Gwinnett Braves...................................... 99Indianapolis Indians................................. 100Lehigh Valley IronPigs........................... 101Louisville Bats......................................... 102Norfolk Tides........................................... 103Pawtucket Red Sox.................................. 104Rochester Red Wings............................. 105Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders....... 106Syracuse Chiefs....................................... 107Toledo Mud Hens..................................... 108Charlotte Baseball History................ 109Knights All-time Position Players.......... 112Knights All-time Pitchers...................... 118Charlotte Baseball All-Stars............ 123Charlotte All-Century Team................ 124Charlotte Baseball Championships...... 125Charlotte O’s History........................... 127Charlotte Knights History................... 133Knights Stadium Lasts............................ 140All-Knights Stadium Team...................... 142BB&T Ballpark Information................. 143BB&T Ballpark Firsts............................. 1452016 Triple-A All-Star Game................. 149Media Information.................................... 155Knights Broadcast Team....................... 158Notes........................................................... 159

The 2016 Charlotte Knights Media Guide is an official publication of the Charlotte Knights. All information is current as of April 1, 2016. This publication was written, designed, and edited by Tommy Viola and Tom Liguori. Special thanks to the Chicago White Sox, the International League, the Bir-mingham Barons, the Winston-Salem Dash, MiLB.com, MLB.com, Getty Images, Laura Wolff, Buren Foster and Baseball America.

Copyright 2016 Charlotte Knights Baseball Club. All rights reserved.

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STAFF DIRECTORY

Vice President of Sales.........................Chris Semmens

Vice President of Marketing........................Mark Smith

Dir., Special Programs and Events............Julie Clark

Business Manager..................................Michael Sanger

Dir., Broadcast and Team Travel............Matt Swierad

Dir., Media Relations.....................................Tommy Viola

Dir., Community & Team Relations..............Lindsey Brown

Dir., Ticket Operations............................Matt Millward

Dir., Season Ticket Sales..........................Brett Butler

Dir., Group Sales......................................Kathryn Bobel

Dir., Creative/IT..............................................Bill Walker

Dir., Video Production............................David Ruckman

Asst. Dir., Video Production.........Drew Demarcantionio

Mgr., Promotions....................................Phillip Norvell

Mgr., Merchandise.........................................Ryan Petrere

mgr., special events sales..................Chelsea Crumley

Mgr., Premium Services....................................Bess LaMay

Mgr., Ticket Operations....................Jonathan English

Head Groundskeeper.................................Matt Parrott

Assistant Groundskeeper................Landon Burkhart

Facility Manager.............................................Tom Gorter

Stadium Operations Manager......................Nick Braun

Entertainment Coordinator..................Brittany Egan

Partnership Services Coordinator........Ashley Warshauer

Corporate Sales Executive.....................Jeremy Auker

Corporate Sales Executive................Damon Roschke

Account Executive...............................Jose (JJ) Briceno

Account Executive......................................Kevin Hughes

Account Executive........................................David Burns

Account Executive..............................Brandon T. Batts

Account Executive..........................................Ian Holmes

Account Executive...............................Yogi Brewington

Front Desk Receptionist.....................Megan Smithers

FULL-SEASON ASSOCIATESMedia Relations.................................................Tom Liguori

Merchandise...................................................Kelcee Mader

Merchandise...................................................Asia Whitted

Video Production......................................Andrew Green

Video Production........................................Danny Gibble

Video Production...................................Harrison Ralph

Ticket Sales and Operations................Nathan Tessler

Ticket Sales and Operations................Catherine Trapp

Special Events Sales........................................Emily Kozel

Charlotte Knights Baseball Club

324 South Mint Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

Bill AllenOwner

Don BeaverOwner/President

Dan RajkowskiExecutive VP/COO

Scotty BrownGeneral Manager

CLUBHOUSE/PRESSBOX PERSONEL

Mgr., Home Clubhouse..................Chase Baumgardner

Mgr., Visiting Clubhouse.........................Jay Barnhouse

Gameday Operator.......................................Jim Morrison

Scoreboard Operator...............................Zach Newton

Pitch Clock Operator.....................Brandon McClung

Official Scorer..........................................Dave Friedman

Official Scorer...........................................Jerry Bowers

Official Scorer.................................................Karl Lyles

Official Scorer...........................................Mychal frost

Official scorer.................................................jack frost

P.A. Announcer...............................................Ken Conrad

General Manager...............................................Erik Hassy

Catering Manager................................Chloe Swedzinski

Catering Sales Coordinator..................Brooke Harty

Office Manger..................................................Jessi Brienzi

Concessions Manager..............................Tyler Runyon

Executive Chef................................................Joseph Marx

Spectra food & Hospitality

FULL-TIME STAFF

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2015 YEAR IN REVIEW

Micah JohnsonJohnson hit .378 over 27 games in July with the Knights in 2015.

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DATE OPPONENT SCORE RECORD POSITION WINNER LOSER SAVE ATT. TIME9-Apr vs. NOr W 6-3 1-0 T-1sT peNNy (1-0) WilsON (0-1) AseNciO (1) 10,514 2:3410-Apr vs. NOr l 7-6 1-1 T-1sT rOe (1-0) Webb (0-1) 9,385 3:0911-Apr vs. NOr W 4-2 2-1 T-1sT rOdON (1-0) McFArlANd (0-1) AseNciO (2) 10,480 2:3912-Apr vs. NOr l 9-2 1-1 T-1sT dAvies (1-0) cArrOll (0-1) 8,680 2:5713-Apr vs. dUr W 3-0 3-2 T-1sT JOhNsON (1-0) rieFeNhAUser (0-1) sUrkAMp (1) 7,461 2:2714-Apr vs. dUr l 12-8 3-3 T-1sT FlOrO (2-0) peNNy (1-1) 6,710 3:2415-Apr @ GWN W 5-3 4-3 T-1sT cAsey (1-0) kOhN (0-1) AseNciO (3) 908 2:5616-Apr @ GWN W 7-6 5-3 T-1sT sUrkAMp (1-0) TexierA (0-2) Webb (1) 873 3:4217-Apr vs. GWN W 7-5 6-3 T-1sT cArrOll (1-1) Wisler (0-1) AseNciO (4) 10,361 2:4618-Apr vs. GWN W 6-2 7-3 1sT JOhNsON (2-0) WANG (0-1) 10,527 2:1419-Apr vs. GWN *pOsTpONed*20-Apr @ dUr l 5-1 7-4 2Nd TeAFOrd (1-1) hAvilANd (0-1) 2,583 2:43(1:29)21-Apr @ dUr l 4-2 7-5 2Nd pATTersON (1-1) beck (0-1) Miller (1) 8,407 3:0322-Apr @ dUr W 3-2 8-5 1sT leON (1-0) NOrberTO (1-1) AseNciO (5) 4,123 2:4623-Apr @ dUr l 5-2 8-6 2Nd diAMONd (1-0) JOhNsON (2-1) 7,979 2:5124-Apr @ NOr W 4-1 9-6 1sT cleTO (1-0) WilsON (1-2) leON (1) 5,072 2:3225-Apr @ NOr *pOsTpONed* 26-Apr @ NOr W 4-3 10-6 1sT phillips (1-0) drAke (0-1) AseNciO (6) 3,285 2:3927-Apr vs. TOl W 7-6 (10) 11-6 1sT cAsey (2-0) Mercedes (0-1) 7,089 3:1528-Apr vs. TOl l 6-2 11-7 1sT Melville (1-2) peNNy (1-2) 9,047 3:0829-Apr vs. TOl W 10-4 12-7 1sT JOhNsON (3-1) Weber (2-2) 9,150 2:4130-Apr vs. sWb W 8-7 13-7 1sT sUrkAMp (2-0) Webb (0-2) 9,089 3:001-MAy vs. sWb l 5-4 13-8 1sT de lA crUz (2-0) hAvilANd (0-2) rUMbelOW (2) 10,422 2:442-MAy vs. sWb W 10-4 14-8 1sT beck (1-1) lONG (0-2) 10,335 2:493-MAy vs. sWb l 6-5 14-9 1sT WOOTeN (1-3) peNNy (1-3) rAMirez (3) 10,349 2:465-MAy @ cOl l 10-3 14-10 T-1sT MUrATA (1-0) JOhNsON (3-2) 7,335 2:426-MAy @ cOl l 2-0 14-11 2Nd rOTh (2-1) drAbek (0-1) AdAMs (3) 7,202 2:047-MAy @ cOl l 5-2 14-12 2Nd cOOper (1-1) GUerrA, JU (0-1) 7,402 2:538-MAy @ TOl l 3-2 (10) 14-13 3rd cAbrerA (2-0) AseNciO (0-1) 6,064 2:449-MAy @ TOl W 8-4 15-13 3rd peNNy (2-3) Melville (1-4) 9,028 3:11 (:37)10-MAy @ TOl W 6-4 16-13 3rd cAsey (3-0) vAldez (0-1) Webb (2) 5,336 2:4011-MAy vs. lOU W 7-2 17-13 3rd hAvilANd (1-2) AxelrOd (1-3) 7,408 2:4512-MAy vs. lOU W 4-0 18-13 T-1sT beck (2-1) hANd (0-1) 9,125 2:3113-MAy vs. lOU W 5-4 (10) 19-13 T-1sT cAsey (4-0) lecUre (0-2) 9,601 3:1414-MAy vs. lOU l 5-4 (10) 19-14 T-1sT kliMesh (1-0) AseNciO (0-2) AdcOck (6) 10,294 3:3315-MAy vs. syr l 9-3 19-15 T-1sT spANN (1-0) JOhNsON (3-3) 10,534 3:0516-MAy vs. syr W 2-1 20-15 1sT sUrkAMp (3-0) delcArMeN (1-2) 10,379 2:2517-MAy vs. syr W 7-1 21-15 1sT beck (3-1) billiNGs (1-3) 9,628 2:4618-MAy @ sWb l 3-0 21-16 1sT Webb (1-2) GUerrA (0-2) liNdGreN (3) 3,359 2:38 (1:00)19-MAy @ sWb W 5-4 22-16 1sT peNNy (3-3) TrAcy (0-1) AseNciO (7) 3,293 2:3820-MAy @ sWb W 7-1 23-16 1sT JOhNsON (4-3) lONG (2-3) 7,670 2:1021-MAy @ lhv l 3-1 23-17 1sT rOdriGUez (2-3) drAbek (0-2) McGOWAN (2) 8,298 2:2022-MAy @ lhv l 3-1 23-18 1sT berkeN (3-2) beck (3-2) JiMeNez (4) 10,100 2:3023-MAy @ lhv l 9-5 23-19 1sT AUMONT (2-1) GUerrA (0-3) McGOWAN (3) 10,100 3:1824-MAy @ lhv W 7-5 24-19 1sT cAsey (5-0) JiMeNez (1-3) AseNciO (8) 9,622 2:4625-MAy vs. cOl W 8-6 25-19 1sT Webb (1-1) hOUse (0-1) AseNciO (9) 9,336 2:5126-MAy vs. cOl W 9-5 26-19 1sT drAbek (1-2) MArONde (0-6) 7,482 3:02 (:22)27-MAy vs. cOl l 9-3 26-20 1sT MUrATA (3-1) hAvilANd (1-3) 8,256 2:3428-MAy vs. cOl W 8-7 27-20 1sT cleTO (2-0) ArMsTrONG (0-2) 10,283 3:3329-MAy vs. lhv W 7-5 28-20 1sT hAGAN (1-0) MOrGAN (0-5) 10,643 2:3430-MAy vs. lhv l 1-0 28-21 1sT vAsqUez (2-1) JOhNsON (4-4) McGOWAN (4) 10,508 2:0931-MAy vs. lhv W 2-0 29-21 1sT cArrOll (2-1) lerOUx (0-1) phillips (1) 9,309 2:372-JUN @ dUr l 2-1 29-22 T-1sT FlOrO (5-4) drAbek (1-3) rOMerO (1) 4,535 2:123-JUN @ dUr W 4-2 30-22 1sT liNdsTrOM (1-0) bUschMANN (5-4) cleTO (1) 4,618 3:104-JUN @ dUr l 4-1 30-23 T-1sT diAMONd (5-2) hAvilANd (1-4) belisAriO (14) 7,167 2:295-JUN vs. NOr l 5-0 30-24 T-2Nd GAMbOA (4-3) JOhNsON (4-5) 10,594 2:236-JUN vs. NOr W 6-0 31-24 T-1sT cArrOll (3-1) JONes (1-4) 10,505 2:417-JUN vs. NOr l 4-1 31-25 T-2Nd WriGhT (4-0) drAbek (1-4) drAke (9) 9,076 2:15 (:20)8-JUN @ pAW W 7-2 32-25 T-1sT MAriN (1-0) JOhNsON (6-4) cleTO (2) 5,192 2:539-JUN @ pAW W 4-2 33-25 T-1sT hAvilANd (2-4) OWeNs (2-5) phillips (2) 6,151 2:38 (:17)10-JUN @ pAW l 2-1 33-26 T-2Nd sprUill (4-1) cAsey (5-1) 5,602 2:1011-JUN @ bUF l 7-3 33-27 T-2Nd WOlF (5-1) cArrOll (3-2) 5,682 2:0311-JUN @ bUF l 4-2 33-28 3rd rAsMUsseN (4-1) chAlAs (0-1) *dh* 2:0113-JUN @ bUF l 5-4 33-29 3rd JeNkiNs (4-2) cleTO (2-1) redMONd (1) 11,842 2:5514-JUN @ bUF W 2-1 34-29 3rd drAbek (2-4) bOyd (0-1) phillips (3) 7,253 2:16 (3:00)

2015 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS

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DATE OPPONENT SCORE RECORD POSITION WINNER LOSER SAVE ATT. TIME16-JUN vs. pAW W 2-0 35-29 3rd JOhNsON (5-5) MAsTersON (0-2) GArciA (1) 9,118 2:2917-JUN vs. pAW W 7-5 36-29 3rd cleTO (3-1) sprUill (4-2) liNdsTrOM (1) 9,881 2:4018-JUN vs. pAW W 15-5 37-29 2Nd hAvilANd (3-4) cOUch (3-7) 10,292 3:2919-JUN vs. iNd W 3-0 38-29 T-1sT MAriN (2-0) sAMpsON (6-5) phillips (4) 10,551 2:1520-JUN vs. iNd W 6-5 (12) 39-29 1sT cAsey (6-1) liz (0-1) 10,381 3:3221-JUN vs. iNd W 13-1 40-29 1sT JOhNsON (6-5) sAdler (6-5) 9,113 2:2022-JUN @ syr l 2-1 40-30 1sT espiNO (2-0) chAlAs (0-2) MArTiN (3) 1,571 2:2423-JUN @ syr l 4-3 40-31 1sT WAlTers (3-1) sMiTh (0-1) vAlverde (3) 1,918 2:4724-JUN @ syr W 2-0 (10) 41-31 1sT liNdsTrOM (2-0) MArTiN (3-4) cleTO (3) 2,584 2:4425-JUN @ syr W 4-2 42-31 1sT drAbek (3-4) rOss (0-1) GArciA (2) 6,491 2:4326-JUN @ rOc W 3-1 43-31 1sT JOhNsON (7-5) deAN (5-7) phillips (5) 6,734 2:2527-JUN @ rOc *pOsTpONed* 28-JUN @ rOc l 1-0 43-32 T-1sT dUFFey (3-4) chAlAs (0-3) 1,571 2:2428-JUN @ rOc l 5-4 43-33 2Nd OliverOs (3-2) cleTO (3-2) *dh* 3:1729-JUN @ NOr W 6-2 44-33 1sT cAsey (7-1) rONdON (2-1) 3,823 2:3930-JUN @ NOr l 2-1 44-34 2Nd GAMbOA (6-5) GArciA (0-1) 5,051 2:301-JUl @ NOr l 2-0 44-35 2Nd bOWdeN (6-2) drAbek (3-5) drAke (12) 5,047 2:262-JUl vs. GWN l 7-4 44-36 2Nd kelly (2-1) liNdsTrOM (2-1) 10,214 2:493-JUl vs. GWN l 11-4 44-37 2Nd sMiTh (3-3) chAlAs (0-4) Weber (3) 7,117 2:443-JUl vs. GWN W 11-2 45-37 2Nd peNNy (4-3) reyes (0-1) 10,686 2:164-JUl @ GWN W 5-1 46-37 2Nd hAvilANd (4-4) FOlTyNeWicz (1-5) 9,788 2:265-JUl @ GWN W 5-4 47-37 2Nd MAriN (3-0) bArker (0-1) phillips (6) 2,391 2:316-JUl @ GWN W 2-1 48-37 2Nd drAbek (4-5) WhiTe (1-1) liNdsTrOM (2) 2,362 2:397-JUl vs. dUr W 17-6 49-37 2Nd GUerrA (1-3) dOMiNGUez (0-2) 8,482 3:308-JUl vs. dUr l 5-2 49-38 2Nd rieFeNhAUser (1-2) chAlAs (0-5) MAriNez (2) 8,432 2:48 (:40)9-JUl vs. dUr l 10-8 49-39 2Nd hAGeNs (1-0) hAvilANd (4-5) 10,262 3:1110-JUl @ NOr l 4-3 49-40 2Nd JOhNsON (3-1) sMiTh (0-2) 7,027 2:3810-JUl @ NOr W 6-5 50-40 2Nd cAsey (8-1) GAMbOA (7-6) cleTO (4) *dh* 2:50 (:07)11-JUl @ NOr W 10-2 51-40 2Nd drAbek (5-5) McFArlANd (2-3) 5,135 3:0112-JUl @ NOr W 2-0 52-40 1sT Albers (1-0) GAUsMAN (0-1) GUerrA (1) 6,399 2:4916-JUl vs. NOr l 6-3 52-41 2Nd WriGhT (6-0) chAlAs (0-6) beATO (8) 10,264 2:4017-JUl vs. NOr W 5-4 53-41 1sT GUerrA (2-3) beATO (4-4) 10,295 2:4918-JUl vs. NOr l 4-3 (15) 53-42 2Nd Oliver (2-1) cAsey (8-2) beATO (9) 10,258 4:2819-JUl vs. NOr W 8-4 54-42 1sT chAlAs (1-6) dAvies (3-6) cleTO (5) 9,226 2:3620-JUl vs. dUr W 5-2 55-42 1sT JOhNsON (8-5) diAMONd (9-4) phillips (7) 7,862 2:2421-JUl vs. dUr W 7-2 56-42 1sT peNNy (5-3) TeAFOrd (4-7) phillips (8) 8,703 2:5522-JUl vs. dUr W 6-4 57-42 1sT cAsey (9-2) yATes (0-2) GArciA (3) 8,918 3:1323-JUl vs. dUr l 2-0 57-43 2Nd ANdriese (2-1) NOesi (0-1) bellATTi (1) 10,193 2:49 (:09)24-JUl @ GWN l 6-3 57-44 2Nd Weber (4-1) GUerrA (2-4) MOylAN (1) 6,282 2:5025-JUl @ GWN l 5-2 57-45 2Nd TexeirA (2-3) MAriN (3-1) Fisher (4) 6,372 2:3126-JUl @ GWN l 5-3 57-46 2Nd perez (3-1) peNNy (5-4) MOylAN (2) 3,792 2:5527-JUl @ lOU W 7-1 58-46 2Nd cArrOll (4-2) ciNGrANi (0-1) 6,282 2:4428-JUl @ lOU l 3-1 58-47 2Nd sTepheNsON (4-0) JOhNsON (8-6) bAlesTer (3) 7,735 2:2829-JUl @ lOU W 6-2 59-47 2Nd NOesi (1-1) lAMb (0-1) phillips (9) 5,911 2:44 (:20)30-JUl @ lOU l 3-2 59-48 2Nd hAyes (4-2) drAbek (5-6) de lA TOrre (3) 7,836 2:1131-JUl @ iNd l 5-1 59-49 2Nd vOlsTAd (8-4) peNNy (5-5) 15,249 2:121-AUG @ iNd l 6-5 (13) 59-50 2Nd MOrris (5-1) phillips (1-1) 14,679 4:192-AUG @ iNd l 4-2 59-51 2Nd sANchez (5-1) JOhNsON (8-7) iNMAN (2) 9,237 2:394-AUG vs. bUF l 7-3 59-52 T-2Nd delAbAr (3-0) MAriN (3-2) TeperA (1) 8,455 2:555-AUG vs. bUF W 8-3 60-52 T-2Nd drAbek (6-6) redMONd (4-3) GUerrA (2) 8,143 2:576-AUG vs. bUF l 9-2 60-53 T-2Nd WOlF (8-1) peNNy (5-6) 9,132 2:53 (:39)7-AUG vs. rOc W 9-5 61-53 T-2Nd cArrOll (5-2) deAN (8-10) 10,312 2:328-AUG vs. rOc l 3-0 61-54 3rd berriOs (3-1) JOhNsON (8-8) TONkiN (10) 10,427 2:259-AUG vs. rOc l 6-5 61-55 3rd bOWdeN (8-3) NOesi (1-2) TONkiN (11) 9,561 2:4010-AUG vs. GWN l 12-3 61-56 3rd TexeirA (5-3) drAbek (6-7) 7,679 3:0911-AUG vs. GWN W 3-2 62-56 3rd peNNy (6-6) JeNkiNs (3-3) GUerrA (3) 8,696 2:23 (1:18)12-AUG vs. GWN l 11-1 62-57 3rd sMiTh (6-4) cArrOll (5-3) 9,220 3:0113-AUG vs. GWN W 4-2 63-57 3rd JOhNsON (9-8) MATeO (1-1) GUerrA (4) 10,212 2:2414-AUG @ TOl l 6-1 63-58 3rd Melville (5-9) NOesi (1-3) kNUdsON (10) 10,300 2:3015-AUG @ TOl W 9-6 64-58 3rd drAbek (7-7) lObsTeiN (0-1) phillips (10) 11,000 3:0716-AUG @ TOl l 6-1 64-59 3rd cessA (1-1) peNNy (6-7) 8,555 2:3417-AUG @ cOl l 10-6 64-60 3rd MUrATA (13-4) cArrOll (5-4) 10,283 3:2018-AUG @ cOl W 3-1 65-60 3rd JOhNsON (10-9) rOberTs (2-3) GUerrA (5) 8,889 2:2621-AUG vs. iNd l 5-1 65-61 3rd WOrley (2-0) NOesi (1-4) 10,574 1:5021-AUG vs. iNd W 7-2 66-61 3rd Webb (2-1) MOrris (5-3) *dh* 2:01

2015 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS

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DATE OPPONENT SCORE RECORD POSITION WINNER LOSER SAVE ATT. TIME

2015 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS

22-AUG vs. iNd l 6-0 66-62 3rd GlAsNOW (1-0) drAbek (7-8) 9,055 2:41)23-AUG vs. iNd l 5-2 66-63 3rd vOlsTAd (10-6) peNNy (6-8) WOOd (27) 9,433 2:4824-AUG vs. GWN W 3-2 67-63 3rd cArrOll (6-4) briGhAM (3-1) GUerrA (6) 7,397 2:3525-AUG vs. GWN W 7-2 68-63 3rd JOhNsON (11-8) Weber (4-3) 8,181 2:0926-AUG vs. GWN W 3-1 69-63 3rd NOesi (2-4) TexeirA (6-4) MAriN (1) 9,168 2:3927-AUG @ dUr l 5-4 69-64 3rd rieFeNhAUser (4-2) drAbek (7-9) Miller (4) 7,810 2:5328-AUG @ dUr W 5-2 70-64 3rd peNNy (7-8) MOOre (2-3) phillips (11) 8,944 2:5329-AUG @ dUr W 9-3 71-64 3rd cArrOll (7-4) TeAFOrd (5-9) 10,558 2:5830-AUG @ dUr l 4-2 71-65 3rd sNell (5-2) MAriN (3-3) rieFeNhAUser (1) 7,964 2:4031-AUG @ NOr W 3-1 72-65 3rd NOesi (3-4) JONes (8-7) phillips (12) 5,108 2:261-sep @ NOr l 6-3 72-66 3rd WriGhT (9-1) drAbek (7-10) beATO (15) 3,581 2:282-sep vs. dUr l 7-5 72-67 3rd MOrTeNseN (1-0) peNNy (7-9) MAriNez (5) 10,397 2:423-sep vs. dUr W 11-7 73-67 3rd sMiTh (1-2) bellATTi (2-1) 9,781 3:144-sep vs. dUr l 9-4 73-68 3rd sNell (6-2) MAriN (3-4) 10,731 2:585-sep @ GWN W 4-2 74-68 3rd NOesi (4-4) sMiTh (6-7) GUerrA (7) 6,172 2:306-sep @ GWN l 2-1 74-69 3rd MATeO (4-3) drAbek (7-11) peTersON (2) 4,244 2:057-sep @ GWN l 6-2 74-70 3rd briGhAM (4-1) peNNy (7-10) 5,868 2:16

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BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB IBB SO SB CS OBP SLG OPS EbelTre, eNGel .234 21 77 13 18 3 0 1 7 24 4 0 21 2 1 .268 .312 .580 0blAck, dAN .324 34 111 20 36 5 2 6 24 63 27 5 24 0 0 .457 .568 1.025 2bONiFAciO, eMiliO .364 3 11 0 4 2 0 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 0 .364 .545 .909 1brANTly, rOb .291 23 86 11 25 3 0 4 16 40 5 0 17 0 0 .319 .465 .784 1cOATs, JAsON .270 122 489 56 132 29 1 17 81 214 29 1 93 11 2 .313 .438 .751 5cOlviN, Tyler .226 88 305 27 69 15 3 4 25 102 15 3 92 0 1 .264 .334 .598 0cUrley, chris .300 15 50 6 15 1 1 2 5 24 2 0 9 0 0 .327 .480 .807 0dAvidsON, MATT .203 141 528 63 107 22 0 23 74 198 62 2 191 1 0 .293 .375 .668 10dOWdy, JereMy .208 8 24 3 5 3 0 0 3 8 8 0 3 0 0 .406 .333 .740 2GArciA, dreW .217 83 272 27 59 13 1 1 16 77 15 0 49 4 3 .260 .283 .543 12GArciA, leUry .298 90 349 57 104 19 3 3 31 138 20 0 66 30 12 .340 .395 .736 20JAcObs, chris .224 15 49 5 11 1 0 2 5 18 5 0 13 0 0 .321 .367 .689 0Jirschele, JUsTiN .143 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .143 .143 .286 1JOhNsON, MicAh .315 78 311 54 98 17 3 8 36 145 32 0 63 28 7 .375 .466 .841 10kOTTArAs, GeOrGe .247 31 97 12 24 4 0 7 19 49 26 1 38 0 0 .403 .505 .908 1MArrerO, chris .278 39 133 18 37 8 1 4 17 59 15 0 28 0 0 .347 .444 .790 1MAyberry Jr., JOhN .162 13 37 2 6 1 0 0 0 7 3 1 7 0 0 .225 .189 .414 1MiTchell, JAred .050 13 40 4 2 0 1 0 0 4 6 0 22 1 0 .174 .100 .274 1O’cONNell, seAN .250 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 .250 .250 .500 0rONdON, cleUlUis .000 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 .143 .000 .143 1sAlAdiNO, Tyler .255 52 196 28 50 7 2 4 29 73 22 0 33 25 2 .332 .372 .704 5sANchez, cArlOs .344 29 131 17 45 10 0 2 17 61 4 0 28 5 2 .368 .466 .833 3sellers, JUsTiN .206 8 34 2 7 2 0 0 2 9 0 0 5 0 0 .200 .265 .465 4sellers, JUsTiN .182 12 44 2 8 2 0 0 2 10 2 0 9 0 0 .213 .227 .440 4shUck, J.b. .100 3 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 .182 .100 .282 0siMON, AlexANder .143 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 .143 .143 .286 0sMiTh, kevAN .260 97 319 41 83 13 2 6 36 118 29 0 66 0 1 .330 .370 .699 7sOTO, NeFTAli .246 53 199 25 49 6 0 2 24 61 30 0 40 0 0 .343 .307 .650 3ThOMpsON, TrAyce .260 104 388 53 101 23 4 13 39 171 23 0 79 11 5 .304 .441 .744 2TUiAsOsOpO, MATT .230 103 356 50 82 21 1 18 52 159 57 2 123 3 0 .344 .447 .790 2viciedO, dAyAN .341 36 138 17 47 7 0 7 20 75 13 0 23 0 0 .401 .543 .945 1WilsON, eThAN .200 23 50 5 10 2 0 0 3 12 5 0 18 0 1 .273 .240 .513 1 TEAM TOTAL .256 144 4814 618 1230 237 25 134 582 1919 459 15 1161 121 37 .323 .399 .721 109

PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV SVO IP H R ER HR HB BB IBB SO BKAlbers, MATT 1 0 5.59 7 0 0 0 0 0 9.2 10 6 6 2 0 1 0 5 0AseNciO, JAirO 0 2 5.03 17 0 0 0 9 11 19.2 26 14 11 1 1 6 0 28 0beck, chris 3 2 3.15 10 10 0 0 0 0 54.1 50 20 19 3 2 14 0 40 0cArrOll, scOTT 7 4 3.47 16 16 0 0 0 0 83.0 85 41 32 8 2 29 1 45 1cAsey, JArreTT 9 2 4.29 36 0 0 0 0 1 56.2 59 27 27 7 1 23 0 44 0chAlAs, MiGUel 1 6 6.39 23 4 0 0 0 1 43.2 53 31 31 5 2 15 1 35 0cleTO, MAikel 3 2 3.00 31 0 0 0 5 9 51.0 31 17 17 6 3 24 0 61 0crAbbe, TiM 0 0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0drAbek, kyle 7 11 3.47 24 24 0 0 0 0 137.1 125 62 53 8 4 53 0 84 0GArciA, ONelki 0 1 4.70 25 0 0 0 3 4 38.1 45 23 20 3 1 22 0 48 3GUerrA, JAvy 0 0 17.18 4 0 0 0 0 0 3.2 8 7 7 1 0 1 0 4 0GUerrA, JUNiOr 2 4 3.39 26 8 0 0 7 8 63.2 4 24 24 5 1 29 0 79 1hAGAN, seAN 1 0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0hAvilANd, shAWN 4 5 4.19 19 13 0 0 0 1 77.1 83 45 36 10 6 19 0 59 0isler, zAch 0 0 18.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0JeNNiNGs, dAN 0 0 3.00 3 0 0 0 0 0 6.0 6 2 2 0 0 1 0 5 0JOhNsON, erik 11 8 2.37 23 22 0 0 0 0 132.2 108 40 35 5 2 41 0 136 0JONes, NATe 0 0 1.42 6 0 0 0 0 0 6.1 3 1 1 1 0 2 0 4 0leON, ArceNiO 1 0 11.91 9 0 0 0 1 1 11.1 20 15 15 2 1 8 1 12 0liNdsTrOM, MATT 2 1 5.56 18 0 0 0 2 4 22.2 23 16 14 1 2 5 1 17 0MAriN, TerANce 3 4 2.93 19 10 0 0 1 1 76.2 73 27 25 4 1 17 0 43 1NOesi, hecTOr 4 4 3.32 11 10 0 0 0 0 65.0 46 25 24 7 0 16 0 56 0peNNy, brAd 7 10 4.46 24 24 1 0 0 0 135.1 173 78 67 11 5 33 0 81 0peTrickA, JAke 0 0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0phillips, zAch 1 1 3.13 46 0 0 0 12 14 54.2 47 20 19 1 1 20 1 64 0rOdON, cArlOs 1 0 3.60 2 2 0 0 0 0 10.0 8 5 4 0 2 4 0 13 0sMiTh, blAke 1 2 3.30 24 0 0 0 0 1 30.0 29 11 11 1 0 15 2 42 0sUrkAMp, eric 3 0 2.81 11 1 0 0 1 1 25.2 19 8 8 3 0 9 1 30 0Webb, dANiel 2 1 3.81 18 0 0 0 2 2 28.1 25 12 12 3 2 15 0 24 0WeNdelkeN, J.b. 0 0 4.50 12 0 0 0 0 0 16.0 14 11 8 2 0 5 0 13 0 TEAM TOTAL 74 70 3.78 144 144 1 8 43 59 1268.0 1221 592 532 100 39 431 8 1079 7

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2015 GAME HIGHS

KNIGHTS OPPONENTMost Runs 17 (7/7 vs. DUR) 12 (4/14 vs. DUR; 8/10 vs GWN)Margin of Victory 12 (6/21 vs. IND) 10 (8/12 vs. GWN)Most Runs (Inning) 6 (2x: 5/11 vs. LOU; 6/21 vs. IND) 8 (5/23 @ LHV)Most Hits 17 (2x: 6/21 vs. IND; 7/7 vs. DUR) 17 (3x: 4/14 vs. DUR; 7/16 vs. NOR; 8/12 vs. GWN)

Fewest Hits 2 (2x: 6/5 vs. NOR; 7/6 @ GWN) 2 (5/16 vs. SYR)Most 2B 7 (6/18 vs. PAW) 7 (7/3 vs. GWN Gm. 1; 8/10 vs. GWN)Most 3B 2 (2x: 4/9 vs. NOR; 7/29 @ LOU) 3 (7/2 vs. GWN)Most HR 6 (6/21 vs. IND) 4 (7/9 vs. DUR)Most HR (Inning) 3 (2x: 7/20 vs. DUR; 9/3 vs. DUR) 2 (7x, last: 9/2 vs. DUR)Most SB 5 (2x: 4/10 vs. NOR; 7/12 @ NOR) 4 (5x, last: 8/2 @ IND)Most BB (Batters) 12 (5/23 @ LHV) 8 (8/4 vs. BUF)Most K (Batters) 18 (4/11 vs. NOR 18 (6/16 vs. PAW)Most DP Turned 5 (5/9 @ TOL) 5 (9/7 @ GWN)Most Left on Base 15 (4/16 @ GWN) 17 (8/1 @ IND)Most E 5 (7/31 @ IND) 7 (7/7 vs. DUR)

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2015 INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

KNIGHTS OPPONENTAB 7 (3x: last: Justin Sellers 8/1 @ IND) 7 (6x: Hanson, Nunez, & Garcia 8/1 @ IND)Hits 5 (Carlos Sanchez 5/1 vs. SWB) 4 (9x, last: Boog Powell 9/3 vs. DUR)Total Bases 12 (Matt Tuiasosopo 8/7 vs. ROC) 10 (3x, last: Richie Shaffer 7/9 vs. DUR2B 2 (13x, last: Jason Coats 8/31 @ NOR) 3 (2x: Jose Pirela 5/3 vs. SWB; Jesus Aguilar 8/17 @ COL)

HR 3 (Matt Tuiasosopo 8/7 vs. ROC) 2 (4x, last: Richie Shaffer 7/9 vs. DUR)RBI 7 (2x: Sanchez 5/2 vs. SWB; Tuiasosopo 8/7 vs. ROC) 5 (2x: Corey Brown 4/14 vs. DUR; Ramirez 6/28 @ ROC)

Runs Scored 3 (13x, last: Leury Garcia 8/29 @ DUR) 4 (Garabez Rosa 4/12 vs. NOR; Jesus Aguilar 8/17 @ COL)

SB 3 (Tyler Saladino 4/10 vs. NOR) 3 (2x: Boog Powell 7/20 vs. DUR; Keon Broxton 8/2 @ IND)

BB 3 (18x, last: Drew Garcia 8/4 vs. BUF) 3 (2x: Sean Ochinko 8/5 vs. BUF; Junior Lake 9/1 @ NOR)

K 5 (Beltre 4/12 vs. NOR; Micah Johnson 8/30 @ DUR) 4 (9x, last: Alec Sole 9/3 vs. DUR)IP (Starter) 9.0 (Brad Penny 7/3 vs. GWN Gm. 2) 8.0 (3x, last: Robert Stephenson 7/28 @ LOU)IP (Reliever) 3.1 (Jarrett Casey 5/27 vs. COL) 5.0 (Ryan Weber 7/25 @ GWN)Hits 12 (Scott Carroll 8/12 vs. GWN) 12 (Chien-Ming Wang 4/18 vs. GWN)Runs 7 (4x, last: Scott Carroll 8/12 vs. GWN) 10 (Casey Sadler 6/21 vs. IND)Earned Runs 7 (Kyle Drabek 8/10 vs. GWN) 10 (Casey Sadler 6/21 vs. IND)BB (Start) 5 (3x, last: Scott Carroll 7/27 @ LOU) 8 (Phillippe Aumont 5/23 @ LHV)BB (Relief) 3 (7x, last: Terance Marin 8/12 vs. GWN) 4 (2x: Armstrong 5/7 @ COL, Delcarmen 5/16 vs. SYR)

K (Start) 11 (Erik Johnson 6/16 vs. PAW) 10 (Mike Wright 4/26 @ NOR; Stephenson 7/28 @ LOU)

K (Relief) 5 (8x, last: Blake Smith 7/22 vs. DUR) 6 (2x: Steve Johnson 4/12 vs. NOR; Liz 8/23 vs. IND)

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2015 Knights KnotesIL LEADERS: The Knights finished near the top in a number of categories in the IL in 2015. They led in home runs with 134 -- 11 more than second place Durham (123). The Knights hit 93 of their 134 home runs in 2015 at BB&T Ballpark, a year after they hit 105 of their 176 home runs at home in 2014. Charlotte also finished first in total bases (1,919), first in slugging percentage (.399), second in runs scored (618), sec-ond in RBIs (582), and third in stolen bases (121). On the pitching side, the Knights finished second in strikeouts (1,079).

COATS OF ARMOR: After beginning the 2015 season with Double-A Birmingham, outfielder Jason Coats was promoted to the Knights on April 23 after posting a .340 batting average with nine doubles and two RBIs over 12 games with the Barons. Overall in 2015 with the Knights in 122 games, Coats hit .270 (132-for-489) with 29 doubles, 17 home runs and 81 RBIs. He finished third in the IL in RBIs and finished the season with 83 combined RBIs between Charlotte and Birmingham – his third consecutive 80-RBI season (all three seasons of his professional career).

GRAND SLAMS: The Knights had an IL-best seven grand slams. Matt Tuiasosopo had three. The others were: Dan Black, George Kottaras, Tyler Saladino, and Chris Marrero.

JACKS & DAYAN: 1B/OF Dayan Viciedo launched his seventh home run of the 2015 season with the Knights on Thursday, September 3 and the 47th of his Knights career, which tied Jeff Liefer (47) for fifth all-time in franchise history. In 36 games with the Knights in 2015, Viciedo hit .341 (47-for-138). He launched 20 home runs with the Knights in back-to-back seasons (2010-11) and was named a member of the All Knights Stadium Team in 2013.

SINGLE-SEASON KNIGHTS HISTORY: RHP Erik Johnson’s 2.37 ERA is the sec-ond-best ERA by a Knights pitcher and his 136 strikeouts are seventh-best... INF/OF Leury Garcia became just the 10th Knights player to steal 30 bases in a season and first since Jason Bourgeois and Jerry Owens did so in 2008… With 528 at-bats, Matt Davidson now has the sixth most at-bats for a Knights player in a single-sea-son. Davidson’s 141 games played in 2015 are second-best behind Tim Hummel/Bry Nelson (142).

KNIGHTS FRANCHISE HISTORY: 3B Matt Davidson moved into ninth place in home runs (43), 10th in at-bats (1,006), and 10th in games played (271)… With three triples this season, Micah Johnson moved into a five-way tie for fifth all-time in triples (8)… RHP Erik Johnson is now tied for ninth with Mike Porzio in wins (20) and seventh in strikeouts (256)… INF Carlos Sanchez is now ranked fourth in hits (287), sixth in at-bats (1,039), and 10th in runs scored (131).

HEY NOW, THEY WERE AN ALL-STAR: The Knights sent four players to the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game. RHP Erik Johnson, LHP Zach Phillips, OF Trayce Thompson, and 3B Matt Davidson all represented the team in Omaha, NE. Johnson became just the fourth Knights pitcher in franchise history to start the game joining right-handed pitchers Julian Tavarez (1994), Charlie Haeger (2006), and Carlos Torres (2010). Davidson was the first Knights player to participate in the Home Run Derby since Dan Johnson in 2012.

FROM CHARLOTTE TO CHICAGO: A total of 12 Charlotte Knights were promoted to Chicago in 2015: LHP Carlos Rodon (4/20), RHP Scott Car-roll (4/26, 6/18 & 8/1, & 9/16), RHP Daniel Webb (4/26 & 5/28), RHP Chris Beck (5/9 & 5/28), INF Carlos Sanchez (5/15), RHP Junior Guerra (6/7), INF Tyler Saladino (6/10), INF/OF Leury Garcia (7/23, 7/29 & 9/1), OF Trayce Thompson (8/3), RHP Erik Johnson (9/1), C Rob Brantly (9/1), and 2B Micah Johnson (9/8).

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2015 Knights KnotesWINNINGEST MANAGER: Joel Skinner earned his 285th career Knights win on Saturday, September 5. Skinner began the 2015 season as the all-time winningest manager in Knights franchise history and added to his total with 74 wins this season. The La Jolla, CA native started his Knights career in 2012 and led the team to the Governors’ Cup Finals that season after 83 regular-season wins.

KNIGHT LIGHTS: The Charlotte Knights (Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) finished the 2015 season with a 74-70 record. The 70 wins were 11 more than the 2014 season and their most since 2012 when they won 83 games and went to the Governors’ Cup Finals. Since 1988 (the first season for the Charlotte Knights), the team has won 74 games or more 10 times (28 seasons).

IL MOST VALUABLE PITCHER: RHP Erik Johnson (11-8, 2.37) was named the IL Most Valuable Pitcher on Tuesday, September 1 and the starting pitcher on the 2015 IL Postseason All-Star Team. He finished the season as the IL leader in ERA (2.37), strikeouts (136), and WHIP (1.12). His 11 wins were tied for third in the IL. Johnson became the first Knights starting pitcher elected to the IL Postseason All-Star Team since Carlos Torres (2009) and Charlotte’s first IL Most Valuable Pitcher since Heath Phillips (2006).

ATTENDANCE LEADERS: BB&T Ballpark welcomed a total of 669,398 fans (71 games) through the gates during the 2015 regular season. Named as the Best Ballpark in Minor League Baseball by Baseball America earlier this year, BB&T Ballpark averaged 9,428 fans per game this year -- the highest in all of Minor League Baseball in 2015. The Knights welcomed 31 sell-out crowds during the 2015 regular season. Over the course of 75 baseball dates in 2015, the Knights welcomed a total of 700,645 baseball fans to BB&T Ballpark. Additional baseball games such as two collegiate contests (Davidson College vs. Knights and Charlotte 49ers vs. N.C. State), an exhibition game featuring the Knights against the Chicago White Sox, and a Team USA matchup against the Cuban National Team, highlighted the club’s sec-ond slate in Uptown Charlotte. A total of 33 sell-out crowds were amassed in 2015 with the final game of the season bringing the most fans together in the history of the ballpark. On Friday, September 4, the Knights welcomed 10,731 fans to BB&T Ball-park, the most for one game in the ballpark’s two-year history. The 2015 season also ushered in the ballpark’s one-millionth fan through the gates. On Wednesday, June 17, the Knights welcomed Bill Lavell of Rock Hill, SC to the 105th Knights game at BB&T Ballpark, becoming the quickest International League ballpark in history to ac-complish that feat. In two years combined at BB&T Ballpark, the team has welcomed over 1.3 million fans (142 regular season home dates).

IL HOME RUN LEADER: 3B Matt Davidson finished the 2015 campaign as the IL leader in home runs with 23. His league-leading shot came on Friday, September 4 at BB&T Ballpark where he hit 18 of his 23 long balls in 2015. He has recorded at least 20 home runs in each of the last five seasons. He also led the IL in games (141) and finished second in the IL in at-bats (528), and second in walks (62). Defensively, David-son led all IL third baseman in fielding percentage (.971), as well as all IL third base-man in assists (281), and tied for first in double plays (24) with Syracuse third baseman Jason Martinson. Davidson was named by Baseball America as the Best Defensive 3B in the International League in 2015.

FIVE-HIT GAME: INF Carlos Sanchez had one of seven five-hit games in the Interna-tional League in 2015. Sanchez went a perfect 5-for-5 on May 1 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at BB&T Ballpark. It was the first five-hit game for a Knights player since INF Ray Olmedo on July 17, 2012 (also against the RailRiders).

BLAKE SUPERIOR: RHP Blake Smith (1-2, 3.30) tossed a scoreless eighth inning in his last outing of the season on September 6. He finished the season with seven consecutive scoreless outings (8/9-9/6). Over that span, the California native did not allow a run in 10.0 innings pitched. Overall in 2015, 17 of his 24 appearances were scoreless.

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Matt Davidson Davidson led the International League in home runs (23) in 2015.

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JULIO VINAS — MANAGER

MANAGERIAL CAREERYEAR CLUB LEAGUE CLASS W-L PCT POS. NOTES2011 Winston-Salem Carolina A 69-71 .493 3rd/2nd 2012 Kannapolis South Atlantic A 61-78 .439 4th/6th2013 Birmingham Southern AA 77-63 .550 1st/3rd Won SL Championship2013 Birmingham Southern AA 60-80 .429 4th/4th 2014 Birmingham Southern AA 69-70 .496 4th/3rd MINORS TOTALS 276-282 .495

Born: February 14, 1973, Miami, Fla. Resides: Hialeah, Fla.Years with White Sox organization: 6 Years with Charlotte: 1stManagerial/Coaching Highlights: Returns for his sixth season in the White Sox organization and first at Class AAA Charlotte after managing Class AA Birmingham from 2013-15 … Birmingham went 36-34 in the second half in 2015 (33-36 in the first half) … guided the Barons to the Southern League Championship in 2013, the club’s first title since 2002 … was rated by Baseball America as the Best Manager Prospect in the SL following the season … made his managerial debut at Class A Winston-Salem in 2011 … spent 10 seasons (2001-10) in the Baltimore Orioles system, including the last six as the minor-league hitting coordinator.Managerial/Coaching Career: 2001 – Field Coach, Gulf Coast Orioles (Baltimore); 2002-04 – Roving Hitting Instructor (Baltimore); 2005-2010 – Hitting Coordinator, Minor Leagues (Baltimore); 2011 – Manager, Winston-Salem (White Sox); 2012 – Manager, Kannap-olis (White Sox); 2013-15 – Manager, Birmingham (White Sox).Playing Career: Played 11 minor-league seasons with the White Sox, Baltimore, Boston and Cleveland organizations, hitting .264 (837-3,170) with 84 home runs and 504 RBI in 896 games … homered and drove in two runs for the White Sox during the 1994 Windy

City Classic at Wrigley Field … was selected by the White Sox in the 33rd round of the 1991 free-agent draft.Miscellaneous/Personal: Married Rosalba … has one child: Julio Jr. … graduated from American (Fla.) High School, where he earned All-America baseball honors.

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Julio hits: Fun facts on manager Julio Vinas

• The 2016 season will mark Vinas’ sixth in the Chicago White Sox organization as a manager, first with the Knights. Overall, this will be the new skipper’s 25th season in professional baseball dating back to his playing days in 1991.

• Vinas spent his last three seasons with the Double-A Birmingham Barons where he won the 2013 Southern League cham-pionship. Baseball America rated him as the “Best Manager Prospect” in the league that same season.

• The Miami, FL native played 11 seasons in MiLB with stops in the White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Indians organizations. His minor league career included stops in the International League with Rochester (1998-99 & 2001) & Pawtucket (2000).

• One year removed from his playing career, Vinas transitioned to a coaching position with the Orioles organization where he spent 2002-2009. He spent five of those seasons as a hitting instructor.

• After being drafted by the White Sox in the 33rd round of the 1991 draft, Vinas spent seven years in their minor league system. During that time Vinas shared the field with many notable former players including a four game rehab assignment with current White Sox manager Robin Ventura in 1997.

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2016 FIELD STAFFRICHARD DOTSON — PITCHING COACHBorn: January 10, 1959, Cincinnati, Ohio Resides: New Richmond, OhioYears with White Sox organization: 15 Years with Charlotte: 9Managerial/Coaching Highlights: Begins his 15th season in the White Sox organization and ninth at Class AAA Charlotte … Knights pitchers finished second in the International League with 1,079 strikeouts … his 2012 Charlotte staff tied for the International League lead with a 3.15 ERA, and his 2011 staff ranked fifth in the IL in strikeouts (1,121) … served as pitching coach with Peoria in the Arizona Fall League in 2010 … Knights ranked third in the IL with 13 shutouts in 2009 and led the league with eight complete games in 2008.Managerial/Coaching Career: 2002 – Coach, Bristol (White Sox); 2003-04 – Pitching Coach, Great Falls (White Sox); 2005-07 – Pitching Coach, Birmingham (White Sox); 2008-current – Pitching Coach, Charlotte (White Sox).Playing Career: Played 12 major-league seasons with the White Sox (1979-87, 89), Yankees (1988-89) and Kansas City (1990) … was 111-113 with a 4.23 ERA in 305 games (295 starts) … finished fourth in the Cy Young voting in 1983 after going 22-7 with a 3.23 ERA … was named to the AL All-Star Team in 1984 … was selected by California in the first round (seventh overall) in the June 1977 draft and later traded to the Sox on 12/5/77 as part of a six-player deal.Misc/Personal: Married Sally … has six children: Nicki, Rachel, Rachelle, Claire, Wade and Cody.

ANDY TOMBERLIN — HITTING COACHBorn: November 7, 1966, Monroe, N.C. Resides: Monroe, N.CYears with White Sox organization: 14 Years with Charlotte: 4Managerial/Coaching Highlights: Begins his 14th season with the White Sox and his fourth at Class AAA Charlotte … the 2015 Knights led the International League in home runs (134), total bases (1,919) and slugging percentage (.399) … spent 2013 at Class A Kannapolis after working at Charlotte in 2012, Class AA Birmingham in 2006 and 2009-11 and Class A Kannapolis in 2007-08 … under his direction, Class A Winston-Salem led theCarolina League in hits (1,354), runs scored (809) and home runs (178) in 2005 … worked as an area scout for Milwaukee in 2001-02, covering North and South Carolina.Managerial/Coaching Career: 2003 – Hitting Coach, High Desert (Brewers); 2004-05 – Hitting Coach, Winston-Salem (White Sox); 2006 – Hitting Coach, Birmingham (White Sox); 2007-08 – Hitting Coach, Kannapolis (White Sox); 2009-2011 – Hitting Coach, Birmingham (White Sox); 2012 – Hitting Coach, Charlotte (White Sox); 2013 – Hitting Coach, Kannapolis (White Sox); 2014-current – Hitting Coach, Charlotte (White Sox).Playing Career: Played professionally for 15 seasons from 1986-2000 … batted .233 with 11 home runs and 38 RBI in 192 majorleaguegames with Pittsburgh (1993), Boston (1994), Oakland (1995), New York-NL (1996-97) and Detroit (1998) … originally wassigned as a free agent by Atlanta as a pitcher in 1986 after attending a tryout camp.Miscellaneous/Personal: Married Jamie … has three children: Carter, Katie and Emma … graduated in 1985 from Piedmont (N.C.) High School

… for more than a decade, has run a winter baseball school in Sydney, Australia.

TIM ESMAY — COACHBorn: October 17, 1964, Scottsdale, Ariz. Resides: Casa Grande, Ariz.Years with White Sox organization: 2 Years with Charlotte: 1stManagerial/Coaching Highlights: Enters his second season with the White Sox organization and first as a coach at Class AAA Charlotte … served as manager at Class A Winston-Salem in 2015, leading the Dash to a first-half Carolina League Southern Division title and postseason berth … lost to Myrtle Beach, 2-1, in the best-of-three semifinal series … spent the previous five seasons (2010-14) as the head coach at ArizonaState University … led the Sun Devils to four NCAA Regional appearances, two Super Regionals and a berth in the 2010 College World Series … finished his career at ASU with the 10th-highest winning percentage in Pac-12 history and the highest winning percentage among the active head coaches in the Pac-12 … served as an assistant coach at Arizona State from 2005-09 and 1988-90, was the head coach at the University of Utah from 1997-2004 and an assistant with the Utes in 1996 … resumed his collegiate coaching career at Grand Canyon College in 1995 after serving as head coach at Brophy (Ariz.) College Prep from 1992-93.Managerial/Coaching Career: 2015 – Manager, Winston-Salem (White Sox).Miscellaneous/Personal: Married Joell … has two sons: Tucker and Cooper … is a 1983 graduate of Horizon (Ariz.) High School… attended Scottsdale Community College and graduated from Arizona State in 1988 … earned All-Regional honors in 1987.

SHAWN POWELL — STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACHBorn: May 29, 1964, Brighton, Ill. Resides: Tampa, Fla.Sox Acquisition: Hired as a Conditioning Coach at Class A Winston-Salem in 2011.College: Western Illinois University (B.S. in Exercise Science).Professional Career: Enters his fifth season in the White Sox organization and first with Class AAA Charlotte … worked at Class A Winston-Salem in 2015 and 2012 … worked at Class AA Birmingham from 2013-14 … served as a strength and conditioning consultant for the Toronto Raptors from 2005-06 … spent 13 years working in the New York Yankees organization as a strength and conditioning coach (1989-99) and assistant to the front office (2004-05) … worked in the New Jersey Nets front office from 1999-2003.Miscellaneous/Personal: Single … has three children: Alayna, Derek and Autumn.

SCOTT JOHNSON — HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINERBorn: August 7, 1960, Bismarck, N.D. Resides: Charlotte, N.C.Sox Acquisition: Hired as an Athletic Trainer with Class A South Bend prior to the 1989 season.College: North Dakota State University (B.S. in Athletic Training).Professional Career: Begins his 28th season as a trainer in the White Sox organization and his 14th at Class AAA Charlotte (also 1999-2010) … served at Class AA Birmingham from 2013-14 and 1995-97 … worked at Class A Kannapolis in 2011-12 … named the 2015 International League Trainer of the Year by PBATS … was the Head Trainer for the 2006 and 2009 WBC Taiwanese National Team … was selected as a trainer for the 2003 Triple-A All-Star Game … was named International League Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2001-02 … served as trainer for Class A Sarasotain 1992-93 … was selected as the All-Star Trainer for the Florida State League in 1992 and the Midwest League in 1989 … spent his first three seasons with Class A South Bend of the Midwest League … served as a trainer for the Venezuelan team in the 2000 Caribbean World Series … is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.Miscellaneous/Personal: Married Susan.

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TIM ANDERSON - SS

2015 SEASON Led the Southern League in hits (160), runs scored (79) and stolen bases (49), ranked third in average (.312) and tied for third in triples (12) and total bases (220) at Class AA Birmingham. Was selected to the SL mid and postseason All-Star teams ... also was named Best Utility Man and Best Hustler. Batted .339 (42-124) vs. left-handers and .303 (118-389) vs. righties ... hit .328 (80-244) with an .831 OPS on the road.Recorded a .300-plus average in five of six months, including a season-best .336 (40-119) in August.Stole three bases in a game three times and recorded seven games with two stolent bases.Hit safely in eight straight games from 4/12-21, going 14-37 (.378) with eight RBI (four multihit efforts).Hit for the cycle on 5/9 at Montgomery, going 4-6 with three RBI ... went 5-6 with two doubles on 5/16 at Mobile.Recorded five straight multihit efforts from 7/17-21 (.500, 10-20) ... posted a 10-game hitting streak from 8/6-17, going 17-39 (.436) with two doubles and one triple.Entered the season rated by Baseball America as the Sox No.2 prospect ... also tabbed by the publication as the Best Hitter for Average and Best Athlete in the organization.

2014 SEASON Combined to hit .301 (104-345) with 21 doubles, seven triples, nine home runs, 40 RBI, 57 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 83 games between Class A Winston-Salem, Arizona League White Sox and Class AA Birmingham. Was rated by Baseball America following the season as the No. 8 Prospect in the Carolina League.

Began the season with Winston-Salem, where he was named a CL mid-season All-Star. Batted .329 (24-73) against lefties and .286 (61-213) vs. right-handers. Was on the disabled list from 4/29-5/11 with right shoulder tendinitis. Batted .320 (62-194) with 12 doubles, three triples, four home runs and 17 RBI over his last 46 games with the Dash … 21 of the 46 were multihit contests. Was placed on the disabled list on 6/29 after fracturing his right wrist … made five rehabilitation starts with the AZL White Sox from 8/15-20. Was reinstated from the disabled list and promoted to Birmingham on 8/22 … hit safely in eight of his 10 games with the Barons, including a four-hit effort on 8/23 at Mississippi. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 3 Prospect in the White Sox organization.

2013 SEASON Made his professional debut with Class A Kannapolis after being selected by the White Sox in the first round (17th overall) of the draft. Tied for fourth among Sox minor-leaguers with five triples and ranked sixth with 24 stolen bases. Hit .291 (59-203) against right-handers, compared to .234 (15-64) vs. lefties. Posted a .284 (19-67) average with RISP and a .333 (9-27) mark with RISP/two outs. Batted .360 (18-50) with two doubles, two triples and 13 runs scored during a 13-game hitting streak from 8/19-9/1. Recorded three hits on 6/27 and 6/29 vs. Greenville and 8/10 vs. Delmarva.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Engaged to Bria … has one daughter: PeytonTwitter: @TimAnderson7. Attended East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss., where he led the nation with a .495 average and ranked second with 41 stolen bases as a sophomore in 2013 ... was named a First-Team NJCAA Division II All-American Signed a letter of intent at the University of Alabama-Birmingham prior to being drafted by Chicago.Graduated in 2011 from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala. ... did not play baseball until his junior year ... led the basketball team to the state title as a senior.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2013 Kannapolis .277 68 267 45 74 97 10 5 1 21 2 2 7 23 78 24 4 .348 .363 192014 Winston-Salem .297 68 286 48 85 135 18 7 6 31 0 2 5 7 68 10 3 .323 .472 31 AZL White Sox .200 5 15 2 3 9 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 5 0 1 .294 .600 0 Birmingham .364 10 44 7 16 22 3 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 9 0 1 .364 .500 3 2015 Birmingham .312 125 513 79 160 220 21 12 5 46 4 2 7 24 114 49 13 .350 .429 25 MINOR TOTALS .300 276 1125 181 338 484 52 24 15 107 7 6 19 56 274 83 22 .342 .429 78

Given Name: Timothy Devon AndersonBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-1 Weight: 185Opening Day Age: 22 (June 23, 1993)Birthplace/Residence: Tuscaloosa, Ala.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the first round (17th overall), June 2013 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.Contract Status: Signed through 2016

2016 SEASON Enters the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 1 Prospect in the White Sox organization, Best Hitter for Average and Best Athlete in the White Sox organization. Also tabbed by MLB.com as the No. 1 Prospect in the Sox system and No. 38 overall in baseball Attended a rookie symposium in Washington D.C. in January hosted by Major League Baseball and the MLBPA

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Phillippe Aumont - RHP

2015 SEASON Split the season between Class AAA Lehigh Valley in the Philadelphia organization and Class AAA Buffalo in the Toronto system, combining to go 3-6 with a 3.14 ERA (29 ER/83.0 IP) and 81 strikeouts over 19 games (14 starts). Limited the opposition to a .208 (61-293) average, including a .194 (26-134) mark vs. right-handers … averaged 8.8 strikeouts and 6.8 walks (63 BB) per 9.0 IP. Opened the season with the IronPigs, making 14 appearances (10 starts) … allowed three runs or less in each outing. Made back-to-back scoreless starts on 5/8 vs. Gwinnett (6.0 IP) and 5/13 vs. Columbus (7.0 IP) and allowed one run over 6.0 IP on 5/18 at Syracuse. His contract was purchased by the Phillies on 6/19 … made his only appearance that night vs. St. Louis, allowing six runs on five hits and seven walks over 4.0 IP. Was designated for assignment on 6/20 … was outrighted and elected free agency on 6/24. Signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on 7/27 … allowed one run with eight strikeouts over 6.0 IP on 8/13-2 vs. Rochester.

2014 SEASON Spent most of the season with Lehigh Valley but also made five appearances with the Phillies. Averaged 10.64 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (65 SO/55.0 IP) with the IronPigs, striking out two-plus batters in 21 of his 35 appearances … limited left-handers to a .226 (21-93) average. Recorded a season-low 2.79 ERA (3 ER/9.2 IP) over eight appearances in April with the IronPigs. Was recalled by Philadelphia on 6/1 and made two appearances before being optioned on 6/3 … was recalled a second time on 7/23 before being optioned to Lehigh Valley on 8/2 for the remainder of the season.

2013 SEASON Made 22 appearances out of the Phillies bullpen after making his first career Opening Day roster. Earned his first major-league win on 4/12 at Miami … made six straight scoreless appearances from 4/30-5/15 (5.1 IP). Was optioned to Lehigh Valley on 5/22, recalled on 6/24 (six appearances) and optioned a final time on 7/9. Did not allow a homer over 35.2 IP with the IronPigs. Made two appearances for Team Canada at the WBC.

2012 SEASON Spent most of the season with Lehigh Valley but made 18 relief appearances with the Phillies. Was recalled by Philadelphia on 8/21 for the rest of 2012. Fourteen of his 18 appearances were scoreless … worked 9.2 scoreless IP (10 games) at Citizens Bank Park. Made his major-league debut on 8/23 vs. Cincinnati, working 1.0 scoreless IP in relief. Recorded his first strikeout (Jerry Hairston Jr.) on 8/29 vs. the Mets and his first save on 9/3 at Cincinnati. Ranked fifth in the International League with 15 saves … averaged 11.98 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (59 SO/44.0 IP).

2011 SEASON Went 2-5 with a 2.68 ERA (16 ER/53.2 IP), seven saves and 78 strikeouts over 25 relief appearances between Class AA Reading and Lehigh Valley … averaged 13.1 strikeouts per 9.0 IP. Opened the season with Reading, striking out 41 batters over 31.0 IP … was promoted to Lehigh Valley on 6/16. Did not allow a homer over 22.2 IP with the IronPigs. Was on the disabled list from 7/10-26 with a right shoulder strain … struck out 15

batters in 8.0 IP over a six-game stretch from 7/27-8/8. Was named by Baseball America following the season as the No. 5 Prospect in the Philadelphia organization.

2010 SEASON Made 27 combined appearances (21 starts) between Reading and Class A Clearwater, going 3-11 with a 5.68 ERA (77 ER/122.0 IP), one save and 115 strikeouts. Opened the season with Reading, where he did not allow a home run over his first eight starts … threw 6.0 hitless IP on 4/25 vs. Richmond. Was transferred to Clearwater on 6/7, where he averaged 9.6 strikeouts per 9.0 … fanned 13 in 6.0 IP on 7/8 at Lakeland.

2009 SEASON Opened the season pitching for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic (one appearance). Went 2-6 with a 3.88 ERA (22 ER/51. 0 IP), 16 saves and 59 strikeouts over 44 combined relief appearances between Class A High Desert and Class AA West Tennessee. Tied for third among Seattle farmhands in saves. Made 29 relief appearances with High Desert … was promoted to West Tennessee on 6/19. Was placed on the disabled list on 8/21 with a fractured left hand and missed the remainder of the season. Pitched for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League (10 games). Was traded on 12/16 by the Mariners with Tyson Gillies and J.C. Ramirez to Philadelphia in exchange for Cliff Lee.

2008 SEASON Made his professional debut with Class A Wisconsin … was named to the Midwest League All-Star team. Did not allow a run over his first six appearances (17.2 IP). Was on the disabled list from 6/10-8/9 with a right elbow strain and 8/21 through the remainder of the season with a right shoulder strain. Was chosen to play for the World team at the Futures Game, but did not participate due to injury. Was tabbed by Baseball America as the No. 3 Prospect in the Mariners system and No. 8 in the Midwest League … also cited by the same publication as Possessing the Best Fastball.

2007 SEASON Participated in the Arizona Instructional League after being selected 11th overall in the First-Year Player Draft. Was rated by Baseball America following the season as Possessing the Best Fastball in the organization.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … Twitter: @P_Aumont17. Was a member of Canada’s gold-medal winning team at the 2015 Pan-American Games. Is a 2007 graduate of Ecole Du Versant High School … represented Canada in the 2007 International Baseball Federation (IBAF) World Cup in Taiwan … was the named the 2007 Canadian Junior National Team and was selected by Perfect Game as the Canada East Player of the Year. Played for Team Canada at the 2006 World Junior AAA Championships in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Was the highest Canadian to be selected in the first round of the draft since LHP Adam Loewen (fourth overall) and LHP Jeff Francis (ninth) in 2002. Was the first native of Quebec to be selected in the first round since OF Ntema Ndungidi in 1997 (supplemental pick).

Given Name: Phillipe AumontBats: Left Throws: RightHeight: 6-7 Weight: 240Opening Day Age: 27 (January 7, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: Gatineau, Quebec/Clearwater, Fla.First Pro Contract: Seattle Mariners, selected in the first round (11th overall), June 2007 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, October 31, 2015.Major League Service: 133 days.

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PhillipPe Aumont - RHPCAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG 2008 Wisconsin 4-4 .500 2.75 15 8 0 0 2 55.2 46 22 17 4 4 19-0 50 9 1 .2242009 High Desert 1-2 .333 3.24 29 0 0 0 12 33.1 24 14 12 3 2 12-0 35 5 0 .195 West Tennessee 1-4 .200 5.09 15 0 0 0 4 17.2 21 15 10 1 3 11-1 24 6 2 .2922010 Reading 1-6 .143 7.43 11 11 0 0 0 49.2 55 45 41 4 6 38-0 38 6 1 .284 Clearwater 2-5 .286 4.48 16 10 1 0 1 72.1 74 41 36 6 6 42-0 77 11 1 .2702011 Reading 1-5 .167 2.32 25 0 0 0 4 31.0 23 16 8 2 1 11-1 41 1 0 .195 Lehigh Valley 1-0 1.000 3.18 18 0 0 0 3 22.2 21 9 8 0 2 14-1 37 2 1 .2442012 Lehigh Valley 3-1 .750 4.26 41 0 0 0 15 44.1 34 23 21 3 5 34-1 59 15 1 .209 PHILADELPHIA 0-1 .000 3.68 18 0 0 0 2 14.2 10 6 6 0 1 9-1 14 2 0 .1892013 PHILADELPHIA 1-3 .250 4.19 22 0 0 0 0 19.1 24 11 9 0 3 13-1 19 2 1 .308 Lehigh Valley 0-2 .000 4.04 32 0 0 0 2 35.2 29 16 16 0 6 38-0 42 13 0 .2302014 Lehigh Valley 3-3 .500 3.93 35 0 0 0 0 55.0 48 25 24 2 0 39-1 65 9 0 .240 PHILADELPHIA 0-1 .000 19.06 5 0 0 0 0 5.2 14 12 12 3 0 5-0 6 0 0 .4832015 Lehigh Valley 3-4 .429 2.35 14 10 0 0 0 65.0 49 23 17 3 3 41-0 58 7 3 .212 PHILADELPHIA 0-1 .000 13.50 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 5 6 6 2 0 7-0 3 1 0 .313 Buffalo 0-2 .000 6.00 5 4 0 0 0 18.0 12 12 12 2 0 22-0 23 4 1 .194 MINOR TOTALS 20-38 .345 3.99 256 43 1 0 43 500.1 436 261 222 30 38 321-5 549 88 11 .235 MLB TOTALS 1-6 .143 6.80 46 1 0 0 2 43.2 53 35 33 5 4 34-2 42 5 1 .301

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TYLER BARNETTE - RHP

2014 SEASON Went a combined 2-8 with a 5.67 ERA (59 ER/93.2 IP) and 61 strikeouts in 30 appearances (11 starts) between Class A Kannapolis, Class A Winston-Salem and Class AAA Charlotte Was on the Kannapolis disabled list from 6/25-7/9 with a blister on his right ring finger. Was recalled from Charlotte on 6/26 and made his White Sox debut that night at Toronto (1 ER/1.1 IP). Made four straight scoreless appearances from 7/6-11. Earned his first win on 8/9 at Seattle after inducing an inning-ending double play in the ninth inning. Was optioned to Charlotte on 8/10 and recalled a second time on 8/16 … appeared in two games before being optioned on 8/22 … was recalled on 9/2 for the remainder of the season. Recorded a 1.80 ERA (2 ER/10.0 IP) with nine strikeouts over 12 September appearances … did not allow an earned run over his final six appearances (4.2 IP) from 9/16-27. Recorded career highs in relief with four strikeouts over 1.2 IP on 9/13 vs. Minnesota. Made 11 starts (3-4, 5.25 ERA) and seven relief appearances (1-1, 3.10 ERA) with the Knights. Was named International Pitcher of the Week for 6/16-22 after going 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA (1 ER/14.0 IP) in two starts. Struck out a season-high 12 on 5/30 at Toledo over 6.0 IP.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Second Charlotte Knights player from the Charlotte 49ers (Mark Davidson, 1993)Was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year in 2011 after finishing second in the conference in wins (nine) and third in ERA (2.29).Finished his Charlotte 49er career in the top 10 in games started (7th, 43), ERA (7th, 3.37), and wins (10th, 18). Was selected by the Red Sox in the ninth round in 2010 out of Hickory (N.C.) High School, but did not sign … earned All-State honors as a senior.

Given Name: Tyler Benjamin BarnetteBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-2 Weight: 220Opening Day Age: 23 (May 28, 1992)Birthplace/Residence: Birmingham, Alabama/Hickory, NCFirst Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in 14th round, June 2013 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2013 Bristol 1-4 .200 5.73 13 6 0 0 1 33.0 36 21 21 1 0 10-0 19 1 0 .2862014 Kannapolis 2-8 .200 5.08 25 11 0 0 1 85.0 100 58 48 4 4 21-0 52 3 1 .302 Charlotte 0-0 .000 9.53 3 0 0 0 0 5.2 10 11 6 0 0 3-0 6 0 0 .357 Winston-Salem 0-0 .000 15.00 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 7 7 5 0 0 2-0 3 0 0 .438 2015 Winston-Salem 0-0 .000 0.00 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 1 0 0 0 2-0 2 0 0 .308 Birmingham 5-4 .556 2.38 29 6 0 0 1 75.2 72 27 20 3 1 25-2 51 6 0 .249MINOR TOTALS 8-16 .333 4.36 75 23 0 0 3 206.1 229 125 100 8 5 63-2 133 10 1 .285

Royal Round-UpOn March 31st, 2015 BB&T Ballpark hosted its first ever collegiate baseball game. Over 8000 fans watched as the North Carolina State

Wolfpack defeated the Charlotte 49ers by a score of 10-6.

2015 SEASON Combined to go 5-4 with a 2.26 ERA (20 ER/79.2 IP) and 53 strikeouts over 32 appearances (six starts) between Class A Winston-Salem and Class AA BirminghamWent 3-2 with a 0.66 ERA (2 ER/27.1 IP) in six starts with the BaronsPosted a 2-2 record with a 1.08 ERA in seven games (four starts) in May with Birmingham (25.0 IP).Was on the disabled list from 4/9-16 (left oblique strain) and 5/30-6/7 (blister on right middle finger).

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Keon Barnum - InF

2015 SEASON Ranked fifth in the Carolina League with 67 RBIWas on the disabled list from 5/12-6/16 with a strained right obliqueParticipated in the White Sox hitters minicamp at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. from 1/4-7. Hit .291 (32-110) against left handed pitchers.Hit .365 (27-74) with three home runs 18 RBI in 20 day games.

2014 SEASON Posted a .289 (74-256) average in the second half for Winston-SalemAttended a White Sox hitters minicamp in Glendale, Ariz. from 1/14-16.

2013 SEASON Was limited to 56 games at Class A KannapolisBegan the season on the disabled list after undergoing surgery to remove the hamate bone in his right handWas on the disabled list with a concussion from 8/2-17Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 8 Prospect in the organization.

2012 SEASON Was limited by a shoulder injury to 13 games at Advanced Rookie BristolDid not play between 6/24-8/3 and from 8/13-remainder of the seasonRanked by Baseball America as the Best Power Hitter (along with Courtney Hawkins) in the White Sox draft class.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Is a 2012 graduate of King High School in TampaSet a team record with a .491 average as a junior and was named to the 2011 Perfect Game Underclass Team.

Given Name: Keon BarnumBats: Left Throws: LeftHeight: 6-5 Weight: 245Opening Day Age: 23 (January 16, 1993)Birthplace/Residence: Tampa, Fla./Tampa, Fla.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected as a sandwich pick between the first and second rounds

(48th overall), June 2012 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2012 Bristol .279 14 43 6 12 22 1 0 3 8 0 1 0 5 13 0 0 .347 .512 32013 Kannapolis .254 56 201 22 51 81 13 1 5 26 1 2 0 19 65 0 0 .315 .403 102014 Winston-Salem .253 132 491 49 124 179 29 1 8 60 1 2 2 37 163 3 0 .306 .365 192015 Winston-Salem .257 105 382 40 98 149 24 0 9 67 2 5 4 35 112 0 1 .322 .390 11MINOR TOTALS .255 306 1117 117 285 431 67 2 25 161 4 10 6 96 353 3 1 .315 .386 43

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Nick Basto - OF

2015 SEASON Combined to hit .208 (92-443) with 29 doubles, 10 home runs and 51 RBI over 125 games between Class A Kannapolis and Class A Winston-Salem. Recorded a season-high, 16-game hitting streak from 7/5-21.

2014 SEASON Hit .266 (94-354) with 17 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 45 RBI over 96 games between the Arizona Rookie League White Sox and Winston-Salem Was on the disabled list from 6/18-7/3 (left shoulder strain) and 8/2-9 (left shhoulder contusion).

2013 SEASON Combined to hit .218 (50-229) with four doubles, two triples, two home runs and 26 RBI over 69 games between Advanced Rookie Great Falls and Kannapolis.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Is a 2012 graduate of Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, Fla. Was named to the Rawlings Florida All-Region Second Team as a junior in 2011. Committed to play baseball for Florida International University.

Given Name: Nicholas Alexander BastoBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-2 Weight: 210Opening Day Age: 22 (April 1, 1994)Birthplace/Residence: Miami, Fla./Davie, Fla.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in the fifth round, June 2012 Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2012 Bristol .238 50 210 12 50 61 4 2 1 21 0 6 6 12 51 0 1 .291 .290 242013 Great Falls .309 13 55 3 17 24 0 2 1 11 0 1 0 0 17 0 0 .304 .436 4 Kannapolis .190 54 174 13 33 40 4 0 1 15 1 2 1 10 44 1 2 .235 .230 152014 AZL White Sox .282 9 39 7 11 21 3 2 1 10 0 0 1 1 7 0 0 .317 .538 2 Winston-Salem .263 87 315 39 83 122 12 2 7 35 0 3 5 19 66 1 4 .700 .387 312015 Kannapolis .217 42 143 22 31 51 11 0 3 18 0 5 5 17 35 2 2 .312 .357 3 Winston Salem .203 83 300 33 61 100 18 0 7 33 1 3 5 19 94 1 2 .260 .333 13 MINOR TOTALS .231 347 1236 129 286 419 54 8 21 143 2 20 23 78 314 5 11 .285 .339 92

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CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2012 Great Falls 4-3 .571 4.69 15 6 0 0 0 40.1 51 27 21 3 0 12-0 36 3 1 .3192013 Winston-Salem #11-8 .579 3.11 21 21 1 1 0 118.2 117 51 41 11 4 42-0 57 3 0 .262 Birmingham 2-2 .500 2.89 5 5 0 0 0 28.0 26 10 9 0 2 3-0 22 0 0 .2502014 Birmingham 5-8 .385 3.39 20 20 1 1 0 116.2 116 50 44 7 5 31-1 57 4 0 .258 Charlotte 1-3 .250 4.05 7 7 0 0 0 33.1 36 16 15 1 2 13-0 28 1 1 .265 2015 Charlotte 3-2 .600 3.15 10 10 0 0 0 54.1 50 20 19 3 2 14-0 40 3 0 .239 WHITE SOX 0-1 .000 6.00 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 10 5 4 0 0 4-0 3 0 0 .385MINOR TOTALS 23-24 .489 3.47 68 59 2 2 0 337.0 346 154 130 22 13 101-1 200 11 2 .267#Tied For League Lead

CHRIS BECK - RHP

2016 SEASON Enters the season cited by Baseball America as Possessing the Best Changeup in the White Sox organization.Attended a rookie symposium in January hosted by Major League Baseball and the MLBPA in Washington D.C.

2015 SEASON Was limited to 10 starts with Class AAA Charlotte due to right elbow injury. His contract was purchased from Charlotte on 5/9 and served as the 26th man for Game 2 of a doubleheader vs. Cincinnati ... did not pitch and was returned to the Knights after the game. Was recalled from Charlotte on 5/28 and made his major-league debut as the starter in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Baltimore ... suffered the loss, allowing five runs (four earned) on 10 hits with four walks and three strikeouts over 6.0 IP ... was optioned to Charlotte after the game. Went 3-0 with a 3.49 ERA (11 ER/28.1 IP) in five home starts and 0-2 with a 2.77 mark (8 ER/26.0 IP) in five road outings with the Knights ... limited left-handers to a .202 (18-89) average. Won three stragiht starts from 5/2-17 (3 ER/19.0 IP) and worked 7.0 IP in consecutive outings from 5/17-22 Was limited to just 4.0 IP in each of his last two starts on 6/3 at Durham and 6/13 at Buffalo. Was placed on the disabled list on 6/18 with right elbow inflammation and missed the remainder of the season ... underwent a right elbow ulnar nerve transposition on 11/3 in Chicago in a procedure performed by team phsicians Dr. Mark Cohen and Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph. Entered the season cited by Baseball America as Possessing the Best Changeup in the White Sox organization.

2014 SEASON Went a combined 6-11 with a 3.54 ERA (59 ER/150.0 IP), a complete game, shutout and 85 strikeouts in 27 starts between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. Ranked among White Sox minor leaguers in shutouts (T1st), ERA (4th) and IP (4th). Made 20 starts with Birmingham before being promoted to Charlotte on 6/26 … was optioned back to the Barons on 6/27 and transferred back to Charlotte on 7/28. Went 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA (15 ER/27.1 IP) in his first five starts with the Barons, compared to 3-5 with a 2.92 ERA (29 ER/89.1 IP) over his final 15. Recorded his second career shutout on 4/15-1 at Mobile (7.0 IP) … made scoreless appearances on 5/11 vs. Pensacola (6.0 IP), 5/27 vs. Chattanooga (7.0) and 7/24 at Jacksonville (7.0). Struck out a season-high seven batters over 7.0 IP on 6/20 at Jacksonville. Allowed five runs in 4.2 IP in his first start with the Knights on 6/26 but posted a 1.57 ERA (4 ER/23.0 IP) over his next four. Was placed on the Charlotte disabled list with a strained right back on 8/22 … was reinstated on 8/31 and tossed 5.0 scoreless IP that night vs. Gwinnett. Entered the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 9 Prospect and as Possessing the Best Changeup in the White Sox organization.

2013 SEASON Combined to go 13-10 with a 3.07 ERA (50 ER/146.2 IP) over 26 starts between Class A Winston-Salem and Birmingham. Tied for the Carolina League lead in wins (11) and ranked fifth in ERA (3.11) … ranked among the White Sox organizational leaders in wins (T1st), ERA (3rd) and IP (8th) … led the Dash in ERA and tied for the team lead in wins. Was named to the CL midseason All-Star Team … won CL Pitcher of the Week honors for the period of 5/3-9. Began the season with Winston-Salem, posting a 1.45 ERA (5 ER/31.0 IP) over five starts in April. Limited righties to a .242 average (68-281), while lefties batted .279 (75-269). Went 4-0 with a 2.77 ERA (8 ER/26.0 IP) over four starts from 5/23-6/7, including a shutout on 6/7 vs. Wilmington … was promoted to Birmingham on 8/6. Struck out a season-high eight batters on 8/25 at Pensacola (8.0 scoreless IP). Went 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA (1 ER/11.0 IP) in the Southern League playoffs, helping the Barons win their first championship since 2002. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 10 Prospect in the White Sox organization.

2012 SEASON Made his pro debut with Advanced Rookie Great Falls. Went 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA (6 ER/20.0 IP) over seven home games (two starts), compared to 1-2 with a 6.64 ERA (15 ER/20.1 IP) in eight appearances (four starts) on the road … posted a 4.18 ERA (11 ER/23.2 IP) as a starter (5.40 mark in relief). Ranked by Baseball America as Possessing the Best Fastball (along with Kyle Hansen) in the 2012 White Sox draft class

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Mimi … Twitter: @WatchurBeck. Attended Georgia Southern University from 2010-12 … went 9-5 with a 3.23 ERA as a sophomore and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Southern Conference Tournament. Was named a Baseball America preseason All-American entering his junior season. Was selected by Cleveland in the 35th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign. Is a 2009 graduate of Jefferson (Ga.) High School.

Given Name: Christopher Michael BeckBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 225Opening Day Age: 25 (September 4, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Commerce, Ga./Buford, Ga.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in second round, June 2012 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: Two days.

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Brandon Brennan - RHP

2016 SEASON Enters the season rated by MLB.com as the 29th-best prospect in the White Sox system.

2015 SEASON Was limited by injuries to 12 starts at Class A Winston-Salem. Began the season on the disabled list with a strain in his chest … was reinstated on 6/15 … threw a season-high 7.2 IP on 6/27 at Lynchburg. Went 2-2 with a 2.83 ERA (9 ER/28.2 IP) and 24 strikeouts over five starts in July … struck out seven batters in back-to-back starts on 7/24 vs. Carolina and 7/30 vs. Wilmington. Was on the disabled list for a second time from 8/6-22 with a blister on his right middle finger … tossed 11.0 consecutive scoreless IP over his last three starts. Made six appearances (five starts) with Glendale in the Arizona Fall League, going 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA (6 ER/18.0 IP) and 13 strikeouts.

2014 SEASON Went 5-1 with a 2.94 ERA (22 ER/67.1 IP) and 49 strikeouts in 14 starts between Advanced Rookie Great Falls, Class A Kannapolis and Class A Winston-Salem. Limited right-handers to a .205 (25-122) average between the three teams (lefties hit .282). Began the season on the Kannapolis disabled list to continue his recovery from Tommy John surgery … was reinstated on 7/15 after making five rehab starts with Great Falls. Was promoted to the Dash on 7/31, where he spent the rest of the season.

2013 SEASON Made just 15 starts with Class A Kannapolis in his second professional season due to a right elbow injury. Went 3-1 with a 2.16 ERA (8 ER/33.1 IP) and 21 strikeouts over his last five starts … was 1-8 with a 7.88 ERA (42 ER/48.0 IP) and 33 strikeouts in his first 10 starts. Was placed on the disabled list on 6/27 with right elbow inflammation and missed the remainder of the season.

2012 SEASON Appeared in 14 games (seven starts) with Advanced Rookie Great Falls in his first professional season. Went 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA (3 ER/11.0 IP) and 12 strikeouts over seven relief appearances, compared to 0-2 with a 5.13 ERA (15 ER/28.1 IP) and 19 strikeouts in seven starts.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … Twitter: @B_Brennan124. Attended the University of Oregon and Orange Coast College … went 11-1 with a 1.25 ERA at Orange Coast. Is a 2010 graduate of Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, Calif. Was originally drafted by Colorado in the 40th round of the 2010 draft but did not sign. Attended the University of California-Riverside … earned All-Big West Conference honors as a sophomore, hitting .373 (78-209) with 50 runs scored, 18 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 39 RBI in 54 games. Graduated from Chaparral (Calif.) High School in 2007.

Given Name: Brandon Sean Michael BrennanBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-4 Weight: 220Opening Day Age: 24 (July 26, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Mission Viejo, Calif./San Juan Capistrano, Calif.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in the fourth round, June 2012 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2012 Great Falls 3-2 .600 4.34 14 7 0 0 0 37.1 44 27 18 2 2 16-0 31 5 1 .2972013 Kannapolis 4-9 .308 5.53 15 15 0 0 0 81.1 99 66 50 7 3 27-0 54 8 1 .2982014 Great Falls 1-1 .500 3.20 5 5 0 0 0 19.2 17 8 7 2 2 7-0 12 3 0 .243 Kannapolis 2-0 1.000 2.55 3 3 0 0 0 17.2 11 5 5 0 0 6-0 15 0 0 .172 Winston-Salem 2-0 1.000 2.93 6 6 0 0 0 30.2 32 11 10 1 1 12-0 22 1 0 .268 2015 Winston-Salem 3-4 .429 3.55 12 12 0 0 0 58.1 55 29 23 2 0 24-0 39 8 2 .247MINOR TOTALS 15-16 .484 4.15 55 48 0 0 0 245.0 258 146 113 14 8 92-0 173 25 4 .272#

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SCOTT CARROLL- RHP

2015 SEASON Appeared in 18 games over four stints with the White Sox ... worked 2.0-plus IP 11 times and 4.0-plus twice ... threw 30 or more pitches nine times ... surrendered just two home runs. His contract was purchased from Charlotte on 4/26 ... made his debut on 4/29 at Baltimore, working 2.0 scoreless IP. Suffered the loss despite working a career-high 4.2 IP in relief on 5/9-1 vs. Cincinnati (3 R/2 ER; 67 pitches) ... earned his only win of the season on 5/15 at Oakland (1 ER/2.0 IP). Was optioned to Class AAA Charlotte between games of a doubleheader on 5/28 at Baltimore and recalled on 6/18. Made four appearances before being optioned back to the Knights on 7/9 ... was recalled a third time on 8/1. Worked 4.1 IP in relief with a career-high six strikeouts on 8/2 vs. the Yankees ... was optioned after the game ... was recalled again on 9/16 and made five appearances. Began the year with Charlotte and made 16 starts ... was 3-2 with a 2.10 ERA (8 ER/34.1 IP) in seven starts in the first half (4-2 with a 4.44 mark after the break). Suffered the loss in his season debut on 4/12 vs. Norfolk (2 ER/4.0 IP) and earned his first win in his next outing on 4/17 vs. Gwinnett (1 ER/5.0 IP). Recorded a three-game winning streak over four starts from 4/17-6/6 (2 ER/21.1 IP). Worked a season-high 7.0 IP on 8/24 vs. Gwinnett, allowing one run on five hits.

2014 SEASON Appeared in 26 games (19 starts) with the White Sox, his first season in the major leagues. Went 4-10 with a 5.40 ERA (64 ER/106.2 IP) as a starter and 1-0 with a 1.99 mark (5 ER/22.2 IP) as a reliever … made six quality starts and worked at least 7.0 IP three times. His contract was purchased from Charlotte on 4/27 and made his major-league debut that day in a start vs. Tampa Bay … earned the win after allowing just two runs (one earned) over 7.1 IP, the longest outing by a White Sox in his debut since Gerry Janeski on 4/10/70 vs. Milwaukee (also 7.1). Became the oldest Sox player to make his debut since Tadahito Iguchi (30 years, 121 days) on Opening Day 2005 and oldest starting pitcher to debut since Ernesto Escarrega (32 years, 120 days) on 4/26-1/82 vs. Boston. Suffered the loss in his second start on 5/3 at Cleveland despite allowing two unearned runs over 6.0 IP … joined Kip Wells (1999) and Fred Klages (1966) as the only Chicago pitchers to allow one unearned run or less in each of his first two career appearances (both starts). Was 0-2 with a 11.77 ERA (17 ER/13.0 IP) over his next three starts (17 ER/13.0 IP) from 5/3-19 … was moved to the bullpen on 5/22 … threw 3.0-plus IP in five straight appearances from 5/27-6/21 (3 ER/17.2 IP), becoming the first White Sox to accomplish the feat since Donn Pall from 7/19-8/9/92. Worked a career-high 4.1 IP in relief on 6/6 at the Angels … did not allow a run over 3.2 IP on 6/21 at Minnesota … was moved back into the starting rotation on 6/24. Threw 6.2 scoreless IP with one hit allowed on 7/7 at Boston and 5.0 scoreless IP with two hits allowed on 7/12 at Cleveland … became the first Sox pitcher since Jose Contreras in 2009 to work at least 5.0 scoreless IP with two hits or less in consecutive starts. Was optioned to Charlotte on 8/29 and recalled on 9/2 … threw 3.0 IP in relief in the season finale on 9/28 vs. Kansas City. Began the season with Class AAA Charlotte … did not allow an earned run over his first three starts (19.0 IP). Was named International League Pitcher of the Week for 4/7-13 after going 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA (13.0 IP) over two starts.

2013 SEASON Made 11 starts between Advanced Rookie Bristol and Class AA Birmingham, going 0-2 with a 3.29 ERA (15 ER/41.0 IP). Began the season on Birmingham’s disabled list following Tommy John Surgery on his right elbow in 2012. Was sent to Bristol on an injury rehabilitation assignment and made his season debut on 7/5 vs. Greenville. Appeared in five games with Bristol before being returned from his rehab assignment and reinstated from the disabled list on 8/2 … made six starts with Birmingham. Was placed on the Barons’ disabled list on 8/31 with a right elbow strain and missed the remainder of the season.

2012 SEASON Went 4-6 with a 4.48 ERA (46 ER/92.1 IP) in 35 games (nine starts) with Class AAA Louisville, Birmingham and Charlotte. Began the season in the Reds system … was released on 7/9 and signed by the White Sox as a free agent on 7/12. Made one appearance with the Barons before being promoted to the Knights on 7/28.

2011 SEASON Spent the season with Louisville, going 7-8 with a 5.39 ERA (87 ER/145.1 IP) in 25 starts … allowed two earned runs on three hits over 8.0 IP on 6/5 at Columbus.

2010 SEASON Went 4-11 with a 3.36 ERA (55 ER/147.1 IP) and two complete games in 25 games (24 starts) between Class A Lynchburg and Class AA Carolina … made 14 quality starts. His 3.36 ERA ranked seventh in the Cincinnati system … ranked among the Southern League leaders in complete games (T3rd, 2), walks per 9.0 IP (4th, 2.30) and ERA (9th, 3.68).

2009 SEASON Was 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA (17 ER/45.1 IP) in nine games (eight starts) between Class A Sarasota and Carolina. Was on the Minor League Baseball suspended list from 4/9-6/1 … appeared in seven games (six starts) with Sarasota before being promoted to Carolina fon 7/22.

2008 SEASON Went 7-7 with a 3.60 ERA (52 ER/130.0 IP) in 23 games (21 starts) between Class A Dayton and Sarasota Began the season with Dayton … recorded a 16.1 scoreless IP streak from 4/21-5/4 … was promoted to Sarasota on 5/26. Did not allow a run over 18.0 IP from 7/14-25 (3 GS) … was named Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for 7/15-21.

2007 SEASON Made his professional debut with Advanced Rookie Billings … was recommended/signed by Mike Keenan.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married McKenzie … Twitter: @Scotty_Carroll. Attended Purdue University before transferring to Missouri State … was a starting quarterback on the football team. Was selected by Los Angeles-AL in 2006 but did not sign. Is a 2003 graduate of Liberty (Mo.) High School … helped guide Liberty to a state championship in 2002.

Given Name: Scott Alexander CarrollBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-4 Weight: 215Opening Day Age: 31 (September 24, 1984)Birthplace/Residence: Kansas City, Mo./Liberty, Mo.First Pro Contract: Cincinnati Reds, selected in third round, June 2007 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, January 22, 2015.Major League Service: One year, 59 days.

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CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2007 Billings 0-1 .000 2.93 6 5 0 0 0 15.1 14 8 5 0 1 5-0 15 2 3 .2262008 Dayton 1-2 .333 3.75 9 9 0 0 0 48.0 50 22 20 2 4 16-0 24 3 1 .269 Sarasota 6-5 .545 3.51 14 12 0 0 0 82.0 90 38 32 2 6 21-1 58 5 0 .2902009 Sarasota 2-2 .500 2.68 7 6 0 0 0 40.1 40 18 12 5 1 6-0 14 1 0 .260 Carolina 0-0 .000 9.00 2 2 0 0 0 5.0 9 6 5 0 1 3-0 3 1 0 .3912010 Lynchburg 1-2 .333 2.10 5 4 0 0 0 30.0 24 8 7 4 1 7-1 13 1 0 .220 Carolina 3-9 .250 3.68 20 20 2 0 0 117.1 120 58 48 6 9 30-0 66 4 0 .2682011 Louisville 7-8 .467 5.39 25 25 0 0 0 145.1 186 92 87 12 3 47-0 85 2 3 .3122012 Louisville 2-3 .400 5.90 25 0 0 0 0 39.2 51 26 26 4 1 16-1 27 1 0 .319 Birmingham 0-0 .000 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 1 0 0 0 0 2-0 2 0 0 .067 Charlotte 2-3 .400 3.78 9 8 0 0 0 47.2 39 21 20 6 1 18-0 36 1 1 .2242013 Bristol 0-0 .000 1.69 5 5 0 0 0 16.0 17 4 3 0 0 4-0 15 0 0 .262 Birmingham 0-2 .000 4.32 6 6 0 0 0 25.0 25 15 12 2 1 2-0 14 0 0 .2502014 Charlotte 3-1 .750 1.57 4 4 0 0 0 23.0 18 8 4 0 0 9-0 13 0 0 .228 WHITE SOX 5-10 .333 4.80 26 19 0 0 0 129.1 147 81 69 13 12 45-1 64 5 1 .289 2015 Charlotte 7-4 .636 3.47 16 16 0 0 0 83.0 85 41 32 8 2 29-1 45 3 1 .263 WHITE SOX 1-1 .500 3.44 18 0 0 0 0 36.2 40 19 14 2 3 13-2 27 4 0 .280MINOR TOTALS 34-42 .447 3.90 154 123 2 0 0 721.2 769 365 313 51 31 215-4 430 24 9 .259M.L. TOTALS 6-11 .353 4.50 44 19 0 0 0 166.0 187 100 83 15 15 58-3 91 9 1 .287

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MIGUEL CHALAS - RHP

2015 SEASON Combined to go 4-6 with a 4.73 ERA (37 ER/70.1 IP) and 54 strikeouts in 37 games with Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. Assigned to Class AAA Charlotte on May 25.

2014 SEASON Combined to go 3-4 with a 4.48 ERA (38 ER/76.1 IP) and 54 strikeouts in 30 games with Class A Frederick and Class AAA Norfolk in the Baltimore organization. did not make an appearance after being traded by the Orioles with pitcher Mark Blackmar to the White Sox in exchange for outfielder Alejandro De Aza on 8/30.

2013 SEASON Split the season between Class A Delmarva and Frederick, going 2-4 with a 3.48 ERA (34 ER/88.0 IP) and 58 strikeouts in 35 appearances.

2012 SEASON Led Delmarva in wins (9) and ranked third in IP (113.0), starts (21) and strikeouts (76).

2011 SEASON Went 5-4 with a 3.24 ERA (18 ER/50.0 IP) and 48 strikeouts in 12 appearances (eight starts) between the Gulf Coast Orioles and Class A Aberdeen.

Given Name: Miguel Angel Gomez ChalasBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 5-11 Weight: 155Opening Day Age: 23 (June 27, 1992)Birthplace/Residence: Seibo, Dominican Republic/Seibo, Dominican RepublicFirst Pro Contract: Baltimore Orioles, signed as amateur free agent, 2010Sox Acquisition: Obtained from Baltimore in Alejandro De Aza trade, August 30, 2014Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2010 DSL Orioles 5-1 .833 1.72 14 13 2 0 0 78.1 56 21 15 1 6 16-0 64 2 0 .1962011 GCL Orioles 5-3 .625 2.93 11 7 0 0 0 46.0 46 17 15 1 4 8-0 42 2 1 .266 Aberdeen 0-1 .000 6.75 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 7 5 3 0 0 0-0 6 2 0 .3682012 Delmarva 9-8 .529 5.02 24 21 0 0 0 113.0 128 76 63 11 8 43-0 76 6 1 .2932013 Delmarva 1-1 .500 3.24 13 0 0 0 0 33.1 28 14 12 2 2 11-0 29 1 1 .231 Frederick 1-3 .250 3.62 22 0 0 0 2 54.2 59 23 22 6 5 10-0 29 1 0 .2842014 Frederick 2-3 .400 4.80 28 0 0 0 0 69.1 76 41 37 7 0 20-0 49 5 1 .276 Norfolk 1-1 .500 1.29 2 0 0 0 0 7.0 2 1 1 1 0 6-0 5 0 0 .091 2015 Birmingham 3-0 1.000 2.03 14 0 0 0 0 26.2 15 6 6 0 0 4-0 19 0 0 .163 Charlotte 1-6 .143 6.39 23 4 0 0 0 43.2 53 31 31 5 2 15-1 35 0 1 .298MINOR TOTALS 28-27 .509 3.88 152 46 2 0 2 476.0 470 235 205 34 27 133-1 354 19 5 .260

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Jason Coats - OF

2016 SEASON Enters the season ranked by MLB.com as the No. 17 Prospect in the White Sox organization.

2015 SEASON Combined to hit .276 (148-536) with 38 doubles, 17 home runs, 83 RBI and a .446 slugging percentage between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. Ranked among the White Sox organizational leaders in doubles (38), RBI (1st), total bases (1st, 239), extra-base hits (1st, 56), runs scored (7th, 62) and slugging percentage (7th, .446) … ranked third in the International League with 81 RBI. Led Charlotte in average (.270), hits (132), total bases (214), doubles (29) and extra-base hits (47) … recorded 80-plus RBI for the third straight season. Opened the season with Birmingham and appeared in 12 games, including five multihit efforts (four hits once) … was promoted to the Knights on 4/23. Batted .301 (46-153) vs. left-handers, .300 (48-160) in the No. 2 spot in the lineup and .317 (46-145) with RISP. Posted a 16-game home hitting streak from 4/30-5/29, batting .323 (21-65) with two doubles, two homers and 15 RBI. Recorded an 11-game hitting streak from 5/9-20, including five multihit efforts … collected four RBI on 7/22 vs. Durham. Hit safely in 15 of his final 17 games of the season. Appeared in seven games with Criollos de Caguas in the Puerto Rican Winter League, batting .179 (5-28).

2014 SEASON Batted .288 (143-497) with 38 doubles, 15 homers and 81 RBI in 134 games with Class A Winston-Salem and Birmingham. Led the Carolina League in extra-base hits (52) and total bases (209), ranked second in doubles (35) and slugging percentage (.487), fourth in RBI (72), tied for fourth in home runs (15), fifth in hits (125) and sixth in average (.291). Ranked among the organizational leaders in doubles (2nd), total bases (2nd, 232), RBI (3rd), hits (4th), extra-base hits (4th, 56), runs scored (T6th, 69), average (8th), home runs (T8th, 15) and slugging percentage (9th, .467). Was the Dash team leader in hits, total bases, doubles, slugging percentage and extra-base hits. Was named a CL mid and postseason All-Star. Recorded a season-high 11-game hitting streak from 5/30-6/10, batting .386 (17-44) with five home runs, 14 RBI and 12 runs scored … registered a two-homer, five-RBI performance on 6/8 vs. Carolina. Was named CL Player of the Week for 6/2-8, going 13-28 (.464) with three homers and 11 RBI. Was promoted to Birmingham on 8/12 for the rest of 2014.

2013 SEASON Spent his first professional season with Class A Kannapolis … was named to the South Atlantic League midseason All-Star Team and a White Sox organizational All-Star. Ranked second in the SAL in doubles (36), tied for second in RBI (84), fourth in hits (140) and fifth in total bases (220) and extra-base hits (53). Ranked among the Sox organizational leaders in doubles (1st), RBI (2nd), extra-base hits (2nd), hits (4th), total bases (4th) and runs scored (10th, 63). Led Kannapolis in hits, doubles, home runs (12), RBI and slugging percentage (.426). Batted .478 (22-46) with eight RBI over a 12-game hitting streak from 4/12-24. Was recommended/signed by Keith Staab.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Bradleigh … Twitter: @jlcoats17. Graduated from Texas Christian University in 2012 with a degree in accounting … was named First-Team All-Mountain West on the field and in the classroom in 2012. Was named the 2009 NCAA Fort Worth Regional MVP. Originally drafted by Baltimore in the 12th round of the 2011 draft but did not sign. Is a 2008 graduate of Plano (Texas) West High School … was a three-year letter winner in baseball … honored as a 2008 Louisville Slugger All-American … helped guide Plano West to a 28-0 record and 5A state championship as a senior.

Given Name: Jason Leavell CoatsBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-2 Weight: 200Opening Day Age: 26 (February 24, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Dallas, Texas/Allen, Texas.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in 29th round, June 2012 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2013 Kannapolis .271 133 516 63 140 220 38 3 12 84 4 4 8 31 85 12 3 .320 .426 42014 Winston-Salem .291 115 429 64 125 *209 35 2 15 72 2 4 6 35 65 5 2 .350 .487 10 Birmingham .265 19 68 5 18 23 3 1 0 9 2 3 1 3 9 1 1 .293 .338 12015 Birmingham .340 12 47 6 16 25 9 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 6 0 2 .886 .532 0 Charlotte .270 122 489 56 132 214 29 1 17 81 3 5 4 29 93 11 2 .313 .438 5MINOR TOTALS .278 401 1549 194 431 691 114 7 44 248 11 16 19 99 258 29 10 .326 .446 20*Led League

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Tyler Danish - RHPGiven Name: Tyler Michael DanishBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-0 Weight: 200Opening Day Age: 21 (September 12, 1994)Birthplace/Residence: Brandon, Fla./Riverview, Fla.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in second round, June 2013 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None

2016 SEASON Enters the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 6 Prospect and Possessing the Best Changeup in the White Sox organization … also tabbed by MLB.com as the fifth-best prospect in the Sox system.

2015 SEASON Spent the entire season with Class AA Birmingham … led the Barons with two complete games and ranked among the organizational leaders in complete games (1st), IP (5th) and wins (T10th). Allowed just 0.82 homers per 9.0 IP (13 HR/142.0 IP) … held opponents to a .182 average (12-66) with RISP/two outs. Recorded a 3.32 ERA (29 ER/78.2 IP) at home, compared to a 5.97 mark (42 ER/63.1 IP) on the road. Went 4-0 with a 2.75 ERA (10 ER/32.2 IP) and 34 strikeouts over his first six starts of the season from 4/11-5/10. Suffered a five-game losing streak over his next eight starts from 5/15-6/27 … also lost five consecutive decisions from 7/21-8/18 (six starts total). Was the losing pitcher in both of his complete games: 5/25 at Biloxi (4 ER/4.0 IP) and 7/21 at Tennessee (3 ER/6.1 IP). Won three consecutive starts from 7/5-15, allowing three earned runs or less in each outing … allowed just two runs in a season-high tying 7.0 IP on 7/10 at Jackson. Earned his final win on 8/23 vs. Jacksonville. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 7 Prospect in the White Sox organization.

2014 SEASON Spent the entire season with Class AA Birmingham … led the Barons with two complete games and ranked among the organizational leaders in complete games (1st), IP (5th) and wins (T10th). Allowed just 0.82 homers per 9.0 IP (13 HR/142.0 IP) … held opponents to a .182 average (12-66) with RISP/two outs. Recorded a 3.32 ERA (29 ER/78.2 IP) at home, compared to a 5.97 mark (42 ER/63.1 IP) on the road. Went 4-0 with a 2.75 ERA (10 ER/32.2 IP) and 34 strikeouts over his first six starts of the season from 4/11-5/10. Suffered a five-game losing streak over his next eight starts from 5/15-6/27 … also lost five consecutive decisions from 7/21-8/18 (six starts total). Was the losing pitcher in both of his complete games: 5/25 at Biloxi (4 ER/4.0 IP) and 7/21 at Tennessee (3 ER/6.1 IP). Won three consecutive starts from 7/5-15, allowing three earned runs or less in each outing … allowed just two runs in a season-high tying 7.0 IP on 7/10 at Jackson. Earned his final win on 8/23 vs. Jacksonville. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 7 Prospect in the White Sox organization.

2013 SEASON Went 1-0 with a 1.20 ERA (4 ER/30.0 IP), 28 strikeouts and a .162 (15-91) opponents average over 15 appearances (one start) in his debut with Advanced Rookie Bristol and Kannapolis. Limited lefties to a .125 (5-40) average and right-handers to a .185 mark (12-65). Began the season with Bristol before being promoted to Kannapolis on 8/20 … tossed 2.0 scoreless IP in his first and only start on 8/14. Struck out four on 7/5 at Greenville and 8/24 vs. Rome. Threw 14.0 consecutive scoreless IP over his last seven games between the stops. Was cited by Baseball America as Closest To The Majors (with Brad Goldberg) and possessing the Best Secondary Pitch in the White Sox draft class.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … Twitter: @danish_Tyler7. Graduated in 2013 from Durant High School in Plant City, Fla. … was named 2013 Louisville Slugger National High School Player of the Year after going 15-1 with a 0.00 ERA (94.0 IP) and 156 strikeouts in 17 games (15 starts). Was honored as Florida’s “Mr. Baseball” and the Class 8A Player of the Year as a senior.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2013 Bristol 1-0 1.000 1.38 13 1 0 0 0 26.0 15 6 4 1 0 5-0 22 0 0 .165 Kannapolis 0-0 .000 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 6 0 0 .1432014 Kannapolis 3-0 1.000 0.71 7 7 0 0 0 38.0 28 8 3 0 0 10-0 25 1 0 .206 Winston-Salem 5-3 .635 2.65 18 18 0 0 0 91.2 87 35 27 7 4 23-0 78 2 1 .2482015 Birmingham 8-12 .400 4.50 26 26 2 0 0 142.0 175 82 71 13 5 60-0 90 3 0 .311MINOR TOTALS 17-15 .531 3.13 66 52 2 0 0 301.2 307 131 105 21 9 98-9 221 6 1 .266

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MATT DAVIDSON - INF

2016 SEASON Enters the season ranked by MLB.com as the 18th-best prospect in the White Sox organization

2015 SEASON Led the International League with 23 homers and ranked second in walks in his second year with Class AAA Charlotte. Ranked among the Knights team leaders in runs scored (1st, 63), hits (2nd, 107) and RBI (2nd, 74). Was named by Baseball America as the Best Defensive third baseman in the IL ... led al IL third baseman in fielding percentage (.971) and assists (281) and tied for the lead in double plays (94). Was selected to the IL All-Star team and participated in the Triple-A All-Star Game Home Run Derby. Hit 14 homers off RHP, compared to nine vs LHP. Batted .221 (73-331) with 14 homers, 47 RBI and a .709 OPS in the first half (.173/9 HR/27 RBI after the break). Hit a season-high .260 (19-73) with five homers and 14 RBI in 19 April games. Made two appearances each at first base and shortstop ... started 11 games as the designated hitter, batting .244 (10-41) with two homers and eight RBI. Homered in consecutive games on 4/29-30, 5/25-26 and 6/20-21 ... recorded six RBI on 4/29 vs. Toledo. Hit safely in eight consecutive games from 5/11-18, going 10-32 (.313) with four RBI. Recorded multihomer games on 6/21 vs. Indianapolis and 9/2 vs. Durham ... registered a season-high four hits vs. the Indians and four RBI vs. the Bulls.

2014 SEASON Spent the season with Class AAA Charlotte in his first season in the White Sox organization … ranked fourth in the International League with 20 home runs. Appeared in 111 games at third base, 17 as the designated hitter and two at shortstop. Fifteen of his 20 home runs were off right-handers. Went 3-3 with two doubles and a RBI in his Knights debut as the Opening Day third baseman on 4/3 at Norfolk. Recorded a multihomer game on 6/30 vs. Gwinnett, including a two-run, game-ending shot in the 10th inning. Compiled a season-high, eight-game hitting streak from 7/6-17, going 11-34 (.324) with a double, three home runs and seven RBI. Homered in back-to-back games on 7/13-14. Made his first career appearance and start at shortstop on 7/12 vs. Syracuse … also started at short on 8/3 at Gwinnett. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 4 Prospect in the Sox organization … also rated by MLB.com as the No. 80 Prospect overall in baseball. White Sox acquisition recommended by Bill Young, Joe Butler and Kevin Bootay.

2013 SEASON Spent most of the season with Class AAA Reno but appeared in 31 games over two stints with Arizona … made 20 starts at third base with the Diamondbacks. His contract was purchased from Reno on 8/11 … made his major-league debut that night vs. the Mets and recorded his first hit, a single off Jonathan Niese. Collected his first RBI on 8/14 vs. Baltimore. Was optioned back to the Aces on 8/26 and recalled on 9/3 for the remainder of the season. Batted .324 (11-34) with five doubles, three home runs and nine RBI over his final 13 games of the season. Hit all three of his home runs during an eight-day span from 9/15-22, including the first of his career on 9/15 vs. Colorado (off Wilton Lopez).

Hit a three-run homer on 9/21 at Colorado and went 2-4 with a double, home run and four RBI the next night at Coors Field. Appeared in 115 games with Reno … was named to the Pacific Coast League midseason All-Star Team. Played for Team USA at the All-Star Futures Game at Citi Field on 7/14 … earned Most Valuable Player honors after hitting a go-ahead, two-run homer … won the Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby at Aces Ballpark. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America and MLB.com as the No. 4 Prospect in the Diamondbacks system … also was cited by Baseball America as the Best Power Hitter in the organization and the 88th-Best Prospect overall.

2012 SEASON Was named to the Southern League mid and postseason All-Star Teams with Class AA Mobile. Ranked among the SL leaders in runs socred (2nd, 81), total bases (3rd, 228), home runs (4th, 23), slugging percentage (5th, .469), walks (T6th, 69) and doubles (T8th, 28). Earned SL Batter of the Week honors for 5/7-13. Appeared in just 11 games with Salt River in the Arizona Fall League due to a concussion … was selected to play in the Rising Stars Game but was forced to sit out. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America and MLB.com as the No. 5 Prospect in the Arizona system … rated by Baseball America as the 97th-best Prospect in baseball.

2011 SEASON Appeared in 135 games with Class A Visalia, including 66 at first base, 56 at third and 12 as the designated hitter. Ranked among the California League leaders in doubles (2nd, 39), games (T2nd), extra-base hits (6th, 60), runs scored (T8th), total bases (T8th, 249) and home runs (T10th, 20). Recorded 38 RBI over a 30-game span from 5/1-6/2 … reached based safely in 21 consecutive games from 5/3-26, hitting .318 (27-85) during that span. Was ranked by Baseball America following the season as the No. 16 Prospect in the CL. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 3 Prospect in the Diamondbacks organization and the 99th-best prospect in baseball.

2010 SEASON Combined to hit .272 (132-486) with 36 doubles, 18 homers and 90 RBI in 134 games with Class A South Bend and Visalia … was named a Midwest League mid and posteason All-Star. Ranked among the MWL leaders in slugging (3rd, .504), RBI (T7th, 79), doubles (T9th, 35) and homers (T10th, 16).

2009 SEASON Made his professional debut with Class A Yakima, appearing in 72 games (67 at third base). Was recommended/signed by Jeff Mousser.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Julianne … has one daughter: Brixton. Is a 2009 graduate of Yucaipa (Calif.) High School ... was rated by Baseball America as the third-best high school power hitter in the 2009 pre-draft Best Tools rankings.

Given Name: Matthew Glen DavidsonBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 230Opening Day Age: 25 (March 26, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Yucaipa, Calif./Scottsdale, Ariz.First Pro Contract: Arizona Diamondbacks, selected 35th overall, 2009 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Obtained from ARI in exchange for Addison Reed, December 16, 2013.Major League Service: 50 days.

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Matt Davidson - INFCAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2009 Yakima .241 72 270 29 65 86 15 0 2 28 1 0 7 21 75 0 2 .312 .319 132010 South Bend .289 113 415 58 120 209 35 3 16 79 0 4 13 43 109 0 2 .371 .504 16 Visalia .169 21 71 6 12 19 1 0 2 11 0 0 1 12 25 0 0 .298 .268 12011 Visalia .277 135 535 93 148 249 39 1 20 106 0 8 11 52 147 0 1 .348 .465 162012 Mobile .261 135 486 81 127 228 28 2 23 76 0 5 15 69 126 3 4 .367 .469 282013 Reno .280 115 443 55 124 213 32 3 17 74 0 6 5 46 134 1 0 .350 .481 17 ARIZONA .237 31 76 8 18 33 6 0 3 12 0 0 1 10 24 0 1 .333 .434 12014 Charlotte .199 130 478 59 95 173 18 0 20 55 1 3 8 49 164 0 0 .283 .362 15 2015 Charlotte .203 141 528 63 107 198 22 0 *23 74 1 4 7 62 191 1 0 .293 .375 10MINOR TOTALS .247 862 3226 444 798 1375 190 9 123 503 3 30 67 354 971 5 9 .332 .426 116N.L. TOTALS .237 31 76 8 18 33 6 0 3 12 0 0 1 10 24 0 1 .333 .434 1M.L. TOTALS .237 31 76 8 18 33 6 0 3 12 0 0 1 10 24 0 1 .333 .434 1*Led League

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Joey DeMichele - INF

2015 SEASON Was a MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner, becoming the first White Sox minor leaguer to win a Gold Glove since Josh Phegley in 2012. Was named a Southern League midseason All-Star at Class AA Birmingham.

2014 SEASON Combined to hit .243 (116-477) with 28 doubles, six triples, four home runs, 51 RBI and 59 runs scored in 129 games between Class A Winston-Salem and Birmingham. Tied for sixth among White Sox farmhands in triples.

2013 SEASON Ranked second in the Carolina League in runs scored (87) and doubles (37), sixth in walks (62) and seventh in hits (133) and total bases (198) at Winston-Salem. Ranked among the organizational leaders in doubles (2nd), runs scored (4th), walks (4th), extra-base hits (T4th, 47) and hits (5th).

2012 SEASON Combined to hit .275 (77-280) with 16 doubles, 10 triples, seven home runs and 39 RBI in 70 games with Advanced Rookie Bristol and Class A Kannapolis. Ranked seventh in the South Atlantic League in triples (7). Ranked by Baseball America as the Best Pure Hitter and being Closest to the Majors in the White Sox draft class.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended Arizona State University from 2010-12. Was a two-time First Team All-Pac 10 selection (2011-12). Hit .368 to capture the conference batting title as a sophomore. Became the sixth player in Sun Devils history to lead the team in batting average in consecutive seasons (2011-12). Is a 2009 graduate of Arcadia High School in Phoenix. His father, Dan, played two seasons in the Cubs organization from 1971-72.

Given Name: Joseph Daniel DeMicheleBats: Left Throws: RightHeight: 5-11 Weight: 190Opening Day Age: 25 (February 5, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Phoenix, Ariz./Phoenix, Ariz.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in the third round, June 2012 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2012 Bristol .348 12 46 7 16 32 4 3 2 9 1 0 2 3 8 3 0 .412 .696 1 Kannapolis .261 58 234 30 61 102 12 7 5 29 2 0 1 19 54 5 4 .319 .436 32013 Winston-Salem .246 134 *541 87 133 198 37 2 8 54 6 4 2 62 126 19 7 .323 .366 222014 Winston-Salem .264 105 386 50 102 147 25 4 4 42 4 4 2 34 65 6 3 .324 .381 14 Birmingham .154 24 91 9 14 21 3 2 0 9 1 0 1 6 22 1 0 .214 .231 0 2015 Birmingham .246 135 488 53 120 160 22 6 2 45 7 2 4 40 119 15 4 .307 .328 10MINOR TOTALS .250 468 1786 236 446 660 103 24 21 188 21 10 12 164 394 49 18 .315 .370 50*Led League

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Jeremy Dowdy - C

2015 SEASON Hit a combined .233 (42-180) with nine doubles, one home run and 24 RBI in 55 games between Class A Winston-Salem, Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. Posted a .351 (13-37) average over a 10-game hitting streak from 6/29-7/24. Hit .320 (16-50) during the second half of the season, compared to .154 (6-39) in the first half.

2014 SEASON Batted .352 (19-54) against lefties and .283 (41-145) vs. right-handers with Class A Kannapolis Hit his first professional home run on 7/1 vs. Delmarva. Collected an eight-game hitting streak from 7/27-8/21 (.500, 12-24) … six of the eight games were multihit efforts, including four in a row from 7/27-8/15.

2013 SEASON Batted .250 (10-40) in 11 road games for Class A Kannapolis.

2012 SEASON Was placed on the disabled list on 8/17 with a right ankle sprain and missed the remainder of the season.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended Appalachian State University from 2009-12. Ranks among the school’s all-time Top 10 with 203 games played, 198 starts, 732 at-bats, 43 doubles, 127 RBI and 86 walks. Is one of just three players in school history to play in more than 200 games. Is a 2009 graduate of Wakefield High School in Raleigh, N.C. Was a three-time All-Conference selection. Holds single-season school records for average (.457) and hits (42). His older brother, Josh, was selected by Baltimore in the 38th round of the 2009 draft.

Given Name: Jeremy Stephen DowdyBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-2 Weight: 230Opening Day Age: 25 (July 13, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Raleigh, N.C./Youngsville, N.C.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, June 9, 2012.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2012 Bristol .412 5 17 2 7 11 2 1 0 3 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 .450 .647 1 Winston-Salem .222 13 27 4 6 8 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 .214 .296 12013 Kannapolis .214 31 98 6 21 24 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 8 25 0 1 .274 .245 1 Birmingham .000 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 0 Charlotte .000 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 02014 Birmingham .250 3 8 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 .333 .250 0 Kannapolis .302 53 199 19 60 77 10 2 1 22 2 0 2 16 35 2 0 .359 .387 3 2015 Winston-Salem .247 27 89 7 22 26 4 0 0 11 0 0 0 10 11 0 0 .323 .292 2 Birmingham .194 20 67 6 13 18 2 0 1 10 0 1 0 11 11 0 0 .304 .269 1 Charlotte .208 8 24 3 5 8 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 3 0 0 .406 .333 2MINOR TOTALS .254 162 536 48 136 174 26 3 2 57 2 3 2 56 94 2 1 .325 .325 11

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Daniel Fields - OF

2015 SEASON Spent most of the season with Class AAA Toledo … made one appearance with the Tigers in June. Was recalled by Detroit on 6/2 and made his major-league debut on 6/4 vs. Oakland … replaced Yoenis Cespedes in left field in the third inning … doubled off Dan Otero in the bottom of the ninth for his first career hit. Was optioned back to Toledo on 6/4 and designated for assignment on 9/8 … was claimed off waivers by Milwaukee on 9/10 and by the Dodgers on 12/7 … was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on 12/30. Hit a monthly-high .344 (22-64) with five doubles, five triples, six RBI and a 1.087 OPS over 18 April games. Recorded consecutive three-plus hit games from 4/17-18 and 4/27-28, including four hits on 4/17 vs. Columbus and 4/28 at Charlotte.

2014 SEASON Spent most of the season with Toledo (67 games) but also played for Class AA Erie (eight games) and the Gulf Coast League Tigers (two games). Hit a combined .224 (69-308) with 14 doubles, six homers, 35 RBI and 35 runs scored between the three clubs. Opened the season with Toledo … scored three runs on 4/13 at Louisville and registered three hits on 5/6 at Pawtucket. Was on the Erie disabled list from 5/15-7/8 with a fractured right thumb … appeared in two injury rehab games with the GCL Tigers from 7/4-8. Was reinstated from the disabled list on 7/8 and transferred to Erie, appearing in eight games (.286, 8-28). Was transferred to Toledo on 7/18, where he spent the rest of the season.

2013 SEASON Spent the entire season with Erie … was named a Tigers organizational All-Star by MiLB.com. Recorded a season-high four RBI on Opening Day vs. Altoona … collected four hits on 5/12 at Bowie and 8/7 vs. Trenton. Was on the disabled list from 6/27-7/11 with a concussion. Batted .338 (27-80) with three doubles, one triple and nine RBI over 20 games in August. Was named by Baseball America as the Best Defensive Outfielder in the Tigers system.

2012 SEASON Combined to hit .266 (93-350) with 15 doubles, four triples, three home runs, 33 RBI and 23 stolen bases between Erie and Class A Lakeland. Recorded a season-high, nine-game hitting streak from 4/5-14, going 13-39 (.333) with two doubles, one triple, one home run and eight RBI. Was on the disabled list from 5/2-6/5 with a torn rectus abdominal muscle … hit a monthly best .304 (17-56) in June. Was transferred to Erie on 8/2, where he spent the remainder of the season. Was named by Baseball America following the season as the Best Defensive Outfielder in the Tigers organization.

2011 SEASON Spent the entire season with Lakeland … recorded a season-high, nine-game hitting streak from 5/9-18, going 13-38 (.342) with four doubles, one triple, one homer and 12 RBI. Finished the season ranked by Baseball America as the 27th-best prospect in the Detroit organization.

2010 SEASON Was named Lakeland Player of the Year in his pro debut … led all Florida State outfielders with a .996 fielding percentage. Was named by Baseball America as the No. 5 Prospect and the Best Athlete in the Detroit organization.

2009 SEASON Did not play after signing with Detroit on 8/17 … was recommended/signed by Tom Ostrowski. Was ranked by Baseball America following the season as the No. 9 Prospect, Fastest Baserunner and Best Athlete in the Tigers organization.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … Twitter: @dfields_23. Is a 2009 graduate of University of Detroit Jesuit High School … was tabbed Second-Team All-American by Baseball America and Michigan’s Mr. Baseball as a senior after hitting .596 with 13 homers, 43 RBI, 50 runs scored and 30 stolen bases. Is the son of former major-league outfielder and hitting coach Bruce Fields, who played and coached for the Tigers.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2010 Lakeland .240 109 375 33 90 139 13 6 8 47 1 2 5 55 119 8 9 .343 .371 12011 Lakeland .220 124 432 57 95 141 14 4 8 46 5 2 7 49 133 4 4 .308 .326 22012 Lakeland .266 62 244 31 65 87 11 4 1 26 0 3 1 19 55 14 7 .318 .357 1 Erie .264 29 106 13 28 38 4 0 2 7 0 1 2 13 21 9 1 .352 .358 22013 Erie .284 118 457 71 130 199 27 6 10 58 1 4 8 45 130 24 7 .356 .435 52014 GCL Tigers .167 2 6 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 .286 .333 0 Erie .286 8 28 4 8 13 3 1 0 9 0 0 0 6 7 2 0 .429 .464 0 Toledo .219 75 274 29 60 94 10 3 6 26 2 2 6 15 76 8 2 .273 .343 02015 Toledo .228 122 447 59 102 164 25 8 7 41 3 3 7 66 146 17 7 .335 .367 3 DETROIT .333 1 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .333 .667 1MINOR TOTALS .244 649 2369 299 579 877 108 32 42 260 12 17 38 268 689 86 37 .329 .370 14MLB TOTALS .333 1 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .333 .667 1

Given Name: Daniel Leigh FieldsBats: Left Throws: RightHeight: 6-2 Weight: 215Opening Day Age: 25 (January 23, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Detroit, Mich./Farmington Hills, Mich.First Pro Contract: Detroit Tigers, Selected in the sixth round, June 2009 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Claimed off waivers from Los Angeles-NL, January 7, 2016.Major League Service: Three days

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Carson Fulmer - RHP

2016 SEASON Enters the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 2 Prospect and possessing the Best Curveball in the White Sox organization. Also tabbed by MLB.com as the No. 2 Prospect in the Sox system, the No. 42 overall in baseball and ninth-best right-handed pitching prospect.

2015 SEASON Combined to go 0-0 with a 2.05 ERA (5 ER/23.0 IP) and 26 strikeouts in nine starts between the AZL White Sox (one) and Class A Winston-Salem (eight) in his first pro-fessional season. Limited right-handers to a .180 (9-50) average with Winston-Salem … opponents went just 1-18 (.056) with eight strikeouts with RISP and 1-10 (.100) with RISP/two outs. Allowed just one earned run on five hits over three road outings (9.0 IP). Made his first professional appearance on 7/18 vs. the AZL Angels, allowing one hit with one strikeout over 1.0 scoreless IP … joined Winston-Salem on 7/23, where he averaged 10.2 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (25 SO/22.0 IP). Worked 2.0 scoreless IP in his Dash debut on 7/23 vs. Carolina … gave up three runs on four hits over 2.0 IP in his next start on 7/29 vs. Wilmington. Rebounded to post a 1.00 ERA (2 ER/18.0 IP) over his final six starts, allowing 11 hits with 19 strikeouts … four of the outings were scoreless and allowed one run in the other two. Threw 3.0 scoreless IP on 8/9 vs. Salem (2 H) and 8/15 at Salem (0 H) … also threw 3.0 scoreless IP with four strikeouts in each of his final two starts on 8/28 vs. Frederick and 9/3 at Wilmington. After agreeing to terms with the White Sox on 7/3, donated $10,000 to Chicago White Sox Charities to support five players from the club’s Amateur City Elite (ACE) program … Ronell Coleman, his teammate at Vanderbilt, played in the ACE program as a youth. Entered the draft rated by Baseball America as the No. 2 right-handed pitching prospect and the No. 6 prospect overall … also was ranked by MLB.com as the No. 3 overall prospect and top pitching prospect. Was recommended/signed by Phil Gulley (White Sox).

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Engaged to Sabina … Twitter: @Carson_Fulmer. Attended Vanderbilt University, where he went 23-3 with a 1.99 ERA (57 ER/258.0 IP), four complete games and 298 strikeouts over three seasons (2013-15). Was named Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and one of four finalists for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award as a junior in 2015 after going 13-2 with a 1.82 ERA (23 ER/114.0 IP), two shutouts, three complete games, 152 strikeouts and a .186 opponents average over 17 starts. Led all NCAA Division I pitchers in wins and ranked among the leaders in strikeouts (2nd), starts (3rd), SO/9.0 IP (3rd, 12.00) and ERA (25th). Became just the fourth pitcher in SEC history and first since Tennessee’s Luke Hochevar in 2005 to win the pitching triple crown, leading the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Helped lead the Commodores to their third College World Series berth in 2015, where they were runner-up to Virginia … won Game 1 of the CWS final, holding Virginia to one run on two hits with eight strikeouts over 7.2 IP. Led Vanderbilt to the 2014 CWS title … started the deciding Game 3 of the finals against Virginia on three days rest, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits over 5.1 IP of a no decision. Also won the following honors at Vanderbilt: First Team All-American by Baseball America and Louisville Slugger (2014), All-SEC Second-Team and All-Defensive Team (2014), All-American by Collegiate Baseball and All-SEC Freshman (2013) and SEC Academic Honor Roll selection (2013-14). Is a 2012 graduate of All Saints Academy in Lakeland, Fla. … Is from the same hometown as White Sox LHP Chris Sale … was selected by Boston in the 15th round of the 2012 draft but did not sign.

Given Name: Carson Springer FulmerBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-0 Weight: 195Opening Day Age: 22 (December 13, 1993)Birthplace/Residence: Lakeland, Fla.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the first round (eighth overall), June 2015 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2015 AZL White Sox 0-0 .000 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 .333 Winston-Salem 0-0 .000 2.05 8 8 0 0 0 22.0 16 5 5 2 2 9-0 25 3 0 .205MINOR TOTALS 0-0 .000 1.96 9 9 0 0 0 23.0 17 5 5 2 2 9-0 26 3 0 .210

Royal Round-UpFrom 2011 to 2015, LHP Carlos Rodon is the only one of Chicago’s first round picks from that span to play for the Charlotte Knights. Before Rodon, the last Chicago White Sox first round pick to play for the Knights is LHP Chris Sale, who pitched for the Knights in 2010 --the same year he was drafted by the White Sox in the first round (13th overall). In 2016, the Knights have a chance to see first round picks Keenyn Walker, Courtney Hawkins, Tim Anderson, and Carson Fulmer.

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LEURY GARCIA - INF

2015 SEASON Appeared in 17 games (three stints) with the White Sox ... played four games in center field, two in left, three at shortstop, two at second base and one at pitcher ... was recalled from Class AAA Charlotte three times: 7/23, 8/2 and 9/1. Made his second career pitching appearance on 4/16 vs. Oakland, allowing one hit with one strikeout (Jason Pridie) over 1.0 scoreless IP ... became the first White Sox position player to pitch twice with the club since Wayne Nordhagen in 1979. Alexei Ramirez pitched the ninth inning vs. the Athletics, marking the second time in franchise history two position players pitched in the same game (Elias) ... Frank Isbell and Sam Mertes pitched on 9/28-2/1902 vs. the St. Louis Browns. Hit a game-ending single in the bottom of the ninth on 10/3 vs. Detroit (second career game-ending hit, 7/2/14 vs. LAA). Ranked third in the International League in steals (30). Hit .333 (45-135) vs. left-handers, .327 (32-98) in the second half and .330 (58-176) at home. Eclipsed the .300 mark in three different months (.330 in May, .324 in July and .310 in August) ... recorded three seven-game hitting streaks: 4/21-29, 6/3-9 and 7/16-22. Recorded four-hit efforts on 5/2 vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5/19 at Scranton and 5/29 vs. Lehigh Valley ... hit his first homer (three-run shot) on 5/26 vs. Columbus. Hit safely in seven of his last eight games with the Knights. Connected on a game-tying, inside-the-park home run for the Dominican Republic during the Caribbean World Series.

2014 SEASON Spent his first full season in the major leagues. Appeared in 15 games (11 starts) at third base, 14 (11) at second, 14 (eight) in center field, nine (three) at shortstop, three (none) in right, two (one) in left and one game at pitcher. Ranked fourth on the club with 11 stolen bases … entered 18 games as a pinch runner, scoring four runs with seven steals. Hit .269 (7-26) in April (.143 over the remainder of 2014). Scored the game-ending run on a wild pitch on 4/2 vs. Minnesota after reaching base on a bunt single. Suffered the loss in his first career pitching appearance on 4/16 vs. Boston (2 ER/1.0 IP) … retired the first two batters in the 14th inning before walking consecutive hitters and surrendering a game-winning, two-run double to Jackie Bradley Jr. Was the first White Sox position player to pitch since Casper Wells on 6/28/13 vs. Cleveland. Went 2-3 on 6/4 at Los Angeles-NL, including his first career home run, a solo shot off Josh Beckett. Connected on a game-ending, RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning on 7/2 vs. the Angels. Recorded a RBI in three straight games from 7/11-13. Started five straight games from 8/5-9 (three in center and one each at second and third). Played for Puerto Rico in the Caribbean World Series.

2013 SEASON Spent time with Texas, Class AAA Round Rock, Class AAA Charlotte and the White Sox. Made the Rangers Opening Day roster … appeared in 12 games at second base (nine starts), four at shortstop (two) and four at third (two). Made his major-league debut on 4/6 vs. Los Angeles-AL … recorded his first hit on 4/13 at Seattle (off Joe Saunders) and his first triple on 4/14 at Seattle. Was acquired by the White Sox on 8/11 as the player to be named later to complete the 8/9 trade that sent outfielder Alex Rios and cash considerations to Texas (acquisition recommended by Bill Scherrer and Paul Provas). Was optioned to Charlotte and recalled by the Sox on 8/22 … appeared in 18 games (12 starts) with the White Sox. Hit a pinch single in his Sox debut on 8/23 vs. Texas … made his first start as the second baseman on 8/27 vs. Houston. Matched a season high with three hits on 9/11 vs. Detroit. Hit a combined .265 (59-223) with four triples, four home runs, 20 RBI, 15 stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 55 games between Round Rock and Charlotte. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 20 Prospect, Fastest Baserunner and Best Infield Arm in the Texas organization. Played with Cibao in the Dominican Winter League. Made one appearance (0-1) as a pinch hitter for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

2012 SEASON Ranked fourth in the Texas system with 31 steals and ninth with a .292 average … tied for the Texas League lead in sacrifice hits (9), ranked second in triples and fifth in stolen bases. Began the season with a 16-game road hitting streak (.353, 24-68), third-longest in the TL during the season. Was on the disabled list from 4/27-5/23 due to a hip strain. Hit a 10th inning, game-ending home run in Game 2 of the South Division Championship Series vs. Corpus Christi. Appeared in 37 games for Cibao of the Dominican Winter League, batting .285 (41-144) with five doubles, a triple, two home runs, 10 RBI, nine stolen bases and 16 runs scored. Ranked among DWL playoff leaders in on-base percentage (2nd, .425), batting average (3rd, .354) and hits (T4th, 23). Entered 2012 ranked by Baseball America as the Fastest Baserunner and Possessing the Best Infield Arm.

Given Name: Leury (Lay-OH-ree) GarciaBats: Switch Throws: RightHeight: 5-8 Weight: 170Opening Day Age: 25 (March 18, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Santiago, Dominican RepublicFirst Pro Contract: Texas Rangers. Signed as free agent, December 5, 2007Sox Acquisition: Obtained from TEX as PTBNL in exchange for Alex Rios and cash Aug, 11, 2013.Major League Service: One year, 170 days.

Royal Round-UpJerry Owens stole a total of 93 bases in three seasons with the Knights from 2006-08. In 2006 alone, he stole 40 bases, which puts him fourth for most by a Charlotte Knights player in a single season.

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LEURY GARCIA - INF

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2008 AZL Rangers .209 41 129 17 27 36 3 3 0 14 4 3 0 8 40 12 3 .250 .279 212009 Hickory .232 83 276 28 64 79 6 3 1 18 9 1 4 18 64 19 6 .288 .286 422010 AZL Rangers .500 6 18 5 9 11 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 4 4 2 .591 .611 2 Hickory .262 89 359 57 94 116 5 4 3 22 8 1 1 23 57 47 9 .307 .323 302011 Myrtle Beach .256 109 442 65 113 151 19 5 3 38 8 0 4 28 100 30 12 .306 .342 372012 Fresno .292 100 377 55 110 150 12 11 2 30 9 3 5 22 79 31 7 .337 .398 152013 TEXAS .192 25 52 8 10 12 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 3 16 1 0 .236 .231 1 Round Rock .264 47 193 31 51 79 8 4 4 19 1 0 0 14 53 12 4 .314 .409 8 Charlotte .267 8 30 3 8 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 8 3 0 .313 .300 4 WHITE SOX .204 20 49 2 10 11 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 18 6 2 .259 .224 12014 WHITE SOX .166 73 145 13 24 30 3 0 1 6 4 1 0 5 48 11 1 .192 .207 6 2015 Charlotte .298 90 349 57 104 138 19 3 3 31 9 3 4 20 66 30 12 .340 .395 20 WHITE SOX .214 17 14 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 1 0 .267 .214 1MINOR TOTALS .267 573 2173 318 580 769 75 33 16 175 48 11 19 138 471 188 55 .315 .354 179SOX TOTALS .178 208 208 15 37 44 4 0 1 8 4 2 0 10 73 18 3 .214 .212 8M.L. TOTALS .181 137 260 23 47 56 4 1 1 9 6 2 0 13 89 19 3 .218 .215 9

2011 SEASON Ranked second on Class A Myrtle Beach in stolen bases (30), third in hits (113) and runs scored (65). Was named Carolina League Player of the Month in June after batting .342 (38-111) with 14 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Batted .361 (30-83) with six doubles, two triples, three home runs, 12 RBI, seven stolen bases and 18 runs scored in 20 games for Surprise of the Arizona Fall League. Posted a 10-game hitting streak to begin the AFL season. Appeared in eight games for Cibao of the DWL. Was ranked by Baseball America following the season as the 11th-best prospect in the Texas organization.

2010 SEASON Batted a combined .273 (103-377) with seven doubles, four triples, three home runs, 24 RBI, 51 stolen bases and 62 runs scored over 95 games with AZL Rangers and Class A Hickory. Led the Texas organization in stolen bases (51) despite missing a month of the season with a right shoulder strain. Spent two rehabilitation stints with the AZL Rangers. Ranked fourth in the South Atlantic League with 47 stolen bases in 56 attempts (83.9 percent).

2009 SEASON Was rated by Baseball America as the Top Defensive Shortstop in the South Atlantic League. Hit .355 (22-62) from 6/7-7/1, raising average 87 points.

2008 SEASON Made his professional debut with the AZL Rangers.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Aura Furcal … has one daughter: Leila. Twitter: @leurygarcia1 … attended Liceo Ercilia Pepin School in San Francisco de Macoris, D.R.

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Brad Goldberg - RHPGiven Name: Bradley A. GoldbergBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-4 Weight: 230Opening Day Age: 26 (February 21, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Cleveland, Ohio/Beachwood, OhioFirst Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in the 10th round, June 2013 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None

2015 SEASON Tied for fourth in the Carolina League in saves (11) at Class A Winston-Salem. Converted 11-12 (91.7 percent) save opportunities, converting his first nine chances from 6/11-8/27. Earned the save in Game 1 of the semifinals of the CL playoffs, tossing a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

2014 SEASON Went 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA (4 ER/16.0 IP) over his final nine games of the season at Winston-Salem.

2013 SEASON Combined to go 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA (6 ER/35.0 IP), 49 strikeouts and a .143 (17-119) opponents average in 14 combined relief appearances with Advanced Rookie Great Falls, Class A Kannapolis and Winston-Salem. Averaged 12.6 strikeouts per 9.0 IP with a 5.4 strikeout-to-walk ratio (9 BB). Struck out four or more batters six times, including eight over 3.2 scoreless IP on 7/21 at West Virginia and five over 2.0 scoreless IP on 6/21 at Billings. Was named by Baseball America as Closest To The Majors (with Tyler Danish) and possessing the Best Fastball in the White Sox draft class.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2013 Great Falls 0-0 .000 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 7 0 0 .133 Kannapolis 3-0 1.000 1.42 12 0 0 0 2 25.1 10 6 4 0 1 6-0 37 3 0 .120 Winston-Salem 0-0 .000 3.18 2 0 0 0 1 5.2 5 2 2 1 0 3-0 5 1 0 .2382014 Winston-Salem 4-4 .500 5.23 35 7 0 0 2 75.2 90 59 44 2 7 46-0 62 10 0 .300 2015 Winston-Salem 1-4 .200 2.97 39 0 0 0 11 57.2 57 25 19 4 2 25-0 58 1 0 .271MINOR TOTALS 8-8 .500 3.69 90 7 0 0 16 168.1 164 92 69 7 10 80-0 169 15 0 .261

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended Ohio State University. Earned All-Big Ten honors in 2013. is a 2008 graduate of Beachwood (Ohio) High School. Was named All-Chagrin Valley Conference all four years and conference MVP in 2008.

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Kyle Hansen - RHPGiven Name: Kyle Robert HansenBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-8 Weight: 235Opening Day Age: 24 (April 20, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Glen Cove, N.Y.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in the sixth round, June 2012 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None

2015 SEASON Went 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA (12 ER/34.0 IP) over 21 appearances with Class AA Birmingham during the second half, compared to 2-2 with a 4.32 ERA (16 ER/33.1 IP) in 22 first-half outings.

2014 SEASON Combined to go 8-4 with a 3.51 ERA (23 ER/59.0 IP) and 58 strikeouts over 35 appearances between Class A Winston-Salem and Birmingham.

2013 SEASON Averaged 9.6 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (103 SO/96.2 IP) at Class A Kannapolis.

2012 SEASON Was ranked by Baseball America as possessing the Best Fastball (also Chris Beck) and Most Intriguing Background in the Sox draft class.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2012 Bristol 0-0 .000 1.93 5 0 0 0 2 4.2 2 1 1 0 0 4-0 8 0 0 .133 Great Falls 0-0 .000 40.50 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 2 3 3 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 .6672013 Kannapolis 6-9 .400 4.10 21 20 0 0 1 96.2 109 57 44 7 2 27-0 103 5 1 .2822014 Winston-Salem 8-4 .667 3.33 31 0 0 0 2 51.1 48 22 19 1 3 20-1 52 3 0 .245 Birmingham 0-0 .000 4.70 4 0 0 0 0 7.2 6 4 4 1 0 6-0 6 2 0 .240 2015 Birmingham 4-2 .667 3.74 43 0 0 0 2 67.1 62 33 28 3 4 30-1 47 6 0 .252MINOR TOTALS 18-15 .545 3.90 105 20 0 0 7 228.1 229 120 99 12 9 88-2 216 16 1 .263

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended St. John’s University. Was a First-Team All-Big East selection during his sophomore year and a Second-Team All-American by Baseball America in 2010. Is a 2009 graduate of St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, N.Y. … was twice named First-Team All-State … led the Bayhawks to their first state championship as a senior. Was selected by Milwaukee in the 40th round of the 2009 draft but did not sign. His older brother, Craig, was selected by Boston in the first round (26th overall) of the 2005 draft.

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Danny Hayes - INF

2015 SEASON Led the Southern League in walks (98) at Class AA Birmingham. Following the season, was rated by Baseball America as the Best Defensive First Baseman in the SL.

2014 SEASON Led the South Atlantic League in walks (73), tied for fourth in doubles (33) and ranked fifth in RBI (75) and on-base percentage (.381) Led Class A Kannapolis in average (.283), hits (134), home runs (11), RBI, walks, slugging (.440) and on-base percentage Hit .329 (25-76) over 22 games in June.

2013 SEASON Recorded 17 multihit efforts and drove in at least one run in 31 of 58 games at Advanced Rookie Great Falls Helped team reach the Pioneer League playoffs.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended Oregon State University Was named to the 2012 Baton Rouge All-Tournament Team Is a 2009 graduate of Jesuit High School in Carmichael, La. … lettered three years in baseball.

Given Name: Danny D. HayesBats: Left Throws: RightHeight: 6-4 Weight: 200Opening Day Age: 25 (September 21, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Sacramento, Calif./Rancho Murieta, Calif.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the 13th round, June 2013 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2013 Great Falls .267 58 232 39 62 100 19 2 5 51 2 5 0 34 51 0 1 .354 .431 32014 Kannapolis .283 130 473 65 134 208 33 4 11 75 5 4 4 *73 119 1 1 .381 .440 10 2015 Birmingham .248 129 431 53 107 155 21 3 7 58 2 4 3 *98 109 0 2 .388 .360 6MINOR TOTALS .267 317 1136 157 303 463 73 9 23 184 9 13 7 205 279 1 4 .378 .408 19

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Matt Heidenreich - RHP

2015 SEASON Combined to go 13-5 with a 2.85 ERA (49 ER/154.2 IP) and 126 strikeouts over 25 starts between Class A Winston-Salem and Class AA Birmnigham Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Year Was named to the CL mid and postseason All-Star teams Led the CL in wins (12), ranked second in ERA (2.76) and seventh in strikeouts (103).

2014 SEASON Went a combined 4-4 with a 6.41 ERA (62 ER/87.0 IP), three saves and 84 strikeouts in 28 games (11 starts) with Class A Lancaster and Class AA Corpus Christi in the Houston organization.

2013 SEASON Went 4-5 with a 7.81 ERA (57 ER/65.2 IP) and 41 strikeouts in 31 appearances (eight starts) between the Gulf Coast League Astros and Corpus Christi. Was on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis from 7/22-8/26, including a rehab assignment to the GCL Astros Made six starts with Peoria of the Arizona Fall League (2-1, 2.14 ERA).

2012 SEASON Combined to go 12-5 with a 3.95 ERA (64 ER/146.0 IP), two complete games, a shutout and 97 strikeouts in 26 games (25 starts) between Class A Winston-Salem, Class AA Birmingham and Corpus Christi was traded by the White Sox with pitchers Blair Walters and Chris Devenski to Houston in exchange for pitcher Brett Myers on 7/21.

2011 SEASON Ranked third in the South Atlantic League in wins and fourth in IP.

2010 SEASON Combined to go 6-2 with a 2.69 ERA (23 ER/77.0 IP) and 60 strikeouts in 14 appearances (11 starts) between Advanced Rookie Bristol and Kannapolis. tied for second in the Pioneer League in ERA (2.49) and ranked third in IP (76.0).

2009 SEASON Was selected by the White Sox in the fourth round of the June First-Year Player Draft.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Is a 2009 graduate of Temescal Canyon High School in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Given Name: Matthew Jay HeidenreichBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-5 Weight: 205Opening Day Age: 25 (January 17, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Mission Viejo, Calif./Coronado, Calif.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Signed as free agent, December 1, 2014Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2009 Bristol 0-1 .000 4.50 16 0 0 0 0 22.0 22 14 11 1 0 12-0 12 2 0 .2562010 Bristol 6-2 .750 2.49 13 11 0 0 0 76.0 73 30 21 2 4 11-0 58 4 0 .253 Kannapolis 0-0 .000 18.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 2 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 .6002011 Kannapolis 10-10 .500 4.32 27 27 0 0 0 154.1 174 91 74 13 11 31-0 101 5 0 .2772012 Winston-Salem 8-2 .800 3.57 15 15 2 1 0 93.1 88 42 37 12 4 13-0 62 3 0 .248 Birmingham 1-2 .333 5.89 3 3 0 0 0 18.1 27 14 12 1 0 5-0 9 0 0 .338 Corpus Christi 3-1 .750 3.93 8 7 0 0 0 34.1 39 22 15 2 2 7-1 26 2 0 .2772013 GCL Astros 0-0 .000 5.73 6 1 0 0 0 11.0 12 9 7 0 1 2-0 7 0 1 .267 Corpus Christi 4-5 .444 8.23 25 7 0 0 0 54.2 83 54 50 10 6 16-2 34 2 0 .3562014 Lancaster 3-4 .429 5.40 16 6 0 0 2 53.1 74 38 32 6 3 14-0 54 2 0 .323 Corpus Christi 1-0 1.000 8.02 12 5 0 0 1 33.2 51 34 30 4 1 21-1 30 1 0 .347 2015 Winston-Salem *12-3 .800 2.76 21 21 1 0 0 130.2 129 46 40 8 5 23-0 103 5 0 .254 Birmingham 1-2 .333 3.38 4 4 0 0 0 24.0 22 9 9 1 0 6-0 23 2 0 .242MINOR TOTALS 49-32 .605 4.33 167 107 3 1 3 706.2 797 405 340 60 37 161-4 521 28 1 .281*Led League

Royal Round-UpFrank Thomas was officially be inducted to the national baseball hall of fame in July of 2014. While Thomas played for the knights on a rehab assignment (2005), four hall-of- famers played in Charlotte on their way to Cooperstown -- early Wynn, Harmon Killebrew, Eddie Mur-

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Travis Ishikawa - INF

2015 SEASON Combined to hit .206 (13-63) with three doubles, one homer and eight RBI in 44 games with San Francisco and Pittsburgh. Opened the season on the Giants disabled list with a lower back strain … was sent to Class AAA Sacramento and Class AA San Jose on rehab assignments from 4/11-5/25 … was designated for assignment on 5/25 and outrighted to Sacramento on 5/31. His contract was purchased by the Giants on 6/24 … appeared in six games before being designated on 7/3 and claimed off waivers by the Pirates on 7/5 … appeared in 38 games with Pittsburgh, including nine starts (five at first base and four in left field) … went 5-18 (.278) as a pinch hitter. Was on the disabled list from 8/23-9/7 with a lower back strain … appeared in just five games after being reinstated. Hit a combined .267 (40-150) with 11 doubles, four home runs and 21 RBI in 39 games between Sacramento, San Jose and Class AAA Indianapolis in the Pirates system.

2014 SEASON Combined to hit .252 (27-107) with three home runs and 18 RBI over 62 games between Pittsburgh and the Giants. Made the Pirates Opening Day roster … appeared in 15 games before being designated for assignment on 4/19 … signed with the Giants as a free agent on 4/25. Appeared in 71 games with Class AAA Fresno before his contract was purchased by the Giants on 7/29 … went 7-21 (.333) with six RBI as a pinch hitter. Batted .256 (10-39) with one homer and seven RBI in 16 playoff games (14 starts in left field) as the Giants won their third World Series in five years. Was 5-13 (.385) with one homer and seven RBI vs. St. Louis in the NLCS … connected on a series-ending, three-run homer in the ninth inning off Michael Wacha in Game 5. Became the fourth player in major-league history (first NL) to hit a walkoff home run that sent his team to the World Series, joining Magglio Ordonez (2006 ALCS), Aaron Boone (2003 ALCS) and Chris Chambliss (1976 ALCS). It was the ninth series-clinching home run in major-league playoff history and the first walkoff shot of his career (regular or postseason) … three of the previous eight also had never hit a game-ending homer: Bill Mazeroski (1960 World Series), Todd Pratt (1999 NLDS) and Chris Burke (2005 NLCS).

2013 SEASON Spent most of the season in the minor-leagues with Baltimore and the White Sox … also saw limited major-league action with the Orioles and Yankees. Opened the season with Class AAA Norfolk before his contract was purchased by the Orioles on 6/18 … was designated for assignment on 6/29. Was claimed off waivers by the Yankees on 7/7 … appeared in his only game on 7/8 vs. Kansas City before being designated for assignment on 7/11 and granted his unconditional release. Was signed by the White Sox as a minor-league free agent on 7/19 and spent the remainder of the season with Class AAA Charlotte … appeared in 34 games with the Knights. Combined to hit .290 (86-297) with nine home runs and 54 RBI over 83 games between Norfolk and Charlotte.

2012 SEASON Spent his first season with Milwaukee after signing as a free agent on 12/12/11 … appeared in 55 games as a pinch hitter, going 13-50 (.260) with two doubles, a triple and eight RBI. Homered in back-to-back games on 4/24-25 … recorded his first career multihomer game and set a career high with five RBI on 5/15 at New York-NL … hit a solo homer in the fifth inning and a three-run shot in the sixth (both off Dillon Gee).

Was on the disabled list from 5/26-6/22 with a strained left oblique, including six rehab games with Class AAA Nashville.

2011 SEASON Appeared in 56 games with Fresno before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery … suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder on 6/12 and missed the rest of the season.

2010 SEASON Spent the season with the Giants … ranked seventh among major-league pinch-hitters with a .319 (15-47) average … batted .354 (23-65) in the first half and .204 (19-93) after the break. Hit his first career pinch home run on 4/7 at Houston and his first grand slam on 7/3 at Colorado (off Ubaldo Jimenez). Went 2-10 (.200) over 10 postseason games … recorded his first career postseason hit, a pinch single, in Game 2 of the NLCS at Philadelphia.

2009 SEASON Ranked eighth among National League rookies in runs (49), ninth in batting average (.261), hits (85) and RBI (39), tied for ninth in home runs (9) and ranked 10th in total bases (126). Was named to the Topps Major League All-Rookie Team. Became the first Giants rookie to start at first base on Opening Day since J.R. Phillips in 1995. Posted a .996 fielding percentage, third-best among NL first basemen … hit .349 (60-172) with seven home runs and 28 RBI at AT&T Park (.162/2/11 on the road). Collected career highs in hits (four) and runs scored (three) on 5/25 vs. Atlanta … homered in back-to-back games from 6/17-19. Recorded a career-high, 10-game hitting streak from 7/2-11, hitting .351 (13-37) with a triple, two homers and four RBI.

2008 SEASON Appeared in 33 games with the Giants after hitting a combined .299 (121-405) with 35 doubles, three triples, 24 homers and 94 RBI between Class AA Connecticut and Fresno. Was recalled by the Giants on 8/13 … hit his first career home run on 8/17 at Atlanta, a two-run shot off Charlie Morton. Batted .296 (16-54) over his last 18 games.

2007 SEASON Combined to hit .243 (90-371) with 18 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 51 RBI over 104 games between Connecticut and Class A San Jose. Began the season with Connecticut … was on the disabled list with a laceration on his right knee from 6/13-28 … was transferred to San Jose on 6/28.

Given Name: Travis Takashi IshikawaBats: Left Throws: LeftHeight: 6-3 Weight: 220Opening Day Age: 32 (September 24, 1983)Birthplace/Residence: Seattle, Wash./San Jose, Calif.First Pro Contract: San Francisco Giants, selected in the 21st round, June 2002 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, February 9, 2016.Major League Service: Five years.

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Travis Ishikawa - INF2006 SEASON

Spent a majority of the season with Connecticut while appearing in 12 games with San Francisco. Was recalled by the Giants on 4/17 … made his major-league debut as a pinch hitter on 4/18 at Arizona. Recorded his first career hit on 4/19 at the Diamondbacks, a pinch single off Brandon Webb in the eighth inning. Went 3-4 with two doubles and three RBI in his first major-league start on 5/26 vs. Colorado.

2005 SEASON Spent the entire season with San Jose. Hit .317 (32-101) with five home runs and 18 RBI against lefties and .273 (90-330) with 17 homers and 61 RBI vs. RHP. Posted a .308 (40-130) average with RISP.

2004 SEASON Batted a combined .254 (105-414) with 26 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, and 64 RBI in 113 games between Class A Hagerstown and San Jose.

2003 SEASON Hit a combined .233 (103-442) with 22 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 53 RBI over 123 games between Hagerstown and Class A Salem-Keizer.

2002 SEASON Combined to hit .295 (46-156) with six doubles, three triples, two home runs and 27 RBI in 42 games between the Arizona Rookie League Giants and Salem-Keizer.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married: Rochelle … has three children: Isaiah, Faith Annabel and Jordan. Is a 2002 graduate of Federal Way (Wash.) High School … led the team to the Washington State 4A baseball title in 2001 and runner-up spot in 2002.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2002 AZL Giants .279 19 68 10 19 30 4 2 1 10 0 0 2 7 20 7 0 .364 .441 5 Salem-Keizer .307 23 88 14 27 34 2 1 1 17 1 1 1 5 22 1 1 .347 .386 122003 Hagerstown .206 57 194 20 40 54 5 0 3 22 1 1 3 33 69 3 4 .329 .278 5 Salem-Keizer .254 66 248 53 63 97 17 4 3 31 0 1 5 44 77 0 0 .376 .391 112004 Hagerstown .256 97 355 59 91 160 19 2 15 54 1 1 11 45 110 10 5 .357 .448 5 San Jose .232 16 56 10 13 23 7 0 1 10 0 1 1 10 16 0 0 .353 .411 02005 San Jose .282 127 432 87 122 230 28 7 22 79 2 5 7 70 129 1 4 .387 .532 82006 SAN FRANCISCO .292 12 24 1 7 12 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 .320 .500 0 Connecticut .232 86 298 33 69 120 13 4 10 42 1 3 3 35 88 0 0 .316 .403 52007 Connecticut .214 48 173 17 37 51 3 1 3 17 0 0 2 17 48 0 0 .292 .295 7 San Jose .268 56 198 35 53 109 15 1 13 34 0 1 4 19 78 0 0 .342 .551 72008 Connecticut .291 64 234 34 68 108 16 0 8 48 2 4 2 35 45 10 4 .382 .462 4 Fresno .310 48 171 35 53 126 19 3 16 46 0 3 4 14 36 0 1 .370 .737 1 SAN FRANCISCO .274 33 95 12 26 41 6 0 3 15 0 0 0 9 27 1 0 .337 .432 32009 SAN FRANCISCO .261 120 326 49 85 126 10 2 9 39 1 2 4 30 89 2 2 .329 .387 32010 SAN FRANCISCO .266 116 158 18 42 62 11 0 3 22 1 1 0 13 29 0 0 .320 .392 02011 Fresno .251 56 175 21 44 67 14 0 3 18 2 1 4 29 54 3 1 .368 .383 62012 Nashville .222 6 18 1 4 7 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 .333 .389 0 MILWAUKEE .257 94 152 19 39 65 12 1 4 30 4 1 4 13 42 0 0 .329 .428 22013 Norfolk .316 49 177 29 56 93 16 0 7 31 0 1 1 29 43 1 0 .413 .525 4 BALTIMORE .118 6 17 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 .167 .118 0 NEW YORK-AL .000 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 0 Charlotte .250 34 120 17 30 45 5 2 2 23 1 0 4 15 31 0 0 .353 .375 02014 PITTSBURGH .206 15 34 2 7 13 1 1 1 3 0 1 0 3 11 0 0 .263 .382 1 Fresno .271 71 240 34 65 107 9 0 11 45 0 2 6 24 62 0 0 .349 .446 4 SAN FRANCISCO .274 47 73 7 20 29 3 0 2 15 0 1 1 6 23 0 0 .333 .397 02015 San Jose .200 3 10 1 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 .250 .300 0 Sacramento .271 34 133 17 36 56 8 0 4 19 0 1 2 13 41 0 0 .342 .421 3 SAN FRANCISCO .000 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 .167 .000 0 Indianapolis .286 2 7 1 2 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 .375 .571 0 PITTSBURGH .224 38 58 5 13 19 3 0 1 8 0 0 0 8 17 0 0 .318 .328 1MINOR TOTALS .263 962 3395 528 894 1524 206 27 123 553 11 27 63 448 976 36 20 .357 .449 67A.L. TOTALS .105 7 19 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 .150 .105 0N.L. TOTALS .258 481 925 114 239 367 49 5 23 136 6 6 9 84 247 3 2 .324 .397 10MLB TOTALS .255 488 944 114 241 369 49 5 23 137 6 6 9 85 257 3 2 .321 .391 10

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Erik Johnson - RHP

2015 SEASON Spent most of the season with Class AAA Charlotte before making six starts with the White Sox in September. Allowed three runs or less in all six outings, including four quality starts ... surren-dered at least one homer in each start ... six of his eight home runs allowed were solo shots. Opponents went 0-23 with RISP (0-9 with RISP/two outs). Was recalled from Charlotte on 9/1 and made his season debut on 9/6 at Kansas City, earning the win (3 ER/6.0 IP). Went 3-0 with a 3.52 ERA (9 ER/23.0 IP) and 21 strikeouts over his first four starts from 9/6-21. Allowed just two runs on five hits with a career-high matching nine strikeouts over 6.0 IP on 9/21 at Detroit ... suffered his first loss on 9/27 at Yankee Stadium (2 ER/5.2 IP). Received a no decision in his final start of the season on 10/3 vs. Detroit despite allowing just two runs over 6.1 IP. Was named International League Pitcher of the Year and was selected to the IL mid and postseason All-Star teams with the Knights. Led the IL in ERA (2.37), strikeouts (136), WHIP (1.12), strikeouts per 9.0 IP (9.23) and fewest baserunners per 9.0 IP (10.34) ... ranked second in opponents average (.224) and tied for third in wins (11). Was 8-4 with a 2.50 ERA (21 ER/75.2 IP) at home, compared to 3-4 with a 2.21 mark (14 ER/57.0 IP) on the road. Limited right-haners to a .215 average (54-251) with three home runs while lefties hit .234 (54-231) with two homers. Went 3-1 with a 1.03 ERA (4 ER/35.0 IP), 41 strikeouts, .185 opponents average (23-124) an five walks in June. Tossed a season-high 8.0 IP on 6/10 at Pawtucket, 6/21 vs. Indianapolis and 8/25 vs. Gwinnett. Did not allow an earned run in three consecutive starts from 6/10-21 (22.0 IP) and 7/10-28 (15.0 IP). Was named IL Pitcher of the Week for the period of 6/15-21 ... went 2-0 witha a 0.00 ERA (0 ER/14.0 IP) and 20 strikeouts. Struck out a career-high 11 on 6/16 vs. Pawtucket. Went 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA (3 ER/21.0 IP) over his final three starts with Knights from 8/13-25

2014 SEASON Made the White Sox Opening Day starting rotation … allowed seven runs on 10 hits over 4.2 IP in his season debut on 4/4 at Kansas City. Posted a no decision on 4/15 vs. Boston despite allowing one run on three hits with a career-high nine strikeouts over 6.2 IP. Earned his first win on 4/20 at Texas (1 ER/5.0 IP). Allowed four runs over 1.2 IP on 4/25 vs. Tampa Bay … was optioned to Class AAA Charlotte on 4/26. Registered a complete game in a losing effort on 7/9 at Scranton-Wilkes Barre (7 ER/6.0 IP). Won three consecutive starts from 7/17-27 (4.96 ERA). Allowed seven runs on eight hits over 2.2 IP in his final start of the season on 8/12 at Syracuse. Was placed on the disabled list on 8/16 with right shoulder inflammation and missed the remainder of the season. Entered 2014 ranked by Baseball America as the No. 2 Prospect in the White Sox organization … also tabbed by the same publication as possessing the Best Slider and Best Control in the Sox system.

2013 SEASON Split the season between Class AA Birmingham, Charlotte and the White Sox … his contract was purchased by Chicago on 9/3. Three of his five starts with the Sox were quality … allowed three earned runs or less in all five outings … received an average of 7.16 runs of support (22 RS/27.2 IP) … Chicago went 3-2 in his starts … limited right-handers to a .178 average (8-45). Suffered the loss in his major-league debut on 9/4 at New York-AL (3 ER/6.0 IP) … recorded his first strikeout in the first inning (Ichiro Suzuki). Marcus Semien also made his debut in that game, marking the first White Sox teammates to make their debuts in the same starting lineup since 8/2/90 at Milwaukee (Frank Thomas and Alex Fernandez). Won his final three starts of the season, compiling a 2.50 ERA (5 ER/18.0 IP) with 13 strikeouts. Recorded his first victory on 9/16 vs. Minnesota, working 6.0 scoreless IP with eight strikeouts. Was named to Baseball America’s Minor League All-Star Team and the Southern League midseason All-Star Team. Went 12-3 with a 1.96 ERA (31 ER/142.0 IP), 131 strikeouts, three complete games, one shutout and a .197 average (100-507) over 24 starts between Birmingham and Charlotte. His 1.96 ERA ranked fifth among all full-season minor leaguers … ranked among the White Sox organizational leaders in ERA (1st), strikeouts (3rd) and wins (T3rd). Went 7-1 with a 1.03 ERA (8 ER/69.2 IP) at home between the two stops.

Began the season with Birmingham, going 2-1 with a 1.44 ERA (5 ER/31.1 IP) over five starts in April. Worked at least 7.0 scoreless IP three times … struck out a season-high 10 over 7.0 scoreless IP on 4/22 vs. Huntsville. Threw a 5.0 IP rain-shortened, no-hitter on 6/11 vs. Jacksonville … tossed a shut-out on 6/17 vs. Jackson (5.0 IP). Was promoted to Charlotte on 6/23 … was on the Knights disabled list from 7/4-28 with a strained right groin. Went 3-1 with a 1.31 ERA (6 ER/41.1 IP) and 39 strikeouts in his last seven starts with Charlotte before being promoted. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 4 Prospect and Possessing the Best Slider in the organization.

2012 SEASON Combined to go 6-5 with a 2.53 ERA (26 ER/92.1 IP), 87 strikeouts and a .232 (82-353) opponents average over 17 starts between Class A Kannapolis and Class A Winston-Salem. Began the season with Kannapolis, allowing two runs or less in seven of his nine starts … surrendered just one earned run over 17.2 IP at home. Right-handers hit .218 (24-110) … opposition hit just .170 (8-47) with RISP and .136 (3-22) with RISP/two outs. Worked 18.0 consecutive scoreless IP from 6/12-29. Was promoted to Winston-Salem on 7/21 and made six quality starts with the Dash. Was named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for 8/6-12 after working 14.0 scoreless IP with 13 strikeouts (two starts).

2011 SEASON Made his professional debut with Advanced Rookie Great Falls, appearing in two games. Was recommended/signed by Adam Virchis.

Given Name: Erik Craig JohnsonBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 230Opening Day Age: 26 (December 30, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: Mountain View, Calif./Los Altos, Calif.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the second round, June 2011 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: 89 days.

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CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2011 Great Falls 0-0 .000 4.50 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 1 1 0 1 1-0 2 0 0 .4442012 Kannapolis 2-2 .500 2.30 9 9 0 0 0 43.0 39 15 11 3 2 19-0 39 1 0 .235 Winston-Salem 4-3 .571 2.74 8 8 0 0 0 49.1 43 19 15 0 1 10-0 48 2 0 .2302013 Birmingham 8-0 1.000 2.23 14 14 3 1 0 84.2 57 22 21 6 2 21 74 1 0 .189 Charlotte 4-1 .800 1.57 10 10 0 0 0 57.1 43 13 10 1 3 19-0 57 0 0 .209 WHITE SOX 3-2 .600 3.25 5 5 0 0 0 27.2 32 16 10 5 1 11-0 18 2 0 .2812014 WHITE SOX 1-1 .500 6.46 5 5 0 0 0 23.2 27 18 17 1 2 15-1 18 3 0 .297 Charlotte 5-7 .417 6.73 20 20 1 0 0 105.2 136 82 79 11 5 54-0 63 4 0 .319 2015 Charlotte 11-8 .579 2.37 23 22 0 0 0 132.2 108 40 35 5 2 41-0 136 8 0 .224 WHITE SOX 3-1 .750 3.34 6 6 0 0 0 35.0 32 14 13 8 1 17-0 30 3 0 .248MINOR TOTALS 34-23 .596 3.26 86 83 4 1 0 474.2 430 192 172 26 18 165-0 419 16 0 .242M.L. TOTALS 7-4 .636 4.17 16 16 0 0 0 86.1 91 48 40 14 4 43-1 66 8 0 .272

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single. Attended the University of California-Berkeley, where he went 7-4 with a 2.83 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 18 starts as a junior, including a trip to the 2011 College World Series. Earned honorable mention All Pac-10 honors in 2010. Played in the Northwoods League in 2009 and was named the sixth-best pros-pect by Baseball America. Is a 2008 graduate of Los Altos (Calif.) High School and was a three-time all-state selection.

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Tommy Kahnle - RHP

2015 SEASON Appeared in 36 games with Colorado after beginning the season with Class AAA Albuquerque. Was recalled by the Rockies from Albuquerque on 6/1. Held right-handers to a .203 average (15-74), compared to a .320 mark (16-50) against left-handers. Posted a 1.13 ERA (1 ER/8.0 IP) over 10 games when pitching on zero days rest. Recorded his first career save on 8/7 at Washington, tossing a scoreless ninth inning. Was optioned back to Albuquerque on 8/26.

2014 SEASON Spent the entire season with Colorado after being selected from New York-NL in the 2013 Rule 5 Draft. Was the first Rockies Rule 5 selection to make the team and remain with the club through the entire season since Luis Gonzalez in 2003. Ranked fifth among National League rookies with 54 appearances … limited oppo-nents to a .206 (51-248) average, the lowest on the team … left-handers hit just .185 (23-124), sixth-lowest among NL pitchers with at least 60.0 IP. Was 2-1 with a 2.68 ERA (15 ER/50.1 IP) over 35 games in the first half, compared to 0-0 with an 8.35 ERA (17 ER/18.1 IP) in 19 games after the break. Made his major-league debut on 4/3 at Miami, posting his first career hold (1 ER/1.2 IP) … recorded his first career strikeout in the sixth inning (Reed Johnson). Earned his first major-league win on 4/5 vs. Arizona, tossing 1.2 scoreless IP. Recorded a career-high five strikeouts over 2.0 IP on 4/21 vs. San Francisco … became just the sixth reliever in Rockies history to strike out five batters in 2.0 or fewer IP. Threw a career-high 3.0 IP with a career-high tying five strikeouts on 6/13 at San Francisco. Was on the disabled list from 8/13-9/2 with right elbow inflammation.

2013 SEASON Spent the entire season with Class AA Trenton, leading the team with 46 appearances. Led the Yankees farm system with 15 saves. Limited left-handed hitters to a .159 average (13-82) and right-handers to a .197 mark (25-127).

Went 10-10 in save opportunities from 4/13-6/29 … posted a 1.72 ERA (6 ER/31.1 IP) over 25 games during that span.

2012 SEASON Went a combined 2-1 with a 2.37 ERA (15 ER/57.0 IP) and 74 strikeouts over 31 appearances between Class A Tampa and Class AA Trenton. Led all Tampa relievers in strikeouts with 72. Began the season on the disabled list with a torn labrum in his right shoulder … was reinstated on 5/6. Made three postseason appearances with Trenton, tossing 3.0 scoreless IP in relief.

2011 SEASON Spent the entire season with Class A Charleston in the New York-AL organization … his 112 strikeouts led Charleston relievers and were the fifth-highest total among all Yankees minor-league pitchers. Was on the Charleston disabled list from 8/16-23 with a strained left hamstring.

2010 SEASON Made 11 relief appearances with Class A Staten Island in his professional debut after being selected by the Yankees in the fifth round of the draft.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Engaged to Veronica. Attended Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. … tossed the third no-hitter in the school history on 3/13/10 … was part of the school’s NCAA Division II Championship team in 2009, tossing 12.2 scoreless innings in the postseason as a freshman. Graduated from Shaker High School in Latham, N.Y. … lettered in baseball, basketball and football.

Given Name: Thomas R. KahnleBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-1 Weight: 235Opening Day Age: 26 (August 7, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: Latham, N.Y./Albany, N.Y.First Pro Contract: New York Yankees, selected in the fifth round, June 2010 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Obtained from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for RHP Yency Almonte, November 24, 2015.Major League Service: One year, 87 days.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2010 Staten Island 0-0 .000 0.56 11 0 0 0 3 16.0 3 1 1 0 3 5-0 25 2 0 .0612011 Charleston 3-5 .375 4.22 40 0 0 0 2 81.0 69 50 38 1 1 49-0 112 11 1 .223 2012 Tampa 2-1 .667 2.45 30 0 0 0 6 55.0 30 16 15 3 2 24-1 72 4 1 .158 Trenton 0-0 .000 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 .250 2013 Trenton 1-3 .250 2.85 46 0 0 0 15 60.0 38 20 19 4 0 45-0 74 7 0 .182 2014 COLORADO 2-1 .667 4.19 54 0 0 0 0 68.2 51 39 32 7 1 31-2 63 7 0 .206 2015 COLORADO 0-1 .000 4.86 36 0 0 0 2 33.1 31 22 18 3 0 28-1 39 3 0 .250 Albuquerque 1-3 .250 4.67 21 0 0 0 6 27.0 19 14 14 3 1 12-0 28 5 0 .196MINOR TOTALS 7-12 .368 3.25 149 0 0 0 32 241.0 161 101 87 11 7 135-1 313 29 2 .187MLB TOTALS 2-2 .500 4.41 90 0 0 0 2 102.0 82 61 50 10 1 59-3 102 10 0 .220

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Will Lamb - LHPGiven Name: William Bradley LambBats: Left Throws: LeftHeight: 6-6 Weight: 180Opening Day Age: 25 (September 9, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Newport News, Va./Orlando, Fla.First Pro Contract: Texas Rangers, selected in the 2nd round, June 2011 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Obtained from the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcher, Myles Jaye,

December 10, 2015.Major League Service: None.

2015 SEASON Went 3-4 with a 4.89 ERA (28 ER/57.0 IP) and 51 strikeouts in 47 relief appearances between Class AA Frisco and Class AAA Round Rock in the Texas organization. Opened the season with Frisco, where he recorded a 3.12 ERA (9 ER/26.0 IP) and limited left-handers to a .195 (8-41) average … opponents went 6-32 (.188) with RISP. Surrendered just one earned run while striking out 11 over his first 10.0 IP. Was promoted to Round Rock on 6/13, where he held lefties to a .225 (9-40) average … each of his first seven appearances (7.2 IP) were scoreless. Was acquired by the White Sox from Texas in exchange for pitcher Myles Jaye on 12/10.

2014 SEASON Combined to go 5-3 with a 1.58 ERA (9 ER/51.1 IP), five saves and 59 strikeouts over 40 relief appearances between Class A Myrtle Beach and Frisco. Limited left-handers to a .175 average (10-57) … averaged 10.3 strikeouts per 9.0 IP and surrendered just one homer. Opened the season in extended spring before joining Myrtle Beach on 4/18 … 12 of his 14 appearances were scoreless. Recorded a 0.70 ERA (3 ER/38.2 IP) with 45 strikeouts over a 30-game stretch from 5/26-8/27. Was promoted to Frisco on 6/16, where he recorded a 1.09 ERA (4 ER/33.0 IP) over 26 relief outings. Surrendered just one earned run over 14.0 IP in July (0.64 ERA) and one over 14.1 IP in August (0.63 mark). Recorded scoreless streaks of nine games (12.0 IP) from 7/2-23 and 10 games (11.2 IP) from 8/1-27. Made 12 appearances with Lara in the Venezuelan Winter League, going 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA (4 ER/9.0 IP).

2013 SEASON Made 38 relief appearances and one start with Myrtle Beach … limited left-handers to a .195 average (15-77). Made his only start on 8/29 at Wilmington, allowing one run on four hits over 5.0 IP. Pitched for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League.

2012 SEASON Spent the season with Class A Hickory, appearing in 27 games (21 starts). Went 6-6 with a 4.23 ERA (45 ER/95.2 IP) as a starter and 0-2 with a 3.55 ERA as a reliever. Limited right-handed hitters to a .228 (68-298) average.

2011 SEASON Made his professional debut with Class A Spokane and Hickory, going 3-1 with a 2.75 ERA (17 ER/55.2 IP) and 62 strikeouts over 16 appearances (11 starts). Limited opponents to a .220 average (45-205), while right-handers hit .188 (28-149) … struck out 10.0 batters per 9.0 IP. Was named the 18th-best prospect in the Northwest League by Baseball America.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Played for Clemson University from 2009-11 … was a two-way player during his three seasons with the Tigers. Appeared in 10 games (four starts) as a pitcher and 59 games in the field … was the Tigers starting center fielder as a junior, hitting .348 (79-227) with three homers and 39 RBI … did not commit an error over 161 total chances. Is a 2008 graduate of York (Va.) High School …was a First-Team All-State outfielder as a senior.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2011 Spokane 1-1 .500 3.89 12 7 0 0 0 37.0 35 17 16 3 2 23-0 42 3 0 .248 Hickory 2-0 1.000 0.48 4 4 0 0 0 18.2 10 2 1 0 1 8-0 20 3 0 .1562012 Hickory 6-8 .429 4.15 27 21 0 0 0 108.1 95 63 50 13 6 57-0 80 13 0 .2342013 Myrtle Beach 5-3 .625 5.17 39 1 0 0 1 69.2 60 42 40 8 7 39-1 62 6 0 .2342014 Myrtle Beach 1-1 .500 2.41 14 0 0 0 2 18.2 17 5 5 0 0 9-0 25 0 0 .236 Frisco 4-2 .667 1.09 26 0 0 0 3 33.0 18 5 4 1 1 26-1 34 4 0 .1682015 Frisco 1-1 .500 3.12 22 0 0 0 0 26.0 27 11 9 0 3 11-0 24 1 .0 .260 Round Rock 2-3 .400 5.52 25 0 0 0 0 31.0 32 20 19 3 2 15-0 27 2 0 .260MINOR TOTALS 22-19 .537 3.79 169 33 0 0 6 342.1 294 165 144 28 22 188-2 314 32 0 .231

Royal Round-UpReliever Donn Pall amassed 39 saves with the Knights -- good for sec-ond most in club history (entering the season). Pall pitched in 126 games -- also second most in Knights history. He was named to the all

Knights Stadium team on April 11, 2013.

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Matt Lollis - RHP

2015 SEASON Spent his second season with Class AA Montgomery … recorded a 1.17 ERA (1 ER/7.2 IP) in seven June games and a 1.32 mark (2 ER/13.2 IP) over nine August outings. Went 3-0 with a 2.89 ERA (12 ER/37.1 IP) after the All-Star break (0-2 with a 4.44 ERA in the first half). Limited left-handers to a .194 average (21-108).

2014 SEASON Was traded by San Diego with Matt Andriese, Brad Boxberger, Logan Forsythe and Maxx Tissenbaum to Tampa Bay in exchange for Jesse Hahn and Alex Torres on 1/22/14. Spent the entire season with Montgomery … converted 3-9 save chances … went 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA (3 ER/13.0 IP) and 13 strikeouts over nine April appearances. Appeared in nine games with Peoria in the AFL.

2013 SEASON Was 3-8 with a 4.62 ERA (38 ER/74.0 IP) between Class A Lake Elsinore, Class AA San Antonio and Class AAA Tucson. Recorded a 2.39 ERA (8 ER/31.0 IP) with Lake Elsinore … was transferred to Tucson on 6/2. ERA was 6.28 (30 ER/43.0 IP) in 35 appearances over the remainder of the season with Tucson and San Antonio.

2012 SEASON Combined to go 1-13 with a 6.57 ERA (73 ER/100.0 IP) and 92 strikeouts in 39 appearances (14 starts) between Lake Elsinore, Class AA San Antonio and Class AAA Tucson. Opened the season with San Antonio, making one start and 24 relief appearances … made two starts with Tucson.

2011 SEASON Spent the entire season with Lake Elsinore. Went 1-2 with a 3.82 ERA (14 ER/33.0 IP), one save and 36 strikeouts in 12 relief appearances and 3-6 with a 5.94 mark (57 ER/86.1 IP) over 19 starts. His first 16 appearances came as a starter.

2010 SEASON Split the season between Class A Eugene and Class A Fort Wayne, going 7-4 with a 2.12 ERA (21 ER/89.0 IP) and 69 strikeouts over 15 starts. Opened the season with Eugene and recorded a 2.86 ERA (11 ER/34.2 IP) while limiting lefties to a .114 average (9-79). Was transferred to Fort Wayne on 7/21, where he allowed two earned runs or less in all nine starts … went 4-1 with a 1.15 ERA (5 ER/39.0 IP) in August. Ranked by Baseball America as the No. 5 Prospect in the San Diego system following the season.

2009 SEASON Made his debut with the Arizona Rookie League Padres. Was recommended/signed by Pete DeYoung.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Shawna. Attended Riverside (Calif.) Community College in 2009 … is a 2008 graduate of Patriot (Calif.) High School. Originally committed to play baseball at San Diego State University but suffered a shoulder injury his senior year..

Given Name: Matthew Casey LollisBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-9 Weight: 280Opening Day Age: 25 (September 11, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Riverside, Calif.First Pro Contract: San Diego Padres, selected in the 15th round, June 2009 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, November 18, 2015.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2009 AZL Padres 0-0 .000 5.19 6 0 0 0 0 8.2 11 8 5 1 1 2-0 7 1 0 .2972010 Eugene 2-2 .500 2.86 6 6 0 0 0 34.2 21 11 11 0 1 8-0 24 0 0 .175 Fort Wayne 5-2 .714 1.66 9 9 0 0 0 54.1 47 12 10 3 2 13-0 45 1 0 .2342011 Lake Elsinore 4-8 .333 5.35 31 19 0 0 1 119.1 135 86 71 12 13 45-0 114 8 1 .2852012 San Antonio 1-5 .167 5.86 25 1 0 0 0 35.1 39 30 23 4 2 15-1 36 0 0 .277 Tucson 0-1 .000 8.10 2 2 0 0 0 6.2 11 7 6 2 0 3-0 6 0 0 .367 Lake Elsinore 0-7 .000 6.83 12 11 0 0 0 58.0 77 51 44 8 6 29-0 50 3 1 .3292013 Lake Elsinore 2-4 .333 2.32 23 0 0 0 0 31.0 28 11 8 2 2 11-1 31 5 0 .239 Tucson 0-1 .000 6.23 3 0 0 0 0 4.1 7 5 3 0 0 4-0 5 1 0 .350 San Antonio 1-3 .250 6.28 32 0 0 0 0 38.2 51 29 27 6 2 24-3 27 3 0 .3112014 Montgomery 6-2 .750 4.03 49 0 0 0 3 73.2 76 41 33 8 5 32-3 70 6 1 .2712015 Montgomery 3-2 .600 3.53 28 25 0 0 0 63.2 47 28 25 6 7 31-1 62 5 0 .206MINOR TOTALS 24-37 .393 4.53 245 49 0 0 4 528.1 550 319 266 52 41 217-9 477 33 3 .269

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Terance Marin - RHPGiven Name: Terance MarinBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-1 Weight: 155Opening Day Age: 26 (August 21, 1989, Modesto, Calif.)Birthplace/Residence: Modesto, Calif./ Newman, Calif.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, July 12, 2010.Major League Service: None

2015 SEASONBegan the season in the Mexican League with Tijuana Returned to Class AAA Charlotte on 6/5 Went 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA (8 ER/44.2 IP) over his first nine games (six starts) with the Knights Was 1-2 with a 3.80 ERA (9 ER/21.1 IP) in four starts for Jalisco of the Mexican Pacific Winter League.

2014 SEASON Went 4-5 with a 4.34 ERA (40 ER/83.0 IP) and 72 strikeouts in 16 appearances (12 starts) between Class A Winston-Salem and Class AA Birmingham Went 4-4 with a 3.54 ERA (29 ER/73.2 IP) as a starter Posted a 3-3 record with a 3.38 ERA (18 ER/48.0 IP) in 11 outings (eight starts) with Los Mochis in the Mexican Pacific Winter League.

2013 SEASON Recorded a 3.41 ERA (22 ER/ 58.0 IP) in 26 games as a relief pitcher Went 1-0 with a 0.98 ERA (2 ER/18.1 IP) in the month of August.

2012 SEASON Combined to go 7-7 with a 2.11 ERA (21 ER/89.1 IP) and 91 strikeouts over 42 appearances with Class A Kannapolis and Winston-Salem Ranked fourth in saves (10) among White Sox farmhands.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended Modesto (Calif.) Junior College Graduated from Orestimba High School in Newman, Calif.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2010 Bristol 0-1 .000 3.46 8 0 0 0 1 13.0 13 6 5 0 2 0-0 13 2 0 .265 Kannapolis 0-0 .000 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 .0002011 Kannapolis 3-1 .750 1.99 26 0 0 0 1 49.2 41 16 11 0 0 11-2 38 4 0 .2192012 Kannapolis 2-1 .667 1.21 9 0 0 0 3 22.1 11 4 3 0 3 8-0 22 1 0 .151 Winston-Salem 5-6 .455 2.42 33 0 0 0 7 67.0 66 34 18 3 1 12-1 69 5 0 .2542013 Winston-Salem 5-5 .500 4.76 33 7 0 0 0 92.2 101 57 49 5 4 22-0 70 4 1 .2712014 Winston-Salem 4-3 .571 4.22 14 10 0 0 0 70.1 77 44 33 5 4 16-0 60 1 1 .274 Birmingham 0-2 .000 4.97 2 2 0 0 0 12.2 18 7 7 1 0 2-0 12 1 0 .3462015 Toros De Tijuana 2-5 .286 4.94 10 9 0 0 0 47.1 52 27 26 5 2 13-0 36 4 0 .283 Charlotte 3-4 .429 2.93 19 10 0 0 1 76.2 73 27 25 4 1 17-0 43 4 1 .252MINOR TOTALS 22-23 .489 3.35 145 29 0 0 13 405.1 400 195 151 18 15 88-3 328 22 3 .255Italics indicates independent or foreign league; statistics not included in totals

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Jacob May - OF

2016 SEASON Enters the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 5 prospect in the White Sox organization … also tabbed by MLB.com as the No. 8 prospect in the Sox system.

2015 SEASON Batted a combined .274 (111-405) with 16 doubles, two home runs, 35 RBI and 39 stolen bases over 101 games between Class AA Birmingham and the Arizona League White Sox. Tied for second in the Southern League with 37 steals, trailing only teammate Tim Anderson (49). Batted .338 (24-71) against lefties and .311 (42-135) in 33 games as the leadoff hitter. Recorded a season-high three stolen bases on 5/2 vs. Tennessee and stole two bases in six other games. Left the game on 6/2 vs. Biloxi after colliding with Tim Anderson … was placed on the disabled list on 6/3 with a concussion … made three rehab starts with the AZL White Sox from 7/18-21 before being reinstated on 7/22. Hit for the cycle on 8/11 at Pensacola … became the second Baron to accomplish the feat during the season (also Anderson on 5/9 at Montgomery).

2014 SEASON Ranked third in the Carolina League in stolen bases (37) and tied for third in triples (10) at Class A Winston-Salem. Led the Dash in runs scored (66), stolen bases and triples … was successful on 82.2 percent (37-45) of his stolen base attempts … recorded eight games with two or more steals, including a season-high three on 6/28 vs. Carolina. Hit .288 (51-177) over the second half of the season after posting a .235 (56-238) average during the first half. Was named CL Player of the Week for 8/4-10, going 16-30 (.533) with four doubles, two triples and nine steals. Was placed on the disabled list on 8/9 with a bruised right pinky finger and missed the rest of the season. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 10 Prospect in the White Sox organization.

2013 SEASON Combined to hit .303 (76-251) with seven doubles, four triples, eight home runs, 35 RBI, 41 runs scored and 24 stolen bases over 66 games between Advanced Rookie Great Falls and Class A Kannapolis. Tied for sixth among White Sox farmhands in steals. Was named South Atlantic League Batter of the Week for the period of 8/19-25. Hit .443 (27-61) during a 15-game hitting streak from 8/13-28, the fifth-longest mark in the SAL. Played for Sydney in the Australian Baseball League, hitting .269 (49-182) with 17 stolen bases in 45 games. Was cited by Baseball America as the Fastest Baserunner and Most Intriguing Background in the White Sox draft class.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … Twitter: @Jacob_May1. A ttended Coastal Carolina University, where he was named Second Team All-Big South as a junior in 2013. Led the Chanticleers in average (.324), hits (70), triples (2), home runs (7), multihit games (19), slugging percentage (.495), sacrifice bunts (15) and stolen bases (16), and reached base in a career-best 27 straight games. Father, Lee May Jr., was the 21st overall pick in the 1986 Amateur Draft by the New York Mets and batted .221 (469-2120) over eight minor-league seasons … grandfather, Lee May, hit 354 home runs over 18 major-league seasons for Cincinnati (1965-71), Houston (72-74), Baltimore (75-80) and Kansas City (81-82) … uncle, Carlos, played 10 major-league seasons with the White Sox, Yankees and Angels, and currently serves as a White Sox ambassador. Was recommended/signed by Kevin Burrell (White Sox).

Given Name: Jacob Alexander MayBats: Switch Throws: RightHeight: 5-10 Weight: 180Opening Day Age: 24 (January 23, 1992)Birthplace/Residence: Williamsport, Pa./Liberty Township, OhioFirst Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in the third round, June 2013 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2013 Great Falls .378 12 45 5 17 20 1 1 0 7 1 0 2 7 6 5 1 .481 .444 0 Kannapolis .286 54 206 36 59 95 6 3 8 28 2 2 4 16 43 19 5 .346 .461 12014 Winston-Salem .258 109 415 66 107 164 31 10 2 27 12 2 1 42 71 37 8 .326 .395 4 2015 AZL White Sox .250 3 16 4 4 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 .294 .313 0 Birmingham .275 98 389 47 107 130 15 1 2 32 9 2 3 29 73 37 17 .329 .334 2MINOR TOTALS .275 276 1071 158 294 414 54 15 12 97 24 6 10 95 196 99 31 .338 .387 7

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Trey Michalczewski - INF

2016 SEASON Enters the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 4 Prospect and the Best Infield Arm in the White Sox organization Participated in the White Sox hitters minicamp at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. from 1/4-7.

2015 SEASON Ranked second in the Carolina League in RBI (75) and doubles (35), tied for third in extra-base hits (46) and ranked fifth in total bases (187) at Class A Winston-Salem Was a CL mid and postseason All-Star Was named CL Batter of the Week for the period of 5/11-17 Went 4-11 (.364) with a double, home run and three RBI in the semifinals of the CL playoffs Entered the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 8 Prospect in the White Sox organization Participated in the White Sox hitters minicamp at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. from 1/4-7.

2014 SEASON Hit .262 (132-504) with 27 doubles, seven triples, 10 home runs, 75 RBI and 62 runs scored in 135 games between Class A Kannapolis and Winston-Salem Ranked among the organizational leaders in triples (T3rd), RBI (T4th), hits (6th), walks (6th, 54), total bases (7th, 203) and extra-base hits (9th, 44) Was named South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the period of 6/2-8, going 9-22 (.409) Recorded a 17-game hitting streak from 5/27-6/14, tied for the eighth-longest streak in the SAL.

2013 SEASON Was named by Baseball America as the Best Power Hitter in the White Sox 2013 draft class … hit two home runs on 8/4 at Pulaski.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Graduated in 2013 from Jenks (Okla.) High School, where he hit 21 home runs over three seasons led Jenks to two regional titles (2012 and 2013) produced career-bests in homers (nine) and RBI (46) in his senior season committed to the University of Oklahoma, but opted to sign with the White Sox.

Given Name: Trey Joseph Michalczewski (mee-hull-CHEF-ski)Bats: Switch Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 205Opening Day Age: 21 (February 27, 1995)Birthplace/Residence: Jenks, Okla.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Selected in the seventh round, June 2013 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2013 Bristol .236 56 195 25 46 64 5 2 3 21 0 1 3 23 56 2 0 .324 .328 102014 Kannapolis .273 116 432 57 118 187 25 7 10 70 4 6 8 45 140 6 3 .348 .433 23 Winston-Salem .194 19 72 5 14 16 2 0 0 5 2 0 1 9 21 1 0 .293 .222 4 2015 Winston-Salem .259 127 474 59 123 187 35 4 7 75 0 3 5 50 114 4 3 .335 .395 22MINOR TOTALS .257 318 1173 146 301 454 67 13 20 171 6 10 17 127 331 13 6 .335 .387 59

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Omar Narvaez - C

2015 SEASON Spent the entire season with Class A Winston-Salem … threw out 35.4 percent (40-113) of attempted basestealers … 40 baserunners caught stealing marked a career high. Was named to the Carolina League mid and postseason All-Star Teams … led the Dash in average (.274) and on-base percentage (.352). His 96 games at catcher were the most in the CL since Salem’s Blake Swihart in 2013 (101). Owned a .299/.361/.353 slash line in 52 first-half games … batted .349 (22-63) over 19 June games. Recorded hitting streaks of nine (5/4-14), seven (5/28-6/6) and six games (6/19-28) … collected four hits on 6/6 at Lynchburg and 9/1 at Wilmington. Appeared in 13 games with Margarita of the Venezuelan Winter League … hit .259 (7-27) with one RBI.

2014 SEASON Appeared in 85 games with Class A Kannapolis and Winston-Salem during his first season with the White Sox organization. Combined to hit .285 (76-267) with two homers and 36 RBI … threw out 36.3 (37-102) percent of attempted baserunners. Started the season with Kannapolis, hitting .316 (36-114) vs. right-handers, .362 (25-69) on the road, .359 (14-39) with RISP and .350 (7-20) with RISP/two outs. Finished the season at Winston-Salem after being promoted on 6/19 … went 9-27 (.333) over his first eight games.

2013 SEASON Appeared in 39 games with Class A Hudson Valley. Owned a .992 fielding percentage (2 E/239 TC) … threw out 50.0 percent (10-20) of attempted basestealers. Recorded a 10-game hitting streak from 6/24-7/19 (.375, 15-40), including five straight multihit efforts … registered a season-high .353 average (18-51) over 13 games in July. Was selected by Chicago in the Rule 5 draft on 12/12.

2012 SEASON Spent the entire season with Advanced Rookie Princeton, appearing in 43 games … hit .305 (46-151), marking his third professional season with a .300-plus average. Committed just two errors and threw out 45.5 percent (10-22) of attempted basestealers over 21 games at catcher.

2011 SEASON Spent the entire season with the Gulf Coast League Rays … appeared in 47 games, including 29 at catcher, 15 at first base and one in left field. Threw out 60.0 percent (15-25) of attempted basestealers … owned a .997 fielding percentage (1 E/324 TC).

2010 SEASON Hit .300-plus (.308) for the second consecutive season with the Venezuelan Summer League Rays … threw out 52.5 percent (21-40) of attempted basestealers and committed one error. Recorded more walks (27) than strikeouts (11) for the second consecutive season.

2009 SEASON Appeared in 47 games in his pro debut season with the VSL Rays … his .315 average (52-165) ranked 10th in the league. Threw out 51.6 percent (16-31) of attempted basestealers. Was recommended/signed by Ronnie Blanco.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single. Is a 2008 graduate of Instituto Escuela in Maracay.

Given Name: Omar David Narvaez BeltranBats: Left Throws: RightHeight: 5-11 Weight: 215Opening Day Age: 24 (February 10, 1992)Birthplace/Residence: Maracay, VenezuelaFirst Pro Contract: Tampa Bay Rays, signed as a free agent, July 4, 2008.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the minor-league portion of the Rule 5 draft, December 12, 2013.Major League Service: None.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2009 VSL Rays .315 47 165 23 52 65 7 3 0 27 2 1 2 19 13 4 4 .390 .394 62010 VSL Rays .308 46 143 29 44 53 4 1 1 20 1 2 2 27 11 3 0 .420 .371 62011 GCL Rays .221 47 140 11 31 35 4 0 0 15 1 1 1 16 16 1 1 .304 .250 12012 Princeton .305 43 151 24 46 58 7 1 1 16 1 1 2 17 19 4 2 .380 .384 22013 Hudson Valley .267 39 150 13 40 50 6 2 0 13 1 1 2 8 21 0 2 .311 .333 22014 Kannapolis .291 38 127 7 37 40 3 0 0 20 0 5 1 9 11 0 0 .331 .315 6 Winston-Salem .279 47 140 18 39 53 8 0 2 16 1 4 2 27 21 3 2 .393 .379 32015 Winston-Salem .274 98 339 38 93 106 10 0 1 27 1 3 2 40 31 1 0 .352 .313 13MINOR TOTALS .282 405 1355 163 382 460 49 7 5 154 9 18 14 163 143 16 11 .361 .339 39

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Andy Parrino - INF

2015 SEASON Spent a majority of the season with Class AAA Nashville and also appeared in 17 games (one start) with Oakland. Began the season with Nashville before his contract was purchased by the Athletics on 5/22 … started at shortstop that day at Tampa Bay. Was designated for assignment on 6/19 and outrighted to Nashville on 6/22. Batted .272 (40-147) with 12 RBI over his second stint with the Sounds … hit .279 (53-190) with four home runs and 16 RBI vs. right-handers (.258/1 HR/8 RBI against lefties). Homered in back-to-back games from 4/12-13 … connected on a three-run homer on 6/27 vs. Oklahoma City. Posted a .310 (26-84) average in 23 August games.

2014 SEASON Combined to hit .274 (117-427) with 22 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 57 RBI in 103 games between Class AAA Round Rock in the Texas organization and Class AAA Sacramento in the Oakland system. Appeared in 21 games over three stints with the Athletics. Ranked seventh in the A’s farm system in average (.286) and 10th in on-base percentage (.363). Was claimed by Texas off waivers from Oakland on 3/3 … claimed by the A’s off waivers from the Rangers on 4/21. Was recalled by Oakland on 6/13, optioned back to Sacramento on 6/15, recalled for the second time on 7/12 and optioned again on 7/20 … was recalled by the A’s for the remainder of the season on 8/15. Hit his second career home run on 8/24 vs. the Angels. Reached base safely in 37 straight games from 4/17-6/1, the second-longest streak in the Pacific Coast League … posted a .417 on-base percentage during the streak. Recorded a 15-game road hitting streak from 4/17-6/1, batting .369 (24-65) … compiled a season-high, 13-game hitting streak overall from 4/29-5/11 (.385, 20-52). Recorded back-to-back, three-hit games on 5/30-31.

2013 SEASON Spent a majority of the season with Class AAA Sacramento while appearing in 14 games over two stints with Oakland. Was recalled from Sacramento for the first time on 4/10 and optioned back on 4/25 … was recalled by the A’s on 9/1 for the remainder of the season. Made seven starts with Oakland: four at second base, two at shortstop and one at third. Appeared in 85 games at shortstop, 18 at third base and five at second base with the River Cats. Collected a season-high four hits on 5/26 at Tucson … homered in back-to-back games from 5/29-30 against Salt Lake, including a grand slam on 5/30 … hit three of his four home runs over a 12-game stretch from 5/17-30.

2012 SEASON Split the season between San Diego and Class AAA Tucson. Made his first career Opening Day roster with the Padres … appeared in 26 games (22 starts) at shortstop, 15 (eight) at second base, two (one) at third base and one in right field with San Diego. Went 2-4 with his first career home run on 4/8 vs. Los Angeles-NL, a solo shot off Aaron Harang … it was also his first career multihit game. Hit safely in a career-high five straight games from 4/15-24, going 6-16 (.375) with two doubles. Was placed on the disabled list on 5/31 with a sprained right wrist … appeared in six rehab games with Tucson before being reinstated on 6/24. Was optioned to Tucson on 6/25 and recalled to the Padres on 9/4 for the remainder of the season.

Went 8-24 (.333) with six walks over his final 15 games.

2011 SEASON Made his major-league debut with the Padres after playing for both Class AA San Antonio and Tucson. His contract was purchased by San Diego from San Antonio on 8/26 … made his major-league debut that day at Arizona as a pinch-hitter for Ernesto Frieri in the seventh inning. Recorded his first career hit in his first start (right field) on 8/28 at Arizona. Combined to hit .315 (96-305) with 20 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 56 RBI in 88 games between San Antonio and Tucson. Was on Tucson’s disabled list with a sprained right hamstring from 4/20-5/17. Played for Cibao in the Dominican Winter League, hitting .192 (10-52) with 11 walks in 16 games.

2010 SEASON Spent the entire season with San Antonio … was named to the Texas League midseason All-Star Team. Ranked third in the TL in walks (68) and tied for sixth in doubles (28). Appeared in 44 games at shortstop, 26 at second base, 20 in left field, 17 at third, 10 in right field and designated hitter, two at first and one in center. Batted .333 (14-42) with five doubles and nine RBI over an 11-game home hitting streak from 7/20-8/20. Hit .349 (22-63) with seven doubles, four RBI and 12 runs scored in 20 games for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League.

2009 SEASON Batted a combined .249 (82-329) with 18 doubles, one triple, two home runs and 32 RBI over 100 games between Class A Fort Wayne and Class A Lake Elsinore. Appeared in 51 games at second base, 20 at third, 14 at shortstop, four at first base, two in left field and one in center … went 2-7 (.286) in two postseason games with Lake Elsinore.

2008 SEASON Was named to the Midwest League midseason All-Star Team with Fort Wayne. Ranked second in the MWL in walks (71) and sixth in on-base percentage (.366). Hit .328 (19-58) with three doubles, three home runs and nine RBI over his first 19 games of the season. Collected a season-high four hits on 6/2 at Great Lakes.

2007 SEASON Spent his first professional season at Class A Eugene, leading the team with 20 doubles. Recorded four straight multihit games from 9/2-5, going 9-17 (.529) during that span. Was recommended/signed by Padres scout Jim Bretz.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Alexis ... has two children: Christian and Eastyn Twitter: @ParrinoAndy. Attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. … was the 2007 MAAC Player of the Year and named third-team All-America by Louisville Slugger and Collegiate Baseball … helped lead the Dolphins to the 2007 MAAC championship and the program’s fourth appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Became only the 12th position player and the sixth infielder to be selected in the amateur draft in Le Moyne College history.

Given Name: Andrew Barker ParrinoBats: Switch Throws: RightHeight: 6-0 Weight: 195Opening Day Age: 30 (October 31, 1985)Birthplace/Residence: Brockport, N.Y./El Cajon, Calif.First Pro Contract: San Diego Padres, selected in the 26th round, June 2007 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, December 4, 2015.Major League Service: One year, 109 days.

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YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2007 Eugene .271 69 251 32 68 99 20 1 3 38 1 0 7 30 73 2 2 .365 .394 102008 Fort Wayne .252 120 405 67 102 143 20 0 7 43 4 3 4 71 127 8 5 .366 .353 212009 Fort Wayne .500 5 18 3 9 11 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 .571 .611 0 Lake Elsinore .235 94 311 52 73 97 16 1 2 29 1 4 4 51 85 8 2 .346 .312 122010 San Antonio .246 125 410 70 101 170 28 4 11 49 4 2 8 68 115 4 2 .363 .415 162011 Tucson .327 48 153 26 50 74 13 1 3 24 0 4 5 16 25 2 1 .399 .484 4 San Antonio .303 40 152 28 46 82 7 1 9 32 1 3 1 22 40 3 1 .388 .539 5 SAN DIEGO .182 24 44 3 8 9 1 0 0 4 0 1 1 9 17 1 0 .327 .205 02012 Tucson .328 65 235 43 77 109 23 3 1 32 0 1 4 25 49 6 2 .400 .464 9 SAN DIEGO .207 55 116 9 24 32 5 0 1 6 2 1 2 17 35 1 0 .316 .276 62013 Sacramento .210 108 367 43 77 111 16 3 4 36 3 2 5 43 102 3 1 .300 .302 19 OAKLAND .118 14 34 2 4 6 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 12 0 0 .167 .176 12014 Round Rock .189 13 53 4 10 13 3 0 0 5 0 0 3 3 12 0 0 .271 .245 2 Sacramento .286 90 374 57 107 151 19 2 7 52 1 1 2 44 97 7 0 .363 .404 13 OAKLAND .152 21 46 4 7 13 3 0 1 3 0 1 1 3 14 0 0 .216 .283 12015 OAKLAND .000 17 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 .250 .000 1 Nashville .272 80 287 32 78 108 9 3 5 24 1 1 2 30 81 0 2 .344 .376 12MINORS TOTALS .265 857 3016 457 798 1168 19 52 367 406 16 21 45 406 809 43 18 .358 .387 123A.L. TOTALS .128 52 86 7 11 19 5 0 1 4 0 1 1 7 31 0 0 .200 .221 2N.L. TOTALS .200 79 160 12 32 41 6 0 1 10 2 2 3 26 52 2 0 .319 .256 6MLB TOTALS .175 131 246 19 43 60 11 0 2 14 2 3 4 33 83 2 0 .280 .244 8

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Matt Purke - LHP

2015 SEASON Went 3-6 with a 4.36 ERA (31 ER/64.0 IP) over 20 appearances (15 starts) between Class A Hagerstown, Class A Potomac and Class AA Harrisburg. Opened the season on the disabled list to continue his recovery from Tommy John surgery in 2014. Made his season debut with Hagerstown on 5/28 vs. Kannapolis, working 4.0 IP. Was transferred to Potomac and made two starts before finishing the season with Harrisburg (eight starts). Each of his first five appearances with the Senators came as a starter … allowed just two home runs in 24.1 IP. Was on the Harrisburg disabled list from 8/19-28 with a sprained left ankle.

2014 SEASON Was limited to just eight starts with Harrisburg due to Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. Was placed on the disabled list on 5/19 with a strained left elbow and missed the remainder of the season. Underwent Tommy John surgery on 6/13 … the operation was performed by Dr. James Andrews … was transferred to Washington’s 60-day disabled list on 7/25.

2013 SEASON Went 6-4 with a 4.50 ERA (38 ER/90.0 IP) and 82 strikeouts over 18 combined starts between Hagerstown and Potomac. Averaged 8.2 strikeouts per 9.0 IP. Opened the season with Hagerstown before joining Potomac for the remainder of the season. Began the season on the disabled list with left shoulder bursitis … made his season debut on 5/29 and did not miss a start over the remainder of the season. Made six starts with Mesa in the Arizona Fall League.

2012 SEASON Made just three appearances in his professional debut … started the season on the Potomac disabled list with a strained left shoulder … appeared in three games from 5/30-6/10 before being placed on the disabled list on 6/11 and missed the rest of the season … underwent left shoulder surgery on 8/22.

2011 SEASON Appeared in seven games with Scottsdale in the AFL … five of his appearances were scoreless.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Veronica … Twitter: @mattpurke47. Attended Texas Christian University from 2010-11 … went 21-1 with a 2.61 ERA in 31 games (29 starts) with TCU … was selected as the consensus National Freshman of the Year in 2010 after going 16-0 with a 3.02 ERA in 20 appearances. Also was named Louisville Slugger 2nd-Team All-American and Freshman Pitcher of the Year, and Baseball America National Freshman of the Year in 2010. Is a 2009 graduate of Klein (Texas) High School, where he went 4-2 with a 1.18 ERA as a senior … was 12-1 with a 0.37 ERA (76.2 IP) and 147 strikeouts in his junior season … played in the 2008 Aflac All-American Game at Dodger Stadium. Was selected by Texas in the first round (14th overall) of the 2009 draft but did not sign.

Given Name: Matthew Taylor PurkeBats: Left Throws: LeftHeight: 6-4 Weight: 215Opening Day Age: 25 (July 17, 1990)Birthplace/Residence: Nacogdoches, Texas/Houston, TexasFirst Pro Contract: Washington Nationals, selected in the third round, June 2011 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, November 21, 2015Major League Service: 66 days.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2012 Hagerstown 0-2 .000 5.87 3 3 0 0 0 15.1 15 11 10 1 1 12-0 14 3 0 .2632013 Hagerstown 1-1 .500 2.48 6 6 0 0 0 29.0 25 9 8 3 1 7-0 41 1 0 .229 Potomac 5-3 .625 4.43 12 12 0 0 0 61.0 67 36 30 3 4 18-0 41 9 1 .2842014 Harrisburg 1-6 .143 8.04 8 8 0 0 0 31.1 42 32 28 5 1 18-0 22 2 1 .3312015 Hagerstown 2-3 .400 3.03 8 8 0 0 0 32.2 34 16 11 1 1 9-0 21 1 1 .272 Potomac 0-0 .000 3.86 2 2 0 0 0 7.0 5 3 3 1 0 1-0 3 0 0 .200 Harrisburg 1-3 .250 6.29 10 5 0 0 0 24.1 33 21 17 2 1 7-0 19 1 0 .330MINOR TOTALS 10-18 .357 4.80 49 44 0 0 0 200.2 221 128 107 16 9 72-0 161 17 3 .284

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JOSH RICHMOND - OF

2015 SEASON Missed the entire season after undergoing surgery on his left foot.

2014 SEASON Batted .244 (95-389) with 18 doubles, six triples, 11 home runs, 59 RBI and 53 runs scored in 111 games between Class AA Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte. was named to the Southern League midseason All-Star Team hit .310 (18-58) over 17 games in May recorded five RBI on 4/22 vs. Tennessee.

2013 SEASON Hit a combined .280 (73-261) with 18 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 42 RBI over 62 games between Class A Kannapolis and Class A Winston-Salem.

2010 SEASON Selected by Texas in the 12th round of the draft.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended the University of Louisville, where he was named to the All-NCAA Regional team as a sophomore. was named All Conference in baseball and football at Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati..

Given Name: Joshua James RichmondBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 220Opening Day Age: 25 (June 14, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: Cincinnati, Ohio/Cincinnati, OhioFirst Pro Contract: Texas Rangers, selected in 12th round of 2010 First-Year Player DraftSox Acquisition: Signed as free agent, May 24, 2013.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2010 Spokane .297 35 118 23 35 54 8 1 3 19 0 1 9 16 23 4 3 .417 .458 22011 Hickory .247 126 462 73 114 189 32 5 11 50 0 4 10 40 114 9 4 .318 .409 72012 Myrtle Beach .178 88 264 32 47 77 11 2 5 22 1 3 5 22 80 8 3 .252 .292 52013 Florence .267 5 15 2 4 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 .389 .467 1 Kannapolis .375 14 56 9 21 37 9 2 1 11 0 0 2 1 13 0 1 .407 .661 0 Winston-Salem .254 58 205 30 52 91 9 3 8 31 1 3 3 19 58 2 1 .322 .444 3 2014 Birmingham .247 100 356 47 88 142 17 5 9 51 1 4 11 32 85 9 2 .325 .399 4 Charlotte .212 11 33 6 7 16 1 1 2 8 0 0 1 4 10 0 0 .316 .485 0 2015 Charlotte DID NOT PLAY DUE TO INJURYMINOR TOTALS .244 432 1494 220 364 613 87 19 39 192 11 29 42 134 383 32 14 .320 .406 22Italics indicates independent or foreign league; statistics not included in totals

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Vinny Rottino - CGiven Name: Vincent Antonio RottinoBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-0 Weight: 210Opening Day Age: 36 (April 7, 1980)Birthplace/Residence: Racine, Wis.First Pro Contract: Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as an amateur free agent in 2003.Sox Acquisition: Signed as free agent, January 25, 2016. Major League Service: None.

2015 SEASON Batted .314 (43-137) against left-handed pitching … posted a .390 (32-82) average over 22 games in June.

2014 SEASON Spent the season with Nexen in the Korean Baseball Organization.

2013 SEASON Spent the season with Orix in the Japan Pacific League

2012 SEASON Combined to hit .148 (9-61) with two doubles, three home runs and seven RBI in 26 games between Cleveland and New York-NL Hit his first career home run (off Cole Hamels) on 5/28 vs. Philadelphia.

2011 SEASON Batted .297 (111-374) over 96 games between Class AAA Buffalo in the Mets system and Class AAA Columbus in the Cleveland system.

2010 SEASON Hit a combined .308 (136-441) in 121 games between Class AA Jacksonville and Class AAA New Orleans in the Marlins organization.

2009 SEASON Combined to hit .261 (108-414) over 129 games between Class AA Huntsville in the Milwaukee system and Class AA Chattanooga in the Dodgers organization Played for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

2008 SEASON Was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team … recorded a 24-game hitting streak, tied for the longest streak in the PCL.

2007 SEASON Was a PCL All-Star.

2006 SEASON Made his major-league debut as a pinch hitter for Milwaukee on 9/1 vs. Florida Collected his first career hit (an infield single off Matt Herges) on 9/3 vs. the Marlins. Was named to the PCL All-Star team.

2005 SEASON Was named to the Southern League All-Star team.

2004 SEASON Led the Midwest League in RBI (124) and set a team record at Class A Beloit.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2003 Helena .311 64 222 42 69 82 10 0 1 20 1 2 8 28 25 5 2 .404 .369 132004 Beloit .304 140 529 78 161 255 25 9 17 124 1 10 4 40 71 5 1 .352 .482 82005 Huntsville .296 120 469 63 139 189 20 6 6 52 0 5 2 40 68 2 1 .351 .403 15 Nashville .345 9 29 4 10 14 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 6 0 1 .406 .483 02006 Nashville .314 117 398 55 125 175 25 2 7 42 4 5 5 40 74 12 7 .379 .440 17 MILWAUKEE .214 9 14 1 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 .267 .286 02007 Nashville .289 107 377 59 109 168 17 3 12 53 3 4 9 37 58 15 9 .363 .446 11 MILWAUKEE .222 8 9 0 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .222 .333 02008 Nashville .260 118 431 59 112 169 30 3 7 55 1 8 6 31 72 9 4 .313 .392 7 MILWAUKEE .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 02009 Huntsville .249 98 341 46 85 110 13 0 4 48 0 5 2 47 45 9 1 .339 .323 13 Chattanooga .315 31 73 18 23 28 5 0 0 7 0 1 0 15 8 5 1 .427 .384 22010 New Orleans .375 5 8 1 3 186 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 3 1 0 .615 .875 0 Jacksonville .307 116 433 67 133 7 27 1 8 69 1 3 3 53 51 22 2 .384 .430 82011 New Orleans .304 119 467 81 142 207 31 2 10 59 3 1 3 50 62 17 9 .374 .443 7 FLORIDA .167 8 12 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 .286 .167 02012 Buffalo .307 36 140 22 43 67 10 1 4 25 0 2 1 12 20 5 3 .361 .479 1 NEW YORK - NL .182 18 33 8 6 13 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 6 9 3 0 .308 .394 0 Columbus .291 60 234 38 68 103 18 1 5 41 0 6 3 22 33 9 3 .351 .440 6 CLEVELAND .107 18 28 4 3 7 1 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 8 1 0 .133 .250 02013 Orix .206 37 97 7 20 37 5 0 4 8 0 1 2 11 18 1 2 .297 .381 02014 Nexen .306 79 216 30 66 90 18 0 2 22 0 1 1 29 22 2 0 .389 .417 —2015 New Orleans .266 127 451 55 120 176 24 1 10 51 0 5 4 54 97 2 0 .346 .390 8MINOR TOTALS .292 1267 4602 688 1342 1936 256 31 92 649 14 57 50 477 693 118 44 .360 .421 116A.L. TOTALS .107 18 28 4 3 7 1 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 8 1 0 .133 .250 0N.L. TOTALS .188 44 69 10 13 22 3 0 2 9 0 0 0 9 16 4 0 .282 .319 0MLB TOTALS .163 62 97 14 16 29 4 0 3 11 2 1 0 10 24 5 0 .241 .299 0Italics indicates independent or foreign league; statistics not included in totals

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Tyler Saladino - INF

2015 SEASON Played in 68 games (60 starts) after being recalled by the White Sox on 7/10 from Class AAA Charlotte. Appeared in 60 games (53 starts) at third base, 11 (seven) at shortstop and one (zero) at first base ... recorded a .974 fielding percentage (5 E/193 TC). Hit .260 (19-73) over 18 games in July, .219 (23-105) in August (26 G) and .208 (10-48) in September (20 G). Went 9-32 (.281) with one home run and three RBI over eight interleague games ... was 3-9 (.333) vs. St. Louis. Was recalled from Charlotte on 7/10 ... made his major-league debut that day at the Cubs as the third baseman (0-3). Started 25 straight games following his recall ... posted a seven-game hitting streak from 7/11-21, going 11-28 (.393) with two homers, four RBI and a 1.071 OPS. Recorded his first hit on 7/11 at Wrigley Field, a RBI triple in the first inning off Jon Lester ... went 2-4 on 7/17-1 vs. Kansas City, his first career multihit effort. Connected on his first home run on 7/19 vs. Kansas City (off Danny Duffy) ... recorded three-hit games on 7/21 vs. the Cardinals (HR, two RBI), 7/25 at Cleveland and 8/21 at Seattle (two RBI). Hit safely in seven of eight games from 8/29-9/9, going 9-30 (.300) with a home run and eight RBI ... recorded his first game-ending RBI with an 11th-inning single on 8/30 vs. Seattle. Hit a solo home run on 9/9 vs. Cleveland and tripled in consecutive games on 9/21-2 and 9/22 at Detroit ... his triple with one out in the ninth inning on 9/22 broke up the Tigers combined no-hit bid ... scored the tying run on Adam Eaton’s single. Appeared in 34 games at shortstop, 14 as the designated hitter, two at third base nd one each at first and second with Charlotte ... ranked third on the club with 25 stolen bases. Hit .324 (34-105) with four homers and 22 RBI at home, compared to .176 (16-91) with seven RBI on the road. Recorded back-to-back, three-hit games on 6/19-20 vs. Indianapolis, going 6-10 (.600) with two RBI and four runs. Went 10-31 (.323) with two home runs and 12 RBI over eight games in July prior to being recalled by the White Sox.

2014 SEASON Batted .310 (91-294) in 82 games with Class AAA Charlotte before suffering a torn UCL in his right elbow on 7/13. Would have ranked fourth in the International League in average and 11th in OBP (.367) with the required PAs. Appeared in 50 games at shortstop, 10 at first base, eight in left field, four at second and three at third. Batted .471 (33-70) with RISP and .330 (31-94) vs. LHP. Homered twice on 4/22 vs. Durham … homered in three straight games from 6/30-7/1. Underwent Tommy John surgery on 8/15 in Birmingham, Ala. … procedure performed by Dr. James Andrews.

2013SEASON Ranked ninth in the Southern League with 28 stolen bases at Class AA Birmingham. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 26 Prospect and Possessing the Best Strike Zone Discipline in the White Sox organization.

2012 SEASON Combined to hit .236 (110-467) with 80 runs scored, 39 stolen bases and 79 walks over 127 games between Birmingham and Class AAA Charlotte … was successful on 83.0 percent (39-47) of his stolen-base attempts. Ranked third in the SL in walks (75) and stolen bases (38) and tied for seventh in runs scored (71). Reached base safely in 25 consecutive games from 4/12-5/9, the seventh-longest streak in the SL. Was promoted to Charlotte on 7/30 and returned to Birmingham on 8/17, where he finished the season. Finished the season ranked by Baseball America as Possessing the Best Strike Zone Judgement in the SL … entered the season ranked by the same publication as the No. 8 Prospect in the White Sox organization.

2011 SEASON Tied for the Carolina League lead in triples (nine), ranked third in slugging percent-age (.501) and runs scored (75), fourth in extra-base hits (51) and fifth in on-base percentage (.363) at Class A Winston-Salem. Collected five RBI on 6/12 vs. Wilmington … was named CL Batter of the Week for 8/15-21. Was ranked by Baseball America following the season as the No. 20 Prospect in the CL.

2010 SEASON Batted .305 (65-213) in 60 games between Advanced Rookie Bristol and Class A Kannapolis in his pro debut. Recorded an 11-game hitting streak from 8/2-14 (.432, 16-37) … rated by Baseball America as the Best Defensive Player in the Sox draft class … recommended/signed by Clay Overcash.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … was the subject of an audio journal for National Public Radio during the 2012 season. Spent two years at Palomar College in San Marcos, Calif. … was named the Pacific Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2008 … transferred to Oral Roberts University prior to his 2009 junior season … was named Summit League Newcomer of the Year in 2009 and conference Player of the Year in 2010. Drafted by Houston in the 36th round in 2009 but did not sign … is a 2007 graduate of the Charter School of San Diego.

Given Name: Tyler Artolo Saladino Bats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-0 Weight: 200Opening Day Age: 27 (July 20, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: San Diego, Calif.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the seventh round, June 2010 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: 87 days.

Royal Round-UpThe 2015 Knights led all of the International League in home runs

(134), total bases (1,919) and slugging percentage (.399).

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YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2010 Bristol .292 13 48 7 14 20 3 0 1 6 1 1 1 5 12 1 2 .364 .417 4 Kannapolis .309 47 165 40 51 73 14 1 2 24 4 3 4 22 44 4 2 .397 .442 52011 Winston-Salem .270 102 397 75 107 199 26 #9 16 55 4 3 9 51 90 7 7 .363 .501 232012 Birmingham .237 112 418 71 99 134 15 4 4 39 2 6 8 75 91 38 8 .359 .321 23 Charlotte .224 15 49 9 11 13 2 0 0 6 1 0 1 4 16 1 0 .296 .265 22013 Birmingham .229 118 424 49 97 133 17 2 5 55 6 6 6 51 86 28 8 .316 .314 172014 Charlotte .310 82 294 41 91 142 16 4 9 43 1 2 1 27 50 7 1 .367 .483 10 2015 Charlotte .255 52 196 28 50 73 7 2 4 29 2 7 4 22 33 25 2 .332 .372 5 WHITE SOX .225 68 236 33 53 79 6 4 4 20 3 1 2 12 51 8 2 .267 .335 5 MINOR TOTALS .262 489 1795 292 470 714 93 20 37 222 19 21 30 235 389 86 28 .353 .398 84 MLB TOTALS .225 68 236 33 53 79 6 4 4 20 3 1 2 12 51 8 2 .267 .335 5 #Tied For League Lead

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Carlos Sanchez - INF

2015 SEASON AL Rookie Leaders: 1st-2B (23); 5th-G (120); 8th-H (87); 11th-XBH (29); 11th-TB (127). Spent most of the season with the White Sox, appearing in 120 games and making his first career Opening Day roster. Made 112 starts at second base, recording a .990 fielding mark (5 E/502 TC) ... ranked third among American League second basemen in fielding percentage behind Houston’s Jose Altuve (.993) and Seattle’s Robinson Cano (.991). Hit four home runs with 22 RBI vs. right-handers, compared to one homer nine RBI vs. left-handers ... was 4-9 (.444) with 12 RBI with the bases loaded. Hit .252 (57-226) with five homers and 20 RBI in the second half, compared to .184/0 HR/11 RBI before the break ... recorded a monthly best .323 (30-93) average in July. Went 2-3 in his season debut on 4/8 at Kansas City and was optioned to Class AAA Charlotte on 4/11 ... was recalled on 5/15 and went 1-4 that night at Oakland. Connected on his irst career game-ending hit on 5/18 vs. Cleveland, a 10th-inning single. Recorded his first multiRBI game of 2015 on 6/3 vs. Texas ... gave Chicago an 8-5 lead with a three-run triple in the 11th inning on 6/25 at Detroit ...the Sox held on for an 8-7 win. Made a diving catch at second base to end the White Sox 1-0 win on 7/10 at Wrigley Field. Recorded a career-high, 12-game hitting streak from 7/17-29, batting .435 (20-46) with five doubles, two home runs, three RBI and a 1.132 OPS (six multihit efforts). Connected on his first major-league homer on 725 at Cleveland, a 404-foot shot off Carlos Carrasco ... hit his second in the next game on 7/26 at Progressive Field. Hit his first home run in Chicago on 8/3 vs. Tampa Bay ... drove in a career-high four runs on 8/21 at Seattle. Connected on a two-run home run on 9/16 vs. Oakland and a solo shot as part of a three-hit effort on 9/21-1 at Detroit. Opened the season with a 13-game hitting streak ... recorded six straight multihit efforts from 4/29-5/5. Batted .375 (15-40) vs. lefties and .433 (29-67) at home. Was named International League Player of the Week for the periods of 4/13-19 and 4/27-5/3.

2014 SEASON Spent most of the season with Class AAA Charlotte but also appeared in 28 games with the White Sox. Started 27 games at second base with the Sox … hit .364 (12-33) vs. left-handers (.194 vs. righties) … owned a .992 fielding percentage (1 E/128 TC). Was recalled from Charlotte on 7/13 and made his major-league debut that after-noon at Cleveland as the starting shortstop (went 0-5) … was optioned back to Charlotte on 7/19. Was recalled from the Knights on 8/22 and spent the rest of the season with the Sox. His 16 hits through 12 career games were the most by a White Sox player since Craig Wilson (21 hits) in 1998. Recorded his first major-league hit (off Shane Greene) as part of a three-hit effort on 8/22 at the Yankees … became the first White Sox to register a three-hit game within his first two career contests since Brian Simmons and Wilson in 1998. Picked up his first extra-base hit (double) and RBI on 8/23 at Yankee Stadium … hit safely in five straight games from 8/22-27 (.381, 8-21) and 8/29-9/2 (.381, 8-21) … recorded his second three-hit game on 9/2 at Minnesota. Tied for fifth in the International League with six triples … led Charlotte in triples and stolen bases (16), ranked second in hits (160) and total bases (180), tied for third in RBI (57) and ranked fourth in doubles (19).

Ranked among the White Sox organizational leaders in triples (T6th) and hits (7th). Appeared in 64 games at second base, 44 at shortstop, two at third and one at DH with the Knights. Posted three hitting streaks of 10-plus games: 4/26-5/8 (.310, 13-42), 5/16-26 (.381, 16-42) and 7/25-8/13 (.410, 16-39). Registered three straight multiRBI efforts from 5/23-25 … went 4-5 with a homer and two RBI on 5/25 vs. Indianapolis. Drove in three runs in back-to-back games on 5/28-29 … his five RBI on 7/27 at Louisville were a season high … recorded an RBI in four straight games from 8/9-13. Played in 38 games for Tiburones in the Venezuelan Winter League, batting .265 (41-155) with nine doubles and 15 RBI.

2013 SEASON Spent the season with Charlotte, appearing in 61 games (60 starts) at second base and 52 (51) at shortstop. Posted a .275 average (39-142) against left-handers and .276 (29-105) with RISP. Was disabled from 8/8-26 with a sprained right ankle. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 3 Prospect, Best Hitter for Average and Best Defensive Infielder in the White Sox system.

2012 SEASON Finished the season ranked by Baseball America as the Best Defensive Second Baseman in the Carolina League. Split time between Class A Winston-Salem, Class AA Birmingham and Charlotte, hitting a combined .323 (169-523) with 25 doubles, seven triples, 56 RBI and 79 runs scored over 133 games.Led all White Sox farmhands in average and hits, tied for third in triples, ranked fourth in stolen bases (26), sixth in total bases (211) and tied for sixth in on-base percentage (.378). Tied for the CL lead in average (.315) and ranked fifth in on-base percentage (.374) during his time with Winston-Salem … was named to the CL postseason All-Star Team. Appeared in 68 games at shortstop, 59 at second base, four at third and one as the designated hitter. Reached base in a CL-leading 37 straight games from 5/24-7/2, hitting .336 (50-149) with 16 RBI and 27 runs scored. Posted a 13-game hitting streak from 5/24-6/4 (.400). Was promoted to Birmingham on 7/21, where he batted .370 (44-119) in 30 games … was promoted to Charlotte on 8/22, where he finished the season. Appeared in seven games for the Knights in the International League playoffs, going 4-23 (.174) with two RBI.

2011 SEASON Combined to hit .286 (80-280) with 11 doubles, 30 RBI and 48 runs scored over 68 games between Advanced Rookie Bristol and Class A Kannapolis. Batted .354 (28-79) vs. left-handers … compiled a 10-game hitting streak from 8/10-20 (.380, 16-42) and an 11-game streak from 8/26-9/5 (.319, 15-47). Went 3-6 with a triple and four RBI on 8/18 at Rome.

2010 SEASON Spent 2010 with the Dominican Summer League Sox. Hit .389 (31-84) with 13 RBI at home … posted a .346 average (18-52) in July.

2009 SEASON Made his professional debut with the DSL White Sox, appearing in 11 games at shortstop, seven at second base and one at third. Was recommended and signed by Amador Arias.

Given Name: Yolmer Carlos SanchezBats: Switch Throws: RightHeight: 5-11 Weight: 195Opening Day Age: 23 (June 29, 1992)Birthplace/Residence: Maracay, VenezuelaFirst Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, May 6, 2009.Major League Service: One year, 23 days.

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CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2009 DSL White Sox .156 22 32 7 5 5 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 8 10 1 0 .341 .156 02010 DSL White Sox .269 52 156 26 42 54 5 2 1 18 1 1 4 41 26 7 3 .431 .346 82011 Bristol .250 5 16 4 4 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 5 2 1 2 .500 .313 0 Kannapolis .288 63 264 44 76 91 10 1 1 27 7 1 7 15 49 7 8 .341 .345 72012 Winston-Salem #.315 92 365 58 115 144 14 6 1 42 7 6 7 31 64 19 10 .374 .395 14 Birmingham .370 30 119 17 44 55 9 1 0 13 1 1 2 10 22 7 5 .424 .462 2 Charlotte .256 11 39 4 10 12 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 .256 .308 02013 Charlotte .241 112 432 50 104 128 20 2 0 28 11 3 4 29 76 16 7 .293 .296 172014 Charlotte .293 110 437 60 128 180 19 6 7 57 10 6 5 36 84 16 4 .349 .412 10 WHITE SOX .250 28 100 6 25 30 5 0 0 5 0 1 0 3 25 1 1 .269 .300 1 2015 Charlotte .344 29 131 17 45 61 10 0 2 17 1 0 1 4 28 5 2 .368 .466 3 WHITE SOX .224 120 389 40 87 127 23 1 5 31 6 1 5 19 81 2 2 .268 .326 5MINOR TOTALS .288 526 1991 287 573 736 90 18 12 209 39 18 34 179 367 79 41 .354 .369 61M.L. TOTALS .229 148 489 46 112 157 28 1 5 36 6 2 5 22 106 3 3 .268 .321 6#Tied For League Lead

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Moralis … has one son: Noah … is a graduate of Ayacucho High School in Maracay, Venezuela. Twitter: @CarlosSan29.

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2015 SEASON Made his fourth Opening Day roster with San Francisco, appearing in 28 games. Was optioned to Class AAA Sacramento on 5/16 to make room for outfielder Hunter Pence on the active roster … appeared in just 18 games (four starts) before being optioned. Was recalled from Sacramento on 7/19 … connected on his second career grand slam on 7/21 at San Diego. Left the game on 9/5 at Colorado and missed the remainder of the season with a sprained left ankle, strained left hamstring and left mid-foot sprain. Played in 37 games with the River Cats, hitting .273 (38-139) with four homers and 14 RBI … left the game on 7/2 vs. Salt Lake City after taking three foul tips off the mask … missed two weeks with concussion symptoms.

2014 SEASON Appeared in just 66 games with the Giants due to suffering concussions in July and August. Started 33 games at catcher and one at first base … threw out 22.6 percent (9-40) of attempted basestealers. Recorded his first career two-homer game, including his first grand slam, and drove in a career-high five RBI on 4/23 at Colorado … his 11th-inning slam gave the Giants a 12-8 lead. Became just the sixth Giants player since the franchise moved to San Francisco in 1958 to hit an extra-inning grand slam, joining Willie Mays (1967), Jack Hiatt (1969), Jeffrey Leonard (1983), Greg Litton (1992), and A.J. Pierzynski (2004). Made his first career start at first base on 5/13 vs. Atlanta. Caught Tim Lincecum’s no-hitter on 6/25 vs. San Diego … joined Miguel Montero (Arizona 2010) and Jesus Montero (Seattle 2012) as the only Venezuelan-born players to catch a no-hitter in the major leagues. Was placed on the seven-day concussion list on 7/26 after taking a foul ball off the mask the night before. Was diagnosed with a second concussion on 8/16 after taking another foul tip off the mask …was returned from the rehab assignment on 8/19 and transferred to the 60-day DL on 9/1. Appeared in 18 games with La Guaira in the VWL.

2013 SEASON Appeared in 63 games over three stints with the Giants … made his second consecutive Opening Day roster. Started 25 games at catcher and one as the DH. Hit .341 (14-41) with one homer and nine RBI vs. lefties. Threw out 5-26 (19.2 percent) of attempted basestealers. Was on the disabled list from 7/9-24 with a strained right shoulder … was optioned to Fresno on 7/24 after being reinstated from the disabled list. Was recalled on 8/8 for the remainder of the season. Homered and drove in three runs in consecutive games on 8/15 at Washington and 8/16 at Miami. Hit .382 (13-34) with one homer and nine RBI over a 10-game span from 8/24-9/8. Combined to hit .270 (27-100) with six doubles, three homers and 16 RBI in 37 combined games between Class AAA Fresno, Class A San Jose and the Arizona Rookie League Giants. Appeared in 20 games with La Guaira of the VWL.

2012 SEASON Made his first Opening Day roster and spent his first full season in the major leagues. Made 48 starts at catcher and one at designated hitter … threw out 21.6 percent (11-51) of attempted basestealers. Twenty-five of his starts came with Barry Zito on the mound and 16 with Tim Lincecum. Hit .304 (24-79) with 15 RBI vs. lefties (.266 vs. RHP). Hit a monthly high .341 (15-44) in September (15 games). Recorded his first four-hit game on 7/14 vs. Houston.

2011 SEASON Spent most of the season with San Jose and Fresno before making his debut with San Francisco in July. His contract was purchased from Fresno on 7/15 … made his major-league debut that night as a pinch hitter at San Diego (walk) … was optioned back to the Grizzlies on 7/19 and recalled on 8/19 for the remainder of the season. Recorded his first career hit and RBI on 8/23 vs. the Padres, a pinch-hit, run-scoring single off Luke Gregorson. Combined to hit .285 (104-365) with 23 doubles, 12 home runs and 84 RBI in 98 games between San Jose and Fresno.

2010 SEASON Spent the entire season with Class A Augusta. Threw out 45.0 percent (18-40) of attempted basestealers.

2009 SEASON Hit .299 (35-117) over 33 games with the Arizona Rookie League Giants at age 18.

2008 SEASON Appeared in 55 games with the Dominican Summer League Giants … led the league with a .348 average (72-207). Walked 36 times and struck out just 29 times.

2007 SEASON Made his pro debut with the DSL Giants at age 16.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Elizabeth … has one son: Dylan David. Signed with the Giants as a 16-year-old free agent in 2007. Left school after the ninth grade to attend a baseball academy in Venezuela, where he stayed for two years.

Hector Sanchez - CGiven Name: Hector Enrique SanchezBats: Switch Throws: RightHeight: 6-0 Weight: 235Opening Day Age: 26 (November 17, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: Maracay, VenezuelaFirst Pro Contract: San Francisco Giants, signed as a free agent, July 12, 2006.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, December 22, 2015.Major League Service: Three years, 98 days.

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YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2007 DSL Giants .286 44 119 10 34 56 10 0 4 18 4 0 4 19 15 2 2 .401 .471 32008 DSL Giants .348 55 207 40 72 104 14 3 4 63 1 2 8 36 29 4 1 .458 .502 72009 AZL Giants .299 33 117 13 35 48 8 1 1 22 0 1 5 16 21 0 0 .403 .410 52010 Augusta .274 89 310 29 85 122 20 1 5 31 2 0 1 28 50 0 2 .336 .394 92011 San Jose .302 52 212 31 64 113 14 1 11 58 0 3 2 11 49 0 1 .338 .533 4 Fresno .261 46 153 15 40 52 9 0 1 26 0 2 0 13 22 0 1 .315 .340 2 SAN FRANCISCO .258 13 31 0 8 10 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 .324 .323 02012 SAN FRANCISCO .280 74 218 22 61 85 15 0 3 34 0 3 1 5 52 0 0 .295 .390 7 Fresno .067 4 15 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .067 .067 02013 SAN FRANCISCO .248 63 129 8 32 45 4 0 3 19 0 1 3 7 29 0 0 .300 .349 1 Fresno .271 32 85 10 23 1 4 0 3 11 0 1 1 12 15 0 0 .364 .424 2 AZL Giants .333 1 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .667 .333 0 San Jose .250 4 12 1 3 4 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 .286 .333 02014 SAN FRANCISCO .196 66 163 8 32 49 8 0 3 28 0 4 2 8 55 0 1 .237 .301 3 Fresno .158 7 19 1 3 6 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 .200 .316 02015 SAN FRANCISCO .179 28 56 5 10 17 4 0 1 5 1 0 0 2 14 0 0 .207 .304 0 Sacramento .273 37 139 18 38 56 6 0 4 14 1 2 1 9 25 0 0 .318 .403 4MINOR TOTALS .287 404 1391 168 399 600 87 6 34 252 8 12 22 146 235 6 7 .361 .431 36MLB TOTALS .240 244 597 43 143 206 33 0 10 87 1 8 6 25 156 0 1 .345 .274 11

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2015 SEASON Appeared in 50 games over two stints with the Indians … his contract was purchased from Class AAA Columbus on 4/10 … drove in four runs on 4/11 vs. Detroit. Was designated for assignment on 4/29 and outrighted to the minors on 5/3 … his contract was purchased a second time on 5/28 before being designated on 5/31 and outrighted on 6/6. His contract was purchased a third time on 7/31 and finished the season on the Indians major-league roster. Matched his career high with four RBI on 8/8 vs. Minnesota when he connected on a pinch-hit grand slam off Blaine Boyer in the fifth inning. Was designated for assignment a third time on 12/18 and claimed off waivers by the White Sox on 12/23. Was tied for sixth in the International League in walks (45) and seventh in home runs (14) at the time of his promotion to the Indians on 7/31. Hit .309 (17-55) vs. left-handers with the Clippers.

2014 SEASON Appeared in 12 games with Tampa Bay and 54 with Class AAA Durham before undergoing season-ending surgery. Started the season with the Bulls before his contract was purchased by the Rays on 6/1. Recorded a pinch-hit, game-winning RBI in the eighth inning on 6/15 at Houston and 6/16 vs. Baltimore. Became the first player to record a game-winning RBI as a pinch hitter in consecutive team games since Atlanta’s Howard Battle on 9/7-8/99 vs. St. Louis and the first in American League since Oakland’s Harold Baines from 9/21-22/90 vs. Detroit. Hit a game-ending, pinch homer off Brian Matusz on 6/16 vs. Baltimore, the first pinch-hit and walkoff homers of his career. Was placed on the disabled list on 6/23 with a strained tendon in his left wrist and underwent season-ending surgery in July.

2013 SEASON Appeared in 106 games with Class AAA Indianapolis, including 73 in right field, 15 in left, seven at first base and five as the designated hitter. Also played in three games with the GCL Pirates during a rehab assignment (strained left hamstring). Was designated for assignment on 12/18 and claimed by Tampa Bay off waivers on 12/23.

2012 SEASON Spent a majority of the season with Class AAA Albuquerque but appeared in nine games (two stints) with Los Angeles-NL. Was recalled from the Isotopes on 5/15 and appeared in eight games with the Dodgers before being optioned on 5/29 … was recalled a second time on 8/6 and played that night vs. Colorado before being optioned on 8/8. Was traded to Boston on 10/4 as the player to be named later to complete the Dodgers trade involving Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett and Carl Crawford. Was traded by Boston to Pittsburgh as part of a six-player deal on 12/6. Led the Pacific Coast League in RBI (107) and ranked third in home runs (26) … the 107 RBI ranked seventh among all minor-league players. Was named to the PCL mid and postseason All-Star teams and was a Dodgers organizational All-Star (MiLB.com). Recorded a 21-game hitting streak from 7/27-8/20, going 42-90 (.467).

2011 SEASON Appeared in 61 games (two stints) with the Dodgers, including 41 in left field, 22 in right, six at first base and one in center. Was recalled from Albuquerque on 4/18 and made his major-league debut that night vs. Atlanta … doubled off Tim Hudson in his first at-bat. Hit his first career home run on 5/21 at U.S. Cellular Field, a solo shot off Mark Buehrle. Connected on a grand slam off J.A. Happ on 5/24 at Houston, becoming the first Dodgers rookie to hit a slam since James Loney in 2006. Was optioned back to Chattanooga on 6/9 and recalled a second time on 9/6 for the remainder of the season … hit .342 (25-73) over his final 20 games. Finished fourth in the PCL with 29 homers and fifth with 88 RBI … was named a LAD organizational All-Star by MiLB.com.

2010 SEASON Was named the Dodgers Minor League Player of the Year after playing for Class A Great Lakes and Class AA Chattanooga … tied for third in the minors with 28 home runs. Was selected as a Midwest League midseason All-Star and was named the MWL All-Star Game Top Star. At the time of his promotion to Chattanooga, was leading the MWL in homers (18), extra-base hits (37) and slugging (.646). Tied for third in the Southern League with 17 home runs. Following the season, was ranked by Baseball America as the No. 6 Prospect and Best Power Hitter in the Dodgers system … also was named a Baseball America Minor League All-Star and an organizational All-Star by MiLB.com.

2009 SEASON Combined to hit .315 (84-267) with 16 doubles, four triples, 19 home runs, 58 RBI and a 1.019 OPS over 73 games between Great Lakes and Rookie Ogden. Was named to the Pioneer League postseason All-Star Team and selected as a Topps Rookie League All-Star.

2008 SEASON Made his pro debut with the Gulf Coast League Dodgers. Led the GCL in AB/HR ratio (14.6), tied for second in home runs (10) and ranked third in RBI (33). Was recommended/signed by Lon Joyce.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Morgan … has one son: Eli. Attended Catawba (N.C.) College, where he set a school record with 61 home runs from 2006-08 … his 205 RBI are the second most in school history. Is a 2005 graduate of Smithfield-Selma (N.C.) High School … was named Co-Conference Player of the Year in 2005 (shared the honor with current Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer, who attended Clayton High School).

Given Name: Gerald Robert SandsBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-4 Weight: 225Opening Day Age: 28 (September 28, 1987)Birthplace/Residence: Middletown, N.Y./Wendell, N.C.First Pro Contract: Los Angeles Dodgers, selected in the 25th round, June 2008 First-Year

Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, December 23, 2015.Major League Service: One year, 142 days.

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YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2008 GCL Dodgers .205 46 146 29 30 64 4 0 10 33 0 5 5 29 43 5 0 .346 .438 12009 Great Lakes .260 32 104 22 27 53 7 2 5 19 1 1 2 15 32 1 0 .361 .510 3 Ogden .350 41 163 41 57 112 9 2 14 39 0 0 0 22 28 0 1 .427 .687 22010 Great Lakes .333 69 243 48 81 157 16 3 18 46 0 1 3 40 61 14 2 .432 .646 3 Chattanooga .270 68 259 54 70 137 12 2 17 47 0 5 6 33 62 4 0 .360 .529 42011 Albuquerque .278 94 370 78 103 217 21 3 29 88 0 7 3 38 86 3 1 .344 .586 9 LOS ANGELES-NL .253 61 198 20 50 77 15 0 4 26 2 1 1 25 51 3 3 .338 .389 02012 Albuquerque .296 119 452 84 134 237 17 4 26 107 0 8 3 59 106 1 0 .375 .524 8 LOS ANGELES-NL .174 9 23 2 4 6 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 .208 .261 02013 Indianapolis .207 106 343 37 71 113 17 2 7 34 1 1 2 50 105 0 1 .311 .329 2 GCL Pirates .364 4 11 4 4 10 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 .462 .909 02014 Durham .268 54 190 32 51 90 12 0 9 36 0 3 0 26 53 1 0 .352 .474 4 TAMPA BAY .190 12 21 1 4 7 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 .227 .333 02015 Columbus .287 66 223 41 64 120 12 1 14 46 0 4 4 45 40 1 2 .409 .538 0 CLEVELAND .236 50 123 11 29 48 5 1 4 19 0 1 0 9 36 0 0 .286 .390 0MINOR TOTALS .276 699 2504 470 692 1310 127 19 151 498 2 35 28 359 620 30 7 .369 .523 49A.L. TOTALS .229 62 144 12 33 55 5 1 5 23 0 1 1 9 42 0 0 .278 .382 0N.L. TOTALS .244 70 221 22 54 83 17 0 4 27 2 1 1 26 60 3 3 .326 .376 0MLB TOTALS .238 132 365 34 87 138 22 1 9 50 2 2 2 35 102 3 3 .307 .378 0

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2013-15 SEASON Spent three seasons with the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball Organization, going 27-20 with a 3.44 ERA (156 ER/407.2 IP), one shutout and 237 strikeouts over 69 starts.

2012 SEASON Made 18 appearances over four stints with the Phillies … limited right-handers to a .118 average (6-51). Was recalled from Class AAA Lehigh Valley on 4/19 … threw 1.0 scoreless IP on 4/20 vs. St. Louis before being optioned back to the Iron Pigs on 4/21 … was recalled a second time on 5/6 but did not appear in a game before being optioned on 5/9. Was recalled on 5/31 and appeared in nine games, recording a 1.50 ERA (2 ER/12.0 IP) and .190 opponents average (8-42) … was charged with four unearned runs. Was on the Philadelphia disabled list from 7/14-8/28 with loose bodies in his left elbow … appeared in two rehab games with the GCL Phillies and Class A Clearwater … was returned from the rehab assignment, reinstated from the disabled list and optioned to Lehigh Valley on 8/28. Was recalled for the remainder of the season on 9/3, making eight relief appearances. Averaged 11.19 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (29 SO/23.1 IP) with the Iron Pigs … left-handers hit just .194 (6-31). Registered an 8.1 scoreless IP streak over his final seven games with Lehigh Valley.

2011 SEASON Split the season between Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley … made his first career Opening Day roster and appeared in 19 games over four stints with the Phillies. Earned his first major-league win on 7/23 vs. Milwaukee, throwing 1.0 scoreless IP in relief. Recorded a 9.0 scoreless IP streak over eight games from 7/4-8/12 with Lehigh Valley … did not allow an earned run over his final five outings with the Iron Pigs from 8/19-31 (6.0 IP).

2010 SEASON Appeared in four games with Philadelphia while also playing for Clearwater, Class AA Reading and Lehigh Valley … started the season with Clearwater as a first baseman. Combined to go 5-0 with a 1.50 ERA (6 ER/36.0 IP) and two saves in 25 games between his three minor-league stops. Did not allow a run and surrendered just one hit over four relief appearances with Philladelphia. His contract was purchased by the Phillies on 9/16 and made his major-league debut on 9/20-1 vs. Washington (0.1 IP). Was named the Phillies Minor League Player of the Week for 4/7-17 after hitting .550 (22-40) with a home run, four RBI and eight runs scored over 11 games. Was promoted to Reading on 6/16 and converted back to a pitcher on 6/27 while continuing to hit … five of his six games with Reading were scoreless … hit a grand slam 7/4 at Bowie. Was promoted to Lehigh Valley on 7/14 and recorded a 14.1 scoreless IP streak from 7/26-8/27 (11 relief appearances).

2009 SEASON Spent the entire season with Lehigh Valley … went 1-10 with a 5.01 ERA in his 19 starts compared to 0-2 with a 3.38 ERA in nine relief appearances … also batted .348 (16-46). Was converted to a first baseman in the Florida Instructional League following the season.

2008 SEASON Split the season between Reading and Lehigh Valley, going 16-6 with a 4.40 ERA (74 ER/151.1 IP) over 28 games (27 starts) … tied for second among Phillies minor leaguers in wins. Hit a .225 (9-40) with two doubles, a RBI, three walks and four strikeouts. Began the season with Reading and was named to the Eastern League midseason All-Star Team. Won 12 consecutive decisions from 4/28-7/9, including six straight starts from 5/25-6/20 … was named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Month for June (5-0, 1.76 ERA). Was promoted to Lehigh Valley on 7/31, where he finished the season … was leading the EL in wins at the time of his promotion … did not allow a home run over 39.0 IP with the Iron Pigs.

2007 SEASON Spent the season with Clearwater … did not allow a home run over a span of 70.0 IP from 6/1-8/11. Served as the designated hitter in four games, going 3-13 (.231) with two doubles, a RBI and walk.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Jennifer … has one son: George. Attended Rice University, where he pitched and played first base … was named National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America, WAC Player of the Year and First-Team All-WAC at both pitcher and first base in 2005. Earned Third-Team All America honors in 2006 and helped lead Rice to the College World Series. Was named First-Team All-American and WAC Player of the Year for the second time in 2007 while leading Rice to a second straight berth in the CWS. Is a 2004 graduate of Lamar (Texas) High School.

Given Name: Charles J. ShirekBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 205Opening Day Age: 30 (October 25, 1985)Birthplace/Residence: Minot, N.D.First Pro Contract: White SoxSox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, January 7, 2015.Major League Service: None.

Royal Round-UpEntering the 2016 season, the career saves leader in Knights fran-chise history in Edwin Almonte, who totaled 40 saves in his tim with

the knights -- 26 in 2002 alone -- also a Knights record.

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Charlie Shirek - RHPCAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2007 Kannapolis 0-0 .000 5.40 6 0 0 0 1 6.2 5 5 4 2 0 2-0 3 0 0 .2172008 Kannapolis 6-6 .500 3.54 21 21 0 0 0 112.0 112 52 44 8 5 25-0 82 8 1 .2492009 Winston-Salem 8-1 .889 3.88 11 11 0 0 0 65.0 63 30 28 0 1 16-0 44 1 0 .251 Birmingham 6-4 .600 3.39 15 14 1 0 0 90.1 97 40 34 8 1 17-0 32 5 2 .2792010 Birmingham 2-3 .400 3.69 14 13 0 0 0 68.1 83 31 28 1 4 17-0 37 2 0 .303 Charlotte 0-0 .000 11.12 1 1 0 0 0 5.2 6 7 7 1 1 4-0 3 1 0 .2732011 Winston-Salem 0-1 .000 7.04 10 0 0 0 0 15.1 21 13 12 2 2 4-0 11 0 0 .328 Birmingham 4-7 .364 3.87 24 10 0 0 1 88.1 94 47 38 6 3 28-1 57 5 0 .2722012 Charlotte 11-5 .688 3.65 28 26 1 0 0 170.1 172 79 69 18 6 29-0 117 4 0 .2602013 NC 11-7 .611 2.48 29 29 0 0 0 189.0 175 60 52 6 14 60-1 116 6 0 —2014 NC 12-8 .600 3.81 28 28 1 1 0 165.1 184 90 70 13 9 55-0 92 5 2 —2015 NC 4-5 .444 5.74 12 12 0 0 0 53.1 67 39 34 8 7 19-0 29 1 0 —MINOR TOTALS 37-27 .578 3.82 131 96 2 0 2 622.0 653 304 264 46 23 142-1 386 26 3 .268Italics indicates independent or foreign league; statistics not included in totals

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2015 SEASON Appeared in 79 games (29 starts) in his first season with the White Sox ... played 27 games (17 starts) in right field, 11 (10) in center and 10 (two) in right (did not commit an error). Made 37 appearances as a pinch hitter, going 8-30 (.267) with two doubles, one triple, six RBI, three walks and five runs scored ... ranked among the American League pinch leaders in runs scored (T2nd), hits (3rd), average (3rd) and RBI (T6th). Hit .275 (33-120) vs. right-handers, .325 (13-40) with RISP and .300 (6-20) in the leadoff spot. Went 0-1 as a pinch hitter on Opening Day at Kansas City ... recorded a game-winning, pinch RBI single in the eighth on 4/11 vs. Minnesota ... made his first start on 4/15 at Cleveland. Started three straight games in center field from 5/1-3 at Minnesota and five games in a row from 5/25-29 (.300, 6-20). Hit a game-winning, RBI double as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning on 7/5 vs. Baltimore ... his pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the seventh inning on 7/10 at Wrigley Field was the difference in a 1-0 Sox win ... forced extra innings with a game-tying, two-run double off Greg Holland in the ninth on 7/18 vs. Kansas City. Was on the disabled list on 8/1-16 with a strained left hamstring ... appeared in three games with Class AAA Charlotte on a rehab assignment. Connected on a game-winning, pinch-hit, two-run triple in the seventh inning on 9/3 at Minnesota and a game-tying, RBI double as a pinch hitter in the ninth on 10/3 vs. Detroit.

2014 SEASON Combined to hit .145 (16-110) with two home runs and nine RBI in 38 games between the Angels and Cleveland. Opened the season with Class AAA Salt Lake, going 9-24 (.375) with a double, two triples, home run, four RBI and five runs scored in his first five games before being recalled by the Angels on 4/9. Hit a two-run home run off Dillon Gee in his first game on 4/11 vs. New York-NL … matched his career high with three hits on 4/13 vs. the Mets … connected on his second career leadoff home run on 4/19 at Detroit (off Max Scherzer). Was optioned to Salt Lake on 5/3 after hitting .173 (14-81) in 19 games with the Angels … recorded six straight multihit efforts from 5/4-9, going 13-26 (.500) … collected four hits on 6/27 at Fresno and 7/9 vs. Tacoma. Was recalled by the Angels a second time on 7/26 … played in two games before being optioned back to Salt Lake on 8/2 … went 4-4 on 8/23 vs. Round Rock … homered on 8/29 and 9/1 at El Paso. Was designated for assignment on 9/2 and claimed off waivers by the Indians on 9/5 … made his Cleveland debut on 9/6 vs. the White Sox. Was claimed off waivers by the White Sox on 11/3 (acquisition recommended by Joe Butler)..

2013 SEASON Spent his first full season in the major leagues with the Angels, hitting .293 (128-437) with 20 doubles, three triples, two home runs, 39 RBI and 60 runs scored. Led American League rookies in hits, runs scored and multihit games (37), tied for the lead in total bases (160), ranked second in doubles and third in average. Joined Mark Trumbo (2011) and Mike Trout (2012) as the third straight Angels rookie to collect 120-plus hits in a season … became the first Angels left-handed batter to hit .290-plus in a season since Garret Anderson (.321) in 1995. Was the Angels recipient of the “Heart and Hustle” Award. Joined Bobby Bonds (6/23/77) as the only players in Angels history to record two hits, two walks, two runs scored, two stolen bases and two RBI in a game on 6/23 vs. Pittsburgh. Went 3-5 with a career-high four RBI on 6/25 vs. Detroit … became the 16th Angels

leadoff hitter with three hits and four RBI in a game and first since Erick Aybar on 9/18/11. Hit his first major-league home run on 7/29 at Texas, a solo shot off Matt Garza … hit his first career leadoff homer on 8/20 vs. Cleveland (off Danny Salazar). Collected 33 hits in August, the most by an Angels rookie since David Eckstein in 2001 (41).

2012 SEASON Spent the season with Class AAA Oklahoma City in the Astros organization … went 5-5 on 4/28 vs. Round Rock … hit .397 (23-58) in July.

2011 SEASON Appeared in 37 games with Houston … his contract was purchased from Oklahoma City on 8/5 … made his major-league debut as a defensive replacement that night vs. Milwaukee … singled off Yovani Gallardo in his first at-bat. Was optioned back to Oklahoma City on 8/24 and recalled on 9/2 for the remainder of the season … went 3-3 on 9/13 vs. Philadelphia and 3-4 with a triple and three runs scored on 9/23 vs. Colorado. Was named to the Pacific Coast League mid-season All-Star Team … was cited by Baseball America as Possessing the Best Strike Zone Discipline in the Astros organization for the second straight season.

2010 SEASON Split the season between Class AA Corpus Christi and Class AAA Round Rock, hitting .292 (154-528) in 137 games … ranked second among Astros farmhands with 154 hits. Was named to the Texas League All-Star Team … played for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League.

2009 SEASON Led the California League in hits (175) and at-bats (556) and ranked among the leaders in runs scored (4th, 98), average (7th, .315), triples (7th, 11) and on-base percentage (8th, .389) at Class A Lancaster.

2008 SEASON Was named to the New York-Penn All-Star Team in his professional debut with Advanced Rookie Tri-City … was recommended/signed by Nick Venuto (Astros).

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Christine. Attended Ohio State University, where he hit .356 as a junior … graduated in 2005 from Galion (Ohio) High School, where he was a two-time All-State selection.

Given Name: Jack Burdett Shuck IIIBats: Left Throws: LeftHeight: 5-11 Weight: 195Opening Day Age: 28 (June 18, 1987)Birthplace/Residence: Westerville, Ohio/Gailion, OhioFirst Pro Contract: Houston Astros, selected in sixth round, 2008 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Indians, November 3, 2014.Major League Service: Two years, 111 days.

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YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2008 Tri-City .300 65 263 51 79 113 12 5 4 24 2 1 2 35 34 8 6 .385 .430 22009 Lancaster .315 133 *556 98 *175 230 30 11 1 36 4 0 4 64 55 18 9 .389 .414 42010 Corpus Christi .298 101 389 52 116 140 14 2 2 28 0 0 0 46 56 9 9 .372 .360 2 Round Rock .273 36 139 15 38 140 2 2 0 7 1 0 0 16 15 7 3 .348 .317 02011 Oklahoma City .297 108 354 60 105 44 11 7 0 30 4 1 4 56 30 20 11 .398 .367 1 HOUSTON .272 37 81 9 22 26 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 11 7 2 0 .359 .321 12012 Oklahoma City .298 115 315 49 94 111 11 3 0 33 2 2 0 39 20 12 8 .374 .352 52013 LOS ANGELES-AL .293 129 437 60 128 160 20 3 2 39 6 7 1 27 54 8 4 .331 .366 22014 Salt Lake .320 102 406 64 130 181 18 9 5 57 4 9 2 43 30 9 6 .383 .446 3 LOS ANGELES-AL .167 22 84 10 14 21 1 0 2 9 1 0 0 3 11 2 0 .195 .250 0 CLEVELAND .077 16 26 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .077 .077 0 2015 WHITE SOX .266 79 143 15 38 50 8 2 0 15 3 2 1 16 16 7 5 .340 .350 0 Charlotte .100 3 10 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 .182 .100 0MINOR TOTALS .303 663 2432 391 738 950 98 39 12 215 17 13 13 300 242 83 52 .381 .391 19A.L. TOTALS .264 246 690 87 182 233 29 5 4 63 10 9 2 46 82 17 9 .308 .338 2N.L. TOTALS .272 37 81 9 22 26 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 11 7 2 0 .359 .321 1M.L. TOTALS .265 283 771 96 204 259 31 6 4 66 10 9 2 57 89 19 9 .313 .336 3*Led League

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Blake Smith - rHP

2016 SEASON San Diego Padres selected Smith during the Rule Five Draft ... was returned to the White Sox on 3/27 after failing to remain on the Padres 25 man roster.

2015 SEASON Combined to go 2-5 with a 2.89 ERA in 44 games for Class AA Birmingham, Class AAA Charlotte, and Class AA Tulsa in the Dodgers organization. Was traded on 5/22 to the White Sox in exchange for Erik Surkamp. Went 1-2 with a 3.30 ERA in 24 games for Charlotte.

2014 SEASON Appeared in 22 games for Class A Rancho Cucamonga, posting a 3.54 ERA (11 ER/28.0 IP) ... led the Quakes in saves (9). Promoted to Class AA Chattanooga during the season ... made 26 relief appearances. Selected as the Dodger Pride Award winner for May after going 1-1 with five saves, posting a 3.77 ERA (6 ER/14.1 IP) ... struck out 13 against four walks in 11 games.

2013 SEASON Converted to pitcher prior to 2013 season

2011 SEASON Combined to hit a career-high .304 with 20 home runs and 73 RBI in 80 games with Class A Rancho Cucamonga and AZL Dodgers. Batted .333 with runners on base (51-for-153) and hit .324 (35-for-108) with runners

in scoring position. Batted .300 against right-handed pitcher (63-for-210) with Rancho Cucamonga. Following the season, played in the Panama Winter League, where he was named regular season MVP

2010 SEASON Named to the Midwest League Postseason All-Star Team after ranking fourth on the circuit with 19 home runs in 115 games with Class A Great Lakes Ranked among the team leaders in runs (77, 2nd), doubles (28, 3rd), RBI (76, 2nd), on-base percentage (.363, 2nd) and slugging percentage ((.488, 4th)

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Played three seasons at the University of California-Berkeley from 2007-09Earned 2009 First Team All-Pacific 10 Conference honors after batting .319 with 14 dobules, 10 homers, and 38 RBI in 53 games ... entered the season as a Baseball America Pre-Season Second Team All-American and appeared on USA Baseball’s Pre-Season Golden Spikes Award Watch List. Earned 2007 Honorable Mention All-Pac 10 accolades as a a freshman after hitting .320 with six homers and 30 RBI in 51 games. Was part of the Team USA squad that won the Gold Medal at the IV FISU World Collegiate Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic in 2008.

Given Name: Blake M. SmithBats: Left Throws: RightHeight: 6-2 Weight: 225Opening Day Age: 28 (December 9, 1987)Birthplace/Residence: Modesto, Calif.First Pro Contract: Los Angeles, selected in 2nd of 2009 First Year Player DraftSox Acquisition: Obtained from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for pitcher, Erik

Surkamp, May 22, 2015.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2013 Rancho Cucamonga 1-1 .500 7.78 21 0 0 0 0 19.2 20 20 17 2 4 19-0 12 4 1 .253 2014 Chattanooga 1-4 .200 4.05 26 0 0 0 2 33.1 35 19 15 2 3 16-1 33 5 0 .263 Rancho Cucamonga 1-3 .250 3.54 22 0 0 0 9 28.0 23 13 111 2 2 13-0 28 3 0 .221 2015 Tulsa 0-3 .000 1.62 16 0 0 0 3 16.2 8 4 3 1 2 9-2 16 3 0 .151 Birmingham 1-0 1.000 4.26 4 0 0 0 0 6.1 8 4 3 1 0 3-0 6 0 0 .296 Charlotte 1-2 .333 3.30 24 0 0 0 0 30.0 29 11 11 1 0 15-2 42 5 0 .244 MINOR TOTALS 5-13 .278 4.03 113 0 0 0 14 134.0 123 71 60 9 11 75-5 137 20 1 .239

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Kevan Smith - C

2015 SEASON Spent his fifth season in the White Sox organization at Class AAA Charlotte. Threw out 19.0 percent (19-82) of attempted basestealers. Hit .296 (34-115) with four home runs and 19 RBI vs. left-handed pitchers (.240/2 HR/17 RBI against righties) ... posted a .299 (47-157) average on the road, compared to a .222 (36-162) mark at home. Batted .316 (18-57) with eight RBI and seven multihit performances over 17 games in August. Was on the disabled list from 5/17-29 with back spasms. Homered in back-to-back games from 6/8-9. Went 4-4 with four RBI on 7/11 at Norfolk.

2014 SEASON Spent the season with Class AA Birmingham … ranked sixth in the organization in on-base percentage (.379) and seventh in average (.290). Was named a Southern League midseason All-Star. Threw out 33.3 percent (35-105) of attempted basestealers … batted .342 (26-76) vs. left-handers (.278 vs. RHP). Hit .302 (57-189) with 12 doubles, two triples, four home runs and 23 RBI in the first half and .280 (56-200) with nine doubles, six homers and 25 RBI after the break. Batted .358 (29-81) in 22 games in May and .293 (24-82) over 22 games in August. Compiled a season-high, 14-game hitting streak from 8/1-18 (.373, 19-51), eighth-longest in the SL during the season. Reached base in a season-high 19 consecutive games from 5/5-30 (28 hits and 12 walks). Appeared in 12 games with Glendale of the Arizona Fall League, batting .244 (11-45) with four doubles and five RBI. Entered the season rated by Baseball America as the Best Defensive Catcher in the White Sox organization.

2013 SEASON Spent the season with Class A Winston-Salem, appearing in 92 games at catcher and nine as the DH. Ranked among the Sox organizational leaders in RBI (T7th, 73), runs scored (9th, 66), slugging (9th, .464), hits (10th, 110), total bases (10th, 178) and extra-base hits (10th, 41). Threw out 24.8 percent (33-133) of attempted basestealers. Batted .281 (98-349) at catcher, .317 (26-82) vs. left-handers, .314 (61-194) at home and .313 (62-198) in the second half. Recorded a season-high .345 average in June and August … hit .325 (40-123) with four home runs and 58 RBI with RISP and .365 (19-52) with RISP/two outs. Collected four hits and four RBI on 6/27 vs. Salem. Hit safely in 11 of his final 12 games (seven multihit), batting .435 (20-46) with two homers, 10 RBI and seven runs scored.

2012 SEASON Appeared in 108 games between Class A Kannapolis and Winston-Salem, hitting .281 (117-417) with 30 doubles, 10 home runs, 83 RBI and 56 runs scored. Was named a South Atlantic League midseason All-Star. Batted .301 (72-239) with six home runs and 45 RBI in 76 games as the catcher … threw out 33.3 percent (35-105) of attempted basestealers. Began the season with Kannapolis and led the team in doubles (26) … hit .339 (20-59) in June. Was promoted to Winston-Salem on 7/25, where he spent the rest of the season … collected five RBI in his Dash debut on 7/26 vs. Carolina.

2011 SEASON Split time between Advanced Rookie Bristol and Advanced Rookie Great Falls, hitting .355 (72-203) with nine homers and 48 RBI in 56 games. Was ranked by Baseball America as the No. 17 Prospect in the Pioneer League No. 20 in the Appalachian League. Threw out 34.3 percent (23-67) of attempted basestealers. Led Bristol with a .396 (38-96) average and .740 slugging percentage before being promoted. Was named APPY Player of the Month for July and PL Batter of the Week for 7/18-24 … posted a 15-game hitting streak with Great Falls from 8/18-9/2 (.528, 28-53). Was recommended/signed by Phil Gulley.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … Twitter: @bass_slayer32. Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh … batted .375 with 40 doubles, six triples, 19 home runs and 123 RBI at Pitt. Was named First-Team All-Big East in 2010 and 2011 … led the league with a .396 average in 2011. Graduated in 2006 from Seneca Valley (Pa.) High School.

Given Name: Kevan Alan SmithBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-4 Weight: 230Opening Day Age: 27 (June 28, 1988)Birthplace/Residence: Pittsburgh, Pa.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in seventh round, June 2011 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG E2011 Bristol .396 26 96 24 38 71 10 1 7 32 0 0 2 14 14 1 2 .482 .740 4 Great Falls .318 30 107 22 34 56 12 2 2 16 0 1 5 14 16 1 0 .417 .523 32012 Kannapolis .282 86 340 48 96 143 26 0 7 60 1 4 9 25 62 0 1 .344 .421 7 Winston-Salem .273 22 77 8 21 38 4 2 3 23 0 3 1 5 17 0 0 .314 .494 22013 Winston-Salem .286 101 384 66 110 178 26 3 12 73 2 3 15 38 66 4 1 .370 .464 92014 Birmingham .290 106 389 45 113 170 21 3 10 48 2 3 9 46 68 1 1 .376 .437 10 2015 Charlotte .260 97 319 41 83 118 13 2 6 36 5 2 5 29 66 0 1 .330 .370 7MINOR TOTALS .289 468 1712 254 495 774 112 13 47 288 10 16 46 171 309 7 6 .366 .452 42

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Peter Tago - RHPGiven Name: Peter Clem TagoBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 215Opening Day Age: 23 (July 5, 1992)Birthplace/Residence: Harbor City, Calif./Phoenix, Ariz.First Pro Contract: Colorado Rockies, selected with sandwich pick (47th overall), June 2010 First-year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the Rule 5 draft, December 11, 2014.Major League Service: None.

2015 SEASON Spent his first season in the White Sox organization, going 3-1 with a 2.71 ERA (20 ER/66.1 IP), 15 saves and 73 strikeouts over 42 relief appearances between Class A Kannapolis, Class A Winston-Salem and Class AA Birmingham. Averaged 9.9 strikeouts per 9.0 IP … issued a career-low 29 walks and surren-dered just two home runs. Opened the season with Kannapolis, appearing in seven games and striking out 10 over 12.0 IP … was promoted to Winston-Salem on 5/4. Went 8-10 in save opportunities with the Dash … converted eight consecutive save chances from 5/21-7/23 … seven of the appearances were scoreless. Struck out 11.97 batters per 9.0 IP (47 SO/35.1 IP) with Winston-Salem … limited lefties to a .220 average (11-50). Was transferred to Birmingham on 7/25 for the remainder of the season … made 12 relief appearances (10 scoreless). Converted all six of his save chances with the Barons … worked 7.1 scoreless IP. Limited left-handers to a .125 average (3-24) and righties to an .086 mark (3-35) with Birmingham … opponents went just 1-17 (.059) with RISP. Made 10 appearances with Glendale in the Arizona Fall League, going 0-0 with a 2.79 ERA (3 ER/9.2 IP), one save, six strikeouts and just five hits allowed. Pitched for Lara in the Venezuelan Winter League … appeared in 10 games and recorded 15 strikeouts.

2014 SEASON Made 43 relief appearances with Class A Modesto in the Colorado organization … finished 14 games and struck out 48 … worked 2.0-plus IP 15 times.

2013 SEASON Combined to go 3-7 with a 7.39 ERA (55 ER/67.0 IP) and 44 strikeouts over 18 appearances (12 starts) between Class A Tri-City and Rookie Grand Junction. Started the season with Tri-City and made two starts before being transferred to Grand Junction, where he finished the season (16 appearances/10 starts).

2012 SEASON Spent the entire season with Tri-City, making 14 starts. Rated by Baseball America as the 29th-best prospect in the Rockies system.

2011 SEASON Made his pro debut with Class A Asheville … did not play in 2010 after being selected in the First-Year Player Draft. Tied for second on Asheville with 19 starts and ranked third with 90.1 IP. Entered the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 5 Prospect in the Colo-rado organization. Recommended/signed by Jon Lukens.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Lindsey … has one son: Kingston. Owns and operates Optimum Peak Performance, a sports training facility in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Is a 2010 graduate of Dana Hills (Calif.) High School … was named the California Powerade Player of the Year and a High School All-American following his senior season.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2011 Asheville 3-5 .375 7.07 19 19 0 0 0 90.1 88 74 71 10 11 72-0 58 16 1 .2672012 Tri-City 2-7 .222 5.47 14 14 0 0 0 72.1 68 48 44 4 10 39-0 37 11 0 .2492013 Tri-CIty 0-2 .000 9.00 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 5 11 9 0 2 10-0 6 6 0 .167 Grand Junction 3-5 .375 7.14 16 10 0 0 0 58.0 77 58 46 4 10 37-0 38 16 1 .3282014 Modesto 0-6 .000 6.00 43 0 0 0 0 60.0 64 51 40 4 7 47-3 48 16 1 .2812015 Kannapolis 0-1 .000 3.75 7 0 0 0 1 12.0 10 5 5 1 2 2-0 10 1 0 .238 Winston-Salem 2-0 1.000 2.80 23 0 0 0 8 35.1 33 11 11 1 2 18-0 47 6 0 .252 Birmingham 1-0 1.000 1.89 12 0 0 0 6 19.0 6 5 4 0 2 9-0 16 2 0 .102MINOR TOTALS 11-26 .297 5.81 136 45 0 0 15 356.0 351 263 230 24 46 234-3 260 74 3 .264

Royal Round-UpBrian Daubach had back-to-back seasons of 40 or more doubles for the Knights in 1997-1998. His 1998 campaign places him first in two cat-egories in the Knights single-season record book, doubles and runs scored. It also places him in the top ten for batting average, games,

hits, home runs, RBIs, and walks.

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Jacob Turner - RHP

2015 SEASON Missed the entire season due to inflammation in his right shoulder ... made two rehab starts with Class AA Tennessee in the Cubs organization. Was claimed by the White Sox off waitvers from the Cubs 10/27.

2014 SEASON Made his first career Opening Day roster with Miami. Went 6-11 with a 6.13 ERA (77 ER/113.0 IP) and 71 strikeouts over 28 games (18 starts) between Miami and the Cubs. Established career highs in wins and appearances. Was designated for assignment on 8/5 ... was traded by Miami to the Cubs for Jose Arias and Tyler Bremer on 8/8. Posted a 6-9 record with a 6.39 ERA (66 ER/93.0 IP) over 18 starts and an 0-2 mark with a 4.95 ERA (11 ER/20.0 IP) in 10 relief appearances. Was placed on the Marlins’ disabled list on 4/ witha a strained right shoulder ... made two rehab starts with Class A Jupiter (4/23-28) before being reinstated on 5/3. Matched a career high with seven strikeouts on 5/18 at San Francisco and 9/1 vs. Milwaukee. Made his first career relief appearance on 6/16 vs. the Cubs, alloing one run over 1.0 IP. Recorded his first career hold on 8/19 vs. San Francisco.

2013 SEASON Set career bests in IP (118.0), strikeouts (77), starts (20) and ERA (3.74) with Miami. Began the season with Class AAA New Orleans ... was recalled by the Marlins on 5/31. Limited opponents to a .206 (22-107) average with RISP ... allowed just 11 home runs over 118.0 IP (0.84 HR/9.0 IP). Posted a 2.12 ERA (8 ER/34.0 IP) over five starts in June, the ninth-lowest mark in the National League during the month. Earned the win in his season debut on 5/31 vs. New York-NL, allowing five hits over 7.0 scoreless IP. Tossed his first career complete game on 6/29 vs. San Diego (W; 1 ER/9.0 IP), striking out a career-high seven batters. Went 0-7 with a 4.92 ERA (35 ER/64.0 IP) over his last 12 starts of the season.

2012 SEASON Started the season in the Detroit organization before being traded with catcher Rob Brantly and pitcher Brian Flynn to Miami in exchange for pitcher Anibal Sanchez and infielder Omar Infante on 7/23. Combined to go 2-5 with a 4.42 ERA (27 ER/55.0 IP) and 36 strikeouts over 10 starts between the Tigers and Marlins. Earned the win on 7/22 vs. the White Sox while the Tigers (3 ER/5.1 IP) ... recorded his first win with the Marlins on 9/14 vs. Cincinnati, tossing 7.0 scoreless IP. Became the youngest pitcher in major-league history to win a game for an American League team and National League team in the same season. Tossed a career-high 12.0 consecutive scoreless IP from 9/7-14. Went a combined 7-4 with a 2.98 ERA (32 ER/111.2 IP) and 73 strikeouts in 19 starts between Class AAA Toledo, Class A Lakeland and Class AAA New Orleans.

2011 SEASON Spent the majority of the season in the minors while also making three starts over two stints with Detroit. Made his major-league debut on 7/30 vs. the Angels ... suffered the loss, allowing two runs on three hits over 5.1 IP with six strikeouts ... recorded his first career strikeout in the scond inning (Howie Kendrick). Became the youngest (20 years, 69 days old) Detroit pitcher to make a start at Comerica Park, and the youngest overall to make his debut for the Tigers since Bruce Robbins (19 years old) on 7/28/79. Was optioned back to Toledo following his debut and recalled on 9/1. Went a combined 4-5 with a 3.44 ERA (50 ER/131.0 IP) and 110 strikeouts over 20 starts between Erie and Toledo. Was named an Eastern League midseason All-Star. Was selected to the U.S. Team in the Futures Game at Chase Field ... retired the only two batters he faced.

2010 SEASON Combined to go 2-3 with a 3.28 ERA (42 ER/115.1 IP) and 102 strikeouts in 24 games (23 starts) between Class A West Michigan and Class A Lakeland in his professional debut. Was named a Midwest League midseason All-Star. Was on West Michigan’s disabled list from 4/22-29 with a right forearm strain.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Kristen ... has one daughter: Hadley. Twitter: @Jacob_Turner22. Is a 2009 graduate of Westminster Christian Academy in Chesterfield, Mo. ... was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Missouri following his senior season. Was named a First-Team High School All-American by Baseball America in 2009. Participated in the Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic in 2008 ... went 5-2 with a 1.45 ERA (8 ER/49.2 IP) and 92 strikeouts as a junior.

Given Name: Jacob Edward TurnerBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-5 Weight: 215Opening Day Age: 24 (May 21, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: St. Charles, Mo./Chesterfield, Mo.First Pro Contract: Detroit Tigers, selected in the 1st round, June 2009 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Claimed off waivers from Chicago Cubs, October 27, 2015.Major League Service: Three years, 33 days.

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YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2010 Lakeland 4-2 .667 2.93 13 13 0 0 0 61.1 53 22 20 3 7 14-0 51 0 1 .231 West Michigan 2-3 .400 3.67 11 10 0 0 0 54.0 53 26 22 4 1 9-0 51 1 0 .2452011 Erie 3-5 .375 3.48 17 17 0 0 0 113.2 102 47 44 9 7 32-1 90 8 0 .239 Toledo 1-0 1.000 3.12 3 3 0 0 0 17.1 15 6 6 1 0 3-0 20 2 0 .227 DETROIT 0-1 .000 8.53 3 3 0 0 0 12.2 17 13 12 3 1 4-0 8 0 0 .3152012 Lakeland 1-2 .333 1.66 4 4 0 0 0 21.2 17 8 4 1 1 7-0 17 1 0 .218 Toledo 4-2 .667 3.16 10 10 1 1 0 62.2 52 23 22 2 2 24-1 40 1 0 .229 DETROIT 1-1 .500 8.03 3 3 0 0 0 12.1 17 11 11 4 0 7-1 7 1 0 .321 New Orleans 2-0 1.000 1.98 5 5 0 0 0 27.1 27 6 6 2 0 12-1 16 2 0 .267 MIAMI 1-4 .200 3.38 7 7 0 0 0 42.2 33 21 16 5 0 9-2 29 4 0 .2082013 New Orleans 3-4 .429 4.47 10 10 0 0 0 56.1 59 35 28 7 3 14-1 35 4 1 .268 MIAMI 3-8 .273 3.74 20 20 1 0 0 118.0 116 55 49 11 4 54-5 77 11 0 .2622014 MIAMI 4-7 .364 5.97 20 12 0 0 0 78.1 106 54 52 8 1 23-1 54 3 1 .328 Jupiter 1-1 .500 2.45 2 2 0 0 0 11.0 7 3 3 1 0 1-0 10 0 0 .179 CHICAGO-NL 2-4 .333 6.49 8 6 0 0 0 34.2 42 27 25 4 0 10-1 17 3 0 .3132015 T ennessee 1-1 .500 2.00 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 5 2 2 1 0 2-0 7 2 0 .161 MINOR TOTALS 22-20 .524 3.25 77 76 1 1 0 434.1 390 178 157 31 21 118-4 337 21 2 .239 A.L. TOTALS 1-2 .333 8.28 6 6 0 0 0 25.0 34 24 23 7 1 11-1 15 1 0 .318 N.L. TOTALS 10-23 .303 4.67 55 45 1 0 0 273.2 297 157 142 28 5 96-9 177 21 1 .280 MLB TOTALS 11-25 .306 4.97 61 51 1 0 0 298.2 331 181 165 35 6 107-10 192 22 1 .284

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Chris Volstad - RHPGiven Name: Christopher Kenneth VolstadBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-8 Weight: 230Opening Day Age: 29 (September 23, 1986)Birthplace/Residence: Palm Beach Gardens, FLFirst Pro Contract: Florida Marlins, selected in the 1st round, June 2005 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, March 24, 2016.Major League Service: Four years, 53 days

2015 SEASON Spent the majority of the season with Class AAA Indianapolis in the Pirates organization. Went 11-7 with a 3.18 ERA (55 ER/155.2 IP) in 27 appearances Allowed three runs or less in every start between 6/6-8-5 Went 7-2 with a 2.67 ERA (23 ER/77.2 IP) in 14 road appearances Appeared in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates (6/24) ... allowed two hits in two innings without surrendering a run.

2014 SEASON Signed by Doosan of the Korean Baseball Organization prior to the season on 12/28 Went 5-7 with a 6.21 ERA (60 ER/87.0 IP) and 32 strikeouts in 17 starts Led Doosan starters with just eight homers in 87.0 innings Ranked fourth on staff in innings pitched and tied for fourth in wins Signed by LAA to a minor-league contract on 7/8 ... made seven starts (2 QS) with Class AAA Salt Lake ... went 2-1 with a 6.18 ERA (27 ER/29.1 IP) and 24 strikeouts. Allowed at least one homer in six of his seven Class AAA starts

2013 SEASON Signed by COL prior to the season on 3/29 Made the Rockies opening day roster Allowed 10 ER in 8.1 innings over six major league relief appearances Spent the majority fo the season with Class AAA Colorado Springs Ranked T-1st in the PCL with two complete games Went 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA in five starts with Licey in the Dominican Winter League

2012 SEASON Acquired by CHC from MIA in exchange for RHP Carlos Zambrano and cash considerations prior to the season on 1/5 Split the season between the Cubs and Class AAA Iowa Made the Cubs Opening Day roster Tossed 100.0+ MLB innings for the fourth consecutive season Dropped each of his first nine decisions in the big leagues

2011 SEASON Established a career high with 117 strikeouts in 29 big league starts with the Marlins Optioned to Class AAA New Orleans on 7/23 Recalled by the Marlins on 8/12 Finished the season with nine hits and two doubles for the Marlins (.196 average)

2010 SEASON Set career marks in victories (12), starts (30), complete games (two) and innings pitched (175.0) with Florida Tossed complete games on 5/1 vs. WSH and 9/20 vs STL Notched a career-long six-game win streak over his final eight MLB starts from 8/21-9/30 (3.75 ERA) ... his six wins were tied with Jon Lester (BOS), Brett Myers (HOU) and Carlos Zambrano (CHC) for most int he majors during that stretch

2009 SEASON Made his first MLB Opening Day roster with the Marlins Tossed his first career complete-game shutout on 7/8 at SF His shutout at the age of 22 years, nine months and 16 days marked the third-youngest Marlin to accomplish the feat according to Elias (Dontrelle Willis, 2003 and Annibal Sanchez, 2006)

2008 SEASON Named Marlins Rookie of the Year after splitting the campaign between the big leagues and Class AA Carolina Selected as a Southern League All-Star while with the Mudcats Had contract purchased by Florida on 7/6 and earned the win in relief during his Major League debut that night at Colorado Inserted into the starting rotation on 7/11 Finished one out shy of a complete game during his first MLB start on 7/11 at LAD Became the sixth player since 1971 to record a win in his first two MLB appearances - one as a starter and the other in relief

2007 SEASON Combined between Class A Jupiter and Class AA Carolina to rank T-1st among Florida farmhands in wins (12), second in strikeouts (118) and sixth in ERA (4.16) Concluded the season ranked second among Jupiter pitchers in both strikeouts (93) and innings (126.0)

2006 SEASON Finished second among Marlins farmhands with 11 wins and fourth with a .579 winning percentage, 3.08 ERA and 152.0 innings for Class A Greensboro

2005 SEASON Named to the New York-Penn League All-Star Team after going 3-2 with a 2.13 ERA in seven starts with Short-Season Jamestown

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Selected by the Marlins in the 1st round (16th overall) in the 2005 first year player draft

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CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2005 GCL Marlins 1-1 .500 2.33 6 6 0 0 0 27.0 25 14 7 1 2 4-0 26 1 0 .243 Jamestown 3-2 .600 2.13 7 7 0 0 0 38.0 43 19 9 0 3 11-0 29 2 1 .2792006 Greensboro 11-8 .579 3.08 26 26 0 0 0 152.0 161 73 52 12 6 36-1 99 6 0 .2752007 Jupiter 8-9 .471 4.50 21 20 2 1 0 126.0 152 76 63 8 6 37-1 93 9 0 .293 Carolina 4-2 .667 3.16 7 7 0 0 0 42.2 41 19 15 4 1 10-0 25 3 0 .2522008 Carolina 4-4 .500 3.36 15 15 1 0 0 91.0 86 37 34 0 2 30-3 56 3 0 .251 FLORIDA 6-4 .600 2.88 15 14 0 0 0 84.1 76 30 27 3 5 36-4 52 0 0 .2402009 New Orleans 0-1 .000 6.75 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 5 3 3 2 0 2-0 7 0 0 .333 FLORIDA 9-13 .409 5.21 29 29 1 1 0 159.0 169 100 92 29 3 59-3 107 8 0 .2782010 New Orleans 1-0 1.000 3.18 3 3 0 0 0 17.0 13 6 6 1 0 9-0 13 0 0 .217 FLORIDA 12-9 .571 4.58 30 30 2 1 0 175.0 187 94 89 17 8 60-5 102 8 1 .2772011 New Orleans 1-1 .500 4.42 3 3 1 1 0 18.1 20 9 9 1 0 9-0 14 1 0 .290 FLORIDA 5-13 .278 4.89 29 29 0 0 0 165.2 187 96 90 23 1 49-6 117 2 1 .2892012 Iowa 3-5 .375 5.17 12 12 0 0 0 71.1 86 48 41 7 4 19-0 52 0 2 .296 CHICAGO (NL) 3-12 .200 6.31 21 21 0 0 0 111.1 137 81 78 16 3 43-4 61 2 1 .3062013 COLORADO 0-0 -- 10.80 6 0 0 0 0 8.1 19 10 10 1 2 1-0 3 0 0 .432 Colorado Springs 7-6 .538 4.58 23 22 2 0 0 127.2 156 68 65 12 2 44-1 57 5 0 .3082014 Salt Lake 2-1 .667 6.18 7 7 0 0 0 39.1 48 28 27 7 1 12-0 24 0 0 .2982015 PITTSBURGH 0-0 -- 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .286 Indianapolis 11-7 .611 3.18 27 25 0 0 0 155.2 159 61 55 3 9 43-3 97 6 0 .269 MINOR TOTALS 56-47 .544 3.82 158 154 6 2 0 910.0 995 461 386 58 36 266-9 592 36 3 .279M.L. TOTALS 35-51 .407 4.92 131 123 3 2 0 705.2 777 411 386 89 22 248-22 442 20 3 .283

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Josh Wall - RHPGiven Name: Joshua Michael WallBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-6 Weight: 220Opening Day Age: 29 (January 21, 1987)Birthplace/Residence: Baton Rouge, La.First Pro Contract: Los Angeles Dodgers, selected in the second round, June 2005 First-Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Signed as a free agent, December 18, 2015.Major League Service: 67 days.

2015 SEASON Spent the season with Class AAA Indianapolis in the Pittsburgh organization … 23 of his 29 appearances were scoreless … gave up eight of his 11 runs in three outings. Averaged 9.1 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (37 SO/36.2 IP) and held opponents to a .206 (27-131) average … right-handers hit just .176 (13-74). Began the season at extended spring training in Bradenton, Fla. … made his sea-son debut on 5/5 vs. Rochester, throwing 1.1 scoreless IP … was on the disabled list from 5/23-6/4 with a right forearm strain. Made eight straight scoreless appearances to end the season (10.0 IP), lowering his ERA from 3.38 to 2.45 … threw 3.0 scoreless IP on 8/16 vs. Durham.

2014 SEASON Spent time with Class AAA Salt Lake in the Angels system and Indianapolis (Pirates), posting a 3.25 ERA (16 ER/44.1 IP) with 46 strikeouts over 30 relief appearances. Opened the season with the Bees … was recalled by the Angels on 4/18 … allowed five runs without recording an out on 4/18 at Detroit and one run over 1.0 IP on 4/19 at Detroit. Was optioned to Salt Lake on 4/20 and claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh on 5/22 … spent the remainder of the season with Indianapolis … posted a 1.69 ERA (4 ER/21.1 IP) over his final 17 appearances.

2013 SEASON Made 25 appearances with Class AAA Albuquerque in the Dodgers organization and 20 with Class AAA New Orleans in the Miami Marlins system. Opened the season with the Isotopes … was recalled by the Dodgers on 4/15, where he made six relief appearances before being optioned back on 4/29. Was traded to the Marlins on 7/6 with pitchers Angel Sanchez and Steve Ames in exchange for pitcher Ricky Nolasco. Was claimed off waivers by the Angels on 10/4.

2012 SEASON Spent most of the season with Albuquerque, where he led the Pacific Coast League with 28 saves … converted 93.3 percent (28-30) of his save opportunities. Also pitched in seven games over three stints with the Dodgers … was recalled by the Dodgers on 7/14 … made his major-league debut on 7/22 at the Mets, earning the victory with a scoreless 11th inning. Was recalled a second time on 8/27, optioned on 8/30 and recalled for the third time on 9/4 … his final five outings with the Dodgers were scoreless (4.1 IP).

2011 SEASON Tied for fifth in the Southern League with 51 appearances with Class AA Chattanooga while pitching exclusively in relief for the first time in his career. Made eight relief appearances for Salt River in the Arizona Fall League, going 2-0 with a 2.16 ERA (2 ER/8.1 IP).

2010 SEASON Led the Midwest League with 151 strikeouts and ranked second with 153.0 IP with Class A Great Lakes. Struck out 10 or more batters four times, all in a six-start span from 5/29-7/2 … recorded a complete-game, three-hit shutout on 7/7 vs. Lansing.

2009 SEASON Spent his second straight season with Class A Inland Empire in the California League.

2008 SEASON Led Inland Empire with nine wins and ranked second on the team with 101 strikeouts.

2007 SEASON Led Class A Great Lakes with 24 starts and 129.1 IP …entered the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 15 Prospect in the Dodgers organization.

2006 SEASON Made 14 starts with Advanced Rookie Ogden in the Pioneer League.

2005 SEASON Made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Dodgers, appearing in five games (four starts).

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Married Kayli … Twitter: @Thegr8wall15. Graduated in 2005 from Central Private High School in Baker, La. … was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Louisiana after going 14-1 with a 0.93 ERA as a senior.

Royal Round-UpBilly McMillon’s record setting 1996 campaign made him the Knights leader in batting average in a single-season with .352. McMillon’s Knights career batting average of .325 places him second all-time. The outfielder played 154 games for the Knights over the 1996 and

1997 seasons.

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YEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2005 GCL Dodgers 1-3 .250 3.86 5 4 0 0 0 14.0 13 8 6 2 0 8-0 5 1 1 .2452006 Ogden 3-5 .375 5.86 14 14 0 0 0 66.0 80 56 43 5 4 33-1 41 12 0 .3052007 Great Lakes 6-10 .375 4.18 26 24 1 0 1 129.1 136 71 60 8 10 48-1 103 10 1 .2692008 Inland Empire 9-6 .600 6.28 27 25 0 0 0 129.0 152 92 90 12 11 63-0 101 13 1 .2972009 Inland Empire 5-8 .385 5.98 23 22 0 0 0 111.1 135 85 74 9 11 51-1 77 10 1 .3102010 Great Lakes 9-7 .563 4.24 26 26 1 1 0 153.0 144 80 72 11 14 68-0 *151 20 0 .2482011 Chattanooga 4-5 .444 3.93 51 0 0 0 1 68.2 72 34 30 6 3 27-1 57 4 0 .2712012 Albuquerque 2-1 .667 4.53 55 0 0 0 *28 53.2 50 30 27 7 2 20-0 52 4 0 .242 LOS ANGELES-NL 1-0 1.000 4.76 7 0 0 0 0 5.2 3 3 3 1 1 1-0 4 2 0 .1882013 Albuquerque 1-2 .333 5.60 25 0 0 0 3 27.1 27 19 17 3 0 16-1 25 6 0 .270 LOS ANGELES-NL 0-1 .000 18.00 6 0 0 0 0 7.0 17 14 14 2 0 6-3 7 0 0 .486 New Orleans 1-1 .500 3.27 20 0 0 0 1 22.0 23 9 8 0 1 8-0 21 4 0 .2642014 Salt Lake 0-0 .000 4.35 8 0 0 0 1 10.1 11 7 5 0 0 5-0 11 1 0 .262 LOS ANGELES-AL 0-0 .000 54.00 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 5 6 6 0 0 3-0 0 0 0 .714 Indianapolis 0-3 .000 2.91 28 0 0 0 3 34.0 35 15 11 2 1 14-1 35 6 0 .2632015 Indianapolis 2-3 .400 2.45 29 0 0 0 0 36.2 27 11 10 1 5 10-2 37 4 0 .206MINOR TOTALS 43-54 .433 4.77 337 115 2 1 38 855.1 905 517 453 66 62 371-8 716 95 4 .273N.L. TOTALS 1-1 .500 12.08 13 0 0 0 0 12.2 20 17 17 3 1 7-3 11 2 0 .370A.L. TOTALS 0-0 .000 54.00 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 5 6 6 0 0 3-0 0 0 0 .714MLB TOTALS 1-1 .500 15.15 15 0 0 0 0 13.2 25 23 23 3 1 10-3 11 2 0 .410*Led League

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2015 SEASON Spent most of the season with the White Sox … posted a 3.95 ERA (6 ER/13.2 IP) in 15 road appearances (8.27 mark at home) … worked 4.2 scoreless IP on zero rest. Was recalled from Class AAA Charlotte on 4/26 as the 26th player prior to Chicago’s game vs. Kansas City … did not pitch and was optioned back to the Knights following the game. Was recalled a second time on 5/28 and made his season debut that day in Game 2 at Baltimore (1.0 scoreless IP). Did not allow an earned run over his first 10 games (11.0 IP) of the season. Earned his first win on 6/30 at St. Louis (0.2 scoreless IP). Surrendered his first earned run on 7/5 vs. Baltimore. Was on the 15-day disabled list from 8/5-29 with a mid right back strain … made three appearances with Charlotte on his injury rehab assignment before being reinstated on 8/29. Surrendered at least one run in seven of his final 11 appearances from 8/4-10/4 (multiple runs five times). Opened the season with Charlotte and made 18 relief appearances … converted both of his save opportunities and worked 2.0-plus IP eight times … did not allow a hit six times. Made four straight scoreless appearances of at least 2.0 IP from 4/27-5/10 … earned the save on 5/10 at Toledo. Worked 2.0 scoreless IP and 2.2 scoreless IP in his final two outings on 5/21 and 5/25 before being recalled in April.

2014 SEASON AL Relief Leaders: T6th in wins (6); T8th in GIDP (8). Made his first Opening Day roster with the White Sox … ranked third on the club with 57 appear-ances … 46 of his outings were at least 1.0 IP. Recorded a 3.12 ERA (14 ER/40.1 IP) in the first half, compared to a 5.27 mark (16 ER/27.1 IP) after the break. Averaged 7.8 strikeouts (58 SO) and 5.6 walks (42 BB) per 9.0 IP … limited left-handers to a .217 average (25-115), and first batters faced went 10-49 (.204). Struck out three over 2.2 IP in his season debut on 4/3 vs. Minnesota (2.2 IP) … posted his first hold on 4/10 vs. Cleveland, throwing 2.0 scoreless IP. Earned his first major-league win on 4/15 vs. Boston (threw one pitch to end the top of the eighth inning) … threw a career-high 3.0 IP (59 pitches) the next night vs. the Red Sox. Made six straight scoreless appearances from 4/27-5/10 (7.0 IP), allowing just four hits … pitched in three consecutive games from 5/4-6 (2.1 IP). Was 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA (2 ER/13.1 IP) in May … did not allow a run over seven straight outings from 5/17-6/8 (10.0 IP). Surrendered just one hit over five straight scoreless appearances (4.2 IP) from 7/22-29 … allowed a game-ending single to Martin Prado in the ninth inning on 8/22 at Yankee Stadium … made five straight scoreless outings from 8/28-9/8 (5.2 IP).

2013 SEASON Spent time with Class A Winston-Salem, Class AA Birmingham, Class AAA Charlotte and the White Sox … his contract was purchased by Chicago on 9/3. Made his major-league debut on 9/4 at Yankee Stadium, allowing one run in 1.0 IP … recorded his first career strikeout (Asdrubal Cabrera) on 9/14 vs. Cleveland. Worked 6.1 scoreless IP with seven strikeouts over his final four outings … threw 2.0 scoreless IP on 9/18 vs. Minnesota … posted his first hold on 9/28 vs. Kansas City. Combined to go 2-1 with a 1.87 ERA (13 ER/62.2 IP), 10 saves, 78 strikeouts and a .194 oppo-nents average (45-232) over 42 games at the three minor-league stops. Was 10-11 in save chances, converting his first eight … the 10 saves ranked third among White Sox farmhands. Averaged 11.2 strikeouts per 9.0 IP between the three clubs and struck out at least one batter 39 times. Limited right-handers to a .188 average (25-133), while lefties batted .202 (20-99) across all three stops. Made eight straight scoreless appearances (14.1 IP) from 5/10-6/6 … struck out five batters on 4/15 at Myrtle Beach and 7/9 vs. Durham … did not allow an earned run in his last 15 appearanc-es (20.2 IP) with the Knights from 7/12-8/31.

2012 SEASON Spent his first season in the Sox system with Class A Kannapolis … was obtained from Toronto with Myles Jaye in exchange for Jason Frasor on 1/1 (acquisition recommended by Joe Siers).

2011 SEASON Combined to go 4-5 with a 5.48 ERA (41 ER/67.1 IP) in 19 appearances (12 starts) between Class A Lansing and the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays.

2010 SEASON Went 1-7 with a 4.74 ERA (36 ER/68.1 IP) in 15 starts between Rookie Auburn and Lansing … entered 2010 rated by Baseball America as the No. 20 Prospect in the Toronto system.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT In 2014, visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Medical Center and participated in a USO lunch and pre-game military family ceremony.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single … has one daughter: Baylie. Attended Northwest Florida State College. Is a 2007 graduate of Heath High School in Paducah, Ky. Was selected by Arizona in the 18th round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft but did not sign.

2015 SEASON

Given Name: Robert McDaniel WebbBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-3 Weight: 215Opening Day Age: 26 (August 18, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: Paducah, Ky.First Pro Contract: Toronto Blue Jays, selected in the 18th round, June 2009 First Year Player Draft.Sox Acquisition: Obtained from Toronto with pitch Myles Jaye on January 1, 2012.Major League Service: One year, 158 days.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2010 Auburn 0-6 .000 5.24 13 13 0 0 0 56.2 69 43 33 4 9 26-0 39 2 1 .299 Lansing 1-1 .500 2.31 2 2 0 0 0 11.2 8 7 3 0 1 6-0 4 2 0 .1952011 GCL Blue Jays 0-0 .000 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 .333 Lansing 4-5 .444 5.59 18 12 0 0 2 66.0 80 53 41 7 6 24-0 51 3 1 .3032012 Kannapolis 1-8 .111 5.81 31 4 0 0 3 62.0 73 51 40 2 3 27-0 50 7 0 .2932013 Winston-Salem 1-0 1.000 0.00 8 0 0 0 2 15.0 10 2 0 0 0 5-0 19 1 1 .182 Birmingham 0-0 .000 1.77 13 0 0 0 4 20.1 11 4 4 0 1 5-0 21 1 0 .155 Charlotte 1-1 .500 2.96 21 0 0 0 4 27.1 24 15 9 1 0 17-0 38 5 0 .226 WHITE SOX 0-0 .000 3.18 9 0 0 0 0 11.1 9 4 4 0 0 4-0 10 1 0 .2202014 WHITE SOX 6-5 .545 3.99 57 0 0 0 0 67.2 59 31 30 6 2 42-5 58 13 0 .2382015 Charlotte 2-1 .667 3.81 18 0 0 0 2 28.1 25 12 12 3 2 15-0 24 4 0 .234 WHITE SOX 1-0 1.000 6.30 27 0 0 0 0 30.0 41 26 21 3 1 22-1 22 2 0 .325MINOR TOTALS 10-22 .313 4.43 125 31 0 0 17 288.2 302 187 142 17 22 125-0 246 26 3 .267MLB TOTALS 7-5 .583 4.54 93 0 0 0 0 109.0 109 61 55 9 3 68-6 90 16 0 .263

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2015 SEASON Was 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA (4 ER/25.1 IP) and 29 strikeouts in 18 games between Class A Winston-Salem and Class AA Birmingham Underwent season-ending right elbow surgery on 7/2.

2013 SEASON Combined to go 1-2 with a 2.43 ERA (18 ER/66.2 IP), 13 saves and 85 strikeouts over 44 relief appearances between Winston-Salem and Birmingham Tied for the organizational lead in saves Made four appearances in the SL playoffs, recording three saves and working 5.1 scoreless IP to help the Barons win the Southern League title Converted the save in the decisive Game 5 of the SL championship series vs. Mobile.

2012 SEASON Missed the entire season after undergoing thoracic spine surgery.

2011 SEASON Went 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA (4 ER/20.0 IP) over 17 relief appearances in professional debut with Advanced Rookie Great Falls.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Attended the University of Virginia, going 11-4 with a 3.79 ERA (64 ER/152.0 IP) in 36 games (27 starts) in two seasons Also attended Madison Area Technical College where he was named team Sportsman of the Year in 2009 Graduated in 2007 from Union Grove (Wis.) High School.

Given Name: Cody John WiniarskiBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-4 Weight: 205Opening Day Age: 26 (August 27, 1989)Birthplace/Residence: Racine, Wis./ Franksville, Wis.First Pro Contract: White Sox.Sox Acquisition: Selected in the 36th round, June 2011 First-Year Player Draft.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2011 Great Falls 1-1 .500 1.80 17 0 0 0 2 20.0 17 4 4 0 0 4-0 29 1 0 .2242012 DID NOT PLAY DUE TO INJURY2013 Winston-Salem 0-2 .000 2.91 36 0 0 0 10 55.2 49 18 18 3 1 25-0 67 3 0 .234 Birmingham 1-0 1.000 0.00 8 0 0 0 3 11.0 5 0 0 0 0 2-0 18 0 0 .1352014 Birmingham 1-4 .200 8.34 34 0 0 0 5 45.1 62 44 42 3 3 20-2 54 4 0 .3212015 Winston-Salem 0-0 .000 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 2-0 1 0 0 .250 Birmingham 1-0 1.000 1.54 17 0 0 0 6 23.1 16 5 4 1 0 7-0 28 2 0 .203MINOR TOTALS 4-7 .364 3.89 113 0 0 0 26 157.1 151 71 68 7 4 60-2 197 10 0 .251

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2016 SEASON Enters the season rated by MLB.com as the 26th-best prospect in the White Sox organization.

2015 SEASON Appeared in just 28 games with Class A Winston-Salem due to shoulder inuries. Posted a 1.10 ERA (2 ER/16.1 IP) with 16 strikeouts on the road ... averaged 9.5 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (40 SO/38.0 IP). Went 6-6 with a 1.80 ERA (2 ER/10.0 IP) in save changes. Was on the disabled list from 4/13-23 (strained right shoulder) and 5/17-6/13 (right shoulder inflammation). Recorded a 1.46 ERA (2 ER/12.1 IP) from 7/13-8/21)

2014 SEASON Spent the season with Class A Stockton in the Oakland organization … averaged 12.6 strikeouts per 9.0 IP (64 SO/45.2 IP) … limited left-handers to a .191 (13-68) average. Recorded a 2.87 ERA (5 ER/15.2 IP) in May, down from 17.18 (7 ER/3.2 IP) in April … went 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA (4 ER/18.0 IP) over his last 12 games. Struck out five batters on 5/6 at Visalia (2.0 IP) and 7/19 at Inland Empire (2.0) … tossed 7.0 consecutive scoreless IP from 7/1-16. Was acquired from Oakland on 12/9 with RHP Jeff Samardzija in exchange for RHP Chris Bassitt, C Josh Phegley, 1B Rangel Ravelo and INF Marcus Semien (acquisition recommended by Kevin Bootay and Bill Young).

2013 SEASON Went a combined 3-3 with a 3.69 ERA (31 ER/75.2 IP), one save and 68 strikeouts over 22 appearances (21 starts) between Class A Beloit and Stockton. Was rated by Baseball America following the season as the No. 4 prospect in Athletics organization. Went 0-1 with a 1.82 ERA (5 ER/24.2 IP) over his first nine starts of the season. Held hitters to a .196 (10-51) average with RISP while he was at Beloit. Was 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA (5 ER/23.1 IP) in his last five starts with the Snappers before being promoted to Stockton on 7/5. Tossed 5.0 IP or less in 20 of his 21 starts … tossed 5.1 scoreless IP on 7/26 vs. San Jose.

2012 SEASON Combined to go 1-4 with a 6.46 ERA (22 ER/30.2 IP) and 25 strikeouts over 14 games (12 starts) between Arizona League Athletics and Class A Vermont. Tossed 5.2 scoreless IP with seven strikeouts over his two relief appearances. Held opponents to a .205 (8-39) average with RISP and a .067 (1-15) mark with RISP/two outs. Was promoted to Vermont on 7/28, where he limited right-handers to a .149 (7-47) average. Struck out five batters over 2.2 IP on 8/21 at Staten Island.

2011 SEASON Missed the season while recovering from ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery in 2010.

2010 SEASON Made his professional debut with the AZL Athletics … underwent Tommy John surgery on 8/25.

2009 SEASON Missed the season with a strained right elbow. Entered the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 3 prospect in the Athletics organization and No. 54 in baseball.

MISCELLANEOUS/PERSONAL Single ... Twitter: @InoaMichael Attended Liceo Jose Dubeau in Puerto Plata Was the top international free agent when he signed with Oakland at age 16 on 7/2/08 … received a then-record 4.25-million signing bonus.

Given Name: Michael Jose Ynoa VenturaBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6-7 Weight: 210Opening Day Age: 24 (September 24, 1991)Birthplace/Residence: Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicFirst Pro Contract: Oakland Athletics, signed as a free agent, July 2, 2008.Sox Acquisition: Obtained from the Oakland A’s with RHP Jeff Samardzija in December 2014.Major League Service: None.

CAREER PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB W-L PCT ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB-I SO WP BK AVG2009 DID NOT PLAY DUE TO INJURY2010 AZL Athletics 0-1 .000 5.00 3 3 0 0 0 9.0 6 5 5 1 1 4-0 11 3 0 .1882011 DID NOT PLAY DUE TO INJURY2012 AZL Athletics 0-1 .000 5.40 6 6 0 0 0 10.0 11 7 6 1 1 9-0 6 1 0 .282 Vermont 1-3 .250 6.97 8 6 0 0 0 20.2 20 18 16 2 3 16-0 19 10 1 .2472013 Beloit 2-1 .667 2.14 15 15 0 0 0 54.2 45 19 13 3 7 18-0 48 5 1 .221 Stockton 1-2 .333 7.71 7 6 0 0 1 21.0 23 20 18 2 2 17-0 20 2 0 .2742014 Stockton 4-2 .667 5.52 31 0 0 0 0 45.2 42 28 28 5 5 21-2 64 7 0 .247 2015 Winston-Salem 0-2 .000 2.61 28 0 0 0 6 38.0 37 14 11 2 7 16-0 40 4 0 .255 MINOR TOTALS 8-12 .400 4.39 98 36 0 0 7 199.0 184 111 97 16 26 101-2 208 32 2 .244

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Jose AbreuAbreu has hit 66 home runs in his first two MLB seasons (2014-15)

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Team OfficersChairman.........................................................................................................................................................Jerry ReinsdorfSenior Executive Vice President........................................................................................................................Howard PizerExecutive Vice President....................................................................................................................................Ken WilliamsSr. Vice President, General Manager......................................................................................................................Rick HahnSr. Vice President, Administration.........................................................................................................................Tim BuzardSr. Vice President, Stadium Operations...........................................................................................................Terry SavariseVice President, Sales and Marketing.................................................................................................................Brooks BoyerSr. Vice President, Communications....................................................................................................................Scott ReifertVice President/Assistant General Manager............................................................................................................Buddy BellVice President, Human Resources and Risk Management.....................................................................................Moira FoyVice President, Community Relations/Executive Director, Chicago White Sox Charities............................Christine O’Reilly-RiordanVice President, Finance..........................................................................................................................................Bill WatersSecretary................................................................................................................................................................Adam KleinCorporate Counsel..............................................................................................................................................Allan Muchin

Baseball OperationsAssistant General Manager...............................................................................................................................Jeremy HaberSenior Director of Baseball Operations.................................................................................................................Dan FabianDirector of Team Travel...........................................................................................................................................Ed CassinSpecial Assistant to the Chairman....................................................................................................................Dennis GilbertSpecial Assistants to the Senior VP/General Manager.............................Marco Paddy, Bill Scherrer, Jim Thome, Dave YoakumMajor League Advance Scout/Special Instructor...................................................................................................Bryan LittleExecutive Assistant to the Senior VP/General Manager................................................................................Nancy NesnidalDirector of Baseball Operations.............................................................................................................................Daniel ZienTechnical Video Coordinator...................................................................................................................................Ross MikaBaseball Video Coordinator.............................................................................................................................Bryan JohnsonCoordinator of Baseball Information...............................................................................................................Dan StrittmatterDirector of Player Development.............................................................................................................................Nick CapraSenior Director of Minor League Operations..........................................................................................Grace Guerrero ZwitSenior Advisor to Scouting Operations...........................................................................................................Doug LaumannDirector of Amateur Scouting............................................................................................................................Nick HostetlerAdvisor to the Baseball Department...................................................................................................................Larry MonroeDirector of Arizona Facilities.................................................................................................................................Joe LachcikField Coordinator..............................................................................................................................................Kirk ChampionSenior Coordinator of Minor League Administration..........................................................................................Kathy PotoskiCoordinator of Latin American Operations..........................................................................................................Arturo PerezMinor League Clubhouse and Equipment Manager................................................................................................Dan FloodMinor League Assistant Clubhouse Manager...................................................................................................Bryant Biasotti

Media RelationsSenior Director of Media Relations......................................................................................................................Bob BeghtolAssistant Director of Media Relations....................................................................................................................Ray GarciaManager of Spanish Communications/Translator..................................................................................................Billy RussoCoordinator of Media Relations..................................................................................................................................Joe RotiCoordinator of Media Services.........................................................................................................................Megan Golden Team Photographer...............................................................................................................................................Ron Vesely

Field StaffManager........................................................................................................................................................... Robin VenturaPitching Coach.....................................................................................................................................................Don CooperHitting Coach..................................................................................................................................................Todd SteversonAssistant Hitting Coach........................................................................................................................................Greg SparksBench Coach.......................................................................................................................................................RickRenteriaFirst Base Coach.................................................................................................................................................Daryl BostonThird Base Coach...............................................................................................................................................Joe McEwingBullpen Coach..................................................................................................................................................Bobby ThigpenBullpen Catcher......................................................................................................................................................Mark Salas

WHITE SOX DIRECTORYChicago White Sox Phone: (312) 674-1000333 West 35th Street Fax: (312) 674-5116Chicago, Illinois 60616 www.whitesox.com

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As of Mar 31, 2016# Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB34 Matt Albers L-R 6’1” 225 Jan 20, 198354 Chris Beck* R-R 6’3” 225 Sep 4, 199063 Brandon Brennan* R-R 6’4” 220 July 26, 199167 Scott Carroll* R-R 6’4” 215 Sep 24, 198450 John Danks L-L 6’1” 210 Apr 15, 198533 Zach Duke L-L 6’2” 210 Apr 19, 198343 Dan Jennings L-L 6’3” 210 Apr 17, 198745 Erik Johnson* R-R 6’3” 230 Dec 30, 198965 Nate Jones R-R 6’5” 220 Jan 28, 198648 Tommy Kahnle* R-R 6’1” 235 Aug 7, 198991 Alex Katz L-L 5’10” 185 Oct 12, 199438 Mat Latos R-R 6’6” 245 Dec 9, 198752 Jake Petricka R-R 6’5” 220 Jun 5, 198857 Zach Putnam R-R 6’2” 220 Jul 3, 198762 Jose Quintana R-L 6’1” 220 Jan 24, 198930 David Robertson R-R 5’11” 195 Apr 9, 198555 Carlos Rodon L-L 6’3” 235 Dec 10, 199249 Chris Sale L-L 6’6” 180 Mar 30, 198940 Daniel Webb* R-R 6’3” 215 Aug 18, 198966 Michael Ynoa* R-R 6’7” 210 Sep 24, 1991 Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB31 Alex Avila L-R 5’11” 210 Jan 29, 198727 Dioner Navarro S-R 5’9” 215 Feb 9, 198461 Kevan Smith* R-R 6’4” 230 Jun 28, 1988 Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB79 Jose Abreu R-R 6’3” 255 Jan 29, 198722 Matt Davidson* R-R 6’2” 230 Mar 26, 199121 Todd Frazier R-R 6’3” 220 Feb 12, 198628 Leury Garcia* S-R 5’8” 170 Mar 18, 199115 Brett Lawrie R-R 6’0” 210 Jan 18, 19907 Jimmy Rollins S-R 5’7” 175 Nov 27, 197818 Tyler Saladino R-R 6’0” 200 Jul 20, 19895 Carlos Sanchez* S-R 5’11” 195 Jun 29, 1992 Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB53 Melky Cabrera S-L 5’10” 210 Aug 11, 19841 Adam Eaton L-L 5’8” 185 Dec 6, 198860 Daniel Fields* L-R 6’2” 215 Jan 23, 199126 Avisail Garcia R-R 6’4” 240 Jun 12, 199110 Austin Jackson R-R 6’1” 205 Feb 1, 198741 Jerry Sands R-R 6’4” 225 Sep 28, 198720 J.B. Shuck L-L 5’11” 195 Jun 18, 1987

* Not on Active Roster

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WHITE SOX 40-MAN ROSTER

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Rank Name Position 2015 rank 2015 Notable1. Tim Anderson SS 2nd 1st in Southern League in hits (160), runs (79), & stolen bases (49)2. Carson Fulmer RHP Drafted Selected #8 overall; Vanderbilt3. Frankie Montas RHP 5th 4th in Southern League in ERA (2.97) & WHIP (1.22)4. Spencer Adams RHP 3rd 12-5, 2.99 ERA in 24 Class-A starts5. Trayce Thompson OF 18th Hit .295 with 5 HRs in 44 games with the White Sox6. Trey Michalczewski 3B 8th 2nd in Carolina League in doubles (35) & RBIs (75)7. Jacob May OF 10th 2nd in Southern League in stolen bases (37)8. Micah Johnson 3B 4th Hit .315 with 28 stolen bases in 78 games with Charlotte9. Tyler Danish RHP 7th Southern League’s youngest starter at age 2010. Adam Engel OF 23rd 1st in Carolina League in stolen bases (65) & runs (90)11. Jordan Guerrero LHP NR Led all White Sox system with 148 strikeouts12. Courtney Hawkins OF 9th 55 Hrs in 362 career games13. Corey Zangari 1B Drafted Selected 6th Round; Albert HS (OK)14. Brian Clark LHP NR Did not allow a HR in 89 IP15. Jordan Stephens RHP Drafted Selected 5th Round; Rice16. Micker Adolfo OF 6th 21 hits in 22 games in the Rookie-level Arizona League17. Myles Jaye RHP NR 3.29 ERA in 26 starts with Double-A Birmingham18. Zach Erwin LHP Drafted Selected 4th Round; Clemson19. Chris Beck RHP 11th 3.15 ERA in 10 starts with Triple-A Charlotte20. Jason Coats OF NR Ranked 3rd in IL with 81 RBIs while hitting 17 HRs21. Thad Lowry RHP 17th 151 IP at low Class-A Kannapolis22. Jake Peter 2B/SS 24th 1st out of Carolina League 2B in double plays turned23. J.B. Wendelken RHP NR 69 Ks in 59 IP between Double-A and Triple-A24. Robin Leyer RHP NR 30 Ks in 12 games with Double-A Birmingham25. Brandon Brennan RHP NR 3.55 ERA in 12 starts with Winston-Salem26. Seby Zavala C Drafted Selected 12th Round; San Diego State27. Johan Cruz 3B/SS NR 8th in Pioneer League in batting average (.312)28. Eddy Alvarez SS/2B NR Hit .296/.409/.424 with 88 walks and 53 stolen bases29. Danny Hayes 1B NR Led the Southern League in walks (98)30. Matt Davidson 3B 14th Led the IL in HRs (23)

* Rankings by Baseball America

WHITE SOX TOP 30 PROSPECTS

Courtney Hawkins

Hawkins was the 13th overall pick in the 2012 Amateur Draft

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MISC. PROSPECT RANKINGS

Top Prospects of the Decade

YEAR PLAYER, POS 2015 ORG. 2006 Bobby Jenks, RHP Out of Baseball2007 Ryan Sweeney, OF Out of Baseball2008 Aaron Poreda, LHP Yomiuri (Japan)2009 Gordon Beckham, SS White Sox2010 Jared Mitchell, OF Angels2011 Chris Sale, LHP White Sox2012 Addison Reed, RHP Mets2013 Courtney Hawkins, OF White Sox2014 Jose Abreu, 1B White Sox2015 Carlos Rodon, LHP White Sox

Top Draft Picks of the Decade

YEAR PLAYER, POS 2015 ORG. 2006 Kyle McCulloch, RHP Out of Baseball2007 Aaron Poreda, LHP Yomiuri (Japan)2008 Gordon Becham, SS White Sox2009 Jared Mitchell, OF Angels2010 Chris Sale, LHP White Sox2011 Keenyn Walker, OF White Sox2012 Courtney Hawkins, OF White Sox2013 Tim Anderson, SS White Sox2014 Carlos Rodon, LHP White Sox2015 Carson Fulmer, RHP White Sox

2016 Best Tool Best Hitter for Average Tim AndersonBest Hitter for Power Courtney HawkinsBest Strike-Zone Discipline Jake PeterFastest Baserunner Adam EngelBest Athlete Tim AndersonBest Fastball Frankie MontasBest Curveball Carson FulmerBest Slider Jordan GuerreroBest Changeup Tyler DanishBest Control Spencer AdamBest Defensive Catcher Seby ZavalaBest Defensive Infielder Cleuluis RondonBest Infield Arm Trey MichalczewskiBest Defensive Outfielder Adam EngelBest Outfield Arm Courtney Hawkins* Rankings by Baseball America

Top 10 Draft Selections in 2015

Rd (ov.) PLAYER, POS School 1 (8) Carson Fulmer, RHP Vanderbilt4 (112) Zack Erwin, LHP Clemson5 (142) Jordan Stephens, RHP Rice6 (172) Corey Zangari, 1B Carl Albert HS (OK)7 (202) Blake Hickman, RHP Iowa8 (232) Casey Schroeder, C Coastal Carolina9 (262) Ryan Hinchley, LHP Illinois at Chicago10 (292) Jackson Glines, CF Michigan11 (322) Danny Dopico, RHP Florida Int’n12 (352 Seby Zavala, C San Diego State

Selected in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2015amateur draft

Carson Fulmer

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WHITE SOX FARM SYSTEM

2015 Record.........................................................64-74Manager..........................................Tommy ThompsonPitching Coach..........................................Matt ZaleskiHitting Coach.............................................Willie HarrisTrainer.....................................................Margaret RallConditioning........................................Goldy SimmonsGeneral Manager.................................Scott ReasonerPublic Relations Contact......................Scott ReasonerE-Mail [email protected], Cap........................Centene Stadium (4,201)Sox Affiliation...............................................since 2003Telephone.............................................(406) 452-5311Website.......................................www.gfvoyagers.com

Great Falls VoyagersBirmingham Barons

2015 Record.........................................................69-70Manager................................................Ryan NewmanPitching Coach..........................................J.R. PerdewHitting Coach........................................Jaime DismukeTrainer........................................................James KrukConditioning..........................................Tim RodmakerGeneral Manager...............................Jonathan NelsonMedia Relations Director....................Michael GuzmanE-Mail [email protected], Capacity......................Regions Field (8,500)Sox Affiliation...............................................since 1986PR Telephone..........................(205) 988-3200, ext. 17Press Box................................(205) 988-3200, ext. 28Website.............................................www.barons.com

1015 25th Street North,Great Falls, MT 59401

Winston-Salem Dash

2015 Record.........................................................75-63Manager....................................................Joel SkinnerPitching Coach........................................Jose BautistaHitting Coach.............................................Charlie PoeTrainer..........................................................Josh FallinConditioning...........................................George TimkeVP, Baseball Operations..........................Ryan ManuelDirector of Media Relations.....................Brian BoeschE-Mail...............................brian.boesch@wsdash.comStadium, Capacity.....................BB&T BallPark (5,500)Sox Affiliation...............................................since 1997PR Telephone.......................................(336) 714-6874Press Box.............................................(336) 331-3816Website............................................www.wsdash.com

2015 Record.........................................................64-74Manager...............................................Cole ArmstrongPitching Coach.....................................Brian DrahmanHitting Coach........................................Justin JirscheleTrainer........................................................... Joe GeckConditioning..................................................Bret KellyGeneral Manager.......................................Randy LongDirector of Media Relations....................Josh FeldmanE-Mail...................jfeldman@intimidatorsbaseball.comStadium, Cap............CMC-NorthEast Stadium (4,700)Sox Affiliation...............................................since 2001PR Telephone.......................................(704) 932-3267Press Box.............................................(704) 933-7800Website.........................www.intimidatorsbaseball.com

Kannapolis IntimidatorsP.O. Box 64,

Kannapolis, NC 28082

926 Brookstown Avenue,Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Arizona Rookie League2015 Record.........................................................30-25Manager.................................................Mike GellingerPitching Coach.............................................Felipe LiraHitting Coach...............................................Gary WardTrainer........................................................Cory BartonConditioning..........................................Ibrahim Rivera

Dominican AcademyAcademy/Field Coordinator..................Rafael SantanaManager.....................................................Julio ValdezPitching Coach.....................................Leo HernandezPitching Coach..............................................Jose BritoHitting Coach.......................................Angel GonzalezInfield Coach......................................Guillermo ReyesOutfield Coach............................................Rafael RijoTrainer....................................................Jose Del VillarConditioning............................................Pedro Gomez

1401 1st Avenue South,Birmingham, AL 35233

Eddy Alvarez

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INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Byron buxtonThe Minnesota Twins prospect is ranked number two on the baseball america list of top prospects

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INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE INFO

PRESIDENT/TREASURER:VICE PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENTCORPORATE SECRETARYASSISTANT TO PRESIDENTOFFICE MANAGERYEARS ACTIVENUMBER OF GAMESROSTER LIMIT2015 TRIPLE-A ALL-STAR GAME

2015 TRIPLE-A NAT’L CHAMP.

Randy A. MobleyDave Rosenfield

Anthony “Tex” SimoneMax Schumacher

Chris SpragueGretchen Addison

1884-Present14425

July 13, 2016BB&T Ballpark; Charlotte, NC

September 20, 2016Autozone Park; Memphis, TN

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OFFICE55 SOUTH HIGH STREET

SUITE 202DUBLIN, OH 43017

PHONE: (614) 791-9300FAX: (614) 791-9009www.ILBaseball.com

Professional baseball was still in its early stages when the International League was founded in 1884 and de-spite numerous name changes, the IL has gone on to achieve the longest continual history of any minor league. “International League” was first used during the circuit’s third year of oper-ation. Although other titles were tried in later seasons, the league returned again and again to “International League,” which has remained the of-ficial title since 1920. The Charlotte Knights have been a member of the International League since 1993. The franchise has won two Governors’ Cup Championships (1993,1999).

HISTORY

2015 INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE STANDINGSSOUTH

Norfolk 78 66 -Gwinnett 77 67 1.0Charlotte 74 70 4.0Durham 74 70 4.0

NORTHScranton/WB 81 63 -Rochester 77 67 4.0Buffalo 68 76 13.0Syracuse 66 78 15.0Lehigh Valley 63 81 18.0Pawtucket 59 85 22.0

WESTColumbus 83 61 -*Indianapolis 83 61 -Louisville 64 80Toledo 61 83

* Wild Card Winner

2015 GOVERNORS’ CUP PLAYOFFSRound 1. South/West

G1: Columbus 5, Norfolk, 2G2: Norfolk 6, Columbus 1G3: Columbus 6, Norfolk 2G4: Norfolk 6, Columbus 5G5: Columbus 5, Norfolk 0Columbus wins series 3-2

Round 1. North/Wild CardG1: Indianapolis 7, Scranton/WB 3G2: Indianapolis 6, Scranton/WB 1G3: Indianapolis 4, Scranton/WB 2

Indianapolis wins series 3-0

Championship Series (Best-of-Five)G1: Columbus 6, Indianapolis 5G2: Columbus 5, Indianapolis 4G3: Indianapolis 6, Columbus 5G4: Indianapolis 5, Columbus 4G5: Columbus 3, Indianapolis 0

Columbus wins IL Governors’ Cup Championship, 3-2

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2015 IL POST SEASON ALL-STAR TEAM

POSITION PLAYER TEAM 2015 STATSCatcher Elias Diaz Indianapolis .271-4-47 in 93 G First Base Reynaldo Rodriguez Rochester .255-16-80 in 132 GSecond Base James Beresford Rochester .307-1-50 in 129 GThird Base Matt Hague Buffalo .338-11-92 in 136 GShortstop Dixon Machado Toledo .261-4-48 in 127 GOutfield Jesus Aguilar Columbus .267-19-93 in 131 GOutfield Ben Gamel Scranton/WB .300-10-64 in 129 GOutfield Brian Bogusevic Lehigh Valley .296-12-57 in 118 GDesignated hitter Dariel Alvarez Norfolk .275-16-72 in 130 G Utility Taylor Motter Durham .292-14-72 in 127 GStarting Pitcher Erik Johnson Charlotte 11-8, 2.37 ERA in 23 GRelief Pitcher Oliver Drake Norfolk 1-2, 23 SV, 0.82 in 42 G---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Matt Hague, BUFMOST VALUABLE PITCHER: Erik Johnson, CHAROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Ben Gamel, SWBMANAGER OF THE YEAR: Ron Johnson, NOREXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR: Mike Burling, DUR

2015 IL PLAYERS-OF-THE-WEEK BATTERS-OF-THE-WEEK PITCHERS-OF-THE-WEEKAPR 9-12 Jefry Marte, TOL Dylan Floro, DURAPR 13-19 Carlos Sanchez, CHA Pat Dean, ROCAPR 20-26 Chris Colabello, BUF Brian Johnson, PAWAPR 27-MAY 3 Carlos Sanchez, CHA Adrian Sampson, INDMAY 4-10 Brian Bogusevic, LHV Matt Wisler, GWNMAY 11-17 Rob Refsnyder, SWB Tommy Milone, ROCMAY 18-24 Matt Hague, BUF Tommy Milone, ROCMAY 25-31 Cole Figueroa, SWB Matt Wisler, GWNJUN 1-7 Francisco Lindor, COL Adrian Sampson, INDJUN 8-14 Corey Brown, DUR Chris Jones, NORJUN 15-21 Kevin Keyes, SYR Erik Johnson, CHAJUN 22-28 Yorman Rodriguez, LOU Tyler Duffey, ROCJUN 29-JUL 5 Taylor Motter, DUR Angel Sanchez, INDJUL 6-12 Oswaldo Arcia, ROC Kyle Drabek, CHAJUL 13-19 Micah Johnson, CHA Jesse Biddle, LHVJUL 20-26 Christian Walker, NOR Randy Wolf, BUFJUL 27-AUG 2 Reynaldo Rodriguez, ROC Robert Stephenson, LOUAUG 3-9 Greg Bird, SWB Jerad Eickhoff, LHVAUG 10-16 Byron Buxton, ROC Chris Jones, NORAUG 17-24 Richie Shaffer, DUR Pat Dean, ROCAUG 24-31 Audy Ciriaco, COL Logan Darnell, ROCAUG 31-SEP 7 Bradin Hagens, DUR

TOTAL OPENINGS AVGCharlotte669,398 71 9,428 Indianapolis662,536 71 9,331 Columbus622,096 69 9,016Lehigh Valley613,815 70 8,769Buffalo551,303 67 8,228Durham554,788 71 7,814Toledo531,249 69 7,699Louisville527,588 70 7,537Pawtucket466,600 71 6,572Rochester440,360 70 6,291Norfolk386,402 67 5,767Scranton/WB402,731 70 5,753Gwinnett270,336 71 3,808Syracuse262,408 69 3,803

2015 ATTENDANCE

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IL TEAM RANKINGS

2015 INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE TEAM HITTINGTEAM BATTING AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CSScranton/WB .271 144 4915 622 524 1332 1910 247 32 89 584 23 47 47 Rochester .262 144 4814 611 535 1263 1831 227 28 95 574 15 46 29 Indianapolis .260 144 4799 582 516 1246 1773 227 45 70 540 77 49 40 Buffalo .260 144 4840 552 518 1256 1703 238 16 59 512 33 32 45 Gwinnett .259 144 4811 584 511 1246 1674 204 37 50 534 66 49 47 Norfolk .257 144 4857 532 489 1249 1716 216 13 75 495 23 43 35 Charlotte .256 144 4814 618 592 1230 1919 237 25 134 582 38 42 39 Columbus .255 144 4806 606 521 1224 1873 247 33 112 576 51 44 38 Lehigh Valley .254 144 4976 559 644 1266 1770 255 21 69 526 41 33 46 Louisville .252 144 4736 506 616 1195 1649 204 26 66 459 65 30 51 Toledo .250 144 4843 578 732 1212 1801 272 28 87 552 41 43 67 Durham .250 144 4809 605 605 1200 1874 263 21 123 571 18 43 55 Syracuse .246 144 4800 531 585 1181 1686 201 29 82 494 32 43 54 Pawtucket .238 144 4857 508 606 1157 1658 192 12 95 473 28 36 40

2015 INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE TEAM PITCHING

TEAM PITCHING W-L ERA CG SHO SV H ER HR BB SOIndianapolis 83-61 3.09 3 13 44 1182 441 63 437 1039Norfolk 78-66 3.17 1 14 47 1137 448 75 441 986Gwinnett 77-67 3.18 2 13 44 1150 450 77 469 982Scranton/WB 81-63 3.21 2 11 45 1214 460 65 430 1042Buffalo 68-76 3.32 2 13 33 1222 465 72 442 1003Columbus 83-61 3.33 5 11 48 1216 472 115 442 1052Rochester 77-67 3.46 11 21 30 1219 478 80 358 1034Syracuse 66-78 3.70 1 9 34 1254 522 80 409 940Pawtucket 59-85 3.73 3 7 29 1213 534 84 479 1013Charlotte 74-70 3.78 1 8 43 1221 532 100 431 1079Durham 74-70 3.81 1 13 44 1251 537 116 413 1117Lehigh Valley 63-81 4.02 2 10 43 1349 576 87 528 914Louisville 64-80 4.04 3 9 38 1311 567 90 487 953Toledo 61-83 4.69 1 4 38 1318 665 102 535 985

2015 INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE TEAM FIELDING

CLUB PCT G PO A E TC DP PBColumbus .984 144 3826 1411 84 5321 133 8Norfolk .984 144 3821 1533 87 5441 138 22Buffalo .983 144 3783 1528 93 5404 149 10Rochester .983 144 3734 1337 89 5160 127 8Scranton/WB .982 144 3865 1459 98 5422 136 10Toledo .981 144 3831 1490 105 5426 124 7Syracuse .980 144 3808 1449 106 5363 142 9Charlotte .980 144 3804 1541 109 5454 133 10Pawtucket .979 144 3861 1474 112 5447 138 22Gwinnett .979 144 3816 1485 115 5416 152 9Louisville .978 144 3794 1445 117 5356 164 11Lehigh Valley .978 144 3873 1434 122 5429 150 13Durham .976 144 3807 1404 127 5338 135 4Indianapolis .975 144 3852 1523 138 5513 124 8

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IL INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS

2015 IL TOP 10 BATTING LEADERS (min. 2.7 pa/team g)

BATTER CLUB AVG G AB R H HR RBIMatt Hague BUF .338 136 523 70 177 11 92James Beresford ROC .307 129 498 58 153 1 50Tyler Holt COL .302 101 368 63 111 0 28Ben Gamel SWB .300 129 500 77 150 10 64Brian Bogusevic LHV .296 118 467 65 138 12 57Jose Peraza GWN .294 96 391 52 115 3 37Andy Burns BUF .293 126 478 60 140 4 45Taylor Motter DUR .292 127 486 74 142 14 72Cole Figueroa SWB .292 121 449 45 131 3 44Henry Urrutia NOR .291 115 460 58 134 10 53

2015 IL DEPARTMENTAL BATTING LEADERS

HitsMatt Hague BUF 177James Beresford ROC 153Ben Gamel SWB 150Taylor Motter DUR 142Dariel Alvarez NOR 141

Home RunsMatt Davidson CHA 23J.P. Arencibia DUR 22Steven Moya TOL 20

4 others tied at 19.

DoublesTaylor Motter DUR 43Reynaldo Rodriguez ROC 34Matt Hague BUF 33Christian Walker NOR 33

2 others tied at 31.

TriplesBen Gamel SWB 14Alen Hanson IND 12Keon Broxton IND 8Daniel Fields TOL 8

2 others tied at 7.

Extra-Base HitsTaylor Motter, DUR 58Reynaldo Rodriguez ROC 57Ben Gamel SWB 52Christian Walker NOR 52Danny Ortiz ROC 51

RBIJesus Aguilar COL 93Matt Hague BUF 92Jason Coats CHA 81Reynaldo Rodriguez ROC 80Danny Ortiz ROC 78

Runs ScoredReynaldo Rodriguez ROC 81Chase d’Arnaud LHV 77Ben Gamel SWB 77Taylor Motter DUR 74Matt Hague BUF 70

Stolen BasesQuintin Berry PAW 35Alen Hanson IND 35Mallex Smith GWN 34Leury Garcia CHA 30

4 others tied at 28.

Slugging PercentageJefry Marte TOL .487Ben Gamel SWB .472Taylor Motter DUR .471Matt Hague BUF .468Matt Tuiasosopo CHA .447

On-Base PercentageMatt Hague BUF .416Tyler Holt COL .386Allen Craig PAW .368Taylor Motter DUR .366Gorkys Hernandez IND .365

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IL INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (cont.)

2015 IL TOP 10 PITCHING LEADERS (min. 0.8 IP/team g)

PITCHER CLUB W-L ERA IP H BB SOErik Johnson CHA 11-8 2.37 132.2 108 41 136Randy Wolf BUF 9-2 2.58 139.2 139 40 106Michael Bowden ROC 11-5 2.63 123.0 110 31 99Greg Smith GWN 6-7 2.71 119.2 119 25 67Pat Dean ROC 12-11 2.82 179.0 170 36 98Toru Murata COL 15-4 2.90 164.1 148 45 101Chris Jones NOR 8-8 2.94 150.0 158 29 105Scott Copeland BUF 11-6 2.95 125.0 119 37 66Wilfredo Boscan IND 10-3 3.07 126.0 130 45 86Henry Owens PAW 3-8 3.16 122.1 84 56 103

2015 IL DEPARTMENTAL PITCHING LEADERS

WINSToru Murata COL 15Pat Dean ROC 12

7 others tied at 11.

STRIKEOUTSErik Johnson CHA 136Taylor Rogers ROC 126Matt Buschmann NOR 109Randy Wolf BUF 106

2 others tied at 105.

INNINGS PITCHEDPat Dean ROC 179.0Taylor Rogers ROC 174.0Toru Murata COL 164.1Thad Weber TOL 161.0Chris Volstad IND 155.2

COMPLETE GAMESPat Dean ROC 5

5 others tied at 2.

AVG. AGAINSTHenry Owens PAW .193Erik Johnson CHA .224Michael Bowden ROC .238Toru Murata COL .242

LOSSESMike Belfiore NOR 12Dylan Floro DUR 12Taylor Rogers ROC 12

4 others tied at 11.

WALKSEddie Gamboa NOR 84Tim Melville TOL 68Phillippe Aumont BUF 63Henry Owens PAW 56

2 others tied at 53.

SAVESBlake Wood IND 29Oliver Drake NOR 23Ronald Belisario PAW 17Shawn Armstrong COL 16Pedro Beato NOR 16

SHUTOUTSPat Dean ROC 3

9 others tied at 1.

WHIPErik Johnson CHA 1.12Henry Owens PAW 1.14Michael Bowden ROC 1.15Pat Dean ROC 1.15

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IL GOVERNORS’ CUP CHAMPIONSYEAR WINNER MANAGER1985 Tidewater Bob Schaefer1986 Richmond Roy Majtyka1987 Columbus Bucky Dent1988 Rochester Johnny Oates1989 Richmond Jim Beauchamp1990 Rochester Greg Biagini1991 Columbus Rick Down1992 Columbus Rick Down1993 Charlotte Charlie Manuel1994 Richmond Grady Little1995 Ottawa Pete Mackanin1996 Columbus Stump Merrill1997 Rochester Marv Foley1998 Buffalo Jeff Datz1999 Charlotte Tom Spencer2000 Indianapolis Steve Smith2001 Louisville Dave Miley2002 Durham Bill Evers2003 Durham Bill Evers2004 Buffalo Marty Brown2005 Toledo Larry Parrish2006 Toledo Larry Parrish2007 Richmond Dave Brundage2008 Scranton/WB Dave Miley2009 Durham Charlie Montoyo2010 Columbus Mike Sarbaugh2011 Columbus Mike Sarbaugh2012 Pawtucket Arnie Beyeler2013 Durham Charlie Montoyo2014 Pawtucket Kevin Boles2015 Columbus Chris Tremie

YEAR WINNER MANAGER1933 Buffalo Ray Schalk1934 Toronto Ike Boone1935 Syracuse Nemo Leibold1936 Buffalo Ray Schalk1937 Newark Oscar Vitt1938 Newark Johnny Neun1939 Rochester Billy Southworth1940 Newark Johnny Neun1941 Montreal Clyde Sukeforth1942 Syracuse Jewel Ens1943 Syracuse Jewel Ens1944 Baltimore Tommy Thomas1945 Newark Bill Meyer1946 Montreal Clay Hopper1947 Syracuse Jewel Ens1948 Montreal Clay Hopper1949 Montreal Clay Hopper1950 Baltimore Nick Cullop1951 Montreal Clay Hopper1952 Rochester Harry Walker1953 Montreal Walter Alston1954 Syracuse Skeeter Newsome1955 Rochester Fred Walker1956 Rochester Fred Walker1957 Buffalo Phil Cavarretta1958 Montreal Clay Bryant1959 Havana Preston Gomez1960 Toronto Mel McGaha1961 Buffalo Kirby Farrell1962 Atlanta Jose Schultz1963 Indianapolis Rollie Hemsley1964 Rochester Darrell Johnson1965 Toronto Dick Williams1965 Toronto Dick Williams1967 Toledo Jack Tighe1968 Jacksonville C. McCullogh1969 Syracuse Frank Verdi1970 Syracuse Frank Verdi1971 Rochester Joe Altobelli1972 Tidewater Hank Bauer1973 Pawtucket Darrell Johnson1974 Rochester Joe Altobelli1975 Tidewater Joe Frazier1976 Syracuse Bobby Cox1977 Charleston Jim Beauchamp1978 Richmond Tommie Aaron1979 Columbus Gene Michael1980 Columbus Joe Altobelli1981 Columbus Frank Verdi1982 Tidewater Jack Aker1983 Tidewater Dave Johnson1984 Pawtucket Tony Torchia

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2016 IL UMPIRES & TRAVEL2016 IL UMPIRE CREWS

CREW 1Max Guyll (CC) Robert MorenoEric Gillam

CREW 2Chad Whitson (CC)Jonathan BaileyDaniel Merzel

CREW 3Joe Born (CC)Roberto OrtizRyan Clark

CREW 4Nic Lentz (CC)Jeremy RiggsJohn BaconJames Rackley

CREW 5Joey Amaral (CC)Shane LivenspargerJeremie Rehak

CREW 6Derek Mollica (CC)Jansen ViscontiRyan Additon

CREW 7Chris Segal (CC)Matt McCoyAlex TosiROVERSSean BarberToby BasnerBen MayCarlos TorresJohn Tumpane

DATES CREWApril 9-14. 7April 17-19 3April 27-29 6April 30-May 3 5May 11-13 4May 14-17 3May 25-31 5June 5-7 2June 16-21 6July 2-3 6July 7-9 6July 16-23 3August 4-9 2August 10-13 4August 20-23 5August 24-26 1September 2-4 6*Subject to Change

UMPIRE SCHEDULE*INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE HOTELSBUFFALO CHARLOTTE COLUMBUS Hyatt Regency DoubleTree by Hilton Crowne PlazaTwo Fountain Plaza 895 W. Trade Street 33 E. Nationwide Blvd.Buffalo, NY 14202 Charlotte, NC 28202 Columbus, OH 43215Phone: (716) 845-5100 Phone: (704) 347-0070 Phone: (614) 461-2652

DURHAM GWINNETT INDIANAPOLISHilton Durham Courtyard by Marriott COMFORT SUITES 3800 Hillsborough Rd 1405 Mall of Georgia 515 S. WEST STREETDurham, nc 27705 Buford, GA 30519 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225Phone: (919) 383-8033 Phone: (678) 215-8007 PHONE: (317) 631-9000

LEHIGH VALLEY LOUISVILLE NORFOLKStaybridge Suites Galt House Sheraton Waterside1787-B Airport Rd. 140 North Fourth St. 777 Waterside DriveAllentown, PA 18019 Louisville, KY 40202 Norfolk, VA 23510Phone: (610) 686-5002 Phone: (502) 589-5200 Phone: (757) 622-6664

PAWTUCKET ROCHESTER SCRANTON/WBWyndham Garden Rochester Plaza RADISSON 220 India Street 70 State Street 138 Jefferson ave.Providence, RI 02903 Rochester, NY 14614 Scranton, PA 18503Phone: (401) 272-5577 Phone: (585) 546-3450 PHONE: (570) 558-3915

SYRACUSE TOLEDOCROWNE PLAZA Park Inn Toledo701 E GENESEE ST 101 North Summit StreetSyracuse, NY 13210 Toledo, OH 43604Phone: (315) 479-7000 Phone: (419) 241-3000

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2015 PRE-GAME SCHEDULES BUFFALO BISONSGAME TIME HOME INFIELD HOME BP VISITORS BP VISITORS INFIELD1:05 PM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 11:15 AM 12:00 PM2:05 PM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 12:15 AM 1:00 PM6:05 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM7:05 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM

CHARLOTTE KNIGHTSGAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP VISITORS INFIELD HOME INFIELD 12:05 PM 9:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:05 AM 11:15 AM 2:05 PM 11:15 AM 12:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:15 PM 5:05 PM 2:15 PM 3:00 PM 4:05 PM 4:15 PM 6:05 PM 3:15 PM 4:00 PM 5:05 PM 5:15 PM 7:05 PM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM 6:05 PM 6:15 PM

COLUMBUS CLIPPERSGAME TIME HOME INFIELD HOME BP VISITORS BP VISITORS INFIELD 1:05 PM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM 11:15 AM 12:00 PM 5:05 PM 2:20 PM 2:30 PM 3:15 PM 4:00 PM 6:35 PM 3:50 PM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 7:05 PM 4:20 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM

DURHAM BULLSGAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP HOME INFIELD VISITORS INFIELD 11:05 AM 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 10:05 AM 10:15 AM 1:05 PM 10:15 AM 11:15 AM 12:05 PM 12:15 PM 5:05 PM 2:15 PM 3:15 PM 4:05 PM 4:15 PM 6:05 PM 3:15 PM 4:15 PM 5:05 PM 5:15 PM 6:35 PM 3:45 PM 4:45 PM 5:35 PM 5:45 PM 7:05 PM 4:15 PM 5:15 PM 6:05 PM 6:15 PM

GWINNETT BRAVESGAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP HOME INFIELD VISITORS INFIELD 12:05 PM UNTIL 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:05 AM 11:20 AM 2:05 PM UNTIL 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:20 PM 7:05 PM UNTIL 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:05 PM 6:20 PM

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANSGAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP VISITORS INFIELD 1:35 PM UNTIL 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:35 PM 6:05 PM UNTIL 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 5:05 PM 7:05 PM UNTIL 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:05 PM 7:15 PM UNTIL 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:20 PM

LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGSGAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP HOME INFIELD VISITORS INFIELD 1:35 PM 10:40 AM 11:25 AM 12:15 AM 12:30 PM 5:35 PM 2:40 PM 3:25 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 6:35 PM 3:40 PM 4:25 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 7:05 PM 4:10 PM 4:55 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM

LOUISVILLE BATSGAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP HOME INFIELD VISITORS INFIELD 1:05 PM 10:00 AM 11:15 AM 12:05 PM 12:15 PM 2:05 PM 11:00 AM 12:15 PM 1:05 PM 1:15 PM 6:05 PM 3:00 PM 4:15 PM 5:05 PM 5:15 PM 7:05 PM 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:05 PM 6:15 PM

NORFOLK TIDESGAME TIME HOME INFIELD HOME BP VISITORS BP VISITORS INFIELD 12:05 PM 9:20 AM 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM 1:05 PM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM 11:15 AM 12:00 PM 6:05 PM 3:20 PM 3:30 PM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM 6:35 PM 3:50 PM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 7:05 PM 4:20 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM

PAWTUCKET RED SOX GAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP 1:05 PM 10:15 AM 11:15 AM 6:05 PM 3:15 PM 4:15 PM 6:15 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 7:05 PM 4:15 PM 5:15 PM

ROCHESTER RED WINGS GAME TIME VISITORS CAGE HOME BP VISITORS BP 11:05 AM - 8:30 AM 9:15 AM 1:35 PM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 4:05 PM 12:45 AM 1:15 PM 2:15 PM 6:35 PM 3:15 PM 3:45 PM 4:45 PM 7:05 PM 3:45 PM 4:15 PM 5:15 PM

SCRANTON/WB RAILRIDERS GAME TIME HOME INFIELD HOME BP VISITORS BP VISITORS INFIELD 10:35 AM 7:50 AM 8:00 AM 8:45 AM 9:30 AM 12:05 PM 9:20 AM 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM 1:05 PM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM 11:15 AM 12:00 PM 5:35 PM 2:50 PM 3:00 PM 3:45 PM 4:30 PM 6:35 PM 3:50 PM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 7:05 PM 4:20 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM

SYRACUSE CHIEFS GAME TIME HOME INFIELD HOME BP VISITORS BP VISITORS INFIELD 1:05 PM 10:25 AM 10:35 PM 11:20 AM 12:05 PM 2:05 PM 11:25 PM 11:35 PM 12:20 PM 1:05 PM 6:35 PM 3:55 PM 4:05 PM 4:50 PM 5:35 PM 7:05 PM 4:25 PM 4:35 PM 5:20 PM 6:05 PM

TOLEDO MUD HENS GAME TIME HOME BP VISITORS BP HOME INFIELD VISITORS INFIELD 10:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:45 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 12:00 PM 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 1:30 PM 11:00 AM 11:45 AM 12:30 PM 12:40 PM 2:00 PM 11:30 AM 12:15 PM 1:00 PM 1:10 PM 5:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:45 PM 4:30 PM 4:40 PM 6:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM 5:10 PM 6:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 5:40 PM 7:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:10 PM

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BUFFALO BISONSTriple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays (4th season)

Gary Allenson

Gary Allenson returns for his third season as manager of the Bisons and his 22nd overall as a skipper in the Minor Leagues. 2016 will be Allenson’s 11th season as a Triple-A Manager including previous IL stops with Ottawa, Norfolk, and Louisville

Field Staff Coca-Cola FieldManager: Gary Allenson Opened: 4/18/88Pitching: Bob Stanley Capacity: 17,600 Hitting: Richie Hebner Dimensions: Left - 325’Trainer: Voon Chong Right - 325’ Strength: Jason Dowse Center - 404’- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --Prior Names: Pilot Field, North Americare Park, Dunn Tire Park

‘16 SEASON SERIESHome:AUGUsT 20 6:05 pM

AUGUsT 21 5:05 pM

AUGUsT 22 7:05 pM

Road:JUNe 11 6:05 pM JUNe 11 dhJUNe 12 1:05 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Knights lead 72-71At BB&T Ballpark: Bisons lead 5-2At Coca-Cola Field: Bisons lead 38-342015 season series: Bisons won 5-2 Home: 1-2 Road: 1-3

BISONS INFO

Division: NorthGovernors’ Cups: 6Last Title: 2004Last Playoff App: 2005MVPs*: 9 (M. Hague ‘15)ROYs: 2 (Bob Wine, ’60)*MVPs include both most valu-able players and pitchers

COCA-COLA FIELDOne James D. Griffin Plaza

Buffalo, NY 14203Phone: (716) 846-2000

Fax: (716) 852-6530www.bisons.com

GM: Mike BuczkowskiMedia: Brad Bisbing

Radio: Ben Wagner & Duke McGuire

2016 BLUE JAYS TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Anthony Alford OF .302-3-19 in 57 G for High-A Dunedin2. Conner Green RHP 12-7, 3.54 ERA in 26 G in Low-A through Double-A3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B/OF Top prospect in 2015 international class4. Richard Urena SS 3rd in Midwest League in HRs (15)5. Sean Reid-Foley RHP 3-5, 3.69 ERA in 17 G for Low-A Lansing6. Jon Harris RHP Drafted in the 1st round; Missouri State7. Rowdy Tellez 1B .289-14-77 in 103 G in Low-A and High-A8. Max Pentecost C Did not play (shoulder surgery)9. Justin Maese RHP Drafted in the 3rd round; Ysleta High (TX)10. D.J. Davis OF .282-7-59 with 21 SBs in 129 G for Low-A Lansing

BISONS NOTES

The Bisons won the first ever Governors’ Cup back in 1933 defeating Rochester. Former Knights manager Joel Skinner played for Buffalo in 1985 when the Bisons were the Triple-A affiliate for the White Sox. Skinner also managed the Herd in 2000 guiding the Bisons to an 86-59 record and a first-place finish. The Bisons have won the IL North Division four times since 1998 (2000, ‘01, ‘04 & ‘05). Buffalo hosted the first ever Triple-A All-Star Game (1988). The Knights won the series against Buf 36-28 at Knights Stadium

NOTABLE ALUMNIMoises Alou, Johnny Bench, Lou Boudreau, Mi l ton Bradley, Dan Brouthers, J im Bunning, Asdrubal Cabrera, Shin-Soo Choo, Br ian Gi les, Ferguson Jenkins Cl i ff Lee, Connie Mack, Joe McCarthy, J im O’Rourke, Richie Sexson, Ray Schalk, Marco Scutaro, Joel Skinner, Tim Wakef ie ld, Jake Westbrook

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Field Staff Huntington ParkManager: Chris Tremie Opened: 4/18/09Pitching: Steve Karsay Capacity: 10,100 Coach: Rouglas Odor Dimensions: Left - 325’Coach: Omir Santos Right - 318’Trainer: Chad Wolfe Center - 400’Strength: Ed Subel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Clippers previously played in Cooper Stadium from 1977-2008.

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COLUMBUS CLIPPERSTriple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians (8th season)

CHRIS TREMIE

Back for a fourth season managing Columbus is Chris Tremie, fresh off of leading the Clippers to a Governors’ Cup championship and a second straight West Division title in 2015. 2016 will be Tremie’s 11th season with the Indians organization.

‘16 SEASON SERIESHome:MAy 2 7:05 pM

MAy 3 7:05 pM

MAy 4 11:05 AM

JUly 29 7:05 pM

JUly 30 6:05 pM

JUly 31 5:05 pM

Road:April 26 6:35 pM

April 27 6:35 pM

April 28 11:35 AM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Clippers lead 145-125At BB&T Ballpark Series tied 4-4At Huntington Park: Clippers lead 17-102015 season series: Clippers won 4-3 Home: 3-1 Road: 0-3

CLIPPERS INFO

Division: WestGovernors’ Cups: 10Last Title: 2015Last Playoff App: 2015MVPs*: 18 (F. Seguignol ‘03)ROYs: 6 (K. Bierek,’99)*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

HUNTINGTON PARK330 Huntington Park Lane

Columbus, Ohio 43215Phone: (614) 462-5250

Fax: (614) 462-3271www.clippersbaseball.com

GM: Ken SchnackeMedia: Joe Santry

Radio: Scott Leo & Ryan Mitchell

2016 INDIANS TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Bradley Zimmer OF Played in the Futures Game2. Clint Frazier OF 2nd in Carolina League in HRs (16)3. Brady Aiken LHP Drafted in the 1st round; IMG Academy (FL)4. Justus Sheffield LHP Midwest League All-Star5. Bobby Bradley 1B Led the Midwest League in HRs (27)6. Tyler Naquin OF .300-7-27 in 84 G in Double-A and Triple-A7. Mike Clevinger RHP Led Indians minor leaguers in strikeouts (145)8. Triston McKenzie RHP Drafted in the 1st rd sup.; Royal Palm Beach High (FL)9. Rob Kaminsky LHP 6-6; 2.24 ERA in 19 G in High-A10. Francisco Mejia C .243-9-53 in 109 G for Low-A Lake County

CLIPPERS NOTES

The Cl ippers were the Tr ip le-A aff i l iate for the New York Yankees for 28 years (1979-2006). On July 26, 2011, Just in Germano tossed the f i rst perfect game in f ranchise history and just the f i f th nine- inning perfect game in IL history. Columbus won back-to-back Tr ip le-A Nat ional Championships in 2010 and 2011. Cl ippers skipper Chr is Tremie made his MLB debut wi th the White Sox in 1995. The Knights won the ser ies against Columbus 65-60 at Knights Stadium.

NOTABLE ALUMNIMike Bacsik, Steve Balboni , Dale Berra, Mike Blowers, Michael Brant ley, Jay Buhner, Melky Cabrera, Robinson Cano, Car los Carrasco, Drew Henson, Derek Jeter, Jason Kipnis, Don Matt ingly, Car los Pena, Andy Pett i t te, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Deion Sanders, Al fonso Sor iano, Bernie Williams

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DURHAM BULLSTriple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays (19th season)

JARED SANDBERG

In his first season at the helm in Durham, Jared Sandberg’s Bulls tied for last in the IL South despite having a win-ning record and finishingjust 4.0 games behind division champion Norfolk. 2016 will be Sandberg’s 18th season (nine as a player) in the Tampa Bay organization.

Field Staff DBAP ParkManager: Jared Sandberg Opened: 4/6/95Pitching: Kyle Snyder Capacity: 10,000 Coach: Ozzie Timmons Dimensions: Left - 305’Trainer: Mike Sandoval Right - 327’ Strength: Bryan King Center - 400’- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DBAP features a 32’ wall in left field dubbed the “Blue Monster” which includes a manual scoreboard.

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:April 14 7:05 pMApril 15 7:05 pMApril 16 6:05 pMApril 17 2:05 pMMAy 13 7:05 pMMAy 14 6:05 pMMAy 15 2:05 pMJUNe 27 7:05 pMJUNe 28 7:05 pMJUNe 29 7:05 pMAUGUsT 23 7:05 pMAUGUsT 24 7:05 pMAUGUsT 25 7:05 pMRoad:Apr 7 6:05 pMApril 8 7:05 pMApril 9 5:05 pMApril 10 5:05 pMJUNe 20 7:05 pMJUNe 21 7:05 pMJUNe 22 1:05 pMJUNe 23 7:05 pMAUGUsT 12 7:05 pMAUG 13 6:35 pMAUG 14 5:05 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES All-time series record: Bulls lead 176-144At BB&T Ballpark: Knights lead 12-10At DBA Park: Bulls lead 100-642015 season series: Bulls won 13-10 Home: 6-6 Road: 4-7

BULLS INFODivision: SouthGovernors’ Cups: 4Last Title: 2013Last Playoff App: 2014MVPs*: 7 (J.D. Martin, ‘13)ROYs: 2 (C. Crawford,’02)includes most valuable players and Pitchers

DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK409 Blackwell Street

Durham, NC 27701Phone: (919) 687-6500

Fax: (919) 687-6560www.durhambulls.com

GM: Mike BirlingMedia: Matt Sutor

Radio: Patrick Kinas

2016 RAYS TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Blake Snell LHP BA Minor League Player of the Year; Led MiLB in ERA (1.41)2. Willy Adames SS .258-4-46 in 106 G for High-A Charlotte3. Brent Honeywell RHP 1.05 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in Low-A and High-A4. Jake Bauers OF/1B .272-11-74 in 128 G in High-A and Double-A5. Garrett Whitley OF Drafted in the 1st round; Niskayuna HS (NY)6. Mikie Mahtook OF .249-4-45 in 98 G for Triple-A Durham7. Taylor Guerrieri RHP 5-3, 1.83 ERA in 20 G in High-A and Double-A8. Jacob Faria RHP 17-4, 1.92 ERA in 25 G in High-A and Double-A9. Casey Gillaspie 1B .278-16-44 in 64 G for Low-A Bowling Green10. Daniel Robertson SS .274-4-41 in 78 G for Double-A Montgomery

BULLS NOTES

Durham won f ive straight IL South div is ion t i t les f rom 2007-2011 and back-to-back in 2013- ’14. The Bul ls had back-to-back MVP‘s in 2010 and ‘11 (Dan Johnson and Russ Canzler) . Hal l -of-Famer, Joe Morgan, played for the Bul ls in 1963 when they were the double-A aff i l iate for the Houston Colt .45’s. The Bul ls won the ser ies 76-68 at Knights Stadium.

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Rocco Baldel l i , Bob Boone, Russ Canzler, Car l Crawford, Jonny Gomes, Jose Gui l len, Jeremy Hel l ickson, Edwin Jackson, John Jaso, Dan Johnson, El l iot Johnson, Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones, David Just ice, Evan Longor ia, Joe Morgan, Wi l meyers, David Pr ice, B.J. Upton, Dan Wheeler, Delmon Young, .

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GWINNETT BRAVESTriple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves (8th season)

BRIAN SNITKERField Staff Coolray FieldManager: Brian Snitker Opened: 4/17/09Pitching: Marty Reed Capacity: 10,427Hitting: John Moses Dimensions: Left - 335’Coach: Billy Nicholson Right - 335’Trainer: Ricky Alcantara Center - 400’Strength: Jason Curry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Just two mi les west of Coolray Field is the Mal l of Georgia - the largest shopping mal l in the state.

Brian Snitker is back for his third season as Gwinnett’s manager, before which he spent the previous seven seasons as the third base coach for the Atlanta Braves. Overall this will be Snitker’s 20th year as a manager in the minors.

’16 seAsON serieshOMe:April 21 7:05 pMApril 22 7:05 pMMAy 21 6:05 pMMAy 22 2:05 pMJUly 7 7:05 pMJUly 8 7:05 pMJUly 9 6:05 pMJUly 10 2:05 pMAUGUsT 15 7:05 pMAUGUsT 16 7:05 pMAUGUsT 17 7:05 pMsepTeMber 4 7:05 pMsepTeMber 5 2:05 pMrOAd:MAy 6 7:05 pMMAy 7 7:05 pMMAy 8 2:05 pMMAy 19 7:05 pMMAy 20 7:05 pMJUNe 24 7:05 pMJUNe 25 7:05 pMJUNe 26 2:05 pMAUGUsT 1 7:05 pMAUGUsT 2 7:05 pMAUGUsT 3 7:05 pMAUGUsT 4 7:05 pMAUGUsT 18 7:05 pMAUGUsT 19 7:05 pM

ALL-TIME SERIESAll-time series record: G-Braves lead 77-76At BB&T Ballpark: Knights lead 13-10At Coolray Field: G-Braves lead 42-342015 season series: Knights won 14-9 Home: 8-4 Road: 6-5

BRAVES INFODivision: SouthGovernors’ Cups: 0Last Title: --Last Playoff App: 2009MVPs: 1 (J. Teheran,’11)ROYs: 3 (Mejia,’12)

COOLRAY FIELD2500 Buford Drive

Lawrenceville, GA 30043Phone: (678) 277-0300

Fax: (678) 277-0338www.gwinnettbraves.com

GM: North JohnsonMedia: Dave Lezotte

Radio: Tony Schiavone

2016 BRAVES TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Sean Newcomb LHP 9-3 2.38 ERA in 27 G in Low-A through Double-A2. Hector Olivera 3B/OF Signed 6 year, $62.5 million deal (Cuba)3. Kolby Allard LHP Drafted in the 1st round; San Clemente HS (Calif.)4. Ozzie Albies SS 4th in South Atlantic League in batting average (.310)5. Touki Toussaint RHP 5-7, 4.83 ERA in 17 G in Low-A6. Austin Riley 3B Drafted in the 1st rd. sup.; DeSoto Central HS (MS)7. Max Fried LHP Did Not Play (Tommy John surgery)8. Mallex Smith OF Braves minor league player of the year; 57 SBs9. Mike Soroka RHP Drafted in the 1st round; Bishop Carroll HS (Calgary, AB)10. Braxton Davidson OF Led South Atlantic League in walks (84)

G-BRAVES NOTES

Brian Sni tker is just the th i rd manager in Gwinnett ’s short h istory, Randy Ready man-aged the 2013 campaign and Dave Brundage managed the team from 2009-12. Be-fore moving to Gwinnett , the Braves top aff i l iate played in Richmond, VA from 1966-2008. The G-Braves have made one IL playoff appearance, winning the Wi ld Card in 2009. The Knights won the ser ies against Gwinnett 29-25 at Knights Stadium..

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Bret t But le r, Bobby Cox, Fredd ie Freeman, Tom Glav ine , Marcus Gi les , Tommy Hanson, G lenn Hubbard , Brook Jacoby, Ch ipper Jones , Dav id Jus t ice , Brad Komminsk i , Tony LaRussa, Bren t L i l l i b r idge, Andy Mar te , Cra ig McMur ty, Da le Murphy, Mar t in Prado, B i l l Shor t , John Smol tz , Brad Wooda l l .

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INDIANAPOLIS INDIANSTriple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates (12th season)

DEAN TREANOR

Dean Treanor returns in Indi-anapolis, where he is the first manager in franchise history to guide the Indians to five straight winning seasons. The club won their second straight IL West Di-vision Championship when they finished tied with Columbus with a League-best 83-61 record

Field Staff Victory FieldManager: Dean Treanor Opened: 7/11/96Pitching: Stan Kyles Capacity: 14,500 Hitting: Butch Wynegar Dimensions: Left - 320’Trainer: Lee Slagle Right - 320’Strength: Furey Leva Center - 402’- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - It has been named “Best Minor League Park in America” by Baseball America and Sports Illustrated.

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:JUNe 17 7:05 pM

JUNe 18 6:05 pM

JUNe 19 2:05 pM

Road:JUly 21 7:05 pM

JUly 22 7:15 pM

JUly 23 7:05 pM

JUly 24 1:35 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time Series record: Indians lead 96-90At BB&T Ballpark: Indians lead 6-5At Victory Field: Indians lead 52-402015 Season Series: Indians won 6-4 Home 0-3 Road 4-3

INDIANS INFO

Division: WestGovernors’ cups: 2Last Title: 2000Last Playoff app: 2015MVPs*: 5 (Z. Duke, ’05)ROYs: 1 (D. Buford, ’63)*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

VICTORY FIELD501 West Maryland Street

Indianapolis, IN 46225Phone: (317) 269-3542

Fax: (317) 269-3541www.indyindians.com

GM: Randy LewandowskiMedia: Brian Bosma

Radio: Howard Kellman

2016 PIRATES TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Tyler Glasnow RHP .195 batting avg. against; 2-1, 2.20 ERA in 8 G in Triple-A2. Austin Meadows OF .307-7-54 with 20 SBs in 121 G in High-A3. Josh Bell 1B .317-7-78 in 131 G in Double A and Triple-A4. Jameson Taillon RHP Did Not Play (Tommy John surgery/sports hernia)5. Harold Ramirez OF .337-4-47 in 80 G for High-A Bradenton6. Reese McGuire C Led Florida State League catcher in SB (14)7. Cole Tucker SS .293-2-25 in 73 G for Low-A West Virginia8. Kevin Newman SS Drafted in the 1st round; Arizona9. Ke’Bryan Hayes 3B Drafted in the 1st round; Concordia Lutheran HS (TX)10. Elias Diaz C Top rated defensive catcher in MiLB

INDIANS NOTES

Founded in 1902, the Indians are the second-oldest minor league franchise in American professional basebal l . Having also been the top aff i l iate for Mi lwaukee, Cincinnat i and the White Sox ( ‘63). Indianapol is won back-to-back IL West Div is ion Championships in 2012-2013 and achieved the goal once again last season. The Knights won the ser ies against Indians 45-38 at Knights Stadium.

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Moises Alou, Aaron Boone, Bernie Carbo, Sean Casey, Dave Concepcion, Del ino DeShield, Ken Gri ffey Sr. , Gabby Harnett , Corey Hart , Jose Hernandez, Oral Hi ldebrand, Randy Johnson, Harmon Ki l lebrew, Nap Lajoie, Al Lopez, Roger Maris, Rube Marquard, A. McCutchen, Frank Viola, Ty Wigginton.

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LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGSTriple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies (9th season)

DAVE BRUNDAGE

After guiding the IronPigs to a record of 201-231 over his first three seasons at the helm, Dave Brundage returns to Le-high Valley for the 2016 cam-paign. Brundage previously guided the Richmond Braves to a Governors’ Cup champi-onship in 2007.

Field Staff Coca-Cola ParkManager: Dave Brundage Opened: 3/30/08Pitching: David Lundquist Capacity: 10,100Coach: Sal Rende Dimensions: Left - 323’Trainer: Jon May Right - 325Strength: Doug Lien Center - 400’

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Coca-Cola Park has been the most visited venue in Minor League Baseball the last three seasons.

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:JUNe 2 7:05 pM

JUNe 3 7:05 pM

JUNe 4 6:05 pM

JUNe 5 2:05 pM

Road:JUNe 30 7:05 pM

JUly 1 7:05 pM

JUly 2 6:35 pM

JUly 3 6:35 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Ironpigs lead 32-31At BB&T Ballpark: Knights lead 4-3At Coca-Cola Park: Ironpigs lead 21-112015 Season Series: IronPigs won 4-3 Home: 2-1 Road: 1-3

IRONPIGS INFO

Division: NorthGovernors’ cups: 0Titles: –Last playoff app: 2011MVPs*: 1 (T. Cloyd, ’12)ROYs: 0*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

COCA-COLA PARK1050 IronPigs Way

Allentown, PA 18109Phone: (610) 841-7447

Fax: (610) 841-1509www.ironpigsbaseball.com

GM: Kurt LandesMedia: Matt Provence

Radio: Matt Provence & Jon Schaeffer

2016 PHILLIES TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. J.P. Crawford SS Led Eastern League in double plays turned (64)2. Nick Williams OF 2015 Futures Game participant3. Jake Thompson RHP 11-7, 3.73 in 24 G in Double-A4. Andrew Knapp C Phillies minor league player of the year5. Jorge Alfaro C .253-5-21 in 49 G in Double-A6. Cornelius Randolph OF Drafted in the 1st round; Griffin HS (GA)7. Franklyn Kilome RHP 3-2, 3.28 ERA in Short Season Class-A8. Roman Quinn OF .306-4-15 with 42 stolen bases in Double-A9. Adonis Medina RHP 3-2, 2.98 ERA in 10 G in Rookie ball10. Carlos Tocci OF .287-4-43 in 127 G in Low-A and High-A

IRONPIGS NOTES

The IronPigs name is a reference to pig i ron, used in the manufactur ing of steel , for which the Lehigh Val ley region of Pennsylvania is wor ld-renowned. In 2011, the I ronPigs made i t to the Governors’ Cup f inals, losing to Columbus three games to one. The Knights won the ser ies against the Lehigh Val ley 16-8 at Knights Stadium

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Phi l l ippe Aumont, Josh Barf ie ld, Antonio Bastardo,Andres Blanco, Domonic Brown, Car los Carrasco, Jake Diekman, Jason Donald, Freddy Galvis, Kenny Gi les, J.A. Happ, Kyle Kendr ick, Lou Marson, John Mayberry, Brandon Moss, Steve Randolph, Michael Taylor, Ryan Vogelsong, Vance Worley

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LOUISVILLE BATSTriple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds (17th season)

Delino DeShields

Delino DeShields guided Louis-ville to a 64-80 mark and a 3rd place finish in the IL West last season, his first managing at the Triple-A level. DeShields was pro-moted to LOU after spending two seasons managing Cincinnati’s Double-A affiliate in Pensacola.

Field Staff Louiville Slugger FieldManager: Delino DeShields Opened: 4/12/00Pitching: Ted Power Capacity: 13,131Coach: Jody Davis Dimensions: Left - 325’Trainer: Steve Gober Right - 340’ Center - 400’- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - One mile down Main Street from Louisville Slugger Field is The Louis-ville Slugger museum and Factory.

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:AUG 9 7:05 pM

AUG 10 7:05 pM

AUG 11 7:05 pM

Road:JUly25 7:05 pM

JUly 26 7:05 pM

JUly 27 7:05 pM

AUG 29 7:05 pM

AUG 30 7:05 pM

AUG 31 7:05 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series Record: Bats lead 99-85At BB&T Ballpark: Knights lead 5-3At LS Field: Bats lead 51-412015 Season Series: Series tied 4-4 Home 2-2 Road 2-2

BATS INFO

Division: WestGovernors’ cups: 1Last title: 2001Last playoff app: 2010MVPs*: 4(J. Lehr, ’09)ROYs: 2(J. Votto, ’07)*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD401 East Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202

Phone: (502)-614-4546Fax: (502)-212-2590

www.batsbaseball.com

GM: Dale OwensMedia: Chadwick Fischer

Radio: Matt Andrews

2016 REDS TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Robert Stephenson RHP 8-11, 3.83 ERA in 25 G in Double-A and Triple-A2. Cody Reed LHP Carolina League all-star3. Amir Garrett LHP 2015 Futures Game participant4. Tyler Stephenson C Drafted in the 1st round; Kennesaw Mountain HS (Ga.)5. Jesse Winker OF .282-13-55 in 123 G for Double-A Pensacola6. Alex Blandino SS/2B .294-7-35 in 80 G for High-A Daytona7. Nick Travieso RHP 6-6, 2.70 ERA in 19 G for High-A Daytona8. Keury Mella RHP 8-4, 3.23 ERA in 20 G in High-A9. Sal Romano RHP 6-5, 3.46 in 19 G for High-A Daytona10. Tyler Mahle RHP 13-8, 2.43 in 27 G for Low-ADayton

BATS NOTES

The Bats won their lone Governors’ Cup t i t le in 2001. The Bats were ahead 1-0 in the best-of- f ive ser ies when the 9/11 at tacks occurred. The league canceled the ser ies and declared the Bats as champions. The Bats won the ser ies against the Knights 45-39 at Knights Stadium.

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Luis Alvarado, Homer Bai ley, Jay Bruce, Vince Coleman, Adam Dunn, Edwin Encarnacion, Dwight Evans, Raul Gonzalez, Lance Johnson, Br ian Jordan, Just in Lehr, Fel ipe Lopez, Joe Magrane, Tom Nieto, Terry Pendleton, Rafael Santana, Jose Uribe, Andy Van Slyke, Joey Votto, Todd Zei le.

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NORFOLK TIDESTriple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles (10th season)

RON JOHNSON

The 2015 International League Manager of the Year, Ron Johnson, returns to Norfolk after leading the Tides to a South Division title while becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in managerial vic-tories along the way, passing Gary Allenson.

Field Staff Harbor ParkManager: Ron Johnson Opened: 4/14/93Pitching: Mike Griffin Capacity: 12,067Coach: Sean Berry Dimensions: Left - 333’Coach: Jose Hernandez Right - 318’Trainer: Mark Shires Center - 410’ Strength: Trevor Howell - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Harbor Park’s best kept secret is “Hits at the Park”, a full service restau-rant overlooking the diamond.

‘16 SEASON SERIESHome:April 18 7:05 pMApril 19 7:05 pMApril 20 7:05 pMJUNe 13 7:05 pMJUNe 14 7:05 pMJUNe 15 7:05 pMAUGUsT 5 7:05 pMAUGUsT 6 6:05 pMAUGUsT 7 5:05 pMsepTeMber 1 7:05 pMsepTeMber 2 7:05 pMsepTeMber 3 6:05 pMRoad:April 11 6:35 pMApril 12 6:35 pMApril 13 12:05 pMMAy 9 6:35 pMMAy 10 6:35 pMMAy 11 6:35 pMMAy 12 12:05 pMAUGUsT 26 7:05 pMAUGUsT 27 7:05 pMAUGUsT 28 6:05 pM

ALL-TIME SERIESAll-time series record: Knights lead 214-203At BB&T Ballpark: Knights lead 13-9At Harbor Park: Tides lead 106-982015 Season Series: Knights won 12-10 Home 5-6 Road 7-4

TIDES INFODivision: SouthGovernors’ cups: 5Last title: 1985Last playoff app: 2015Mvps*: 12 (R. Petagine, ’97)Roys: 4 (J. Isringhausen ’95)*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

HARBOR PARK150 Park Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23510Phone: (757) 622-2222

Fax: (757) 624-9090www.norfolktides.com

GM: Joe GregoryMedia: Ian Locke

Radio: Pete Michaud

2016 ORIOLES TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Dylan Bundy RHP 0-3, 3.68 ERA in 8 G for Double-A Bowie2. Hunter Harvey RHP Did Not Play (elbow)3. Chance Sisco C .297-6-34 in 95 G in High-A and Double-A4. Jomar Reyes 3B .278-5-44 in 84 G for Low-A Delmarva5. Mychal Givens RHP 4th in MiLB among relievers in K/9 (12.4)6. Chris Lee LHP 10-10, 3.29 in 28 G in Low-A through Double-A7. Ryan Mountcastle 3B Drafted in the first round; Paul J. Hagerty HS (Fla.)8. Trey Mancini 1B Won Eastern League batting title (.359); Led MiLB in hits (182)

9. D.J. Stewart OF Drafted in the first round; Florida State10. Mike Wright RHP 9-1, 2.22 ERA in 15 G for Triple-A Norfolk

TIDES NOTES

Prior to the Tides aff i l iat ion wi th Bal t imore in 2007, they had a 38-year aff i l iat ion (1969-2006) wi th the New York Mets (at the t ime i t was the second longest in Tr i -p le-A behind only At lanta and Richmond). When the Tides moved into Harbor Park, they replaced the “Tidewater” in i ts name with that of Norfolk. The Knights won the ser ies against Norfolk 103-88 at Knights Stadium

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Bi l ly Beane, Heath Bel l , Jeremy Burni tz, Octavio Dotel , Aaron Hei lman, Todd Hundley, Jason Isr inghausen, J im Johnson, Last ings Mi l ledge, Melvin Mora, Tom O’mal ley, Jay Payton, Roberto Petagine, Jose Reyes, Mike Scott , Craig Swan. Mike Vai l , Matt Wieters, Mookie Wi lson, David Wright.

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PAWTUCKET RED SOXTriple-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox (44th season)

Kevin Boles

Kevin Boles is back for a third season in Pawtucket look-ing to recapture the magic of his first season when he led the club to a Governors’ Cup championship. 2016 will be Boles ninth season in the Bos-ton organization.

Field Staff McCoy StadiumManager: Kevin Boles Opened: 7/4/42Pitching: Bob Kipper Capacity: 10,031Coach: Bruce Crabbe Dimensions: Left - 325’Coach: Rich Gedman Right - 325’ Trainer: Jon Jochim Center - 400’Strength: Kirby Retzer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - McCoy Stadium is the oldest park in the International League by 46 years (Coca-Cola Field, 1988)

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:JUly 4 7:05 pM

JUly 5 7:05 pM

JUly 6 7:05 pM

Road:JUly 14 6:05 pM

JUly 15 7:05 pM

JUly 16 7:05 pM

JUly 17 7:05 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Knights lead 106-105At BB&T Ballpark: PawSox lead 4-3At McCoy Stadium: Knights lead 56-492015 Season Series: Knights won 5-1 Home 3-0 Road 2-1

RED SOX INFO

Division: NorthGovernors’ cups: 4Last title: 2014Last Playoff app: 2014MVPs*: 14 (A. Ranaudo, ’14)ROYs: 3 (B. Rose, ’99)*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

McCOY STADIUMOne Ben Mondor WayPawtucket, RI 02861

Phone: (401) 724-7300Fax: (401) 724-2140www.pawsox.com

GM: Lou SchwechheimerMedia: Bill Wanless

Radio: Josh Maurer & Will Fleming

2016 RED SOX TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Yoan Moncada 2B .278-8-38 in 81 G with 49 SB for Low-A Greenville2. Rafael Devers 3B .288-11-70 in 115 G for Low-A Greenville3. Andrew Benintendi OF Drafted in the 1st round; Arkansas4. Anderson Espinoza RHP 0-1, 0.68 ERA in 10 G in Rookie league5. Michael Kopech RHP 4-5, 2.63 ERA in 16 G for Low-A Greenville6. Brian Johnson LHP 9-6, 2.53 ERA in 18 G for Triple-A Pawtucket7. Sam Travis 1B .307-9-78 in 131 G in High-A and Double-A8. Deven Marrero SS .256-6-29 in 102 G for Pawtucket in Triple-A9. Luis Alexander Besabe OF .243-7-23 in 56 G in Short Season Class A10. Michael Chavis 3B Led Red Sox system in HRs (16)

PAWSOX NOTES

Pawtucket has two of the f ive 9- inning perfect games in IL history (Bronson Arroyo vs. Buffalo on 8/10/03 and Tomo Ohka vs. Char lot te on 6/1/00). The PawSox played in and won the longest game in professional basebal l h istory, a 33- inning affa i r against the Red Wings at McCoy Stadium. The PawSox won the ser ies at Knights Stadium 52-46

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Gary Al lenson, Bronson Arroyo, Wade Boggs, Clay Bucholz, Roger Clemens, Dennis Eckersley, David Eckstein, Jacoby El lsbury, Nomar Garciaparra, Jon Les-ter, Tim Naehring, Trot Nixon, Jonathan Papelbon, Car l Pavano, Dust in Pedroia, J im Rice, Freddy Sanchez, Jason Var i tek, Mo Vaughn, Kevin Youki l is .

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ROCHESTER RED WINGSTriple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins (14th season)

MIKE QUADE

Former Chicago Cubs skipper Mike Quade enters his sec-ond year managing the Red Wings. Last season Rochester fell just 4.0 games shy of 1st place in the IL North. 2016 will be Quade’s 11th as a Triple-A manager.

Field Staff Frontier FieldManager: Mike Quade Opened: 7/11/96Pitching: Stu Clibum Capacity: 13,500Hitting: Chad Allen Dimensions: Left - 335’Trainer: Larry Bennese Right - 325’ Strength: Dax Fiore Center - 402’- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - While the Wings didn’t move in until 1997, Frontier Field opened on 7/11/96 for a Beach Boys Concert.

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:MAy 16 7:05 pM

MAy 17 7:05 pM

MAy 18 7:05 pM

Road:MAy 27 7:05 pM

MAy 28 7:05 pM

MAy 29 1:35 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Wings lead 107-104At BB&T Ballpark: Wings lead 5-2At Frontier Field: Wings lead 60-442015 Season Series: Wings won 4-2 Home 1-2 Road 1-2

RED WINGS INFO

Division: NorthGovernors’ cups: 10Last Title: 1997Last Playoff app: 2013MVPs*: 19(C. Colabello, ‘13)ROYs: 17 (C. Colabello, ‘13)*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

FRONTIER FIELDOne Morrie Silver WayRochester, NY 14608Phone: (585) 454-1001

Fax: (585) 454-1056www.redwingsbaseball.com

GM: Dan MasonMedia: Nate Rowan

Radio: Josh Whetzel

2016 TWINS TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Byron Buxton OF .305-7-45 with 22 SB in 72 G in Double-A and Triple-A2. Jose Berrios RHP 2015 Futures Game starter3. Max Kepler OF Southern League MVP4. Nick Gordon SS .277-1-58 with 25 SB in 120 G for Low-A Cedar Rapids5. Tyler Jay LHP Drafted in the 1st round; Illinois6. Jorge Polanco SS .288-6-53 in 117 G in Double-A and Triple-A7. Byung Ho Park 1B Signed for 4 years, $12 million (South Korea)8. Kohl Stewart RHP 7-8, 3.20 ERA in 19 G for High-A Fort Myers9. Stephen Gonsalves LHP 13-3, 2.01 ERA in 24 G in Low-A and High-A10. Nick Burdi RHP 5-6, 3.82 ERA in 43 G in High-A and Double-A

RED WINGS NOTES

According to Rochester sports histor ian Douglas Brei , Rochester is one of s ix f ranchises in North American professional sports history to play in the same ci ty and league cont inuously and uninterrupted since the 19th century. The Knights won the ser ies against Rochester 58-42 at Knights Stadium

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Walter Alston, Sammy Baugh, Dan Brouthers, Matt Garza, Bob Gibson, Pat Gi l l ick, Jerry Hairston, Jr. , Garret t Jones, High Pockets Kel ly, Rabbi t Maranvi l le, Joe Mauer, Johnny Mize, Just in Morneau, Eddie Murray, Stan Musial , Mike Mussina, Cal Ripken, Jr. , Curt Schi l l ing, Red Schoendienst, Ross Youngs.

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SCRANTON/WB RAILRIDERSTriple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees (10th season)

Al Pedrique

Following the departure of IL Hall of Famer Dave Miley in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Rail-Riders will be piloted in 2016 by Al Pedrique. Pedrique man-aged Double-A Trenton to a 71-71 showing in 2015 a year after skippering the High-A Tam-pa Yankees to a 71-68 record

Field Staff PNC FieldManager: Al Pedrique Opened: 4/26/89Pitching: Tommy Phelps Capacity: 10,310Coach: Jason Brown Dimensions: Left - 330’Coach: Tommy Wilson Right - 330’Trainer: Darren London Center- 408’ Strength: Brad Hyde- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The RailRiders Played the entire 2012 season on the road While PNC Field was being rennovated,

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:JUly 18 7:05 pM

JUly 19 7:05 pM

JUly 20 7:05 pM

Road:JUNe 6 6:35 pM

JUNe 7 6:35 pM

JUNe 8 6:35 pM

JUNe 9 6:35 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Riders lead 114-96At BB&T Ballpark: Knights lead 4-3At PNC Field: RIDERS lead 56-492015 Season Series: Series tied 3-3 Home 1-2 Road 2-1

RAILRIDERS INFO

Division: NorthGovernors’ cups: 1Last Title: 2008Last Playoff app: 2015MVPs*: 4 (S. Duncan,’09)ROYs: 4 (B. Gamel,’15))*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

PNC FIELD50 Glenmaura National Blvd.Suite 101, Moosic, PA 18507

Phone: (570) 969-2255Fax: (570) 963-6564

www.swbrailriders.com

GM: Jeremy RubyMedia: John Sadak

Radio: John Sadak & Darren Headrick

2016 YANKEES TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Jorge Mateo SS Led MiLB in stolen bases (82)2. Gary Sanchez C .274-18-62 in 93 G in Double-A and Triple-A3. Aaron Judge OF 2015 Futures Game starter4. James Kaprielian RHP Drafted in the 1st round; UCLA5. Domingo Acevedo RHP 3-0, 1.69 ERA in 11 G in Short Season Class-A6. Rookie Davis RHP 6-6, 3.70 ERA in 19 G 7. Tyler Wade SS .280-2-28 with 31 SB in 98 G for High-A Tampa8. Rob Refsnyder 2B .271-9-56 in 117 G for Triple-A Scranton/WB9. Wilkerman Garcia SS Had more walks (24) than strikeouts (19) in GCL10. Dustin Fowler OF .298-5-70 with 30 SB in 123 G in Low-A and High-A

RAILRIDERS NOTES

On Nov. 14, 2012, i t was announced that the team would be known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rai lRiders. The team made history in 2010 as they became the f i rst c lub in the 126 years of Internat ional League play to win f ive consecut ive div is ion championships. Shel ley Duncan hi t a f ranchise record 30 home runs in his 2009 MVP season. The Rai lRiders won the ser ies at Knights Stadium 53-45

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Marlon Anderson, Andy Ashby, John Axford, Shel ley Duncan, Kosuke Fukudome, Bret t Gardner, Ryan Howard, Phi l Hughes, Aust in Jackson, Ian Kennedy, Brandon Laird, Mike Lieberthal , Ryan Madson, Mickey Morandini , Bret t Myers, Scott Rolen, J immy Rol l ins, Chase Ut ley, Randy Wolf , Shane Victor ino.

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SYRACUSE CHIEFSTriple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals (8th season)

Billy Gardner, Jr.

2014 International League Man-ager of the Year, Billy Gardner, Jr., returns for his third season at the helm in Syracuse. Gard-ner joined the Washington or-ganization in 2014 and promptly led the Chiefs to their first post-season appearance since 1998.

Field Staff Alliance BankManager: Billy Gardner, Jr. Opened: 4/10/97Pitching: Bob Milacki Capacity: 11,071Coach: Brian Daubach Dimensions: Left - 330’Trainer: Jeff Allred Right - 330’ Strength: Brett Henry Center - 400’- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The last Astro Turf playing surface in the IL was replaced in 2008 when ABS went to natural grass.

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:MAy 30 7:05 pM

MAy 31 7:05 pM

JUNe 1 7:05 pM

Road:MAy 24 6:35 pM

MAy 25 6:35 pM

MAy 26 6:35 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Chiefs lead 109-96At BB&T Ballpark Knights lead 4-3At Alliance Bank: Chiefs lead 59-432015 Season Series: Knights won 4-3 Home 2-1 Road 2-2

CHIEFS INFO

Division: NorthGovernors’ cups: 9Last title: 2014Last playoff app: 2014MVPs*: 12 (S. Souza Jr. ’14)ROYs: 7 (S. Souza Jr, ’14)*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

ALLIANCE BANK STADIUMOne Tex Simone DriveSyracuse, NY 13208

Phone: (315) 474-7833Fax: (315) 474-2658

www.syracusechiefs.com

GM: Jason SmorolMedia: Kevin Brown

Radio: Kevin Brown & Eric Gallanty

2016 NATIONALS TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America)

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Lucas Giolito RHP 2015 Futures Game starter2. Trea Turner SS .322-8-54 with 29 SB in 116 in Double-A and Triple-A3. Victor Robles OF Hit .343 in 38 G in Short Season Class-A4. Erick Fedde RHP 5-3, 3.38 ERA in 14 G in Short Season Class-A and Low-A5. Reynaldo Lopez RHP 6-7, 4.09 ERA in 19 G for High-A Potomac6. Wilmer Difo SS/2B Hit .279 with 26 stolen bases in Double-A7. A.J. Cole RHP 5-6, 3.15 ERA in 21 G for Triple-A Syracuse8. Andrew Stevenson OF Drafted in the 2nd round; Louisiana State9. Autin Voth RHP Led Eastern League in strikeouts (148)10. Anderson Franco 3B Hit .281 in 46 G for the GCL Nationals

CHIEFS NOTES

The Chiefs ’ f ranchise dates back to 1934, when the IL’s Jersey City Skeeters moved to Syracuse and were renamed the Chiefs. The franchise played in the IL through 1955 (winning f ive championships). The Chiefs have played in Syracuse without interrupt ion s ince their rebir th in 1961. The Knights won the ser ies against Syracuse 49-47 at Knights Stadium

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Danny Ainge, J im Bottomley, Chr is Carpenter, Bobby Cox, Car los Delgado, Tony Fernandez, Shawn Green, Ron Guidry, Roy Hal laday, J immy Key, Adam Lind, Fred McCri ff , Goody Rosen, Hank Sauer, Ed Sprague, Jr. , Chr is Weinke, David Wel ls, Vernon Wel ls, Jayson Werth, Vic Wi l l is .

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TOLEDO MUD HENSTriple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers (29th season)

Lloyd McClendon

Lloyd McClendon will make his mi-nor league managerial debut this season, replacing Larry Parrish in Toledo following the IL Hall of Famer’s retirement. McClendon spent the past two seasons man-aging the Seattle Mariners, where he compiled a record of 163-161.

Field Staff Fifth Third FieldManager: Lloyd McClendon Opened: 4/9/02Pitching: Jeff Pico Capacity: 10,300Coach: Leon Durham Dimensions: Left - 320’Trainer: Chris McDonald Right - 320’ Strength: Fred Murphy Center - 400’- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Roost section of Fifth Third Field was named by ESPN.com as the best seats to watch a game in MiLB.

’16 SEASON SERIESHome:April 29 7:05 pM

April 30 6:05 pM

MAy 1 2:05 pM

Road:April 23 5:05 pM

April 24 2:05 pM

April 25 6:35 pM

ALL-TIME SERIES

All-time series record: Knights lead 156-123At BB&T Ballpark Knights lead 5-2At Fifth Third Field: Knights lead 74-692014 Season Series: Knights won 4-2 Home 2-1 Road 2-1

MUD HENS INFO

Division: WestGovernors’ cup: 3Last title: 2006Last playoff app: 2007MVPs*: 6 (M. Hessman,’07)ROYs: 0*MVP’s include both most valu-able players and Pitchers

FIFTH THIRD FIELD406 Washington Street

Toledo, OH 43604Phone: (419) 725-4367

Fax: (419) 725-4368www.mudhens.com

GM: Joe NapoliMedia: Andi RomanRadio: Jim Weber

2016 TIGERS TOP PROSPECTS (Per Baseball America

Player Pos. 2015 Notable1. Michael Fulmer RHP Led Eastern League in ERA (2.12) and K/9 (8.9); EL POTY2. Beau Burrows RHP Drafted in the 1st round; Weatherford HS (TX)3. Mike Gerber OF .292-13-76 in 135 G for Low-A West Michigan4. Christin Stewart OF Drafted in the 1st round; Tennessee5. JaCoby Jones SS 16 HR and 25 SB in High-A and Double-A6. Kevin Ziomek LHP Led Florida State League in strikeouts (143)7. Joe Jimenez RHP 5-1, 1.47 ERA with 17 saves in Low-A8. Dixon Machado SS .261-4-48 in 127 G for Triple-A Toledo9. Spencer Turnbull RHP 11-3, 3.01 ERA in 22 G for Low-A West Michigan10. Derek Hill OF 25 stolen bases in only 53 G in Low-A

MUD HENS NOTES

Although the Tigers have been the predominant MLB parent of the IL Mud Hens (1967–73 and since 1987), the team has also been aff i l iated with the Phi ladelphia Phi l l ies (1974–75), Cleveland Indians (1976–77), Minnesota Twins (1978–86) and the Yankees (1965–66). The Knights won the ser ies against Toledo at Knights Sta-dium 77-52

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Roger Bresnahan, Phi l Coke, Juan Encarnacion, Dave Engle, Elmer Fl ick, Travis Fryman, Curt is Granderson, Omar Infante, Brandon Inge, Jose Lima, Fred Lindstrom, Ryan Ludwick, Car los Pena , Ryan Raburn, Fernado Rodney, Bi l l Terry, Tim Teufel , Andres Torres, Dazzy Vance, Hack Wilson.

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VIc AlburyAlbury finished with a 1.73 ERA in 66 games with the charlotte Hornets in 1971.

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDSYEAR MANAGER RECORD DIV. FINISH LEAGUE1901 Ed Ashenback 50-55 (.476) 3rd Virginia-N. Carolina1902 Ed Ashenback 44-14 (.786) 1st North Carolina (C)1905 E.L. Kessler 40-42 (.488) 2nd Virginia-N. Carolina1908 Jess Reynolds 40-47 (.460) 5th Carolina Association (D)1909 D. Collins/L. Cross 46-63 (.422) 5th Carolina Association (D)1910 Lave Cross 56-50 (.528) 2nd Carolina Association (D)1911 Lave Cross 52-58 (.473) 3rd Carolina Association (D)1912 Jim Osteen 61-46 (.570) 3rd Carolina Association (D)1913 Burleigh Emery 47-67 (.412) 5th North Carolina (D)1914 Burleigh Emery 72-49 (.593) 2nd North Carolina (D)1915 B. Emery/M. Dudley 56-66 (.459) 4th North Carolina (D)1916 Martin Dudley 68-44 (.607) 1st North Carolina (D)1917 Earle Mack 20-16 (.556) 2nd North Carolina (D)1919 Ernest Burke 55-41 (.573) 2nd South Atlantic (C)1920 Herb Murphy 58-68 (.460) 4th South Atlantic (C)1921 Hooper/Day/Midkiff 52-93 (.359) 6th South Atlantic (B)1922 Dick Howblitzell 79-67 (.553) 2nd South Atlantic (B)1923 Dick Howblitzell 73-59 (.459) 1st South Atlantic (B)1924 Ray Kennedy 73-48 (.604) 2nd South Atlantic (B)1925 Ray Kennedy 79-50 (.613) 2nd South Atlantic (B)1926 Ray Kennedy 77-72 (.517) 4th South Atlantic (B)1927 Ray Kennedy 72-78 (.480) 6th South Atlantic (B)1928 H. Groh/A. Hood 60-86 (.411) 7th South Atlantic (B)1929 Dick Howblitzell 79-67 (.541) 3rd South Atlantic (B)1930 Dick Howblitzell 61-78 (.459) 5th South Atlantic (B)1931 Guy Lacey 100-37 (.730) 1st Piedmont (C)1932 Guy Lacey 80-53 (.602) 1st Piedmont (B)1933 J. Dobbs/G. Lacey 80-61 (.567) 2nd Piedmont (B)1934 Tommy Taylor 87-51 (.630) 2nd Piedmont (B)1935 Frank O’Rourke 62-75 (.453) 6th Piedmont (B)1937 Head/Rodgers/McColl 66-75 (.480) 7th Piedmont (B)1938 Calvin Griffith 84-52 (.613) 2nd Piedmont (B)1939 Calvin Griffith 68-74 (.479) 7th Piedmont (B)1940 Calvin Griffith 68-65 (.511) 5th Piedmont (B)1941 Calvin Griffith 65-60 (.481) 6th Piedmont (B)1942 Harry Smythe 70-62 (.530) 4th Piedmont (B)1946 Spencer Abbott 93-46 (.669) 1st Tri-State (B)1947 S. Abbott/C. Ermer 72-68 (.514) 1st Tri-State (B)1948 Joe Bowman 72-74 (.493) 5th Tri-State (B)1949 Clyde McDowell 62-80 (.437) 7th Tri-State (B)1950 McDowell/Bird 72-73 (.497) 5th Tri-State (B)1951 Cal Ermer 100-40 (.714) 1st Tri-State (B)1952 Ivan Kuester 87-51 (.630) 2nd Tri-State (B)1953 Pete Appleton 74-71 (.510) 3rd Tri-State (B)1954 Appleton/Clary 62-77 (.446) 6th South Atlantic (A)1955 Jim Bloodworth 54-86 (.386) 8th South Atlantic (A)1956 Rollie Hemsley 79-61 (.564) 2nd South Atlantic (A)1957 Gene Verble 89-67 (.562) 2nd South Atlantic (A)1958 Gene Verble 69-71 (.497) 4th South Atlantic (A)1959 Gene Verble 75-65 (.536) 2nd South Atlantic (A)1960 Gene Verble 79-61 (.564) 2nd South Atlantic (A)1961 Ellis Clary 61-79 (.436) 7th South Atlantic (A)1962 Spencer Robbins 54-86 (.386) 8th South Atlantic (A)1963 Alfred Evans 58-82 (.414) 7th South Atlantic (AA)1964 Alfred Evans 73-67 (.521) 4th Southern (AA)1965 Alfred Evans 72-68 (.518) 5th Southern (AA)1966 Harry Warner 64-74 (.464) 6th Southern (AA)1967 Harry Warner 75-65 (.536) 4th Southern (AA)1968 Harry Warner 72-68 (.514) 3rd Southern (AA)1969 Ralph Rowe 81-59 (.579) 1st Southern (AA)

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YEAR MANAGER RECORD DIV. FINISH LEAGUE1970 Warner/Appleton 66-73 (.475) 6th Southern (AA)1971 Harry Warner 92-50 (.648) 1st Southern (AA)1972 John Goryl 70-70 (.500) 3rd Southern (AA)1976 Jim Schaffer 74-66 (.529) 2nd Southern (AA)1977 Jim Schaffer 69-71 (.493) 4th Southern (AA)1978 Lance Nichols 66-78 (.458) 5th Southern (AA)1979 Jimmy Williams 73-69 (.514) 2nd Southern (AA)1980 Jimmy Williams 72-72 (.500) 2nd Southern (AA)1981 Mark Wiley 74-69 (.517) 2nd Southern (AA)1982 Mark Wiley 66-77 (.462) 5th Southern (AA) 1983 Grady Little 69-77 (.473) 3rd Southern (AA) 1984 G. Little/J. Hart 75-72 (.510) 4th Southern (AA)1985 John Hart 78-65 (.545) 2nd Southern (AA)1986 Greg Biagini 71-73 (.493) 4th Southern (AA)1987 Greg Biagini 85-60 (.586) 2nd Southern (AA)1988 Greg Biagini 69-75 (.479) 4th Southern (AA)1989 Jim Essian 70-73 (.490) 4th Southern (AA)1990 T. Helms/J. Loviglio 65-79 (.451) 4th Southern (AA)1991 Jay Loviglio 74-70 (.514) 4th Southern (AA)1992 Marv Foley 70-73 (.490) 2nd Southern (AA)1993 Charlie Manuel 86-55 (.610) 1st International (AAA)1994 Brian Graham 77-65 (.542) 2nd International (AAA)1995 Sal Rende 59-81 (.421) 5th International (AAA)1996 Sal Rende 62-79 (.440) 4th International (AAA)1997 Carlos Tosca 76-65 (.539) 2nd International (AAA)1998 Fredi Gonzalez 70-73 (.490) 3rd International (AAA)1999 Tom Spencer 82-62 (.569) 2nd International (AAA)2000 Nick Leyva 78-65 (.545) 2nd International (AAA)2001 Nick Leyva 67-77 (.465) 4th International (AAA)2002 Nick Capra 55-88 (.385) 4th International (AAA)2003 Nick Capra 74-70 (.514) 2nd International (AAA)2004 Nick Capra 68-74 (.479) 4th International (AAA)2005 Nick Leyva / Manny Trillo 57-87 (.396) 3rd International (AAA)2006 Razor Shines 79-62 (.560) 1st International (AAA)2007 Marc Bombard 63-80 (.441) 4th International (AAA)2008 Marc Bombard 63-78 (.447) 4th International (AAA)2009 Chris Chambliss 67-76 (.469) 4th International (AAA)2010 Chris Chambliss 67-77 (.465) 4th International (AAA)2011 Joe McEwing 69-74 (.483) 3rd International (AAA)2012 Joel Skinner 83-61 (.576) 1st International (AAA)2013 Joel Skinner 65-78 (.455) 3rd International (AAA)2014 Joel Skinner 63-81 (.438) 4th International (AAA)2015 Joel Skinner 74-70 (.514) 3rd International (AAA)

*Records include Charlotte Hornets (1901-1972), Charlotte O’s (1976-1987) and Charlotte Knights (1988-present).** While Charlotte Hornets baseball dates back to 1892, records were unavailable for some of the earlier seasons.

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS

Royal Round-UpCharlie Manuel, a former Charlotte Hornets player, returned to the Charlotte area as manager of the 1993 Charlotte Knights. Manuel led those ‘93 Knights to an 86-win season and an International League Championship. The 86 wins remain a season-high in Charlotte baseball

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (POSITION PLAYERS) A (28)Abbott, Jeff 1999Abbott, Kurt 1995-96Aceves, Jon 2002-05Ackerman, Dick 1953Aderholt, Morris 1939, 1942Alfaro, Jesus 1982-84Alguacil, Jose 2000Allen, Bernie 1961Allen, Brandon 2009Allison, Bob 1956Allred, Beau 1993Alomar Jr, Sandy 1993, 2002-03Alvarez, Jose 1977Alvarez, Ossie 1955Alvarez, Tony 2005Amaro, Ruben 1994Anderson, Arnold 1931Anderson, Brian 2005, 2007, 2009, 2013Anderson, Garland 1953Anderson, Lars 2013Anderson, Rufus 1969Antoine, Wendell 1961-62Argee, Daniel 1978Arias, Alex 1990-91Armstrong, Cole 2008-09Ashby, Chris 2001Auten, James 1984Azpiazu, Justo 1951-52

B (102)Bafia, Bob 1989-90Baines, Harold 2001Baisley, Jeff 2012Baldwin, Jeff 1991Barbary, Don 1942Barbee, Allen 1955Barclay, Don 1949Bard, Paul 1984Barkley, Jim 1947Barmes, Bruce 1951-52, 1966Barnes, Emile (“Red”) 1933-35Barrett, C. 1931Barrios, Jose 1983Barry, Jeff 2001Barsotti, Vandalo 1938-39Barth, Al 1963Battersby, Eric 2002Baughman, Justin 2002Beal, Bob 1947-49Beamesderfer, Kurt 1986-87Beamon, Trey 1999Becker, Brian 2005Beckham, Gordon 2009, 2013Beckner, Bob 1969Belcastro, Joe 1949Bell, David 1994Bell, Fern 1931-32Bell, Josh 2013Bell, Lamar 1933, 1939Bell, Lenny 1990Bell, Mike 2004Beltre, Engel 2015Beltre, Esteban 1999Benitez, Yamil 2000Bennetch, Dale 1962Bensmiller, Merv 1937

Benson, Steve 1978Berg, Dave 1997Bernhardt, Virgil 1963Betemit, Wilson 2009Bethea, Bill 1964-65Biasucci, Joe 1991Bikowski, Scott 2004-05Bird, John 1951Bistroff, Joe 1934Black, Dan 2014-15Blair, Paul 1991Blakely, Darren, 2006Blasi, Nicholas 2008Bloodworth, Jimmy 1938, 1955Boettcher, Tom 1972Bogener, Terry 1985-86Bokina, Joe 1935Bolick, Milt 1950, 1952Bolton, Cliff 1942Bonds, Ken 1952Bonifacio, Emilio 2015Bonner, Robert 1978-79Booty, Josh 1998Borchard, Joe 2002-05Borgmann, Glenn 1971Bostock, Lyman 1972Boston, Daryl 1995Bourgeois, Jason 2007-08Bourjos, Christopher 1982Bowles, Charles 1940Bowlin, Weldon 1969Bowman, Donald 1981-82Boyd, Clifton 1941Bozich, Emil 1942Bradshaw, George 1952-53Brandenburg, Gary 1976Brandes, Vern 1931Brannan, Charles 1947-48Brantly, Rob 2015Bravo, Danny 2001Braziel, Dennis 1949-50Brett, Russell 1979-80Brewer, Rod 1995Briley, Greg 1994Brito, Tilson 1999Brooks, Jerry 1996Broussard, Ben 2009Brown, Herman 1956Brown, Levi 1967Brown, Roosevelt 2005Brown, Stan 1937Bruett, J.T. 1994Brumbaugh, Cliff 2003Brumfield, Jacob 1998, 2000Brunson, Eddie 1982-83Bryan, James 1976-77Bryant, Scott 1992Brye, Steve 1970Buffamoyer, John 1979-80Buford, Damon 2002Bullinger, Jim 1989-91, 1995Burke, Jamie 2003-05Burkhart, Morgan 2004Burns, Lon 1947-48Butterfield, Chris 1994Byers, Jack 1951

C (85)Caffie, Joe 1961Caldwell, David 1977-78Calero, Jose 1965Caliendo, Anthony 1948Campos, Frank 1950-51Canale, George 1993Canan, Dick 1990-91Cannizaro, Andy 2009Canseco, Jose 2002Capra, Nick 1995Caradonna, Brett 2002Cariel, Rafael 1972Carlin, Jim 1939Carlson, Mark 1972Carlyle, Roy 1934Carr, Chuck 1995Carrier, Bill 1931Carter, Ezell 1969, 1971Carter, Jeff 1995Carter, Otis 1932Carter, Steve 1995Caruso, Mike 2000Carver, Jim 1962Casanova, Raul 2005Casarotti, Rich 1992Castaldo, Vince 1995Castellano, Pedro 1991-92Castillo, Gilberto 1947Castillo, Javier 2007-10Castillo, Luis 1997-98Castro, Edgar 1985Castro, Joe 1956Castro, Jose 2012Castro, Julian 1957Castro, Ramon 2010Ceci, Sam 1972Cesar, Dionys 2004Chambers, Frank 1941, 1946Chance, Tony 1994Charouhas, Desmond 1950Chavez, Ozzie 2011 Chism, Thomas 1977Christensen, McKay 1999-2001Christoff, Mike 1935Christopher, Scott 1979-80Christopherson, Eric 1999Cichosz, Chester 1937Cijntje, Sherwin 1987-88Cimo, Matthew 1986-87Clapinski, Chris 1996-98Clark, Ron 1963-65Clary, Douglas 1978Clary, Ellis 1938-39Click, Larry 1961Cline, Bill 1961Coates, John 1946Coats, Buck 2010Coats, Jason 2015Cochlin, Dave 1933Cockrell, Alan 1993Colasinski, Frank 1951, 1953, 1955Colbert, Craig 1994Cole, Alex 1997Coles, Chuck 1961-62Colina, Javier 2008, 2010

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (POSITION PLAYERS) Collaro, Thomas 2007-08Colvin, Tyler 2015Cook, David 2008-09Conton, Alfredo 1959Coquillette, Trace 2005Corey, Mark 1977, 82Coronado, Mike 1972Cortez, Fernando 2008, 2010Crawford, Jim Jr. 1955Crawford, Wayne 1954Crede, Joe 2001-02, 2008Crespo, Alejandro 1955Crockett, Rusty 1990-92Crompton, Herb 1937Cron, Chris 1994Crouch, Willie 1961Cruz, Luis 1989Cuesta, John 1958Culbreth, Emory 1931-32Curley, Chris 2015Cusack, David 1988

D (54)Daigle, Leo 2005Dalesandro, Mark 2001-02Damiano, Don 1959Danks, Jordan 2010-14Dantoni, Dan 1958-59Dascenzo, Doug 1995Daskalakis, Matt 1960-62Daubach, Brian 1997-98Dauphin, Phil 1992Davalillo, Pompeyo (“Yoyo”) 1953Davidson, Mark 1993Davidson, Matt 2014-15Davis, Arnold 1954-55Davis, Ben 2005Davis, Butch 1988Davis, Ed 1937Davis, Gene 1958-60Davison, Ron 1972DaVanon, Jeff 2008Dawkins, Gookie 2008-09De Aza, Alejandro 2010-12Deaton, Charles 1941Dees, Gregory 1982Dehner, Bob 1946Delgado, Alex 1997Dellaero, Jason 2001-02Dempsey, Patrick 1983Dempsey, Rick 1970-71Denman, John 1980-83Derryberry, Timothy 1979-82Diaz, Mario 1950Dietz, Emmett 1958Dietzel, Leroy 1954-56Difani, Clarence “(Jay”) 1949-50DiFresco, John 1954Dimmel, Michael 1977DiPace, Dan 1968Dobbek, Dan 1956Dodd, Tom 1985-87Doerr, Jeffrey 1982, 86Dotterer, Tom 1962Dowdy, Jeremy 2013, 2015Doyle, Blake 1976

Drake, Ron 1972Dransfeldt, Kelly 2004Drapp, Dave 1956Driskill, Alec 1950Dubiel, Christian 1946Duffy, Darrin 1990, 1992Dulin, Tim 1988Dumouchelle, Patrick 1981, 1983-84Dunwoody, Todd 1997-98Durango, Luis 2013Durham, Bob 1933-34

E (22)Earley, Michael 2013Early, Jake 1937-38, 1954Eaton, Adam 2014Eaton, Tom 1979-80Ebright, Chris 1992Echevarria, Orlando 1952Eddie, Steve 1999Edwards, Marshall 1977Eldred, Brad 2008Elkins, Jack 1954Elliott, Al W. (“Buck”) 1938Ermer, Cal 1947-48, 1951Ernaga, Frank 1959Erstad, Darin 2007Escobar, Eduardo 2011Espino, Damaso 2012-13 Espinoza, Carlos 1955Estalella, Roberto 1937-38, 1951Estrada, Osmani 1998Evans, Al 1938-39Evans, Lee 2002Ezell, Glen 1970

F (40)Fabrizio, Kurt 1980-81Fagley, Dan 1996Falcone, David 1983-84, 1986-87Falk, Tom 1954Falls, Jack 1957-58Famiglietti, Tom 1951Farmar, Damon 1987-88Ferguson, Charles 1949Fernandez, Alberto 1972Fernandez, Eduardo 1972Ferrell, Beverly 1937-39Fields, Josh 2006-09Figueroa, Reyes 1960-61Filo, Ed 1948Finegan, Phil 1955Finlator, Buck 1931Finley, Steve 1988Finn, Jim 1955Firova, Danny 1989Fischer, Lee 2009Fitzgerald, Daniel 1977-78Flender, Ron 1963-64Flesh, Henry 1977-78Fleshman, Levi 1952Flint, Elbie 1946Flores, Miguel 1994Flowers, Tyler 2009-11Floyd, Cliff 1997Ford, Curt 1995

Fordyce, Brook 2000Foster, Cliff 1970Foster, Jim 1956Foster, Jim 2000Franco, Matt 1992Freed, Ed 1950Friedman, Stuart 1972Frye, Johnny 1940, 1942Fukudome, Kosuke 2012Fulgencio, Jose 2009Fuller, Justin 2009

G (64)Gallagher, Bob 1972Gallagher, Jim 2011-13 Gallena, Carlos 1942Garcia, Andrew 2011-12 Garcia, Amaury 2001Garcia, Avisail 2013-14Garcia, Butch 1989-90Garcia, Drew 2013, 2015Garcia, Leury 2013, 2015Garone, Mike 1952Gartrell, Stefan 2009-11Gary, Bob 1941Gedeon, Elmer 1940Gergen, Robert 1986Gerhart, Ken 1984-85, 1988Gerst, Kent 2009Getz, Chris 2008-09Giambi, Jeremy 2005Gibralter, Steve 2000Giles, Brian 1994Gillaspie, Conor 2014Gillis, Grant 1933-35Gimenez, Hector 2012-14Ginter, Keith 2009Gipp, Myron 1949-50Gload, Ross 2003, 2005Glossop, Al 1935Glover, Jim 1967Golson, Greg 2012Gomez, Leo 1988Gongola, Pete 1963Gonzalez, Alberto 1961Gonzalez, Alex 1998Gonzalez, Andy 2006-07Gonzalez, Enrique 1954Gonzalez, Jose 1999Gonzalez, Manny 1999-2000Gonzalez, Miguel 2009, 2013-14Gonzalez, Rene 1994Gonzalez, Wiki 2007Gove, George 1969Grace, Mike 1991-92Gramger, Lee 1984-86Grayum, Richie 1990, 1992Greene, Justin 2011-12 Greene, Steven 1979Greene, Tyler 2013Gregg, Tommy 1995-96Grice, John 1954-57Griffin, Ty 1989-91Griffith, Calvin 1939-41Grimes, Mike 1940-41Griswold, Allen 1937

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (POSITION PLAYERS) Groves, Ralph 1952Gubanich, Creighton 2001Guenther, Al 1961Guerra, Fermin (“Mike”) 1938, 1941Guerrero, Wilton 2005Guillen, Oney 2008Guinn, Jim 1939-40Gustaferris, Gus 1934Guth, Charles (“Bucky”) 1971Gutierrez, Ricky 2005Guyton, Dick 1949-52

H (70)Hagan, Dan 1964Hahn, Bill 1970Hahn, Dick 1940-41Hall, Jimmie 1958Hall, Noah 2008Hall, Toby 2007Halter, Shane 1996Hamilton, Reggie 1962-63Hampton, Gray 1953Hankins, Ryan 2003-04Hannon, Phil 1990Hardaway, Curtis 1960-61Hardtke, Jason 2001Harris, Dick 1957-59Harris, John 1954Harris, Willie 2002-03, 2005Hartsfield, Bob 1962Hartung, Andy 1992Hastings, Lionel 1998Haus, Fran 1955Hauser, Edward (“Mike”) 1937Hayworth, Lew 1946Hazewood, Drungo 1979-82Head, Lee 1937Heinbaugh, Clarence 1949Heintz, Chris 2001Heisler, Adam 2013Hemsley, Rollie 1956Henry, Ron 1963-64Hernandez, Gorkys 2014Hernandez, Kiki 1995Hernandez, Leo 1982Herrera, Roberto 1966Herrick, Neal 1982Hess, Bill 1964-66Hicks, John 1934Hill, Elmer (“Moe”) 1971Hill, Herman 1968Hill, Orsino 1989Hill, Sam 1957Hintze, Adolf 1956Hixson, Gene 1949Hoberg, Carlton 1941Hoblitzell, Dick 1930Hodgin, Ralph 1937Hoffman, Dave 1967Hoffman, Ray 1940-41Hogarty, Bill 1955, 1958Holbrook, Ernest 1935Holland, -- 1930Hollins, David 1999Holt, Goldie 1932-33Holtz, Jerry 1986-88Hood, Abe 1930

Hoppe, Jim 1971-72Hopper, Norris 2009Horn, Sam 1993Horne, Bill 1949Hoskins, Stuart 1941Howerton, Carlson 1954 Hudgens, Jim 1931Hudson, Orlando 2012Hudson, Robert 2010Hummel, Tim 2002-03, 2006Hunnicutt, Wyman 1942Huppert, David 1979-80, 82Huffman, Royce 2008Hurst, Fred 1941Hyde, Brandon 2000Hyers, Tim 1998

I (7)Ilitch, Mike 1955Inglin, Jeff 1999-2002Ingram, Darron 2002Ingram, Harry 1930Ishikawa, Travis 2013Ivie, Lonnie 1981Izquierdo, Enrique 1964-66

J (24)Jackson, Conor 2012Jackson, Erskine 1977Jackson, Len 1961Jackson, Ryan 1998Jacobs, Chris 2015Jacobs, Lamar 1960, 1963Jacobson, Jeff 1985Jacobson, Kevin 1982James, Norm 1934Jarquin, Gersan 1977-78Jarrell, Joseph 1987-88Jenkins, Jim 1966, 1968Jensen, John 1992Jimenez, D’Angelo 2002Jirschele, Justin 2014-15Johnson, Dan 2012Johnson, Erik 1996Johnson, Micah 2014-15Johnson, Michael 2014Jones, Barry 1954Jones, Jack 1951Jones, Ricky 1981, 1985, 1987Jones, Tim 1994Junco, Manuel 1953

K (39)Katzen, Julius 1937, 1939-40Kearns, Bill 1954Kelchner, Lawrence 1948Keller, Hal 1948Kelly, Jim 1948Kelly, Kenny 2007Kelly, Pat 1966Kelly, Tom 1971Kenaga, Jeffrey 1984-85Kennedy, Kevin 1976-77Kerestes, Mel 1952, 1955Kershner, Ted 1934Khoury, Scott 1987Kiel, Herman 1950

Kieschnick, Brooks 2002Killebrew, Harmon 1956King, Nathaniel 1967Kirby, Wayne 1993Kmak, Joe 1997Knapp, Mike 1991Knoedler, Justin 2009Knorr, Randy 1998Koehl, Bob 1962Konerko, Paul 2008Koppa, Cy 1948Korcheck, Steve 1954-55Kordas, Tom 1956Kottaras, George 2015Krenchicki, Wayne 1977Kroeger, Josh 2009-10Krol, Jack 1963Kropf, John 1957Kubuski, Ed 1942, 1947Kuhn, Tyler 2011-12 Kuilan, Hector 1997Kunkel, Jeff 1993Kushner, Gerry 1967Kusick, Craig 1972Kvasnak, Alex 1942, 1946

L (46)Lacy, Guy Sr. 1931-33Lacy, John 1931Lajoie, Bill 1963-64Landrum, Ced 1989Lane, Wilmer 1946LaNeave, Wayne 1959Lankster, David 1978LaPointe, George 1939-40Latmore, Robert 1987Lavalliere, Guy 1959, 1961LaVegue, Francis 1935Lavelle, John 1947Lawrie, Joe 1937Lee, Carlos 1999Lehwald, Henry 1962Lemon, Jim 1954Leon, Donny 2005Lerner, Maurice 1961Levan, Jesse 1954-55Levis, Jesse 1993-94Lewis, John 1989Lewis, Mark 1993-94Liddi, Alex 2014Liefer, Jeff 1999-2001, 2008Lillibridge, Brent 2009-10Lipscomb, Gerard 1933-34Liranzo, Rafael 1976Livingston, Thompson 1937Lockwood, Richard 1984-86Logan, Daniel 1979-80Loman, Seth 2012-13Long, -- 1932Long, Ryan 2000Lopez, Jose 2012Lopez, Luis 1993Lopez, Pedro 2005-07Lucca, Lou 1996-98Luckey, George (“Dick”) 1933-34Lucy, Donny 2007-11Luebbe, Roy 1930

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (POSITION PLAYERS) Luttrell, Lyle 1954Lybrand, Craig 1946, 1948Lydy, Scott 1999-2000Lyle, Jim 1934Lynn, Jerry 1938Lyons, Ed 1941-42

M (113)Mabry, Tom 1934Machado, Robert 1999Madjeski, Ed 1947Magdaleno, Ricky 1999Magi, Vince 1957-58Magrann, Tom 1987-88Makarewicz, Scott 1998Malangone, John 1957Mallory, Jim 1941Maness, Bob 1957Mann, Kelly 1989Manuel, Chuck 1968Manzella, Tommy 2012Mariano, Robert 1983-85Marinette, Frank 1937Marino, Tom 1951-52, 1954Marlotte, Bill 1930Marpie, Daniel 1976Marr, John 1956Marrero, Chris 2015Marsella, Charles 1939Martell, Jim 1937Martin, Archie 1938-39Martin, Edwin 1939Martinez, Carlos 1993Martinez, Felix 2005Martinez, Gabby 1999Martinez, Orlando (“Marty”) 1963Martinez, Osvaldo 2012Maruska, John 1935Marzano, John 1993Massarelli, John 1995Mateja, Phil 1953, 1956-58Matos, Pascual 2006Mauney, Sam 1958-59Maxcy, Russ 1933May, Derrick 1989Mayberry Jr., John 2015McCabe, Joe 1964McCall, Brian 1965McCarter, Jim 1933McCormick, John 1939McCreight, Jim 1947-48McDade, Mike 2013McDonald, Jim 1970McDonald, Leroy 1971McDonald, Ron 1971-72McEneny, Milt 1952-53McGaughey, Clarence 1932-33McKee, Rogers 1949, 1956McKee, Scott 2002McKeown, John 1953McMillon, Billy 1996-97McNair, Woody 1941McNeal, Aaron 2004McNulty, John 1952McPherson, Dallas 2011-12 McQuillan, Charles 1942McRaney, Ed 1942

Meachini, Pete 1951-52, 1954-55Means, Dick 1961-62Meeks, Sam 1947-48Mellendick, Joe 1941-42Mendoza, Minnie 1960-61, 63-68, 71-72Mercado, Orlando 1993Merklen, Glen 1962Merullo, Matt 1994Meyers, Otto 1937-38Miles, Aaron 2003Miley, Sam 1964Millar, Kevin 1998Milledge, Lastings 2011 Miller, Carl 1946, 1948Miller, Corky 2009Miller, Lemmie 1986Millette, Joe 1995Milliard, Ralph 1996-97Mims, Larry 1988Mincy, Russ 1947Minster, Mike 1970Mitchell, Jared 2012-15Mitterwald, George 1967Molina, Gustavo 2006-07Money, Fred 1932-33Monje, Guillermo 1939Montague, James 1982Montalvo, Jose 1956-58Montgomery, Reggie 1988Monzon, Dan 1970Moody, Joe 1948-49Moore, Brandon 1999-2000Moore, Mike 2004Mooring, Jim 1966Mora, Jesus 1959Morales, Luis 1955Morales, Steve 2003Morel, Brent 2010, 2012-13Morem, Bob 1946Morgan, Scott 2002-03Morgan, Vern 1960Morman, Russ 1995-97 Mort, Roy 1934Moss, Joe 1946-47Mota, Carlos 1993Mottola, Chad 1999Mouton, Al 1949Murff, Joe 1937Murphy, Aloysius 1935Murphy, Nate 2003Murphy, Scott 1976Murray, Eddie 1976Myers, Rod 2000Myrow, Brian 2009

N (26)Nachand, Clarence 1939Naehring, Mark 1981-82Nasif, Ralph 1972Natal, Rob 1995, 1997-98Neal, Edwin 1980-81Negron, Miguel 2009Nelson, Bry 2004Netcher, John 1947-48Nettles, Graig 1967Nettles, Jim 1969Nichols, Carl 1985-86

Nichols, Howard 1989Nichols, Tom 1970-71Nichols, Ty 1987-88Nicholson, Tommy 2003-04Niles, Drew 1998Nix, George 1937, 1940-41Nix, Jayson 2009Nixon, Donell 1993Nordberg, Alan 1969-70Norman, Daniel 1985-86Norton, Greg 2000, 2005Nossek, Joe 1961-62Nunez, Jorge 2003Nunez, Vladimir 2007Nunn, Bill 1970-71

O (21)O’Dell, Jim 1988O’Rear, John 1976O’Connell, Sean 2015O’Connell, Tom 1949-51Okrie, Len 1948Olander, Jim 1994O’Lari, John 1955-56Oldis, Bob 1951, 1955Oliva, Pedro (“Tony”) 1962Olivares, Ed 1965Olmeda, Jose 1996-97Olmedo, Ray 2012O’Neal, Waymond 1957O’Neill, Joe 1942Oquendo, Ismael 1984Oravetz, Ernie 1962-63O’Reilly, Jack 1930O’Rourke, Frank 1935Ortiz, Roberto 1939-41Oster, John 1966Owens, Jerry 2006-09

P (49)Packard, Frank 1930-31, 1933Pactwa, Joe 1971Padget, Chris 1986Padgett, Dean 1955Padgett, Ernie 1930Pappas, Erik 1989, 95Pardo, Alberto 1983-84Parrill, Martin 1976Pascual, Carlos 1958Paul, Josh 2000-03Paula, Carlos 1954Paulino, Elvin 1991-92Payne, Bob 1957Paz, Rich 2004Perez, Julio 1982Perez, Kenny 2007Perez, Tomas 2007Perkins, Harold 1988Perry, Herbert 1994Perry, Melvin (“Bob”) 1958, 1969Perry, Parker 1933Pflasterer, Kent 1955Phegley, Josh 2011-14 Phillips, Andy 2009Phillips, J.R. 2000Phillips, Paul 2008Phipps, Denis 2014

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (POSITION PLAYERS) Pierce, Bob 1972Pierzynski, A.J. 2011 (R) Pittman, Claude 1939Plant, Jim 1972Podsednik, Scott 2005, 2007, 2009Pond, Art 1931-32Porter, Dan 1955, 1957Posey, John 1988, 1990Pough, Pork Chop 1994Powell, Bill 1934Powell, Dale 1953Powell, Jack 1952Powell, Paul Ray 1969Powers, Jim 1972Poydock, Dick 1941Pratt, George 1939Price, Jared 2008, 2011Prichard, Bob 1938-39, 1941Prieto, Rick 2001Proctor, L.K. 1933Puckett, Cody 2013Purpura, Daniel 1984

Q (5)Quentin, Carlos 2009Quilici, Frank 1962-64Quinn, Mark 2006Quimby, Chuck 1939-40Quintero, Humberto 2002

R (76)Raccuglia, Tony 1955Rainey, Sam 1933Rambo, Dick 1967-68Ramirez, Dan 1999Ramirez, Julio 2001Ramirez, Manny 1993Ramirez, Omar 1994Ramos, Ken 1993Ramsey, Fernando 1991Ramsey, Jeffrey 1984Ramsey, Michael 1985Ratenski, Ted 1941Rathje, Larry 1969-70Ratliff, Paul 1963, 1965-66, 1969Raven, Luis 1999Reddish, Michael 1984-85Redfield, Joseph 1986Redmond, Mike 1997-98Reed, Jeremy 2004, 2010Reese, Nate 1998Reese, Rich 1965Renick, Rick 1966Renteria, Edgar 1996Restovich, Michael 2009, 2011Retherford, C.J. 2010Reyes, Guillermo 2002, 2004-05Reynolds, - 1930Rhabe, Nick 1942Richar, Danny 2007-08Richardson, Timothy 1987Richmond, Josh 2014Rickman, Richard 1976Ricks, Adam 2007, 2010-11Ries, Bob 1957Rigsby, Randy 1998

Riley, Marquis 1996Rinehardt, George 1931-32Rios, Armando 2003Rios, Juan 1972Ripken Jr, Cal 1979-80Ripken, Billy 1985-86Rivera, Mike 2003-04Rivera, Pablo 1989-90Rivera, Ruben 2006Robbins, Spencer 1962Roberson, Kevin 1990-91Roberts, Charles E. (“Red”) 1941-42Roberts, Norm 1987-88Robertson, Jason 1996Robertson, Sherry 1939-40Robinson, Jimmy 1992Rodman, John 1954Rodriguez, Liu 2000-01Rodriquez, Luis 2010Rodriguez, Maximo 1997Rodriguez, Victor 1980-83Roedershimer, Lou 1946Rogers, Greg 1972Rogowski, Casey 2006-07Roig, Tony 1955Rollins, Rich 1961Rolls, Damian 2006Ronan, Marc 1996Rondon, Cleuluis 2015Rosa, Wally 2005-2006Rouse, Mike 2008Rowand, Aaron 2001, 2003Roskos, John 1998Rossy, Rico 1986-87Rowe, Ralph 1958, 1961Rowell, Alex 1969-70Royster, Willie 1978-81Ruddell, Preston 1970Rudolph, Mason 1995Rumfield, Toby 2001Ryan, Craig 1976

S (93)Sadek, Mike 1969Sadler, Donnie 2004Saladino, Tyler 2012, 2014-15Salcedo, Ronnie 1984-87Sanchez, Alex 2007Sanchez, Angel 2013Sanchez, Carlos 2012-14-15Sanchez, David 1962Sanders, Anthony 2002-03Sanders, Reginald 1978Sandoval, Danny 2000Sanford, Jack 1939-40Sarbaugh, Mike 1994Saunders, Chris 2001-02Saylor, Dave 1972Schacht, Art 1930Schaefer, Jeff 1982-85, 1993Schmeil, Harry 1948Schmidt, Dave 1970-71Schunk, Jerry 1995Scott, Gary 1990Seaone, Isaac 1949-50, 1954Seitzer, Brad 2000

Sellers, Justin 2015Semien, Marcus 2013-14Sevcik, John 1966, 1968Sheets, Larry 1980Sheff, Chris 1996-97Shelby, John 1980-81Shelton, Kyle 2011-12 Shirley, Max 1937Shoals, Leo (“Muscle”) 1948Shoemaker, Brady 2009Short, Brandon 2012-13Short, Glen 1935Shoup, Ray 1970, 1972Shuck, J.B. 2015Siddall, Joe 1996 Sierra, Luis 2014Sierra, Moises 2014Simmons, Brian 1999Simon, Alexander 2015Simon, Tom 1972Simonds, Dan 1991Simons, Mitch 1999Skaalen, James 1977-78Skeete, Rafael 1987-88Skinner, Joel 1994Small, Jeff 1989Smith, Bobby 2004-06Smith, Dana 1987-88Smith, Dave 1942Smith, David 1986-87Smith, Del 1942Smith, Glen 1968Smith, Greg 1989Smith, Hugh 1953Smith, James 1977Smith, Jay 1932Smith, Kevan 2015Smith, Ryan 2007-08Smith, Thomas 1980-81Smithson, Tom 1972Snyder, Earl 2007Snyder, G. 1930Snyder, Harry 1932Soderholm, Eric 1969Solters, Tom 1966Soto, Neftali 2015Sparra, Alex 1937Spidale, Michael 2005Springfield, Bill 1959St. Peter, Bill 1991Stafford, Don 1949-50Stanicek, Pete 1987Stefero, John 1982-85, 1990Stein, Herb 1946Steinfadt, Art 1937Steppen, Bill 1941Stewart, Chris 2004-06Stillwell, Ron 1962Stinnett, Kelly 1993Stogoski, Ed 1960Stone, Alan 1956Storie, Burl 1954Storm, Bob 1971-72Stroecker, Arnold 1953Suggs, Clyde 1933Sugimoto, Roger 1968

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (POSITION PLAYERS) Sullivan, Glenn 1989-90Sullivan, Hal 1932Susko, Pete 1937Sweeney, Ryan 2006-07

T (57)Tackett, Jeff 1987-88Taliaferro, Clark 1933Tallamante, Ricardo 1930Tanner, Rudy 1956Tano, Roberto 1959-61Tappe, Ted 1961Tarrolly, Bill 1965Tavarez, Jesus 1995Taylor, Ellis 1933Taylor, Michael 2014Taylor, Reggie 2004Taylor, Robert 1977Taylor, Scott 1991Taylor, Tom 1934Teahen, Mark 2010-11Tekotte, Blake 2013-14Terrell, Jerry 1971Terrero, Luis 2007Tevlin, Creighton 1976Theobold, Ron 1965-66Thielker, David 1985Thomas, Frank 2005Thomas, Jim 1953Thomas, Vernon 1979Thome, Jim 1993, 2007Thompson, Bill 1962Thompson, Danny 1969Thompson, Lyle 1942Thompson, Sam 1967Thompson, Trayce 2012, 2015Thurman, Bob 1961Tiefenthaler, Dennis 1983Timko, Andrew 1983Timmons, Ozzie 1992Tischinski, Tom 1972Toca, Jorge 2005Tolleson, Steve 2013Tolson, Omar 1955Tone, Lawrence 1938-39Torcato, Tony 2006Torres, Andres 2004Torres, Eider 2009Torres, Gil 1937-40, 1942Torres, Jesus 1962Torres, Tomas 1996Torres, Tony 1997Torve, Kevin 1985Toth, David 1999-2000Traber, Jim 1984Trechock, Frank 1938-39Trent, Cecil 1935Tryon, Ned 1947Tucker, Len 1959Tuiasosopo, Matt 2014-15Tutt, John 1982-85Tyner, Matthew 1982-83Tyner, Jason 2008

U (3)

Uhlaender, Ted 1963-64Umphlett, Tom 1964-67Uribe, Juan 2008

V (24)Valdes, Rogelio (“Roy”) 1946-47Valdespino, Hilario (“Sandy”) 1959Valdes-Vila, Hernan 1959-61Valdez, Mario 1999Valdez, Wilson 2004Valdivielso, Jose 1954-55Valentin, Jose 2004Valenzuela, Mario 2001, 2003-04Valido, Robert 2008Vandehey, Leonard 1957Vanderhook, Randolph 1976-78Varner, Glen 1954Vasquez, Modesto 1955Vasser Luke 1964-69Velandia, Jorge 2006Velazquez, Nestor 1961-62, 1967-69Velsquez, Guillermo 1994Veras, Quilvio 1996Verble, Gene 1956-59Verderber, Herman 1939Viciedo, Dayan 2010-11, 2013, 2015Videtich, Tom 1963Vistuer, Juan 1953, 1955, 1960Vizquel, Omar 1994

W (47)Wachutka, Bruce 1972Wagner, Dan 2014Walbeck, Matt 1992Waldrop, Ned 1949Walker, Chico 1990Walker, John 1953Ward, Daryle 2009Warner, Harry 1956-59Waters, Steve 1969Waterson, George 1939Watts, Marvin 1930Weatherspoon, Chuck 1963, 1967-68Webster, Ray 1963Weeks, Howard 1953Wehner, John 1997-98Welch, Doug 1991-92Welch, Rodolfo 1968Wentworth, Dick 1946Westmoreland, - 1931Weston, Ed 1932Wheeler, Charles 1972White, Billy 1991-92Whitehouse, Harry 1933Whitfield, Robert 1979-83Whiting, Don 1976Whitley, Bud 1972Whitmore, Darrell 1996Wibron, Thaddeus 1985Wietecha, Ray 1953Wilfong, Rob 1972Wilkins, Andy 2013-14Wilkins, Rick 1990Williams, Dallas 1978-79Williams, Dana 1990

Williams, Jeffrey 1983-84Williams, Jerrone 1992Williams, Leonard 1958 Wilson, Craig 2000Wilson, Desi 2000Wilson, Ethan 2015Wise, Dewayne 2012-13 Wolfe, Tom 1933Wollet, Bill 1953Womack, Fred 1946Wood, Ken 1941, 1956Wright, Taft 1933Wummell, Art 1941

Y (6)Yeglinski, John 1978 Young, Art 1934-35Young, Ernie 2006-07Young, Michael 1981Young, Tom 1930Youngbauer, Jeffrey 1979

Z (6)Zardon, Jose 1946, 1952Zimmerman, Glen 1956-58Zosky, Eddie 1995Zunno, Sal 1948Zupcic, Bob 1995Zywica, Mike 2002

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (PITCHERS) A (30)Aardsma, David 2007Abbot, Paul 1993Abernathey, Ted 1959Abreau, Jose 1972Adamson, Joel 1995-96Adkins, Jon 2002-03, 2005, 2010Aguiar, Jose 1954Albers, Matt 2015Albury, Vic 1971Alfonseca, Antonio 1996-97Alicea, Miguel 1986-87Allen, Wyatt 2002Almonte, Ed 2002-03Aloma, Luis 1947Anderson, Allan 1993Anderson, Arnold R. (“Red”) 1938Anderson, Lawrence 1980Anderson, Matt 2008Anderson, Mike 1937-38Andujar, Luis 1999Aquino, Greg 2010Arena, Vince 1953Arias, Juan 1981-83Arnold, Tony 1982-85Arrigo, Jerry 1961, 1963Arroyo, Spencer 2013Arruda, Tom 1970Asencio, Jairo 2015Asselin, Kevin 2009Axelrod, Dylan 2011-12, 2014

B (81)Babula, Shaun 2007-08Bagby, Jim Jr. 1935Bajenaru, Jeff 2004-05Baldwin, James 2001Ballard, Jeff 1986Ballinger, Jimmy 2011-12Baptist, Travis 2001Barber, Steve 1972Barcelo, Lorenzo 2000-02Barefoot, Clyde 1934Barkley, Bill 1953-55Barnes, Brian 1994Barnes, Dick 1971Barnette, Tyler 2014Barrios, Manuel 1998Bastian, Jose 1977-79Batista, Miguel 1995-96Bayne, Cameron 2011Beatty, Blaine 1987Beck, Chris 2014-15Beck, James (“Joe”) 1941Beifuss, Harry 1953Beirne, Kevin 1999-2000Bell, Eric 1986Bell, Rob 2008Bennett, - 1932Bentz, Chad 2006Berken, Jason 2013Berling, Al 1951Bernard, Dwight 1985Biddle, Rocky 2002Biercevicz, Greg 1985Bird, George 1949-50

Bisenius, Joe 2011Blair, Denny 1978Blood, Steve 1972Bloodworth, Ron 1957Bloom, Art 1937Boddicker, Mike 1978-79Boerner, Larry 1930Boggs, Mitchell 2014Bokina, Joe 1937Bonikowski, Joe 1964-65Borland, Toby 1998Boskie, Shawn 1989Boswell, Dave 1964Boudreau, Jim 1985-86Bowden, Steve 1986Bowen, Ryan 1995Bowman, Joe 1948Boyd, Randy 1981-82Boyd, Thomas 1976Boykin, Roma 1932Bradey, Don 1966-67Bradford, Chad 1999-2000Bradford, Troy 1992Bradley, Thomas 1983Bratton, Jim 1937Braun, Ryan 2010Brewer, Forrest 1939-40Brito, Jose 1985Brito, Mario 1996Broadway, Lance 2006-09Brock, Paul 1949Brown, - 1930Brown, Al 1953Brown, Bob 1954, 1956, 1958Brown, Curt 1988Brown, Keith 1995Brown, Mark 1982, 1986Bruce, - 1935Bruckbauer, Fred 1960, 1962Bruney, Brian 2011-12Budner, Scott 1981Bukvich, Ryan 2007Bullard, Jim 2005Bullinger, Jim 1989-91, 2005Bullinger, Kirk 2001Burgess, Charles 1935Butters, Tom 1961Byrd, Paul 1993-94

C (79)Cabassa, Carlos 1982-83Cain, George 1946Cakora, Matt 1989Caldwell, Rick 1985Cales, David 2014Callan, Bob 1947Cameron, Don 1958Campbell, Bill 1972Campbell, John 1937Campos, Francisco 2004Canterbury, Jim 1942Carey, Brooks 1979-80Carithers, Jim 1933Carrasco, D.J. 2008Carriger, Ricky 1987Carroll, Scott 2012, 2014-15

Cary, Scott 1948 Carter, Anthony 2011-12Casey, Hugh 1933Casey, Jarrett 2014-15 Casey, Jonathan 2011Cassel, Justin 2009-11Castellanos, Silvio 1957Castiglione, Bob 1967Castillo, Carlos 1999, 2003Castillo, Frank 1989-90Castro, Simon 2012-13Castro, Tony 1997Cathey, Hardin 1941Celis, Lucio 1954Chalas, Miguel 2015Chamberlin, Craig 1988Chandler, Royce 1952Chantres, Carlos 2000, 2002Charland, Colin 1993Chergey, Dan 1996-97Chevez, Tony 1976, 1979Childers, Jason 2007-08Chinique, Oscar 1957, 1962Christman, Gerald 1970Christopher, Mike 1993Cimino, Pete 1963Clapham, Brad 1954, 1957Clark, - 1935Clark, Doug 1955-57Clark, Mark 1993Clark, Marty 1995Clarke Vibert 1955-56Cleary, Joe 1942Cleto, Maikel 2014-15 Cofield, Kyle 2011Coffman, Kevin 1989-90Colon, Bartolo 2009Concepcion, Carlos 1984-90Consuerga, Sandy 1961Contreras, Jose 2008-09Cook, Dennis 1993Cooper, Brian 2003Cooper, Calvin 1948Cooper, Durant 1970Corbin, Archie 1998, 2000-01Corbin, Ray 1970Corley, Tyson 2010-11 Cornejo, Nate 2006Cornelius, Reid 1997-98Cote, Ron 1961Couchee, Mike 1985Crabbe, Tim 2015Crain, Jesse 2012Cratch, Richard 1984Crider, Jerry 1966Crisfield, Alex 1937Crompton, Herb 1937Crosby, Bob 1969Cueto, Bert 1959-60Culkar, Steve 1988Cunningham, Sam 1940-42Curtis, Jack 1967Curtis, Mike 1993

D (44)Damian, Len 1990

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (PITCHERS) Danielson, Bob 1951-52Danks, John 2011-13Darensbourg, Vic 1996-97, 2004Davidson, Jackie 1989Davis, - 1951Davis, Braz 1990 Davis, Doug 2011Davis, Earl 1947-49Davis, Ed 1950Davis, George 1981Davis, Mark 1995Day, Dewon 2007-08Dayne, Mike 1955De Los Santos, Frank 2014De Los Santos, Valerio 2006Dean, Harry 1940DeFoor, Brent 2009Delgado, Tim 1992DelMonte, Gasper 1946-47Dempster, Ryan 1998Diaz, Felix 2003-05Diaz, Ray 1956DiBartolomeo, Steve 1991Dickson, Lance 1990Dillard, Gordon 1987-88Dipoto, Jerry 1993-94Dixon, John C. (“Sonny”) ‘41-42, ‘46-47, ‘59-60Dixon, Ken 1982-84Dizenzo, Sam 1932Dobbs, Edgar 1933Dobies, Andrew 2010Dolsi, Freddy 2010-11Donohue, Jim 1962-64Dooner, Glen 1985Doran, Bobby 2014Dotter, Gary 1962Doyle, Terry 2012Dozier, William (“Buzz”) 1948-49Drabek, Kyle 2015Drahman, Brian 1995Duncan, Courtney 2004Durham, Bob 1933-34Dzingelowski, Mike 1952-53 E (12)Eason, Clay 2002-03Eckenroth, Bill 1942Ecklund, Art 1946Edwards, Allen 1980-81Eiland, Dave 1993Eldred, Cal 2000Emerson, Neil 1972Engle, Richard 1983Enyart, Terry 1971-72Epperson, Paul 1968Evans, Bill 1942Eyre, Scott 1999-2000

F (28)Falk, Chet 1930Farnsworth, Jeff 2006Farrell, John 1994Feimster, Dwight 1956Felker, Bill 1960, 1962-63Felton, Eric 1948Ferrell, Bill 1967-68

Fieber, Clarence 1937Fields, Josh 2005Finafrock, Carl 1965, 1967-69Fleshman, Levi 1951-52, 1955Fletcher, Dick 1958Flinn, John 1976, 1985Flohr, Mort 1935Floyd, Gavin 2007Fogg, Josh 2001Fontenot, Joe 1998Ford, Dan 1972Ford, Dave 1976Fordham, Tom 1999Fosnow, Jerry 1963, 1966Fowlkes, Alan 1986Francisco, Frank 2014Frazier, Parker 2014Frebel, Roger 1955Freeman, Kai 2002Fuentes, Nelson 2014Furlow, Earl 1958-60

G (39)Galli, Lon 1972Garcia, Angel 2010Garcia, Antonio 1953Garcia, Freddy 2009Garcia, Onelki 2015Gardiner, Mike 1998Garland, Jon 2000-01Garmon, Chuck 1959Garnell, Gene 1965-66Garner, Bob 1939German, Franklyn 2008Gill, Ken 1969-70Gillespie, Russ 1934-35, 1937Ginter, Matt 2001-03Glover, Gary 2001Gobble, Jimmy 2009Goforth, - 1935Goltz, Dave 1970Gordey, Alex 1958Gotovac, Bob 1956Graven, Timothy 1981Gray, Jeff 2013Green, Chris 1987Green, Guy 1934Gregson, Don 1964, 1967-68Griffith, Dick 1960Griggs, Hal 1952-54, 1960Grilli, Jason 2004Grimsley, Jason 1993-94Grossman, Harley 1951Groves, Ralph 1952, 1955, 1957Grundt, Ken 1998Guenther, Al 1961Guerra, Javy 2104-15Guerra, Julio 1963Guerra, Junior 2015Guerrier, Matt 2001Gutierrez, Joaquin 1947Gwaltney, Efird 1953

H (64)Habyan, John 1984-85Haeger, Charlie 2006-08

Hagan, Sean 2015Hagen, Dick 1950, 1953Hall, Tom 1968Hamm, Pete 1970Hammond, Chris 1995-96, 98Hancock, Chris 1995Hanson, Tommy 2014Hanzlik, Joe 1972Harkey, Mike 1992Harnisch, Pete 1988Harrell, Lucas 2009-11Harrington, John 1986Harris, Doug 1996Harris, Lum 1937Harrison, Phil 1989-90Harvey, Bryan 1997Hasselhoff, Derek 1999-2001Haviland, Shawn 2015Hawblitzel, Ryan 1991-92, 98Hayes, Kirby 1938-40Hayling, Dan 1960Haynes, Bruce 1970Haynes, Joe 1938 Heath, Deunte 2011-14Heath, Earl 1940Heathcott, Mike 1999Heger, Dennis 1969Heise, Clarence 1937Heise, Jim 1958Hemric, Jim 1961Henriquez, Oscar 1998Henry, Jim 1933-34Hermanson, Dustin 2006Hernandez, Evelio 1956-58Hernandez, Fernando 2009 Hernandez, Gaby 2011Hernandez, Jeremy 1995Hernandez, Livan 1996-97Hernandez, Orlando 2005Hernandez, Pedro 2012Hertz, Steve 1972Hickey, Kevin 1988Hickle, Bill 1935Hill, Ken 2000Hill, Shawn 2014Hirsch, Jeff 1989Hoke, Leon 1982Holland, Bill 1938-39Holle, Charlie 1964-66Hollins, Jessie 1992Hook, Edwin 1981-82Hoover, John 1985-87Householder, Brian 1986-88Hudson, Daniel 2009-10Huffman, Phil 1984Humber, Philip 2011-12Humphrey, Bill 1935Humphries, Bert 1935Hurley, John 1971Hurst, Bill 1997Hyde, Dick 1953Hynick, Brandon 2009-11

I (5)Infante, Gregory 2011-12Intindola, Orest 1947

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (PITCHERS) Isaac, John 1954-55Isbell, Maurice 1937Isler, Zach 2015

J (23)Jackson, -- 1935Jacobs, Newton 1938, 1940-42Jacobs, Ottis 1956Jacquez, Thomas 2002-03Jarrett, Jim 1954-55Jaycox, Greg 1971Jennings, Dan 2015Jent, Dennis 1954Jimenez, Kelvin 2009Johannes, Arnold 1972Johnson, Erik 2013-15Johnson, Garrett 2010Johnson, Jeff 1994Johnson, Jerry 1984-85Johnston, Mike 2009Jones, Bill 1959, 1962Jones, Bobby M. 2005Jones, Calvin 1994Jones, Larry 1978-79Jones, Nate 2015Jones, Shannon 1991Juden, Jeff 2001Juelsgaard, Jarod 1996-97

K (32)Kaiser, Joe 1961, 1963Kallevig, Greg 1989-90Kane, Kyle 2002Kaufman, Curt 1987Kazmierczak, Bill 1990Kearns, Bill 1957-58Keiter, Mark 1985Keller, Ron 1966Kelly, Harry 1937Kennedy, - 1935Kennedy, Bill 1941Kennedy, Gale 1969Kenyon, George 1953Kermode, Bill 1932-33Kieschnick, Brooks 2002Kiger, Joel 1961-62, 1964King, Jerome 1983King, Ray 2008Kinney, Josh 2011 Kloess, Brandon 2011-12Knowles, Darold 1962Koch, Billy 2003Kohlmeier, Ryan 2002-04Konopa, Robert 1983-85Kramer, Tom 1994Krsnich, Nicholas 1984Kubuski, Ed 1946-48Kucharski, Joe 1982-83, 1986-87Kushner, Gerry 1967Kussmaul, Ryan 2012, 2014Kutzler, Jerry 1992Kvasnak, Mike 1952, 1955

L (41)Lakos, Tom 1954Lane, Jerry 1951

Langhamer, Joe 1956-57Lanier, Bill 1937Lanning, John 1934LanLeiter, Kurt 1983-84Leesman, Charlie 2012-14Lemon, Don 1995Leon, Arcenio 2015Lerner, Lew 1972Lewandowski, Dan 1955Lewandowski, Norb 1961Lewis, Joe 1939-40Lewis, Richie 1995Lindsay, Shane 2011-12Lindstrom, Matt 2014-15Link, Jon 2009Linza, Keegan 2011Little, Jeff 2005Lizondro, Jose 1967Loaiza, Esteban 2008Logan, Boone 2006-08Long, Matt 2009Long, Robert 1987Long, Steve 1995Lopez, Albie 1993-94Lopez, George 1955Lopez, Javier 2006 Lopez, Marcos 1990Lopez, Orionny 2004Lorraine, Andrew 2006Lovelady, Willard 1949-50Lowe, Sean 2000Lubisich, Nik 2006Ludwick, Bob 1955Ludwick, Eric 1998Luebber, Steve 1971Lumenti, Ralph 1959, 1962Lundquist, David 1999Lyle, Jim 1931-35Lynch, David 1994

M (78)Mack, Jim 1967MacDougal, Mike 2007-08MacPherson, Bruce 1982Maestri, Hector 1959-60, 1962, 1965Magness, Jerry 1969-70Magrini, Pete 1964Majewski, Gary 2003-04Malone, Corwin 2007Manning, Jim 1962-65Mantei, Matt 1995-96, 98Maples, Timothy 1981-82Marak, Paul 1992Marietta, Louis 1983Marin, Terance 2015Marinez, Jhan 2012-13Maroto, Enrique 1958-59Marquardt, Steve 1972Marquez, Jeff 2009-11Marte, Damaso 2005Martin, Chester 1931-34Masaoka, Onan 2001Masset, Nick 2007Masterson, Walt 1939Matthews, Terry 1995Mattiace, Mike 1965

Mayo, Ricky 1977-79McArthur, Greg 1979-80McAvoy, Tom 1958McCarthy, Brandon 2005McCarthy, Greg 1994McClamrock, Ken 1953McColl, Alex 1937McCray, Stephan 2013McCulloch, Kyle 2010McCully, Nick 2013McCutchen, Daniel 2014McNichol, Brian 2004McWhirter, Kris 2002Mecklenburg, Marvin 1964-65Medina, Rafael 1998Mejias, Jose 1960, 1962Melvin, Bill 1992Mendoza, Geronimo 2001-2002Mendoza, Manuel 1953Mendoza, Rey 1996-98Meola, Mike 1931Mercado, Hector 1997Merritt, Jim 1963Meyer, Jake 2002-03Michno, Tom 1989Mieses, Jose 2004Milacki, Bob 1986-88, 93Miller, George 1961, 1963-65Miller, Kurt 1995-97Miller, Roland (“Ron”) 1946Mitchell, Bob 1953Mitchell, Gary 1960Mitcheltree, John 1983Mix, Greg 1996Moeller, Ed 1954Molina, Nestor 2012Mooney, Jim 1930Montero, Agustin, 2006Morris, Dan 1966, 1972Moskos, Daniel 2012-13Mote, Gene 1937Mrozinski, Ron 1962Muh, Steve 1991Mullino, Ray 1990Mullins, Bill 1954, 1957Mungo, Van Lingle 1930Munoz, Arnie 2003-06Murphy, Rob 1995Murray, Charles 1969Murray, Meredith 1955Mutis, Jeff 1993, 1995Myers, Mike 1995Myette, Aaron 2000

N (24)Nabholz, Chris 1994Nakamura, Jiro (“Jose”) 1954-56Napoles, Antonio 1956Naranjo, Gonzalo (“Cholly”) 1954Nastu, Phillip 1985Nelson, Jeff 2006Newbury, -- 1930Newlin, Jim 1995Newton, Leo 1969Nichols, Tom 1970Nickle, Doug 2003

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (PITCHERS) Nielson, Bob 1972Nieson, Chuck 1963, 1967-69Nix, George 1937, 1941Nix, Michael 2013Nodarse, Rene 1957, 1959Noesi, Hector, 2015Nomo, Hideo 2006Norris, Joe 1997Norris, Timothy 1980-82Norton, Tom 1971Norwood, Adelburt 1956, 1959Nunez, Jhonny 2009-11Nunez, Vladimir 2007

O (20)Odekirk, Rick 1988Ogea, Chad 1993-94Ogier, Maurice 1968Oglesby, Ron 1971-72Ohka, Tomo 2008Ojala, Kirt 1997Oliva, Angel 1957, 1961Oliva, Edilio 1961Oliver, Ed 1946Oliveras, Francisco 1981-87Ollom, Jim 1968-69Olsen, Jason 1999Olsen, Scott 2012Olson, Gregg 1988Omogrosso, Brian 2009, 2011-13O’Neill, Ray 1969-70, 1972Ormand, -- 1930Ortiz, Javier 2005Ortiz, Roberto 1939Overstreet, Bob 1939-42

P (57)Pacella, John 1983-84Pacheco, Enemencio 2004Padgett, Bill 1958Padgett, Dean 1957Pagnozzi, Michael 1976-78Palermo, Peter 1988Pall, Donn 1996-98Pangle, John 1972Paniagua, Jose 2003Parades, Rene 1967-68Parker, Tim 1991-92Parmenter, Gary 1989Parque, Jim 2002Parrish, Wade 2002Parrott, Mike 1976Patterson, - 1930Paulino, Felipe 2014Pearce, Jim 1949Peavy, Jake 2009, 2011Pena, Alejandro 1995Pena, Jesus 2000 Pena, Tony 2011, 2013Penny, Brad 2015Pensiero, Russ 1979-80, 1982Peralta, Russ 1980Perez, Eusebio 1954-55Perez, Oneli 2008Perez, Pedro 1992Perez, Yorkis 1996

Perigny, Don 1995Person, Robert 2005Peterson, Rick 1966-69Peticolas, Frank 1937-38Petricka, Jake 2013, 2015Petty, George 1930-31Phillips, Heath 2005-07Phillips, Zach 2015Pitman, Richard G. (“Dot”) 1937Pleis, Bill 1960Politte, Cliff 2006Pollok, Dwayne 2007Poreda, Aaron 2009Porzio, Mike 2001-2003Poupore, Bernard 1961Powell, Bill 1961Poydock, Dick 1941Presley, Bill 1978-80Press, Greg 1997Price, Kevin 1988Prichard, Bob 1941Prinz, Bret 2007Pritchett, Leroy 1937Purcey, David 2013-14Purcey, Walt 1937Purvis, Rob 2004Putnam, Zach 2014

Q (1)Quintana, Luis 1980

R (52)Raczka, Mike 1986-88Raich, Eric 1978Ramirez, Dan (“Alan”) 1980, 1985Ramirez, Hector 1998Randolph, John 1965-66, 1968-70Randolph, Stephen, 2006Rapp, Pat 1995-96Rauch, Jon 2001-04Redding, Tim 2006Reed, Addison 2011Rehm, Dolor 1954 Remenowsky, Dan 2011-13Remington, Ted 1971Renfroe, Laddie 1989Renfroe, Marshall 1962Reynoso, Paulino 2006-07Rice, Rich 1986-87Rich, Woody 1958Richard, Clayton 2008Riddle, Elmer 1937Rienzo, Andre 2012-14Riggins, Mark 1983Riley, Edward 1978Rineer, Jeff 1977Rios, Francisco 1964Rivero, Lazaro 1957Rizzo, Todd 1999Robbins, Jake 2007Roberts, Mark 2000Robinson, Brett 1990Robinson, Nap 1993Roche, Armando 1946Rodon, Carlos 2014-15Rodriguez, Derek 2008-09

Rodriguez, Gabby 1990Rodriguez, Henry 2014Rodriguez, Ryan 2004 Rodriguez, Santos 2012-13Rogers, Lee 1935Rohan, Ed 1986Rojas, Eulcy 1995-96Roland, Jim 1962Romonosky, John 1958Rooney, James 1983Rosario, David 1989-90Rossi, Al 1946Rote, Ryan 2009Roth, Kris 1989Rowe, Thomas 1979-80, 1982Russell, Adam 2008-09Rusteck, Dick 1971Rutherford, Wayne 1935

S (99)Saban, Matt 1956-62Sadley, Richard 1982Sadowski, Ted 1956-59, 1965-66Sale, Chris 2010, 2014Salles, John 1991-92Sanders, Dave 2003-05Santeliz, Clevelan 2010Santiago, Hector 2012Santiago, Jose 2004Santos, Sergio 2009Saunders, Tony 1997Sauerbeck, Scott 2008Scheid, Rich 1989, 1995Schilling, Curt 1988Schmack, Brian 2000Schmidt, Tom 1972Schneider, Jeff 1979Schoen, Gerry 1971Schrenk, Steve 2001-02Schroll, Al 1963Schultz, Dick 1958, 1960Scott, Mickey 1978Scudder, Scott 1993Sczesnak, Marc 1982Seale, John 1968Seelbach, Chris 1996-96Septimo, Leyson 2012-13Serafin, Joseph 2011Settlemire, Merle 1931-32Shaney, Charlie (“Bud”) 1931-32]Sharpe, Kola 1931Sheftall, Mike 1971Shepherd, Keith 1995Shifflett, Garland 1956-58, 1960,1962, 68Shinall, Zak 1993Shirek, Charles 2010, 2012Shuey, Paul 1994Sierra, Candy 1991Sierra, Eduardo 2007Simas, Bill 2002Simons, George 1937Sinclair, Steve 2001Sisco, Andrew 2007Skinner, Mark 1990-92Skoglund, Bruce 1972

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ALL-TIME ROSTER (PITCHERS) Skrmetta, MattSlocumb, Heathcliff 1990, 1993Small, Aaron 1995Smith, Blake, 2015Smith, Bryn 1977Smith, Jim 1972Smith, Mark 1980-82Smith, Matt 2005Smith, Myrl 1976Smith, Pete 1995Smith, Tom 1939Smythe, Harry 1942Snell, Nate 1978-79, 1981, 1983-84Snodgress, Scott 2014Snyder, John 1999Socolovich, Miguel 2010-11Sodders, Mike 1990-92Solano, Julio 1993Sonneberger, Steve 1988Spasoff, Pete 1958Speck, Clifford 1981Spencer, Stan 1995Spradlin, Jerry 1995Sprouse, Walt 1953Stanhope, Chuck 1987-88Stanifer, Rob 1997-98Steinmetz, Charles 1953Steirer, Ricky 1985-86Stephen, Louis (“Buzz”) 1968Stephens, John 2005Stevens, Dave 1992Stewart, Josh 2003-05Stewart, Sammy 1977Stewart, Zach 2011, 2013Stoddard, Tom 1977Stone, Dean 1952Stone, Gale 1972Stowe, Hal 1964Strable, Ray 1970-71Strampe, Bob 1971Stranski, Scott 1986Strauss, Julio 1990-92Stroud, Derk 1990-91Stults, Eric 2012Sturtze, Tanyon 1999Summers, Jeff 1984-85Surkamp, Eric 2014-15Surratt, Tom 1942Sutherland, Howard 1949-51Swaggerty, Bill 1980-81Swan, Russ 1994Swango, Bruce 1963Swartzbaugh, David 1991-92

T (23)Talamentez, Greg 1987Tallamante, Ricardo 1930Tavarez, Julian 1994Taylor, Byron 1961Taylor, Furman 1948Texidor, Esteban 1972Thomas, Clint 1977-78Thompson, Taylor 2009, 2013-14Thorpe, Paul 1988Threets, Erick 2010Thurman, Lou 1940

Tidwell, Mike 1992Todd, Jackson 1985Torres, Carlos 2008-10Torres, Gil 1937-40, 1942Torrez, Pete 1977-79Tracey, Sean 2006Trachsel, Steve 1992Treece, Eurice 1953, 1955Treece, Pete 1952Triplett, Wayne 1935Troncoso, Ramon 2013Turner, Matt 1994

U (1)Ulacia, Dennis 2001, 2004-05

V (15)Valdes, Marc 1995-96Van Benschoten, John 2009Van Bommell, Bill 1976VanRyn, Ben 1999Vasquez, Carlos 2007Vaughn, - 1930Veach, Al 1930, 1933-35Veal, Donnie 2012-14Veres, Randy 1995Villacis, Eduardo 2005Villafuerte, Brandon 1998Villano, Mike 1998Vining, Ken 2001-02Virchis, Adam 1999Vossler, Dan 1972

W (56)Wagner, Charlie 1935Wagner, Denny 2002Wagner, Mike 1972Wainhouse, Dave 1995Walker, Kevin 2005Walker, William 1976-77Walters, Charley 1969Walton, Rob 1987-88Wang, Chien-Ming 2014Ward, Bryan 1997, 99Ward, Richard 1976Wassermann, Ehren 2007-09Watkins, Tim 1991Weathers, David 1995-96Webb, Daniel 2013, 2015Weis, Scott 1992Weisenberg, Bob 1969-71Welchel, Donald 1995-96Welk, Dick 1946Wells, Kip 2000Wells, Terry 1993Welsh, Chris 1987Welteroth, Dick 1946-47Wendelken, J.B. 2015Werly, James 1984Wertz, Bill 1993-94West, Brian 2003Weston, Mickey 1996Whisenant, Matt 1996-97Whisler, Wes 2008-12Whitby, Bill 1963-65Whitley, Buddy 1972

Whitley, Larry 1964Wical, Thurman 1930-31Wiley, Mark 1971-72Williams, Bob 1988Williams, Don 1961Williams, Doyle 1941Williams, Jimmy 1998Williams, Randy 2009-10Williams, Roger 1989Willis, Travis 1992Willsher, Chris 1983-84Wilson, George 1948-49Wilson, Pookie 1997Wilson, Roger 1986Wiltz, Daniel 2009Winkelsas, Joe 2004-05,2008Wise, Howard 1953, 1955Woodson, Dick 1968 Wright, Dan 2003-04Wright, Owen 1938Wright, Survern 1951 Wunsch, Kelly 2002-04Wylie, Mitch 2002, 2004Wynn, Early 1938-40

Y (5)Yarnall, Ed 1998Yocum, Chris 1972Yofu, Tetsu 2003-04Young, Cliff 1993Young, Matt 1993

Z (8)Zaleski, Matt 2009-14Zarranz, Fernando 1990Zeisz, Francis 1952Zepp, Bill 1969Zimmerman, Mike 1995Zimmerman, Neal 1955, 1957Zukowski, Alex 1941, 1946, 1949-50Zummer, -- 1935

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CHARLOTTE ALL-STAR PLAYERSYEAR PLAYER POSITION1929 Earl Brown Pitcher1929 Harry Daughtry Third Base1930 Jim Mooney Pitcher1932 Emory Culbreth Third Base1932 Guy Lacey Manager1932 Eddie Wilson Outfield1933 Frank Packard Third Base1933 Taft Wright Outfield1934 Emile Barnes Outfield1934 Robert Durham Pitcher1934 Dick Luckey Catcher1937 Roberto Estalella Outfield1938 Gilberto Torres Utility1939 Gilberto Torres Utility1940 Richard Hahn Catcher1940 Gilberto Torres Utility1941 Roberto Ortiz Outfield1946 John Dixon Pitcher1946 Alex Kvasnak Outfield1946 Carl Miller First Base1946 Robert Morem Third Base1946 Lawrence Womack Second Base1947 Robert Callan Pitcher1947 Cal Ermer Utility1947 Sam Meeks Shortstop1950 Donald Staffer First Base1951 Francisco Campos Outfield1952 Bruce Barnes Outfield1953 Pompeyo Davalillo Utility1954 Lyle Luttrell Utility1956 Bobby Lee Brown Pitcher1956 Glenn Zimmerman Outfield1957 Joseph Montalvo Catcher1957 Gene Verble Shortstop1959 Ralph Lumenti Pitcher1959 Sandy Valdespino Outfield1960 Lamar Jacobs Outfield1960 Guy Lavalliere Catcher 1961 Nestor Velazquez Shortstop1962 Tony Oliva Outfield1965 Ron Clark Third Base1965 Minnie Mendoza Shortstop1965 Tom Umphlett Outfield1966 Pat Kelly Outfield1966 Ron Theobald Second Base1967 Dan DiPace Outfield1967 Minnie Mendoza Shortstop1967 Graig Nettles Third Base1968 Charlie Manuel Outfield1968 Minnie Mendoza Third Base1969 Ralph Rowe Manager1969 Danny Thompson Shortstop1970 Steve Brye Outfield1970 Rick Dempsey Catcher1971 Minnie Mendoza Third Base1971 Bob Storm Outfield1972 Bill Campbell Pitcher1976 Blake Doyle Second Base1976 Dave Ford Pitcher1976 Eddie Murray First Base1976 Martin Parrill Third Base1977 Tom Chism First Base1977 Mark Corey Outfield1977 Wayne Krenchicki Utility1979 Bob Bonner Shortstop1979 Danny Logan First Base1980 Drungo Hazewood Outfield1980 Cal Ripken, Jr. Third Base1981 Willie Royster D. Hitter1982 Jesus Alfaro Outfield1983 Vic Rodriguez Second Base

1984 Ken Dixon Pitcher1985 John Habyan Pitcher1986 Tom Dodd D. Hitter1986 Billy Ripken Second Base1987 Dave Falcone First Base1987 Tom Dodd D. Hitter1988 Butch Davis Outfield1989 Kelly Mann Catcher1989 Derrick May Outfield1989 Laddie Renfroe Pitcher1989 Greg Smith Second Base1991 Elvin Paulino First Base1991 Fernando Ramsey Outfield1993 Sam Horn D. Hitter1993 Jim Thome Third Base1993 Charlie Manuel Manager1994 Brian Giles Outfield1994 Herbert Perry First Base1996 Jerry Brooks D. Hitter1996 Billy McMillon Outfield (ROY)1997 Todd Dunwoody Outfield1997 Russ Morman D. Hitter1998 Brian Daubach Outfield1999 Chad Mottola Outfield1999 Luis Raven D. Hitter2000 Chad Bradford Pitcher2000 Jon Garland Pitcher (MVP)2001 Joe Crede Third Base2001 Derek Hasselhoff Pitcher2001 Aaron Rowand Outfield2001 Kirk Champion Coach2002 Joe Crede Third Base (Post-Season AS)2003 Ross Gload First Base (Post-Season AS)2003 Aaron Miles Rookie of the Year 2004 Felix Diaz Pitcher2004 Bryant Nelson Second Base2005 Jeff Bajenaru Pitcher2006 Josh Fields Third Base (ROY)2006 Jeff Farnsworth Pitcher2006 Charlie Haeger Pitcher2006 Heath Phillips Pitcher (MVP)2006 Jorge Velandia Shortstop (Post-Season AS)2006 Ernie Young Second Base2007 Gavin Floyd Pitcher2007 Ehren Wassermann Pitcher2008 Jason Childers Pitcher2008 Brad Eldred DH (Post-season AS)2008 Chris Getz Utility (Post-Season AS)2009 Cole Armstrong Catcher2009 Carlos Torres Pitcher (Post-Season AS)2010 Tyler Flowers Catcher2010 Daniel Hudson Pitcher2010 Carlos Torres Pitcher2011 Shane Lindsey Pitcher2011 Dayan Viciedo Outfielder (Post-Season AS)2011 Rich Dotson Coach2012 Greg Golson Outfielder2012 Charlie Leesman Pitcher2012 Josh Phegley Catcher2012 Dan Johnson Utility (Post-Season AS)2013 Steve Tolleson Second Base2013 Josh Phegley Catcher2013 Joel Skinner Coach2013 Brandon Moore Coach2014 Josh Phegley Catcher (Post-Season AS)2014 Tyler Saladino Shortstop2014 Andy Wilkins First Base (Post-Season AS2015 Matt Davidson First Base 2015 Eric Johnson Pitcher (MVP)2015 Zach Phillips Pitcher 2015 Trayce Thompson Outfield

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Calvin GriffithGriffith managed the Charlotte teams

from 1938-41, including the 1938 Pied-mont League Championship. He proceed-ed to become the owner of the Washing-ton Senators, which he moved to become

the Minnesota Twins.

Early WynnWynn pitched 23 years for the Washing-

ton Senators after spending the 1939 and ‘40 seasons in Charlotte. He went on to win 300 games, record 2,334 strikeouts

and was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.

Curt SchillingSchilling spent a portion of the 1988

season in Charlotte before finally landing in Philadelphia to begin his MLB career. He was later sent to Arizona and Boston, where he won a combined three champi-

onships in 2001, 2004, and 2007.

Rick DempseyA 24-year major league veteran,

Dempsey made his appearance in Char-lotte during the 1971 season. His long career reached its high point in 1983,

when he was named World Series MVP for the Baltimore Orioles.

Cal Ripken Jr.One of the most widely known and

respected baseball players of all-time, Ripken Jr. spent time in charlotte during the 1979 and 1980 seasons. He is best remembered for breaking Lou Gehrig’s

consecutive games record of 2,130.

Jim ThomeThome was key in helping the Knights capture the 1993 championship by hit-ting .332 with 25 home runs. His power continued into his major league career,

where he has totaled 612 round-trippers, which ranks seventh on the all-time list.

Harmon KillebrewLike Thome, Killebrew was a source of power, launching 573 home runs during his run. A member of the 1956 knights, His best MLB season came during the 1969 campaign, where he was named

A.L. MVP after hitting 49 homers.

Eddie MurrayMurray started at first base during the

1976 season in charlotte, quickly earning himself a trip to Baltimore a year later,

where he was named Rookie of the Year. He finished his career with 3,255 hits and

504 home runs.

Manny RamirezA member of the 1993 Knights for just

40 games, Ramirez spent the majority of his major league career with the Indians and later the Red Sox. A fan favorite in

Beantown, he would go on to bring Bos-ton their first two championships since

1918.

Brian DaubachDaubach, who ranks among the

Knights leaders in nearly every offensive category, would spend eight years in the

minors before getting his crack in the big leagues. He went on to play eight

years in the Majors, five with the Boston Red Sox.

Tony OlivaA Crockett Park legend in 1962, Oliva would go on to capture three batting titles while with the Minnesota Twins.

He would also be elected to the All-Star Game in eight consecutive seasons from

1964 to 1971.

CHARLOTTE ALL-CENTURY TEAM

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CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

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NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL-OF-FAMERS

Charlotte’s rich baseball tradition features four players who began their careers in the Queen City on their way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Early Wynn won exactly 300 games over his 23-year Major League career. An eight-time Major League Baseball All-Star and winner of the 1959 American League Cy Young Award, Wynn finished his career with a 300-244 record and a 3.54 ERA. While he spent 10 years with Cleveland, eight with Washington, and five with Chicago (AL), the 6’0, 190-pound right-hander spent three seasons in Charlotte with the Hornets. During his time with Charlotte’s Minor League team, Wynn won 34 games (34-32) and finished with an ERA of 4.45 in 94 games. The Alabama native compiled a 15-14 record with a 3.96 ERA in 34 games for the 1939 Charlotte Hornets.

Harmon Killebrew – one of baseball’s most prolific sluggers – spent 22 seasons in the Majors and hit an astounding 573 career home runs. Before his success in the Majors, Killebrew played in Charlotte with the Hornets. In 1956, he appeared in 70 games for the Hornets and hit .325 with 15 home runs. The rest was history for the 11-time American League All-Star and American League MVP in 1969. When he finished his storied career after the 1975 season, he ranked fifth all-time on the home run list. Nicknamed “Killer”, the Idaho native was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984.

Eddie Murray excelled at the plate for the 1976 Charlotte O’s, hitting .298 with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs over 88 games. He earned a promotion to Triple-A Rochester later that year and continued to hit. He batted .274 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs. “Steady Eddie” began his Hall of Fame career a year later with the Baltimore Orioles – making his Major League debut on April 7, 1977 at the age of 21. He hit .283 with 27 home runs and 88 RBIs in his first season and won the American League’s Rookie of the Year.A native of Los Angeles, CA, Murray went on to play 21 seasons in the Majors – 13 of those with Baltimore. He was a 1983 World Series winner, with Baltimore, an eight-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner. Murray finished his career with a .287 batting average, 3,255 hits, 504 home runs, and 1,917 RBIs. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Cal Ripken Jr. was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2nd round of the 1978 draft and made his professional debut later that year in Bluefield (Single-A). A season later, the 18-year-old Maryland native made his leap through Baltimore’s Minor League system. He hit .303 in Miami (Single-A) over 105 games and later made the jump to Double-A Charlotte where he would become an important player for a very talented team. After appearing in just 17 games for the Charlotte O’s in 1979, Ripken was back in 1980 and this time he set career highs in the offensive department. In 144 games for Charlotte, Ripken hit .276 with 25 home runs, 78 RBIs and 144 hits. Ripken’s solid play, along with Drungo Hazewood, who hit a team-high 28 home runs, led the O’s to a Southern League Championship in 1980. Ripken spent one more season in the Minors with Triple-A Rochester in 1981 before making his Major League debut on August 10, 1981 as a 20-year-old. That was the start of a special career, which saw Ripken play in a Major League record 2,632 consecutive games. Ripken finished his career with 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and 1,695 RBIs. Among some of his accomplishments, he won the 1982 American League Rookie of the Year, a 1983 World Series Champion with the Orioles, an eight-time Silver Slugger Award winner, a 19-time American League All-Star, and a two-time Gold Glove Award winner. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997 – his first year on the ballot.

Early Wynn

Harmon Killebrew

Eddie Murray

Cal Ripken Jr.

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Eddie MurrayHall of Famer Eddie Murray hit 12 home runs in 88 games for the Charlotte O’s in 1976.

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CHARLOTTE O’s RECORDS

SINGLE SEASON BATTING RECORDS (1976-1987)

AVERAGE (Min. 389 PA)1. Chris Padget (1986) .3242. Tom Dodd (1986) .3233. Pete Stanicek (1987) .3154. Mark Corey (1977) .3105. Matt Cimo (1987) .3086. Vic Rodriguez (1983) .3067. Sherwin Cijntje (1987) .3048. Reggie Sanders (1978) .3039. Jesus Alfaro (1982) .30110. Blake Doyle (1976) .299

GAMES1. Jesus Alfaro (1984) 1462. Cal Ripken Jr. (1980) 144 Tom Eaton (1980) 1444. Drungo Hazewood (1980) 142 5. Billy Ripken (1986) 1416. Vic Rodriguez (1983) 140 Reggie Sanders (1978) 1408. Jesus Alfaro (1983) 139 Donald Bowman (1981) 139 Dallas Williams (1978) 139

AT-BATS1. Vic Rodriguez (1983) 571 2. Willie Royster (1981) 5623. John Shelby (1980) 5604. Vic Rodriguez (1981) 5535. Dallas Williams (1978) 5496. Tom Eaton (1980) 5427. Jesus Alfaro (1983) 5358. Billy Ripken (1986) 5309. Blake Doyle (1976) 52910. Cal Ripken Jr. (1980) 522

HITS1. Vic Rodriguez (1983) 1702. Vic Rodriguez (1981) 169 3. Blake Doyle (1976) 1584. Jesus Alfaro (1983) 1535. Chris Padget (1986) 152 Mark Corey (1977) 1527. Jesus Alfaro (1982) 1518. Willie Royster (1981) 1499. Tom Chism (1977) 14710. Two Players Tied 145

HOME RUNS1. Tom Dodd (1987) 37 2. Willie Royster (1981) 313. Tom Dodd (1986) 28 Drungo Hazewood (1980) 285. Larry Sheets (1983) 25 Cal Ripken Jr. (1980) 257. Chris Padgett (1986) 22 Ricky Jones (1985) 229. Drungo Hazewood (1979) 21 Dan Logan (1979) 21

STOLEN BASES1. John Denman (1982) 582. Willie Royster (1981) 533. Tom Eaton (1980) 524. Steven Greene (1979) 495. John Shelby (1980) 346. Sherwin Cijntje (1987) 317. Pete Stanicek (1987) 30 Jerry Holtz (1986) 309. Drungo Hazewood (1980) 29 Vern Thomas (1979) 29

DOUBLES1. Larry Sheets (1983) 372. Kelvin Torve (1985) 343. Jesus Alfaro (1983) 324. Bobby Bonner (1979) 295. Cal Ripken Jr. (1980) 286. John Shelby (1980) 27 Don Whiting (1976) 278. Five Players Tied 26

TRIPLES1. John Shelby (1980) 11 2. John Denman (1982) 10 Rafael Liranzo (1976) 104. Wayne Krenchicki (1977) 95. Jeff Williams (1983) 86. Chris Padget (1986) 7 John O’Rear (1976) 78. Eight Players Tied 6

RBI1. Tom Dodd (1987) 1272. tom Dodd (1986) 1003. Chris Padgett (1986) 964. Dave Falcone (1987) 925. Willie Royster (1981) 886. Larry Sheets (1983) 877. Jesus Alfaro (1983) 82 Donald Bowman (1981) 829. Al Pardo (1984) 8110. Two Players Tied 80

RUNS SCORED1. Tom Dodd (1987) 99 2. Willie Royster (1981) 983. John Denman (1982) 934. Tom Eaton (1980) 925. Cal Ripken Jr. (1980) 916. Jerry Holtz (1986) 907. Jesus Alfaro (1982) 868. Kelvin Torve (1985) 859. Dan Logan (1979) 8310. Two Players Tied 80

WALKS1. Jerry Holtz (1986) 1112. Jesus Alfaro (1884) 993. Drungo Hazewood (1982) 984. Jesus Alfaro (1982) 865. Reggie Sanders (1978) 856. Tom Eaton (1980) 847. Drungo Hazewood (1981) 808. Chris Padgett (1986) 799. Tom Dodd (1987) 77 Cal Ripken Jr. (1980) 77

STRIKEOUTS1. Drungo Hazewood (1980) 177 2. John Denman (1982) 173 3. Drungo Hazewood (1982) 1434. Drungo Hazewood (1979) 1375. John Shelby (1980) 1226. Willie Royster (1981) 1207. Russell Brett (1979) 1118. Joseph Jarrell (1987) 1059. Larry Sheets (1983) 102 John Denman (1980) 102

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CHARLOTTE O’s RECORDS

SINGLE SEASON PITCHING RECORDS (1976-1987)

GAMES PITCHED1. John Mitcheltree (1983) 612. Nate Snell (1984) 523. Miguel Alicea (1986) 514. Ed Riley (1978) 505. Juan Arias (1981) 45 Richard Caldwell (1985) 457. Tony Arnold (1983) 44 Richard Rice (1986) 449. Bob Long (1987) 4310. Two Pitchers Tied 42

GAMES STARTED1. Allan Ramirez (1980) 29 Ken Dixon (1984) 29 John Hoover (1985) 294. Tom Rowe (1979) 28 Don Welchel (1980) 28 Storm Davis (1981) 28 John Habyan (1985) 288. Five Pitchers Tied 27

INNINGS PITCHED1. Ken Dixon (1984) 240.0 2. Dave Ford (1976) 212.03. Bryn Smith (1977) 206.04. Don Welchel (1980) 202.05. Allan Ramirez (1980) 196.06. Francisco Oliveras (86) 194.07. Nate Snell (1978) 193.08. John Habyan (1985) 189.29. Storm Davis (1981) 187.010. Joe Kucharski (1983) 185.2

WINS1. Dave Ford (1976) 172. Ken Dixon (1980) 16 Allan Ramirez (1984) 164. Bryn Smith (1977) 155. Storm Davis (1981) 146. Don Welchel (1981) 13 John Habyan (1985) 138. Four Pitchers Tied 12

ERA (MIN. 114 IP)1. Sammy Stewart (1977) 2.082. Dave Ford (1976) 2.503. Russell Pensiero (1980) 2.674. Jose Bastian (1978) 2.715. Bryn Smith (1977) 2.756. Ken Dixon (1984) 2.857. Don Welchel (1980) 2.908. Don Welchel (1981) 2.919. Allan Ramirez (1980) 2.9810. Eric Bell (1986) 3.05

LOSSES1. John Hoover (1985) 162. Will George (1980) 14 Francisco Oliveras (1983) 14 Tom Rowe (1979) 145. Joe Kucharski (1983) 13 Nate Snell (1978) 137. Mike Darr (1976) 12 Tom Rowe (1982) 12 Pete Torrez (1980) 12 Don Welchel (1980) 12

SAVES1. Randy Miller (1976) 192. Billy Presley (1979) 183. Nate Snell (1984) 174. Bob Long (1987) 165. Tony Arnold (1983) 126. Ed Riley (1978) 117. Scott Stranski (1986) 10 Bill Swaggerty (1981) 109. Russell Pensiero (1980) 910. Three Pitchers Tied 8

HITS ALLOWED1. Storm Davis (1981) 2152. Don Welchel (1980) 2103. Tom Rowe (1979) 2004. Ken Dixon (1984) 1985. Bryn Smith (1977) 1956. Nate Snell (1978) 1937. Dave Ford (1976) 188 Will George (1980) 1889. John Hoover (1985) 18610. Francisco Oliveras (86) 185

EARNED RUNS1. Mike Raczka (1986) 1022. John Hoover (1985) 963. Tom Rowe (1979) 934. Francisco Oliveras (80) 905. Michael Pagnozzi (1976) 876. Will George (1980) 81 Joe Kucharski (1983) 818. Joe Kucharski (1986) 80 Tom Rowe (1980) 8010. Ricky Mayo (1978 79

RUNS ALLOWED1. Mike Raczka (1986) 1142. Tom Rowe (1979) 1133. Francisco Oliveras (86) 1124. John Hoover (1985) 1065. Will George (1980) 101 Tom Rowe (1982) 1017. Chuck Stanhope (1987) 998. Joe Kucharski (1983) 979. Michael Pagnozzi (1976) 9510. Francisco Oliveras (83) 94

STRIKEOUTS1. Ken Dixon (1984) 2112. Allan Ramirez (1980) 1603. John Hoover (1985) 1284. Francisco Oliveras (80) 1275. John Habyan (1985) 1236. Dave Ford (1976) 1217. Storm Davis (1981) 1198. Mark Smith (1981) 1139. Mike Raczka (1986) 10710. Michael Pagnozzi (1976) 106

WALKS1. Mike Darr (1976) 1202. Michael Pagnozzi (1976) 1193. Mike Raczka (1986) 92 Allan Ramirez (1980) 925. John Habyan (1985) 906. John Hoover (1985) 81 Michael Pagnozzi (1977) 818. Ricky Mayo (1978) 79 Pete Torrez (1978) 7910. Ken dixon (1984) 78

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CAREER BATTING RECORDS (1976-1987)

AVERAGE (Min. 389 PA)1. Chris Padget (1986) .3242. Pete Stanicek (1987) .3153. Tom Dodd (1985-87) .3054. Sherwin Cijntje (1987) .3045. Reggie Sanders (1978) .3036. Blake Doyle (1976) .2997. Tom Chism (1977) .2988. Joe Redfield (1986) .297 Vic Rodriguez (1980-83) .29710. Mark Corey (1977; ‘82) .296

GAMES1. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 505 2. Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 4223. John Denman (1980-83) 3784. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 3695. Ron Salcedo (1984-87) 352 6. Vic Rodriguez (1980-83) 344 7. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 3268. Dave Huppert (1978-80; 82) 3169. Robert Whitfield (1979-83) 308 10. Jeff Schaefer (1982-85) 305

AT-BATS1. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 16882. Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 1511 3. Vic Rodriguez (1980-83) 13544. John Denman (1980-83) 13135. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 1258 6. Ron Salcedo (1984-87) 1255 7. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 11808. Jeff Schaefer (1982-85) 10779. Dallas Williams (1978-79) 106810. Willie Royster (1978-81) 1042

HITS1. Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 4222. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 4203. Vic Rodriguez (1980-83) 4024. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 3605. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 3526. John Denman (1980-83) 3317. Ron Salcedo (1984-87) 3188. Dallas Williams (1978-79) 2899. Ricky Jones (1981; 85; 87) 27210. Willie Royster (1978-81) 269

DOUBLES1. Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 812. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 723. Ron Salcedo (1984-87) 664. Vic Rodriguez (1980-83) 61 Tom Dodd (1985-87) 616. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 567. John Denman (1980-83) 528. Willie Royster (1978-81) 459. Ricky Jones (1981; 85; 87) 4310. Two Players Tied 42

TRIPLES1. John Denman (1980-83) 18 2. John Shelby (1980-81) 15 3. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 144. Johnny Tutt (1982-85) 115. Jerry Holtz (1986-87) 10 Matt Cimo (1986-87) 10 Jeff Williams (1983-84) 10 Tom Dodd (1985-87) 10 Henry Flesh (1977-78) 10 Rafael Liranzo (1986) 10

HOME RUNS1. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 822. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 793. John Stefero (1982-85) 474. Ricky Jones (1981; 85; 87) 45 Willie Royster (1978-81) 456. Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 427. Donald Bowman (1981-82) 408. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 399. John Denman (1980-83) 3710. Two Players Tied 34

RBI1. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 279 2. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 2483. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 206 Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 206 5. Vic Rodriguez (1980-83) 1646. Ron Salcedo (1984-87) 1627. Willie Royster (1978-81) 1568. John Denman (1980-83) 1539. Ricky Jones (1981; 85; 87) 14510. Donald Bowman (1981-82) 143

RUNS SCORED1. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 278 2. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 2253. Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 2234. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 2055. John Denman (1980-83) 1956. Ron Salcedo (1984-87) 1827. Vic Rodriguez (1980-83) 1698. Willie Royster (1978-81) 1639. Jerry Holtz (1986-87) 16010. Ricky Jones (1981; 85; 87) 155

STOLEN BASES1. John Denman (1980-83) 1112. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 833. Tom Eaton (1979-80) 774. Willie Royster (1978-81) 715. John Shelby (1980-81) 586. Jerry Holtz (1986-87) 517. Steven Greene (1979) 498. Dallas Williams (1978-79) 399. Hemry Flesh (1977-78) 3610. Jeff Schaefer (1982-85) 34

WALKS1. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 3072. Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 2403. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 2024. Ron Salcedo (1984-87) 1955. Jerry Holtz (1986-87) 1766. John Denman (1980-83) 1717. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 1708. Dave Huppert (1978-80; 82) 1579. John Stefero (1982-85) 14310. Tom Eaton (1979-80) 138

STRIKEOUTS1. Drungo Hazewood (79-82) 554 2. John Denman (1980-83) 3813. Willie Royster (1978-81) 2404. John Stefero (1982-85) 2055. Dave Falcone (83-84; 86-87) 203 Jesus Alfaro (1982-84) 2037. Tom Dodd (1985-87) 1998. Matthew Tyner (1982-83) 1709. Dave Huppert (1978-80; 82) 167 10. John Shelby (1980-81) 160

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CAREER PITCHING RECORDS (1976-1987)

GAMES PITCHED1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 1402. Nate Snell (78-79,81,83-84) 1133. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 1064. Ricky Mayo (1977-79) 935. Miguel Alicea (1986-87) 886. Billy Presley (1978-79) 867. Juan Arias (1981-83) 838. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 799. Russell Pensiero (79-80;82) 7510. Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 66

GAMES STARTED1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 982. Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 63 Don Welchel (1979-81) 634. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 615. Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 606. John Hoover (1985-87) 597. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 588. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 539. Will George (1979-81) 45 Julian Gonzalez (80-81;83-84) 45

INNINGS PITCHED1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 739.12. Don Welchel (1979-81) 449.03. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 446.24. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 438.15. Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 425.26. Nate Snell (78-79;81;83-84) 400.17. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 390.08. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 390.09. Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 389.110. John Hoover (1985-87) 362.0

WINS1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 412. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 303. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 27 Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 27 Don Welchel (1979-81) 276. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 25 Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 258. Nate Snell (78-79;81;83-84) 239. Julian Gonzalez (80-81;83-84) 2110. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 21

ERA (Min. 180 IP)1. Jose Bastian (1977-79) 2.932. Don Welchel (1979-81) 3.093. Nate Snell (78-79;81;83-84) 3.104. John Flinn (1976;85) 3.155. Allan Ramirez (1980;85) 3.266. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 3.477. John Habyan (1984-85) 3.628. Russell Pensiero (79-80;82) 3.689. Brooks Carey (1979-80) 3.7010. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 3.72

RUNS ALLOWED1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 4152. Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 2363. Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 2234. John Hoover (1985-87) 2215. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 2116. Don Welchel (1979-81) 2097. Ricky Mayo (1977-79) 2048. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 2009. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 19310. Will George (1979-81) 189

LOSSES1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 452. Will George (1979-81) 28 John Hoover (1985-87) 28 Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 28 Pete Torrez (1977-79) 286. Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 267. Ricky Mayo (1977-79) 258. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 23 Ken Dixon (1982-84) 23 Don Welchel (1979-81) 23

SAVES1. Billy Presley (1978-79) 242. Nate Snell (78-79;81;83-84) 223. Randy Miller (1976) 194. Bob Long (1987) 16 Russell Pensiero (79-80;82) 166. Juan Arias (1981-83) 13 Tony Arnold (1982-85) 13 Bill Swaggerty (1980-81) 139. Ed Riley (1978) 1110. Scott Stranski (1986) 10

HITS ALLOWED1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 7372. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 4813. Don Welchel (1979-81) 4664. Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 4405. Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 4236. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 4017. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 3938. John Hoover (1985-87) 3899. Nate Snell (78-79;81;83-84) 37310. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 366

EARNED RUNS1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 3472. John Hoover (1985-87) 2003. Joe Kucharsi (82-83;86-87) 1944. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 188 Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 1886. Ricky Mayo (1977-79) 1807. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 1728. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 1719. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 16110. Will George (1979-81) 157

STRIKEOUTS1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 4622. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 3453. Julian Gonzalez (80-81;83-84) 2554. Joe Kucharski (82-83;86-87) 2535. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 2486. John Hoover (1985-87) 2377. Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 2188. Nate Snell (78-79;81;83-84) 2109. Tony Arnold (1982-85) 20710. Mark Smith (1980-82) 191

WALKS1. Francisco Oliveras (81-87) 3002. Michael Pagnozzi (76-78) 2223. Ricky Mayo (1977-79) 2044. Julian Gonzalez (80-81;83-84) 1945. Pete Torrez (1977-79) 1936. Ken Dixon (1982-84) 1907. John Hoover (1985-87) 1668. Will George (1979-81) 1649. Tom Rowe (1979-80,82) 16310. Don Welchel (1979-81) 149

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CHARLOTTE O’s HISTORYFrom 1976 to 1987, the Charlotte O’s epitomized Charlotte. The players, the coaches, the front office staff, and of course, the Crockett Family were synonymous with baseball in the Queen City. If you were a baseball fan in the Charlotte area from the mid-to-late 1970’s to the mid-to-late 1980’s, you attended games at Crockett Park on Magnolia Avenue in Charlotte. You witnessed history in 1980 and 1984 when the Knights brought home a Southern League Championship. For 12 memorable seasons, it was the place to be all summer long. With baseball now back in Charlotte – where it belongs – many fans will once again be able to enjoy a game.

The Charlotte O’s were the Double-A, Southern League affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. During the course of their 12-year affiliation, the O’s featured many bright stars including National Baseball Hall-of-Famers Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken Jr. The franchise also boasted talented players that would become Charlotte icons. Players such as Drungo LaRue Hazewood, John “T-Bone” Shelby, “Cat” Whitfield, and others, were household names in and around the Charlotte area. Managers Grady Little, John Hart, Jimmy Williams, and Mark Wiley were also legendary figures in the Queen City.

Just before the O’s came into existence, the city of Charlotte was without baseball for three consecutive seasons. After the Charlotte Hornets (baseball) left the Queen City at the conclusion of the 1972 season, Charlotte was without professional baseball from 1973-1975. Enter the Crockett family.

Jim Crockett Jr. – son of legendary wrestling promoter Jim Crockett Sr. -- along with his family purchased the Asheville O’s in 1975 and moved the club to Clark Griffith Park in Charlotte. Griffith Park was the same ballpark that housed the Charlotte Hornets from 1940 to 1972 and it was once home to Harmon Killebrew, Early Wynn, Tony Oliva, and many other Hornets greats. The historic wooden ballpark was renamed Jim Crockett, Sr., Memorial Park and it was the place where new memories were made.

Serving as the club’s President and General Manager was Frances Crockett, who was just 35 years old at the time when she first took over control in 1976. Her organization was a true family affair too. Her five children all had roles in the team’s operation. Debbie popped the popcorn and supervised vendors in the stands. Lisa was a Pepper Girl. Jimmy worked on the grounds crew. Betsy ran the souvenir stand, while Ron – her youngest -- was a ball boy. Sports Illustrated wrote a story about their success in 1982.

The team’s success was felt at the gates and on-the-field – but not at first. Although the inaugural O’s team (1976) compiled a 76-64 record and featured future legend Eddie Murray, who hit .298 with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs over 88 games – it wasn’t until 1980 that the team brought home a championship.

In 1979, a young Cal Ripken Jr. made his O’s debut. At the age of 18, the future “Iron Man” played in 17 games for the O’s that season -- giving fans a small glimpse of what they could expect in 1980. When the 1980 season came around, Ripken, Hazewood and the O’s combined to win 72 games and the club earned a chance to bring home a Southern League Championship to the city of Charlotte for the first time in nine years (1971 Hornets). Under manager Jimmy Williams, the O’s beat the Memphis Chicks 3-1 in the playoffs to capture their first of two championships in franchise history. The 1980 team also welcomed 198,528 fans through the gates – a Charlotte baseball record at the time.

Four years later, the O’s brought home another championship. After winning the second-half of the season, the O’s beat Greenville in the first round (3-1) and then defeated Knoxville in the finals (3-0) to win their second Southern League title. It was another great day for the O’s and the city of Charlotte. Sadly, in 1985, there was a fire at Crockett Park and the Crocketts and the city of Charlotte lost a lot. Still, the Crocketts did everything they could to play the season on time. With help from many people, they did just that. The team played baseball in 1985, 1986, and again in 1987. After that, however, the Crockett family sold the team to George Shinn, who renamed the team the Knights and the ballpark Knights Park for the 1988 season. Eventually, Shinn left Charlotte for Fort Mill (1989) and the Knights spent 25 seasons in Fort Mill, SC before returning home to Charlotte on April 11, 2014.

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Chris Salefour-Time AL All-Star Chris Sale had a 2.84 ERA in 7 games with the Knights in 2010.

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CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS RECORDS

SINGLE SEASON BATTING RECORDS (1988-Present)

AVERAGE (Min. 389 PA)1. Billy McMillon (1996) .3522. Jim Thome (1993) .3323. Herbert Perry (1994) .3274. Alejandro De Aza (2011) .3225. Chad Mottola (1999) .3216. Russ Morman (1997) .3197. Tilson Brito (1999) .3188. Brian Daubach (1998) .3169. Ross Gload (2003) .31510. Brian Giles (1994) .313

GAMES1. Tim Hummel (2002) 142 Bry Nelson (2004) 1423. Matt Davidson (2015) 1414. Chad Mottola (1999) 140 Brian Daubach (1998) 1406. Stefan Gartrell (2010) 139 Luis Raven (1999) 139 Fernando Ramsey (1991) 1399. Three Players Tied 137

AT-BATS1. Bry Nelson (2004) 560 2. Fernando Ramsey (1991) 5473. Aaron Miles (2003) 5464. Stefan Gartrell (2010) 5345. Luis Raven (1999) 5326. Matt Davidson (2015) 5287. Tim Hummel (2002) 5238. Phil Dauphin (1992) 5159. Chad Mottola (1999) 51110. Jason Bourgeois (2008) 510

HITS1. Aaron Miles (2003) 1662. Chad Mottola (1999) 1643. Bry Nelson (2004) 1614. Ross Gload (2003) 1605. Brian Daubach (1998) 1576. Fernando Ramsey (1991) 1517. Luis Raven (1999) 1508. Jason Bourgeois (2008) 1469. Derrick May (1989) 14510. Two Tied 144

HOME RUNS1. Sam Horn (1993) 382. Brian Daubach (1998) 35 Brad Eldred (2008) 354. Jerry Brooks (1996) 345. Luis Raven (1999) 33 Russ Morman (1997) 337. Jeff Liefer (2000) 328. And Wilkins (2014) 309. Joe Borchard (2005) 2910. Two Tied 28

STOLEN BASES1. Rafael Skeete (1988) 542. Ced Landrum (1989) 453. Luis Castillo (1998) 414. Jerry Owens (2006) 405. Greg Smith (1989) 386. Fernando Ramsey (1991) 377. Willie Harris (2002) 328. Justin Baughman (2002) 319. Three Players Tied

DOUBLES1. Brian Daubach (1998) 452. Brian Daubach (1997) 40 Ross Gload (2003) 404. Jim Gallagher (2011) 395. Andy Wilkins (2014) 386. Bry Nelson (2004) 37 Bobby Smith (2004) 378. Michael Restovich (2009) 369. Joe Borchard (2002) 3510. Three Players Tied 34

TRIPLES1. Ken Ramos (1993) 112. Alex Gonzalez (1998) 103. Jerry Holtz (1988) 84. Greg Golson (2012) 7 Todd Dunwoody (1997) 7 Butch Davis (1988) 77. Ten Players Tied 6

RBI1. Luis Raven (1999) 1252. Brian Daubach (1998) 1243. Jerry Brooks (1996) 1074. Jim Thome (1993) 1025. Brad Eldred (2008) 1006. Russ Morman (1997) 997. Sam Horn (1993) 968. Chad Mottola (1999) 949. Brian Daubach (1997) 9310. Jeff Liefer (2000) 91

RUNS SCORED1. Brian Daubach (1998) 1022. Luis Raven (1999) 973. Chad Mottola (1999) 954. Mark Lewis (1993) 935. Rafael Skeete (1988) 896. Josh Fields (2006) 85 Mitch Simmons (1999) 85 Jim Thome (1993) 859. Bobby Smith (2004) 8410. Three Players Tied 83

WALKS1. Dan Johnson (2012) 942. Jerry Holtz (1988) 823. Brian Daubach (1998) 804. Mario Valdez (1999) 76 Jim Thome (1993) 766. Luis Castillo (1998) 757. Scott Lydy (2000) 698. Tim Dulin (1988) 679. Erik Pappas (1989) 66 Billy White (1991) 66

STRIKEOUTS1. Matt Davidson (2015) 1912. Matt Davidson (2014) 1643. Jordan Danks (2011) 1554. Stefan Gartrell (2010) 1525. Jordan Danks (2010) 1516. Brad Eldred (2008) 1447. Joe Borchard (2005) 1418. Joe Borchard (2002) 1399. Josh Fields (2006) 13610. Rafael Skeete (1988) 135

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SINGLE SEASON PITCHING RECORDS (1988-Present)

GAMES PITCHED1. Laddie Renfro (1989) 78 2. Matt Smith (2005) 653. Paul Thorpe (1988) 644. Jessie Hollins (1992) 635. Jeff Bajenaru (2005) 616. Joe Davenport (2000) 59 Don Pall (1997) 598. Archie Corbin (2001) 589. Three Players Tied 57

GAMES STARTED1. Chad Ogea (1993) 29 Steve Trachsel (1992) 293. Heath Phillips (2007) 28 Tim Redding (2006) 28 Brian Cooper (2003) 28 Dave Mlicki (1994) 28 Ryan Hawblitzel (1992) 28 Shawn Boskie (1989) 28 Zach Stewart (2013 2810. Seven Players Tied 27

INNINGS PITCHED1. Steve Trachsel (1992) 191.02. Tim Redding (2006) 187.23. Chad Ogea (1993) 181.24. Shawn Boskie (1989) 181.05. Charlie Haeger (2008) 178.06. Julian Tavarez (1994) 176.07. Ryan Hawblitzel (1992) 174.28. Brian Cooper (2003) 174.19. Heath Phillips (2007) 173.210. Two players Tied 170.1

WINS1. Laddie Renfro (1989) 192. Brian Cooper (2003) 15 Julian Tavarez (1994) 154. Charlie Haeger (2006) 145. Heath Phillips (2007) 13 Heath Phillips (2006) 13 Albie Lopez (1994) 13 Chad Ogea (1993) 13 Steve Trachsel (1992) 1310. Six Players Tied 12

ERA (Min. 114 IP)1. Gordon Dillard (1988) 2.192. Erik Johnson (2015) 2.373. Carlos Torres (2009) 2.394. Charlie Leesman (2012) 2.475. Pete Harnisch (1988) 2.586. Heath Phillips (2006) 2.967. Felix Diaz (2004) 2.978. John Salles (1991) 3.009. Chuck Stanhope (1988) 3.0110. Steve Trachsel (1992) 3.06

RUNS ALLOWED1. Chris Seelbach (1996) 1232. Andy Larkin (1997) 1093. Matt Whisenant (1996) 1074. Shawn Boskie (1989) 1055. Pat Daneker (2000) 1026. Tom Fordham (1999) 101 Reynol Mendoza (1998) 1018. Mark Valdes (1995) 989. Chuck Mount (1990) 9710. Charlie Haeger (2008) 96

LOSSES1. Charlie Haeger (2007) 162. Arnie Munoz (2005) 14 Zach Stewart (2013) 144. Charlie Haeger (2008) 13 Chris Seelbach (1996) 13 Marc Valdes (1995) 13 Dave Stevens (1992) 138. Four Players Tied 12

SAVES1. Ed Almonte (2002) 262. Jessie Hollins (1992) 253. Mike Christopher (1993) 224. Jeff Bajenaru (2005) 195. Ryan Braun (2010) 186. Jason Childers (2008) 17 Donn Pall (1996) 178. Luis Andujar (1999) 169. David Aardsma (2007) 15 Laddie Renfro (1989) 15

HITS ALLOWED1. Heath Phillips (2007) 1982. Shawn Boskie (1989) 1963. Brian Cooper (2003) 1954. Marc Valdes (1995) 1895. Zach Stewart (2013) 1876. Ryan Hawblitzel (1992) 180 Steve Trachsel (1992) 1808. Dave Mlicki (1994) 1799. Mike Heathcott (1999) 17710. Wes Whisler (2008) 175

EARNED RUNS1. Chris Seelbach (1996) 1132. Andy Larkin (1997) 973. Matt Whisenant (1996) 934. Pat Daneker (2000) 92 Marc Valdes (1995) 926. Tom Fordham (1999) 917. Charlie Haeger (2008) 88 Shawn Boskie (1989) 889. Reynol Mendoza (1998) 8610. Heath Phillips (2007) 83

STRIKEOUTS1. Shawn Boskie (1989) 1642. Dave Mlicki (1994) 1523. Tim Redding (2006) 1484. Steven Randolph (2006) 1445. Pete HArnisch (1988) 1416. Carlos Torres (2010) 1407. Erik Johnson (2015) 1368. Chad Ogea (1993) 135 Steve Trachsel (1992) 13510. Phil Harrison (1989) 132

WALKS1. Steven Randolph (2006) 1142. Matt Whisenant (1996) 1013. John Gardner (1991) 974. Chuck Mount (1990) 935. Phil Harrison (1989) 856. Shawn Boskie (1989) 847. Lance Broadway (2007) 78 Charlie Haeger (2006) 789. Charlie Haeger (2008) 7710. Three Players Tied 76

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CAREER BATTING RECORDS (1988-Present)

AVERAGE (Min. 500 PA)1. Ross Gload .3322. Billy McMillon .3253. Russ Morman .3224. Chad Mottola .3215. Tommy Gregg .3106. Aaron Miles .3047. Luis Castillo .3038. Willie Harris .297 Jeff Liefer .297 Brian Daubach .297

GAMES1. Jordan Danks 4632. Joe Borchard 4473. Rusty Crockett 3574. Chris Clapinski 3155. Drew Garcia 3106. Jim Gallagher 2987. Brian Daubach 2968. Josh Phegley 2929. Josh Fields 28210. Matt Davidson 271

AT-BATS1. Jordan Danks 16822. Joe Borchard 16683. Josh Phegley 11234. Matt Davidson 10745. Josh Fields 10416. Carlos Sanchez 10397. Jim Gallagher 10308. Jerry Owens 10299. Chris Clapinski 101410. Matt Davidson 1006

HITS1. Jordan Danks 4492. Joe Borchard 4393. Josh Phegley 3124. Carlos Sanchez 2875. Brian Daubach 2856. Josh Fields 2827. Jerry Owens 2798. Chris Clapinski 2769. Russ Morman 27510. Tim Hummel 271

HOME RUNS1. Joe Borchard 782. Russ Morman 573. Brian Daubach 564. Jordan Danks 525. Jeff Liefer 47 Dayan Viciedo 477. Josh Phegley 468. Josh Fields 449. Matt Davidson 4310. Joe Crede 41

STOLEN BASES1. Jerry Owens 932. Rafael Skeete 543. Jason Bourgeois 534. Willie Harris 515. Luis Castillo 496. McKay Christensen 467. Josh Fields 45 Ced Landrum 459. Jordan Danks 4410. Casey Rogowski 43

DOUBLES1. Joe Borchard 962. Jordan Danks 953. Brian Daubach 854. Josh Phegley 745. Lou Lucca 68 Jim Gallagher 687. Josh Fields 668. Drew Garcia 639. Chris Clapinski 62 Ross Gload 62

TRIPLES1. Jordan Danks 122. Ken Ramos 113. Todd Dunwoody 10 Alex Gonzalez 105. Jason Bourgeois 8 McKay Christensen 8 Jerry Holtz 8 Carlos Sanchez 8 Micah Johnson 810. Six Players Tied 7

RBI1. Joe Borchard 2272. Jordan Danks 222 3. Brian Daubach 2174. Russ Morman 2125. Josh Phegley 1706. Josh Fields 1557. Jeff Liefer 1468. Lou Lucca 1379. Jeff Inglin 13610. Two Tied 130

RUNS SCORED1. Jordan Danks 2502. Joe Borchard 2373. Chris Clapinski 1894. Josh Fields 169 Russ Morman 1696. Brian Daubach 1687. Josh Phegley 1578. Jerry Owens 1549. Mark Lewis 14910. Jim Gallagher 140

WALKS1. Jordan Danks 2152. Joe Borchard 1563. Brian Daubach 1454. Josh Fields 1435. Chris Clapinski 1346. Erik Pappas 1277. Jim Gallagher 1258. Casey Rogowski 1149. Jerry Owens 11310. Billy White 112

STRIKEOUTS1. Jordan Danks 5322. Joe Borchard 4533. Matt Davidson 3554. Josh Fields 3165. Brian Daubach 2406. Jim Gallagher 2377. Drew Garcia 2188. Dallas McPherson 2099. Casey Rogowski 20610. Drew Garcia 199

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CAREER PITCHING RECORDS (1988-Present)

GAMES PITCHED1. Derek Hasselhoff 1292. Donn Pall 1263. Deunte Heath 1184. Dave Sanders 1165. Ehren Wassermann 1136. Arnie Munoz 102 Chad Bradford 1028. Vic Darensbourg 989. Jason Childrens 96 Gabe Gonzalez 96

GAMES STARTED1. Matt Zaleski 742. Charlie Haeger 733. Jon Rauch 614. Felix Diaz 56 Mike Porzio 566. Wes Whisler 54 Charlie Leesman 548. Lance Broadway 539. Three Tied 52

INNINGS PITCHED1. Charlie Haeger 495.22. Matt Zaleski 437.23. Wes Whisler 362.24. Felix Diaz 353.05. Chad Ogea 345.16. Mike Porzio 343.27. Jon Rauch 334.18. Rey Mendoza 331.09. Heath Phillips 328.210. Lance Broadway 322.0

WINS1. Charlie Haeger 292. Heath Phillips 263. Wes Whisler 254. Chad Ogea 225. Felix Diaz 21 Ryan Hawblitzel 21 Jon Rauch 21 Matt Zaleski 219. Mike Porzio 20 Erik Johnson 20

ERA (Min. 180 IP)1. John Salles 2.832. Steve Trachsel 3.063. Carlos Torres 3.074. Dylan Axelrod 3.19 Daunte Heath 3.196. Charles Leesman 3.277. Jason Grimsley 3.428. Joel Adamson 3.519. Greg Kallevig 3.6010. Two Others Tied 3.67

RUNS ALLOWED1. Charlie Haeger 2492. Rey Mendoza 2473. Matt Zaleski 2304. Wes Whisler 2175. Jason Secoda 2016. Mike Porzio 1897. Lance Broadway 1868. Jon Adkins 1809. Ryan Kohlmeier 17910. Felix Diaz 172

LOSSES1. Charlie Haeger 352. Wes Whisler 25 Matt Zaleski 254. Arnie Munoz 235. Rey Mendoza 226. Jeff Secoda 21 Jeff Marquez 21 Jon Adkins 219. Charle Leesman 1910. Two Others Tied 18

SAVES1. Ed Almonte 402. Donn Pall 393. Jeff Bajenaru 294. Jessie Hollins 255. Mike Christopher 226. Ryan Braun 18 Gary Majewski 18 Brian Bruney 189. Jason Childers 1710. Luis Andujar 16

HITS ALLOWED1. Charlie Haeger 4482. Matt Zaleski 4403. Rey Mendoza 4094. Wes Whisler 3975. Felix Diaz 3666. Heath Phillips 3507. Mike Porzio 3458. Lance Broadway 344 Ryan Hawblitzel 344 Jason Secoda 344

EARNED RUNS1. Matt Zaleski 2202. Charlie Haeger 213 Rey Mendoza 2134. Jason Secoda 1735 Wes Whisler 1706. Ryan Kohlmeier 1687 Lance Broadway 1678. Mike Porzio 1669. Jon Adkins 15910. Felix Diaz 157

STRIKEOUTS1. Charlie Haeger 3732. Deunte Heath 3003. Felix Diaz 2874. Matt Zaleski 2835. Mike Porzio 2816. Jon Rauch 2797. Erik Johnson 2578. Carlos Torres 2499. Chad Ogea 24810. Charlie Leesman 247

WALKS1. Charlie Haeger 2222. Matt Zaleski 1553. Rey Mendozza 1474. Wes Whisler 1415. Carlos Torres 1386. Mike Porzio 1317. Deunte Heath 1288. Lance Broadway 1279. Charlie Leesman 12510. Chuck Mount 120

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OPENING DAY LINEUPS (1990-2013)

4/11/91 @ Chattanooga (W, 4-3)1. Rusty Crockett 3B2. Billy White 2B3. Elvin Paulino 1B4. Doug Welch LF5. Kevin Roberson RF6. Alex Arias SS7. Scott Taylor C8. Fernando Ramsey CF9. Tim Parekr P

4/9/92 @ Greenville (L, 6-5)1. Phil Dauphin CF2. Billy White 2B3. Christopher Ebright 1B4. John Jenson RF5. Mike Grace 3B6. Matt Walbeck C7. Jerrone Williams LF8. Darrin Duffy SS9. Tim Parker P

4/8/93 vs. Ottawa (L, 8-6)1. Wayne Kirby CF2. Ken Ramos LF3. Mark Lewis SS4. Sam Horn DH5. Beau Allred RF6. Jim Thome 3B7. George Canale 1B8. Jeff Schaefer 2B9. Jesse Levis C

4/7/94 @ Norfolk (L, 2-0)1. Omar Ramirez CF2. Ruben Amaro LF3. Matt Merullo C4. Chris Cron DH5. Herbert Perry 1B6. David Bell 3B7. Tim Jones SS8. Miguel Flores 2B9. Brian Giles RF

4/6/95 vs. Norfolk (L, 4-2)1. John Massarelli CF2. Jeff Carter 2B3. Tommy Gregg LF4. Russ Morman 1B5. Steve Carter RF6. Terry Jorgensen 2B7. Erik Pappas C8. Jerry Schunk SS9. Marc Valdes P

4/6/96 @ Rochester (W, 6-1)1. Ralph Milliard 2B 2. Jason Robertson CF3. Billy McMillon LF4. Russ Morman 1B5. Tommy Gregg DH6. Darrell Whitmore RF7. Edgar Renteria SS8. Marc Ronan C9. Lou Lucca 3B

4/3/97 vs Pawtucket (W, 11-8)1. Ralph Milliard 2B 2. Dave Berg SS3. Billy McMillon LF4. Russ Morman 1B5. Brian Daubach DH6. John Wehner 3B7. Todd Dunwoody CF8. Chris Sheff RF9. Mike Redmond C

4/9/98 @ Richmond (W, 7-3)1. Chris Clapinski 3B2. Lionel Hastings 2B3. Brian Daubach LF4. John Roskos 1B5. Todd Dunwoody CF6. John Wehner RF7. Lou Lucca SS8. Randy Knorr C9. Andy Larkin P

4/8/99 vs. Norfolk (L, 10-5)1. Tilson Brito 2B2. Jeff Inglin LF3. Carlos Lee 3B4. Gabby Martinez SS5. Chad Mottola RF6. Luis Raven DH7. Mitch Simons CF8. Mario Valdez 1B9. Robert Machado C

4/6/00 vs. Pawtucket (W, 6-2)1. Mike Caruso SS2. Liu Rodriguez 2B3. Brad Seitzer 3B4. J.R. Phillips 1B5. Yamil Benitez LF6. Desi Wilson DH7. Steve Gibralter CF8. Scott Lydy RF9. Jim Foster C

4/5/01 vs. Norfolk (L, 5-4)1. McKay Christensen CF 2. Liu Rodriguez 2B3. Aaron Rowand RF4. Jeff Liefer 1B5. Joe Crede 3B6. Toby Rumfield DH7. Mark Johnson C8. Chris Ashby LF9. Jason Dellaero SS Jon Garland P

4/4/02 @ Norfolk (L, 6-2)1. Willie Harris 2B2. Tim Hummel SS3. Joe Crede 3B4. Jeff Inglin DH5. Darron Ingram LF6. Mike Zywica RF7. Eric Battersby 1B8. Josh Paul C9. Justin Baughman CF Jim Parque P

4/3/03 vs. Richmond (W, 7-6)1. Willie Harris 2B2. Aaron Miles DH3. Joe Borchard CF4. Mario Valenzuela LF5. Cliff Brumbaugh RF6. Tim Hummel 3B7. Scott Morgan 1B8. Jamie Burke C9. Jorge Nunez SS Jon Adkins P

4/8/04 @ Columbus (W, 3-2)1. Bry Nelson 2B2. Jamie Burke C3. Jeremy Reed CF4. Mike Rivera 1B5. Joe Borchard RF6. Mike Bell 3B7. Bob Smith DH8. Mario Valenzuela LF9. Kelly Dransfeldt SS Jon Rauch P

4/7/05 vs. Columbus (L, 11-10)1. Felix Martinez 2B2. Jamie Burke 3B3. Brian Anderson CF4. Joe Borchard RF5. Jorge Toca 1B6. Tony Alvarez DH7. Ben Davis C8. Scott Bikowski LF9. Pedro Lopez SS Jon Adkins P

4/6/06 @ Toledo (W, 1-0)1. Jerry Owens CF2. Andy Gonzalez 2B3. Ryan Sweeney RF4. Josh Fields 3B5. Ruben Rivera DH6. Casey Rogowski 1B7. Darren Blakely LF8. Chris Stewart C9. Jorge Velandia SS Tim Redding P

4/5/07 vs. Pawtucket (L, 7-4)1. Jerry Owens LF 2. Pedro Lopez 2B3. Casey Rogowski 1B4. Josh Fields 3B5. Ernie Young DH6. Ryan Sweeney CF7. Andy Gonzalez SS8. Luis Terrero RF9. Wiki Gonzalez C Heath Phillips P

4/3/08 @ Columbus (L, 5-1)1. Jason Bourgeois LF2. Mike Rouse SS3. Josh Fields 3B4. Brad Eldred RF5. Royce Huffman 1B6. Tom Collaro DH7. Dewayne Wise CF8. Paul Phillips C9. Chris Getz 2B Charlie Haeger P

4/9/09 vs. Gwinnett (L, 9-1)1. Miguel Negron CF2. Eider Torres SS3. Brian Myrow 1B4. Michael Restovich LF5. Ben Broussard DH6. Josh Kroeger RF7. Javier Castillo 3B8. Cole Armstrong C9. Keith Ginter 2B John Van Benschoten P

4/8/10 @ Gwinnett (L, 8-6)1. Alejandro De Aza LF2. Jordan Danks CF3. Stefan Gartrell RF4. Josh Kroeger DH5. Tyler Flowers C6. Dayan Viciedo 1B7. Javier Castillo 3B8. Brent Lillibridge SS9. C.J. Retherford 2B Lucas Harrell P

4/7/11 vs. Norfolk (W, 4-3)1. Alejandro De Aza LF2. Jim Gallagher 1B3. Dayan Viciedo RF4. Tyler Flowers C5. Dallas McPherson 3B6. Stefan Gartrell DH7. Jordan Danks CF8. Gookie Dawkins 2B9. Eduardo Escobar SS Lucas Harrell P

4/6/12 vs. Norfolk (W, 6-5)1. Tyler Kuhn 2B2. Greg Golson LF3. Dallas McPherson 3B4. Connor Jackson RF5. Dan Johnson 1B6. Hector Gimenez DH7. Jordan Danks CF8. Josh Phegley C9. Osvaldo Martinez SS Charlie Shirek P

4/5/13 @ Gwinnett (L, 5-4)1. Jared Mitchell CF2. Carlos Sanchez 2B3. Brent Morel 3B4. Jordan Danks RF5. Tyler Greene SS6. Josh Phegley C7. Seth Loman 1B8. Steve Tolleson DH9. Luis Durango LF Zach Stewart P

4/7/90 @ Huntsville (L, 5-1)1. Ty Griffin 3B2. Alex Arias SS3. Rick Wilkins C4. Butch Garcia DH5. Lenny Bell 1B6. Pablo Rivera RF7. Richie Grayum LF8. Phil Hannon CF9. Rusty Crockett 2B

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KNIGHTS STADIUM LASTSOverall:

Pitcher:...........................................................................................Deunte Heath, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Batter:..................................................................................................Philip Gosselin, GWN (9/2/2013)Out recorded:...................................................................................Andy Wilkins KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Hit:..................................................................................................Todd Cunningham, GWN (9/2/2013)Single:............................................................................................Todd Cunningham, GWN (9/2/2013)Double:............................................................................................Andy Wilkins, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Triple:..............................................................................................Blake Tekotte, KNIGHTS (9/1/2013)Home Run:................................................................................................Evan Gattis, GWN (9/2/2013)Strikeout:...............................................Jim Gallagher KNIGHTS by Andrew Russell, GWN (9/2/2013)Walk:..............................................................................................Steve Tolleson, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Run:..............................................................................................Travis Ishikawa, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Run Batted In:.................................................................................Andy Wilkins, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Stolen Base:...................................................................................Blake Tekotte, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Caught Stealing:...........................................................................Steve Tolleson, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Error:..........................................................................................................David Hale, GWN (9/2/2013)Outfield Assist:.............................................................................Michael Earley, KNIGHTS (9/1/2013)Win:.................................................................................................Zach Stewart, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Loss:..........................................................................................................David Hale, GWN (9/2/2013)Save:....................................................................................................Wirfin Obispo, GWN (8/31/2013)Hold:........................................................................................................Joe Beimel, GWN (8/31/2013)Wild Pitch:.......................................................................................Zach Stewart, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Hit By Pitch:................................................................................Marcus Semien, KNIGHTS (9/2/2013)Balk:..........................................................................................Leyson Septimo, KNIGHTS (8/18/2013)

Knights:Pitcher:.............................................................................................................Deunte Heath (9/2/2013)Batter:...............................................................................................................Jim Gallagher (9/2/2013)Hit:.................................................................................................................Carlos Sanchez (9/2/2013)Single:...........................................................................................................Carlos Sanchez (9/2/2013)Double:..............................................................................................................Andy Wilkins (9/2/2013)Triple:................................................................................................................Blake Tekotte (9/1/2013)Home Run:...................................................................................................Travis Ishikawa (8/30/2013)Walk:................................................................................................................Steve Tolleson (9/2/2013)Run:................................................................................................................Travis Ishikawa (9/2/2013)Run Batted In:...................................................................................................Andy Wilkins (9/2/2013)Stolen Base:.....................................................................................................Blake Tekotte (9/2/2013)Caught Stealing:.............................................................................................Steve Tolleson (9/2/2013)Error:................................................................................................................Mike McDade (9/1/2013)Outfield Assist:..............................................................................................Michael Earley (9/1/2013)Win:...................................................................................................................Zach Stewart (9/2/2013)Loss:...........................................................................................................Taylor Thompson (9/1/2013)Save:................................................................................................................Daniel Webb (8/29/2013)Hold:.................................................................................................................Simon Castro (8/7/2013)Strikeout (Pitcher):...........................................................................................Zach Stewart (9/2/2013)Wild Pitch:........................................................................................................Zach Stewart (9/2/2013)Hit By Pitch:..................................................................................................Marcus Semien (9/2/2013)Balk:............................................................................................................Leyson Septimo (8/18/2013)

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Knights stadium KnotesTHE FINALE: 2013’s finale marked the final game at Knights Stadium after more than 24 years. The Knights, however played 25 total seasons in Fort Mill, SC (1989 was spent in a temporary facility) -- after one season as the Knights in Charlotte (1988). Knights Castle debuted in 1990 and the Knights were the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs (1989-92) before moving to Triple-A in 1993 to become an affiliate of the Cleve-land Indians (93-94). Charlotte won their first Governors’ Cup Championship in 1993 with manager Charlie Manuel at the helm. The Knights switched affiliates in 1995 -- this time becoming the Triple-A affiliate of the Florida Marlins from 1995-1998. The Chicago White Sox entered the picture in 1999 and have been the parent club ever since. They will continue their affiliation with the White Sox through the 2020 season after signing a six-year extension this past December.

● The Knights moved from Charlotte, NC to Fort Mill, SC in 1989. A year later, the team opened up Knights Castle (1990).

● The largest crowed to watch a game in the 24-year history of Knights Stadium was 15,591 on July 4, 2008 vs. the Durham Bulls.

● The Knights played their final game at Knights Stadium on September 2, 2013 in a 4-0 victory over the Gwinnett Braves.

Fast Facts

REMEMBERING KNIGHTS STADIUM

KNIGHTS STADIUM NO-HITTERS: The Knights celebrated “Christmas in July” on Thursday, July 25 at Knights Stadium as Andre Rienzo tossed a seven-inning no-hitter in a 1-0 win over the Indianapolis Indians. For the Knights, it was the third no-hitter in franchise history and first since Carlos Torres threw a five-inning perfect game on June 18, 2009 in Paw-tucket. Before that, the last Knights no-hitter was thrown by Tetsu Yofu on August 1, 2004 at Knights Stadium. Rienzo threw the no-no in game one of a doubleheader against the Indians. For Rienzo, it was his third win during the month of July (all in consecutive starts). He allowed just five baserunners on the evening en route to Charlotte’s second-straight win over first-place Indianapolis. He walked four batters and had one batter reach on an error. In all, Rienzo threw 112 pitches - 69 for strikes. Charlotte’s only run of the game came on an Andy Wilkins RBI single in the bottom of the second inning off Indians starter Stolmy Pimentel (2-3, 2.60). Rienzo was promoted to the White Sox on July 30 - just five days after his no-hitter. At the time of his promotion, the Brazilian native was leading the International League in strikeouts (113), and also ranked tied for the league lead in complete games (three), and second in shutouts (1). He made his Major League debut later that night and became the first Brazilian-born pitcher in Major League Baseball history.

‘93 CHAMPION KNIGHTS: 1993, the Charlotte Knights captured the International League crown in their first year of play at the Triple-A leavel. Knight’s third baseman Jim Thome was named by Baseball America as Triple-A Player of the Year after leading the IL in average (.332), RBI (102), and on-base percentage (.441), while finishing second in home runs (25), fourth in runs (85) third in total bases (240), second in walks (76), and second in slugging percentage. DH Sam Horn also had an all-star season in which he paced all the minor leagues with 38 HR and led the IL with a .600 slugging percentage. Knights manager Charlie Manuel led the IL to victory during the annual Triple-A All-Star Game.

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Knights Stadium Attendance Recordsattendance date15,591 July 4, 200815,427 July 4, 200715,243 July 4, 201015,020 July 4, 200914,952 July 4, 200614,620 July 4, 200414,591 July 4, 200314,508 July 4, 200014,434 July 3, 199314,256 July 3, 1992

attendance date14,206 July 4, 201214,119 July 4, 199914,080 July 7, 200113,910 July 4, 200213,458 August 21, 199313,212 July 4, 201112,656 June 3, 199312,633 July 3, 199712,578 August 16, 199612,507 July 4, 1996

attendance date12,491 July 2, 199412,474 June 16, 199012,333 July 4, 199112,257 July 5, 200111,932 August 30, 199711,748 August 26, 200011,501 July 31, 199311,495 July 4, 199011,466 August 20, 199411,359 July 3, 2013

REMEMBERING KNIGHTS STADIUM

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MORE FINALE NOTES: Over 1,700 games were played at Knights Stadium from 1990-2013, including the Double-A All-Star game in 1992. The Knights made the playoffs four times – 1993, 1999, 2006, 2012 – capturing championships in both 1993 and 1999, respec-tively. The title in 1999 was won at Knights Stadium on September 17, 1999 over the Durham Bulls (2-1 win). Over 500 players were promoted to the majors from Charlotte and over 6.5 million fans (including 2013) passed through the gates over the 24 years.

KNIGHTS GO NATIONAL: The 1999 Knights team finished second in the South Division and earned a wild card spot in the International League playoffs. After defeating Scranton/WB in round one they would go on to defeat Durham to capture the IL Governors’ Cup. The Knights advanced to the second-ever Triple-A World Series in Las Vegas where they would receive national television coverage on ESPN 2. The Knights would fall to the Vancouver Canadians three games to two. Tom Spencer was named International League Manager of the Year and become the first Charlotte manager to achieve the honor.

MANNY BEING MANNY: Knights OF Manny Ramirez was named International League Batter of the Week for August 22-28 in 1993. In forty games at Charlotte, Ramirez belted 14 HR and 36 RBI while batting .317 with a .690 slugging percentage.

TRIPLEHEADER: Thanks to Mother Nature snowing out eight of the Knights first nine games in 1996, the Charlotte Knights played 13 games from June 9 through June 16. During this span, the Knights had one tripleheader and three doubleheaders. The Knights won 7 of the 13 games.

AWARD SEASON: The Knights had 5 players receive the International League Players of the Week in 2006 as they had 3 batters and 2 pitchers recognized by the league. Ryan Sweeney was the first Knights player to earn the honor as he won the award April 24-30. Josh Fields was also named batter of the week for May 8-14. Heath Phillips became the first Knights pitcher to recevie an award getting recognition for May 15-21. Phillips was followed by Sean Tracey who received his award for June 19-25 and Bobby Smith received the final award for the Knights getting the 3rd batter award for the team for August 7-13. In addition to the weekly honors, Heath Phillips was also named the 2006 International League Most Valuable Pitcher.

KNIGHTS JOIN WHITE SOX ORGANIZATION: As the 1999 season began, the Knights again changed hats, as Charlotte ended their four-year affiliation with the Marlins and headed into a Player Development Contract with the Chicago White Sox. The Knights finished the season by winning the International League Governors’ Cup Championship

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Josh Phegley - CPhegley made his Knights debut in 2011 and hit two home runs in 22 games for the team. His break-out campaign, however, came during the 2012 sea-son. His solid first-half play earned him a spot on the International League All-Star Team. In all, Phegley hit .266 with six home runs and 48 RBIs for the Knights in 2012. At the end of the year he was rewarded for his stellar defense with the MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The white sox former first round pick was back in 2013 and once again named to the IL All-Star

Team, but did not participate because he was called up.

Ross Gload - 1BAn IL All-Star in 2003, Gload finished third in the International League with a .315 batting average that season. Also that season, the powerful first base-man launched 18 home runs with 70 RBIs. He led the IL with 266 total bases and tied for second in doubles with 40. In 2005, Gload hit .366 with 15 home runs and 45 RBIs in just 59 games for the Knights. He is the Knights fran-

chise leader in batting average with a stunning .332 mark.

ALL-KNIGHTS STADIUM TEAM

Jason Bourgeois - 2BSpeedster Jason Bourgeois appeared in 211 games for the Knights over parts of two seasons (2007-2008). In 2007, he hit .311 with seven home runs, 34 RBIs and 23 stolen bases. The Texas native returned to the Knights a year later and hit .286 with nine home runs,

five triples, 48 RBIs and 30 stolen bases.

Mark Lewis - SSLewis had a career-year in 1993 for the Knights. He batted .284 with 17 home runs and 67 RBIs for the champion-winning Knights. He led the team with 93 runs scored and finished second in the entire league in that catego-ry. He also had 144 hits, 30 doubles, and four triples that season for Charlie Manuel’s squad. Lewis came back to Charlotte in 1994 and hit .259 with eight home runs and 34 RBIs - giving him 25 career Knights home runs and

101 RBIs.

Jim Thome - 3BThome, a future Hall-of-Famer, spent one season in Charlotte and it was a mem-orable one. At the young age of 22, Thome hit a league-best .332 with 25 home runs and 102 RBIs for the Knights, who went on to win their first International League championship in what was their first year in the league. Thome was a big part of the team and a year later, he became a staple in Cleveland’s lineup.

Billy McMillon - OFMcMillon was an International League All-Star and the league’s Rookie of the Year in 1996. In 97 games that season, McMillon hit a remarkable .352 with 17 home runs and 70 RBIs for the Knights -- his first year in Triple-A. A year later, the Clemson product hit .279 with eight home runs over 57

games.

Jordan Danks - OFDanks spent parts of four seasons with the Knights and along with his ex-ceptional defense, he was a force with the bat as well. He is in Knights franchise leader in triples with 12. He has 36 home runs and 165 RBIs in his Knights career and was the winner of a MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2011. He ranks first in club history in walks, second in runs scored, second

in at-bats, second in hits, third in doubles, and second in games played,.

Joe Borchard - OFBorchard is the Knights career leader in nearly every offensive category. For four-straight seasons (2002-05), Borchard was a staple in Charlotte’s lineup. He hit 78 home runs over the four-year span and had 227 RBIs. His 439 hits are nearly 200 more than the next best player in Knights history. Borchard was

a first round selection (12th overall pick) of the White Sox in the 2000 draft.

Charlie Manuel - ManagerBefore Manuel was guiding the Phillies to consecutive World Series appearances in the late 2000’s, the Northfork, WV native led the Charlotte Knights to their first-ever Governors’ Cup title back in 1993 - his only season at the helm of the Knights. Under Manuel, the Knights went 86-55 in the regular

season - their first season in the International League - before beating Rochester in five games in the Governors’ Cup finals. The 86 regular season wins are the most in the Knights Stadium era.

Sam Horn - DHA 1993 All-Star, Horn led the power-packed Knights with 38 home runs - the most by a Knights player in a single-season! In all, the 6’5” slugger mashed .269 and drove home 96 RBIs. His home run total led the International League and helped lead the Knights to the International League Champion-ship in their first year in the IL. Horn finished with 226 home runs over his 15-year Minor League career. He hit 62 Major League home runs as well.

Dayan Viciedo - UTILITYViciedo posted back-to-back 20 home run seasons for the Knights from 2010-2011. The Cuban native hit .274 with 20 long balls and 47 RBIs for the Knights over 86 games in 2010. The next year he compiled a .296 bat-ting average with 20 home runs and 96 RBIs. His 40 home runs (over two seasons) rank seventh all-time in franchise history. Over his two years, he

played third base, first base, DH, and right field for the Knights.

Chad Ogea - SPThe ace of the Charlotte Knights championship team in 1993 was Chad Ogea. At just 22 years old, Ogea posted a 13-8 mark with a 3.81 ERA in 29 starts. The Louisiana native tossed a team-high two complete games that season and tied for the league lead in wins (13) and games started (29). A year later, he was back in Charlotte and this time went 9-10 with a 3.85 ERA in 24 games (23 starts). Ogea also completed a league-high six games that season. His 22 combined wins are fourth-best in Knights franchise history.

Charlie Leesman - SPLeesman went 12-10 with a 2.47 ERA for the Knights in 26 starts in 2012. The Ohio native finished second in the IL in ERA and was tied for third in wins with three other pitchers. His 12 wins helped lead the Knights to their first playoff appearance since 2006. He was named as an International League All-Star in 2012 as well. The lefty was back in 2013, pitching in 16 games for the Knights. With 223.1 innings pitched he qualifies for the Knights career ERA record. Leesman’s franchise ERA of 3.02 ranks him

fourth in club history.

Donn Pall - RPPall spent three seasons playing at Knights Stadium and was a solid reliev-er for the club from 1996-98. Pall appeared in 28 games for the Knights in 1996 and saved a team-high 17 games. In all, Pall accumulated 39 saves over the three-year span and ranks second in Knights franchise history in that category. He’s appeared in 126 games for the Knights, which also ranks

second in Knights franchise history.

Edwin Almonte - RPAlmonte is the Knights franchise leader in saves for a season and a career. In 2002, Almonte saved 26 games, which still ranks as the all-time high in a season for a Knights reliever. The following season, he saved 14 games adding to his total. In all, Almonte’s 40-career saves as a Knights reliever is the one more than Donn Pall’s 39. Almonte could have had more saves too, but on July 1, 2003, he was traded to the New York Mets, along with Andrew

Salvo and Royce Ring for Hall-of-Famer Roberto Alomar.

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BB&T BALLPARK INFORMATION

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Groundbreaking: September 14, 2012 Constructed: 2014First Game: April 11, 2014 Ballpark Capacity: 10,200Largest Crowd: 10,539 (July 4, 2014 vs. NOR) Playing Surface: Natural GrassField Measurements: LF - 330’, CF - 400’, RF - 315’. Outfield Fence Height (ft): LF - 10’-13’, LC - 9’, CF - 12’, RC - 12’,RF - 14’.Stadium Offices: Located on W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdEmergencies: Report to any Knights’ employee or Guest Services.Wheelchair Access: Handicap accessibility at all gatesPress Box Phone: (704) 274-8240Lost and Found: Located at Customer Service (near the Main Gate).Rain Check Policy: In the event five innings of one game are not played, except when the home team is in the lead at the end of 4 ½ innings, this ticket may be exchanged for any 2014 regular season Knights home game of equal or lesser value, subject to availability.Foul Balls: Foul balls are souvenirs for fans. The Knights are not liable for any person injured by a batted or thrown ball. Fans visit the ballpark at their own risk.Food and Drink: No food or beverage is allowed to be brought into the ballpark.Smoking: Not Allowed.Restrooms: Located on both basesides and behind homeplate

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Overall:Pitcher:.........................................................................................Dylan Axelrod, KNIGHTS (4/11/2014)Batter:.....................................................................................................Julio Borbon, NOR (4/11/2014)Out recorded:.......................................................................................Jemile Weeks, NOR (4/11/2014)Hit:...........................................................................................................Julio Borbon, NOR (4/11/2014)Single:.......................................................................................Carlos Sanchez, KNIGHTS (4/11/2014)Double:...................................................................................................Julio Borbon, NOR (4/11/2014)Triple:......................................................................................................Julio Borbon, NOR (4/11/2014)Home Run:.....................................................................................................Denis Phipps, (4/11/2014)Strikeout:................................................Caleb Joseph, NOR by Dylan Axelrod, KNIGHTS (4/11/2014)Walk:.........................................................................................................Xavier Paul, NOR (4/11/2014)Run:.........................................................................................................Julio Borbon, NOR (4/11/2014)Run Batted In:......................................................................................Jemile Weeks, NOR (4/11/2014)Stolen Base:...........................................................................................Julio Borbon, NOR (4/11/2014)Caught Stealing:.........................................................................Tyler Saladino, KNIGHTS (4/11/2014)Error:....................................................................................................Jemile Weeks, NOR (4/11/2014)Win:...................................................................................................Preston Guilmet, NOR (4/11/2014)Loss:..........................................................................................Ryan Kussmaul, KNIGHTS (4/11/2014)Save:.....................................................................................................JUAN JAMIE, GWN (4/17/2014)Hold:.......................................................................................................Mark Lamm, GWN (4/16/2014)Wild Pitch:..............................................................................................Nick Additon, NOR (4/13/2014)Hit By Pitch:................................................................................Matt Davidson, KNIGHTS (4/12/2014)

Knights:Pitcher:...........................................................................................................Dylan Axelrod (4/11/2014)Batter:..............................................................................................................Blake Tekotte (4/11/2014)Hit:....................................................................................................................Denis Phipps (4/11/2014)Single:.........................................................................................................Carlos Sanchez (4/11/2014)Double:...........................................................................................................Jared Mitchell (4/11/2014)Triple:..............................................................................................................Josh Phegley (4/16/2014)Home Run:......................................................................................................Denis Phipps (4/11/2014)Walk:..............................................................................................................Tyler Saladino (4/11/2014)Run:................................................................................................................Tyler Saladino (4/11/2014)Run Batted In:................................................................................................Jared Mitchell (4/11/2014)Stolen Base:...................................................................................................Jared Mitchell (4/11/2014)Caught Stealing:...........................................................................................Tyler Saladino (4/11/2014)Error:.............................................................................................................Matt Davidson (4/12/2014)Win:...............................................................................................................Mitchell Boggs (4/12/2014)Loss:............................................................................................................Ryan Kussmaul (4/11/2014)Save:...............................................................................................................David Purcey (4/24/2014)Hold:..................................................................................................................Donnie Veal (4/24/2014)Strikeout (Pitcher):....................................................................................... Dylan Axelrod (4/11/2014)Wild Pitch:......................................................................................................Andre Rienzo (4/14/2014)Hit By Pitch:..................................................................................................Matt Davidson (4/12/2014)

BB&T Ballpark Firsts

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BB&T Ballpark History

OPENING DAY LINEUPS (2014-2015)

4/3/14 @ Norfolk (W, 3-0)1. Jordan Danks CF2. Carlos Sanchez 2B3. Josh Phegley C4. Matt Davidson 3B5. Andy Wilkins 1B6. Dan Black DH7. Blake Tekotte RF8. Tyler Saladino SS9. Jared Mitchell LF

4/9/15 vs. Norfolk (L, 6-3)1. Tyler Saladino SS2. Leury Garcia 2B3. Neftali Soto 1B4. Matt Davidson 3B5. Engel Beltre RF6. Trayce Thompson CF7. Matt Tuiasosopo DH8. Kevan Smith C9. Jared Mitchell LF

First Game at BB&T Ballpark

April 11, 2014

Uptown Charlotte, N.C. - The Knights returned home on Friday. After many years in the making, the Charlotte Knights opened their new kingdom --BB&T Ballpark on Friday, April 11 in front of 10,231 fans.

After a back-and-forth game, the Norfolk Tides scored two runs in the top of the 12th inning, and went on to beat the Charlotte Knights 8-6 in the team’s home opener at BB&T Ballpark in Uptown Charlotte. The game lasted three hours and 57 minutes -- but the celebration last all day.

First pitch of the game was officially thrown by Charlotte starter Dylan Axelrod at 7:41 p.m. Axelrod allowed three runs on four hits over five innings and did not factor in the decision. He walked three and struck-out eight batters.

Offensively, the Knights had nine hits, including home runs from Denis Phipps and Jared Mitchell. The home run by Phipps came in the third inning off Norfolk starter Steve Johnson and it was the first in BB&T Ballpark history. Phipps went 2-for-5 on the evening.

Mitchell had a big day at the plate and in the field. He went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, the home run, two RBIs, and made a spectacular diving catch.

Charlotte reliever Ryan Kussmaul allowed two runs on two hits over one inning and was saddled with the loss. Caleb Joseph had the key hit in the 12th - a two-run double, which gave the Tides the 8-6 lead and ultimately the win.

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Batting Average: Divide the number of hits by the number of at-bats.

Consecutive Game Hitting Streaks: A consecutive game hitting streak keeps going as long as a player keeps hitting. If he makes it through an entire game without a hit, there’s still one chance to keep the streak alive: If he does not get an official at-bat. Simply put, if all the at-bats in a game result in a walk, getting hit by a pitch, reaching on defensive interference or laying down a sacrifice bunt, the streak’s alive. There is a hitch: sacrifice flys do not count.

Consecutive Game Playing Streak: A playing streak shall be extended if the player plays one half inning on defense, or if he completes a time at bat by reaching base or being put out. A pinch running appearance shall not extend the streak. If a player is ejected from a game before he can comply with the requirements of this rule, his streak shall continue.

Day or Night Game: Any game scheduled to start after 6 p.m. is a night game. If a game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and is delayed, it is still considered a day game. Both games of a doubleheader are consid-ered night games when the first game begins after 6 p.m. When day and night games are scheduled on the same day, they are counted as one day game and one night game (not a doubleheader) and separate admis-sions are charged.

Earned Run Average (ERA): Multiply the number of earned runs by nine and divide that total by the number of innings pitched.

Fielding Percentage: Divide the total of putouts and assists by the total of putouts, assists and errors.

Hold Rule: The hold is not an official statistic, but it was created as a way to credit middle relief pitchers for a successful outing. If a reliever comes into a game to protect a lead, gets at least one out and leaves without giving up that lead, he is credited with a hold. You cannot get a save and a hold in the same game.

Magic Number: Add one to the number of games left in the season, then subtract the number of games ahead in the loss column of the closest team.

Major League Rookie Status: A player is a rookie if he has no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the bigs. He is not a rookie if he has spent more than 45 days on a big-league roster during the 25-player limit (get called up in September and you’re safe; service time here excludes stints on the disabled list and in the military), even if he has fewer than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched.

Major League Year: A full year of service in the major leagues consists of 172 days.

On-Base Percentage: Add hits, walks, hit by pitches, then divide by at-bats plus walks, hit by pitches and sacrifice flies.

Qualifications For A Batting Championship: Highest batting average based on a minimum of 389 plate appearances, including official times at bat, bases on balls, hit by pitch, sacrifice hits, sacrifice flies and times awarded first base due to interference or obstruction.

Qualifications For A Fielding Championship: Highest fielding average and (a) catcher must have played in at least 70 games; (b) infielder or outfielder must have played in 94 games; and (c) pitcher must have 100 innings pitched.

Qualifications For a Pitching Championship: Lowest earned run average with a minimum of 115.2 innings pitched.

Quality Start: Defined as a start when a pitcher lasts 6 or more innings and gives up 3 or less earned runs.

Items of Interest

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Saves: A pitcher earns a save by meeting all three of the following criteria: 1) he is the last pitcher in a game won by his club; 2) he is not the winning pitcher; 3) he qualifies under one of the following conditions: a) he enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches at least one inning, or b) he enters the game with the potential tying run either on base, at-bat or on deck, or c) he pitches effectively for at least three innings.

Slugging Percentage: Divide the total bases of all hits by the total times at-bat (at-bats do not include walks, sacrifices, hit by pitches or times awarded first base on interference or obstruction).

Winning Percentage: Divide the number of games won by the total number of games played.

Player Limits: The Knights roster can have 25 active players.

Minor-League Free Agency Rules: Six (6) years after a minor league player’s first season ends with an organization, if the player is not on the major league 40-man roster, he is eligible for minor league free agen-cy. (If a player is on the 40-man roster, this rule does not apply.)

Sometimes referred to as a “six-year minor league free agent,” the name comes from six renewable years on a player’s contract. The rules differ for players who have been released by their first organization before the expiration of the six-year period. When a player signs with a new club, the new club can choose to sign the player for however many years remain before the expiration of their sixth renewable contract.

Minor League Roster Guidelines: In the minors, the rosters are managed in quite a different manner than the standard 25-man rosters in the majors. Minor League teams keep two separate lists of players. The first is the Active List which, like in the NFL, denotes which players are eligible for the current game while the second list, the Reserve List, is the team’s entire roster.

Triple-A and Double-A clubs are allowed to put 25 players on the Active List. The Reserve List limit, however, is always 38 players for Triple-A teams and 37 players for Double-A squads.

At other levels, the Active List limit is 25 players for Single-A teams, 30 for Short-Season teams and 35 for Rookie teams. All levels below Double-A allow clubs a Reserve Limit of 35 players. Below Single-A, only 25 players may actually get into a single game. Players may be loaned to other minor league organizations, but must be returned by September 30 of that season.

As in the majors, there are two Disabled Lists in the Minor Leagues. The normal disabled list only has a sev-en-day minimum as opposed to the 15 days used as the limit for the majors. The 60-day DL, or Emergency Disabled List, works the same as in the majors; the player doesn’t count against any roster limits but cannot be reinstated until either 60 days have passed or the season ends.

Items of Interest (cont.)

BB&T BALLPARK PRE-GAME SCHEDULE

Game Times

Knights’ BP

Visitors’ BP/Infield

Knights’ Infield

7:05 PM

4:05-4:50

4:50-6:00

6:05-6:15

2:05 PM

11:05-11:50

11:50-1:00

1:05-1:15

5:05 PM

2:05-2:50

2:50-4:00

4:05-4:15

12:05 PM

9:05-9:50

9:50-11:00

11:05-11:15

6:05 PM

3:05-3:50

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2016 triple-A All-Star Game

Trayce ThompsonThompson was one of four Charlotte Knights named to the 2015 Triple-A All Star Game.

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2016 triple-A All-Star Game

2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A All-Star Game Presented by Gildan

On February 4, 2015, the Charlotte Knights were awarded the 2016 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game. Today, at a press conference held in the Diamonds Direct Luxury Lounge at BB&T Ballpark, the team announced that Sonic Automotive will be the title sponsor of the mid-summer classic in Uptown Charlotte.

“We are very pleased to welcome Sonic Automotive as the title sponsor of this historic baseball game,” stated Charlotte Knights Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski. “The 2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A All-Star Game will showcase the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and beautiful BB&T Ballpark to a national television audience on the MLB Network. Our partnership with Sonic Automotive makes perfect sense for the Knights as they are a big part of the Charlotte community -- much like the Knights. We know that this will be a great partnership.”

The 2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A Baseball All-Star presented by Gildan will take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at BB&T Ball-park and feature the best players from the International League against the best players from the Pacific Coast League. The logo for the 2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A All-Star Game was also revealed during Wednesday’s press conference, along with details about the team’s new partner, Sonic Automotive. As part of their title sponsorship, Sonic Automotive will receive branding throughout BB&T Ballpark and new All-Star logo will be featured on 1.2 million Pepsi cans throughout North Carolina retailers beginning in March.

“Sonic Automotive is thrilled to partner with the Charlotte Knights and BB&T Ballpark for the 2016 season and the Triple-A All Star game,” stated Rachel Richards, VP, Chief Marketing Officer of Sonic Automotive, Inc. “Our decision to partner with the Charlotte Knights was driven by our similar values. Like the Charlotte Knights, Sonic Automotive, strives to create a differentiated and great customer experience at our dealerships for our guests. In addition, the role our dealerships play in our communities is greater than just selling cars - we dedicate ourselves to support and strengthen the communities that we do business in.”

Along with details regarding the 2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A All-Star Game presented by Gildan, the Knights also announced revealed notable items for other key events during All-Star week (July 11 to July 13). The 2016 Triple-A Baseball Home Run Derby will take place on Monday, July 11 and it will feature recognizable celebrities from in and around the Charlotte area. Eight of the celebri-ties on hand will act as a captain for each of the Triple-A Baseball sluggers in the Home Run Derby. There will also be an autograph session with numerous celebrities beginning when gates open at 6:00 p.m. on July 11. A full list of celebrities and other details will be announced at a later date.

The 2016 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Workout Day will take place on Tuesday, July 12 with gates opening at 12 noon. Admission for fans will be free and each of the team’s All-Stars will sign autographs. The 2016 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, July 13 at the Charlotte Convention Center and will feature all of the Triple-A Baseball All-Stars and coaching staffs. The key event of the All-Star Luncheon will be the revival of the Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame, as the Knights will induct members begin-ning with that afternoon. Additional members will be inducted at BB&T Ballpark later in 2016.

The 2016 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Workout Day will take place on Tuesday, July 12 with gates opening at 12 noon. Admission for fans will be free and each of the team’s All-Stars will sign autographs. The 2016 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Luncheon will take place on Wednes-day, July 13 at the Charlotte Convention Center and will feature all of the Triple-A Baseball All-Stars and coach-ing staffs. The key event of the All-Star Luncheon will be the revival of the Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame, as the Knights will induct members beginning with that afternoon. Additional members will be inducted at BB&T Ballpark later in 2016.

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All-Star Season Will Feature Epic Three-Day Event Including Establishment of Charlotte Baseball Roundtable of Honor

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2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A All-Star Game Presented by GildanContinued from pg. 150 -- “We are reviving the Charlotte Baseball Hall of Fame,” stated Rajkowski. “From 1982 to 1985, inductees were announced and recognized. With 2016 being the 45th anniversary of the last championship for the Charlotte Hornets (baseball) and the 40th anniversary of the first Charlotte O’s team (1976), we thought this was a great time to recognize the history of baseball in Charlotte. It will be known as the “Charlotte Baseball Roundtable of Honor” and a committee will be formed and inductees will be announced in the coming weeks. It’s an exciting time to be a baseball fan in Charlotte.”

The three-day All-Star event will culminate at 7:00 p.m. with the 2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game presented by Gildan live from BB&T Ballpark. The game will be shown nationally on the MLB Network. A full list of events during All-Star week are as follows:

2016 Triple-A Baseball Events at BB&T Ballpark

Monday, July 11Home Run Derby, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 12 All-Star Workout at BB&T Ballpark, 12:00 p.m.All-Star Gala - NASCAR Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 13All-Star Luncheon, Charlotte Convention Center, 12:00 p.m.2016 Sonic Automotive Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game, presented by Gildan, 7:00 p.m.

Announced on 2/17/2016

2016 triple-A All-Star Game

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2016 Harris Teeter & Tide+ Triple-A Home Run Derby

With the 2016 All-Star Season at BB&T Ballpark on the horizon, the Charlotte Knights will partner with Harris Teeter and Tide+ as title sponsors for the 2016 All-Star Home Run Derby. The team is also pleased to welcome Clariant as the presenting sponsor of the Home Run Derby.

Slated for Monday, July 11th, the event known as the Harris Teeter and Tide+ Triple-A Baseball Home Run Derby presented by Clariant, will pack fans from in and around the Charlotte area into BB&T Ballpark. Last month, the Knights an-nounced Sonic Automotive as the title sponsor of the 2016 Sonic Automotive Tri-ple-A Baseball All-Star Game presented by Gildan. The three-day All-Star event will take place at BB&T Ballpark from July 11th to July 13th in Uptown Charlotte.

“We are very pleased to welcome Harris Teeter and Tide+ as the title sponsors of the 2016 All-Star Home Run Derby and Clariant as our presenting sponsor,” stated Charlotte Knights Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski. “We’re looking forward to showcasing our partnership with these great partners during what will be a historic All-Star Season at BB&T Ballpark in 2016.”

“Clariant is excited to be a partner of the Charlotte Knights and the 2016 Triple-A Home Run Derby,” stated Ken Golder, Clariant President and CEO. “The Home Run Derby, along with our partnership on ‘Science Education Night’ at BB&T Ball-park, are part of our corporate citizenship focus to contribute to making Charlotte a better place to live and work.”

Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11th and fans will have a chance to see the top three home run hitters from the International League along with the top three sluggers from the Pacific Coast League facing off for ultimate Triple-A Baseball supremacy. One of the prizes the Home Run Derby winner will receive will be the annual Triple-A Baseball Home Run Derby championship belt.

The entire event will kick off with members of the Amateur Softball Association’s Long Haul Bombers in a Home Run Derby of epic proportions. Each of the par-ticipants will compete to slug softballs out of BB&T Ballpark for a chance to be crowned the 2016 ASA Softball Home Run Derby winner at BB&T Ballpark.

In addition, the Knights are sprucing up the entire event by inviting local area high schools from seven nearby counties to submit a player of their choice to partici-pate in a preliminary Home Run Derby at BB&T Ballpark in May. The field of high school participants will eventually be whittled down to two area sluggers earning a spot to participate in the event on July 11th with the six Triple-A mashers.

As part of the derby, all eight participants will be represented by a celebrity captain, who will receive a $1,000 donation to their charity for participating. The winning team’s captain will receive an additional $1,000 for their charity. A list of celebrities will be announced at a later date.

Also, as part of the event -- and to tie in local kids ages 8 through 12 -- Harris Teeter will launch an exciting sweepstakes beginning on May 13th to find local area kids to “shag” outfield balls hit during Monday’s derby. More details will be available at CharlotteKnights.com.

Announced on 3/16/2016

Knights Also Announce High School Preliminary Home Run Derby & ASA Softball Home Run Derby

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Individual Batting RecordsAt-BatsMost At-Bats, Career – 11, Joe Thurston, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008Most At-Bats, Game – 5, set 18 times(Eric Yelding, 1988; Junior Noboa, 1989; Juan Gonzalez, Luis Sojo, 1990; Howard Battle, Luis A. Lopez, 1995; Hanley Frias,1997; Russell Branyan, 1999; Jose Ortiz, 2000; Tagg Bozied, Lou Collier, Anton French, 2003; Eric Patterson, 2007; Mike Hessman, Chris Carter, 2008; Eric Young, Drew Stubbs, 2009; Jason Pridie, 2015)

Runs Scored HitsMost Runs, Career – 5, Luis A. Lopez, 1994, 1995 Most Hits, Career – 6, Luis A. Lopez, 1994, 1995Most Runs, Game – 4, Ryan Klesko, 1993 Most Hits, Game – 4, set 2 times (Luis Sojo, 1990; Ryan Klesko, 1993)

Home RunsMost Home Runs, Career – 2, held by 2 players (Ryan Klesko, 1993; Adam Dunn, 2001)Most Home Runs, Game – 2, set 2 times (Ryan Klesko, 1993; Adam Dunn, 2001)

Runs Batted InMost RBI, Career – 6, Luis A. Lopez, 1994, 1995Most RBI, Game – 4, set 4 times (Luis A. Lopez, 1995; Daryle Ward, 1999; Gerald Laird, 2005; Esteban German, 2009)

Stolen BasesMost Stolen Bases, Career – 2, held by 3 players (Tike Redman, 2001; Brian Bixler, 2007; Ezequiel Carrera, 2014)Most Stolen Bases, Game – 2, set 3 times (Tike Redman, 2001; Brian Bixler, 2007; Ezequiel Carrera, 2014)

GamesMost Games, Career – 4, Todd Williams, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000

VictoriesMost Victories, Career – 1, held by 28 players

LossesMost Losses, Career – 1, held by 28 players

SavesMost Saves, Career – 2, Jonathan Albaladejo, 2010, 2012

Runs AllowedMost Runs Allowed, Career – 7, Rick Reed, 1991, 1993Most Runs Allowed, Game – 6, Blaine Neal, 2008

Hits AllowedMost Hits Allowed, Career – 9, Rick Reed, 1991, 1993Most Hits Allowed, Game – 7, John O’Donoghue, 1993

WalksMost Walks Allowed, Career – 4, Ben Hendrickson, 2004, 2006Most Walks Allowed, Game – 3, set 2 times (Jeff Darwin, 1998; Ben Hendrickson, 2004)

StrikeoutsMost Strikeouts, Career – 7, Johnny Ruffin, 2000, 2001Most Strikeouts, Game – 5, set 2 times (Brandon Duckworth, 2001; Johnny Ruffin, 2001)

Individual Pitching Records

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Triple-A All-Star Game Alumni

1988 – 4 players (Sandy Alomar, Joey Cora, Steve Finley, Gregg Jefferies

1989 – 6 players (Sandy Alomar, Jay Bell, Joey Cora, Lance Johnson, Ramon Martinez, Greg Vaughn)

1990 – 4 players (Darrin Fletcher, Juan Gonzalez, Ken Hill, Jose Offerman)

1991 – 6 players (Scott Cooper, Todd Hundley, Kenny Lofton, Tino Martinez, Denny Neagle, Rick Reed)

1992 – 10 players (Bret Boone, Jeff Conine, Damion Easley, Carlos Garcia, Pedro Martinez, Mike Piazza, Henry Rodriguez, Ed Sprague, Bob Wickman, Bernie Williams)

1993 – 5 players (Chipper Jones, Ryan Klesko, Javier Lopez, Rick Reed, Jim Thome)

1994 – 4 players (Garrett Anderson, Ron Coomer, Ray Durham, Carl Everett)

1995 – 5 players (Jeromy Burnitz, Ron Coomer, Jason Isringhausen, Derek Jeter, Mark Loretta)

1996 – 3 players (Brian Giles, Jose Rosado, Dmitri Young)

Triple-A All-Star Game Alumni Selected to Major League All-Star Game (by participation year)

1997 – 5 players (Aaron Boone, Todd Helton, Paul Konerko, Magglio Ordonez, Richie Sexson)

1998 – 4 players (Ron Belliard, Alex Gonzalez, Paul Lo Duca, Mike Lowell)

1999 – 0 players

2000 – 1 player (Alfonso Soriano)

2001 – 2 players (Joe Crede, Adam Dunn)

2002 – 5 players (Hank Blalock, Carl Crawford, Michael Cuddyer, Orlando Hudson, Marco Scutaro)

2003 – 4 players (Bronson Arroyo, Justin Duchscherer, Johnny Estrada, Chase Utley)

2004 – 6 players (Jesse Crain, Dan Haren, Corey Hart, Justin Morneau, Jhonny Peralta, George Sherrill)

2005 – 4 players (Edwin Encarnacion, Corey Hart, Ian Kinsler, Nate McLouth)

2006 – 6 players (Nelson Cruz, Adam Jones, Howard Kendrick, Ryan Ludwick, Joe Saunders, Geovany Soto)

2007 – 3 players (Adam Jones, Brandon Moss, Joey Votto)

2008 – 2 players (Nelson Cruz, Andrew McCutchen)

2009 – 2 player (Alcides Escobar, Bryan LaHair)

2009 – 2 player (Alcides Escobar, Bryan LaHair)

2010 – 3 players (Josh Donaldson, Alex Gordon, Mark Trumbo)

2011 – 3 players (Jason Kipnis, Bryan LaHair, Devin Mesoraco)

2012 – 1 player (Matt Harvey)

2013 – 1 player (Michael Wacha)

2014 – 1 player (Joc Pederson)

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MEDIA INFORMATION

Tyler SaladinoWhite Sox infielder Tyler Saladino stole 25 bases in only 52 games for the Knights in 2015.

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CREDENTIALING INFORMATIONContact Information: You may contact either the Knights Director of PR/Media Relations Tommy Viola by phone at (704) 274-8203 or by email at [email protected], or Knights Media Relations Assistant Alec Scercy by email at [email protected], anytime during the season. Media Credentials: 2015 Knights media credentials will be issued only to accredited media members. Season Credentials: Will only be issued to legitimate news gathering organizations that cover the Charlotte Knights on a daily basis. To apply for season media credentials, please return completed ‘Media Credential Application’ form and Minor League Baseball’s ‘Terms and Conditions of Credentials for Minor League Baseball Events’ form. Daily Credentials: Will be issued to those individuals or organizations who do not qualify for season credentials. Daily credentials will also be issued to radio and TV sta-tions when the need arises for extra pre/post-game personnel and to newspaper reporters providing extra coverage. Once a daily credentials request is approved and on file, the Knights require at least 24-hour notice for all daily credential requests. Credential requests can be sent via email ([email protected] or [email protected]) or by fax to (704) 274-8330. Media Credential Pickup: Upon approval of credential request, media members may pick up daily credentials at the BB&T Ballpark Ticket Office Will Call window during normal business hours. The first day to pick up credentials will be on Monday, April 6. In-Season Interviews: The Knights Media Office will assist accredited members of the media in setting up interviews. The best time for game-day interviews with players and/or coaches is prior to team stretch or right after batting practice. BP times can vary daily and it’s best to email or call in advance. Once team stretch begins (about an hour before BP) interviews are typically prohibited until after BP. Please keep in mind that several players go through extra development drills and instruction prior to team stretch and not all players will always be available. Media Access: Under Major League Baseball regulations and in accordance with the Charlotte Knights policy, media access is available 3 1/2 hours before game time and concludes 45-minutes before game time (ex.: 7:05 start; media access begins at 3:35-6:20), and will resume 15 minutes after each game. Media members interested in one-on-one interviews and access to players before batting practice are asked to notify Tommy Viola or Alec Scercy. Note: There will be no media access granted inside the clubhouse before a game unless scheduled with Tommy Viola. No media access will be granted between games of a doubleheader. The clubhouse area will open for media members 15 minutes after the final out of each game. Charlotte Knights Press Box: The Knights press box is open to all accredited media for game notes, stats, lineups, and other information. Press box seating is for working media members only and is based on availability. The press box at BB&T Ballpark is a working environment and media members should respect each other’s work space. Field Access: Appropriately credentialed media are permitted access to the field and dugout areas, but are not permitted to cross the foul lines, particularly when the team is taking batting practice. Media members must leave the field and dugout areas no later than one hour prior to game time. Photographer Rules: Photographers are not permitted in the actual dugout or on the field once the game begins. Photographers are permitted to shoot in camera areas adjacent to home and visiting dugouts. Use of Photography/Video: Media outlets needing use of Knights photography or Knights video may contact Tommy Viola. Accredited media members may use Knights photographs for non-endorsement projects only.

Knights on the Web: The official website of the Knights is (www.charlotteknights.com), and is updated daily with game news, statistics, notes, and more.

Knights on Social Media: The Charlotte Knights official Twitter handle is @KnightsBaseball. The team can also be found on Facebook (KnightsFacebook.com) and Instagram (Instagram.com/KnightsBaseball). Autograph Policy: Under no circumstances are credentialed media members permitted to seek autographs on the field of play or in either clubhouse.

MEDIA INFORMATION

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PRINT

Charlotte Observer600 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202Contact: Mike Persinger, Harry Pickett (704) 358-5132; [email protected]

Fort Mill Times 124 Main Street Fort Mill, SC 29715Contact: Mac Banks (803) 547-2353; [email protected]

Rock Hill Herald132 W. Main Street Rock Hill, SC 29731Contact: Paul Osmundson, Don Worthington(803) 329-4000

The Business Journal120 W. Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Contact: Erik Spanberg(704) 973-1116

RADIO

ESPN 730-AM801 E. Morehead SteetCharlotte, NC 28202Bobby Rosinski, Chris Allison(704) 332-0173

WRHI142 N. Confederate AvenueRock Hill, SC 29730Contact: Manning Kimmel(803) 324-1340

WBT-AM 1110One Julian Price Place Charlotte, NC 28208 Contact: Jim Szoke(704) 374-3833

TV

WJZY (FOX)3501 Performance Rd.Charlotte, NC 28214Contact: Anthony Flores, Logan Sherrill, Josh Sims(704) 3398-0046

WBTV-TV (CBS)One Julian Price Place Charlotte, NC 28208Contact: Delano Little, Nate Wimberly, Ashley Stroehlein, Sarah Pisciuneri(704) 374-3500

WCCB-TV (CW)One Television Place Charlotte, NC 28205Contact: Kelli Bartik, Brandon Davidow, Jeff Zell(704) 632-7554

WCNC-TV (NBC)1001 Woodbridge Center Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217Contact: Russ Owens, Kelsey Riggs(704) 329-3666

WSOC-TV (ABC) 1901 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28234Contact: Phil Orban, Lawrence Gilligan (704) 335-4746

TIME WARNER CABLE NEWS316 East Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28202Contact: Mike Solarte, Jason Brown (704) 973-5800

CN2 NEWS135 S Elizabeth LnRock Hill, SC Contact: Damaris Bruce(803) 326-2777

MEDIA OUTLET INFORMATION

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MIKE PACHECO - RADIO ANNOUNCERMike Pacheco enters his 11th season as analyst/play by play announcer alongside the voice of the Charlotte Knights, Matt Swierad. In the offseason, the seasoned broadcaster handles sidelines and offers commentary for Winthrop University’s men’s basketball television broadcasts while performing play by play on the women’s basketball television broadcasts. Additionally, he provides play by play for all women’s road broadcasts and color for the men’s road games on the Winthrop Sports Network.

Pacheco is also co-host and producer for the Carolina Panthers post-game show on the Panthers Radio Network and WBT-AM in Charlotte. The past three years, he has emceed the popular TPG Sports Group Sports Career Conference. From 2005-2012, he was studio host on the Boston College football and basketball network broadcasts for IMG College. The 25-year broadcast veteran came to the Knights after four seasons as director of broadcasting and play by play announcer for the Kannapolis Intimidators.

Prior to his stint with Kannapolis, Pacheco worked as executive producer and later director of marketing for Sports Radio 610 WFNZ in Charlotte. Pacheco spent two years at ABC News Radio where he assisted in day-to-day news coverage and major events including the Flight 800 crash and the 1996 Presidential Election. While at ABC, he also served as program/operations manager for “The Fabulous

Sports Babe Show”.

In 1995, Pacheco produced Red Sox Radio Network broadcast for American Radio Systems. While with ARS, he produced for the company’s other sports proper-ties including Boston College football and basketball.

MATT SWIERAD - VOICE OF THE CHARLOTTE KNIGHTSReturning for his 19th season as the “Voice of the Charlotte Knights” is Matt Swierad. A veteran of over 3,000 professional baseball broadcasts, Swierad began calling games for the Knights in 1998. He is the longest running broadcaster in team history and enters 2016 having called over 2,500 Knights games.

Prior to joining the Knights for the 1998 season, Swierad spent seven years in the Class-A South Atlantic League with the Hickory Crawdads (1994-97), Hagerstown Suns (1993) and Gastonia Rangers (1991-92). In addition to his work with the Knights, Swierad serves as the radio play-by-play Voice of Charlotte 49ers Basketball (Atlantic-10 Conference) and Football and hosts the Basketball and Football Radio Coaches Shows. He has also handled television play-by-play duties for UNC Charlotte, UT Chattanooga, Jackson-ville University, University of South Florida, the Southern Conference, the Sun Belt Conference, C-USA, the Big South Conference, SportsChannel Florida, Fox Sports Net and ESPN Regional Television.

During the 2005 season Swierad reached the major leagues for the first time, being selected from over 150 applicants nationally to broadcast for the San Diego Padres. He sat-in for the legendary Friars broadcaster Jerry Coleman the last weekend in July while

Coleman was inducted into the broadcasting wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

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MEDIA INFORMATION

Charlotte Knights baseball will once again return to the airwaves in 2016 as all 144 games of the Charlotte Knights All-Star Season will once again be heard on ESPN Radio 730 AM. Back for his 19th season behind the microphone will be the “Voice of the Charlotte Knights” Matt Swierad, who can be heard on all 144 broadcasts. Mike Pacheco returns for his 11th season to join Swierad in the booth for all home broadcasts. As part of the partnership, fans can also listen online at espn730.com and charlotteknights.com.

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