TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS South Atlantic League Directory...3 South Atlantic League Map...4 South Atlantic League Mileage Chart...5 South Atlantic League President Eric Krupa...6 South Atlantic League Board of Directors South Atlantic League All-Star Team South Atlantic League Batters & Pitchers of the Week South Atlantic League Award Winners...9 South Atlantic League Clubs Asheville Tourists Augusta GreenJackets Charleston RiverDogs Columbia Fireflies Delmarva Shorebirds Greensboro Grasshoppers Greenville Drive Hagerstown Suns Hickory Crawdads Kannapolis Intimidators Lakewood BlueClaws Lexington Legends Rome Braves West Virginia Power Major League Baseball Affiliate Directory Baseball Chapel South Atlantic League Playoffs...69 Regulation & Suspended Game Charts-Teams scheduled to play again Regulation & Suspended Game Charts-Last time the teams will meet South Atlantic League Records Yearly Pennant Winners...76 South Atlantic League Champions Individual Batting Records Club Batting Records Individual Pitching Records Club Pitching Records...83 Club Miscellaneous Records Individual Fielding Records Club Fielding Records Batting Champions...88 Home Run Kings...88 RBI Leaders Club Season Records-Batting...90 Club Season Records-Home Runs...91 Club Season Records-RBI...92 Won-Lost Percentage Leaders...93 Earned Run Average Leaders Strikeout Leaders...95 Club Records-Won-Lost Percentage Club Records-Earned Run Average...97 Club Records-Strikeouts Game Winners No Hit Games South Atlantic League All-Star Games John Purdin's Perfect Performance Clay Hensley: Perfectly Calm South Atlantic League Attendance South Atlantic League Regular Season Attendance Records South Atlantic League Season Attendance South Atlantic League Umpire Staff South Atlantic League Hall of Fame South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 1

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3 THE SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUBS, INC th Street North Suite #141 Clearwater, FL Telephone: (727) Fax: (727) Website: President... Eric Krupa First Vice President... James W. (Chip) Moore Second Vice President... Craig Brown SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE NORTHERN DIVISION SOUTHERN DIVISION DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS (MD) ASHEVILLE TOURISTS (NC) GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS (NC) AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS (GA) HAGERSTOWN SUNS (MD) CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS (SC) HICKORY CRAWDADS (NC) COLUMBIA FIREFLIES (SC) KANNAPOLIS INTIMIDATORS (NC) GREENVILLE DRIVE (SC) LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS (NJ) LEXINGTON LEGENDS (KY) WEST VIRGINIA POWER (WV) ROME BRAVES (GA) LEAGUE STATISTICIAN Major League Baseball Advanced Media 75 Ninth Avenue New York, NY (212) OFFICIAL SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE BASEBALL RAWLINGS ROM 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 3

4 2017 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE TEAM MAP South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

5 TEAM (CITY,STATE) STADIUM (CAPACITY) MLB AFFILIATE Asheville Tourists (Asheville, NC) McCormick Field (4,000) Colorado Rockies Augusta GreenJackets (Augusta, GA) Lake Olmstead Stadium (4,822) San Francisco Giants Charleston RiverDogs (Charleston, SC) Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park (5,549) New York Yankees Columbia Fireflies (Columbia, SC) Spirit Communications Park (7,501) New York Mets Delmarva Shorebirds (Salisbury, MD) Arthur W. Perdue Stadium (6,500) Baltimore Orioles Greensboro Grasshoppers (Greensboro, NC) First National Bank Field (7,599) Miami Marlins Greenville Drive (Greenville, SC) Fluor Field at the West End (5,500) Boston Red Sox Hagerstown Suns (Hagerstown, MD) Municipal Stadium (4,600) Washington Nationals Hickory Crawdads (Hickory, NC) L.P. Frans Stadium (4,262) Texas Rangers Kannapolis Intimidators (Kannapolis, NC) Intimidators Stadium (4,700) Chicago White Sox Lakewood BlueClaws (Lakewood, NJ) FirstEnergy Park (6,588) Philadelphia Phillies Lexington Legends (Lexington, KY) Whitaker Bank Ballpark (6,033) Kansas City Royals Rome Braves (Rome, GA) State Mutual Stadium (5,105) Atlanta Braves West Virginia Power (Charleston, WV) Appalachian Power Park (4,500) Pittsburgh Pirates SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE MILEAGE CHART Asheville Augusta Charleston Columbia Delmarva Greensboro Greenville Hagerstown Hickory Kannapolis Lakewood Lexington Rome West Virginia Asheville Tourists Augusta GreenJackets Charleston RiverDogs Columbia Fireflies Delmarva Shorebirds (Salisbury, MD) Greensboro Grasshoppers Greenville Drive Hagerstown Suns Hickory Crawdads Kannapolis Intimidators Lakewood BlueClaws Lexington Legends Rome Braves West Virginia Power (Charleston, WV) miles h:mm 3:14 4:04 2:29 8:57 2:45 1:17 7:05 1:19 2:23 10:41 4:33 4:03 4: :14 2:53 1:12 9:25 3:55 2:19 8:43 3:18 2:56 11:36 7:31 3:34 6: :04 2:53 1:48 9:50 4:28 3:15 8:57 3:56 3:34 11:17 8:21 6:22 7: :29 1:12 1:48 8:20 2:49 1:38 7:37 2:12 1:51 10:30 6:44 4:28 5: :57 9:25 9:50 8:20 6:22 9:14 3:11 7:50 7:17 3:29 10:09 12:15 7: :45 3:55 4:28 2:49 6:22 3:01 5:20 1:38 1:04 8:16 6:37 6:08 3: :17 2:19 3:15 1:38 9:14 3:01 7:48 1:54 2:03 10:51 5:29 3:17 5: :05 8:43 8:57 7:37 3:11 5:20 7:48 6:10 6:20 4:05 7:15 9:51 4: :19 3:18 3:56 2:12 7:50 1:38 1:54 6:10 1:16 9:35 5:42 5:00 4: :23 2:56 3:34 1:51 7:17 1:04 2:03 6:20 1:16 8:54 6:46 5:09 4: :41 11:36 11:17 10:30 3:29 8:16 10:51 4:05 9:35 8:54 10:50 13:15 8: :33 7:31 8:21 6:44 10:09 6:37 5:29 7:15 5:42 6:46 10:50 5:18 2: :03 3:34 6:22 4:28 12:15 6:08 3:17 9:51 5:00 5:09 13:15 5:18 7: :47 6:39 7:17 5:34 7:32 3:59 5:45 4:39 4:08 4:17 8:14 2:41 7: South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 5

6 Eric Krupa South Atlantic League President The 2017 season marks Eric Krupa's tenth with the South Atlantic League. Mr. Krupa came to the South Atlantic League after spending 10 years as the Director of Business & Finance for the headquarter offices of Minor League Baseball. Krupa was responsible for the finance and accounting activities of the headquarter office as well as coordinating the annual financial reporting by all clubs. He also was the administrator of the Professional Baseball Umpire Corp., the company that recruits, trains and evaluates the 230 umpires throughout Minor League Baseball. Eric was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and grew up as an Army brat. His parents finally settled in Wyomissing, PA. Mr. Krupa received a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics from Lafayette College (Easton, PA) in He began his career in Minor League Baseball as an intern and Visiting Clubhouse Manager for the Reading Phillies (now known as the Fightin Phils) during the 1995 season. He left the club to return to school and earned a Master's of Sports Administration and Facility Management from Ohio University (Athens, Ohio) in After graduate school, Mr. Krupa worked as an intern for Walt Disney World Sports, assisting with the opening of its "Disney's Wide World of Sports" complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. He left Disney at the end of 1996 for the position at the Minor League Baseball offices in St. Petersburg, Florida. Eric and his wife, Melissa, have one daughter and currently reside in Safety Harbor, Florida South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

7 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chip Moore First Vice President Rome Craig Brown Second Vice President Greenville Brian DeWine Asheville Jeff Eiseman Augusta Marvin Goldklang Charleston Tom Volpe Delmarva Cooper Brantley Greensboro Bruce Quinn Hagerstown Don Beaver Hickory Reese Smith Kannapolis Joe Finley Lakewood Andy Shea Lexington Jason Freier Savannah Tim Wilcox West Virginia 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 7

8 2016 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAM Most Outstanding Pitcher Mitch Keller West Virginia Most Outstanding MLB Prospect Brendan Rodgers Asheville Most Valuable Player Brian Mundell Asheville Manager Patrick Anderson Hagerstown Coach Justin Pope Charleston RH Pitcher Mitch Keller West Virginia LH Pitcher Brian Gonzalez Delmarva Relief Pitcher CJ Robinson Greensboro Catcher Yermin Mercedes Delmarva First Baseman Brian Mundell Asheville Second Baseman Josh Tobias Lakewood Shortstop Brendan Rodgers Asheville Third Baseman Kelvin Gutierrez Hagerstown Utility Infielder Ian Sagdal Hagerstown Outfielder Yonathan Daza Asheville Outfielder Tate Matheny Greenville Outfielder Jose Pujols Lakewood Utility Outfielder Luis Alexander Basabe Greenville Designated Hitter Chris Gittens Charleston South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

9 2016 SAL BATTERS & PITCHERS OF THE WEEK WEEK BATTER OF THE WEEK PITCHER OF THE WEEK April 7-17 Andy Ibanez (Hickory) Mitch Keller (West Virginia) April Yermin Mercedes (Delmarva) Tanner Banks (Kannapolis) April 25-May 1 Brian Mundell (Asheville) Pedro Payano (Hickory) May 2-8 Matt Winn (Augusta) Michael Santos (Augusta) May 9-15 Mitchell Gunsolus (Greenville) Jose Taveras (Lakewood) May Josh Fuentes (Asheville) Nestor Cortes (Charleston) May Sam Hilliard (Asheville) Jose Almonte (Greenville) May 30-June 5 Jeff Hendrix (Charleston) P.J. Conlon (Columbia) June 6-12 Ryan Mountcastle (Delmarva) Christian Morris (Charleston) June Yermin Mercedes (Delmarva) Luke Leftwich (Lakewood) June Miguel Gomez (Augusta) Chris Paddack (Greensboro) June 27-July 3 Mitchell Tolman (West Virginia) Cristian Alvarado (Delmarva) July 4-10 Eduard Pinto (Hickory) Ofelky Peralta (Delmarva) July Luis Alexander Basabe (Greenville) Jake McCasland (Augusta) July Isael Soto (Greensboro) Logan Boyd (Greenville) July Antonio Rodriguez (Kannapolis) Luis Cedeno (Charleston) August 1-7 Randolph Gassaway (Delmarva) Michael Connolly (Augusta) August 8-14 Jose Pujols (Lakewood) Nabil Crismatt (Columbia) August Brendan Rodgers (Asheville) A.J. Puckett (Lexington) August Bryan Reynolds (Augusta) Taylor Guilbeau (Hagerstown) August 29-Sept 5 Cedric Mullins (Delmarva) Alberto Tirado (Lakewood) 2016 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS Club Merit Award Community Service Award Excellence in Marketing Award SAL Patriot Award General Manager of the Year Female Executive of the Year Sales Executive of the Year Media Relations Director of the Year Sports Turf Manager of the Year Best Playing Field Award Athletic Trainer of the Year Award Bat Person of the Year Award Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Lexington Legends Greensboro Grasshoppers Greenville Drive Charleston RiverDogs Gary Durbin (Lexington Legends) Anne Mapson (Lexington Legends) Todd Olson (Greensboro Grasshoppers) Greg Giombarrese (Lakewood BlueClaws) Greg Burgess (Greenville Drive) Fluor Field at the West End (Greenville Drive) Dustin Vissering (Hickory Crawdads) Brandon Groomes (Hagerstown Suns) Tom Romano (Lakewood BlueClaws) Brian Masotta (Lakewood BlueClaws) 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 9

10 ASHEVILLE TOURISTS McCormick Field 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC Telephone: (828) Facsimile: (828) Press Box: (828) Website: BRIAN DEWINE President LARRY HAWKINS General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY President... Brian DeWine General Manager...Larry Hawkins Senior Sales Executive... Chris Smith Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations... Doug Maurer Creative Marketing Manager... Sam Fischer Sponsorship Services Manager... Zac Clark Box Office Manager.... Megan Lachey Business Manager... Ryan Straney Group Sales Representative...Hannah Martin Group Sales Representative... Keith Myers Group Sales Representative... Kyle Harward Director of Stadium Operations... Eliot Williams Director of Food and Beverage... Tyler Holt Head Groundskeeper.... Matt Dierdorff FIELD MANAGER WARREN SCHAEFFER Warren Schaeffer is in his third season as manager of the Asheville Tourists. Entering 2017, Schaeffer ranks 14th in Tourists history on the all-time managerial wins list with 138 victories. A native of Vandergrift, PA, Schaeffer spent two seasons as the hitting coach at Tri-City in the Northwest League prior to being named manager of the Tourists to begin the 2015 campaign. Drafted in the 38th round by the Colorado Rockies in 2007 out of Virginia Tech, Schaeffer spent six seasons ( ) as an infielder in the minor leagues. The 32-year-old skipper was a member of the Tourists during the 2008 campaign, and is the third consecutive manager for Asheville who has also played for the team, following Fred Ocasio and Joe Mikulik. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Athletic Trainer S&C Coach Ryan Kibler Norberto Martín Casey Papas TBD South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

11 ASHEVILLE TOURISTS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT HAG HAG HAG GVL GVL GVL KAN KAN LWD LWD LWD HAG WV WV WV GVL GVL GVL KAN KAN WV WV WV HAG LWD CSC CSC CSC ROM ROM GVL KAN KAN KAN CSC CSC CSC HAG HAG HAG GVL GVL GVL ROM ROM LEX LEX LEX AUG AUG CSC COL COL COL GBO GBO GBO GVL ROM ROM ROM HIC HIC HIC AUG ROM ROM ROM GBO HIC LEX LEX LEX ROM GVL GVL GVL GVL GBO JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT GBO GVL GVL ROM ROM ROM GVL GVL GBO GBO CSC CSC CSC AUG AUG ROM LEX LEX LEX AUG AUG AUG GVL GVL AUG AUG HIC HIC HIC AUG AUG ROM ROM ROM LEX LEX Home Road AUG AUG HIC HIC HIC GBO LEX LEX AUG AUG AUG LEX LEX GBO GBO GBO ROM ROM ROM LEX COL COL COL ROM GVL Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday Friday 7:05 PM Saturdays 6:05 PM Sundays 2:05 PM Double Headers (Mon-Sat) 5:35 PM Double Headers (Sunday) 2:05 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES May 16, 2017 (Tues) 11:05 AM May 24, 2017 (Wed) 11:05 AM May 29, 2017 (Mon) 4:05 PM September 3, 2017 (Sun) 7:05 PM September 4, 2017(Mon) 2:05 PM MCCORMICK FIELD GROUND RULES 1) Left Field: Any ball landing beyond the chain link fence, running from the brick to the left field wall, is considered out of play. 2) Right Field: Any ball landing beyond the chain link fence, running from brick wall to the right field wall, is considered out of play. 3) The entire right field fence and scoreboard is in play. All signs attached to the outfield fence are in play. 4) All signage behind the left field fence, and the light poles, are out of play and if hit, is considered a home run. 5) The infield tarp is considered out of play. 6) If a ball enters the bullpen bench areas, it is considered a dead ball. 7) Any ball hitting off the scoreboard is considered in play. 8) Any ball hitting the guidelines supporting backstop netting is considered a dead ball. DIRECTIONS TO MCCORMICK FIELD I-240 to Charlotte Street Exit 5-B, proceed south one mile on Charlotte Street, turn left on McCormick Place South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 11

12 2016 Asheville Tourists W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Burcham, Scott Daza, Yonathan Fuentes, Josh George, Max * Herrera, Carlos * Hilliard, Sam Jones, Mylz * Keck, Chris Marte, Hamlet McClure, Terry Mundell, Brian * Piron, Jonathan Rabago, Chris Rodgers, Brendan * Toole, Eric Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO * Bowden, Ben Burke, Devin * Craig, Dylan Franco, Kelvin French, Parker Guillen, Alexander Hill, David Johnson, Drasen Jones, Hayden Justo, Salvador Kenilvort, Alec Killian, Trey * Koger, Daniel Lambert, Peter Lawrence, Justin McCormick, Ryan Palacios, Javier Pena, Juan Quintin, Cristian Sawyer, Logan Thoele, Sam Tinoco, Jesus * Wynkoop, Jack Team Total , KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

13 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Asheville Citizen-Times.... Andrew Pearson.... (828) Hendersonville Times-News... Dean Hensley... (800) RADIO WISE (1310 AM).... Bill McClement... (828) WMXF (105.1 FM)... Rick Rice... (828) WHKP (1450 AM).... Richard Rhodes... (828) TELEVISION WLOS-TV (ABC)... Stan Pamfilis.... (828) WYFF-TV (NBC).... Geoff Hart.... (800) WSPA-TV (CBS)... Pete Yanity... (800) SEASON IN REVIEW Despite a final record and failing to secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2013, the Asheville Tourists remained competitive and entertaining to watch throughout the 2016 campaign. Fans came out to support the team in record fashion. Even with four rainouts, McCormick Field saw 183,058 fans pass through the front gates; an all-time regular season Asheville Tourists record. Asheville finished atop the South Atlantic League in a number of offensive categories. The Tourists'.267 team batting average paced the circuit. They also led the league in team doubles (308), sacrifice bunts (100) and total bases (1,921). The team played a number of close games throughout the season. Of their 138 games, 90 were decided by three runs or less. The Tourists also played in 18 extra-inning games, the most in the league. The best month of the season for Asheville was May. During the month of May, the Tourists compiled an record and hit.285 as a team while the pitching staff's ERA was an impressive Asheville did not have a winning record in any other month of the season. Several individual players shined during the 2016 campaign. Brian Mundell was named the South Atlantic League Most Valuable Player and set a Minor League Baseball record for doubles in a season with 59. Mundell batted.313, the second highest batting average in the league, and led the circuit in games played (136), hits (168), at-bats (537), extra-base hits (74), total bases (271), RBI (83), and of course doubles (59). His 94 runs scored was one shy of the league s best. Brendan Rodgers was named the league's top shortstop and finished one Home Run shy of becoming only the third middle infielder in Tourists history to hit 20 Home Runs in a season. Yonathan Daza was named as one of the league's top three outfielders and finished third in the league with a.307 batting average. The pitching staff was led by Trey Killian. The right-hander's 12 victories ranked second in the league. Killian recorded 136 strikeouts on the year which was the fourth most among all SAL pitchers. Reliever Ben Bowden headlined a strong back end of the bullpen and finished tops among all SAL relievers in holds with 11. The Tourists did not have any pitchers named SAL Pitcher of the Week; however, several hitters were named Player of the Week. Mundell, Rodgers, Sam Hilliard, and Josh Fuentes all took home the honor South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 13

14 AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS Lake Olmstead Stadium 78 Milledge Road, Augusta, GA Telephone: (706) Facsimile: (706) Press Box: (706) Website: JEFF EISEMAN President TOM DENLINGER General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY President... Jeff Eiseman Owner/HR... Missy Martin General Manager... Tom Denlinger Assistant General Manager....Brandon Greene Stadium Operations Supervisor....Billy Nowak Food & Beverage Supervisor... David Hutto Ticket Sales Manager...Matt Szczupakowski Senior Ticket Sales Executive...Greg Dietz Senior Account Executive... Steven Rodriguez Account Executive & Community Relations Specialist...Shannon Mitchell Ticket Sales Account Executive...Troy Pakusch Accounting Manager.... Debbie Brown Home Clubhouse Manager.... Kristopher Sarge Nichols Groundskeeper... FIELD MANAGER CARLOS VALDERRAMA This will be Carlos s first season coaching in Augusta. Valderrama, 39, managed the 2016 Dominican Summer League Giants to a record and finished third in the Dominican Summer League South Division. He has been a hitting coach with the Giants for 6 years and as a manager for 3 years. He helped lead the DSL team to a championship in He has 12 years of playing experience and saw playing time in 7 games in 2003 with the San Francisco Giants. Overall, Valderrama has 21 years experience in pro ball, and 20 of those years with the San Francisco Giants Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Coach Clay Rapada Eddie Taubensee Ydwin Villegas Athletic Trainer Hiro Sato Assistant Trainer Joe Luat South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

15 AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT COL COL COL KAN KAN KAN GVL GVL LEX LEX LEX COL CSC CSC CSC COL COL COL GVL GVL KAN KAN KAN LEX LEX ROM ROM ROM GVL GVL COL CSC CSC CSC GBO GBO GBO LEX LEX LEX CSC CSC CSC GVL GVL ROM ROM ROM ASH ASH GBO LEX LEX LEX GVL GVL GVL CSC WV WV WV ROM ROM ROM ASH HIC HIC HIC GVL ROM COL COL COL HIC WV WV WV WV CSC JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT CSC ROM ROM COL COL COL CSC CSC CSC CSC COL COL COL ASH ASH COL ROM ROM ROM ASH ASH ASH CSC CSC ASH ASH WV WV WV ASH ASH COL COL COL CSC CSC Home Road ASH ASH DEL DEL DEL HAG CSC CSC ASH ASH ASH GVL GVL HAG HAG HAG COL COL COL GVL LEX LEX LEX COL ROM Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday Friday 7:05 PM Saturday 6:05 PM Sunday (April & May) 2:05 PM Sunday (Late May Sept) 5:05 PM Double Headers 5:00 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 19, 2017 (Wed) 10:35 AM May 16, 2017 (Tues) 10:35 AM May 28, 2017 (Sun) 6:35 PM July 4, 2017 (Tues) 6:35 PM June 28, 2017 (Wed) 12:05 PM LAKE OLMSTEAD STADIUM GROUND RULES 1) The outfield upper wall is recessed ten (10) feet from the lower wall. If a batted ball hits the upper wall and returns to the playing field, it is a home run regardless. 2) A ball is considered dead if it is thrown into the dugouts. Umpires discretion will be used to place the runners at appropriate bases. 3) A ball lodged or considered unplayable behind the field tarp is a dead ball. The fielder is requested to raise his arm if the ball becomes lodged or is behind the tarp and unplayable. 4) A batted ball hitting the scoreboard is considered a home run. 5) The rules of baseball apply to all other ground rules at Lake Olmstead Stadium. DIRECTIONS TO LAKE OLMSTEAD STADIUM I-20 East/West- Take Exit 199- Washington Road...Travel East on Washington Road for approximately 3 miles (past Augusta National Golf Course)...Bear right onto the Broad Street Exit; turn left onto Broad Street...Turn left at first traffic light- Milledge Road...Stadium is ½ mile down on right South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 15

16 2016 Augusta GreenJackets W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Amion, Richard * Angomas, Jean Arias, Junior Beltre, Kelvin * Bennett, T.J Bowers, Zack Brown, Tyler Cabrera, Gustavo Davis, Dylan * Dobson, Dillon * Dunston Jr., Shawon Ewing, Skyler Fargas, Johneshwy # Fox, Lucius Fulmer, Ashford # Geraldo, Manuel # Gomez, Miguel Harrison, Seth Miller, Jalen * Pare, Matt Polonius, John # Reynolds, Bryan Sonabend, Adam Winn, Matt Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Alvarado, Carlos Bickford, Phil * Cabrera, Sandro Connolly, Michael Cyr, Tyler Davis, Dylan Ewing, Skyler Halstead, Ryan Kaden, Connor Koziol, Ryan * Marshall, Mac * Mazza, Domenic McCasland, Jake Owen, Charles Pino, Luis Pope, Matt * Sabo, Nick Santos, Michael Slatton, Heath * Smith, Caleb Solter, Matt Taylor, Cory Vizcaino, Raffi * Watson, Grant Webb, Logan Yanez, Cesar Team Total , , ,156 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

17 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Augusta Chronicle... David Lee... (706) TELEVISION WJBF-TV (ABC).... Matthew Zahn... (706) WRDW-TV (CBS) & WAGT (NBC)... Kevin Faigle... (803) WFXG-TV (FOX)... Michelle Jackson... (706) SEASON IN REVIEW The GreenJackets finished with an overall record of (76-63) that landed them first overall in the Southern Division of the South Atlantic League just coming up short of the playoffs in the 2nd half of the season. The GreenJackets highlights came from all sorts of places during the season, whether from the dugout, the stands, and finally on the field as we entertained every guest that made their way through the gates of Lake Olmstead Stadium. The GreenJackets opened up the first month of the season with a record of (10-13) and rounded out the first half of the season at 36-34, 6.5 games out of first place. They finished third overall as the Charleston RiverDogs claimed the first half crown. The second half the season started out with a promising hope for the playoffs for the GreenJackets. The team rode a five game winning streak right out of the All-Star break, including a stretch of 11 straight wins over the Columbia Fireflies. The GreenJackets won 9-straight games and had as much as a 4.5 game lead in the Southern Division over the Rome Braves as the team looked to be making a strong playoff push. Unfortunately however, the Braves caught up with, and surpassed the GreenJackets, as Rome would take the second half title, and Augusta would miss out on the playoffs at 2.5 games out. Augusta would accrue the best overall record at Augusta GreenJacket Player Awards: At the midway point in the 2016 season, five Augusta GreenJacket players were honored with SAL All- Star recognitions. Caleb Smith, Dylan Davis and Matt Winn all played in the 2016 SAL All-Star game that was hosted in Lexington, Kentucky. Caleb Smith pitched 0.2 of an inning, Matt Winn threw out a runner and Dylan Davis participated in the home run derby. Six Augusta GreenJackets were named SAL player/pitcher of the week during the season. Matt Winn (May 2nd - May 8th), pitcher Michael Santos (May 2nd - 8th), infielder Miguel Gomez (June 20th - 26th), pitcher Jake McCasland (July 11th - 17th), pitcher Michael Connolly (August 1st - 7th) and outfielder Bryan Reynolds (August 22nd - 28th). Jake McCasland was named pitcher of the month for August after going 4-1 with a 1.13 ERA though five starts. He only allowed four earned runs the entire month. Augusta GreenJacket Individual Stats: Jake McCasland threw the GreenJackets' first no hitter since 2006 on July 17th against the Delmarva Shorebirds. Five players hit over the.250 mark that played in over fifty games this year for the GreenJackets. Junior Arias (.275), Johneshwy Fargas (.278), Dillon Dobson (.273), Jean Angomas (.260) and Seth Harrison (.256) are among the list of names. Dillon Dobson and Matt Winn each led the team in home runs with 13 and Junior Arias was just behind them with 11 or the season. Dobson led the team in RBI with 60 and Fargas finished with 32 stolen bases. For the GreenJackets pitching staff, Michael Connolly led the team with 11 wins and for starters Jake McCasland had the lowest ERA at McCasland just missed out on qualifying for the ERA title by two innings. Ryan Koziol finished the year with a team high 46 game appearances. Coming into the 2017 season, the GreenJackets are hopeful that a strong pitching staff and timely hitting will bring back the buzz around Lake Olmstead Stadium South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 17

18 CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 360 Fishburne Street, Charleston, SC Telephone: (843) Facsimile: (843) Press Box: (843) Website: MARVIN GOLDKLANG Owner MIKE VEECK President Emeritus DAVID ECHOLS President/GM FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY President/General Manager.... David Echols President Emeritus... Mike Veeck Director, Fun... Bill Murray Vice President, Business and Marketing Development... Scott Bush Vice President, Corporate Sales.... Andy Lange Vice President, Special Events.... Melissa Azevedo Assistant General Manager... Ben Abzug Director, Community Relations..... Zana Bowens Director, Food & Beverage...Joshua Shea Assistant Director, Food & Beverage... Kristina Wilkins Director, Media Relations & Broadcasting.... Matt Dean Director, Merchandise....Michael DeAntonio Director, Operations... Philip Guiry Director, Promotions.... Nate Kurant Director, Special Events....Kristen Wolfe Director, Ticket Sales....Jake Terrell Director, Video Production.... Tyler Schwemin Box Office Manager.... Morgan Powell Business Manager....Dale Stickney Riley Park Club Events Manager... Bailey Linderman Special Events Manager...Haley Kirchner Sales Representative.... Joey Cain Sales Representative.... Alfonso Rogers Sales Representative.... Will Senn Office Manager... Megan Blackman Head Groundskeeper.... Mike Williams DIRECTIONS TO JOSEPH P. RILEY, JR. PARK From Downtown Charleston Take Broad Street west until it turns into Lockwood Drive... Take Lockwood for two miles until it turns into Fishburne Street... Stadium is on the left. From North Charleston Take I-26 East to U.S. Highway 17 South... Turn right onto Lockwood Drive and stay on for ½ mile until it turns into Fishburne Street... Stadium is on the left. From Mt. Pleasant Take U.S. Highway 17 over the Arthur W. Ravenel, Jr. Bridge into Charleston... Turn right onto Lockwood Drive and stay on for ½ mile until it turns into Fishburne Street... Stadium is on the left. From South Take U.S. Highway 17 North over the Ashley River Bridge into Charleston... Remain in second lane from the right on the bridge and exit onto Lockwood Drive North... Turn left onto Lockwood Drive and stay on for ½ mile until it turns into Fishburne Street... Stadium is on the left South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

19 CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT LEX LEX LEX LWD LWD LWD DEL DEL GVL GVL GVL LEX AUG AUG AUG ROM ROM ROM DEL DEL HIC HIC HIC WV GVL ASH ASH ASH COL COL ROM AUG AUG AUG ASH ASH ASH WV WV WV AUG AUG AUG COL COL WV WV WV COL COL ASH WV WV WV DEL DEL DEL AUG COL COL COL GVL GVL GVL COL GVL GVL GVL DEL GVL WV WV WV GVL ROM ROM ROM ROM AUG JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT AUG COL COL GVL GVL GVL AUG AUG AUG AUG ASH ASH ASH COL COL GVL COL COL COL LEX LEX LEX AUG AUG COL COL HAG HAG HAG LWD LEX GVL GVL GVL AUG AUG Home Road LWD LWD HAG HAG HAG LWD AUG AUG WV WV WV DEL DEL LWD LWD LWD GVL GVL GVL DEL HIC HIC HIC GVL COL Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday Friday 7:05 PM Saturday 6:05 PM Sunday 5:05 PM Doubleheaders (Mon. Sat.) 6:05 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES May 3, 2017 (Wed) 11:05 AM May 31, 2017 (Wed) 11:05 AM June 18, 2017 (Sun) 1:05 PM July 3, 2017 (Mon) 6:35 PM July 25, 2017 (Tues) 12:05 PM August 21, 2017 (Mon) 4:05 PM August 31, 2017 (Thu) 6:35 PM JOSEPH P. RILEY, JR. BALLPARK GROUND RULES 1) On foul balls, the backstop and all guide wires are dead ball areas. On overthrows, backstop is in play. 2) Top step of dugout and all railings of dugout front are in play. Everything past this point is dead ball. 3) Roof of dugout is dead ball. 4) Scoreboard is in play. Batters eye and video boards are home runs. 5) Any ball hit to the right of the left field foul pole over either the perpendicular or the back wall is a home run. FIELD MANAGER PATRICK OSBORN Returning for his fourth season with the Yankees and his first in Charleston, Patrick Osborn takes over as the RiverDogs manager for the 2017 campaign, looking to follow up a season in which Charleston snapped an 11-year playoff drought and secured their first playoff win in team history. Leading his team to the playoffs in each of his six previous seasons as a manager, Osborn holds a (.650) career record in New York s system after managing the Tampa Yankees, Staten Island Yankees, and Gulf Coast League Yankees to playoff berths each of the past three seasons, including a New-York Penn League Championship appearance in He got his managerial start with the independent league Southern Maryland Blue Crabs who enjoyed a (.496) record in three seasons under his tenure ( ). After a three-year career at the University of Florida, the Bakersfield, Calif. native spent parts of 11 seasons in the minor leagues including six in the Cleveland and Houston systems where he hit a combined.274 with 26 home runs, 248 RBIs, 49 stolen bases, and a.343 on-base percentage in 546 career games. The corner infielder reached as high as Double-A before finishing his playing career with the Blue Crabs where he spent five seasons, including three part-time as a player while managing. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Coaches Athletic Trainer S&C Coach Justin Pope Ken Joyce Jose Javier Michael Sole Jeff Dolan Hector Rabago 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 19

20 2016 Charleston RiverDogs W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Afenir, Austin Aguilar, Angel Alvarez, Mandy Amburgey, Trey * Bridges, Drew * Coleman, Kendall Conde, Vicente # Diaz, Cesar Estrada, Thairo # Ferreira, Ricardo * Florial, Estevan Gittens, Chris Godinez, Chris * Haddad, Radley * Hendrix, Jeff * Holder, Kyle Jackson, Jhalan * Katoh, Gosuke * Mikolas, Nathan Molina, Leonardo # Navas, Eduardo Palma, Alexander * Park, Hoy Jun * Spencer, Connor * Sweeney, Kane Torrens, Luis * Vidal, Carlos Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Acevedo, Domingo Carley, Sean Carroll, Cody Carter, Will Cedeno, Luis * Cortes, Nestor Custodio, Claudio De la Rosa, Simon Gabay, Willie German, Domingo Gomez, Anyelo Green, Nick Hamlin, Cody Harris, Hobie Hissong, Travis Hodson, Chase * Kamplain, Justin Koerner, Brody Loaisiga, Jonathan Mesa, Jose Mitchell, Bryan Morris, Christian Mundell, Garrett Palladino, David Ramirez, Yefrey * Reeves, James Reyes, Manolo Rivera, Eduardo * Rogers, Josh Rosa, Adonis Schwaab, Andrew Sosebee, David Swanson, Erik Swanson, Erik Tate, Dillon Tate, Dillon Vargas, Daris Weissert, Greg Widener, Taylor Team Total ,223 1, ,248 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

21 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS The Post & Courier... Malcolm DeWitt.... (843) RADIO WTMZ-910 AM (ESPN) Ted Byrne... (843) WTMA-1250 AM (Cumulus)... John Quincy... (843) TELEVISION WCBD-TV 2 (NBC)... Evan West.... (843) WCIV-TV 4 (ABC)... Scott Eisberg.... (843) WCSC-TV 5 (CBS).... Kevin Bilodeau... (843) WTAT-TV 24 (FOX)... Scott Eisberg.... (843) SEASON IN REVIEW Celebrating their 20th season at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, the Charleston RiverDogs' 2016 season was record breaking on a number of fronts. After winning the first-half division title with a record at the All-Star break, the RiverDogs clinched their first playoff berth in 11 seasons and brought the city of Charleston the first RiverDogs playoff win in history, and the first postseason victory to the Lowcountry in 28 years. After evening up series with a thrilling seventh inning comeback in game two, the RiverDogs fell just short of making their first SALLY League Championship berth, falling two games to one to the Rome Braves. In his third year as skipper of the club, Luis Dorante guided the constantly changing RiverDogs team to a record in the regular season, their highest win total since different players appeared in a RiverDogs uniform, one shy of the record set the season prior, as Charleston continued to be a strong stepping stone for the host of Yankees minor leaguers passing through the Lowcountry. Off the field, the club welcomed record crowds through the gates in the milestone year at The Joe with 293,161 fans passing through the turnstiles, eclipsing previous record set the year before. Amidst a record level of turnover, RiverDogs pitching was consistently the most dominant staff in the league and one of the greatest ever seen in the Lowcountry. Charleston hurlers combined to strike out 1,248 batters to set a new franchise record, 67 more punch outs than the 2011 RiverDogs. In his first year as the RiverDogs pitching coach, Justin Pope guided the club to a league best 3.03 ERA in the regular season, the best mark for a pitching staff under the RiverDogs name and second only to the 1988 Rainbows (2.44) in the history of the current Charleston franchise. The RiverDogs started off hot, winning three of their first four games in walk-off fashion. After the second walk-off win in a row, Charleston's first loss of the season came in the third game when three Columbia pitchers combined for a no-hitter for the first win in Fireflies history, a jarring 9-0 loss that the RiverDogs would answer back with a walk-off victory the following night. At April's end, Charleston was off to the best start in the league holding a 16-6 record, using their dominant pitching and a little bit of luck to edge out wins and stake a four game lead over their next closest pursuer in the division. The Charleston club would win a total of seven games at The Joe in walk-off fashion on the year with five coming in the month of April. The RiverDogs cooled off after a hot start, finishing out the first-half to stay in control and clinch their first-playoff berth in 11 seasons with the first-half Southern Division title. The RiverDogs held at least a share of first-place every day except the third day of the season, clinching their title on June 14, before finishing two games below.500 in the second half. Pitching dominance would see the RiverDogs lose many of their pitchers early with starters including highly touted prospect Domingo Acevedo who was dominant in his eight starts in a RiverDogs uniform, going 3-1 with a 1.90 ERA while racking up 48 strikeouts to just seven walks in 42.2 innings. Despite early losses to their ranks, the depth in the Yankees system was on display as Charleston kept pitching with great success. One of the early season call ups, Nestor Cortes, would end up posting the most dominant individual pitching performance of the year. After a call up on May 6, the Cuban-born lefty posted 6-2 record with a 0.79 ERA with an impressive 75 punch outs in 68.1 innings, an average of 9.9 per nine innings. Even more impressive than starting pitching, the RiverDogs rock solid bullpen was a mainstay for the club all year. Charleston relievers combined for a 2.79 ERA on the season while weathering the storm of call ups. Andrew Schwaab finished second in the SAL in saves (20) as the RiverDogs closer. Offensively, Chris Gittens was the heartbeat of the RiverDogs lineup all year long. The native of Sherman, TX posted a.253/.359/.478 line while smashing 21 homers that ranked second in the league and a team-high 70 RBIs in 107 games. Gittens' 21 long balls put him four shy of the Charleston all-time franchise record, and the Texas slugger was named a Postseason All-Star and voted by the Charleston fans as the "Top Dog" of the season. A fan favorite at The Joe, Korean infielder Hoy Jun Park hit.225, swiped 32 bases, posted a.336 on-base mark and and smacked 12 triples, a single-season record in a RiverDogs uniform and the second most in franchise history dating back to South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 21

22 COLUMBIA FIREFLIES Spirit Communications Park 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC Telephone: (803) Facsimile: (803) Press Box: (803) Website: JASON FREIER Owner FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY JOHN KATZ President President... John Katz Executive Vice President...Brad Shank Senior Vice President/Food & Beverage... Scott Burton Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations... Abby Naas Vice President of Partnerships...Blake Buchanan Director of Accounting & Baseball Operations... Jonathan Mercier Director of Broadcasting/Media Relations... Kevin Fitzgerald Director of Facilities... Edward Keen Director of Ticketing... Joe Shepard Director of Group Sales...Kaylee Swanson Director of Special Events.... Jaime Tamsin Asst. Director of Ticketing / Reading Program Manager...Kyle Williamson Asst. Director of Facilities / Ticket Account Manager.... Jeremy Keen Ticket Account Manager... Jeff Berger Ticket Account Manager... Dalton Tresvant Ticket Account Manager... Scott Rhodes Ticket Account Manager...Eric Harrell Ticket Account Manager... Jordan Hayden Community Engagement Manager...Elliott Anderson Marketing / Client Services / All-Star Game Manager...Ashlie DeCarlo Asst. Director of Special Events...Allison Vile Graphics Manager.... Marcus Walker New Media Engagement / Promotions Manager.... Kyle Martin Video Production Manager....Jared Law Merchandise Manager...Matthew Strader Executive Chef.... Bobby Hunter Catering Manager...Terry Stevenson Club Level / Suites Manager Maranda Holliday Food & Beverage Manager.... Michael Bolt Head Groundskeeper.... Danny Losito Assistant Groundkeeper...Dalton Workman MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS The State... Sports Editor, Rick Millians rmillians@thestate.com The State... Sports Reporter, Lou Bezjak lbezjak@thestate.com TELEVISION (Sports Directors) WACH (FOX)... Corey Miller cmiller@wach.com WOLO (ABC)... Mike Gillespie mgillespie@abc.com WIS (NBC)... Rick Henry jhenry@wistv.com WLTX (CBS)... Reggie Anderson randerson@wltx.com South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

23 COLUMBIA FIREFLIES 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT AUG AUG AUG DEL DEL DEL LWD LWD HAG HAG HAG AUG HIC HIC HIC AUG AUG AUG LWD LWD DEL DEL DEL LWD HAG LEX LEX LEX CSC CSC AUG ROM ROM ROM LEX LEX LEX LWD LWD LWD WV WV WV CSC CSC GVL GVL GVL CSC CSC LEX ASH ASH ASH HIC HIC HIC WV CSC CSC CSC LEX LEX LEX CSC KAN KAN KAN HIC LEX AUG AUG AUG KAN LEX LEX LEX LEX ROM JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT ROM CSC CSC CSC AUG AUG ROM ROM ROM ROM AUG AUG AUG CSC CSC AUG CSC CSC CSC HIC HIC HIC ROM ROM CSC CSC GBO GBO GBO KAN HIC AUG AUG AUG ROM ROM Home Road KAN KAN LEX LEX LEX KAN ROM ROM GVL GVL GVL HIC HIC KAN KAN KAN AUG AUG AUG HIC ASH ASH ASH AUG CSC Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday Saturday 7:05 PM Sunday (1st Half/2nd Half) 2:05 PM/5:05 PM Doubleheaders Rainouts handled on case-by-case basis GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 25, 2017 (Tues) 11:05 AM April 26, 2017 (Wed) 11:05 AM May 3, 2017 (Wed) 11:05 AM May 24, 2017 (Wed) 11:05 AM May 29, 2017 (Mon) 5:05 PM June 7, 2017 (Wed) 12:05 PM August 21, 2017 (Mon) 1:05 PM SPIRIT COMMUNICATIONS PARK GROUND RULES 1. Any batted ball that is hit over the yellow home run stripe surrounding the outfield (regardless if the ball returns to the field of play after hitting a railing or batter s eye windscreen) shall be declared a home run. 2. A batted ball that bounces on the field or warning track and hits the railing or the batter s eye windscreen above the yellow home run stripe and returns to the field of play shall be declared a ground rule double. 3. A batted ball that bounces on the field or warning track in fair territory and hits the railings above the side wall padding shall be declared a ground rule double. 4. A thrown ball that hits the netting behind home plate (between the break in the dugout netting), the pads in front of the dugout, including the infield netting, or the pads adjacent to the dugouts, including the infield netting (perpendicular to the field) is a live ball. 5. A thrown ball that hits the netting over the dugout (outside the break in the dugout netting) is a dead ball. 6. The top step of the dugout is a dead ball. All catches must be made on the warning track, before reaching the top step. 7. Any thrown or batted ball that becomes lodged under the bullpen benches or behind the field tarp is a dead ball. 8. A batted ball that bounces in fair territory becomes lodged under or behind the field tarp is a dead ball. 9. A catch will not be allowed if a player has placed any footing on the field tarp or the tarp roll, however, a player may lean on or over the field tarp to make a catch South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 23

24 2016 Columbia Fireflies W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Barring, Will Brosher, Brandon Burdick, Dale Diehl, Jeff * Garcia, Eudor * Garcia, Jose * Kaczmarski, Kevin Lupo, Vicente * Mazeika, Patrick * Moore, Tyler Ortega, Luis Ramos, Milton Ramos, Natanael # Rodriguez, J.C Siena, Vinny Tharp, Tucker Thompson, David * Tuschak, Joe Wilson, Ivan * Winningham, Dash Zabala, Enmanuel Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Almonte, Gaby Badamo, Tyler Bashlor, Tyler Beeler, Bryce Blank, Nicco * Canelon, Kevin Church, Andrew * Conlon, P.J Crismatt, Nabil * Davis, Seth De Los Santos, Luis Duff, Jimmy * Feliz, Gabriel Haggard, Witt Ingram, Chase Jacobson, Raul Magliozzi, Johnny McIlraith, Thomas Missigman, Craig Montgomery, Christian Palsha, Alex Shaw, Joe Silva, Luis Team Total ,222 1, ,136 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

25 FIELD MANAGER JOSE LEGER Former South Atlantic League Manager of the Year Jose Leger returns for his second season as skipper of the Fireflies. The 2017 campaign marks the 34-yearold s third managing in the South Atlantic League and eighth overall in the Mets organization. Leger was named SAL Manager of the Year after guiding the 2015 Savannah Sand Gnats to a Mets organization-best overall record. Even despite seeing 13 different Fireflies hit the disabled list in 2016, Leger still managed Columbia to a overall mark. Leger mentored four SAL All-Stars last season, including P.J. Conlon, who the Mets eventually named Minor League Pitcher of the Year. The native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is regarded as one of the savviest young managers in baseball. In July of 2016, Leger joined the coaching staff of six-time MLB All-Star Moises Alou s World Team for the MLB Futures Game during All-Star week in San Diego. Leger previously piloted the Kingsport Mets ( ) of the Appalachian League and the Dominican Summer League Mets ( ). Before his coaching career began, Leger spent time as a player in the Minnesota Twins organization. Leger and his wife, Estela, have two sons: Jose Joaquin and Eduardo Jose. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach Jonathan Hurst Joel Fuentes Kiyoshi Tada Tanner Miracle 2016 SEASON IN REVIEW The inaugural season of Columbia Fireflies baseball was one of the most prolific debut campaign s in Minor League Baseball history. Professional baseball officially returned to Columbia for the first time in over 11 years when the first pitch in Spirit Communications Park history was hurled on April 14, The $37 million-dollar palace saw 261,134 fans push through the gates in 2016, a record for a Columbia professional baseball organization. Spirit Communications Park was quickly recognized nationally for its magnificence by two leading baseball publications. Ballpark Digest named the Fireflies home the 2016 Ballpark of the Year and Stadium Journey rated it as the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. The publisher of Ballpark Digest, Kevin Reichard, described Spirit Communications Park as not only the Ballpark of the Year, it s one of the best ballparks opened in the last decade. Twice the ballpark housed crowds of over 9,000 fans last season once on opening day and again on Independence Day. Paul Swaney of Stadium Journey rated the overall ballpark experience higher than 22 triple-a, 28 double-a and 29 advanced-a stadiums. The ballpark itself has just about everything a minor-league fan could ask for, Swaney proclaimed. The Fireflies were piloted by 2015 South Atlantic Manager of the Year, Jose Leger. The first victory of the season and in franchise history was a no-hitter against Charleston on April 9. Thomas McIlraith, Alex Palsha and Johnny Magliozzi combined to blank the RiverDogs, 9-0. It was the first of many on-field achievements Fireflies fans had a front-row seat for in Palsha and three other Fireflies P.J. Conlon, Vinny Siena and David Thompson were all named South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Stars before their promotions to the Mets advanced-a affiliate in St. Lucie, Florida. Conlon s 2016 season was so successful, he was named the New York Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Year. The Placentia, California, native s 1.65 ERA (in 23 starts) wasn t just the lowest among Mets minor leaguers, it was the best in Minor League Baseball. Conlon also finished with a 12-2 record (12 appearances in Columbia, 12 in St. Lucie) at one point winning seven consecutive starts from April 14- May 23 during his time with the Fireflies. Thompson garnered Columbia s Sterling Award an honor the Mets present to their best prospect at each minor-league level. Following Conlon s lead, Thompson ended 2016 with an organization-best 95 RBIs. The former fourth-round draft pick out of Miami also drilled 11 home runs and finished with a.280 batting average in 116 games. Despite 13 different players landing on the disabled list at some point in 2016, the Fireflies still completed the year with a overall mark going in the first half and in the second. Conlon and Thompson weren t the only to dazzle at Spirit Communications Park. One of the finest individual performances of the season occurred on July 16 in Columbia. The Mets 2013 second-round selection, Andrew Church, tossed the first complete-game shutout in franchise history. The 21-year-old allowed just one hit and struck out 10 Rome Braves hitters. In nine Columbia starts, the righty went 5-2 with a 2.22 ERA and later was elevated by the Mets to as high as triple-a (Las Vegas). If Church s marvelous day wasn t enough, outfielder Enmanuel Zabala shined on August 22 with a 5-for-5 evening at the plate once more becoming the first Firefly to record five hits in a game. Catcher Patrick Mazeika led the team with a.305 batting average in 70 games. His on-base percentage (.414) was best in the league among hitters with 250 or more plate appearances. 20-yearold first baseman Dash Winningham paced the club in the power department with 12 home runs, 31 doubles and 69 RBIs. Kevin Canelon (6-11, 3.64), Chase Ingram (8-9, 4.60) and Joe Shaw (8-9, 4.46) led the Fireflies on the mound all starting more than 23 games. Shaw (6th - 134) and Ingram (7th - 132) finished among the league s best in total strikeouts, while Canelon s strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.3:1) was sixth-best in the SAL. To top off a wonderful inaugural season, the Fireflies, Spirit Communications Park and the City of Columbia was awarded the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star to be played on June 20, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 25

26 DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 6400 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, MD Telephone: (410) Facsimile: (410) Press Box: (410) x166 Website: TOM VOLPE Chief Executive Officer PAT FILIPPONE President CHRIS BITTERS General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY General Manager... Chris Bitters Assistant General Manager.... Jimmy Sweet Director of Tickets.... Brandon Harms Director of Marketing... Eric Sichau Director of Business Development.... Andrew Bryda Director of Stadium Ops....Joel Chavez Group Sales Manager...Josh Knupp Box Office Manager... Benjamin Posner Communication Services Coordinator.... Bobby Coon Community Relations Manager... Kathy Damato Ticket Sales Account Executive... Matt LeBlanc Ticket Sales Account Executive... Andrew Jewesak Ticket Sales Account Executive... Skip Krantz Director of Broadcasting... Will DeBoer Head Groundskeeper....Timothy Young Accounting Manager.... Gail Potts Office & Merchandise Manager...Audrey Vane FIELD MANAGER RYAN MINOR Ryan Minor enters his seventh year as manager of the Shorebirds and ninth season on the Shorebirds staff. Under his guidance, the Shorebirds posted a record in Minor, who also managed the Shorebirds from , is the winningest manager in franchise history with 376 wins. Minor was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 33rd round of the 1996 amateur draft. He played for the Shorebirds in 1997 and made the South Atlantic League All-Star Team by batting.307 with 24 home runs and 97 RBIs. Minor reached the major leagues in 1998 and spent parts of four seasons in the big leagues. He played in 87 games for the Orioles between 1998 and Minor is best remembered for replacing Cal Ripken, Jr. at third base when the consecutive games streak ended on September 20, The year-round Salisbury, Maryland resident was a two-sport star at the University of Oklahoma. He was selected in the second round of the 1996 NBA draft. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach Justin Lord Buck Britton Marty Brinker Kevin Clark South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

27 DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT GVL GVL GVL COL COL COL CSC CSC HIC HIC HIC GVL GBO GBO GBO HAG HAG HAG CSC CSC COL COL COL GVL HIC WV WV WV KAN KAN HAG GBO GBO GBO HAG HAG HAG GVL GVL GVL GBO GBO GBO KAN KAN LWD LWD LWD GBO GBO HAG LWD LWD LWD CSC CSC CSC GBP HAG HAG HAG LWD LWD LWD GBO LWD LWD LWD CSC LWD HAG HAG HAG LWD HAG HAG HAG HAG KAN JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT KAN KAN KAN WV WV WV WV WV KAN KAN LWD LWD LWD HIC HIC WV HAG HAG HAG LWD LWD LWD WV WV HIC HIC LEX LEX LEX ROM LWD GBO GBO GBO LWD LWD Home Road ROM ROM AUG AUG AUG ROM LWD LWD HIC HIC HIC CSC CSC ROM ROM ROM GBO GBO GBO CSC HAG HAG HAG GBO KAN Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Sunday (April 16-June 25) 2:05 PM Sunday (July 16-Sept 3) 5:05 PM Monday-Saturday 7:05 PM Doubleheaders - TBD GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 26, 2017 (Wed) 10:35 AM May 16, 2017 (Tue) 10:35 AM May 24, 2017 (Wed) 10:35 AM June 10, 2017 (Sat) 6:35 PM July 4, 2017 (Tue) 6:05 PM Sept. 4, 2017 (Mon) 2:05 PM ARTHUR W. PERDUE STADIUM GROUND RULES 1) PADDING BEHIND HOME PLATE: If a pitched or thrown ball becomes lodged behind or between sections of protective padding, the ball shall be ruled dead. 2) FIELD GATES TO STANDS AND PLAYER S TUNNEL: If a thrown ball becomes lodged in or under any field access gates or related protective padding, the ball shall be ruled dead. 3) ROLLED TARP RIGHT FIELD: (a) If a thrown or batted ball becomes lodged behind rolled tarp or in the tarp roll itself, it shall be ruled dead. (b) A player may lean on, but not stand or attempt to climb on rolled tarp to catch a ball. 4) RIGHT FIELD LEFT FIELD ACCESS GATES: If a batted fair ball becomes lodged in or under gate, it shall be ruled a ground rule double. 5) RIGHT FIELD LEFT FIELD BULLPENS: If a thrown or batted ball becomes lodged in a bench, the ball is dead. If, however, the ball hits the bench and comes out, it shall be ruled live. 6) OUTFIELD Any ball that becomes lodged between the field and the padding shall be ruled a dead ball. 7) ALL OTHER AREAS BETWEEN THE LINES SHALL REMAIN AS RULE BOOK PLAY. DIRECTIONS TO ARTHUR W. PERDUE STADIUM From West Take Route 50 East to Salisbury, Maryland... Stadium is located just past the Route 13 Bypass at Hobbs Road. From East Take Route 50 West to Salisbury, Maryland... Turn left on Hobbs Road... The Stadium is on the right. From North Take Route 13 South to Salisbury, Maryland... Take Route 13 Bypass to Route 50 East (Ocean City)... Take first right off of Route 50 (Hobbs Road). From South Take Route 13 North to Salisbury, Maryland... Take Route 13 Bypass to Route 50 East (Ocean City)... Take the first right off of Route 50 (Hobbs Road) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 27

28 2016 Delmarva Shorebirds W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB * Anderson, Austin * Andujar, Ricardo Coluccio, Brandon * Delgado, Natanael Gassaway, Randolph Graham, Jack Grim, Gerrion * Juvier, Alejandro Laurino, Steve Ledesma, Ronarsy Levy, Stuart Mercedes, Yermin Mountcastle, Ryan # Mullins, Cedric Murphy, Alex * Rifaela, Ademar * Ring, Jake Salas, Guillermo * Stewart, D.J * Turbin, Drew Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Alvarado, Cristian Baker, Patrick Bray, Jake Burke, Mike * Cleavinger, Garrett Costello, Michael Delgado, Dariel Flaa, Jay * Gonzalez, Brian Grim, Gerrion Jimenez, Francisco Jones, Cory Klimek, Steven Liranzo, Jesus Long, Lucas * Love, Reid Meisinger, Ryan Peluffo, Jhon Peralta, Ofelky * Pinales, Elias * Rutledge, Lex * Strader, Robert Turnipseed, Christian Team Total ,204 1, ,098 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

29 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS The Daily Times.... Mitch Northam... (410) RADIO WTGM Fox Sports 960 AM... Randy Scott... (410) TELEVISION WMDT-TV (ABC).... Travon Miles.... (410) WBOC-TV (CBS)... Matt Pencek... (410) WBOC - FOX 21 TV (FOX)... Matt Pencek... (410) SEASON IN REVIEW In 2016, the Delmarva Shorebirds celebrated their 21st season of play in Salisbury, MD. Delmarva also had their best season on the field in several years. The Shorebirds went to record the team s second consecutive winning season since Delmarva began the season strong by going 42-27, missing out on the playoffs by a half game. In the second half the Shorebirds tailed off some, but wound up being the only Orioles affiliate to finish the entire season above.500. The Shorebirds welcomed 209,084 fans to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium over the course of the season in just 65 openings. The Birds drew 10 crowds of over 5,000 fans as well throughout the season. The Birds were well represented at the 2016 SAL All-Star Game, which was held in Lexington, KY on June 21. Alex Murphy, Yermin Mercedes, Garrett Cleavinger and Ryan Meisinger were the Shorebirds players voted onto the all-star team. Yermin Mercedes was voted as the starting catcher, while Alex Murphy was voted the starting DH for the North team. Both Meisinger and Cleavinger saw action on the mound and earned holds for their efforts. The number one single-game performance during the 2016 season has to go to pitcher Ofelky Peralta. On July 8 against the Hagerstown Suns, Peralta threw a gem by completing a five-inning no hitter and striking out eight batters. He became the fourth Shorebirds pitcher to accomplish this feat. Coming in a close second was Yermin Mercedes belting 3 home runs in one game on July 23rd. Yermin was the first Shorebird to accomplish this feat since The number one highlight for the season is Yermin Mercedes winning the SAL batting title. Mercedes led the SAL with a batting average of.353, which out distanced the runner up by 40 percentage points. Yermin Mercedes is the second Shorebird to win the league batting title. The only other Shorebird to win this title is Chance Sisco. Chance won the crown by hitting.340 during the 2014 season. In 2016, many of the Orioles top 30 prospects played for the Shorebirds. They include the following: #6 Ryan Mountcastle, #12 DJ Stewart, #13 Ofelky Peralta, #19 Brian Gonzalez, #21 Alex Murphy, #25 Garrett Cleavinger, Ryan Meisinger, & Yermin Mercedes South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 29

30 GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS First National Bank Field 408 Bellemeade Street, Greensboro, NC Telephone: (336) Facsimile: (336) Press Box: (336) Website: COOPER BRANTLEY Principal Owner DONALD MOORE General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY President/General Manager.... Donald Moore VP of Baseball Operations... Katie Dannemiller Chief Financial Officer... Benjamin Martin Head Groundskeeper & Asst GM. Jake Holloway Asst. GM, Sales & Marketing... Tim Vangel Director of Sales.... Todd Olson Manager of Video Production Jak Kerley Director of Creative Services... Amanda Williams Director of Box Office/Ticket Services. Andy Webb Coordinator of Promotions/Comm. Relations... Mary DeFriest Office Administrator...Brooke Kingston Director of Stadium Ops... Tim Hardin Group Sales Associate.... Erich Dietz Group Sales Associate.... Austin Scher Group Sales Associate.... Stephen Johnson Assistant Groundskeeper... Anthony Alejo FIELD MANAGER TODD PRATT Todd Pratt enters his first season as Manager of the Grasshoppers, following five years as the head coach of the West Georgia Tech baseball team. He was also named the school s athletic director on November 2, Pratt was hired in 2011 as the school s first baseball coach and built the program from a club-level team that first year to its current NJCAA Division-I status. Prior to his time at West Georgia Tech, he enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned more than two decades. Pratt played in the 1993 and 2000 World Series and was a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. He was selected by Boston in the sixth round of the 1985 First-Year Player Draft, and made his MLB debut on July 29, 1992 with Philadelphia. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Coach Athletic Trainer S&C Coach Mark DiFelice Frank Moore Danny Black Mike Bibbo Trevor Ging MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS News & Record.... Eddie Wooten... (336) TELEVISION WGHP-TV 8 (FOX)... Danny Harnden... (336) WXII-TV 12 (NBC).... Kenny Beck /Brian Formica... (336) WFMY-TV 2 (CBS).... Liz Crawford... (336) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

31 GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT HIC HIC HIC LEX LEX LEX ROM ROM KAN KAN KAN HIC DEL DEL DEL LWD LWD LWD* ROM ROM LEX LEX LEX HIC KAN HAG HAG HAG WV WV DEL DEL DEL AUG AUG AUG HIC HIC HIC DEL DEL DEL WV WV HIC HIC HIC DEL DEL AUG GVL GVL GVL ASH ASH ASH DEL LWD LWD LWD KAN KAN KAN DEL HAG HAG HAG ASH KAN LWD LWD LWD HAG LWD LWD LWD LWD ASH JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT ASH LWD LWD KAN KAN KAN HIC HIC ASH ASH HAG HAG HAG LWD LWD KAN HIC HIC HIC KAN KAN KAN HIC HIC LWD LWD COL COL COL WV KAN DEL DEL DEL HIC HIC Home Road WV WV GVL GVL GVL ASH HIC HIC KAN KAN KAN ROM ROM *Doubleheader on April ASH ASH ASH DEL DEL DEL ROM KAN KAN KAN DEL LWD Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday-Saturday 7:00 PM Sunday 4:00 PM Double Headers 6:00 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 12, 2017 (Wed) 12:00 PM May 3, 2017 (Wed) 10:45 AM May 8, 2017 (Mon) 10:45 AM May 28, 2017 (Sun) 7:00 PM May 31, 2017 (Wed) 12:00 PM June 14, 2017 (Wed) 12:00 PM July 10, 2017 (Mon) 12:00 PM July 25, 2017 (Tues) 12:00 PM Aug 2, 2017 (Wed) 12:00 PM DIRECTIONS TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIELD From I-85 South/I-40 West, Burlington Take I-40 West to Greensboro; take exit 37 (old exit 125), South Elm-Eugene Street. Take a right at the light off of ramp onto South Elm-Eugene Street. South Elm-Eugene Street turns into Eugene Street in 1.6 miles. Eugene Street runs into First National Bank Field in 1.2 miles on the corner of Eugene Street and Bellemeade Street. From I-85 North, Charlotte Take I-85 North toward Greensboro; take the I-85 Bus. exit toward I-40 West. Slight right to remain on I-85 Bus. (Signs for US-70E/US-29N/I-85 Bus/Greensboro/I-40 W). Take exit 35B to merge onto US-220N. Continue on Freeman Mill Road, which turns into Edgeworth Street for about 3.25 miles. First National Bank Field will be on your right hand side. From I-40 East, Winston-Salem Take I-40 East toward Greensboro; take exit 218B for Freeman Mill Road, which turns into Edgeworth Street for about 3.25 miles. First National Bank Field will be on your right hand side. From Highway 220 North, Asheboro Highway 220 North to Greensboro turns into Freeman Mill Road; Stay on Freeman Mill Road. After crossing I-85, Freeman Mill Road will turn into Edgeworth Street; First National Bank Field is located on the corner of Edgeworth and Bellemeade Street. From Highway 220 South, Virginia Highway 220 South will change in to Battleground Avenue in the city of Greensboro. After crossing Cornwalis, stay left on Battleground and continue straight. Battleground will become one way and turn into Smith Street. Take a right on Eugene Street, First National Bank Field will located on your right South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 31

32 2016 Greensboro Grasshoppers W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Alfonzo, Giovanny * Barrett, Kyle Blanton, Aaron Cabrera, Rony Chavez, Joseph # Davis, Mason Dunbar, Korey Fernandez Jr., Alex Garrett, Stone Goodman, Kris Gould, J.J Morales, Roy Munden, Taylor * Naylor, Josh Pollman, Gunner Reyes, Angel Rodriguez, Arturo Santos, Jhonny # Seymour, Anfernee * Silviano, John * Soltis, Casey * Soto, Isael Sullivan, Zach * Tissenbaum, Maxx Twine, Justin Vigil, Rodrigo Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Adames, Jose 0 0 *.** Alfonzo, Giovanny * Bach, Connor * Bach, Connor * Bautista, Nestor Beltre, Andy Blanton, Aaron Brewster, LJ Bugg, Parker * Castellanos, Gabriel Crescentini, Marcus Delgado, Victor Effertz, Joel Farnworth, Steven Gil, Isaac Guillory, Preston Guzman, Kevin * Hill, Trenton Hillyer, Jordan Holloway, Jordan * Holmes, Ben * Jacome, Justin Keller, Kyle King, Michael * Kinley, Jeff Lambert, Trey Lambert, Trey * Lilek, Brett MacEachern, Ryley Mateo, Alejando Meyer, Ben Newell, Ryan Paddack, Chris Poteet, Cody * Quijada, Jose Richards, Trevor Robinson, C.J * Sawczak, Shane * Squier, Scott Weaver, Chuck Team Total ,203 1, ,063 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

33 FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIELD GROUND RULES 1. The following are home runs: a) Any ball that is hit over the 8 wall in fair territory. b) Any ball that hits the scoreboard. c) Any ball hit above the yellow stripe on the batter s eye. d) Any ball striking either foul pole above 8 wall is a home run. e) Any ball striking the time/temperature sign in left-center field is a home run 2. Both bullpens are foul territory. A ball hit into either bullpen is live until striking a player or becoming lodged. 3. Balls behind home plate are live. Foul balls striking the backstop netting are dead balls. The backstop is in play on overthrown balls. 4. Top step of the dugout and all railings of dugout are in play. 5. Camera wells adjacent to dugouts are out of play SEASON IN REVIEW 2016 GRASSHOPPERS RECAP By Bill Hass Traditionally, the South Atlantic League season is broken into halves, with teams playing 70 games in each. But for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the 2016 season had three distinct segments. In the first segment, manager Kevin Randel s team started slowly, mostly because it wasn t hitting, and struggled to a record to begin the season. Then things fell into place during a remarkable run that comprised the second segment. It began on May 16 with a 3-2 win over Kannapolis, launching a 50-game stretch in which the Hoppers went 39-11, a winning percentage of.780. Included were winning streaks of eight and 10 games as the team combined timely hitting with clutch pitching, particularly from the bullpen, and solid defense. Everyone contributed, with no one player carrying the team. The red-hot surge lasted through the remainder of the first half and the start of the second half and ended on July 8, when the Hoppers beat Kannapolis 7-4 to lift their overall record to The third segment began after that, one in which the club won only 14 of its last 54 games, ending the season on a 14-game losing streak. Overall, the segments added up to a record. There were a few noteworthy statistical standouts closer C.J. Robinson led the SAL with 22 saves and outfielder Kyle Barrett finished ninth with a,282 batting average. Chuck Weaver topped the pitching staff with nine wins and Angel Reyes drove in 55 runs. Zach Sullivan contributed a bushel of spectacular catches in center field. Shortstop Anfernee Seymour tied for second in the league with 43 stolen bases, the first 37 coming with the Hoppers before the parent Miami Marlins traded him to the Atlanta Braves organization. It s not unusual for prospects in the SAL to be included in deals made by major-league clubs before trading deadlines. The Hoppers not only lost Seymour, their offensive catalyst, but also promising first baseman Josh Naylor (.269, 9 homers, 54 RBIs) and pitcher Chris Paddack (2-0, 0.95 ERA, 48 strikeouts in 28 1/3 innings) because of trades the Marlins made. Most seasons have their unusual aspects and for the Hoppers it was two position players winding up with pitching victories. On June 8 at Hickory, during a 14-inning game when the bullpen was depleted, third baseman Aaron Blanton came in and retired all four hitters he faced in the 12th and 13th innings. Utility man Giovanny Alfonzo pitched a perfect 14th inning, picking up a strikeout. The Hoppers won 6-5 with Blanton earning the win and Alfonzo picking up the save. And Hickory first baseman Josh Altmann was charged with loss, so position players got the win, the save and the loss in the same game, a unique occurrence. Six days later, on June 14 against Asheville in Greensboro, Alfonzo was called on again in the 14th inning. He surrendered a run but the Hoppers rallied for two in the bottom of the inning to give him the victory to go along with his earlier save. Through it all, fans kept coming out to watch. Despite losing five openings to bad weather, plus several other rain-delayed starts, the Hoppers finished second in the SAL in total attendance (336,121) and average attendance (5,171) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 33

34 GREENVILLE DRIVE Fluor Field at the West End 935 S. Main Street, Suite 202 Greenville, SC Telephone: (864) Facsimile: (864) Press Box: (864) Website: CRAIG BROWN Owner/President ERIC JARINKO General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY Owner/President... Craig Brown General Manager... Eric Jarinko Vice President, Finance.... Eric Blagg Vice President, Marketing... Jeff Brown Vice President, Operations/Grounds.... Greg Burgess Vice President, Sales.... Kevin Jenko Director, Sponsor Services Rebecca Ellefson Director, Sponsor Services Alex Fiedler Director, Inside Sales.... Zach Sprunger Special Events/Community Relations Manager...Jennifer Brown Media Relations Manager.... Cameron White Creative Services Manager.... James Fowler Special Events Coordinator.... Alex Cluxton Account Executive.... Thomas Berryhill Account Executive.... Houghton Flanagan Account Executive....Matthew Tezza Inside Sale Representative... Tim Britton Inside Sale Representative...Micah Gold Inside Sale Representative...Jeb Maloney Merchandise Manager...Corey Brothers Box Office Manager....Katie Cox Merchandise and Box Office Manager... Steve Seman Assistant Director, Food and Beverage....Rebekah Miller Food and Beverage Manager....Kyle May Hospitality Manager... Heather Bright Associate Head Groundskeeper.... Chris Rinebold Operations Manager.... Russell Bennett Clubhouse Manager... Bob Wagner Accounting Manager.... Adam Baird Office Manager... Amanda Medlin FLUOR FIELD AT THE WEST END GROUND RULES 1) Fly ball that hits foul pole above painted mark is a home run. 2) Fly ball that hits foul pole below painted mark and bounces back onto playing field is in play. 3) Fair ball that bounds over a fence is two bases. 4) Fair ball that goes through one of the doors in the outfield fence is two bases. 5) Ball going through the scoreboard either on the bound or on the fly is two bases. 6) Ball lodged in, or behind tarp, is a dead ball. Player must have two feet on the ground to make a catch in tarp area. 7) Ball lodged in, on or behind backstop is a dead ball. 8) Player may reach into dugout to catch foul pop fly. 9) Player cannot enter the dugout steps to catch any foul pop fly South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

35 GREENVILLE DRIVE 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT DEL DEL DEL ASH ASH ASH AUG AUG CSC CSC CSC DEL LEX LEX LEX ASH ASH ASH AUG AUG LWD LWD LWD DEL CSC HIC HIC HIC AUG AUG ASH LEX LEX LEX ROM ROM ROM DEL DEL DEL ASH ASH ASH AUG AUG COL COL COL ROM ROM ROM GBO GBO GBO AUG AUG AUG ASH KAN KAN KAN CSC CSC CSC ROM CSC CSC CSC AUG CSC ROM ROM ROM CSC ASH ASH ASH ASH LEX JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT LEX ASH ASH CSC CSC CSC ASH ASH LEX LEX ROM ROM ROM LEX LEX CSC KAN KAN KAN ROM ROM ROM ASH ASH LEX LEX KAN KAN KAN HIC ROM CSC CSC CSC WV WV Home Road HIC HIC GBO GBO GBO HIC WV WV COL COL COL AUG AUG HIC HIC HIC CSC CSC CSC AUG ROM ROM ROM CSC ASH Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday Saturday 7:05 PM Sunday 4:05 PM Doubleheaders Monday-Saturday 5:05 PM Sunday 3:05 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 26, 2017 (Wed) 2:05 PM May 29, 2017 (Mon) 2:05 PM July 17, 2017 (Mon) 11:05 AM FIELD MANAGER DARREN FENSTER The 38-year old Fenster is in his fourth season as manager of the Drive, which includes a record in He has posted consecutive winning seasons at the helm in Greenville, as he led the club to a record in The 2017 season will be Fenster s sixth in the Red Sox organization. He made his managerial debut in 2013 with the GCL Red Sox and piloted the club to a record and a berth in the league s championship series. His organizational debut came with the Drive as the team s hitting coach in Under his watch, the Drive hit.263 as a team and finished among the South Atlantic League leaders in doubles (270, 2nd), walks (519, 3rd), stolen bases (188, 4th) and on-base percentage (.343, 5th). Before joining the Red Sox, Fenster spent six seasons on the staff of his alma mater, Rutgers University, as the Director of Baseball Operations and Assistant Coach. One of the top players in Scarlet Knights history, he was a two-time All-American and the Big East Player of the Year in A former shortstop, he set school records in several offensive categories that still stand today, including career hits (315), single-season hits (101), and doubles (65). Drafted in the 12th round by Kansas City Royals following his All-American season in 2000, Fenster advanced to the Double-A level in the Royals system and was a Carolina League All-Star in both 2002 and 2004 as a member of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Following a breakout season in 2004 where he hit a career-best.302 between Class-A Wilmington and Class-AA Wichita, Fenster was a non-roster invitee to the Royals major league Spring Training camp in Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Athletic Trainer S&C Coach Walter Miranda Wilton Veras Phil Millan Anthony Rivero 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 35

36 2016 Greenville Drive W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Baldwin, Roldani # Basabe, Luis Alejandro # Basabe, Luis Alexander Chavis, Michael * De La Guerra, Chad * Gunsolus, Mitchell Kemp, Trent Lovullo, Nick Matheny, Tate Miller, Derek Monge, Joseph # Nunez, Jhon * Ockimey, Josh * Ray, Jayce Rei, Austin # Rivera, Jeremy Spoon, Tyler Washington, Kyri Watkins, J.T Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Almonte, Jose Bautista, Gerson * Boyd, Logan Brakeman, Marc Cosart, Jake * De Jesus, Enmanuel Diaz, Victor Espinoza, Anderson Fernandez, Jeffry Glorius, Austin Gonzalez, Daniel * Jimenez, Dedgar Kelley, Trevor * Kent, Matt Lau, Adam Leclerc, Anyelo McEachern, Kuehl Nogosek, Stephen * Poyner, Bobby Raudes, Roniel Romero, Dioscar Watkins, J.T Team Total , , ,128 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter DIRECTIONS TO FLUOR FIELD AT THE WEST END From points North I-85 South to I-385 North (Exit 51 toward downtown Greenville)... I-385 North becomes North Street... Turn Left onto Church Street... Turn Right onto University Ridge... County Square Parking on the right. From points South I-85 North to I-185 toward downtown Greenville... Continue straight as I-185 becomes Mills Avenue... Turn Left onto Augusta Road... Turn Right onto Harris Street... County Square Parking on the left South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

37 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Greenville News... Jim Rice... (864) Greenville News... Mandrallius Robinson (864) Greenville News... Scott Keepfer... (864) Spartanburg Herald Journal... Bob Dalton... (864) TELEVISION WSPA-TV (CBS)... Pete Yanity... (864) WYFF-TV (NBC).... Brad Fralick... (864) WHNS-TV (FOX).... Aaron Cheslock... (864) SEASON IN REVIEW Fresh off an outstanding 2015 season, the Greenville Drive entered 2016 with more high expectations, as the extremely deep talent pool in the Red Sox organization provided the Drive with another talented group of players, and third-year manager Darren Fenster piloted the club a record, which marked the club's second consecutive winning season. The Drive received outstanding seasons up and down the roster, and the offense was a force to be reckoned with. Outfielder Kyri Washington was selected by Drive fans as the team s Player of the Year for Washington led the Drive with 73 RBI and a.487 slugging percentage, and he belted 16 homers while notching a.262 average, 20 doubles, nine triples and 16 stolen bases. The Drive outfield was productive all season long, and Luis Alexander Basabe and Tate Matheny were named South Atlantic League All-Stars following the season. Basabe posted team-high totals in stolen bases (25) and runs (61) while hitting.258 with 12 homers and 52 RBI, and Matheny led the club with a.277 batting average and 114 hits to go with five homers, 52 RBI and 21 steals. Fellow outfielder Trenton Kemp used a strong second half to finish the season with 13 homers and 52 RBI, both of which ranked third on the Drive. First baseman Josh Ockimey provided some sock in the middle of the lineup all year, and he finished 2016 by leading the team with 18 homers, 25 doubles and 88 walks, which led the South Atlantic League and set a new Drive single-season record. Ockimey also posted a.367 on-base percentage and drove home 62 runs. Third basemen Michael Chavis and Mitchell Gunsolus produced for much of the season as well. Chavis earned a promotion to Salem in late August after hitting.244 with eight homers, and Gunsolus smacked 11 long balls on the season to give the Drive five players in double-digit homers. Shortstop Jeremy Rivera played strong defense all year long, and he hit.295 in the second half to finish the season with a.260 average. A highlight of the 2016 season on the mound was left-hander Logan Boyd breaking the Drive's single-season record for victories in a season. He set the mark in dominating fashion, allowing just three hits and one run with six strikeouts in six innings on August 11th against Charleston to notch his 13th victory. The previous record was 12, set by Felix Doubront in 2008 and matched by Henry Owens in Boyd was joined in the starting rotation by a strong season from 18 year-old right-hander Roniel Raudes. He won 11 games in 2016 and posted a 3.65 ERA with 104 strikeouts in 113 1/3 innings, and he was selected as the Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year. The rotation also received a very good second half from right-hander Daniel Gonzalez, who logged a 2.65 ERA over nine starts after the break. The bullpen was outstanding for most of the season. Four key relief pitchers were rewarded with promotions for their outstanding efforts, including right-handers Jake Cosart (2.05 ERA, 76 strikeouts in 52 2/3 innings), Jeffry Fernandez (2.92 ERA in 28 appearances) and Anyelo Leclerc (1.77 ERA, eight saves) as well as left-hander Bobby Poyner (0.35 ERA, 11 saves). Hard-throwing right-hander Victor Diaz came on in a big way for the Drive after the All-Star break, boasting a 1.42 ERA and eight saves in 21 appearances, and he struck out 63 over 60 1/3 innings for the season. The Drive welcomed over 331,000 fans through the Fluor Field gates during the 2016 season, averaging over 4,800 fans a contest to place third in the South Atlantic League in attendance South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 37

38 HAGERSTOWN SUNS Municipal Stadium 274 East Memorial Drive, Hagerstown, MD Telephone: (301) Facsimile: (301) Press Box: (301) Website: BRUCE QUINN Owner TRAVIS PAINTER General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY President/Owner... Bruce Quinn General Manager... Travis Painter Assistant G.M., Head Groundskeeper... Brian Saddler Manager, Media Relations/Broadcasting... Kevin Gehl Manager, Game Day Production & Promotions... Tom Burtman Group Sales Manager... Shane Ganley Sponsorship Sales Manager... Ross Combs Community Relations Manager/Graphic Designer... Isabel Paterson Assistant Head Groundskeeper Mark Rabideau FIELD MANAGER PATRICK ANDERSON Born: January 6, 1973 Patrick Anderson begins his fourth season in Hagerstown looking to bring the Suns back for another playoff push. The Suns finished the season with an record, the best record in the South Atlantic League in Prior to his stint with the Suns, Anderson led the Rookie-level GCL Nationals to a 49-9 (.845) record and a Gulf Coast League Championship in 2013, his first season as a member of the Nationals organization...the 49-9 record established a Minor League Baseball record for the best domestic regular-season winning percentage. He also was previously the Head Baseball Coach at Hofstra (NY) University from and from , Anderson worked in the Kansas City organization as a minor league hitting and catching instructor, mentoring players such as Carlos Beltran, Mike Sweeney, Billy Butler, Chad Tracy, Donnie Murphy, Lew Ford, and Greg Zaun, among others. Prior to his stint with the Royals, Anderson spent 4 seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Hofstra. During the summer of 2000, he worked as the hitting coach for the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod League where he worked with former National Chad Tracy. Anderson began his collegiate coaching career at Gannon (PA) University, where he worked as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from Throughout his coaching career, Anderson has worked with several youth baseball organizations and academies throughout the East Coast. Anderson, a native of nearby Silver Spring, MD, was an All-Met Selection for Paint Branch High School in Montgomery County. He graduated from Mars Hill (NC) College in 1997 where he earned degrees in business administration and physical education and currently resides in Levittown, NY... Anderson s wife, Larissa, is currently the Head Softball Coach at Hofstra University. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach Sam Narron Amaury Garcia Don Neidig Jorge Vasquez South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

39 HAGERSTOWN SUNS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT ASH ASH ASH ROM ROM ROM HIC HIC COL COL COL ASH LWD LWD LWD DEL DEL DEL HIC HIC ROM ROM ROM ASH COL GBO GBO GBO LWD LWD DEL LWD LWD LWD DEL DEL DEL ASH ASH ASH LWD LWD LWD LWD LWD KAN KAN KAN LEX LEX DEL KAN KAN KAN LEX LEX LEX LWD DEL DEL DEL WV WV WV LEX GBO GBO GBO LEX WV DEL DEL DEL GBO DEL DEL DEL DEL LWD JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT LWD HIC HIC LWD LWD LWD LEX LEX LWD LWD GBO GBO GBO KAN KAN LWD DEL DEL DEL WV WV WV LEX LEX KAN KAN CSC CSC CSC LEX WV HIC HIC HIC KAN KAN Home Road LEX LEX CSC CSC CSC AUG KAN KAN LWD LWD LWD WV WV AUG AUG AUG WV WV WV WV DEL DEL DEL WV HIC Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Sunday 2:05 PM Monday-Saturday (April) 6:05 PM Saturday s (All Season) 6:05 PM Monday-Friday(May-September) 7:05 PM Doubleheaders 5:05 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April (Wed) 10:35 AM May 8, 2017 (Mon) 10:35 AM June 12, 2017 (Mon) 2:05 PM July 4, 2017 (Tue) 4:05 PM August 2, 2017 (Wed) 10:35 AM September 4, 2017 (Mon) 2:05 PM MUNICIPAL STADIUM GROUND RULES 1) A ball entering the dugout or striking any equipment inside the dugout is a dead ball. 2) A ball striking the protective screen in front of the dugouts and rebounding onto the playing field is in play. 3) A ball striking any part of the netting behind home plate or press box is a dead ball. 4) A ball lodging in the field tarp or entering the field tarp cylinder is a dead ball. 5) A catch will not be allowed if a player has placed any footing on the field tarp or field tarp cylinder. However, a player may lean on or over the field tarp to make a catch. 6) A ball lodging into the fence leading to the grounds area is a dead ball. 7) A ball lodging in the protective padding on the outfield fence or under the outfield fence is a dead ball. 8) A batted ball in flight must pass over the front fence in left field and right field to be a home run. The area between two vertical yellow lines on the outfield fence designates what is defined as center field. The ball must pass over the entire center field wall above the yellow horizontal line to be a home run. If a ball does not pass over the wall in center field and bounces back onto the playing field, the ball is in play. DIRECTIONS TO MUNICIPAL STADIUM From I-70 Take the US 40 West exit 32B (Dual Highway)... Go approximately 2 miles... Turn left on Eastern Boulevard... Turn right on Memorial Boulevard... Stadium will be on the right. From I-81 Take the US 40 East exit 6A... Travel US 40 through downtown... Turn right on Eastern Boulevard... Turn right on Memorial Boulevard... Stadium will be on the right South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 39

40 2016 Hagerstown Suns W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB * Agustin, Telmito Beckwith, Tyler * Davidson, Austin DeBruin, Grant * Dent, Cody Encarnacion, Randy * Gardner, Jeff Gutierrez, Kelvin La Bruna, Angelo Lora, Edwin Mesa, Narciso Noll, Jake * Page, Matthew # Perkins, Blake Reetz, Jakson * Reistetter, Matt * Ripken, Ryan Robles, Victor Ruiz, Adderling * Sagdal, Ian * Schrock, Max * Sundberg, Jack Tillero, Jorge * Wiseman, Rhett Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Acevedo, Carlos Avila, Pedro * Bach, Connor Baez, Joan * Borne, Grant Bourque, James * Crownover, Matthew DeRosier, Matthew Dickey, Robbie Giolito, Lucas * Guilbeau, Taylor * Hearn, Taylor Held, Sam Howell, Jacob Johansen, Jake Lambert, Trey Lee, Andrew Martin, J.D Pantoja, Jorge Pena, Ronald Peterson, Tommy Reyes, Luis Rivera, Mariano Rodriguez, Jefry Ross, Joe * Silvestre, Hector * Solis, Sammy Torres, Luis VanVossen, Mick Walby, Philip * Watson, Tyler Team Total ,208 1, ,044 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

41 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPER Herald Mail.... Andy Mason... (301) RADIO WJEJ 1240AM.... Lou Scally... (301) TELEVISION WHAG-TV 25 (NBC)... Dorian Craft... (301) SEASON IN REVIEW The 2016 Hagerstown Suns won more regular season games than any other team in the South Atlantic League. Under the guidance of third-year manager Patrick Anderson, the Suns reached the postseason for the fourth time in five years by tallying a regular season win-loss record of The Suns started red-hot with a 16-7 record in the month of April and again caught fire in June to hold off the Delmarva Shorebirds for the first half Northern Division title by just one-half game in the standings (43-27). The Suns capped off their outstanding first half by taking over the SAL All-Star Game on June 21. Eight Suns players earned a trip to the midsummer classic in Lexington, Kentucky, including infielder Max Schrock, who batted a team-best.327 in the first half. Outfielder Victor Robles also batted better than.300 before the All-Star break while stealing 18 bases, good for fourth-most in the league. Two Suns pitchers were selected to the Northern Division All-Star squad, including right-handed starter Jefry Rodriguez, who posted an ERA of 3.13 in 69 innings during the first half, while reliever Mariano Rivera III, son of former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, struck out 25 batters in 33.1 innings pitched. Anderson managed the Northern Division All-Star team for the second time in three years, assisted by his hitting coach Amaury Garcia and pitching coach Sam Narron. The Suns staff guided the Northern All-Stars to a 2-1 victory over the Southern Division thanks to Schrock, who went 2-for-3 at the plate, notching both RBI hits to earn MVP honors. Rivera pitched a perfect seventh inning with one strikeout. With a playoff spot secured, the Suns began the second half with seven wins in their first nine games. After Schrock and Robles were promoted to A-Advanced Potomac in late June, infielder Ian Sagdal took over as offensive spark plug for the Suns, lighting up SAL pitchers with a.376 batting average and a whopping OPS in July. Sagdal finished the season with a.303 batting average, good for fifth-best in the SAL, along with the fourth-best OPS in the league at.836. The Washington State alum and 16th-round-pick by the Washington Nationals during the 2015 MLB Draft earned Team MVP honors from the Hagerstown Suns Fan Club following the 2016 season. Suns pitchers stole the show in the month of August as the complete staff posted a season-best 2.76 ERA. Right-handed starter Joan Baez paced the pitchers with a 1.74 ERA in 31 innings. Pedro Avila missed the final month of the season after moving to the disabled list, but his early work carried him to Pitcher of the Year honors from the Hagerstown Suns Fan Club. Avila tallied a 7-7 record with a 3.48 ERA in 20 starts. The Nationals later traded the 19-year-old righty from Venezuela to the San Diego Padres in exchange for catcher Derek Norris. The Suns finished the second half with a record, good for second place in the Northern Division behind the Lakewood BlueClaws. That set up a postseason matchup between the Suns and BlueClaws to decide the division championship. In Game 1 of the best-of-three series, Rhett Wiseman slapped an RBI single in the top of the first, but the BlueClaws tallied six unanswered runs for a 6-1 victory in Lakewood, New Jersey. Facing elimination, the Suns returned home to Hagerstown for Game 2, but a Sagdal solo homer and an RBI bunt single by Tyler Beckwith weren t enough as Lakewood led the entire game for a 5-2 win, securing a trip to the SAL Championship Series for the BlueClaws. Optimism is high around Hagerstown for the 2017 Suns season with exciting new changes coming to the game day experience at historic Municipal Stadium. Last August, the Nationals signed a two-year extension on their Player Development Contract with the Suns through the 2018 season. Some of our best players have spent time learning how to play the game the Nationals Way while in Hagerstown, said Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo. The Suns play an integral role in developing the next wave of talent to advance through our system South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 41

42 HICKORY CRAWDADS L.P. Frans Stadium 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC Telephone: (828) Facsimile: (828) Press Box: (828) Website: DON BEAVER President MARK SEAMAN General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY General Manager...Mark Seaman Assistant General Manager.... Charlie Downs Business Manager.... Donna White Executive Director of Sales & Merchandise... Douglas Locascio Director of Creative Services & Media Relations...Crystal Lin Director of Food and Beverage... Kevin McAlee Director of Group Sales... Robby Willis Director of Promotions & Community Relations...Cady Ray Group Sales Executive.... Mitchell Lister Corporate Sales Executive... Tyler Bishop Head Groundskeeper.... Corey Church FIELD MANAGER SPIKE OWEN Owen, originally named the Crawdads manager for the 2016 season, spent last year with the Texas Rangers as the interim third base coach. He made his managerial debut with the Class-A Advanced High Desert Mavericks in 2015, where he guided the team to a record and a Second Half South Division title in the California League. Owen originally joined the Rangers organization in 2009 and served two seasons as minor league infield coordinator before spending four years as a member of the coaching staff at Triple-A Round Rock. Drafted by Seattle in the 1st round (6th overall selection) in the 1982 Draft, Owen went on to hit.246 with 46 home runs and 439 RBI over 1,544 big league games. In addition to almost four seasons with the Mariners ( ), he also spent time in the Boston ( ), Montreal ( ), New York - AL (1993) and California ( ) organizations before ending his playing career with the Rangers Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City in Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Coach Jose Jaimes Kenny Hook Sharnol Adriana Athletic Trainer Dustin Vissering Strength & Conditioning Coach Adam Noel DIRECTIONS TO L.P. FRANS STADIUM From I-40 in either direction, get off at exit 123B, Route 321 North... Merge into the far left lane heading North on Route Go straight for approximately 4 miles... Make a left at the fifth stop light (Pizza Hut on your right, CVS on your left)... Stadium is 1/2 mile up on the right South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

43 HICKORY CRAWDADS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT GBO GBO GBO WV WV WV HAG HAG DEL DEL DEL GBO COL COL COL KAN KAN KAN* HAG HAG CSC CSC CSC GBO DEL GVL GVL GVL LEX LEX WV WV WV KAN KAN KAN GBO GBO GBO KAN KAN KAN LEX LEX GBO GBO GBO LWD LWD KAN ROM ROM ROM COL COL COL KAN LEX LEX LEX ASH ASH ASH LWD AUG AUG AUG COL ASH KAN KAN KAN AUG KAN KAN KAN KAN WV JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT WV HAG HAG LEX LEX LEX GBO GBO WV WV KAN KAN KAN DEL DEL LEX GBO GBO GBO COL COL COL GBO GBO DEL DEL ASH ASH ASH GVL COL HAG HAG HAG GBO GBO Home Road GVL GVL ASH ASH ASH GVL GBO GBO DEL DEL DEL COL COL *Doubleheader on April GVL GVL GVL LWD LWD LWD COL CSC CSC CSC LWD HAG Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday-Wednesday (1st Half) 6:00 PM Monday-Wednesday (2nd Half) 7:00 PM Thursday-Friday (All Year) 7:00 PM Saturday (1st Half) 6:00 PM Saturday (2nd Half) 7:00 PM Sunday (1st Half) 3:00 PM Sunday (2nd Half) 5:00 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 15, 2017 (Sat) DH 5:00 PM April 26, 2017 (Wed) 10:30 AM May 16, 2017 (Tues) 10:30 AM May 31, 2017 (Wed) 10:30 AM June 7, 2017 (Wed) 10:30 AM July 10, 2017 (Mon) 12:00 PM August 5, 2017(Sat) 6:00 PM August 9, 2017 (Wed) 12:00 PM September 4, 2017 (Mon) 1:00 PM L.P. FRANS STADIUM GROUND RULES 1) All South Atlantic League baseball games at L. P. Frans Stadium are played under the official rules of Major League Baseball and the Game Operations Guidelines set forth by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. 2) Home Runs: Any ball hit above and beyond the first level of the outfield fence is to be ruled a home run. 3) Dugouts: If a ball is hit toward either the first base or third base dugout, it may be caught for an out only if the defensive player catches the ball with both feet on the top step of the dugout. The defensive player may not go below the first step of the dugout in order to make a catch. If a catch is made, with both feet on the top step, but the player s momentum carries him into the dugout, he may still make a throw back into play. 4) No player may lean on, or climb on, the field tarp to make a play. Any batted or thrown ball that becomes lodged in the tarp or enters the tarp cylinder shall be considered a dead ball. The field tarp is located in foul territory down the first base line. 5) If a ball hit in fair territory rolls or bounces into the bullpen it is to be ruled a ground rule double. The bullpen benches located on the warning track are to be considered part of the bullpen. 6) Thrown balls into the net in front of the stands above the first and third base dugouts are dead balls. 7) Any baseball that hits off the backstop netting due to a pitch or throw is a live ball. Any ball to hit the netting off a bat will ruled a dead ball South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 43

44 2016 Hickory Crawdads W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Almonte, Jose Altmann, Josh * Arroyo, Carlos Clark, LeDarious * Day, Darius # De La Rosa, Frandy Forbes, Ti'Quan # Garia, Chris Ibanez, Andy * Jenkins, Eric Lacrus, Sherman Lindley, London McKay, Connor Moore, Dylan Moorman, Chuck Perez, Brallan * Pinto, Eduard Sanchez, Tyler Silva, Luis Turner, Xavier Valencia, Ricardo Yrizarri, Yeyson Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Altmann, Josh Ball, Matt Ball, Matt Bass, Blake * Benjamin, Wes Brummett, Garrett * Choplick, Adam Davis, Tyler Dula, Chris Fairbanks, Peter Ferguson, Tyler Hernandez, Jonathan * Jones, James Juan, Johan Lanphere, Luke Lopez, Omarlin * Martin, Brett Martinez, Emerson McKay, Connor Moore, Dylan Moorman, Chuck * Palumbo, Joe Payano, Pedro * Richman, Jason Shortslef, Jacob * Springs, Jeffrey Swanson, Erik Tate, Dillon * Torres, Christian Werner, John Team Total ,245 1, ,183 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

45 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Hickory Daily Record... Chris Hobbs... (828) Observer News Enterprise... Cody Dalton... (828) RADIO WHKY... Jason Savage... (828) WMNC... Joe Cooper... (828) WNNC/ WAIZ.... Dave Lingafelt... (828) WKVS... Steve Zuchin.... (828) TELEVISION MTN-TV... Bill Fisher... (828) WHKY... Jason Savage... (828) SEASON IN REVIEW The Hickory Crawdads finished the 2016 season in third place overall with a record while also producing their seventh straight winning season and an impressive 14 straight winning halves. First-year manager Steve Mintz was as at the helm and his aggressive approach on the base paths was the narrative of the season. The Dads stole a league-leading 216 bases, 44 more than second place Hagerstown. Leading the charge was nd round draft pick Eric Jenkins. The speedster swiped 51 stolen bases, tops in the league. Also ranking in the top 10 stolen bases category was INF Dylan Moore with 37 (tied for 3rd in the league) and OF LeDarious Clark with 25 (tied for 9th). The Dads were well-represented at the All-Star Game with 5 representatives, including RHP Pedro Payano, LHP Jeffrey Springs, RHP Erik Swanson, SS Yeyson Yrizarri, and C Tyler Sanchez. Before landing on the disabled list in July, Payano was one of the best pitchers in the league, highlighted by his nearly unhittable performance on April 27th. The Dominican Republic native was named SAL Pitcher of the Week on May 1st after throwing a complete game, 1-hit shutout with 11Ks against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Springs was dominant out of the bullpen, posting a 1.24 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, and a.112 batting average against. He allowed an earned run in only 2 of his 17 relief appearances and recorded 10 perfect outings before his promotion to High A after the All-Star break. Swanson turned in a solid year in his first professional season as a starting pitcher. He posted a 6-4 record along with a 3.43 ERA before being traded, along with teammate Dillon Tate, to the New York Yankees in exchange for Carlos Beltran. Other notable players to receive SAL weekly awards and soon after, a promotion to Double-A Frisco, were OF Eduard Pinto and 2B Andy Ibanez. Before departing Hickory, Pinto led the team in batting average (.337), on-base percentage (.392), slugging percentage (.478), and OPS (.870). The Venezuela native was named SAL Player of the Week on July 10th after batting.567/.581/.833 with two home runs, two doubles, and eight RBI over the seven game stretch. Ibanez ranked among the league leaders in nearly every major offensive category before his promotion to Frisco on June 7th. The Cuba native was named Player of the Week on April 18th after his red-hot start to the season. Nine former Crawdads made their major league debut in 2016, bringing the total number to 150: Jorge Alfaro ( Dad), Richard Bleier (2009), Wilfredo Boscan (2009), Cody Ege (2013), Justin Grimm (2011), Jose Leclerc (2013), Nomar Mazara ( ), Yohander Mendez ( ), and Dustin Molleken ( ) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 45

46 KANNAPOLIS INTIMIDATORS Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System 2888 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC Telephone: (704) Facsimile: (704) Press Box: (704) Website: REESE SMITH Managing Partner RANDY LONG Chief Operating Officer FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY Chief Operating Officer.... Randy Long Chief Revenue Officer... Mike demaine Director of Communications, Broadcaster... Josh Feldman Director of Operations....Darren Cozart Head Groundskeeper & Stadium Operations... Billy Ball Box Office Manager.... Michael Wolf Accounting Manager/Human Resources... Becky Peterson Group Sales Manager... Shenika Worthy FIELD MANAGER JUSTIN JIRSCHELE Justin Jirschele has been named the 12th manager of the Kannapolis Intimidators. In addition to becoming the first former Intimidators player to manage the club, Jirshele (pronounced "JIRSH-lee") will likely be the youngest manager in affiliated Minor League Baseball during the 2017 season, opening the season at age 26 and turning 27 on April 15. Jirschele, who played infield for Kannapolis in 2013, began his coaching career in 2015 as the hitting coach of Advanced Rookie Great Falls and spent the 2016 campaign in the same role for the Intimidators. Jirschele, son of Kansas City Royals third base coach Mike Jirschele, spent parts of four seasons in the White Sox minor league system, batting.277 with 70 RBI and 77 runs scored in 184 career games. The former infielder played 15 games with Kannapolis in 2013 before earning a promotion to Class A-Advanced Winston-Salem. He reached as high as AAA Charlotte in both 2014 and 2015 as a player before beginning his coaching career. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Athletic Trainer S&C Coach Matt Zaleski Jamie Dismuke Joe Geck Goldy Simmons South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

47 KANNAPOLIS INTIMIDATORS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT LWD LWD LWD AUG AUG AUG ASH ASH GBO GBO GBO LWD ROM ROM ROM HIC HIC HIC* ASH ASH AUG AUG AUG ROM GBO LWD LWD LWD DEL DEL ASH ASH ASH HIC HIC HIC ROM ROM ROM HIC HIC HIC DEL DEL HAG HAG HAG WV WV HIC HAG HAG HAG LWD LWD LWD HIC GVL GVL GVL GBO GBO GBO WV COL COL COL LWD GBO HIC HIC HIC COL HIC HIC HIC HIC DEL JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT DEL DEL DEL GBO GBO GBO LWD LWD DEL DEL HIC HIC HIC HAG HAG GBO GVL GVL GVL GBO GBO GBO LWD LWD HAG HAG GVL GVL GVL COL GBO LWD LWD LWD HAG HAG Home Road COL COL WV WV WV COL HAG HAG GBO GBO GBO LWD LWD *Doubleheader on April COL COL COL LEX LEX LEX LWD GBO GBO GBO LEX DEL Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday Saturday 7:05 PM Sunday 5:05 PM Doubleheaders One hour earlier GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 12, 2017 (Wed) 10:05 AM April 23, 2017 (Sun) 2:05 PM May 7, 2017 (Sun) 2:05 PM May 24, 2017 (Wed) 10:05 AM June 18, 2017 (Sun) 2:05 PM July 25, 2017 (Tues) 12:05 PM INTIMIDATORS STADIUM GROUND RULES 1) The top of the dugout is a dead ball. A player may lean into the dugout to make a catch. If a ball enters the dugout then the ball is dead. If a ball hits off the dugout netting then it is a live ball. 2) Any baseball that hits off the backstop netting due to a pitch or throw is a live ball. Any ball to hit the netting off a bat will be ruled a dead ball. 3) The bullpen areas are out of play. 4) A ball that becomes lodged behind or under the tarp is considered a dead ball. The fielder should notify the umpires by raising his arms if this occurs. A player may lean on the tarp to make a catch, but is not permitted to stand on the tarp. 5) Any ball that enters the area down the right field line where the batting cages are stored is considered a dead ball. The fielder is required to raise his arms to notify the umpires. 6) Any ball that gets lodged between the field and the padding is a dead ball. The fielder should notify the umpires by raising his arms. DIRECTIONS TO INTIMIDATORS STADIUM From I-85 South Take Exit 63 (Kannapolis)... Turn right at the stop sign off exit ramp, take 1st right onto Stadium Drive...Take Stadium Drive to stadium entrance. From I-85 North Take Exit 63 (Kannapolis)... Turn left at the stop sign off exit ramp, then turn right onto Stadium Drive...Take Stadium Drive to the stadium entrance South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 47

48 2016 Kannapolis Intimidators W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Adolfo, Micker * Califano, Frank Call, Alex Cruz, Johan Daily, Cody Dexter, Sam * Dutto, Max Fincher, Jake Fish, Zach * Flores, Dante Gonzalez, Daniel Lassiter, Landon Massey, Grant Mendick, Danny Nolan, Nate * O'Connell, Sean * Orvis, Sikes Perez, Carlos Remillard, Zach * Rodriguez, Antonio # Rondon, Cleuluis Ruchim, Kyle # Schroeder, Casey Silverio, Louis * Strong, Bradley Suiter, Michael * Sullivan, Tyler * Woods, K.J * Woods, K.J Zangari, Corey Zavala, Seby Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Ball, Matt * Banks, Tanner Barrow, Dylan Beatty, Max Charleston, Jack Cherry, Taylore Comito, Chris Dopico, Danny Easterling, Brannon * Frebis, Johnathan Hamilton, Ian Hansen, Alec Hasler, Drew * Hinchley, Ryan * Horejsei, Michael * Katz, Alex Lambert, Jimmy * Lechich, Louie Martinez, Luis Mendonca, Tanner Morrison, Mike Peralta, Yelmison Quintero, Brandon * Riga, Ryan * Rocha, Jaider Thompson, Zach Wright, Ben Team Total , , ,053 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

49 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Mooresville Tribune.... Larry Sullivan... (704) Salisbury Post... Dennis Davidson... (704) Charlotte Observer... Harry Pickett.... (704) Independent Tribune... C. Jemal Horton... (704) Stanly Co. News & Press.... Charles Curcio... (704) RADIO WRKB (1460 AM).... Carl Ford... (704) WFNZ (610 AM, 1660 AM)... DJ Stout.... (704) WKKT (96.9 FM)... Paul Schadt... (704) WSAT (1280 AM).... Buddy Poole... (704) WSTP (1490 AM).... Howard Platt... (704) WZGV (730 AM).... Mario Washington... (704) TELEVISION Time Warner Cable News.... Mike Solarte... (704) WCNC-TV 6 (NBC)... Nick Carboni.... (704) WBTV-TV 3 (CBS).... Delano Little.... (704) WSOC-TV 9 (ABC).... Phil Orban.... (704) WCCB-TV 18 (CW)... Brandon Davidow... (704) WJZY-TV 46 (FOX).... Chuck Howard... (704) SEASON IN REVIEW The Kannapolis Intimidators wrapped up the 2016 season with pitcher Brannon Easterling capturing the South Atlantic League ERA title, the first Intimidators arm to lead the circuit since Easterling, the only Sally Leaguer to post a sub-2.00 ERA, finished the season 7-3 with a 1.86 ERA in 34 games (18 starts) as part of a pitching staff that spun innings, an Intimidators era record (2001-present). On the field, the Intimidators finished 58-82, including a strong push during the Second Half that featured Kannapolis taking over first place in the SAL Northern Division standings in August for the first time since the 2009 season. For the first time in more than a decade, the Intimidators saw a pitcher spin a 9-inning complete game shutout when left-hander Tanner Banks went the distance on April 20 at West Virginia. The southpaw limited the Power only four hits en route to earning South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week honors for April He was also the first Intimidators arm with a 9-inning outing since Later in the season, outfielder Antonio Rodriguez was named South Atlantic League Player of the Week for July the only other weekly plaudit for an Intimidators player in Team records fell in 2016 as Kannapolis pounded out a franchise-best 24 hits on July 26 at Delmarva en route to a 16-3 win. On August 14, the Intimidators turned five double plays in a 2-1 win over Lakewood, equaling the most by a Kannapolis team on record (since 2005). In the last 12 seasons, there have only been 25 games in the SAL where a team has turned five or more double plays with Kannapolis accomplishing the feat now three times (also July 28, 2009, vs. Rome and May 12, 2010, vs. Delmarva). Also, for the first time since the 2005 season, Kannapolis played two 5-hour games in one season. On April 18, Kannapolis played 16th innings in a 8-7 loss at West Virginia that took 5:01, the fifth-longest game by time and tied for fifth-longest by innings for the Intimidators on record (since 2005). The following month, Kannapolis played its second-longest game by time on record in a 17-inning 6-5 home loss to Augusta on May 31 that took 5:26. Bradley Strong found a sweet swing with home runs in three straight games from June 26-28, the first Intimidators player with three straight games with a big fly since Micah Johnson in Four Intimidators represented Kannapolis in the 57th Annual SAL All-Star Game on June 21 in Lexington, Ky. Pitcher Zach Thompson joined outfielder Landon Lassiter, infielder Danny Mendick, and catcher Seby Zavala on the Northern Division squad. Kannapolis continued to develop young talent for the Chicago White Sox in 2016 as 18 players were promoted from the Intimidators to the Class A-Advanced level during the season while a franchise record-tying eight former Intimidators made their Major League debuts. Five former Intimidators Kevan Smith, Jason Coats, Tyler Danish, Tim Anderson, and Omar Narvaez made their big league debut with the White Sox while Chris Devenski (Houston), J.B. Wendelken (Oakland), and Jose Martinez (St. Louis) found different paths to the show South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 49

50 LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS FirstEnergy Park 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ Telephone: (732) Facsimile: (732) Press Box: (732) x123 info@blueclaws.com Website: JOE FINLEY President CHRIS TAFROW General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY Chris Tafrow...General Manager Jim McNamara... VP/Ticket Sales & Service Jim DeAngelis.... VP/Community Relations Kevin Fenstermacher.... VP/Events & Operations Greg Giombarrese... Director of Communications Belinda Wiggins.... Director of Sponsorship Mike Shimkus.... Director of Food & Beverage Alexandria Montalto...Director of Merchandise Bernadette Miller.... Director of Finance Rob McGillick.... Director of Season Ticket Sales Mike Kasel...Director of Group Sales Mike Cassidy... Group Sales Manager Kevin Litus... Group Sales Manager Jacob Tannen.... Group Sales Manager Courtney Boyle.... Group Sales Manager Tyler Odle... Group Sales Manager Patrick Prendergast... Ticket Sales Manager Tommy DeCore... Ticket Sales Manager Rob Vota.... Sponsorship Sales Manager Bob Amundson.... Sponsorship Sales Manager Anthony Arena.... Sponsorship Sales Manager Kirsten Boye... Creative/Audiovisual Services Manager Jamie Stone... Marketing & Sponsorship Services Manager Jared Takacs... Hospitality Manager Garrett Herr...Box Office Manager Rich Granato... Ticket Service Coordinator Joe Pepio... Data & CRM Coordinator Kayla Reilly... Events & Operations Manager Annette Clark....Accounting Manager JoAnne Bell... Front Office Manager DIRECTIONS TO FIRSTENERGY PARK From New Jersey Turnpike Take to Exit 7A, Route 195 East...Take I-195 East to Exit 28A, Route 9 South... Follow Route 9 South for 5.9 miles to Pine Street...Turn left onto Pine St. and follow for 1.6 miles to New Hampshire Avenue...Turn left onto New Hampshire Ave. and follow to FirstEnergy Park on left. From Garden State Parkway North Garden State Parkway North to exit 90, which puts you on Chambers Bridge Road...Follow Chambers Bridge Road for 1.3 miles and turn right onto Route 70 West...Proceed to the first light, turn right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue (Route 528)...Continue 2.4 miles to FirstEnergy Park on left South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

51 LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT KAN KAN KAN CSC CSC CSC COL COL ASH ASH ASH KAN HAG HAG HAG GBO GBO GBO* COL COL GVL GVL GVL COL ASH KAN KAN KAN HAG HAG HAG HAG HAG WV WV WV COL COL COL HAG HAG HAG HAG HAG DEL DEL DEL HIC HIC WV DEL DEL DEL KAN KAN KAN HAG GBO GBO GBO DEL DEL DEL HIC DEL DEL DEL KAN DEL GBO GBO GBO DEL GBO GBO GBO GBO HAG JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT HAG GBO GBO HAG HAG HAG KAN KAN HAG HAG DEL DEL DEL GBO GBO HAG WV WV WV DEL DEL DEL KAN KAN GBO GBO ROM ROM ROM CSC DEL KAN KAN KAN DEL DEL Home Road CSC CSC ROM ROM ROM CSC DEL DEL HAG HAG HAG KAN KAN *Doubleheader on April CSC CSC CSC HIC HIC HIC KAN WV WV WV HIC GBO Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Sunday 1:05 PM Monday-Thursday (April-May) 6:35 PM Monday-Thursday (June-Sept) 7:05 PM Friday 7:05 PM Saturday (April-May) 4:05 PM Saturday (June-Sept) 7:05 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 15 (Saturday) 1:05 PM/7:05 PM DH April 19 (Wednesday) 11:05 AM May 24 (Wednesday) 11:05 AM May 28 (Sunday) 7:05 PM June 6 (Tuesday) 11:05 AM June 28 (Wednesday) 11:05 AM July 17 (Monday) 11:05 AM FIELD MANAGER MARTY MALLOY Marty Malloy joins the Phillies organization and will manage the BlueClaws in This will be Malloy's first year with the Phillies after the Florida native managed the GCL Astros from He spent Major League time with the Braves (1998) and Marlins (2002) and hit.284 over a 12 year minor league career that included time in the Braves, Tigers, Reds, Marlins, Cardinals, and Dodgers organizations. Pitching Coach Brian Sweeney Hitting Coach Nelson Prada Athletic Trainer S&C Coach Takayuki Sakurai TBD MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Asbury Park Press Chris Rotolo... (732) RADIO WOBM-AM Kevin Williams.... (848) TELEVISION News 12 New Jersey... Nick Meidanis... (732) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 51

52 2016 Lakewood BlueClaws W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB * Biter, Venn Bossart, Austin Cabral, Edgar * Coppola, Zachary # Cuicas, William Cumana, Grenny Duran, Carlos Espiritu, Jr., Luis Fisher, Joel # Garcia, Wilson Grullon, Deivi * Hayden, Brendon Hernandez, Jan Hiciano, Samuel * Laird, Mark # Marrero, Emmanuel Pujols, Jose * Randolph, Cornelius # Tobias, Josh Tomscha, Damek Tromp, Jiandido Team Total , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Anderson, Drew Arauz, Harold Arteaga, Alejandro Cabrera, Ismael * Davis, Austin Dominguez, Seranthony Dyer, Grant Espiritu, Jr., Luis Garcia, Edgar * Gilbert, Tyler Gueller, Mitch * Harris, Scott Hunter, Skylar Kilome, Franklyn Koplove, Kenny Leftwich, Luke McLoughlin, Sutter Morales, Luis * Morris, Zach Quinn, Blake Sequeira, Anthony * Singer, Jeff Tasin, Robert Taveras, Jose Tirado, Alberto Waguespack, Jacob Watson, Shane Team Total , , ,267 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

53 FIRSTENERGY PARK GROUND RULES 1) The following are home runs (except to picnic area in left-center and tiki bar in right center): - Any ball that clears the outfield wall on a fly - Any ball that hits the chain-link fence above the outfield wall on a fly - Any ball that glances off the padded wall on a fly and into the chain link fence and is wedged between the two, bounces into the field of play, or bounces over the chain link fence. 2) Regarding the elevated walls in left-center field (picnic area) and right-center field (tiki bar), for a ball to be a home run, the ball must clear the entire wall, including the upper chain-link fence. Each area features a set of vertical yellow lines to designate the elevated wall. A ball that hits to the outside of either line is a home run, and a ball that hits to the inside of either line and bounces back on the field is in play. 3) The top step of the dugout and the fence in front of the dugout is in play. A player may lean into the dugout to make a catch. Any ball caught while standing below the top step is a dead ball. Any ball that hits off the top of the dugout is a dead ball. Any ball thrown into the dugout is a dead ball. 4) Any baseball that hits off the netting (behind home plate) due to a pitch or throw is a live baseball. Any batted baseball that hits the netting will be ruled a dead ball. 5) The bullpen area is in play. However, if a ball becomes lodged under the bench or equipment in the area, it is considered a dead ball. If this occurs, the fielder must raise his arm to signal the umpires. 6) A ball lodged behind the tarp is a dead ball. The fielder is requested to raise his arm if this occurs. A player may lean on the tarp to make a catch, but is not permitted to stand on the tarp. 7) Any ball that becomes lodged between the field and the padding shall be ruled a dead ball. The fielder is requested to raise his arm to signal the umpires. 8) The handicap-access ramps on the 1st and 3rd base sides are dead-ball areas. A player cannot enter the area to make a catch, but can reach over the railing SEASON IN REVIEW The BlueClaws 2016 season started in flurries, and finished in a flourish. The team rallied after a start to make it all the way to the South Atlantic League Championship Series, where they fell two wins short of a league title, dropping the SALCS three games to one to the Rome Braves. Lakewood opened the year in Lexington and played three games in sub-40 degree temperatures. It took awhile for the team to warm up - they lost 16 of their first 20 games and were before a strong finish to the first half. Josh Tobias and Luke Leftwich, two of the three BlueClaws South Atlantic League All-Stars, were promoted at the All-Star Break. Jose Pujols, the team's third All-Star, would be with the team throughout the season and went on to break the BlueClaws single-season home run record (24). The BlueClaws opened the second half with a 4-3 road trip that included a June 25th win at Greenville. In that game, Jose Taveras fanned 15 Drive hitters, setting a new BlueClaws franchise record. He would go on to lead the league in strikeouts. That second-half opening road trip also included the first start of the year for converted reliever Alberto Tirado. Tirado, went 7-1 with a 2.19 ERA, striking out 83 hitters in 53.1 innings. He was the winning pitcher in Game One of the SAL Northern Division Championship Series against Hagerstown. Tirado wasn't the only BlueClaws pitcher to turn around his season. Franklyn Kilome, who gave up 17 earned runs in 9.2 innings of his first three starts, had a sub-3 ERA the rest of the way and was the winning pitcher in Game One of the SAL Championship Series in Rome. The BlueClaws surged to the top of the standings, taking over first place on August 14th and not relinquishing the rest of the half. They finished the season winning 18 of their last 21 games and allowed runs in one of the last 50 regular season innings they pitched - four runs Greensboro scored in the eighth inning of a game the BlueClaws led Lakewood entered the post-season hot, and swept Hagerstown in the Northern Division Championship Series, before falling to Rome in the Championship Series. Jose Pujols led the offense with 24 home runs, setting a new single-season franchise record. He also became the first BlueClaw to ever hit 12 home runs at FirstEnergy Park in a single season. The team got a late-season spark from Mark Laird, who hit.353 in 31 games after joining the team from Williamsport. While the season ended with Rome celebrating a league title at FirstEnergy Park, the BlueClaws had quite an impressive run after a very slow start, just missing a fourth league title and setting the stage for success at the upper levels of the Phillies system in the next few seasons South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 53

54 LEXINGTON LEGENDS Whitaker Bank Ballpark 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY Telephone: (859) Facsimile: (859) Press Box: (859) Website: ANDY SHEA President/CEO GARY DURBIN Exec. VP FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY President/CEO....Andy Shea Executive VP... Gary Durbin Vice President of Business Development Sarah Bosso Director of Stadium Operations and HR Manager... Shannon Kidd Accounting and Business Operations Manager... Leslie Taylor Creative Marketing Director... Ty Cobb Special Projects Manager.... Anne Mapson Director of Video Operations and I.T.... Nick Juhasz Radio Broadcaster.... Keith Elkins Ticket Operations Manager.... Mark Costagliola Head Groundskeeper.... Johnny Youngblood Clubhouse Manager..... Matt Resar Facility Specialist... Steve Moore FIELD MANAGER SCOTT THORMAN Scott Thorman is in his first season as manager of the Lexington Legends. He was the manager at rookie-level Burlington of the Appalachian League for the past two seasons, and was the bench coach in Burlington in He was a first round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2000, and played for the Braves in 2006 and He played for the Royals triple-a affiliate in Omaha in 2009 and A first baseman and outfielder, Thorman played for Canada in the 2006 World Baseball Classic and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Bench Coach Mitch Stetter Jesus Azuaje Glenn Hubbard Athletic Trainer Strength and Conditioning Coach Saburo Hagihara Jon Ervin MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Lexington Herald-Leader... Mat Graf... (859) RADIO WLXG 1300AM & WLXO 96.1 FM... Shawn Seay... (859) TELEVISION WTVQ-TV 36 (ABC)... Alex Risen... (859) WLEX-TV 18 (NBC)... Alan Cutler... (859) WKYT-TV 27 (CBS)... Steve Moss... (859) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

55 LEXINGTON LEGENDS 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES SUN MON TUES THUR FRI THUR FRI SAT CSC CSC CSC GBO GBO GBO WV WV AUG AUG AUG CSC GVL GVL GVL WV WV WV WV WV GBO GBO GBO AUG AUG COL COL COL HIC HIC WV GVL GVL GVL COL COL COL AUG AUG AUG ROM ROM ROM HIC HIC ASH ASH ASH HAG HAG COL AUG AUG AUG HAG HAG HAG ROM HIC HIC HIC COL COL COL HAG WV WV WV HAG COL ASH ASH ASH WV COL COL COL COL GVL JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT GVL WV WV HIC HIC HIC HAG HAG GVL GVL WV WV WV GVL GVL HIC ASH ASH ASH CSC CSC CSC HAG HAG GVL GVL DEL DEL DEL CSC WV WV WV ASH ASH Home Road HAG* HAG COL COL COL WV ASH ASH ROM ROM ROM ASH ASH *Doubleheader on July WV WV WV KAN KAN KAN ASH AUG AUG# #Doubleheader on August KAN WV Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7:05 PM Wednesdays 12:35 PM Saturdays 6:35 PM Sundays 2:05 PM Doubleheaders 5:05 PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 19, 2017 (Wed) 10:05 AM April 26, 2017 (Wed) 10:05 AM August 30, 2017 (Wed) 5:35 PM (DH) WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK GROUND RULES 1) Balls hitting in front of a dugout or hitting the lip of a dugout are live balls. 2) Balls entering a dugout or camera wells are dead balls. 3) Bullpens are foul territory. All foul ball rules apply. Any live ball that enters the bullpen remains live unless it becomes lodged in and/or under a bench, tarp or other obstruction, resulting in a dead ball. 4) Balls that clear the yellow stripe on the outfield wall are home runs. NOTE: The chain-link fencing in left field is beyond the yellow stripe, so balls hitting it are home runs. However, the railing in right field is below the yellow stripe, so balls hitting that railing are in play. Any ball that hits below the yellow stripe in right field and becomes lodged or disappears behind the wall will be a ground rule double. 5) Balls hitting the scoreboard/video boards are home runs. However, the Lexington Clinic K-meter, located in left field and Big L, located in right-center field, are considered in play, and any ball hitting them is a live ball. 6) The Crush Zone, located in left-center field, is outside the field of play, and any balls hitting it are home runs. 7) Balls hitting the foul poles above the wall are home runs. 8) Wall heights vary: a. Left to left-center eight feet b. Center to right 16 feet c. Small 4-foot section in right field 14 feet 9) Field dimensions are: a. Left 320 b. Center 401 c. Right ) Batboys will be in the dugouts on each side of the field South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 55

56 2016 Lexington Legends W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Banuelos, Joshua Burt, D.J * Collins, Roman Dini, Nick * Duenez, Samir * Dulin, Brandon # Edwards, David Fernandez, Xavier Flores, Jecksson Frabasilio, Colton Fukofuka, Amalani # Gasparini, Marten * Hill, Mike Johnson, Ben # Jones, Cody * Maezes, Travis * Miller, Anderson * Stanley, Tanner Vallot, Chase Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Bayliss, Brian Blewett, Scott Bodner, Jacob Concepcion, Daniel Cramer, Gabe Deshazier, Torey Ditman, Matt Garabito, Gerson * Griffin, Foster Hill, Mike * Kalish, Jake * Kubat, Kyle Lewis, Sam Marte, Yunior * McCoy, Mark Newberry, Jake * Ogando, Emilio Pinto, Julio Puckett, A.J Ray, Corey Redman, Reid Sparkman, Glenn Stephenson, Niklas Terrero, Franco Watson, Nolan Team Total ,173 1, ,035 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

57 DIRECTIONS TO WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK From Cincinnati/Louisville Take I-75 South/I-64 East to Exit 113. Turn right at the end of exit ramp onto North Broadway toward downtown Lexington. Follow North Broadway for approximately 1.5 miles, past New Circle Road (Highway 4). Turn right into the stadium, which is located adjacent to Northland Shopping Center. From Knoxville Take I-75 North until it joins I-64 West near Lexington. Continue on I-75 North/I-64 West and take Exit 113. Turn right at end of ramp onto North Broadway toward downtown Lexington. Follow North Broadway for approximately 1.5 miles, past New Circle Road (Highway 4). Turn right into the stadium, which is located adjacent to the Northland Shopping Center. From Nashville Take the Bluegrass Parkway until it ends at Versailles Road (Highway 60). Turn right onto Versailles Road and travel east into Lexington. From Versailles Road, take the second New Circle Road exit heading northeast. Continue on New Circle Road to North Broadway. Turn right onto North Broadway. Turn right into the stadium located adjacent to the Northland Shopping Center SEASON IN REVIEW Burt, Ogando earn individual honors for 2016 Second baseman D.J. Burt and pitcher Emilio Ogando earned individual honors, and 14 players moved on to higher classifications as the 2016 Lexington Legends finished the year with a record of 52 wins and 87 losses. Burt was named Lexington s Player of the Year by the Legends parent club, the Kansas City Royals. Burt, 20, led the Legends in games played (125), hits (122), runs batted in (59), triples (five), runs scored (74), walks (51) and stolen bases (43). He tied for second in the South Atlantic League in stolen bases. The Royals named Ogando Lexington s Pitcher of the Year. A left-hander, Ogando led the Legends in innings pitched with 132 and two-thirds, and strikeouts with 130 on his way to a 7-10 record and an earned run average of He appeared in 25 games, starting 20. His best start was at Charleston July 30, when he allowed one hit and no runs in six and two-thirds innings in a 6-1 Legends victory. After winning five of their first seven games, the Legends went for the rest of the first half, and finished 25-44, 17 games behind division winner Charleston. Catcher Chase Vallot was chosen as the starter for the South Atlantic League Southern Division All- Star team, but was injured when struck in the face by a pitch while batting in a game June 14, and was unable to play in the All-Star game, which was played at Whitaker Bank Ballpark June 21. In 43 games in the first half of the season, Vallot hit eight home runs and drove in 28 runs while batting.287. Ogando was chosen for the Southern Division pitching staff. He had gotten off to a good start with a 2-1 mark and a 2.79 ERA in April, and though he went through a 2-6 stretch in his last nine starts of the first half, he led the Legends staff with four wins at the All-Star break. Ogando pitched a scoreless fourth inning in the All-Star game, retiring the Northern Division in order. First baseman Samir Duenez, who was back for a third season in Lexington, led the Legends offense in the first half before he was promoted to advanced-a Wilmington June 22. Duenez, who turned 20 June 11, batted.272 in 68 games for Lexington with 15 doubles, three triples, six homers and 49 runs batted in, which put him in a tie with David Thompson of Columbia for the league RBI lead at the time of his promotion. Duenez went on to hit.300 with 42 RBI for Wilmington, and reached 100 RBI for the season when he drove in nine after a late-season promotion to double-a Northwest Arkansas. Burt, after batting just.189 in 18 games in May, bounced back with a.350 mark for the month of June, with 28 hits in 80 at bats. He was also successful on 11 out of 12 stolen base attempts in June. After compiling a record in the month of July, the Legends fell to in August and eventually finished with a second-half record of 27-43, 16 games behind Southern Division champion Rome. Outfielder Roman Collins had a strong finish. He batted.297 in August, the season s last full month, with five homers and 13 RBI s. He hit all nine of his home runs in the second half of the season. Burt batted.290 in August. Travis Maezes led the Legends with 15 home runs for the year, and Vallot had 13 homers. Scott Blewett led the pitching staff with eight wins, and Matt Ditman led the relief effort with five saves South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 57

58 ROME BRAVES State Mutual Stadium 755 Braves Boulevard, Rome, GA Telephone: (706) Facsimile: (706) Press Box: (706) Website: CHIP MOORE VP/Controller MICHAEL DUNN General Manager FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY General Manager... Michael Dunn Assistant General Manager.... Jim Jones Director of Stadium Operations.... Brad Smith Director of Ticket Sales.... Jeff Fletcher Director of Special Projects.... Christina Shaw Food and Beverage Director....Jonathan Jackson Director of Culinary Services.... Owen Reppert Client Services and Community Relations Manager... Suzanna Forbes Account Representative... Katie Aspin Account Representative... Zach Burke Neighborhood Outreach / Digital Manager... Libby Chambers Warehouse Manager....Morgan McPherson Executive Protection....Mark Wallace Merchandise Manager...Starla Roden Director of Turf Management... TBA FIELD MANAGER RANDY INGLE Ingle, in his 26th year as a manager, was Rome skipper last season which won the South Atlantic League Championship, the second in team history. He also picked up his 1500 victory in 2016 on August 22nd. Prior to coming to Rome in 2006, Ingle managed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans for four seasons, managed in Macon for one year (2001) and in Richmond for two years ( ). Ingle has twice been named the organization s Manager of the Year (1996, 97) as well as a four time recipient of the Bobby Cox Manager of the Year Award most recently in Ingle is a member of the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame and the Appalachian State Hall of Fame. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach Dan Meyer Bobby Moore Nick Jensen Aaron Williams South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

59 ROME BRAVES 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT WV WV WV HAG HAG HAG GBO GBO WV WV WV WV KAN KAN KAN CSC CSC CSC GBO GBO HAG HAG HAG KAN WV AUG AUG AUG ASH ASH CSC COL COL COL GVL GVL GVL KAN KAN KAN LEX LEX LEX ASH ASH AUG AUG AUG GVL GVL GVL HIC HIC HIC WV WV WV LEX ASH ASH ASH AUG AUG AUG GVL ASH ASH ASH WV AUG GVL GVL GVL ASH CSC CSC CSC CSC COL JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT COL AUG AUG ASH ASH ASH COL COL COL COL GVL GVL GVL WV WV ASH AUG AUG AUG GVL GVL GVL COL COL WV WV LWD LWD LWD DEL GVL ASH ASH ASH COL COL Home Road DEL DEL LWD LWD LWD DEL COL COL LEX LEX LEX GBO GBO DEL DEL DEL ASH ASH ASH GBO GVL GVL GVL ASH AUG Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday Friday 7:00 PM Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 2:00 PM Doubleheaders 5:00PM / 1:00PM GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 14, 2017 (Fri) 12:00 PM April 19, 2017 (Wed) 10:30 AM May 11, 2017 (Thurs) 10:30 AM May 16, 2017 (Tues) 10:30 AM June 14, 2017 (Wed) 1:00 PM July 10, 2017 (Mon) 1:00 PM July 25, 2017 (Tues) 1:00 PM Sept. 4, 2017 (Mon) 1:00 PM STATE MUTUAL STADIUM GROUND RULES 1) Dugouts are bounded by guardrails and any ball hitting guardrails or netting is in play. 2) Ball entering dugout, hitting the facing above the dugout, or on top of the dugout is a dead ball. 3) Ball in the area behind home plate is a live ball. 4) Ball lodging in padding is dead. 5) Batted ball going over outfield fence is a HOME RUN. 6) Ball hitting the foul markers above the fence is a HOME RUN. 7) Ball hitting the scoreboard is a HOME RUN. 8) Catch may be made on the padding of the tarp drum. 9) Ball lodged behind or under tarp drum is dead. DIRECTIONS TO STATE MUTUAL STADIUM From Atlanta, Georgia Take I-75 North to exit 290 (Rome/Canton)... Take a left off the exit and follow Highway 411 (Highway 20) to Rome... At the intersection of Highway 411 and Highway 1 (Veterans Memorial Highway) take a right (there will be signs pointing to Berry College, as well)... The stadium will be on the right at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Riverside Parkway. From Chattanooga, Tennessee Take I-75 South to exit Take a right off the exit and follow Highway 53 West to Rome... Once in Rome, Turn right at Calvary Baptist Church (Hwy One)... The stadium will be approx. 1 1/2 miles on the right at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Riverside Parkway South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 59

60 2016 Rome Braves W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Acuna, Ronald # Baez, Leudys Castro, Carlos Didder, Ray Patrick Dykstra, Luke * Ellison, Justin Flowers, Tyler * Gaylor, Stephen # Grullon, Yeudi Herbert, Lucas * James, Jared # Josephina, Kevin Keller, Bradley # McLemore, Darien Mendez, Erison Morales, Jonathan * Neslony, Tyler Nevarez, Wigberto Riley, Austin Salazar, Alejandro # Seymour, Anfernee # Seymour, Anfernee # Tellor, Matt Yepez, Juan Team Total , , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO * Allard, Kolby * Banuelos, Manny Beech, Caleb * Belicek, Trevor * Caicedo, Oriel L * Clouse, Corbin Custred, Matt * Fried, Max Gamez, Luis Gant, John Geekie, Dalton Graham, Josh Grullon, Yeudi Johnson, Jim * Johnson Mullins, Chase Jones, Grayson * Kennedy, Jon Lewis, Taylor Matos, Bladimir * McCreery, Adam * Minter, A.J * O'Flaherty, Eric Perez, Williams * Sanchez, Ricardo Simmons, Shae Sobotka, Chad Soroka, Mike Toussaint, Touki Vizcaino, Arodys Watts, Devan Webb, Jacob Weigel, Patrick Withrow, Chris Team Total , , ,162 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

61 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Rome News-Tribune... Jeremy Stewart... (706) RADIO 99.5 The Jock (Radio Flagship)... Kevin Karel.... (706) WRGA 1470 AM.... Kim Jarrett... (706) SEASON IN REVIEW It s been 13 years since the Rome Braves won the South Atlantic League. It was the team s inaugural year with players like McCann, Francoeur, Davies, Meyer, Schuerholz, and Timmons. In 2016, Rome fans were treated to a championship with an incredible second-half surge going after a first half. Pitcher s Kolby Allard, Patrick Weigel, Mike Soroka, Touki Toussaint, Ricardo Sanchez, and Max Fried shaped the starting rotation and Austin Riley s second-half explosion saw him hit.289 with 22 home runs and 17 doubles helping lead Rome to championship glory. These are the names Braves fans all over the country will know in a very short time. When the second half of the 2016 season began, Rome won only nine of their first 22 games but on July 15th things began to change. The team went to end the regular season but it was a magical night in Asheville on August 22nd that saw Randy Ingle earn his 1500 win as a manager and Rome going into first place overtaking the Augusta GreenJackets who had lost. The race came down to the final four games of the season. With the magic number at two, Rome headed to Augusta for the final series of the regular season. Braves fans would have to wait however as game one was rained out on September 3rd and a doubleheader was scheduled the following day. The team wasted no time and swept the GreenJackets 6-5, 6-2 to win the second half Southern Division Championship and a playoff berth. The first since In the first round of the playoffs Rome defeated Charleston two games to one to advance to the SAL Championship Series. The Braves faced Northern Division champ Lakewood and won the series three games to one en route to winning the South Atlantic League Championship. The team was also awarded Baseball America s Team of the Year honors was a very special season South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 61

62 WEST VIRGINIA POWER Appalachian Power Park 601 Morris Street, Suite 201, Charleston, WV Telephone: (304) Facsimile: (304) Press Box: (304) Website: TIM WILCOX Managing Partner KEN FOGEL Exec. Vice President FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORY Managing Partner... Tim Wilcox Executive Vice President.... Ken Fogel General Manager... Tim Mueller Assistant General Manager.... Jeremy Taylor Merchandise Manager... David Banks Suites Coordinator.... Marlena Bishop Box Office Manager.... Hannah Frenchick Accountant... Darren Holstein Director of Ticket Sales.... George Levandoski Director of Marketing & Media/ Broadcaster.... Adam Marco Head Groundskeeper.... Chris Mason Director of Food & Beverage Aaron Simmons Client Services Manager.... Haley Townsend Production Manager... Garrett Weller FIELD MANAGER WYATT TOREGAS TIM MUELLER General Manager Wyatt Toregas is in his first year with the West Virginia Power and his third as a manager in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. The 34-year-old led the Pirates affiliate in Morgantown each of the last two seasons, pacing the Black Bears to the 2015 New York-Penn League title. Toregas was originally a 24th round draft choice by the Cleveland Indians in 2004 out of Virginia Tech and played professionally for eight seasons, including portions of two years in the Majors. Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Tom Signore Ryan Long Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt DenBleyker Nick Mascioli DIRECTIONS TO APPALACHIAN POWER PARK Directions to the Stadium from North I-77 South to Exit #100 (Capitol Street/ Leon Sullivan Way)... Go to the first traffic light and turn left onto Washington Street... At the second light, turn left onto Morris Street... Go through one traffic light and Appalachian Power Park is on the left. Directions to the Stadium from South I-77 North / I-64 West to Exit #100 (Capitol Street/ Leon Sullivan Way)... Go to the first traffic light and turn left onto Washington Street... At the second light, turn left onto Morris Street... Go through one traffic light and Appalachian Power Park is on the left. Directions to the Stadium from West I-64 East to Exit #100 (Capitol Street/ Leon Sullivan Way)... Go to the first traffic light and turn left onto Washington Street... At the second light, turn left onto Morris Street... Go through one traffic light and Appalachian Power Park is on the left. Directions to the Stadium from East I-77 North / I-64 West to Exit #100 (Capitol Street/ Leon Sullivan Way)... Go to the first traffic light and turn left onto Washington Street... At the second light, turn left onto Morris Street... Go through one traffic light and Appalachian Power Park is on the left South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

63 WEST VIRGINIA POWER 2017 SCHEDULE APRIL MAY JUNE WED WED WED SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT ROM ROM ROM HIC HIC HIC LEX LEX ROM ROM ROM ROM ASH ASH ASH LEX LEX LEX LEX LEX ASH ASH ASH CSC ROM DEL DEL DEL GBO GBO LEX HIC HIC HIC LWD LWD LWD CSC CSC CSC COL COL COL GBO GBO CSC CSC CSC KAN KAN LWD CSC CSC CSC ROM ROM ROM COL AUG AUG AUG HAG HAG HAG KAN LEX LEX LEX ROM HAG CSC CSC CSC LEX AUG AUG AUG AUG HIC JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER WED WED TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT SUN MON SUN MON TUES THUR FRI SAT HIC LEX LEX DEL DEL DEL DEL DEL HIC HIC LEX LEX LEX ROM ROM DEL LWD LWD LWD HAG HAG HAG DEL DEL ROM ROM AUG AUG AUG GBO HAG LEX LEX LEX GVL GVL Home Road GBO GBO KAN KAN KAN LEX GVL GVL CSC CSC CSC HAG HAG LEX LEX LEX HAG HAG HAG HAG LWD LWD LWD HAG LEX Northern Division Teams DEL Delmarva (BAL) GBO Greensboro (MIA) HAG Hagerstown (WAS) HIC Hickory (TEX) KAN Kannapolis (CWS) LWD Lakewood (PHI) WV West Virginia (PIT) REGULAR STARTING TIMES Monday-Friday 7:05 PM Saturday 6:05 PM Sunday 2:05 PM Doubleheaders 1 hour earlier GAME TIMES Southern Division Teams ASH Asheville (COL) AUG Augusta (SF) CSC Charleston (NYY) COL Columbia (NYM) GVL Greenville (BOS) LEX Lexington (KC) ROM Rome (ATL) SPECIAL STARTING TIMES April 8, 2017 (Sat) 2:05 PM April 22, 2017 (Sat) 2:05 PM April 26, 2017 (Wed) 10:35 AM May 16, 2017 (Tues) 10:35 AM August 9, 2017 (Wed) 12:05 PM APPALACHIAN POWER PARK GROUND RULES 1. Any batted or thrown ball that enters the dugout or strikes any equipment inside the dugout area is considered to be a dead ball and one base will be awarded. 2. Any thrown ball that strikes the protective screen in front of the dugouts will be considered a live ball. Should it enter the dugout area and return to the field of play or become lodged it will be considered a dead ball and one base will be awarded. 3. Any batted or thrown ball that becomes lodged under either bullpen area bench is considered to be a dead ball. 4. Any batted or thrown ball that becomes lodged in the tarp or enters the tarp cylinder shall be considered a dead ball. 5. No defensive player shall be permitted to place any footing on the tarp or tarp cylinder. A player may lean on the tarp. 6. A fairly batted or thrown ball lodged in the protective padding on the outfield fence shall result in the award of two bases. 7. A batted ball that hits the padding and bounces over the fence shall result in two bases. 8. Any batted ball that becomes lodged in or beneath the outfield gate will be considered a dead ball and two bases shall be awarded. 9. A fly ball that hits the yellow line on the outfield wall and then goes over the wall is a homerun. A fly ball that hits the yellow line on the outfield wall and then goes back on the field is in play. Any ball that strikes a sign above the yellow line in the left or right field is in play. Any ball that strikes a sign above the yellow line in the left or right field and returns to the field of play is deemed a homerun South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 63

64 2016 West Virginia Power W L Record: BATTERS AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Alemais, Stephen Arribas, Daniel Bormann, John Filliben, Tyler # George, Jordan Hayes, Ke'Bryan Hernandez, Raul Hill, Logan * Hughston, Casey Kelley, Christian * Moore, Ty * Munoz, Carlos * Nagle, Ryan Polo, Tito Ratledge, Logan Reyes, Alfredo * Tolman, Mitchell # Tucker, Cole Team Total , , PITCHERS W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO Agrazal, Dario Amedee, Jess Anderson, Tanner Brubaker, Jonathan Burnette, Jake Eusebio, Julio Frawley, Matt * Hearn, Taylor * Hearn, Taylor Helton, Bret Hightower, Scooter Hinsz, Gage Karch, Eric Keller, Mitch * Keselica, Sean McGarry, Seth Montero, Yunior * Pimentel, Cesilio Ratledge, Logan Roth, Billy Scioneaux, Tate Sendelbach, Logan Vivas, Julio * Zamora, Daniel Team Total , , ,098 KEY: * lefthanded hitter/pitcher, # switch hitter South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

65 MEDIA INFORMATION NEWSPAPERS Charleston Gazett .... Derek Redd... (304) RADIO LM Communications... Dotsy Klei... (304) The Jock- 1300/1340 AM... Chris Colagrosso.... (304) Bristol Broadcasting.... Jeff Whitehead... (304) TELEVISION WCHS-TV (ABC)... Mark Martin.... (304) WVAH-TV (FOX).... Mark Martin.... (304) WOWK-TV (CBS)... Drew Goldfarb (304) WSAZ-TV (NBC)... Keith Morehouse... (304) SEASON IN REVIEW The 2016 season marked the eighth year for the West Virginia Power as an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the club finished the campaign with a record. The Power were led for a second straight summer by manager Brian Esposito, who paced the 2015 club to a franchise record 87 wins and a spot in the post season. In addition to top prospects Ke'Bryan Hayes, Mitch Keller and Casey Hughston, the initial Power roster included three players from the 2015 playoff club. The Power lost 3-2 on Opening Day in Greensboro, despite a home run by Tito Polo and a 2-1 lead after seven innings. On April 11, Keller made his first start of the season and struck out 10 over five innings in at Greenville. West Virginia finished the opening road trip with a 5-2 mark and pieced together an eight-game winning streak. The club won 14 of its first 17 games and was one of the hottest teams in baseball, including an 8-7 win over Kannapolis in 16 innings on April 18. The Power finished April with a 15-7 mark, batting.238, but held a league-best staff ERA of The month of May was a continuation of the team s late April struggles. The Power had two losing streaks of four straight and saw their record, once as high as 11 games over.500, fall to an even after a loss at Delmarva on May 18 at the conclusion of a 1-6 road trip. West Virginia finished the month strong, however, with eight wins in their last 13 games. Heading into play on June 1, West Virginia was with 18 games to go in the first half. The Power capped a 5-2 homestand that afternoon with a 19-7 throttling of the Lakewood BlueClaws. The 19-run output was the most during the Power's affiliation with the Pittsburgh Pirates, dating back to 2009, and the second most in a single game in franchise history. West Virginia closed the first half with seven wins over 17 games and finished 35-34, seven and a half games behind the division-winning Hagerstown Suns. The Power had four players tabbed for the South Atlantic League All-Star Game in Lexington. Hayes, Keller, Polo and Daniel Arribas were all starters for the Northern Division squad. West Virginia opened the second half strong, splitting a four game set in Asheville before going 5-2 over a seven day homestand against Lexington and Columbia. Second baseman Mitchell Tolman paced this success, earning South Atlantic League Player-of-the-Week honors for June 27 through July 3. Unfortunately, the Power managed just one win over the next seven day road swing, a stretch that included three walk-off losses. A six-game losing streak was snapped with a 4-1 win on Sunday, July 10. Between the second inning on July 10 and the third inning on Friday, July 15, the Power pitching staff recorded a franchise record 37 shutout innings. Three consecutive shutouts also matched a South Atlantic League record. After going in June spanning the two halves, West Virginia went in July. The Power pieced together winning streaks of five and four games in August and never lost more than two in a row, going in August. West Virginia remained in contention all month long and were officially eliminated from contention during the last weekend of the year. Over the final five days of the 2016 season, the Power went 3-2, including three straight wins over Greenville to close the season. The win on September 4 over the Drive guaranteed a winning campaign. West Virginia finished the second half with a mark and closed the half nine games behind the playoff-bound BlueClaws. A record was seventh-best win total in the league. Keller was tabbed as the Most Outstanding Pitcher for his efforts during the 2016 season. The righthander was the South Atlantic League s Pitcher-of-the-Week for April 7-17, the league s Player of the Month in April and the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Pitcher-of-the-Year. Keller finished the season with an 8-5 record, a 2.46 era, 131 strikeouts and just 18 walks over 124 and a third innings pitched South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 65

66 Triple-A.... Gwinnett Braves Double-A... Mississippi Braves Class-A Advanced....Florida Fire Frogs MLB AFFILIATE DIRECTORY ATLANTA BRAVES Class A... Rome Braves Short-A... Danville Braves Rookie... Gulf Coast League Braves Triple-A.... Norfolk Tides Double-A... Bowie BaySox Class-A Advanced.... Frederick Keys BALTIMORE ORIOLES Class A... Delmarva Shorebirds Short A...Aberdeen Ironbirds Rookie... Gulf Coast League Orioles Triple-A.... Pawtucket Red Sox Double-A... Portland Sea Dogs Class-A Advanced.... Salem Red Sox BOSTON RED SOX Class A...Greenville Drive Short-A... Lowell Spinners Rookie... Gulf Coast League Red Sox Triple-A....Charlotte Knights Double-A... Birmingham Barons Class-A Advanced....Winston-Salem Dash CHICAGO WHITE SOX Class A... Kannapolis Intimidators Rookie... Great Falls Voyagers Rookie... Arizona League White Sox Triple-A:... Albuquerque Isotopes Double-A:... Hartford Yard Goats Class-A Advanced:...Lancaster JetHawks COLORADO ROCKIES Class A...Asheville Tourists Short-A:...Boise Hawks Rookie:...Grand Junction Rockies Triple-A.... Omaha Storm Chasers Double-A....Northwest Arkansas Naturals Class-A Advanced....Wilmington Blue Rocks KANSAS CITY ROYALS Class A...Lexington Legends Short-A.... Idaho Falls Chukars Rookie... Burlington Royals Triple-A.... New Orleans Baby Cakes Double-A....Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Class-A Advanced.... Jupiter Hammerheads MIAMI MARLINS Class A... Greensboro Grasshoppers Short-A.... Batavia Muckdogs Rookie... Gulf Coast League Marlins South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

67 Triple-A....Las Vegas 51s Double-A... Binghamton Rumble Ponies Class-A Advanced.... St Lucie Mets MLB AFFILIATE DIRECTORY NEW YORK METS Class A... Columbia Fireflies Short-A...Brooklyn Cyclones Rookie... Kingsport Mets Triple-A... Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Double-A... Trenton Thunder Class-A Advanced.... Tampa Yankees NEW YORK YANKEES Class A... Charleston RiverDogs Short-A... Staten Island Yankees Rookie... Pulaski Yankees Triple-A.... Lehigh Valley IronPigs Double-A...Reading Fightin Phils Class-A Advanced.... Clearwater Threshers PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Class A... Lakewood BlueClaws Short-A... Williamsport Crosscutters Rookie... Gulf Coast League Phillies Triple-A.... Indianapolis Indians Double-A... Altoona Curve Class-A Advanced....Bradenton Marauders PITTSBURGH PIRATES Class A... West Virginia Power Short-A... West Virginia Black Bears Rookie...Bristol Pirates Triple-A.... Sacramento River Cats Double-A... Richmond Flying Squirrels Class-A Advanced.... San Jose Giants SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Class A...Augusta GreenJackets Short-A... Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Rookie... Arizona League Giants Triple A... Round Rock Express Double A.... Frisco RoughRiders Class-A Advanced... Down East Wood Ducks TEXAS RANGERS Class A... Hickory Crawdads Short A... Spokane Indians Rookie... Surprise (Arizona League) Rangers Triple-A.... Syracuse Chiefs Double-A... Harrisburg Senators Class-A Advanced.... Potomac Nationals WASHINGTON NATIONALS Class A...Hagerstown Suns Short-A... Auburn Doubledays Rookie... Gulf Coast League Nationals 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 67

68 Vince Nauss Executive Director Baseball Chapel BASEBALL CHAPEL Watson Spoelstra, a Detroit sportswriter, approached Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn in 1973 with the idea of organizing a program to provide weekly chapel services for every major league team because their schedule prevented them from attending church. Kuhn granted approval and Baseball Chapel was created as a non-profit organization. Originally, the players met in hotels, but soon the venue changed to baseball clubhouses. By the 1975 season, all major league teams had a chapel program. A minor league program was established in 1978, and today, all 210 teams in the major and minor leagues have Baseball Chapel programs during spring training, the regular season, playoffs and the World Series. Each Sunday throughout all the professional baseball leagues in North America, approximately 3,000 ballplayers meet for a short minute chapel service. Every professional team has a Baseball Chapel Representative who organizes chapel services every Sunday for both the home and visiting teams. Vince Nauss is the Executive Director of Baseball Chapel and works with a Board of Directors. Baseball Chapel is committed to the spiritual development of players and all those connected with professional baseball through Christ-centered teaching and discipleship. More information about Baseball Chapel can be found at BASEBALL CHAPEL REPRESENTATIVES Club Asheville Tourists Augusta GreenJackets Charleston RiverDogs Columbia Fireflies Delmarva Shorebirds Greensboro Grasshoppers Greenville Drive Hagerstown Suns Hickory Crawdads Kannapolis Intimidators Lakewood BlueClaws Lexington Legends Rome Braves West Virginia Power Chapel Representatives Brent Besosa Robert Lehn & Julio Mojica (B) Ike Bullard & Ben Borrero (B) Josh Brickey & Hector Pineda (B) Kevin Colliton Caroll Huffman & Jason Gaertner (B) Todd Perkins & Bill Cashion (B) Dean Peterson & Peter Guadalupe (B) Scott Hooks & Jose Fernando Sarria (B) Duane Aagaard Joseph Atiles (B) Anthony Combs Brad Reeder Monty Barnett (B) indicates bilingual representatives South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

69 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS NORTHERN DIVISION DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS (MD) GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS (NC) HAGERSTOWN SUNS (MD) HICKORY CRAWDADS (NC) KANNAPOLIS INTIMIDATORS (NC) LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS (NJ) WEST VIRGINIA POWER (WV) SOUTHERN DIVISION ASHEVILLE TOURISTS (NC) AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS (GA) CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS (SC) COLUMBIA FIREFLIES (SC) GREENVILLE DRIVE (SC) LEXINGTON LEGENDS (KY) ROME BRAVES (GA) SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE 2017 PLAYOFF AND CHAMPIONSHIP DATES DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES September 6 and 8-9, 2017 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES September and 14-16, SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE PLAYOFF BRACKETS 1st Half Northern Division Champion Hosts games 2, and 3, if necessary SERIES #1 Best of 3 2nd Half Northern Division Champion or Northern Division Wildcard Team Hosts game 1 1st Half Southern Division Champion Hosts games 2, and 3, if necessary Northern Division Champion Hosts games 1 and 2 SERIES #3 Championship Round Best of 5 South Atlantic League Champions SERIES #2 Best of 3 2nd Half Southern Division Champion or Southern Division Wildcard Team Hosts game 1 Southern Division Champion Hosts game 3 (and games 4 and 5 if necessary) DETERMINING THE WILD CARD If the second half winner in either division is the same as the first half winner in that division, then the team with the next best overall record in that division will be chosen as the wild card. If two or more teams are tied for the wild card position in either division, then the following series of tiebreakers will be used to determine the wild card: 1. Better record in head-to-head competition 2. Best second half record against divisional opponents 3. Best overall (full season) record against divisional opponents 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 69

70 Please note: The Optional Suspended Game Rule is in effect in the South Atlantic League. Regulation and Suspended Game Outline (OBR 7.02) This chart should be used when THE TWO TEAMS ARE SCHEDULED TO PLAY EACH OTHER AGAIN GAME CALLED DUE TO: WEATHER WHICH TEAM IS WINNING? CURFEW OR TIME LIMIT LIGHT FAILURE, MECHANICAL FAILURE, OR DARKNESS (when law prevents lights from being turned on). HOME Have 4 1 /2 innings been completed? VISITING Have 5 innings been completed? TIED SCORE Have 5 innings been completed? Have 5 innings been completed or have 4 1 /2 innings been completed with the Home team ahead? Have 5 innings been completed or have 4 1 /2 innings been completed with the Home team ahead? Did the Home team tie the score in its half of the fifth inning? Did the Home team tie the score in its half of the fifth inning? Did Visiting team take the lead in their most recent at bat? Is Optional Suspended Game Rule in Effect? OBR 7.02(a)(7) CALLED, REGULATION, SUSPENDED GAME CALLED, SUSPENDED GAME CALLED, REGULATION GAME; SCORE FINAL; CALLED, NO GAME; Resumed from exact point of suspension with current score. OBR 7.02(c) Resumed from exact point of suspension with current score. OBR 7.02(c) Team that is ahead is declared the winner with the current score. OBR 7.02(b)(4)(A) Must be replayed in its Entirety. OBR 7.01(e) Note for NAPBL Leagues that have adopted the Optional Suspended Game Rule: The game following the completion of this suspended game will be a nine inning game. OBR 7.02(a)(9). Note for NAPBL Leagues that have adopted the Optional Suspended Game Rule: The game following the completion of this suspended game will be a seven inning game. OBR 7.02(a)(8). Also available online at Wendelstedt Umpire School. Used with permission. APR South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

71 Regulation and Suspended Game Outline (OBR 7.02) This chart should be used when THE TWO TEAMS ARE SCHEDULED TO PLAY EACH OTHER AGAIN CALLED, REGULATION GAME; SCORE FINAL; STATISTICS All statistics compiled up to the moment the game was called will be counted. REPORTING ATTENDANCE No change to regular attendance-reporting procedures. Team that is ahead is declared the winner with the current score. OBR 7.02(b)(4)(A) CALLED, NO GAME; STATISTICS Statistics compiled during the game are NOT counted. REPORTING ATTENDANCE No attendance is reported and one lost opening is reported. Must be replayed in its Entirety. OBR 7.01(e) CALLED, REGULATION, SUSPENDED GAME Resumed from exact point of suspension with current score. OBR 7.02(c) STATISTICS IF THE GAME IS COMPLETED: Statistics compiled during the game are counted (and are considered to have happened on the date of the originally scheduled game.) REPORTING ATTENDANCE IF THE GAME IS COMPLETED: The attendance from the game s orginally scheduled date is used (regardless of whether the game was scheduled in a different location from where the game was completed.) If the game is completed along with a regularly scheduled game, it will be treated as two openings and two attendances IF THE GAME IS NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED: Use details about the game and utilize LAST GAME decision tree to determine proper handling of statistics and attendance. CALLED, SUSPENDED GAME Resumed from exact point of suspension with current score. OBR 7.02(c) STATISTICS IF THE GAME IS COMPLETED: Statistics compiled during the game are counted (and are considered to have happened on the date of the originally scheduled game.) REPORTING ATTENDANCE IF THE GAME IS COMPLETED: The attendance from the game s orginally scheduled date is used (regardless of whether the game was scheduled in a different location from where the game was completed.) If the game is completed along with a regularly scheduled game, it will be treated as two openings and two attendances IF THE GAME IS NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED: Use details about the game and utilize LAST GAME decision tree to determine proper handling of statistics and attendance. Visit South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 71

72 Regulation and Suspended Game Outline (OBR 7.02) This chart should only be used when the game represents THE LAST TIME THE TWO TEAMS MEET GAME CALLED DUE TO: WEATHER WHICH TEAM IS WINNING? CURFEW OR TIME LIMIT LIGHT FAILURE, MECHANICAL FAILURE, OR DARKNESS (when law prevents lights from being turned on). HOME Have 4 1 /2 innings been completed? VISITING Have 5 innings been completed? TIED SCORE Have 5 innings been completed? Have 5 innings been completed or have 4 1 /2 innings been completed with the Home team ahead? Have 5 innings been completed or have 4 1 /2 innings been completed with the Home team ahead? Did the Home team tie the score in its half of the fifth inning? Is this game tied? Did the Home team tie the score in its half of the fifth inning? Was the game called while an inning is in progress and before the inning is completed AND the visiting team has scored one or more runs to take the lead AND the home team has not retaken the lead? Was the score tied upon the completion of the last full inning? OBR 8.01(c) Was the game called while an inning is in progress and before the inning is completed AND the visiting team has scored one or more runs to tie the game AND the home team has not retied the game? CALLED, REGULATION GAME; SCORE FINAL; CALLED, REGULATION GAME CALLED, REGULATION GAME, TIE GAME CALLED, NO GAME; Team that is ahead is declared the winner with the current score. OBR 7.02(b)(4)(A) Final score is the score upon completion of the last full inning. OBR 7.02(b)(4)(A) Must be replayed in Its entirety (at discretion of League President). OBR 7.02(b)(4)(B) Must be replayed in its entirety (at discretion of League President). OBR 7.02(b)(4)(C) Also available online at Wendelstedt Umpire School. Used with permission. APR South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

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75 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE RECORDS 2017 Edition Records from South Atlantic League 2016 Official Statistician: Major League Baseball Advanced Media 75 Ninth Avenue New York, NY (212) The historical information listed in this edition are believed to be accurate based on available information. Due to the nature of statistical records, however, changes may be made from year to year that reflect new research or information, correction of typographical errors or compilation errors made years ago that are discovered and recalculated. If you are aware of additional information that could cause a change or addition to the league records, please submit a written description of the information, its source and any corroborating evidence to office@saloffice.com using "Correction to League Records" as the subject line of the . You may also mail or fax the information to the South Atlantic League office South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 75

76 YEARLY PENNANT WINNERS AND PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS YEAR PENNANT WINNER PLAYOFF CHAMPION 1960 Lexington Salisbury YEAR FIRST HALF SECOND HALF PLAYOFF CHAMPION 1961 Statesville Salisbury Shelby 1962 Statesville Statesville No Playoff 1963 Greenville Salisbury Greenville 1964 Rock Hill Salisbury Salisbury 1965 Salisbury Rock Hill Rock Hill 1966 Spartanburg Spartanburg No Playoff 1967 Spartanburg Spartanburg No Playoff 1968 Spartanburg Greenwood Greenwood 1969 Greenwood Shelby Greenwood 1970 Greenville Greenville No Playoff 1971 Greenwood Greenwood No Playoff 1972 Spartanburg Greenville Spartanburg 1973 Gastonia Spartanburg Spartanburg 1974 Gastonia Gastonia No Playoff 1975 Spartanburg Spartanburg No Playoff 1976 Asheville Greenwood Greenwood 1977 Greenwood Gastonia Gastonia 1978 Greenwood Greenwood No Playoff 1979 Greenwood Spartanburg Greenwood YEAR NORTHERN DIVISION SOUTHERN DIVISION PLAYOFF CHAMPION 1980 Greensboro Charleston-SC Greensboro 1981 Greensboro Greenwood Greensboro 1982 Greensboro Florence Greensboro 1983 Gastonia Columbia Gastonia 1984 Asheville Charleston-SC Asheville 1985 Greensboro Florence Florence 1986 Asheville Columbia Columbia 1987 Asheville Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 1988 Spartanburg Charleston-SC Spartanburg 1989 Gastonia Augusta Augusta 1990 Charleston-WV Savannah Charleston-WV 1991 Charleston-WV Columbia Columbia 1992 Charleston-WV Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 1993 Greensboro Savannah Savannah 1994 Hagerstown Savannah Savannah 1995 Piedmont Augusta Augusta YEAR NORTHERN CENTRAL SOUTHERN PLAYOFF CHAMPION 1996 Delmarva Asheville Columbus Savannah 1997 Charleston-WV Greensboro Macon Delmarva 1998 Hagerstown Columbia Macon Columbia 1999 Hagerstown Columbia Macon Augusta YEAR NORTH(1st) SOUTH(1st) NORTH(2nd) SOUTH(2nd) CHAMPION 2000 Piedmont Columbus Piedmont Augusta Delmarva 2001 Lexington Augusta Hagerstown Asheville Lexington 2002 Hickory Capital City Delmarva Columbus Hickory 2003 Lake County Hickory Lake County Rome Rome 2004 Charleston-WV Capital City Hickory Capital City Hickory 2005 Hagerstown Charleston Delmarva Kannapolis Kannapolis 2006 Lexington Rome Lakewood Augusta Lakewood 2007 West Virginia Augusta Hickory Columbus Columbus 2008 Lake County Asheville West Virginia Augusta Augusta 2009 Lakewood Greenville Kannapolis Asheville Lakewood 2010 Lakewood Savannah Lakewood Greenville Lakewood 2011 Hickory Savannah Greensboro Augusta Greensboro 2012 Greensboro Asheville Hagerstown Rome Asheville 2013 Hagerstown Savannah West Virginia Augusta Savannah 2014 Greensboro Savannah Hagerstown Asheville Asheville 2015 Hickory Savannah West Virginia Savannah Hickory 2016 Hagerstown Charleston Lakewood Rome Rome South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

77 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS * 1904 Macon 1905 Macon 1906 Savannah 1907 Charleston-SC 1908 Jacksonville 1909 Chattanooga 1910 Columbus 1911 Columbus 1912 Jacksonville 1913 Savannah 1914 Savannah 1915 Columbus 1916 Augusta 1917 Columbia 1918 No Teams Operations Suspended, World War I 1919 Columbia 1920 Columbia 1921 Columbia 1922 Charleston-SC 1923 Charlotte 1924 Augusta 1925 Spartanburg 1926 Greenville 1927 Greenville 1928 Asheville 1929 Knoxville 1930 Greenville No Teams Operations Suspended, The Great Depression 1936 Columbus 1937 Columbus (Savannah)* 1938 Savannah (Macon) 1939 Columbus (Augusta) 1940 Savannah (Columbus) 1941 Macon (Columbia) 1942 Charleston-SC (Macon) No Teams Operations Suspended, World War II 1946 Columbus (Augusta) 1947 Columbus (Savannah) 1948 Charleston (Greenville) 1949 Macon (Macon) 1950 Macon (Macon) 1951 Montgomery (Montgomery) 1952 Columbia (Montgomery) 1953 Jacksonville (Columbia) 1954 Jacksonville (Savannah) 1955 Columbia (Augusta) 1956 Jacksonville (Jacksonville) 1957 Augusta (Charlotte) 1958 Augusta (Macon) 1959 Knoxville (Gastonia) 1960 Columbia (Savannah) 1961 Asheville (No Playoffs) 1962 Savannah (Macon) 1963 Augusta SAL Name Retired 1979 (November) SAL Name Reinstated by The Western Carolinas League 1980 Greensboro 1981 Greensboro 1982 Greensboro 1983 Gastonia 1984 Asheville 1985 Florence 1986 Columbia 1987 Myrtle Beach 1988 Spartanburg 1989 Augusta 1990 Charleston-WV 1991 Columbia 1992 Myrtle Beach 1993 Savannah 1994 Savannah 1995 Augusta 1996 Savannah 1997 Delmarva 1998 Columbia 1999 Augusta 2000 Delmarva 2001 Lexington 2002 Hickory 2003 Rome 2004 Hickory 2005 Kannapolis 2006 Lakewood 2007 Columbus 2008 Augusta 2009 Lakewood 2010 Lakewood 2011 Greensboro 2012 Asheville 2013 Savannah 2014 Asheville 2015 Hickory 2016 Rome *Teams listed in parenthesis (between 1937 and 1962), were the winners of the playoffs for that year. Between 1937 and 1962, the SAL adopted the Shaughnessy Playoff System for post-season play. During this period, the League Championship was decided by the won-loss records of the clubs from the regular season South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 77

78 INDIVIDUAL BATTING RECORDS HIGHEST BATTING AVERAGE, SEASON Aaron Pointer, Salisbury, LOWEST BATTING AVERAGE, LEADER, SEASON Richard Schmidt, Salisbury, Steve Hammond, Greenwood, MOST GAMES PLAYED, SEASON Timothy Thiessen, Gastonia, Ramon Jimenez, Greensboro, MOST TIMES AT BAT, SEASON Juan Pierre, Asheville, MOST TIMES AT BAT, GAME 11 - Greg Golson, Lakewood, and Fernando Martinez,Hagerstown, both April 26, 2006, 22-inning game. 8 - Richard Loughridge, Salisbury, May 23, MOST RUNS SCORED, SEASON Jose Leiva, Spartanburg, MOST RUNS SCORED, GAME 6 - Leon Hartless, Salisbury, May 23, Silvestre Campusano, Florence, May 31, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES SCORING RUNS 14 - Oliverio Sparks, Salisbury, June 27-July 13,1966. Reggie Thomas, Lexington NC, June 13-25, Nelson Garcia, Spartanburg, July 2-19, Kenneth Kinnard, Florence, May 6-19, MOST HITS, SEASON Patrick Putnam, Asheville, MOST HITS, GAME 7 - Alex Smith, Sumter, August 7, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES HITTING SAFELY 38 - Mitch Hilligoss, Charleston-SC, April 18-June 1, 2007 MOST LONG HITS, SEASON 78 - Marcus Giles, Macon, 1998 (38-2B, 3-3B, 37-HR). MOST LONG HITS, GAME 5 - Matt Luke (4-2B, 1-HR), Greensboro, July 23, MOST EXTRA BASES ON LONG HITS, SEASON Scott Seabol, Greensboro, MOST EXTRA BASES ON LONG HITS, GAME 12 - Pat Garman, Gastonia, May 20, Scott Kid, Greensboro, April 16, Tom McGee, Delmarva, May 24,1999. Anthony Mongeluzzo, Savannah, April 20, MOST TOTAL BASES, SEASON Marcus Giles, Macon, MOST TOTAL BASES, GAME 16 - Pat Garman, Gastonia, May 20, Anthony Mongeluzzo, Savannah, April 20, MOST SINGLES, SEASON Juan Pierre, Asheville, MOST SINGLES, GAME 6 - Darryl Monroe, Fayetteville, April 19, MOST DOUBLES, SEASON 59 - Brian Mundell, Asheville, MOST DOUBLES, GAME 4 - Roger Nelson, Spartanburg, June 5, Greg Foreman, Greenwood, June 25, Eric Chavez, Albany, June 3, Matt Luke, Greensboro, July 23, Trey Duncan, Charleston-SC, May 6, Jeremy Slayden, Lakewood, August 20, Jacob Morris, Kannapolis, May 26, MOST TRIPLES, SEASON 20 - Eugenio Velez, Augusta, MOST TRIPLES, GAME 3 - George Bell, Spartanburg, August 10, MOST HOME RUNS, SEASON 40 - Russ Branyan, Columbus, MOST HOME RUNS, GAME 4 - Pat Garman, Gastonia, May 20, Anthony Mongeluzzo, Savannah, April 20, MOST GRAND SLAM HOME RUNS, SEASON 4 - Earl Williams, Greenwood, Ed Whited, Asheville, Ryan Minor, Delmarva, MOST RUNS BATTED IN, SEASON Patrick Putnam, Asheville, MOST RUNS BATTED IN, GAME 10 - James Barbe, Asheville, April 22, Corey Dickerson, Asheville, June 3, MOST SACRIFICE HITS, SEASON 21 - Osvaldo Fernando, Lexington KY, MOST SACRIFICE HITS, GAME 4 - Dan Greenhalgh, Spartanburg, August 24, MOST SACRIFICE FLIES, SEASON 14 - Wayne Wilkerson, Asheville, Alan Burke, Spartanburg, Alexis Rios, Charleston-WV, Zachary Johnson, Lexington, 2012 MOST SACRIFICE FLIES, GAME 3 - Miguel Sosa, Anderson, June 4, MOST STOLEN BASES, SEASON Vincent Coleman, Macon, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

79 MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME 5 - Gerald Whisenhunt, Salisbury, June 2,1960. Laschelle Tarver, Shelby, August 3, Vincent Coleman, Macon, August 10, Julio Perez, Macon, August 16, Lee Heath, Macon, July 10, Andre Montgomery, Charleston-WV, April 6, Rafael Furcal, Macon, April 15, Jeremy Hermida, Greensboro, July 16, MOST BASES ON BALLS, SEASON Jeff Gardner, Columbia, MOST BASES ON BALLS, GAME 6 - Dave Dyrek, Asheville, August 17, MOST CONSECUTIVE BASES ON BALLS 8 - Grady Little, Greenwood, August 21 and 22, MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, SEASON 15 - Patrick Putnam, Asheville, MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, GAME 3 - Angelo Cuevas, Columbia, June 11, 1985 (11 innings) Andrew Tracy, Cape Fear, May 5, 1997 (15 innings). 2 - By many players; latest: Nathan McLouth, Hickory, August 10, 2001 (13 innings). MOST STRIKEOUTS, SEASON Darryl Landrum, Florence, Al Shirley, Columbia, MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME 6 - William Kneller, Spartanburg, May 6, Richie Sexson, Columbus, May 30, 1994 (16 innings). Justin Drizos, Asheville, July 28, 1996 (16 innings). Randy Luciani, Fayetteville, July 10, 1987 (18 innings) FEWEST STRIKEOUTS, SEASON (100+ GAMES) 16 - Jesus Aristimuno, Charleston-SC, 105 games, MOST TIMES HIT BY PITCHER, SEASON 41 - Matt Duffy, Lexington, 2012 MOST TIMES HIT BY PITCHER, GAME INDIVIDUAL BATTING RECORDS (CON'T) 3 - By many players; latest: Matt Duffy, Lexington, August 5, CLUB BATTING RECORDS HIGHEST BATTING AVERAGE, SEASON Asheville, LOWEST BATTING AVERAGE, SEASON Spartanburg, MOST TIMES AT BAT, SEASON 4,935 - Hickory, 141 games, FEWEST TIMES AT BAT, SEASON 2,982 - Newton-Conover, 97 games, MOST TIMES AT BAT, GAME 85 - Lakewood, April 22, 2006 (22 innings). MOST TIMES AT BAT, BOTH CLUBS, GAME Lakewood (85) vs Hagerstown (77), April 22, (22 innings) Savannah (76) vs Fayetteville (68), May 10, 1992 (19 inn). MOST RUNS SCORED, SEASON Asheville, 140 games, Salisbury, 103 games, FEWEST RUNS SCORED, SEASON Charleston-WV, 137 games, MOST RUNS SCORED, GAME 29 - Salisbury, May 25, MOST RUNS SCORED, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 37 - Macon (22) vs Charleston-SC (15), July 29, West Virginia (24) vs. Hickory (13), June 12, Asheville (21) vs Gastonia (13), May 18, 1986 (7 innings). LARGEST SCORE SHUTOUT GAME Charleston-WV vs Augusta, June 29, MOST RUNS BY OPPONENTS, SEASON 35 - Macon, 144 games, FEWEST RUNS BY OPPONENTS, SEASON 99 - Lexington NC, 100 games, MOST HITS, SEASON 1,394 - Greensboro, 140 games, FEWEST HITS, SEASON Newton-Conover, 97 games, MOST HITS, GAME 29 - Greenville, June 25, MOST HITS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 42 Augusta (21) at Kannapolis (21), June 27, 2010 MOST EXTRA BASE HITS, SEASON Asheville, 2007 (328-2B, 54-3B, 124 HR) MOST EXTRA BASE HITS, GAME 16 - Lexington KY, August 10, 2001 (13-2B, 3-HR) Greenville, June 25, 2005 (13-2B, 3-HR) Asheville, August 27, 2011 (8-2B, 8-HR) MOST EXTRA BASE HITS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 21 - Hagerstown (5) at Asheville (16), August 27, MOST TOTAL BASES, SEASON 2,191 - Asheville, 139 games, MOST TOTAL BASES, GAME 55 - Asheville, August 27, 2011 (7-1B, 8-2B, 0-3B, 8-HR). MOST TOTAL BASES, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 74 - Asheville (38) vs Greenwood (36), August 7, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 79

80 CLUB BATTING RECORDS (CON'T) MOST DOUBLES, SEASON Asheville, 140 games, MOST DOUBLES, GAME 13 - Lexington KY, August 10, Greenville, June 25, MOST DOUBLES, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 15 - Savannah (2) at Greenville (13), June 25, 2005 Lakewood (6) at Asheville (9), April 26, MOST TRIPLES, SEASON 65 - Salisbury, 103 games, MOST TRIPLES, GAME 5 - Greenville, May 24, Augusta, July 5, Macon, April 22, Columbus, May 16, Augusta, June 14, MOST TRIPLES, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 7 - Augusta (5) vs Columbus (2), June 14, MOST HOME RUNS, SEASON Hickory, 139 games, 2013 MOST HOME RUNS, GAME 8 - Columbus, June 16, Asheville, August 27, 2011 MOST HOME RUNS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 10 - Columbia (5) vs Macon (5), June 14, MOST HRS, CLUB, 2 CONSECUTIVE GAMES 10 - Macon, August 5 (4), and August 6 (6), MOST GRAND SLAM HOME RUNS, SEASON 8 - Greenwood, 124 games Macon, 140 games MOST RUNS BATTED IN, SEASON Greensboro, 141 games, FEWEST RUNS BATTED IN, SEASON Statesville, 100 games, MOST RUNS BATTED IN, GAME 27 - Spartanburg, August 31, MOST RUNS BATTED IN, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 34 - Sumter (21) vs Savannah (13), April 10, MOST SACRIFICE HITS, SEASON Greensboro, 140 games, MOST SACRIFICE HITS, GAME 5 - Greenville, August 23, Charleston-WV, July 10, Columbus, May 6, Charleston-WV, August 9, MOST SACRIFICE HITS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 8 - Charleston-WV (5) vs Fayetteville (3), July 10, MOST SACRIFICE FLIES, SEASON 61 - Greensboro, 138 games, Hickory, 140 games, Lake County, 140 games, MOST SACRIFICE FLIES, GAME 5 - Columbia, July 21, Lake County, August 30, MOST SACRIFICE FLIES, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 5 - Spartanburg (4) vs Greenville (1), July 4, 1974 (1st game). Lexington NC (4) vs Statesville (1), July 3, Gastonia (3) vs Anderson (2), May 29, Anderson (3) vs Greenwood (2), April 29, Columbia (5) vs Anderson (0), July 21, Charleston-SC (3) vs Florence (2), April 10, Augusta (4) vs Cape Fear (1), June 24, Lake County (5) vs Lexington (0), August 30, MOST STOLEN BASES, SEASON Asheville, 139 games, MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME 11 - Macon, July 10, MOST STOLEN BASES, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 17 - Columbus (6) vs Macon (11), July 10, MOST TIMES CAUGHT STEALING, GAME 8 - Asheville, August 14, 1996 (19 innings). 6 - Albany, April 12, Columbia, August 21, 2000 (15 innings). South Georgia, May 22, 2002 (9 innings). MOST BASES ON BALLS, SEASON Greensboro, 138 games, MOST BASES ON BALLS, GAME 19 - Lexington NC, May 3, Asheville, June 4, Greensboro, August 13, MOST BASES ON BALLS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 32 - Asheville (19) vs Charleston-SC (13), June 4, MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, SEASON 51 - Greenwood, 138 games, MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, GAME 6 - Hagerstown, April 17, 1996 (15 innings). Charleston-SC, July 13, 1985 (16 innings). 4 - Greenwood, August 22, Asheville, May 16, 1978 (2nd game) (7 innings). Gastonia, July 3, Charleston-SC, August 1, 2001 (15 innings) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

81 MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME CLUB BATTING RECORDS (CON'T) 9 - Charleston-SC (6) vs Macon (3), July 13, 1985 (16 innings). 5 - Greenville (3) vs Lexington (2), June 3, Salisbury (3) vs Greenville (2), July 12, Greenwood (4) vs Spartanburg (1), August 22, Asheville (3) vs Florence (2), August 8, Charleston-SC (4) vs Wilmington (1), August 1, MOST STRIKEOUTS, SEASON 1,309 - Greensboro, 142 games, MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME 30 - Hickory, August 13, 2000 (20 innings) Delmarva, July 24, 2000 (19 innings). MOST STRIKEOUTS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 53 - Hickory (30) vs Asheville (23), August 13, 2000 (20 innings). MOST LEFT ON BASES, SEASON 1,239 - Greensboro, 141 games, MOST LEFT ON BASES, GAME 22 - Asheville, August 8, 1984 (14 innings). Asheville, June 28, 1986 (15 innings). Asheville, April 26, 1988 (16 innings). Charleston-WV, April 11, 1992 (18 innings) Capital City, July 23, MOST LEFT ON BASES, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 40 - Greensboro (22) vs Gastonia (18), August 12, 1982 (21 innings) Greenville (18) vs Anderson (14), July 24, Capital City (20) vs Wilmington (12), July 23, MOST TIMES HIT BY PITCHER, SEASON Augusta, 140 games, Capital City, MOST TIMES HIT BY PITCHER, GAME 7 - Greenwood, July 6, Savannah, August 3, MOST TIMES HIT BY PITCHER, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 7 - Greenwood (7) vs Gastonia (0), July 6, Savannah (7) vs Spartanburg (0), August 3, MOST TIMES HIT BY PITCHER, GAME 7 - Greenwood, July 6, Savannah, August 3, MOST TIMES HIT BY PITCHER, BOTH CLUBS, 7 - Greenwood (7) vs Gastonia (0), July 6, GAME Savannah (7) vs Spartanburg (0), August 3, INDIVIDUAL PITCHING RECORDS HIGHEST WON-LOST PERCENTAGE, SEASON Randy Marshall, Fayetteville (13-0), LOWEST WON-LOST PERCENTAGE, LEADER SEASON Jorge Bucardo, Augusta, (9-4), LOWEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE, SEASON William Bethea, Lexington NC, HIGHEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE, LEADER, SEASON George Conrad, Statesville, MOST WINS, SEASON 22 - Danny Hayling, Hickory, MOST CONSECUTIVE WINS, SEASON 14 - Gary Putnam, Greenville, June 6 - August 17, Matt Arrandale, Savannah, April 8 - June 23, MOST LOSSES, SEASON 19 - Gregory Kloosterman, West Virginia, MOST CONSECUTIVE LOSSES, SEASON 13 - David Trahan, Savannah, April 20-July 20, MOST DECISIONS, SEASON 31 - Danny Hayling, Hickory (22-9), MOST SAVES, SEASON 46 - Jamie Cochran, Savannah, MOST CONSECUTIVE SAVES, SEASON 19 - Cesar Perez, Columbus, July 25, 26, 30, August 2, 5 (G1),5 (G2), 6, 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30,1993. MOST GAMES, SEASON 73 - Roy Bailey, Savannah, MOST GAMES STARTED, SEASON 32 - James Rogers, Myrtle Beach, Denis Boucher, Myrtle Beach, MOST CONSECUTIVE GMS STARTED, SEASON 31 - Pat Hentgen, Myrtle Beach, Apr 10 -Aug 30, David Weathers, Myrtle Beach, Apr 7 - Aug 13, MOST COMPLETE GAMES, SEASON 24 - Danny Hayling, Hickory, MOST CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE GMS, SEAS George Vasquez, Gastonia, June 20 - August 11, MOST RELIEF APPEARANCES, SEASON 73 - Roy Bailey, Savannah, MOST CONSECUTIVE RELIEF APPEARANCES, 73 - Roy Bailey, Savannah, MOST GAMES FINISHED IN RELIEF, SEASON 60 - Russel Ford, Charleston-SC, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 81

82 INDIVIDUAL PITCHING RECORDS (CON'T) MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES FINISHED IN RELIEF, SEASON 45 - William Wright, Sumter, April 7 - August 27, Cesar Perez, Columbus, May 15 - September 5, MOST INNINGS PITCHED, SEASON Raymond Searcy, Rutherford County, MOST INNINGS PITCHED, GAME 15 - Wayne Young, Statesville vs Belmont, July 19, 1961 (Won 1-0). MOST AT BATS BY OPPONENTS, SEASON Raymond Searcy, Rutherford County, MOST AT BATS BY OPPONENTS, GAME 44 - James Hollinger, Shelby vs. Statesville, June 29, MOST AT BATS BY OPPONENTS, EXTRA INNING GAME 48 - Richard Heuschkel, Statesville vs Salisbury, May 15, John Walsh, Gastonia vs Statesville, July 6, MOST HITS OFF PITCHER, SEASON Raymond Searcy, Rutherford County, Chad Anderson, Spartanburg, MOST HITS OFF PITCHER, GAME 19 - Robert Horne, Newton-Conover vs Lexington NC, May 20, MOST RUNS OFF PITCHER, SEASON Jacob Rasner, Kannapolis, MOST RUNS OFF PITCHER, GAME 18 - Joe Abernathy, Shelby vs Newton-Conover, June 8, FEWEST RUNS OFF PITCHER, EXTRA INNING GAME 0 - Wayne Young, Statesville vs Belmont, July 19, 1961 (15 innings). MOST EARNED RUNS OFF PITCHER, SEASON Jacob Rasner, Kannapolis, MOST EARNED RUNS OFF PITCHER, GAME 17 - James Streleski, Sumter vs Anderson, August 19, MOST HOME RUNS OFF PITCHER, SEASON 30 - Aaron Marsden, Asheville, MOST HOME RUNS OFF PITCHER, GAME 6 - Gary Campbell, Gastonia vs Shelby, June 23, SACRIFICE HITS, SEASON 16 - Morris Hall, Gastonia, MOST SACRIFICE HITS, GAME 4 - By many pitchers; latest: G. William Phillips, Greenwood vs Charleston-SC, July 21, MOST SACRIFICE FLIES, SEASON 13 - Jermaine Van Buren, Asheville, MOST SACRIFICE FLIES, GAME 4 - Jeffrey Pinkus, Charleston-SC vs Asheville, June 13,1976. MOST BASES ON BALLS, SEASON Randall Tate, Anderson, MOST BASES ON BALLS, GAME 16 - John Olagues, Rock Hill vs Lexington NC, May 3, FEWEST BASES ON BALLS, GAME 0 - Joseph Brauer, Statesville vs Greenville, June 10, 1967 (10 innings). Larry Elenes, Sumter vs Greenwood, May 22, 1971 (10 innings) Joe Roa, Macon vs Columbia, August 17, 1991 (10 innings). MOST CONSECUTIVE INNINGS, NO BASES ON BALLS 40 - Buddy Carlyle, Charleston-WV, June 9-July 6, MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, SEASON 16 - William LaRosa, Gastonia, MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, GAME 5 - Robert Johnston, Shelby vs Gastonia, May 13, Guillermo Mercedes, Macon vs Charleston-SC, July 13, MOST STRIKEOUTS, SEASON Mike Szemplenski, Statesville, MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME 19 - By many pitchers; latest: Joseph Hanzlik, Charlotte vs Greenville, April 25, MOST TIMES 10 OR MORE STRIKEOUTS, GAME, SEASON 19 - Mike Szemplenski, Statesville, MOST STRIKEOUTS, EXTRA INNING GAME 25 - William Bethea, Lexington NC vs Rutherford County, August 4, 1960 (14 innings). MOST STRIKEOUTS, TWO CONSECUTIVE GMS 41 - William Bethea, Lexington NC, August 4 (25 in 14 innings) and August 9 (16 in 10 innings), Nolan Ryan, Greenville, June 7 (15 in 7 innings) and June 11 (19 in 9 innings), MOST STRIKEOUTS, THREE CONSECUTIVE GMS 48 - James Baten, Lexington, May 18 (21 in 11 innings), May 24 (15 in 7 innings) and May 30 (12 in 8 innings), Nolan Ryan, Greenville, June 3 (12 in 9 innings), June 7 (15 in 7 innings) and June 11 (19 in 9 innings), MOST HIT BATTERS, SEASON 25 - Marc Kaiser, Asheville, MOST HIT BATTERS, GAME 5 - Andy Baldwin, Savannah, August 12, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

83 INDIVIDUAL PITCHING RECORDS (CON'T) MOST WILD PITCHES, SEASON 42 - Michael Thompson, Salisbury, MOST WILD PITCHES, GAME 7 - Patrick Cioffi, Newton-Conover vs Salisbury, June 18, John M. Brown, Greenville vs Spartanburg, May 11, Steve Gasser, Columbia vs Greensboro, April 18, MOST BALKS, SEASON 21 - Denis Boucher, Myrtle Beach, MOST BALKS, GAME 5 - Mike Taylor, Gastonia, April 21, Jason Backs, Spartanburg, June 6, MOST SHUTOUTS, SEASON 6 - John Penn, Spartanburg, MOST CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUTS, SEASON 3 - By many pitchers; latest: Scott Robinson, Charleston-WV, May 9 through May 20, MOST CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUT INNINGS, Henry Carson, Savannah, July 13 - August 10, SEASON 9 - Luis Alvarez, Lexington NC (3-2H, 2-3H, and 4-4H), MOST LOW HIT GAMES, SEASON Jim Cosman, Rock Hill (3-1H, 1-2H, 1-3H and 4-4H), CLUB PITCHING RECORDS LOWEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE, SEASON Charleston-SC, 138 games, HIGHEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE, SEASON Salisbury, 121 games, HIGHEST EARNED RUN AVERAGE, LEADER SEASON Greenwood, 139 games, MOST COMPLETE GAMES, SEASON 64 - Gastonia, 125 games, FEWEST COMPLETE GAMES, SEASON 0 - By many teams, including 2 teams in 2016: Charleston, 139 games, 2016 Greensboro, 140 games, 2016 MOST SAVES, SEASON 56 - Columbus, 142 games, FEWEST SAVES, SEASON 8 - Spartanburg, 134 games, MOST INNINGS PITCHED, SEASON 1,277.7 Lakewood, 140 games, FEWEST HITS, SEASON Statesville, 98 games, MOST HITS, SEASON 1,396 Asheville, 139 games, FEWEST RUNS, SEASON Lexington NC, 100 games, MOST RUNS, SEASON Greensboro, 139 games, Macon, 144 games, FEWEST EARNED RUNS, SEASON Lexington NC, 100 games, MOST EARNED RUNS, SEASON 716 Asheville, 139 games, 2011 FEWEST BASES ON BALLS, SEASON Savannah, 138 games, 2013 MOST BASES ON BALLS, SEASON Charleston-SC, 140 games, MOST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, SEASON 79 - Gastonia, 139 games, FEWEST INTENTIONAL BASES ON BALLS, SEASON 0 - Cape Fear, 141 games, Savannah, 140 games, Charleston, SC, 140 games, 2011 West Virginia, 139 games, 2016 West Virginia, 138 games, 2011 Delmarva, 138 games, 2015 West Virginia, 135 games, 2014 MOST STRIKEOUTS, SEASON 1,267 Lakewood, 139 games, ,248 Charleston, 139 games, 2016 FEWEST STRIKEOUTS, SEASON Gastonia, 100 games, MOST SHUTOUTS, SEASON 22 - Macon, 141 games, Lake County, 140 games, FEWEST SHUTOUTS, SEASON 0 - Newton-Conover, 97 games, Salisbury, 121 games, FEWEST HOME RUNS, SEASON 23 - Shelby, 95 games, MOST HOME RUNS, SEASON Asheville, 139 games, FEWEST HIT BATTERS, SEASON 5 - Capital City, 137 games, MOST HIT BATTERS, SEASON 124 West Virginia, 137 games, FEWEST WILD PITCHES, SEASON 42 - Savannah, 138 games, 2013 MOST WILD PITCHES, SEASON Macon, 141 games, FEWEST BALKS, SEASON 0 - Rock Hill, 126 games, MOST BALKS, SEASON 64 - Fayetteville, 135 games, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 83

84 CLUB MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS HIGHEST WON-LOST PERCENTAGE, CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.722- Spartanburg (Won 91 Lost 35), LOWEST WON-LOST PERCENTAGE, CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.496- Augusta (Won 69 Lost 70), LOWEST WON-LOST PERCENTAGE, SEASON.281- Salisbury (Won 34 Lost 87), MOST CONSECUTIVE WINS, SEASON 25 - Spartanburg, July 17 through August 12, MOST CONSECUTIVE LOSSES, SEASON 22 - Charleston-SC, June 18 through July 7, MOST CONSECUTIVE TIMES BEING SHUTOUT 4 - Savannah, August , MOST CONSECUTIVE TIMES SHUTTING OUT OPPONENTS 3 - By many clubs; latest: Kannapolis, August 1(DH) -2, LONGEST GAME BY INNINGS 22 - Hagerstown (7) at Lakewood (8), April 26, INDIVIDUAL FIELDING RECORDS FIRST BASEMAN MOST GAMES, SEASON Tate Seefried, Greensboro, HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE, SEASON Marc Meno, Greenwood, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, SEASON 1,421 - Robert McNair, Florence, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, GAME 29 - Peter Dalena, Greensboro, August 12, 1982 (21 innings). Justin Drizos, Asheville, August 14, 1996 (19 innings). MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON 1,314 - Robert McNair, Florence, MOST PUTOUTS, GAME 29 - Justin Drizos, Asheville, August 14, 1996 (19 innings). MOST ASSISTS, SEASON Tate Seefried, Greensboro, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 6 - Jose Velez, Gastonia, June 25, Steve Vondran, Charleston-WV, July 21, Robert Berns, Charleston-SC, August 3, MOST ERRORS, SEASON 43 - Aaron Pointer, Salisbury, MOST ERRORS, GAME 4 - Walter Dixon, Gastonia, May 22, John Marsden, Lexington NC, August 6, Joe Fanning, Greenwood, May 24, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS 87 - Luis Lopez, Hagerstown, April 5 through August 30, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON James Barbe, Asheville, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 6 - Tony Muser, Greenville, August 10, SECOND BASEMAN MOST GAMES, SEASON Jeffrey Doyle, Gastonia, Michael Wolters, Gastonia, Clarence Myers, Cape Fear, HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE, SEASON Liu Rodriguez, Hickory, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, SEASON Michael Wolters, Gastonia, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, GAME 20 - James Brady, Charleston-SC, May 9, 1976 (16 innings) Santiago Escobar, Myrtle Beach, July 19, MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON Alan Ashkinazy, Greensboro, MOST PUTOUTS, GAME 12 - Robert Diaz, Rock Hill, July 2, Kristopher Krebs, Greenville, August 8, MOST ASSISTS, SEASON 429 Carlos Willoughby, Augusta, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 11 - Marvin Cole, Charleston-WV, Will Parsons, Charleston-SC, August 21, Jorge Nunez, Hagerstown, April 9, Alejandro Fajardo, Piedmont, August 5, MOST ERRORS, SEASON 50 - Juan Samuel, Spartanburg, MOST ERRORS, GAME 4 - By many players; latest: Tyler Shryock, Kannapolis, April 16, 2014 MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS 73 - Derin McMains, Hagerstown, April 4 through July 2, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON Alexander Ojea, Savannah, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 5 - By many players; latest: Gera Alvarez, Delmarva, April 6, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

85 INDIVIDUAL FIELDING RECORDS (CON'T) THIRD BASEMAN MOST GAMES, SEASON Dale Berra, Charleston-SC, Hank Blalock, Savannah, HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE, SEASON John Lackaff, Kannapolis, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, SEASON Scott Rolen, Spartanburg, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, GAME 15 - Leonard Bell, Charleston-WV, July 10, MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON Paul Fryer, Spartanburg, MOST PUTOUTS, GAME 7 - Robert Tanzi, Asheville, August 13, 1979 (16 innings). 6 - By many players; latest: Kennedy Infante, Savannah, August 4, MOST ASSISTS, SEASON Scott Rolen, Spartanburg, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 11 - Jim Riggs, Greensboro, May 25, Leornard Bell, Charleston-WV, July 10, MOST ERRORS, SEASON 59 - Dean Palmer, Gastonia, MOST ERRORS, GAME 4 - By many players; latest: Troy Cameron, Macon, July 1, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS Tripper Johnson, Delmarva, April 8 through August 5, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON 39 - Samuel Orr, Lakewood, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 3 - By many players; latest: Chad Spann, Augusta, May 8, SHORTSTOPS MOST GAMES, SEASON Bradley Luther, Gastonia, Timothy Thiessen, Gastonia, HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE, SEASON Wilmer Flores, Savannah, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, SEASON Bradley Luther, Gastonia, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, GAME 18 - Pokey Reese, Charleston-WV, June 18, 1992 (14 innings) Travis Fryman, Fayetteville, July 10, MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON Luis Lopez, Charleston-SC, MOST PUTOUTS, GAME 10 - Manuel Lee, Columbia, July 27, 1984 (1st game). Guillermo Mercedes, Charleston-SC, August 6, 1993 (15 innings). MOST ASSISTS, SEASON Bradley Luther, Gastonia, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 13 - Chad Thornhill, Columbus, July 14, 1996 (10 innings). Brett Elam, Asheville, August 14, 1996 (19 innings) Raul Nieves, Augusta, July 6, 2001 (9 innings). MOST ERRORS, SEASON 80 - Webster Garrison, Florence, MOST ERRORS, GAME 6 - Tommie Bozich, Sumter, May 29, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS 35 - Jose Richard, Greenwood, June 6 through August 12, 1975 (played other positions in between). MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON Bradley Luther, Gastonia, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 5 - By many players; latest: Tito Navarro, Capital City, August 20, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 85

86 INDIVIDUAL FIELDING RECORDS (CON'T) OUTFIELDERS MOST GAMES, SEASON Derek Shumpert, Greensboro, HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE, SEASON Scott Markley, Asheville (291 total chances), MOST TOTAL CHANCES, SEASON Chris Young, Kannapolis, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, GAME 11 - Lonnie Smith, Spartanburg, June 10, 1975, (1st game) (13 innings). Michael Goss, Augusta, May 21, By many players; latest: Vincent Vukovich, Lakewood, June 21, MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON Chris Young, Kannapolis, MOST PUTOUTS, GAME 11 - Lonnie Smith, Spartanburg, June 10, 1975, (1st game) (13 innings) By many players; latest: Vincent Vukovich, Lakewood, June 21, MOST ASSISTS, SEASON 30 - Richard Hidalgo, Asheville, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 4 - John Wockenfuss, Shelby, July 23, 1969 (1st game). Rafael Quezeda, Anderson, May 5, George Vogel, Savannah, April 24, MOST ERRORS, SEASON 22 - Van Snider, Charleston-SC, MOST ERRORS, GAME 4 - George Scott, Gastonia, August 5, Fred Rein, Charleston-SC, June 4, Gregory Mckinney, Greensboro, June 7, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS Scott Markley, Asheville, April 10 through August 31, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON 9 - Glenn Purvis, Anderson, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 2 - By many players; latest: Sean Zumwaltk, Macon, July 19, CATCHERS MOST GAMES, SEASON Dale Murphy, Greenwood, HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE, SEASON Cody Clark, Rome, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, SEASON 1,130 - Johnathan Buck, Lexington KY, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, GAME 35 - Alvin Colina, Asheville, July 4, 2003 (19 innings) Carlos Delgado, Myrtle Beach, April 11, Brad Elwood, Greensboro, April 13, MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON 1,006 - Johnathan Buck, Lexington KY, MOST PUTOUTS, GAME 29 - Alvin Colina, Asheville, July 4, 2003 (19 innings) Ernie Lopez, Shelby, May 7, MOST ASSISTS, SEASON Fernando Lunar, Macon, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 8 - Javier Cardona, Fayetteville, August 10, MOST ERRORS, SEASON 29 - James Burnette, Newton-Conover, MOST ERRORS, GAME 5 - Daniel Lloyd, Thomasville, May 21, 1966 (2nd game). MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS 69 - Patrick D. Hewes, Savannah, April 8 through July 1, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON 17 Sandy Leon, Hagerstown, 2010 MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 3 - Daniel Plante, Greensboro, April 9, Robert L. Thomson, Gastonia, July 9, MOST PASSED BALLS, SEASON 42 - David McDonald, Shelby-Statesville, MOST PASSED BALLS, GAME 6 - Charlie Lisk, Kannapolis, April 4, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

87 INDIVIDUAL FIELDING RECORDS (CON'T) PITCHERS MOST GAMES, SEASON 73 - Roy Bailey, Savannah, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, NO ERRORS, SEASON 57 - Mark Shiflett, Greensboro, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, SEASON 74 - Raymond Searcy, Rutherford County, MOST TOTAL CHANCES, GAME 11 - Bert Inman, Greensboro, June 6, MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON 25 - Jose Martinez, Columbia, MOST PUTOUTS, GAME 6 - Christian Parker, Cape Fear, July 5, MOST ASSISTS, SEASON 59 - Carl Grovom, Charleston-WV, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 10 - Robert May, Gastonia, May 2, Jimmy Freeman, Greenwood, June 6, MOST ERRORS, SEASON 13 - Ricky Steed, Myrtle Beach, MOST ERRORS, GAME 3 - By many pitchers; latest: Matt Sweeney, Lakewood, June 27, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS 71 - Bryan Eversgerd, Savannah, April 12 - September 5, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON 8 - Richard Pole, Greenville, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 3 - Michael Wilkins, Fayetteville, July 20, CLUB FIELDING RECORDS HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE, SEASON.979 West Virginia, 139 games, Augusta, 137 games, MOST PUTOUTS, SEASON 3,809 - Macon, 141 games, MOST ASSISTS, SEASON 1,779 - Asheville, 143 games, MOST ASSISTS, GAME 34 - Charleston-WV, July 10, 1988,(21 innings) Capital City, July 23, 2001, (17 innings). Hagerstown, April 26, 2001, (14 innings). MOST ASSISTS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 64 - Charleston-WV (34) vs Fayetteville (30), July 10, 1988 (21 innings) Capital City (29) vs Wilmington (20), July 23, 2001, (17 innings). MOST ERRORS, SEASON Fayetteville, 139 games, MOST ERRORS, GAME 13 - Lexington NC, July 21, 1961 (13 innings) Newton-Conover, August 24, Statesville, July 23, MOST ERRORS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 16 - Newton-Conover (9) vs Belmont (7), July 5, FEWEST ERRORS, SEASON Augusta, 137 games, MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, NO ERRORS, SEASON 8 - Augusta, May 23 through May 30, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, SEASON Shelby, 139 games, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, GAME 6 - Greenville, August 10, Asheville, May 27, MOST DOUBLE PLAYS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 10 - Charleston-WV (5) vs Fayetteville (5), July 10, MOST PASSED BALLS, SEASON 83 - Gastonia, 137 games, MOST PASSED BALLS, GAME 5 - By many clubs; latest: Hagerstown, May 31, MOST PASSED BALLS, BOTH CLUBS, GAME 6 - Shelby (4) vs Statesville (2), June 11, Monroe (5) vs Greenwood (1), June 27, Sumter (5) vs Spartanburg (1), April 10, TRIPLE PLAYS, LEAGUE 55 - Gastonia (6); Anderson (5); Asheville (5); Charleston-SC (5); Savannah (4); Spartanburg (4); Greenville (3); Macon (3); Charleston-WV (2); Columbia (2); Columbus (2); Greenwood (2); Augusta, Belmont, Delmarva, Hagerstown, Kannapolis, Lakewood, Lexington, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill, Salisbury, Shelby and Statesville (1 each) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 87

88 ANNUAL LEAGUE LEADERS-BATTING BATTING CHAMPION YEAR PLAYER & CLUB PCT 1960 Jack Turney, Salisbury Aaron Pointer, Salisbury Charles Truesdell, Statesville John May, Greenville Richard Schmidt, Salisbury Edmondo Moxey, Salisbury Gilberto Torres, Spartanburg David Cash, Gastonia Zelman Jack, Gastonia Earl Williams, Greenwood George Hodge, Spartanburg Steven Garner, Sumter Charles Bordes, Greenville Mike Hargrove, Gastonia Calvin Smith, Greenwood Barry Bonnell, Spartanburg-G'wood Patrick Putnam, Asheville David Rivera, Asheville Steven Hammond, Greenwood Gerald Perry, Greenwood Donald Mattingly, Greensboro Daniel Murphy, Asheville Cliff Pastornicky, Charleston-SC Vincent Coleman, Macon Manuel Lee, Columbia Manuel Jose, Greensboro Carlos Colombino, Asheville Ed Whited, Asheville Derek Bell, Myrtle Beach Jeff Frye, Gastonia Tim Howard, Columbia Kyle Washington, Columbus Quilvio Veras, Columbia Brian Rupp, Savannah Ben Boulware, Hickory Vladimir Guerrero, Albany Carlos Mendoza, Columbia Luis Lopez, Hagerstown Maurice Bruce, Columbia Rafael Furcal, Macon James House, Hickory Rene Reyes, Asheville Victor Diaz, South Georgia Chaz Lytle, Hickory Brandon Moss, Augusta Brian Horwitz, Augusta Mike Spidale, Lakewood Andrew Lefave, West Virginia Eric Fryer, West Virginia Kiel Roling, Asheville J.D. Martinez, Lexington Evan Gattis, Rome Brent Keys, Greensboro Rosell Herrera, Asheville Chance Sisco, Delmarva Shane Hoelscher, Asheville Yermin Mercedes, Delmarva.353 HOME RUN KING YEAR PLAYER & CLUB HR 1960 Paul D. Roberts, Salisbury Richard Simpson, Statesville Francis Petrellis, Shelby 9 Jesse Snead, Statesville 9 Steve Whitaker, Shelby David McDonald, Shelby-Statesville William Parlier, Salisbury Bob Robertson, Gastonia Luis Lagunas, Thomasville Johny Jeter, Gastonia Zelman Jack, Gastonia Earl Williams, Greenwood Roy Gibson, Anderson David Criscione, Anderson 25 Lloyd Hutchinson, Spartanburg Kenneth Caldwell, Greenville Douglas Ault, Gastonia John Guarnaccia, Spartanburg Gary Begnaud, Spartanburg Patrick Putnam, Asheville David Rivera, Asheville James Barbe, Asheville Hediberto Vargas, Shelby David Kable, Gastonia Thomas Dodd, Greensboro Randall Braun, Asheville Tracy Dophied, Asheville Wilmer Caraballo, Columbia Peter Mueller, Asheville Cameron Drew, Asheville Mike Simms, Asheville Eric Anthony, Asheville Doug Cronk, Gastonia Cliff Brannon, Savannah Butch Huskey, Columbia Shane Andrews, Albany Derek Hacopian, Columbus Nate Holdren, Asheville 28 Ruben Rivera, Greensboro Derrick Gibson, Asheville 32 Ron Wright, Macon Russ Branyan, Columbus Steve Hacker, Macon Marcus Giles, Macon Travis Hafner, Savannah 28 Earl Snyder, Columbia James House, Hickory Jason Kinchen, Greensboro Walter Young, Hickory Jeff Salazar, Asheville Jon Benick, Hickory Joe Koshansky, Asheville Eric Campbell, Rome Ryan Royster, Columbus Michael Stanton, Greensboro Brian Pelligrini, Lexington KY Jared Clark, Asheville Corey Dickerson, Asheville Matthew Skole, Hagerstown Joey Gallo, Hickory Travis Demeritte, Hickory Ryan O'Hearn, Lexington 19 Arturo Rodriguez, Greensboro Jose Pujols, Lakewood South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

89 ANNUAL LEAGUE LEADERS-BATTING RUNS BATTED IN LEADERS YEAR PLAYER & CLUB RBI 1960 Paul D. Roberts, Salisbury Tommy Murray, Salisbury Henry Nicholls, Newton-Conover Levi Brown, Greenville Roy Foster, Gastonia Bob Robertson, Gastonia Luis Lagunas, Thomasville Paul Dennebaum, Lexington NC James Breazeale, Greenwood Dalton Renfroe, Shelby LaMar Davis, Anderson Blas Santana, Spartanburg Jerry Martin, Spartanburg Douglas Ault, Gastonia Daniel Duran, Gastonia Gary Begnaud, Spartanburg Patrick Putnam, Asheville David Rivera, Asheville James Barbe, Asheville George Bell, Spartanburg Brook Jacoby, Anderson Jeff Reynolds, Greensboro John Christensen, Shelby Chris James, Spartanburg Patrick Borders, Florence 85 Kurtis Kaull, Savannah Angelo Cuevas, Columbia Cameron Drew, Asheville Ed Whited, Asheville Brant Alyea, Gastonia Mike Mulvaney, Greensboro Tim Howard, Columbia Butch Huskey, Columbia Cliff Floyd, Albany Alan Burke, Spartanburg Harold Williams, Hickory Derrick Gibson, Asheville Russ Branyan, Columbus Steve Hacker, Macon Marcus Giles, Macon Travis Hafner, Savannah Nathan Grindell, Columbus Jon Topolski, Lexington KY Andy Marte, Macon Jeff Salazar, Asheville Delmon Young, Charleston-SC Jason Fransz, Delmarva Brad Corley, Hickory Jonel Pacheco, Hickory Darin Holcomb, Asheville Josh Mazzola, Augusta Christopher Dominguez, Augusta Dan Black, Kannapolis Zachary Johnson, Lexington Francisco Sosa, Asheville Ryan McMahon, Asheville 102 Correlle Prime, Asheville Jose Marmolejos-Diaz, Hagerstown Sam Hilliard, Asheville South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 89

90 CLUB SEASON RECORDS-BATTING CLUB PLAYER & YEAR PCT Albany Vladimir Guerrero, 1995*.333 Anderson Robert Jones, Asheville Daniel Murphy, 1981*.349 Augusta Brian Horwitz, 2005*.339 Belmont Mario Cia, Bowling Green Isaias Velasquez, Cape Fear Frank Catalanotto, Charleston-SC Cliff Pastornicky, 1982*.343 Charlotte Robert Wilfong, Columbia Maurice Bruce, 1998*.341 Columbus Kyle Washington, 1991*.343 Delmarva Yermin Mercedes, 2016*.353 Florence Silvestre Campusano, Gastonia Mike Hargrove, 1973*.351 Greensboro Don Mattingly, 1980*.358 Greenville Charles Bordes, 1972*.352 Greenwood Earl Williams, 1969*.340 Hagerstown Luis Lopez, 1997*.358 Hickory James House, 2000*.348 Kannapolis Brady Shoemaker, Lake County Kevin Kouzmanoff, Lakewood Mike Spidale, Lexington KY J.D. Martinez, 2010*.362 Lexington NC Ronald Henson, Macon Vincent Coleman, 1983*.350 Monroe Cecil Rankhorn, Myrtle Beach Derek Bell, 1988*.344 Newton-Conover Richard Schmidt, Orangeburg Claude Westmoreland, Piedmont Mark Raynor, Rock Hill Gary Overstreet, Rome Jason Heyward, Rutherford County Russ Buhite, Salisbury Aaron Pointer, 1961*.402 Savannah Chad Chop, Shelby Lanier Robinson, South Georgia Victor Diaz, 2002*.350 Spartanburg Gilberto Torres, 1966*.365 Statesville Charles Truedell, 1962*.344 Sumter Steven Gardner, 1971*.343 Thomasville Luis Lagunas, West Virginia Andrew Lefave, 2007*.345 Wilmington Koyie Hill, * Led league South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

91 CLUB SEASON RECORDS-HOME RUNS CLUB PLAYER & YEAR HR Albany Shane Andrews, 1992* 25 Anderson David Criscione, 1971** 25 Asheville Mike Simms, 1987* 39 Augusta Derrick Lankford, Adam Duvall, Belmont Larry Belanger, Mario Cia, Bowling Green Michael Sheridan, Cape Fear Gabe Kapler, Charleston-SC Mark Pirruccello, Justin Schuda, Delmon Young, Charlotte Buddy Whitley, Columbia Earl Snyder, 1999* 28 Columbus Russ Branyan, 1996* 40 Delmarva Calvin Pickering, Florence Eddie Santos, Gastonia Bob Robertson, Greensboro Michael Stanton, 2008* 39 Greenville Joseph Campbell, Greenwood Earl Williams, 1969* 33 Hagerstown Bobby Cripps, Hickory Joey Gallo, 2013* 38 Kannapolis Chris Carter, Lake County Ryan Goleski, Lakewood Jose Pujols, 2016* 24 Lexington, KY Brian Pelligrini, Lexington, NC Bobby Bonds, Macon Marcus Giles, 1998* 37 Monroe Richard Licini, Myrtle Beach Wayne Davis, Newton-Conover Earl Williams, Orangeburg Claude Westmoreland, Piedmont Andy Dominique, Rock Hill Victor Correll, Rome Cody Johnson, Rutherford County Troy Searcy, Joe Triestes, Salisbury Edmondo Moxey, Savannah Travis Hafner, 1999* 28 Shelby Hediberto Vargas, 1979* 31 South Georgia Delwyn Young, Spartanburg John Guarnaccia, 1974* 28 Statesville David McDonald, 1963* 21 Sumter Phil Wellman, Thomasville Luis Lagunas, 1966* 35 West Virginia Stephen Chapman, Wilmington Reggie Abercrombie, * Led league ** Tied for league lead 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 91

92 CLUB SEASON RECORDS-RUNS BATTED IN CLUB PLAYER & YEAR RBI Albany Cliff Floyd, 1992* 97 Anderson Brook Jacoby, 1980* 108 Asheville Patrick Putnam, 1976* 142 Augusta Brandon Moss, Christopher Dominguez, 2010* 101 Belmont Kermit Williams, Bowling Green Tim Beckham, Cape Fear Daryle Ward, Charleston-SC Delmon Young, 2004* 116 Charlotte Buddy Whitley, Columbia Angelo Cuevas, 1985* 101 Columbus Russ Branyan, 1996* 106 Delmarva Jason Fransz, 2005* 111 Florence Eddie Santos, Cecil Fielder, Gastonia Daniel Duran, 1974* 99 David Kable, Greensboro Mike Mulvaney, 1989* 112 Greenville Kenneth Caldwell, Greenwood Earl Williams, Hagerstown Luis Lopez, Hickory Harold Williams, 1994* 104 Jon Benick, Kannapolis Dan Black, 2011* 98 Lake County Ryan Goleski, Lakewood Randy Ruiz, Lexington, KY Zachary Johnson, 2012* 108 Macon Steve Hacker, 1997* 119 Monroe Victor Price, Myrtle Beach Howard Battle, Newton-Conover Henry Nichols, 1962* 66 Orangeburg Claude Westmoreland, Piedmont Andy "Bubba" Dominique, Rock Hill Charles Day, Rome Frederick Freeman, Rutherford County Gary Cowan, Salisbury Paul D. Roberts, 1960* 91 Savannah Travis Hafner, 1999* 111 Shelby Dalton Renfroe, 1969* 113 South Georgia Delwyn Young, Spartanburg Chris James, 1983* 121 Statesville Leonard Patinsky, Sumter Kevin Casey, Phil Wellman, Thomasville Luis Lagunas, 1966* 106 West Virginia Jason Parsons, Wilmington Koyie Hill, * Led league ** Tied for league lead South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

93 WON-LOST PERCENTAGE LEADERS YEAR PITCHER & CLUB W L PCT 1960 Gary Bodenheimer, Lexington NC Marvin Dutt, Salisbury Robert Kenny, Statesville Jim Shellenback, Gastonia Jim Cosman, Rock Hill David Bryce, Thomasville Gary Puttmann, Greenville John Parker, Spartanburg Stanley Bell, Greenville Bob Johnston, Gastonia Craig Skok, Greenville Michael Newson, Greenwood Charles Kniffin, Spartanburg John Candelaria, Charleston SC Mike Bacsik, Gastonia Larry Wertz, Spartanburg Lamar Jones, Greenwood Dave Righetti, Asheville Dan Ballard, Greenwood Eugene Nelson, Asheville Roger Begue, Charleston SC/Macon Martin Mason, Greensboro Danny Jackson, Charleston SC David Walsh, Florence Kyle Hartshorn, Columbia Thomas Funk, Asheville Dane Anthony, Florence Johnny Cash, Sumter Christopher Bayer, Columbia Samuel A. August, Asheville James R. Rogers, Myrtle Beach Victor Garcia, Greensboro Randy Marshall, Fayetteville Jose Martinez, Columbia John Dettmer, Gastonia Ryan Karp, Greensboro Roland Delamaza, Columbus Brian Smith, Hagerstown Javier Vazquez, Delmarva Grant Roberts, Columbia John Sneed, Hagerstown Pasqual Coco, Hagerstown Justin Backsmeyer, Savannah Nick Roberts, Lexington KY David Mattox, Capital City Mariano Gomez, Columbus Alex Hart, Hickory Thomas Mastny, Charleston-WV Ronnie Martinez, Lexington KY Will Inman, West Virginia Sergio Romo, Augusta Heath Rollins, Columbus Sean Gleason, Delmarva David Phelps, Charleston SC Jorge Bucardo, Augusta Roman Mendez, Hickory Tyler Anderson, Asheville Chris Jensen, Asheville Gabriel Ynoa, Savannah Antonio Senzatela, Asheville Colin Wiles, Hickory Patrick Weigel, Rome South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 93

94 EARNED RUN AVERAGE LEADERS YEAR PITCHER & CLUB ERA 1960 William Bethea, Lexington NC George Conrad, Statesville Robert Kenny, Statesville Dave Roberts, Spartanburg Rich Licklider, Lexington NC Sal Campisi, Rock Hill John Penn, Spartanburg John Parker, Spartanburg Dave Warmbrod, Gastonia Tom Dettore, Gastonia Bradford Gratz, Gastonia Michael Martin, Spartanburg Charles Kniffin, Spartanburg Tom Underwood, Spartanburg Randy Sealy, Charleston-SC Joey McLaughlin, Greenwood Harold Kelly, Asheville Bruce Berenji, Shelby Gregory Hughes, Shelby Jerry Johnson, Gastonia Ralph Citarella, Gastonia Jeffrey Gladden, Charleston-SC Donald Taylor, Greenwood Kevin Brown, Columbia Kyle Hartshorn, Columbia Thomas Glavine, Sumter Blaise Ilsley, Columbia Douglas Linton, Myrtle Beach Joseph Pacholec, Augusta Pedro Martinez, Charleston-SC Jeff Hoffman, Greensboro Jose Martinez, Columbia Travis Baptist, Myrtle Beach J.J. Thobe, Columbus Matt Arrandale, Savannah Mike Kusiewicz, Asheville Nelson Figueroa, Columbia Maximo Heredia, Delmarva Clayton Andrews, Hagerstown 2.28 Brian Reith, Greensboro Jason Standridge, Charleston-SC Jovanny Cedeno, Savannah Corwin Malone, Kannapolis Macay McBride, Macon Fausto Carmona, Lake County Thomas Mastny, Charleston-WV Ray Liotta, Kannapolis Matthew Maloney, Lakewood Kevin Pucetas, Augusta Madison Bumgarner, Augusta Juan Nicasio, Asheville Robert Erlin, Hickory Taylor Whitenton, Savannah Tyler Anderson, Asheville Connor Sadzeck, Hickory Luis Ysla, Augusta Yeudy Garcia, West Virginia Brannon Easterling, Kannapolis South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

95 STRIKEOUT LEADERS YEAR PITCHER & CLUB SO 1960 John Isaacs, Newton-Conover George Conrad, Statesville Nick Dematteis, Statesville Mike Szemplenski, Statesville Herman Alvarez, Lexington NC Richard Sommer, Thomasville Nolan Ryan, Greenville Ken Reynolds, Spartanburg Mike Thompson, Salisbury John Curtis, Greenville Bradford Gratz, Gastonia James Streleski, Sumter Lewis Lerner, Charlotte Tom Underwood, Spartanburg Guillermo Hernandez, Spartanburg John Gibson, Spartanburg Paul Mirabella, Asheville Mike Griffin, Asheville Charles Lamson, Asheville Brent Burroughs, Spartanburg Ronald Krauss, Charleston-SC Timothy Wheeler, Greenwood Devallon Harper, Florence Kevin Brown, Columbia Reginald Dobie, Columbia Timothy Englund, Florence Brian Givens, Columbia Curtis Schilling, Greensboro James Rogers, Myrtle Beach John Ericks, Savannah Sterling Hitchcock, Greensboro John Roper, Charleston-WV Jason Hisey, Savannah Charles York, Columbus Steven Kline, Columbus Damian Moss, Macon 177 Jesus Sanchez, Columbia Nelson Figueroa, Columbia Bruce Chen, Macon Josh Kalinowski, Asheville John Stephens, Delmarva David Williams, Hickory Adam Wainwright, Macon Dustin McGowan, Charleston-WV Merkin Valdez, Hagerstown Adam Bostick, Greensboro Jonathan Sanchez, Augusta Matthew Maloney, Lakewood Aneury Rodriguez, Asheville Madison Bumgarner, Augusta Matthew Moore, Bowling Green Armando Rodriguez, Savannah Garrett Claypool, Lakewood Clayton Blackburn, Augusta Parker Bridwell, Delmarva Mitch Horacek, Delmarva Sam Howard, Asheville Jose Taveras, Lakewood South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 95

96 CLUB SEASON RECORDS--WON-LOST PCT. CLUB PITCHER & YEAR W L PCT Albany Garrett Stephenson, Anderson James Southworth, Asheville Sam August, 1987* Augusta Sergio Romo, Madison Bumgarner, Belmont Barry Huntzinger, Bowling Green Chris Andujar, Cape Fear Randy Marshall, 1990* Charleston-SC Danny Jackson, 1982* Charlotte Thomas Schmidt, Columbia Christopher Bayer, 1986* Columbus Roland Delamaza, 1994* Delmarva Javier Vazquez, 1996* Florence Christopher Phillips, Gastonia John Dettmer, 1992* Greensboro Ryan Karp, 1993* Greenville Gary Puttman, 1966* Greenwood Stanley Bell, 1968* Hagerstown Pasqual Coco, 1999* Hickory Alex Hart, 2003* Roman Mendez, 2011* Kannapolis Nik Lubisich, Levi Maxwell, Lake County Josh Judy, Lakewood Zach Sterner, Lexington, KY Nick Roberts, 2001* Lexington, NC Gary Bodenheimer, 1960* Macon Ronald Mathis, Monroe Michael Biko, Myrtle Beach Doug Linton, Newton-Conover John Isaacs, Orangeburg Wesley Moore, Piedmont Rich Hunter, Rock Hill James Cosman, 1974* Rome Matt Wright, Rutherford County Ray Searcy, Salisbury Marvin Dutt, 1961* Savannah Justin Backsmeyer, 2000* Shelby Gary Carter, South Georgia Brian Pilkington, Spartanburg Charles Kniffin, 1972* Statesville Robert Kenny, 1962* Sumter Roger Hailey, Thomasville David Bryce, 1965* West Virginia Will Inman, Wilmington Jose Rojas, * Led league South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

97 CLUB SEASON RECORDS--ERA CLUB PITCHER & YEAR ERA Albany Keith Morrison, Anderson David Klenba, Asheville Sam August, Augusta Madison Bumgarner, 2008* 1.46 Belmont Barry Huntzinger, Bowling Green Chris Andujar, Cape Fear Jason Jordan, Charleston-SC Randall Sealy, 1974* 1.97 Pedro Martinez, 1989* 1.97 Philip Hughes, Charlotte Lewis Lerner, Columbia Jose Martinez, 1991* 1.49 Columbus J.J. Thobe, Delmarva Maximo Heredia, 1997* 2.13 Florence Tim Englund, Gastonia Ralph Citarella, 1980* 1.64 Greensboro Jeff Hoffman, 1990* 1.47 Greenville Robert Salmon, Greenwood Donald Taylor, 1982* 2.30 Hagerstown Merkin Valdez, Hickory Danny Hayling, Kannapolis Brannon Easterling, 2016* 1.86 Lake County Fausto Carmona, 2003* 2.06 Lakewood Matthew Maloney, 2006* 2.03 Lexington KY Brad James, Lexington NC William Bethea, 1960* 1.35 Macon J. Macay McBride, Monroe Michael Biko, Myrtle Beach Travis Baptist, 1992* 1.45 Newton-Conover John Isaacs, Orangeburg Mike Ibarguen, Piedmont Randy Knoll, Rock Hill Sal Campisi, 1965* 1.95 Rome Anthony Lerew, Rutherford County Ray Searcy, Salisbury James Basinger, Savannah Matt Arrandale, 1994* 1.76 Shelby Donald Bridges, South Georgia F. Alberto Cruceta, Spartanburg John Parker, 1967* 1.78 Statesville Robert Kenny, 1962* 2.12 Sumter Roger Hailey, Thomasville Richard Sommer, West Virginia Tim Pugh, Wilmington Jose Rojas, * Led league 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 97

98 CLUB SEASON RECORDS--STRIKEOUTS CLUB PITCHER & YEAR SO Albany Garrett Stephenson, Anderson Andre Treadway, Asheville Joshua Kalinowski, 1998* 215 Augusta Elvin Hernandez, Belmont Barry Huntzinger, Bowling Green Matthew Moore, Cape Fear Cam Smith, Charleston-SC Mike Costello, Charlotte Lewis Lerner, 1972* 194 Columbia Kevin Brown, 1983* 221 Columbus Charles York, 1993* 182 Delmarva John Stephens, 1999* 217 Florence Tim Englund, 1985* 210 Gastonia George Vasquez, Greensboro Curt Schilling, 1987* 189 Greenville Nolan Ryan, 1966* 272 Greenwood Timothy Wheeler, 1981* 166 Hagerstown John Sneed, Hickory David Williams, 2000* 193 Kannapolis Kristopher Honel, Lake County Reid Santos, Lakewood Matthew Maloney, 2006* 180 Lexington KY Jordan Lyles, Lexington NC Herman Alvarez, 1964* 243 Macon Adam Wainwright, 2001* 184 Myrtle Beach James Rogers, Monroe Lafayette Currence, Newton-Conover John Isaacs, 1960* 177 Orangeburg Joseph Kubeck, Piedmont Robert Burger, Rock Hill Ernest Milius, Rome Chuck James, Rutherford County Ray Searcy, Salisbury Glenn Davis, Savannah John Ericks, 1989* 211 Shelby Fred Peterson, Spartanburg Ken Reynolds, 1967* 215 Statesville Mike Szemplenski, 1963* 313 Sumter Thomas Glavine, Thomasville Richard Sommer, 1965* 199 West Virginia John Roper, 1991* 189 Wilmington Fernando Rijo, * Led league South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

99 15 GAME WINNERS PITCHER CLUB & YEAR W L PCT Danny Hayling Hickory, Jose Martinez Columbia, Jimmy Rogers Myrtle Beach, Steven Kline Columbus, Tim Englund Florence, Felix Roque Rock Hill, Nolan Ryan Greenville, James Shellenback Gastonia, John T. Parker Spartanburg, Fausto Carmona Lake County, Kevin Armstrong Columbia, Elvin Hernandez Augusta, Byron Ballard Greensboro, Michael York Macon, Joseph Brauer Statesville, Scott Munninghoff Spartanburg, John Carter Columbus, Glenn Davis Salisbury, Michael Griffin Asheville, John Sneed Hagerstown, John Boof Bonser Hagerstown, Guy Normand Asheville, Robert Kenny Statesville, Paul Sparkman Greenville, Jeff Hull Charleston-SC, Daryl Smith Asheville, Richard Licklider Lexington NC, Kelly Scott Greensboro, Austin Coley West Virginia, Garrett Stephenson Albany, Zachary Parker Asheville, Mike Costello Charleston-SC, John Isaacs Newton-Conover, John Ray Charleston-WV, Matthew Maloney Lakewood, Charlie Kerfeld Asheville, James Dougherty Columbia, Antonio Senzatela Asheville, Matt Arrandale Savannah, Madison Bumgarner Augusta, John Penn Spartanburg, Mark Cartwright Greensboro, James Olson Spartanburg, Mike Myers Charleston-SC, Kevin Pucetas Augusta, Gabriel Ynoa Savannah, Jimmy Blackmon Shelby, Michael Bacsik Gastonia, Steven Finch Asheville, Michael Nannini Lexington KY, Joseph Martinez Augusta, Levi Maxwell Kannapolis, Tim Pugh Charleston-WV, Jeff Alkire Savannah, Donald Kreke Spartanburg, Christopher Green Greensboro, Jeff Livin Asheville, Kevin Brown Columbia, Mike Miller Spartanburg, Gary Henson Salisbury, Julio Valera Columbia, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 99

100 NO HIT GAMES # 8 innings * 7 innings + 6 innings ** 5 innings Kermit Doub, Salisbury vs Statesville, 8-0, July 20, 1960* Allan Flitcraft, Statesville vs Newton-Conover, 7-0, August 26, 1961* John Stolarchuk, Salisbury vs Newton-Conover, 2-0, August 14, 1962** Jimmy Davis, Salisbury vs Rock Hill, 4-0, May 8, 1963 Ernest Milius, Rock Hill vs Spartanburg, LOST 0-2, May 13, 1963* Kent Thaxton (4) & Bob Saterfield (3), Statesville vs Shelby, 1-0, May 30, 1964* Robert Procter, Salisbury vs Spartanburg, 3-0, June 2, 1964* Bobby Aldridge, Lexington NC vs Gastonia, 6-0, June 17, 1964* Leo Newton, Rock Hill vs Lexington NC, 3-0, July 24, 1964* Ross Mersinger, Gastonia vs Greenville, 5-0, July 29, 1964* Raymond Miller, Lexington NC vs Statesville, 0-0 TIE, August 3, 1964# John Purdin, Salisbury vs Lexington NC, 1-0, August 8, 1964* (PERFECT GAME) Stephen Miller, Salisbury vs Lexington NC, 6-1, May 30, 1966 Mack Gendreau, Spartanburg vs Statesville, 6-0, June 9, 1966* Larry Tolliver, Lexington NC vs Salisbury, LOST 2-3, July 28, 1966# Roger Harrington, Lexington NC vs Rock Hill, 1-0, June 12, 1967* Dennis Saunders, Statesville vs Rock Hill, 6-1, July 8, 1967** Paul Straunch, Gastonia vs Salisbury, 5-0, June 15, 1968* James Keenan, Shelby vs Gastonia, 8-0, July 27, 1969 Pablo Torrealba, Greenwood vs Salisbury, 6-0, May 25, 1968* Robert Gorski, Gastonia vs Greenwood, 4-0, August 5, 1970 (Game 2)* Dexter Baker, Greenville vs Charlotte, 7-0, April 20, 1972 John Pangle, Charlotte vs Greenwood, 4-0, May 25, 1972 Jerry Bostic, Greenville vs Charlotte, 2-0, May 30, 1972 (Game 2)* Michael McCammon, Greenwood vs Spartanburg, 5-0, July 2, 1972 (Game 1)* Russell Parker, Anderson vs Charlotte, 4-2, August 16, 1972 (Game 1)* Robert Perkins, Anderson vs Charleston-SC, 2-1, May 1, 1973 (Game 2)# John Larkin, Orangeburg vs Charleston-SC, 5-2, May 19, 1973 Brian Sheeky, Anderson vs Orangeburg, 10-0, August 24, 1973 Jean-Pierre Leduc, Charleston-SC vs Asheville, 9-0, June 4, 1978 (Game 2)* Peter Filson, Greensboro vs Gastonia, 4-0, April 25, 1980 (Game 1)* Raphael Vasquez & Ricky Horton, Gastonia vs Charleston-SC, 4-0, July 28, 1980 (Game 2)* Kelly Scott, Greensboro vs Charleston-SC, 3-0, June 9, 1981 (Game 1)* Alan Walker, Anderson vs Florence, 5-0, August 15, 1981 (Game 2)* Brian Brown, Gastonia vs Macon, 3-0, May 9, 1982 Brian Brown & Jim Strichek, Macon vs Florence, 10-5, April 12, 1983 John Glidewell, Gastonia vs Greensboro, 3-0, May 21, 1983* Arbrey Lucas, Asheville vs Columbia, 1-0, June 13, 1983 Rich Strasser, Asheville vs Anderson, 3-0, July 16, 1983 Brad Arnsberg, Greensboro vs Savannah, 5-0, May 24, 1984 Antonio Castillo & Michael Yearout, Florence vs Charleston-SC, 4-0, June 7, 1984 Randy Norton, Gastonia vs Anderson, 1-0, August 15, 1984* Bill Clossen, Sumter vs Florence, 2-0, April 15, 1985* Pat Saitta & Rick Moyer, Florence vs Charleston-SC, 4-3, June 7, 1985* David West, Richard Rodriguez, Doug Barba, Columbia vs Charleston-SC, 12-4, July 22, 1985 David West, Columbia vs Spartanburg, 3-0, August 14, 1985 Dan Gabriele, Greensboro vs Gastonia, 4-0, June 14, 1986 Danny Weems, Charleston-WV vs Greensboro, 3-0, June 3, 1987* Darrin Reichle, Charleston-SC vs Charleston-WV, 9-0, May 14, 1988 Bill Risley, Greensboro vs Columbia, 4-0, May 18, 1988* Darrin Reichle, Charleston-SC vs Fayetteville, 1-0, May 30, 1988* Dean Hartgraves, Asheville vs Myrtle Beach, 3-0, August 12, 1988* Andy Carter, Spartanburg vs Augusta, 4-0, August 18, 1988 Mo Sanford, Jerry Spradlin, Mike Malley, Greensboro vs Gastonia, 6-0, April 14, 1989 Mo Sanford, Greensboro vs Myrtle Beach, 7-0, June 2, 1989 Tim Dell, Spartanburg vs Greensboro, 2-0, June 13, 1989* Francis Valdez, Gastonia vs Asheville, 7-0, July 2, 1989 Mike Anderson, Greensboro vs Columbia, 5-0, July 27, Clyde Keller, Savannah vs Augusta, 4-0, August 22, 1989 Carl Randle, Gastonia vs Greensboro, 4-0, May 19, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

101 NO HIT GAMES (CON'T) Linty Ingram, Fayetteville vs Charleston-WV, 7-0, June 5, 1990* Earl Jewett, Sumter vs Spartanburg, 1-0, July 6, 1990 Sterling Hitchcock, Greensboro vs Sumter, 1-0, July 16, 1990 Troy Mooney, Augusta vs Savannah, 1-0, May 31, 1991* Marcos Vazquez, Macon vs Sumter, 8-0, June 18, 1991* Rafael Quirico, Greensboro vs Charleston-SC, 2-0, July 21, 1991 Ben Blomdahl, Fayetteville vs Spartanburg, 1-0, June 4, 1992 (Game 2)* Jim McCready & Todd Fiegel, Columbia vs Fayetteville, 6-0, July 24, 1992 Wayne Lindemann, Hickory vs Albany, 1-0, May 15, 1993 Garrett Stephenson, Albany vs Macon, 1-0, June 9, 1993 Ramiro Martinez, Charleston-SC vs Macon, 1-0, July 16, 1993** Clint Sodowsky, Blas Cedeno, Rick Navarro, Sam Arguto, Fayetteville vs Greensboro, 8-0, August 3, 1993 Kris Hanson & Cesar Ramos, Columbus vs Macon, 6-1, April 14, 1994 Jim Brower, Charleston-SC vs Columbus, 3-0, August 3, 1994 Rob Burger, Piedmont vs Augusta, 1-0, April 30, 1996 John Rocker, Macon vs Charleston-SC, 2-0, June 9, 1996* Sean Leslie, Delmarva vs Greensboro, 9-0, June 11, 1996 (Game 2)* Danny Kolb, Charleston-SC vs Columbus, 3-0, June 12, Scott Randall, Asheville vs Fayetteville, 4-0, July 17, 1996 Buddy Carlyle, Charleston-WV vs Asheville, 2-0, May 4, 1997 (Game 1)* Anthony Bacci, Augusta vs Savannah, 2-0, May 26, 1997 (Game 1)* Lindsay Gulin, Columbia vs Columbus, 3-0, June 7, 1997 (Game 1)* Matt Achilles, Hagerstown vs Delmarva, 5-0, April 27, 1998 Josh Kalinowski, Asheville vs Charleston-SC, 5-0, August 26, 1998 Jason Standridge, Charleston-SC vs Columbia, 3-0, June 28, 1999* Brad Baisley, Piedmont vs Hagerstown, 3-0, August 12, 1999 Julio De Paula, Asheville vs Cape Fear, 1-0, June 26, 2000 Eric Glaser, Augusta vs Asheville, 3-0, August 18, 2000 Keith Bucktrot, Lakewood vs Hickory, 11-1, April 12, 2001 F. Alberto Cruceta, South Georgia vs Delmarva, 6-0, April 29, 2002 (Game 1)* Gavin Floyd, Lakewood vs Lexington KY, Lost 0-1, July 24, 2002 Clay Hensley, Hagerstown vs Kannapolis, 2-0, May 3, 2003* (Game 2) (PERFECT GAME) Brian Miller, Kannapolis vs Greensboro, 2-0, June 10, 2003* (Game 1) Sandy Nin & Felix Romero, Charleston, WV vs Greensboro, 6-0, August 24, 2003 Chuck Tiffany, Columbus vs Greensboro, 8-0, May 3, 2004 Chuck Tiffany, Columbus vs Greensboro, 10-0, May 20, 2004 (Game 2) Mike Mueller, Rome vs Capital City, Lost 0-1, June 27, 2004 Brian Holliday, Hickory vs Charleston WV, 1-0, July 26, 2004 Jason Vargas, Greensboro vs Savannah, 3-0, August 26, 2004 Jesus Delgado, Kyle Jackson, Gary Galvez, Greenville vs Savannah, 4-3, May 19, James Parr & Angelo Burrows, Rome vs Savannah, 5-0, June 7, 2005 Gabriel Hernandez, Hagerstown vs West Virginia, 1-0, June 19, 2005 David Quinowski, Osiris Matos, Sergio Romo, Augusta vs Rome, 5-0, August 10, 2006 Carlos Carrasco & Andrew Barb, Lakewood vs Lexington KY, August 13, 2006 Ryan Phillips & Daniel Bard, Greenville vs Kannapolis, 5-0, June 11, Carlton Smith, Austin Creps, Luis Perdomo, Lake County vs Delmarva, 2-0,June 24, 2007 Hector Rondon & Neil Wagner, Lake County vs Delmarva, July 3, 2007 Bruce Billings, Asheville vs Lakewood, 10-0, July 23, 2008 Hunter Strickland & Diego Moreno, West Virginia vs. Charleston (SC), 4-0, July 27, 2009 Matt Wickswat, Jake Petricka & Taylor Thompson, Kannapolis vs. Hickory, 1-0, August 20, 2010 (Game 2)* Jose Fernandez, Gregory Nappo, Kevin Cravey, Greensboro vs. Hickory, 6-0, April 24, 2012 Chris Devenski, Lexington vs. Rome, 10-0, September 1, 2012 Luis Parra, Keone Kela, Ryan Bores & Alex Claudio, Hickory vs. Delmarva, 1-0, May 19, 2013 (Game 2)* Braulio Ortiz, Adam Lopez & Joe Dvorsky, Kannapolis vs. Hagerstown 11-0, June 5, 2013 (Game 2)* Daniel Stumpf, Lexington vs. Greenville, 1-0, July 2, 2013* Jeb Stefan, Ramon Oviedo, Chris Burgess, Lakewood vs. Rome, 1-0, July 11, 2013 Thad Lowry, Kannapolis vs. West Virginia, 3-0, June 3, 2014** Stephen Tarpley, West Virginia vs. Delmarva, 3-0, July 7, 2016 (Game 1)+ John Means, Delmarva vs. Charleston, 4-0, July 31, 2015 (Game 1)* Ofelky Peralta, Delmarva vs. Hagerstown, 5-0, July 8, 2016** Jake McCasland, Augusta vs. Delmarva, 1-0, July 17, 2016* 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 101

102 A HISTORY OF STARS: SAL ALL-STAR GAMES Year Opponents Score Site Standouts 1960 All-Stars vs. Salisbury (NC) All-Stars, 6-2 Newton, NC Joe Abernathy 1961 All-Stars vs. Statesville (NC) All-Stars, 5-4 (11) Statesville Aaron Pointer 1962 North vs. South North, 4-3 Newton-Conover Bob Kenny 1963 Greenville vs. All-Stars Greenville, 8-5 Greenville, SC Jim Shellenback 1964 Rock Hill vs. All-Stars All-Stars, 7-3 Rock Hill, SC Steve Carlton 1965 Salisbury vs. All-Stars All-Stars, 3-1 Salisbury, NC Bob Robertson 1966 Spartanburg vs. All-Stars Spartanburg, 3-2 Spartanburg, SC Nolan Ryan 1967 Spartanburg vs. All-Stars All-Stars, 5-2 Spartanburg, SC Dave Cash 1968 Spartanburg vs. All-Stars All-Stars, 9-3 Spartanburg, SC Richie Zisk 1969 Greenwood vs. All-Stars Greenwood, 2-0 Greenwood, SC Milt May 1970 Greenville vs. All-Stars Greenville, 7-6 Greenville, SC Frank Taveras 1971 Greenwood vs. All-Stars Greenwood, 8-7 Greenwood, SC Greg Foreman 1972 Spartanburg vs. All-Stars Spartanburg, 5-4 Spartanburg, SC Tony Armas 1973 Gastonia vs. All-Stars All-Stars, 5-3 (10) Gastonia, NC Mike Hargrove 1974 Gastonia vs. All-Stars All-Stars, 6-4 Gastonia, NC Lee Mazzilli, W. Hernandez 1975 Carolina League vs. WCL WCL, 7-0 Rocky Mount, NC Barry Bonnell, Lonnie Smith 1976 North vs. South South 6, North 2 Spartanburg, SC Glenn Hubbard, Rick Mahler 1977 North vs. South South 8, North 3 Asheville, NC Ozzie Virgil 1978 North vs. South North 4, South 0 Charleston, SC Jerry Poston 1979 All-Stars vs. Charlotte (AA) All-Stars, 8-7 Gastonia, NC Ryne Sandberg, David Kable 1980 All-Stars vs. Charlotte (AA) All-Stars, 7-2 Greensboro, NC Don Mattingly, A. Van Slyke 1981 North vs. South South 5, North 3 Macon, GA Juan Samuel 1982 North vs. South North 5, South 4 Greensboro, NC David Cone, Danny Jackson 1983 North vs. South South 10, North 6 Columbia, SC Vince Coleman, Randy Myers 1984 North vs. South South 5, North 4 Charleston, SC Pat Borders, Manny Lee 1985 North vs. South South 6, North 5 Charleston, SC Ron Ducey, Tom Glavine 1986 North vs. South South 9, North 5 Charleston, SC Sil Campusana, Kevin Seitzer 1987 North vs. South South 3, North 2 Charleston, SC Mark Whiten, Phil Clark 1988 All-Stars vs. Greenville (AA) Greenville, 7-4 Sumter, SC Brant Alyea, Derek Bell 1989 North vs. South North 14, South 4 Charleston, WV Reggie Sanders, Keith Raisanen 1990 North vs. South South 8, North 0 Greensboro, NC Tim Howard 1991 North vs. South North 7, South 0 Savannah, GA Tom Raffo 1992 North vs. South North 4, South 3 Columbia, SC Gary Mota 1993 American vs. National Amer. 3, Nat. 2 (10) Columbus, GA Mike Welch 1994 American vs. National Nat. 9, Amer. 5 Hickory, NC Lou Collier 1995 North vs. South North 6, South 5 Albany, GA Jesse "Gus" Kennedy 1996 North vs. South North 4, South 3 Asheville, NC Omar Sanchez 1997 North vs. South North 9, South 0 Augusta, GA Louis Lopez 1998 North vs. South South 3, North 1 Charleston, SC Marcus Giles 1999 North vs. South South 5, North 2 (10) Salisbury, MD Jesus Hernandez South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

103 A HISTORY OF STARS: SAL ALL-STAR GAMES Year Opponents Score Site Standouts 2000 North vs. South South 5, North 4 (10) Charleston, SC Josh Hamilton 2001 North vs. South South 5, North 2 Hickory, NC Koyie Hill 2002 North vs. South North 5, South 2 Lakewood, NJ Trey Salinas 2003 North vs. South South 3, North 2 Lexington, KY Larry Broadway, B.J. Upton 2004 North vs. South South 4, North 2 Charleston, SC Delmon Young, Brandon Moss 2005 North vs. South South 7, North 5 Augusta, GA Tim Battle, Ben Zobrist 2006 North vs. South North 4, South 0 Eastlake, OH Mat Gamel, Andrew McCutchen 2007 North vs. South North 3, South 1 Rome, GA Mitch Hilligoss, Kevin Pucetas 2008 North vs. South North 13, South 4 Greensboro, NC Bill Rhinehart, Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Madison Bumgarner 2009 North vs. South North 8, South 7 Charleston, WV Karexon Sanchez 2010 North vs. South Tie 5-5 (10) Greenville, SC Eliezer Mesa, Wilmer Flores, Steven Souza 2011 North vs. South South 6, North 3 Salisbury, MD Adam Duvall, Bryce Harper, Manny Machado 2012 North vs. South North 3, South 2 Charleston, SC Nicky Delmonico, Jose Fernandez 2013 North vs. South North 2, South 1 (7) Lakewood, NJ Micah Johnson, Joey Gallo, Mookie Betts 2014 North vs. South Tie 4-4 (10) Hickory, NC Dominique Taylor 2015 North vs. South North 7, South 5 Asheville, NC Malquin Canelo 2016 North vs. South North 2, South 1 Lexington, KY Max Schrock 2017 South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 103

104 JOHN PURDIN'S PERFECT PERFORMANCE This article by Mike London appeared in the Salisbury (NC) Post on August 5, 2007 On Aug. 8, 1964, 22-year-old right-hander John Purdin threw a perfect game at Newman Park for the Salisbury Dodgers. He beat the Lexington Giants 1-0. It was only a seven-inning game, the nightcap of a Western Carolinas League doubleheader, but Purdin was Pur-fect. It was 21 up, 21 down for manager Max Lanier's Giants, and Salisbury's defense didn't have to make any plays that weren't routine. Throwing almost all fastballs, Purdin fanned 11, including seven in a row. He thrilled 1,156 soggy, hardy fans by finishing off his gem with a strikeout. Two things made Purdin's perfect game one for the ages. First, he weathered two rain delays. Second, he put his own catcher out of commission while warming up. Butch Johnson, who was supposed to be behind the plate, was struck by a Purdin pitch in the bullpen. It glanced off the top of his mitt and gave him a black eye. So third baseman Jim Connor replaced Johnson and caught the perfect game. Ed Knipple, who would have been on the pine, played third. Needless to say, Knipple knocked in the only run. Perfect games are exceedingly rare. The Western Carolinas League was formed in 1960 and changed its name to the South Atlantic League prior to the 1980 season. Purdin's perfect game was the first in league history, and in all the WCL and SAL seasons that have followed, no one has duplicated his feat. Purdin's background was unusual. He was a schoolboy star in Ohio, pitching one no-hitter, but he was serving in the military in Germany when a friend of Dodgers manager Walter Alston saw him throw and recommended the Dodgers sign him. The Dodgers did and shipped him to Salisbury. Salisbury had some of its strongest minor league teams in when it was affiliated with the Dodgers. Salisbury won the WCL regularseason pennant and the playoffs in 1964, even though Purdin was long gone by the end of the season. He was helpful before he was promoted. In his 18 starts for Salisbury, Purdin was 14-3 with a 1.91 ERA and piled up 182 strikeouts in 137 innings. The Dodgers moved Purdin up to Triple-A Spokane for a couple of starts. He did well there and was pitching for Los Angeles before the season ended. Purdin's first start in the majors was a two-hit shutout of the Chicago Cubs, and he also won against Houston on the final day of the 1964 season. The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder was a terror in the Texas League in 1966, posted a 15-win season at Spokane in 1967 and made 34 mostly effective relief appearances for Los Angeles in But he was done in the big leagues after 1969, and his career record was a modest 6-4. In an interesting twist of fate, Bobby Bonds, Barry's father, played for Lexington in the WCL in 1965, a year after Purdin pitched his perfect game against that franchise. On June 25, 1968, Purdin relieved Los Angeles lefty Claude Osteen with the bases full in the sixth inning in a game against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park. Purdin walked a batter and struck out a batter. The third man he faced was Bonds, and he threw him the most memorable pitch of his bigleague career. Bonds clouted it over the left-field fence for a grand slam and the first of his 332 big-league homers South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

105 CLAY HENSLEY: PERFECTLY CALM This article by Dan Kauffman appeared in the (Hagerstown) Herald Mail May 5, 2003 One day after pitching the first no-hitter and perfect game in the 23-year history of the Hagerstown Suns, Clay Hensley still found it all quite difficult to believe Sunday. "It didn't hit me until my teammates started running at me, and that's when I started to celebrate," said Hensley, who retired all 21 Kannapolis Intimidators he faced in a seven-inning, 2-0 victory Saturday night at Municipal Stadium. "I'm not sure it's even hit me yet." The 23-year-old right-hander from Pearland, Texas, spent most of his Saturday night making and receiving calls to and from his parents, relatives, former teammates and his agent. "(The word) spread like a wildfire," Hensley said. So, too, has his baseball life, which didn't exist three years ago. Hensley was "an average center fielder" at Pearland High School, where he graduated in He said he only pitched in mop-up duty. He attended San Jacinto Junior College in the fall of '97 and Alvin Community College in the spring on '98, before leaving school and organized baseball. "Two-and-a-half or three years ago, if you had told me I'd be here, I would have laughed at you," Hensley said. "But I always felt I could play ball." It wasn't until pitching in a summer league in Houston two years ago that Hensley rediscovered his passion for baseball and rededicated himself to the game. With a fastball maxing out in the low-90s, Hensley was offered a scholarship to play at Lamar University. "I wasn't playing, and then I got the opportunity to get a scholarship to play, and I decided, why not?" Hensley recalls. "It's all turned into this. It's kind of surreal." After just one season at Lamar, Hensley was selected in the eighth round of the 2002 amateur draft by the San Francisco Giants. After signing, Hensley was assigned to Salem-Keizer, a short-season Class A team. "There was an adjustment between college and professional ball," Hensley said. "In college, I could get away with throwing a fastball and just blowing it by people. In the pros, they'll eventually catch up to your stuff. I had to learn how to pitch, make them hit my pitch and make them hit ground balls." It didn't take long for Hensley to adjust. He went 7-0 with an earned run average of 2.53 for Salem- Keizer, striking out 84 in 81 2/3 innings. It took longer for Hensley to make his presence felt in Hagerstown. In his five starts prior to Saturday, he was 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA. But on Saturday, Hensley felt something special happening early on. "I knew when warming up my command and location was there," Hensley said. "I felt really smooth, really in control of my body and delivery. I felt I could throw the ball anywhere I wanted." Hensley proceeded to strike out 10, and retired the other 11 Intimidators on ground balls. The only scares came in the third inning, when second baseman Derin McMains made a sliding snare of Jonathan Cavin's grounder up the middle and barely beat him with the throw, and at the start of the seventh, when third baseman Kevin Alexander made a leaping grab of Anthony Webster's chopper down the line and threw him out. Hensley retired the final two hitters on routine ground balls, setting off a wild celebration on the infield. "He's got a pretty high ceiling," Suns manager Mike Ramsey said. "He throws hard and he has control of three pitches. Last night, he put it all together. "That's as good as I've seen a young man pitch at this level. (Someday) he could be in the bullpen of a major league team." Hensley (1-1) became the second minor leaguer this season to pitch a perfect game. John Wasdin was perfect for the Nashville Sounds, a Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, on April South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 105

106 2016 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE ATTENDANCE 2016 Regular South Atlantic League Club Season Attendance Asheville Tourists 183,058 Augusta GreenJackets 169,421 Charleston RiverDogs 293,161 Columbia Fireflies 261,134 Delmarva Shorebirds 209,120 Greensboro Grasshoppers 336,121 Greenville Drive 331,911 Hagerstown Suns 82,526 Hickory Crawdads 150,110 Kannapolis Intimidators 95,757 Lakewood BlueClaws 353,080 Lexington Legends 276,062 Rome Braves 161,121 West Virginia Power 143,755 TOTAL 3,046,337 LARGEST REGULAR SEASON ATTENDANCE BY CLUB CLUB ATTENDANCE YEAR CLUB ATTENDANCE YEAR Albany 140, Lexington, KY 451, Anderson 184, Lexington, NC 62, Asheville 183, Macon 129, Augusta 201, Monroe 27, Belmont 10, Myrtle Beach 78, Bowling Green 232, Newton-Conover 20, Cape Fear 121, Orangeburg 22, Capital City/Columbia 261, Piedmont 125, Charleston-SC 293, Rock Hill 54, Charlotte 13, Rome 246, Columbus 133, Rutherford County 16, Delmarva 324, Salisbury 38, Florence 74, Savannah 135, Gastonia 90, Shelby 51, Greensboro 441, South Georgia 72, Greenville 349, Spartanburg 173, Greenwood 62, Statesville 38, Hagerstown 153, Sumter 45, Hickory 283, Thomasville 71, Kannapolis 138, West Virginia 248, Lake County 437, Wilmington 135, Lakewood 482, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

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108 PROSTATE CANCER IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH OF MEN IN AMERICA. Protect the At-Risk Men in Your Life. KEY PROSTATE CANCER FACTS + CONSIDERATIONS RISK FACTORS Age Most prostate cancer cases occur in men age 60 and older. Yet, a significant number of men are diagnosed in their 40 s and early 50 s. Race/Ethnicity Black men have the highest death rate for prostate cancer of any racial or ethnic group in the US, over twice the rate of white men according to the American Cancer Society. Family History Men with a father or brother with prostate cancer are 2.5 times more likely to develop the disease. CANCER SCREENING Prostate cancer screening is via a simple blood test - the PSA - which checks the concentration of prostate-specific antigens. There is a strong correlation between both elevated PSA levels and/or high percentage changes in scores between tests and the presence of prostate cancer. Yet, there are other conditions besides prostate cancer that can raise PSA levels. High or rapidly changing PSA levels can lead to additional tests. These are often sophisticated blood tests and biopsies. TREATMENT Early Detection Early diagnosis allows for more treatment options and leads to far more favorable outcomes. Active Surveillance Increasingly men with milder cases of prostate cancer are advised by doctors to begin with non-surgical treatment - monitoring tumors via the PSA and other blood tests - to measure the disease s progress. Get Another Opinion As testing and detection of prostate cancer improve, its treatments evolve. Seeking a second or third opinion is a great approach. At Fans for the Cure, one of our goals is to become a trusted source for information on prostate cancer, early detection awareness, treatment options, and clinical trials. Get detailed, fact-based information about prostate cancer on our website. fansforthecure.org/milb2017

109 Hank Aaron 1994 Walter Alston 2001 Sparky Anderson 1994 Len Barker 2006 Jim Bayens 1996 Don Beaver 2003 Luther Beaver 2014 David Gus "Buddy" Bell 2008 Sheldon "Chief" Bender 1998 Bill Bethea 1996 Lena Blackburne 2013 Bill Blackwell 2002 Winston Blenckstone 2002 Bobby Bonds 2005 Bob Bonifay 1995 Larry Bowa 2002 Harley Bowers 1994 James "Jimmy" Bragan 1994 Leland "Lou" Brissie 1994 Dave Bristol 1995 Wilt Browning 2001 Dick Butler 2004 Steve Carlton 1994 A.B. Happy Chandler 2003 Ty Cobb 1994 Drew Coble 2005 Vince Coleman 2008 Murray Cook 2001 Cecil Darby 1995 Vaughan P. "Bing" Devine 2008 Mike Dunn 2010 Arthur G. "Red" Dwyer 1997 Jack Farnsworth 2005 Judge Julian Fine 1994 Doug Flynn 2003 Bob Gibson 1995 Marvin Goldklang 2004 John Gordon 2001 Leon "Goose" Goslin 1995 David Haas 2009 Bob Hager 2005 Mike Hargrove 2011 Charlie Harville 2001 Ray Hathaway 2011 Danny Hayling 1994 Jack Hiatt 2007 Marcus Holland 2005 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME Listed below alphabetically are the current members of the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame, followed by their year of induction. Individual biographies appear on the following pages and are arranged by year of induction. Ed Holtz 1996 Leo Hughes 2007 Randy Ingle 2014 Billy "The Bull" Johnson 1997 Larry "Chipper" Jones 2007 Charles Doc Kanupp 2000 Harmon Killebrew 1994 Tommy Lasorda 2001 R.E. Littlejohn 2007 Al Lopez 1995 Dwight Lowry 1998 Roy Majtyka 1996 Don Mattingly 1994 Carolyn McKee 2012 Ron McKee 1999 Joe Mikulik 2009 Chip Moore 2006 Charles B. Morrow 1998 Elaine Moss 2004 John H. Moss 1994 Dale Murphy 1997 George Murphy 2014 Bill Murray 2012 Eddie Murray 1999 Phil Niekro 2003 Dan O Brien 2002 Pat O Conner 2000 Al Oliver 2007 Michael C. Paterno 1998 Aaron Pointer 2006 Patrick Putnam 1996 John Purdin 2010 Frank Perdue 2011 Brad Redmon 2016 H. B. "Spec" Richardson 1994 Branch Rickey 2003 Joseph P. Riley, Jr Mel Roberts 1998 Frank Robinson 1994 Verner Ross 2007 Nolan Ryan 1994 Ryne Sandberg 1994 Gene Sapakoff 1998 Curt Schilling 2010 Johnnie McKenzie Shives 2008 Robert W. Singer 2013 Enos Slaughter 1995 Paul Snyder 1999 Martin J. Springstead 1998 Don Stafford 1995 Willie Stargell 1994 Alan Stein 2005 Mike Szemplenski 2000 Bob Terrell 2000 Mike Veeck 2006 Joe West 2002 Hoyt Wilhelm 1996 Earl Williams 2004 Pat Williams 1996 Matthew Winters 2008 Charles Young South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 109

110 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1994 HANK AARON Hit.362 with 22 HR and 125 RBIs for Jacksonville in the South Atlantic League in Hank Aaron was baseball s all-time home run leader until 2007 with 755 and remains the all-time RBI king with 2,297. Aaron is a two-time batting champion, four-time home run king and four-time RBI champion. Aaron was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in SPARKY ANDERSON Managed at Rock Hill in the Western Carolina League in 1965 before leading the Asheville Tourists to the Southern League title in Managed the Cincinnati Big Red Machine teams that won World Series Championships in 1975 & Anderson also managed the Detroit Tigers to a World Series Championship in Anderson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in HARLEY BOWERS Longtime Georgia sports writer and former Editor of the Macon Telegraph. Bowers covered minor league baseball in Albany and Macon. He was instrumental in spearheading the effort to renovate Luther Williams Field and return South Atlantic League baseball to Macon. JAMES "JIMMY" BRAGAN Hit.308 for Columbia in the South Atlantic League in Bragan also played for Savannah and Macon in the SAL. Bragan was a scout for Cincinnati from and was a longtime Major League coach for the Reds, Expos and Brewers before becoming President of the Southern League from South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

111 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1994 LELAND "LOU" BRISSIE Left-handed pitcher who played for Savannah in the SAL in On nights when Brissie would pitch, crowds would number from 6,000-11,000, often with fans seated on the grass in the outfield. Brissie, a war hero, was badly injured in Italy during WWII in He pitched with a leg brace and posted a 23-5 record for Savannah in Brissie went on to play in the Major Leagues for the Philadelphia A s. He won 14 games for the 1948 A s and 16 games for the 1949 A s. Brissie played seven years in the Major Leagues. Brissie later served as the Commissioner of American Legion Baseball. STEVE CARLTON Steve Carlton was 10-1 with a 1.03 ERA for Rock Hill in He recorded 329 major league victories in a 24-year career, collecting four Cy Young Awards. Carlton holds numerous major league single season and career records. He participated in five (5) League Championship Series, four (4) World Series, and ten (10) All-Star Games. Carlton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in TY COBB Ty Cobb played in the SAL s first season, He started in center field for Augusta in the League s inaugural game. Cobb, just 17 years old, homered and doubled in that first game. Cobb hit.305 to lead the SAL in Cobb became a baseball legend with Detroit. His.367 lifetime average remains first all-time. Cobb s 2,245 runs and 4,191 hits rank second all-time. Cobb was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in JUDGE JULIAN FINE Judge Fine has been active in Savannah baseball for more than 50 years and is known throughout the Savannah area as Mr. Baseball. When times were bleak for baseball in Savannah, Judge Fine spent his personal time, money and efforts to convince the major league clubs to come to town South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 111

112 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1994 DANNY HAYLING PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE DANNY HAYLING Danny Hayling went 22-9 (.760 winning percentage) with a 2.00 ERA and 174 strikeouts for the 1960 Hickory Rebels. His 24 complete games, 31 decisions and 22 wins during the 1960 season remain South Atlantic League/Western Carolina League records today. HARMON KILLEBREW Harmon Killebrew hit.325 for Charlotte in the SAL in Killebrew slugged 573 home runs in his 22-year major league career. He is a six-time American League home run champion and three-time RBI king. Killebrew was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in DON MATTINGLY Don Mattingly led the South Atlantic League with a.358 average and 177 hits in 1980 while playing for the Greensboro Hornets. Mattingly played 12 years with the New York Yankees and had a lifetime batting average of.309. Mattingly was the 1984 American League batting champion (.343), the 1985 RBI king (145) and a six-time American League All-Star. JOHN H. MOSS John H. Moss founded the current South Atlantic League in 1959 and led it until January 1, Moss kept the Sally League together during some lean years in the 1960s and 70s and led its expansion to 16 teams in eight states. Moss had the longest tenure of any Minor League President. Moss was named King of Baseball in 1990 and received the prestigious Warren E. Giles Award in 1993 and 2007, recognizing outstanding service as a League President. Moss also served as the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the NAPBL, and as Vice Chairman of the Council of League Presidents South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

113 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1994 H.B. "SPEC" RICHARDSON Spec Richardson is a longtime baseball executive and Columbus native who began his career with Columbus in the SAL in Richardson went on to become Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Houston Astros and was directly responsible for the construction of the Astrodome. He later became the General Manager of the San Francisco Giants, where he was named Major League Executive of the Year in FRANK ROBINSON Frank Robinson hit.336 with 25 HR and 110 RBIs for Columbia in He led the SAL in runs in 1954 with 112. Robinson became a major league star by slugging 586 home runs in 21 big league seasons. Robinson played in five (5) World Series, hitting six (6) home runs. He became the first African-American manager in major league history when he took over the reigns as the skipper of the Cleveland Indians in Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in NOLAN RYAN Nolan Ryan recorded a 17-2 record at Greenville in 1966, finishing the season in the majors with the New York Mets. Ryan holds major league career records for seasons played, seasons pitched, strikeouts and no-hitters, among others. He also holds various major league single season records for strikeouts. Ryan collected 324 wins in his major league career. He pitched in four (4) League Championship Series, one (1) World Series and eight (8) All-Star Games. RYNE SANDBERG Led the SAL in games played (136) and AB (539) with Spartanburg in Sandberg won nine (9) Gold Gloves from and was widely regarded as the best second baseman in baseball while with the Chicago Cubs. Sandberg has major league career marks for fielding percentage (.990) and most consecutive errorless games (123) by a second baseman South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 113

114 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1994 WILLIE STARGELL Willie Stargell was a member of the Asheville Tourists in the SAL in Stargell hit 475 home runs in his 21-year major league career and led the National League in homers twice. Stargell led the Pittsburgh Pirates to six (6) League Championship Series and two (2) World Series. He was named Co-MVP of the National League in Stargell was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in CLASS OF 1995 BOB BONIFAY Bob Bonifay was the General Manager of a record six (6) South Atlantic League teams (Augusta, Columbia, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Macon and Montgomery). After a highly successful baseball career, Bonifay retired from the Macon Baseball Club in 1968 to become Executive Director of the Georgia section of the Professional Golf Association. Bob passed away in DAVE BRISTOL Dave Bristol, a native of Macon, GA, managed the Macon team in the SAL in 1962 and 1963, winning 161 games in those two seasons. Bristol went on to an 11-year career as a major league manager with Atlanta, Cincinnati, Milwaukee and San Francisco. CECIL DARBY Cecil Darby is a longtime sports writer and former Editor of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Darby began his baseball career as the clubhouse man and bus driver for the Columbus Baseball Club. Darby is a well-known historian who is relied upon by many ball clubs and journalists for Sally League and Southeastern baseball history South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

115 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME BOB GIBSON CLASS OF 1995 Bob Gibson played for Columbus in the SAL in He became a star with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning 251 games, including seven (7) World Series victories. Gibson has a lifetime 2.91 ERA and posted an incredible 1.12 ERA in Gibson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in LEON "GOOSE" GOSLIN Leon Goose Goslin led the SAL in hitting in 1921 with a.390 average while playing for Columbia. Goslin also led the SAL in total bases and runs in 1921 while driving in 131. Goslin became a legend in majors while playing for Washington, St. Louis and Detroit. He led the American League in hitting in 1928 (.379). Goslin played 18 years in the majors and finished with a lifetime batting average of.316. Goslin was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in AL LOPEZ Al Lopez hit.326 for Macon in Lopez was a solid major league catcher for 19 years, catching 1,918 games, which stood as a record for 40 years. Lopez managed in the majors for 17 seasons, winning 1,410 games. Lopez managed the 1954 Cleveland Indians team that won 111 games. ENOS SLAUGHTER Enos Slaughter hit.325 for Columbus in the SAL in He led the SAL in triples in 1936 with 20. Slaughter s aggressive all-out style became the trademark of the St. Louis clubs he played on in the 1930s and 40s. Slaughter collected 2,383 hits in his major league career and had a lifetime batting average of.300. Slaughter was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 115

116 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1995 DON STAFFORD Don Stafford was the winner of the Spaulding Rookie of the Year in He won the Hillerich Silver Bat Award in 1952 as the minor league batting champion. Stafford was a four-time allstar in seven minor league seasons. CLASS OF 1996 JIM BAYENS Jim Bayens had a long and successful career as a baseball executive and scout. Bayens operated three (3) clubs in the South Atlantic League. He was General Manager at Shelby (1981), Gastonia (1982) and Savannah ( ). Bayens became the Traveling Secretary for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971 and was promoted to Director of Scouting and Player Development in Bayens scouted for the Cardinals again from and then worked for the Diamondbacks. Jim passed away in BILL BETHEA Bill Bethea had an outstanding season with Lexington in the WCL/SAL in Bethea s 1.35 ERA led the league in 1960 and remains a WCL/SAL record today. Bethea also holds the WCL/ SAL record for most strikeouts in an extra inning game (25) and most strikeouts in two consecutive games (41). Bethea played in the minors for six years with the Toronto organization. ED HOLTZ Ed Holtz, the late General Manager of the Macon Braves in the South Atlantic League, had a distinguished career as a baseball executive. Holtz served as General Manager for minor league clubs such as Appleton and Chattanooga South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

117 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME ROY MAJTYKA CLASS OF 1996 Roy Majtyka is a former player, major league coach and veteran minor league manager. Majtyka ranks in the top 20 of all-time for wins by a minor league manager. Majtyka managed Macon, Spartanburg and Piedmont in the South Atlantic League from PATRICK PUTNAM Patrick Putnam had one of the best seasons in WCL/SAL history in 1976 while playing for Asheville. Putnam was the WCL home run king (24), batting champion (.361) and RBI leader (142) in He still holds the WCL/SAL all-time record for most hits in a season (194), most RBIs in a season (142) and most intentional bases on balls in a season (15). HOYT WILHELM Hoyt Wilhelm, famous for his knuckleball, won 17 games and had a 2.66 ERA for Jacksonville of the SAL in Wilhelm spent eight years in the minors and three years in military service before breaking into the majors in 1952 at age 29. Wilhelm was 15-3 for the Giants as a rookie. He pitched in the majors for 21 seasons and retired in 1972 at the age of 49. Wilhelm appeared in 1,070 games as a pitcher (5th all-time) with a lifetime ERA of Wilhelm was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in PAT WILLIAMS Pat Williams was General Manager of the Spartanburg Phillies in the WCL/SAL. Williams is considered a master of promotion and helped Spartanburg set a team attendance record of 173,010 in Under Williams' direction, Spartanburg won the Larry MacPhail Trophy for outstanding promotion in In 1967, Williams won The Sporting News Minor League Executive of the Year Award. Williams is also a veteran of the NBA, serving as General Manager for the Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 117

118 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1997 ARTHUR G. "RED" DWYER Arthur G. Red Dwyer had a long and distinguished baseball career as both a player and an executive. Dwyer posted a record of 8-4 while pitching for Macon in the SAL in He owned and operated the Rock Hill franchise in the Class B Tri-State League from Dwyer was also General Manager of the Charlotte Hornets baseball club in the Southern League from BILLY "THE BULL" JOHNSON Billy The Bull Johnson led the SAL in games played (142) in 1939 while playing for Augusta and was selected to participate in the Inaugural SAL All-Star Game that year in Columbus, GA. In 1940, Johnson led the SAL in triples (20) and tied for the lead for games played in a season (150). He had a nine-year major league career with the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals. John debuted with the Yankees in 1943, winning the Baseball Writers Association of America Rookie of the Year Award. Johnson played in two All-Star Games and four World Series. CLASS OF 1998 DALE MURPHY Dale Murphy played for Greenwood in the WCL/SAL in 1975 and was selected to the WCL All-Star team that season. Murphy still holds the WCL/SAL record for most games played in a season by a catcher (129). Murphy played 17 years in the major leagues, 15 of those years with the Atlanta Braves. He smashed 398 home runs and collected 2,105 hits in his big league career. Murphy made one (1) League Championship Series appearance in SHELDON "CHIEF" BENDER Sheldon Chief Bender had a distinguished career in baseball that spanned nearly six decades. Bender played and managed for twelve years in the minor leagues. He managed the Columbus Cardinals in the SAL in 1952 and Bender oversaw the development of Cincinnati s Big Red Machine as head of Minor League Operations for the Reds from The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues named Bender King of Baseball in He served as Senior Advisor/ Major Leagues and Player Development for the Reds through South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

119 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME DWIGHT LOWRY CLASS OF 1998 The late Dwight Lowry managed the Fayetteville Generals to the best record (86-55) in the South Atlantic League in The following year, Lowry led the Generals to a 2nd Half SAL Division Title and was named the Detroit Tigers Player Development Man of the Year. In 1997, the Detroit Tigers renamed the Player Development Man of the Year Award to the Dwight Lowry Award in his honor. Lowry was a catcher for the Tigers and the Minnesota Twins and was a member of the 1984 World Champion Tigers club. CHARLES B. MORROW Charles Morrow, the late Owner and President of the Columbus RedStixx, was a sports visionary who renovated Golden Park and took baseball to a new level in Columbus. Morrow was also responsible for bringing hockey to Columbus and creating the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. MICHAEL C. PATERNO Michael Paterno, the late Managing Partner of the Charleston Alley Cats, loved the game of baseball and was the main person responsible for getting minor league baseball to remain in Charleston, WV. Paterno oversaw the growth of the Charleston ball club and the renovation of Watt Powell Park. MEL ROBERTS Mel Roberts spent 25 years as a player, manager and coach in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Roberts managed the Spartanburg Phillies in the SAL from He led Spartanburg to the SAL Championship in Roberts served as Philadelphia s first base coach from Roberts greatest achievement, however, has been his commitment and work with young people to help them excel at both baseball and life South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 119

120 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1998 GENE SAPAKOFF Gene Sapakoff has been the South Atlantic League correspondent for the Charleston Post & Courier and Baseball America since Sapakoff was instrumental in promoting the idea of building Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. MARTY SPRINGSTEAD Martin Springstead was a South Atlantic League Umpire in Springstead worked as an American League Umpire from and as an AL Crew Chief from He worked three (3) All-Star Games, four (4) League Championship Series and three (3) World Series. Springstead served as the Executive Director of Umpiring for the American League from and then served as special assistant to MLB s Vice President of Umpiring. CLASS OF 1999 RON MCKEE Ron McKee was a beneficial member of the South Atlantic League for 25 years, serving as General Manager of the Asheville Tourists from During his 25 years of service in Asheville, McKee was named the South Atlantic League s Executive of the Year three times (1984, 1990, 1996). In 1981, under McKee s leadership, Baseball America named the Tourists the top Class-A organization in the country. In addition to his duties as General Manager of the Tourists, McKee served as Second Vice President of the South Atlantic League. EDDIE MURRAY In 1974, Eddie Murray split his second professional season with Single A Miami and Asheville. He came back to Asheville in 1975 and hit.264 with 17 home runs and 68 RBIs. Murray went on to play 21 seasons in the major leagues, 12 ½ of those with the Baltimore Orioles. Murray is one of only three players with 500 home runs and 3,000 hits, joining Hank Aaron and Willie Mays, and he is the all-time RBI leader among switch hitters South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

121 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME PAUL SNYDER CLASS OF 1999 Paul Snyder has been with the Braves organization since signing as a player in Snyder managed two ball clubs for the Braves in the Western Carolinas League/South Atlantic League (WCL Champions Greenville Braves in 1963 and Greenwood Braves in 1972). The Braves promoted Snyder to Director of Scouting in 1977 and Asst. VP Scouting in Snyder spent as the Special Assistant to the General Manager and was the Braves Director of Scouting and Player Development from Since 2000, he has been a Special Assistant to the GM and Major League scout. CLASS OF 2000 CHARLES "DOC" KANUPP Charles Kanupp, referred to as Doc by his friends and family, began officiating baseball and football while still in high school. He had a 20-year career umpiring in professional baseball and was a Senior Official in the Western Carolina League, the predecessor to the South Atlantic League, in the late 1960s. He served as a mentor to the young umpires he worked with while helping to develop their skills, including two that went on to the Major Leagues. PAT O'CONNER Pat began his baseball career in 1982 as General Manager of the Greenwood (SC) Pirates in the South Atlantic League. The Houston Astros made him their Director of Florida Operations in 1986, a title he held until He joined Minor League Baseball as Chief Operating Officer in 1993, was promoted to Vice President of Administration in 1995 and was elected President of Minor League Baseball in December MIKE SZEMPLENSKI Mike was assigned in 1963 by the Red Sox to play for Statesville (NC) in the Western Carolina League, where he would strike out 313 men and had 19 games where he struck out 10 or more batters. The longevity of these records is incredible, considering that Major League Hall of Famers Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton pitched in the Western Carolina League after Mike set the records in South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 121

122 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2000 BOB TERRELL Bob began writing for the Asheville (NC) Citizen-Times newspaper in 1949 and worked full-time for the paper for 37 years. He is now retired, but still continues to write for the paper on special assignments. Terrell spent 20 years as a sports editor and baseball writer. Bob covered the Asheville Tourists in the South Atlantic League, the Tri-State League and the Southern League. It has been estimated that Bob wrote more than 18 million words in the newspaper. He has written more than 50 books in the past 30 years, including a history of Asheville s Mc- Cormick Field. CLASS OF 2001 WALTER ALSTON Played first base for Columbus, the 1939 South Atlantic League Championship team. Managed the Dodgers for 23 years, leading the Brooklyn franchise to its only World Championship in 1955 and to a pennant in 1956 before the team moved to the West Coast. In Los Angeles, his clubs captured World Titles in 1959, 1963 and 1965 and pennants in 1966 and The Dodgers finished in first in the division 19 times in those 23 years, winning 2,040 games. WILT BROWNING Covered the SAL Spinners for the Greenville (SC) News, covered the Charlotte club for the Charlotte Observer. Served as sports editor and columnist for the Greensboro News & Record, where he played a role in the SAL s return to old Memorial Stadium. Also served as sports editor and columnist for the Asheville Citizen-Times covering the Tourists. Covered the Atlanta Braves for the first six years the team was in Atlanta before serving as executive sports editor of the Atlanta Constitution. Worked 7 years as the public relations director of the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Colts. Five-time NC Sportswriter of the Year. MURRAY COOK Played for Gastonia in 1963/1964 before becoming their general manager in 1965/66. Farm and scouting director for the Pittsburgh Pirates from General Manager of the New York Yankees from General Manager of the Montreal Expos from Vice President and General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds from South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

123 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME JOHN GORDON CHARLIE HARVILLE CLASS OF 2001 Began broadcasting career in 1965 as the voice of the Spartanburg Phillies. After five years with Spartanburg, Gordon joined the Baltimore Orioles, where he remained until 1973, when he accepted the football and basketball broadcasting job at the University of Virginia. Joined the Columbus Clippers (Yankees- AAA), from before becoming part of the New York Yankees broadcast crew from Joined the Minnesota Twins in 1987 as Radio Analyst. John and his family designate countless time and effort in support of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Began his career covering sports in 1938 broadcasting the Thomasville Tommies. Charlie did the radio broadcast for the Greensboro Patriots from and covered High Point/ Thomasville in the Western Carolinas League/South Atlantic League. Charlie covered the current Greensboro s franchise return to the SAL and was still heard on the airwaves doing the pre-game show for the Greensboro Bats radio network through the 2001 season. Charlie passed away in TOMMY LASORDA Played for the Greenville Spinners of the South Atlantic League. Managed the Los Angeles Dodgers for 20 seasons. During his tenure, the Dodgers won 1,599 games, captured 8 National League West Titles, 4 National League pennants and 2 World Series Championships. He managed in 61 post-season games and four All-Star Games. He led the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 2000, which he stated was the greatest moment of his life. BILL BLACKWELL CLASS OF 2002 Began baseball career as radio voice for the Springfield Redbirds in Vice President/General Manager of the Shelby Mets in 1982 and VP/GM of the Columbia Mets from Three-time South Atlantic League Executive of the Year (1983, 1984 and 1986). VP/GM of the Jackson Generals (Texas League) from , where he was named League Executive of the Year in President/GM of the Greensboro Bats from VP/GM of the Charlotte Knights from and Asst. GM of the Richmond Braves/Gwinnett Braves since South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 123

124 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2002 WINSTON BLENCKSTONE Purchased the Florence Blue Jays of the South Atlantic League in Operated the Myrtle Beach Blue Jays of the South Atlantic League from Won South Atlantic League Championships as part of the Myrtle Beach Blue Jays in 1987 and Moved the franchise to Hagerstown, Maryland, where the club still plays. Served as Vice President of the South Atlantic League and as Chairman of the South Atlantic League Executive Committee. Served as SAL Representative to the Board of Trustees of Minor League Baseball, where he also was a member of the Government Relations Committee. LARRY BOWA Member of 1966 Western Carolina League Champion Spartanburg club, which still holds the record for highest winning percentage (.722) and most consecutive wins (25). Played 20 years professionally, including 16 in the Major Leagues with the Phillies ( ), Cubs ( ) and Mets (1985). Starting Shortstop on the 1980 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, hitting.375 in the World Series and starting a World Series Record 7 Double Plays. Managed two Major League clubs (San Diego and Philadelphia). Named 2001 National League Manager of the Year with the Phillies. DAN O'BRIEN Worked as General Manager for Burlington, NC club in 1955; Boise, ID club from ; Jacksonville, FL club (South Atlantic League) in 1959; Louisville, KY club from ; and Greenville, SC club in the Western Carolinas League in Served as the Assistant to the President of the NAPBL from Also served as executive of several Major League clubs (Texas ; Seattle ; Cleveland ; and California Angels ). Also worked for Arizona Fall League ( ) and USA Baseball ( ). JOE WEST Umpired in the Western Carolinas League in Also umpired in the Florida Instructional League ( ), Carolina League ( ), Southern League (1976), American Association ( ) and the Puerto Rican League (1977). Joined the Major League Baseball Umpire Staff in Has worked the Major League Baseball All-Star Game (1987, 2005), Division Series (1995, 2002, 2005), League Championship Series (1981, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1996, 2003, 2004) and the World Series (1993, 1997, 2005) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

125 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2003 DON BEAVER The only owner the Hickory Crawdads have had in their entire existence. A leader in both Minor League and Major League Baseball with ownership interest in the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Charlotte Knights and the New Orleans Zephyrs. Beaver also had previous ownership in the Tennessee Smokies and the Winston-Salem Warthogs. A.B. "HAPPY" CHANDLER Served as Commissioner of Baseball, succeeding Kennesaw Mountain Landis, and helped to change the face of modern athletics with the integration of baseball by supporting the entry of Baseball s first African-American player Jackie Robinson in 1947 as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Encouraged and supported the reorganization of the South Atlantic League and its designation as a Class A League during the Minor League Meetings in Columbus, Ohio, on December 5, 1945, following the league s suspended operations during World War II. DOUG FLYNN A coach for the Capital City Bombers in 1996, helping the team to a playoff berth. Part of one of the greatest baseball teams in history as a member of the Cincinnati Reds famed "Big Red Machine," where his timely hitting and late inning defensive work helped the Reds capture back-to-back World Championships in 1975 and PHIL NIEKRO Pitched 38 games for Jacksonville in the South Atlantic League, finishing with a 6-4 record, a 2.79 ERA and 52 strikeouts. Had a 24-year Major League career, relying on the knuckleball to compile a lifetime record pitching for the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays with a.537 winning percentage. A five-time All-Star who also threw a no-hitter against the Padres on August 5, South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 125

126 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2003 BRANCH RICKEY Provided financing to start the Western Carolinas League. Responsible for starting the modern baseball farm system, pioneered the use of baseball statistics and became the first baseball executive to break baseball s color line by signing Jackie Robinson, who became the Major League s first African- American player. CLASS OF 2004 DICK BUTLER Served as South Atlantic League President in 1953 and 1954 in a baseball career as a Major & Minor League Executive that spanned 49 years. His career also included stints as an assistant to Baseball Commissioner A.B. Happy Chandler, President of the Texas League from 1955 to 1963 and Supervisor of Umpires for 16 years under American League Presidents Joe Cronin, Lee MacPhail and Dr. Bobby Brown. MARVIN GOLDKLANG His Ownership Group (The Goldklang Group) principally owns three Minor League clubs across the country, including the Charleston RiverDogs of the South Atlantic League. Marvin is also part owner of the New York Yankees and his experience around the business of sports is extensive. His clubs are well known for their personnel, and in addition, his clubs have won every conceivable operations award given to professional sports operators. ELAINE MOSS Served as Director of Administration & Finance for the Western Carolinas/South Atlantic League for 45 Years. Actively involved personally and contributed greatly to the survival and growth of the Western Carolinas League, as well as the continued growth of the South Atlantic League. Elaine passed away in South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

127 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2004 EARL WILLIAMS Started his career in the Western Carolinas League in Greenwood in 1969, where he was the League Leader in home runs with 33. Spent 8 years in the Major Leagues with the Atlanta, Baltimore, Montreal & Oakland clubs, playing in a total of 889 games with a career batting average of.247, 756 hits, including 115 doubles, 138 home runs and 457 RBI. BOBBY BONDS DREW COBLE CLASS OF 2005 Played with the Lexington Giants club in 1965 and scored a Western Carolina League-leading 103 runs, on his way to being selected as the WCL s Most Outstanding Prospect. During his 14-year career, he played for eight major league clubs and cracked the 30 home run, 30 stolen base plateau five times. Made his debut in 1968 with the San Francisco Giants and bashed a grand slam in his third at-bat. Additionally, he was a three-time All-Star (1971, 73, 75) and a three-time Gold Glove Winner (1971, 73, 74). Began his umpiring career in 1975 and called the Western Carolina League All-Star Game in his first year in the league. He spent an additional year working the plate in the WCL and diligently worked his way up to the Majors. Hired as an American League Umpire in 1982, he worked his way up to Crew Chief by He served on crews of six American League Championship Series, as well as 3 Divisional Series, 2 All-Star Games and, in 1991, worked the classic World Series between the Braves and Twins. Mr. Coble retired from umpiring in JACK FARNSWORTH He was one of the mainstay owners during the lean times of the Western Carolina League and helped carry the WCL and the South Atlantic League into the illustrious regard that it enjoys today. From 1978 to 1988, he was the Owner-Operator of the Gastonia Club and also served as Vice President of the WCL/ SAL. During his time as Vice President, he served as Chairman of the league s Finance Committee, where he assisted in developing markets for clubs to relocate South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 127

128 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2005 BOB HAGER He was the first-ever broadcaster of the Western Carolina League s Lexington Giants. Over 35 years, he told stories the whole world watched. Called the Cal Ripken of correspondents by former NBC Nightly News Anchor Tom Brokaw. As a general assignment reporter for NBC, he spanned the globe in his news coverage, from the Vietnam War to political unrest in Panama, and helped set the standard for hurricane and airline disaster coverage. He retired from NBC News in November MARCUS HOLLAND Marcus served as the scorekeeper for nearly every Savannah professional baseball game from In addition, Marcus spent more than 50 years as a copy boy, sports reporter, sports editor and editor with the Savannah Morning News and Savannah Union Press. As a reporter in the 1950s and 1960s, he covered the Savannah Indians, Redlegs, Parrots and White Sox of the old SAL. In August 2004, the Savannah Sand Gnats named the press box at Historic Grayson Stadium in honor of Marcus for his many contributions to the prosperity of Savannah baseball. ALAN STEIN Alan served as President and CEO of Lexington Professional Baseball Company and the Lexington Legends until He realized a lifelong dream when he helped bring minor league baseball to Central Kentucky and set a baseball standard with the completion of Applebee s Park (now Whitaker Bank Ballpark) in Alan also enjoyed professional success in real estate development and the radio and communications industries. CLASS OF 2006 LEN BARKER Hard-throwing right-hander helped guide the Gastonia Rangers to the Western Carolinas League title in Won 11 decisions in 20 games while allowing only 101 hits in 124 innings and striking out 140 batters. Posted a solid 3.34 ERA with Gastonia. Threw a three-hitter versus the White Sox in his first major league start with Texas on October 3, Won 19 games and led the American League in strikeouts with Cleveland in Tossed a perfect game versus Toronto on May 15, Led the league in strikeouts and started the All-Star Game for the American League in Won 74 games in 11 major league seasons South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

129 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CHIP MOORE CLASS OF 2006 Current First Vice President and member of the Board of Directors for the South Atlantic League. Has worked for the Braves for over 30 years, beginning as an usher at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium before spending nine years as a member of the team s grounds crew. Joined the Braves accounting department in 1985 prior to being promoted to Assistant Controller in 1988 and Controller in Involved in the design and construction of Rome s State Mutual Stadium and Mississippi s Trustmark Park. AARON POINTER Last man to hit.400 in the minor leagues by posting a.402 batting average in 1961, which helped lead the Salisbury Braves to the Western Carolina League Championship. First baseman who also led the league with 117 runs, 40 stolen bases, 18 doubles, 14 triples and 129 hits. Reached the major leagues with the Houston Colt.45s in 1963 and played professional baseball through After retiring as a player, had a distinguished career as a game official in the National Football League. Brother of the famous singing group, The Pointer Sisters. MIKE VEECK Part-owner of six minor league baseball teams, including the South Atlantic League s Charleston RiverDogs. Promoter of Fun is Good motto that has helped his teams routinely reach attendance and customer service milestones. Creator of countless game promotions that have attracted national and worldwide interest. Founder of the Veeck Promotional Seminar, considered to be the hallmark for marketing and promotional ideas in Minor League Baseball. Son of Bill Veeck, the longtime owner of several major league franchises, including the St. Louis Browns, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. CLASS OF 2007 JACK HIATT Steady defensive catcher/first baseman made his professional debut in the Western Carolinas League in 1961 with the Angels organization. Played in the WCL All-Star Game in Statesville and helped guide the Owls to the playoffs. Batted.325 with 108 hits, 20 doubles, 4 triples, 3 home runs and 69 RBIs in 96 games with the Owls. Spent nine seasons in the major leagues ( ). Split time with the Angels, Giants, Expos and Astros. Worked 16 seasons as the Giants director of player development before retiring in October South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 129

130 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2007 LEO HUGHES Captain Leo co-owned two professional baseball teams for 19 seasons and supported progressive activity in Spartanburg, South Carolina, along with R.E. Littlejohn. Was co-owner of the Spartanburg Peaches of the Tri-State League from Helped bring baseball back to Spartanburg in 1963 as a member of the Western Carolinas League and co-owned the franchise through the 1971 season. Received prestigious Larry McPhail Award and won back-to-back WCL championships in 1966 and Led WCL in attendance five times. LARRY "CHIPPER" JONES First overall pick in the 1990 draft spent his first full professional season in the South Atlantic League in Blossomed into future Hall of Famer at Macon and was named an All-Star and the SAL s Most Outstanding Prospect with 104 runs, 11 triples, 98 RBIs and 154 hits, 245 total bases and a.326 batting average. Led Macon to second-half South Division title. Helped lead Atlanta to the World Series championship in National League Most Valuable Player in First active player ever to be elected into SAL Hall of Fame. R.E. LITTLEJOHN Well-known for his generosity, Mr. R.E. co-owned two professional baseball teams in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with Leo Hughes for a combined 19 seasons. Co-owned Tri-State League s Spartanburg Peaches from Helped bring baseball back to Spartanburg in 1963 in the Western Carolinas League and co-owned the Spartanburg Phillies through the 1971 season. Led one of the WCL s premier franchises to five attendance titles, the prestigious Larry McPhail Award and back-to-back WCL championships in 1966 and AL OLIVER Hard-hitting outfielder/first baseman known as Scoop spent his first full professional season in the Western Carolinas League in Overcame a serious knee injury to emerge as one of the Baby Bucs while with the Gastonia Pirates. Led WCL with 159 hits. Added 77 runs, 19 doubles, 5 triples, 10 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 71 RBIs and batting average of.309. An 18-year major league career as a hitter. Won National League batting title in 1982 with.331 average South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

131 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME VERNER ROSS CLASS OF 2007 Spearheaded the effort to keep professional baseball in Greenville, South Carolina, in Owned Greenville franchise in the Western Carolinas League through the 1972 season. The Greenville Red Sox won the WCL championship in Due to a fire at Meadowbrook Park, Ross moved the team to Orangeburg for two years. His teams consistently ranked among the leaders in the WCL. Ross displayed great love and passion for baseball, his family and the Greenville community. VINCE COLEMAN CLASS OF 2008 In 1983, Vince Coleman led the South Atlantic League with a.350 batting average and 156 hits. He also tallied 145 stolen bases, which remains the SAL record today. He was selected to the SAL All-Star team, and was voted the league s most outstanding Major League Prospect. He went on to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1985 with the Cardinals, leading the NL in stolen bases from He ranks fifth all-time in stolen bases (752), and holds Major League Baseball s longest streak of stolen bases without being thrown out (50). Coleman also played for the Mets, Royals, Mariners, Reds, and Tigers before retiring in DAVID GUS "BUDDY" BELL Playing for the Sumter Indians in the Western Carolinas League in 1970, Buddy Bell batted.265 with 117 hits, 19 doubles, 3 triples, 12 home runs, and was named to the WCL All-Star Team. He joined the Cleveland Indians in 1972 as an outfielder, and was named to the Rookie All-Star teams by Baseball Digest, The Sporting News, and Topps. He moved to third base, and won six straight Gold Gloves from with the Texas Rangers. He also won the Silver Slugger award in Buddy was a five-time MLB All-Star selection ('73, '80, '81, '82, and '84). He also played for Cincinnati and Houston during his 18- year MLB career. JOHNNIE MCKENZIE SHIVES Johnnie McKenzie Shives was a Minor League Umpire for 19 ½ seasons in the North State, Piedmont, Western Carolina and Carolina leagues. Shives began working in semi-professional baseball in 1932 for area industrial leagues, and worked his first professional game in He umpired for 30 ½ seasons. He was respected by managers, players, and fans South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 131

132 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2008 MATTHEW WINTERS Played for the Greensboro Hornets from , and he was selected to the South Atlantic League All-Star team all three seasons. In addition, he was named the league s MVP and the Yankees Minor League Player of the Year in He went on to play in the Southern League and International League. He made his Major League debut with the Kansas City Royals in Winters also played for the Nippon Ham Fighters, the club for which he is now an international scout, from VAUGHAN P. "BING" DEVINE Worked as the Business Manager for the Columbus Cardinals in the South Atlantic League in , where the club drew the two largest attendance totals in the city s history. He was promoted to work in St. Louis the following year, became the Assistant General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1955 and was promoted to GM in He is credited with building four World Series teams with the Cardinals (1964, 1967, 1968) and Mets (1969) over his 18-year career as a GM. Devine was also the President of the NFL St. Louis Cardinals. CLASS OF 2009 DAVID HAAS David Haas was involved with the South Atlantic League for 19 seasons, beginning as an intern with the Gastonia Rangers in When the club was relocated to Hickory in 1993, David moved with the club and was named the Director of Stadium Operations. David was named General Manager in 1997, and held that position through the 2007 season. His contributions and service to the league on various committees and initiatives was honored in 2007 when he was awarded the South Atlantic League Distinguished Service Award. JOE MIKULIK Joe Mikulik is the all-time winningest manager in Asheville and the South Atlantic League, with 938 wins in 13 seasons ( ). Mikulik managed the SAL All-Star Game on four occasions (2000, 2002, 2007, 2008) and was named the SAL Manager of the Year four times (2001, 2007, 2008, 2012). Mikulik began his coaching career as a player/coach at Double-A Canton-Akron in Before that, he enjoyed a playing career that spanned 12 seasons, almost all of it in the Houston Astros organization South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

133 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2010 MIKE DUNN Mike Dunn joined the Atlanta Braves organization in 1991, working in stadium operations. He also worked for the Greenville Braves before being named the General Manager of the Macon Braves in He served dual roles as the GM of the Macon club as well as project manager for construction on the stadium in Rome, GA. He relocated with the team in 2003 and remains as General Manager. He was named the South Atlantic League Executive of the Year in 2003 and again in JOHN PURDIN John Purdin pitched the first perfect game in Western Carolinas/South Atlantic League history for the Salisbury (NC) Dodgers on August 8, In his 18 starts for Salisbury in 1964, he went 14-3 with a 1.91 ERA and piled up 182 strikeouts in 137 innings. He went on to pitch for the LA Dodgers from and CURT SCHILLING Curt Schilling played for the Greensboro Hornets in 1987 and led the South Atlantic League in strikeouts with 189 (still a Greensboro club record). He recorded 216 major league victories in a 20-year career, striking out a total of 3,116 batters while playing for the Orioles, Astros, Phillies, Diamondbacks and Red Sox. He pitched in six (6) All-Star Games and four (4) World Series, helping his team win three titles (Arizona in 2001 and Boston in 2004 and 2007). Curt and his wife, Shonda, actively support charitable causes, including the ALS Association and Aspergers Syndrome. CLASS OF 2011 MIKE HARGROVE Mike Hargrove led the Western Carolinas League with a.351 average and 160 hits in 1973 while playing for the Gastonia Rangers. Hargrove earned his way onto the Texas Rangers roster in 1974, and was honored as AL Rookie of the Year in his first of 12 MLB seasons for the Rangers, Padres and Indians. After retiring as a player, Hargrove turned to managing. During his 16-seasons as a MLB manager (9 in Cleveland, 4 in Baltimore and 3 in Seattle), Hargrove won 721 games, five consecutive divisional titles with Cleveland ( ) and two AL pennants with Cleveland (1995 and 1997) South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 133

134 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2011 RAY HATHAWAY Ray Hathaway managed the 1961 SAL Champion Asheville Tourists, who achieved an record and is considered by many to be the best team in Asheville history. Hathaway s managerial career started in 1947 and included stints with the Asheville Tourists in the Tri-State League (1951, ), Columbus/Gastonia Pirates in the SAL (1959), Savannah Pirates in the SAL (1960), Asheville Tourists in the SAL ( ), and Gastonia in the WCL (second half of 1964). Throughout his 25- year managerial career, Hathaway won 1,441 games. FRANK PERDUE In 1990 s, Frank Perdue graciously donated approximately $4 million to build a minor league baseball stadium, now known as Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Mr. Perdue also donated 39-acres of prime real estate for the construction site of the stadium. According to Gary Mackes, Wicomico County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director, If it was not for Frank Perdue s wallet and generosity, there would not be a stadium here in Wicomico County. Just like Yankee Stadium is known as The House that Ruth Built, Arthur W. Perdue Stadium can be accurately described as The House that Frank Built. CLASS OF 2012 CAROLYN McKEE Carolyn McKee worked for the Asheville Tourists for 26 seasons, from 1980 to Carolyn worked in almost every area of the ballpark, eventually managing the accounting operations and supervising the box office on game days. In addition, she accepted additional responsibilities in 1994 when the team became affiliated with the Colorado Rockies. Carolyn assisted the Rockies on organizational matters and oversaw the club s travel arrangements. Carolyn s contributions to the baseball industry were recognized in 2004 when she was awarded the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year award, becoming the first woman in the South Atlantic League to ever win the national award. bill murray Bill Murray became a part-owner of the Charleston RiverDogs following the 1989 season, and has been involved with many facets of the club s operations, including strategic planning sessions, customer service initiatives, promotional meetings and fan relations. The multi-talented and award-winning actor has combined his ability to entertain fans with his love for baseball in his role with the RiverDogs. Murray is also very involved with many local charities throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry, and is a valuable ambassador for the RiverDogs, the game of baseball and the City of Charleston South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book

135 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2012 joseph p. riley, Jr. Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. was the driving force for the city to build the $19.5 million stadium on the banks of the scenic Ashley River. The stadium, which opened in 1997, would have been impossible without his support and direction. In a fitting tribute to his leadership and vision, the city council voted unanimously to name the stadium after him, and The Joe has been consistently recognized as one of the best facilities in all of Minor League Baseball. CLASS OF 2013 LENA BLACKBURNE Lena Blackburne s solution to preparing baseballs for a game (by rubbing them with mud from a secret riverbed in New Jersey to dull the shine without softening the cover) has been used by Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball teams for nearly 75 years. Blackburne, a coach for the Philadelphia Athletics at the time, came up with the idea to use the mud in The mud did not scratch the baseballs, and it had no odor. Soon thereafter, every MLB team was using it. Its use then spread throughout the Minor Leagues, and has been used in every Minor League Baseball game for many years. e ROBERT W. SINGER Senator Robert W. Singer has served in the New Jersey State Legislature for over 20 years as well as on the Lakewood Township Committee for over 30 years. His leadership helped lure the Lakewood BlueClaws to New Jersey in 2001, and the success of the franchise would not have been possible without his steadfast support. CLASS OF 2014 LUTHER BEAVER Luther Beaver's love of baseball and sports helped bring baseball to Hickory in Luther has been an active Minority Owner and Vice President since the day the Crawdads opened South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book 135

136 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2014 RANDY INGLE Randy Ingle has had four stints totaling nine seasons leading the SAL affiliate of the Atlanta Braves (Macon in 1993 and 2001, Rome and ). Ingle, from Forest City, NC, is a former infielder in the Braves organization from Ingle began his coaching career as a player-coach at Double-A Greenville in In his nine seasons in the SAL, Ingle has amassed 599 wins, which ranks him second in all-time SAL wins. GEORGE MURPHY George Murphy began working in baseball as the public address announcer for the Hickory Rebels baseball team from After the Rebels folded in 1960, George spent over 20 years trying to bring baseball back to Hickory. During his successful campaign for mayor in the 1980s, one of his campaign promises was to return professional baseball to Hickory. George Murphy's dream was finally realized as the Crawdads played their first game in Hickory in CHARLES YOUNG Charles Young is a local Hickory lawyer whose love of baseball helped bring baseball to Hickory in His hard work and counsel has allowed the Hickory franchise to successfully navigate the changes that have affected the Minor League Baseball industry over the last 20 years. CLASS OF 2016 Brad REDMON Brad Redmon was an early investor and eventually became the majority owner, and COO of the Lexington Legends. He took Central Kentucky's dream of having a minor league baseball team and made it a reality when he committed the time, money, and passion required to succeed. He put together a hand-picked team and led them through everything from stadium construction to field maintenance to game-day fan experiences South Atlantic League Media Guide & Record Book