2017 Akron RubberDucks Game Notes Akron RubberDucks (15-17) vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (15-20)

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1 2017 Akron RubberDucks Game Notes Akron RubberDucks (15-17) vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (15-20) Cleveland Indians San Francisco Giants Game 34 Monday, May 15, :35 p.m. Canal Park Akron, OH Radio: WARF 1350 AM TuneIn Radio WARF iheart Channel Television: MiLB.TV Today s Starting Pitchers: Mon. 5/15, 6:35 p.m. vs. Richmond: Akron: RHP D.J. Brown (0-2, 9.95) Richmond: LHP Andrew Suarez (2-3, 3.48) Upcoming Games and Pitching Probables: Tue. 5/16, 10:35 a.m. vs. Richmond: Akron: RHP Nick Pasquale (2-2, 3.38) Richmond: RHP Sam Coonrod (1-3, 4.91) Wed. 5/17, 10:35 a.m. vs. Richmond: Akron: LHP Luis Lugo (2-1, 1.91) Richmond: LHP Matt Lujan (1-2, 5.93) Thu. 5/18 OFF Fri. 5/19, 7:05 p.m. at Hartford: Akron: RHP Julian Merryweather (3-2, 2.89) Hartford: TBA Sat., 5/20, 6:05 p.m. at Hartford: Akron: LHP Thomas Pannone (0-0, 0.00) Hartford: TBA RubberDucks News and Notes: Last Time Out The RubberDucks and Rumble Ponies were rained out Sunday at NYSEG Stadium. The teams were also rained out Saturday. A pair of DH s are now scheduled when the Ducks return to Binghamton in July, with another make-up still TBA. Where We Stand The RubberDucks are in 4 th place in the EL West, five games behind 1 st -place Altoona and 1½ games behind 2 nd -place Erie and Bowie. The RubberDucks -have won three games in a row and four of the last five. -won both games of the road trip to Binghamton. -are 9-10 in the friendly confines of Canal Park. -have one suspended game to complete at Binghamton on 7/17. They lead the Rumble Ponies, 6-3, in the 3 rd inning. -rank 4 th in the EL with 29 homers on the year. -rank 10 th in the EL in runs (130), 11 th in team-batting (.231) and 4 th in team-pitching (3.73 ERA). Player Notes -LHP Luis Lugo now ranks 4 th in the EL in ERA (1.91) and 2 nd in opponent s batting average (.172) -RF Mike Papi was 2-4 Friday night, and has a nine-game hit streak, 5/3-present (12-31,.387). He has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games, and is tied for 2 nd in the EL in walks (19). -1B Bobby Bradley is tied for 5 th in the EL in homers (6) and is tied for 4 th in walks (18). -SS Yu Chang is tied for 5 th in the EL in homers (6). Chang also leads the EL in strikeouts (43). -2B Tyler Krieger stole two bases Thursday night, making him a perfect, 8-8 in stolen base attempts this season. Transaction Wire The Indians announced that LHP Luis Lugo has been reinstated from the Temporary Inactive List, and RHP Argenis Angulo has been transferred to Single-A Lynchburg. On Deck The RubberDucks and Flying Squirrels will meet again on Tuesday morning at 10:35 for Game 2 of the series. Akron Baseball: A Winning Tradition This is the 29 th season of Double-A baseball in Northeast Ohio, and the 21 st in downtown Akron. The franchise began as the Canton-Akron Indians in 1989, and then moved to Canal Park in Akron as the Aeros in Known as the RubberDucks since 2014, Akron has made the Eastern League playoffs 16 times overall, and 10 of the last 15 years. The team has captured five Eastern League titles 2003, 2005, 2009, 2012, and Notable alumni of the franchise include Victor Martinez, CC Sabathia, Grady Sizemore, Charles Nagy, Cliff Lee, Jhonny Peralta, Danny Salazar, Jaret Wright, Jose Ramirez, Roberto Perez, Francisco Lindor, Giovanny Urshela, Tyler Naquin and Bradley Zimmer.

2 Last Game Recap RubberDucks 5 Rumble Ponies 1 Friday, 5/12/17 Summary Righty Julian Merryweather built off Luis Lugo s quality start, giving up just one unearned run in the RubberDucks 5-0 win in the second of five games against the Rumble Ponies. Turning Point Catcher Eric Haase drove in the deciding run in the sixth on an RBI triple to right field that scored Joe Sever. It was Haase s second triple on the season. Winging It Merryweather gave the Ducks their third consecutive solid start, going six full innings giving up one unearned run after a throwing error from Haase. Merryweather picked up the win and improves to 3-2 on the season. The start dipped his ERA below 3.00 to The Ducks also received scoreless relief from righties Mitch Brown, who received his second hold on the season, and Robby Aviles. Brown struck out five of his six outs and Aviles shut the door on the Rumble Ponies, pitching a scoreless ninth. Duck Tales Designated hitter Tyler Krieger started the scoring in the third inning with his third homer of the year on a solo shot to center field. The Ducks scored in three straight innings later in the game, starting with Haase s triple. Second baseman Mark Mathias followed him up with a sac fly to left that scored Haase. Third baseman Eric Stamets finished the game with three hits on two singles and a double. Notebook First baseman Bobby Bradley was one of three Ducks hitters with multiple hits, collecting two singles, driving in a run Mitch Brown has struck out at least one batter in his last six appearances Mike Papi has now hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games after hitting two singles and drawing a walk Time of Game: 2:24 Attendance: 3,836. RubberDucks 2017 Field Staff #7 Mark Budzinski, Manager Former Akron Aeros outfielder Mark Budzinski is in his first season as manager of the Akron RubberDucks. Budzinski, 43, was named the 16 th manager in franchise history on January 17, He replaces David Wallace, who managed the team the last three seasons. This season marks Budzinski s fourth as a manager in the Indians minor league system. A native of Baltimore, Maryland and now a resident of Richmond, Virginia, Budzinski has managed the Class-A Lynchburg Hillcats the last two seasons. He was named Carolina League Manager of the Year last season after guiding the Hillcats to a stellar overall record and a spot in the league championship series. Drafted by the Indians in the 21 st round of the 1995 draft out of the University of Richmond, Budzinski played professionally for 10 years in the minor leagues and was a career.275 hitter with 51 homers and 427 RBI. He played parts of three seasons in Akron. His best season in the Rubber City was 1998, when he appeared in 127 games with 10 homers and 62 RBI for manager Joel Skinner. Budzinski appeared in four games for the Cincinnati Reds during the 2003 season, going 0-7. He concluded his career in 2004 with a fine season for the Phillies Triple-A club in Scranton, PA, where he hit.283 in 135 games. #27 Tony Arnold, Pitching Coach A fixture in the Indians player development system for the last 25 years, Tony Arnold returns for his second straight season as Akron s pitching coach. Regarded as one of the top developmental pitching coaches in baseball, Arnold, 57, lent his expertise to a pitching staff that produced a 3.81 staff ERA and won the EL title last season. Arnold has worked at every level of the Indians farm system, including previous stints as Akron pitching coach from , 2008, and A former All- American at the University of Texas, Arnold pitched in the major leagues with Baltimore in 1986 and #43 Johnny Narron, Hitting Coach Former Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Johnny Narron embarks on his first season as a member of the Indians player development staff. Narrom, 66, was the minor league hitting coordinator for the Los Angeles Angels last season. His vast experience in baseball includes three seasons as the hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2012 through He has also served on the major league coaching staffs of the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds. In Milwaukee, he coached alongside his brother Jerry, who played eight seasons in the major leagues. Their uncle, Sam, was a major league catcher and later coached for the Pittsburgh Pirates. #36 Omir Santos, Bench Coach A former catcher in the Indians organization, Omir Santos begins his first season with RubberDucks and his second in the Tribe minor league system. Sanots, 35, will serve as the bench coach for this year s team after holding the same position with the Columbus Clippers last season. Santos, wrapped up a 12-year playing career in He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 21 st round of the 2001 draft and went on to play in 122 big league games with the Orioles, Mets, Tigers and Indians. He batted.248 with 7 homers and 41 RBI in his major league career. Santos first career home run came in 2009 while playing for the Mets. It was a grand slam on the Marlins Anibal Sanchez, and was the first grand slam ever hit at Citi Field. Jeremy Heller, Trainer The 2017 season mark s Heller s fourth in Akron and his 13 th overall as a trainer in the Indians organization. He was named Athletic Trainer of the Year in the Carolina League in Paul Synenkyj, Strength and Conditioning Coach Now in his 7 th season in the Indians organization, Paul Synenkyj will oversee the team s strength and conditioning program. Synenkyj holds degrees in physical education from Cleveland State and Akron.

3 RubberDucks Starting Pitcher #33 D.J. Brown RHP, 6-6, 205, Age 26 (11/28/90), Resides: Fredericksburg, VA Last time out: Tue. 5/9 vs. TRE, 4.0 IP 9 H 7 R 6 ER 4 BB 2 K (LP in 8-0 loss) Currently 0-2, 9.95 ERA. Making his seventh overall appearance and fourth start. The RubberDucks are 0-3 in his starts. 5 th year pro. Owns a lifetime record of in the minor leagues. Making 115 th career appearance, 67 th career start and 29 th career Akron start. Full name is Dennis John Brown. Uses, fastball, curve and change-up. Drafted in the 39 th round of the 2012 draft out of James Madison University. Missed his junior year (2012) with a shoulder injury, but was still drafted by Indians later that summer. Won nine games for 2011 JMU squad that won CAA conference tournament and appeared in NCAA tournament. Kinesiology major at JMU. On 2/2/11, participated and won a record-setting game of Knockout following a JMU basketball game. He outlasted 201 competitors, which made the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest game of Knockout Season Highlights Tossed three scoreless innings of relief for hold in 6-1 win vs. ALT, 4/23. Made first start of the season and struck out seven in four innings at REA, 4/18. Exited with no-decision in 8-6 loss. Earned just his second career save by finishing off TRE, 4/10. Tossed 3.1 innings in 7-3 win Season Highlights Finished 8-8, 4.78 ERA in 27 appearances (20 starts) for Akron. Also made one appearance at Triple-A Columbus. Struck out a career-high 120 batters. Spun 7.1 innings and held REA to five hits and two runs in 5-2 win, 8/23. Allowed just four hits and a run over seven innings in 6-2 win vs. HFD, 8/9. Walked none. Made spot-start and AAA debut for Columbus, 8/3. Worked five innings and allowed four runs in no-decision in 5-4 loss. Had a streak of 17 consecutive scoreless innings over four appearances, 6/21-7/5. Dealt seven shutout frames in 10-0 win vs. ALT, 7/5. Weaved five scoreless innings at ERI, 6/30, but Ducks were shut out 1-0, leaving him with a no-decision. Pitched a season-high 6.2 innings and allowed just two runs in 5-2 win at REA, 6/21. Backed by 13 runs, Brown claimed his third win of the season in a 13-6 triumph at ALT, 5/25. Gave up three runs in the first but nothing thereafter. Worked six innings, walked none and struck out eight. Dominated vs. BIN with six shutout innings, 5/20. Allowed only two hits and fanned six. Left with 6-0 lead, but settled for nodecision after bullpen blew the lead. Ducks did eventually win, 8-7. Picked up first win as a starter in 12-5 triumph vs. ERI, 5/9. Worked a season-high 5.1 innings. Made first start of the season and went four innings and allowed one run vs. TRE, 5/3. Earned 5-2 win with solid, three-inning relief effort at REA, 4/26. Walked none and struck out six. Walked initial hitter when called in from pen in first inning vs. BOW, 4/17, then proceeded to retire next 10 batters in a row Season Highlights Split season between Single-A Lynchburg and Akron, going a combined 13-6 with a 3.80 ERA. Was 11-3, 3.95 ERA for Single-A Lynchburg and ranked 2 nd in Carolina League with his 11 wins. Made Double-A debut 8/15, at POR. Suffered 6-4 loss after working five innings and allowing four runs on six hits. Picked up his first AA win in 5-3 victory at TRE, 8/26. Worked 5.1 innings, and allowed three runs and struck out four. Brown s 2017 Akron Game-By-Game Date Opp. Dec. Final IP H R ER HR BB K NP-S ERA Notable Thu. 4/6* BOW ND 13-7 (L) Relief outing Mon. 4/10* TRE SV nd career save Tue. 4/18 at REA ND 8-6 (L) st start of season Sun. 4/23* ALT H 6-1 (W) Held lead for Banwart Sat. 4/29 at BOW L Gave up 7 runs in 2 nd Tue. 5/9 TRE L BB s very costly *relief appearance

4 RubberDucks Position Players #4 Greg Allen OF Age 24, Resides: Chula Vista, CA, Acq: 6 th Rd. 14, College/HS: San Diego St. Last Game: 5/7 vs. ALT (2), 0-1 Series: Has not played Homestand/Trip: Has not played Multi-Hit Games: 6 Multi-RBI Games: 2 Last HR: 4/29 at BOW, solo (Barker) Notes: 4 th year pro Placed on DL, 5/8 (right hamate fracture) Hit leadoff HR and drove in 4 RBI at BOW, 4/ Rawlings Gold Glove recipient as best CF in MiLB Ranked by Baseball America as #10 Indians prospect and best defensive outfielder in organization Hit.290 in 37 games with Akron in 16 Played in AFL after last season and was named to Top Prospects Team #44 Bobby Bradley 1B Age 20, Resides: Gulfport, MS, Acq: 3rd Rd. 14, College/HS: Harrison Central (MS) HS Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 2-5, RBI Series: 2-9, RBI Homestand/Trip: 2-9, RBI Multi-Hit Games: 5 Multi-RBI Games: 4 Last HR: 5/8 vs. TRE, 2-run (Frare) Notes: 4 th year pro Ranked by Baseball America as #5 Indians prospect 1-24 vs. LHP s Lambasted 3-run HR and drove in five RBI, 4/19 at REA One of youngest players in EL (20) Named 2016 Carolina League MVP ( ) Stroked walkoff, RBI single in bottom of 14 th inning to win epic battle in Game 2 of Carolina League Division Series vs. Potomac, 9/8/16 #6 Yu Chang SS Age 21, Resides: Taitung, TW, Acq: FA 13, College/HS: Taitung Agricultural HS Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 0-4 Series: 0-8 Homestand/Trip: 0-8 Multi-Hit Games: 4 Multi-RBI Games: 3 Last HR: 4/29 at BOW, solo (Means) Notes: 4 th year pro Ranked by Baseball America as #6 Indians prospect Homered in first three games of season, 4/6-9 Named a 2016 Carolina League mid- and post-season all-star after hitting.259 with 13 HR and 70 RBI at Lynchburg Younger brother of Pirates MiLB catcher Jin-De Jhang #20 Juan De La Cruz C Age 23, Resides: Miranda, VE, Acq: FA 09, College/HS: NA Last Game: NA Series: NA Homestand/Trip: NA Multi-Hit Games: NA Multi-RBI Games: NA Last HR: NA Notes: 8 th year pro Added to roster, 5/12 Began season with Lake County, appearing in eight games and hiting.280 (7-25) with one home run and four RBI Split time last season between Lynchburg and Lake County, appearing in 37 games Played his first three years for the Dominican Summer League Indians. #13 Eric Haase C Age 24, Resides: Westland, MI, Acq: 7th Rd. 11, College/HS: Divine Child (MI) H.S. Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 1-4, 3B, RBI Series: 2-7, 3B, RBI Homestand/Trip: 2-7, 3B, RBI Multi-Hit Games: 2 Multi-RBI Games: 3 Last HR: 5/10 vs. TRE, 2-run (German) Notes: 7 th year pro Smacked GSHR vs. ALT, 4/23 Named 2016 post-season MVP after stellar playoff performance in Akron s championship run Lambasted GSHR in Game 1 of ELCS vs. TRE, 9/13 Lined series-winning, RBI single in 10 th inning to beat ALT, 1-0, in Game 4 of ELDS, 9/11 Cracked go-ahead, 2-run 2B in playoff opener at ALT, 9/7 #8 Todd Hankins 2B Age 26, Resides: Oviedo, FL Acq.: 15 th Rd. 11, College/HS: Seminole St. (FL) CC Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 1-4 Series: 1-4 Homestand/Trip: 1-4 Multi-Hit Games: 1 Multi-RBI Games: 0 Last HR: 5/2 at BIN, solo (Hand) Notes: 7 th year pro Two hits in last 18 AB s Had six-game hit streak, 4/23-5/4 (7-23,.304) 3 rd season with Akron Spent most of 2016 with Ducks, (.221, 9 HR s, 7 3B, 55 RBI) Received late-season call up to Triple-A Columbus, and appeared in three playoff games for Clippers, going 1-9 College teammate of former RubberDucks pitcher Mike Clevinger at Seminole State. #15 Tyler Krieger INF Age 23, Resides: Johns Creek, GA, Acq.: 4th Rd. 15, College/HS: Clemson Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 1-4, HR, SF, 2 RBI Series: 2-8, HR, SF, 2 RBI, 2 SB Homestand/Trip: 2-8, HR, SF, 2 RBI, 2 SB Multi-Hit Games: 5 Multi-RBI Games: 2 Last HR: 5/12 at BIN, solo (Hand) Notes: 2 nd year pro Had six-game hit streak, 4/14-22 (11-27,.407) Ranked by Baseball America as #18 Indians prospect Went 4-5, 3 RBI, w/first AA homer, 4/19 at REA Played for Israel in WBC (6 G, 3-18,.167, 4 RBI) Hit a combined.299 between Single-A Lake County and Lynchburg last season Midwest League All-Star with Captains

5 #20 Mark Mathias 2B Age 22, Resides: Fremont, CA, Acq.: 3 rd Rd. 15, College/HS: Cal-Poly Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 1-3, SF, RBI Series: 1-6, SF, RBI Homestand/Trip: 1-6, SF, RBI Multi-Hit Games: 0 Multi-RBI Games: 1 Last HR: NA Notes: 3 rd year pro Two hits in last 19 AB s Added to roster, 5/1 Suffered separated left shoulder in ST Ranked by Baseball America as #13 Indians prospect Made AA debut late in 16 and started at 2b in seven post-season games (3 RBI) Hit.274 with five homers and 60 RBI in 115 games at Single-A Lynchburg Won Big West Conf. batting title as a #17 Francisco Mejia C Age 21, Resides: Bani, DO, Acq: FA 12, College/HS: NA Last Game: 5/8 vs. TRE, 2-3, 2B, BB Series: Has not played Homestand/Trip: Has not played Multi-Hit Games: 7 Multi-RBI Games: 1 Last HR: 4/28 at BOW, solo (Garcia) Notes: 5 th year pro Placed on DL, 5/9 (groin strain) Had 13-game hit streak, 4/6-4/24 (18-49,.367) Ranked by Baseball America as #1 Indians prospect Notable for his 50-game hitting streak last season, which ranks as 4 th longest in history of MiLB Hit combined HR-80 RBI between Lake County and Lynchburg Member of Indians 40-man roster #38 Mike Papi OF Age 24, Resides: Tunkhannock, PA, Acq: 1 st Rd. (38 th ) 14, College/HS: Virginia Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 2-4, SB Series: 4-8, SB Homestand/Trip: 4-8, SB Multi-Hit Games: 10 Multi-RBI Games: 3 Last HR: 4/30 at BOW, 2-run (Bradley) Notes: 4 th year pro Nine-game hit streak, 5/3-present (12-31,.387) Drove in five RBI with 3-run HR and 2-run 1B in Game 3 of ELDS vs. ALT, 9/9/16 Caught fire and hit safely in nine of his last 10 games in regular season (13-37,.351, 4 HR, 8 RBI).Drilled first career GSHR and had six RBI vs. ALT, 7/5 Began 16 season at Lynchburg ( in 40 games) #2 Dorssys Paulino OF Age 22, Resides: Bani, DO, Acq: FA 11, College/HS: NA Last Game: 5/11 at BIN, 1-3, RBI Series: 1-3, RBI Homestand/Trip: 1-3, RBI Multi-Hit Games: 5 Multi-RBI Games: 2 Last HR: 4/30 at BOW, 3-run (Liranzo) Notes: 6 th year pro Mashed first AA homer with solo shot at ALT, 4/14 Former top prospect making long-awaited Double-A debut Limited to just 55 games at Lynchburg due to left wrist injury Missed 2 ½ months, but returned for final month of regular season and playoffs Hit.284 with six homers and 31 RBI Began career as shortstop before converting to outfield #1 Luigi Rodriguez OF Age 24, Resides: Santiago, DO, Acq.: FA 09, College/HS: none Last Game: 5/11 at BIN, 0-3 Series: 0-3 Homestand/Trip: 0-3 Multi-Hit Games: NA Multi-RBI Games: NA Last HR: NA Notes: 8 th year pro Added to roster, 5/9 Suffered broken hand in spring training Hit in 42 games with Ducks in 16 Also hit.330 with three HR s and 26 RBI in 24 games at Lynchburg Served 80-game MLB suspension for PED violation beginning in August of 15 Mid-season all-star at Lynchburg in 15 Named fastest baserunner in organization by BA in 13. #9 Joe Sever INF Age 26, Resides: San Jose, CA, Acq: 21 st Rd. 12, College/HS: Pepperdine Last Game: 5/12 at BIN, 0-3, BB Series: 0-6, BB Homestand/Trip: 0-6, BB Multi-Hit Games: 5 Multi-RBI Games: 1 Last HR: 5/8 vs. TRE, Solo (Adams) Notes: 6 th year pro Slugged walk-off 2B in 9 th vs. ALT, 5/4 (3-2) Drove in winning run with single in 11 th for 3-2 win vs. ALT, 4/22 Spent 2016 season with Akron ( ) Lined three singles on 26 th birthday, 8/12/16 vs. POR West Coast Conference POY as a junior at Pepperdine ( ) Nephew of NFL HOF QB John Elway.

6 RubberDucks Relievers #36 Robbie Aviles RHP Age 25, Resides: Suffern, NY, Acq: 7 th Rd. 10, College/HS: Suffern (NY) H.S. Last Appearance: Fri. 5/12 at BIN, 1.0 IP (ND in 5-1 win) Throws: FB, SL, CH SV/SVO: 0/0 1 st Batter Retired: 7/10 IR/IRS: 1/0 Notes: 7 th year pro Began 2016 season at Lynchburg (6 G 2-0, 2.16) Added to Akron roster 4/29/16 Blew save, but earned first AA win vs. BIN, 5/20/16 Tossed three SHO innings for first AA save, 5/12/16 at HAR (4-0) Stranded three inherited runners at BIN, 5/8/16 #30 Dylan Baker RHP Age 25, Resides: Juneau, AK, Acq: 5 th Rd. 12, College/HS: Western Nevada Last Appearance: Wed. 5/10 vs. TRE, 1.0 IP 1 H (Hold in 4-2 win) Throws: FB, SL, CU, CH SV/SVO: 0/0 1 st Batter Retired: 3/4 IR/IRS: 0/0 Notes: 6 th year pro Added to roster, 4/26 Beset by injuries last three seasons Missed all of last season after experiencing complications from elbow surgery Limited to one start in 15 (4/9/15) before going on the DL Underwent Tommy John surgery, 5/20/15 Suffered broken ankle after initial start in 14, and was limited to nine starts in second half of season #26 Mitch Brown RHP Age 22, Resides: Rochester, MN, Acq: 2 nd Rd. 12, College/HS: Rochester Century HS Last Appearance: Fri. 5/12 at BIN, 2.0 IP 5 K (Hold in 5-1 win) Throws: FB, CU, CH SV/SVO: 1/1 1 st Batter Retired: 3/8 IR/IRS: 3/1 Notes: 6 th year pro Earned first AA save 4/9, in 7-6 win vs. BOW (1 IP 1 R) Strikeout artist for Lynchburg in 2016 Registered 120 K s in 98.1 IP (11 K s per 9 innings) Went 4-6, 5.03 ERA in 36 games (17 starts) for Hillcats Uncorked 25 wild pitches, which led the Carolina League #10 Cameron Hill RHP Age 22, Resides: El Reno, OK, Acq: 17 th Rd. 14, College/HS: Redlands (CA) CC Last Appearance: Tue. 5/9 vs. TRE, 3.0 IP 1 H 2 K (ND in 8-0 loss) Throws: FB, CU, SPL SV/SVO: 0/0 1 st Batter Retired: 8/8 IR/IRS: 7/0 Notes: 4 th year pro Has worked 12.1 scoreless innings over his last four outings, 4/22-present Tossed four innings of shutout relief to earn first AA win, 4/28 at BOW Went 0-0, 2.51 ERA in 10 games for the Ducks in 16 Tossed 1.1 scoreless innings with 2 K s for Hold in Game 2 of ELCS vs. TRE, 9/14/16 #35 Neil Holland RHP Age 28, Resides: Louisville, KY, Acq: FA 17, College/HS: Louisville Last Appearance: Thur. 5/11 at BIN, 0.2 IP (Save in 1-0 win) Throws: FB, SL, CH SV/SVO: 1/3 1 st Batter Retired: 4/6 IR/IRS: 3/2 Notes: 8 th year pro Sidearm delivery Added to roster 4/21 Opened season in Lynchburg (4 G, 0-0, 1 SV, 2.08 ERA) Signed with Indians as free agent after release by Nationals Limited to 14 appearances in 2 nd half at Single-A Potomac last season Missed all of 15 following Tommy John surgery in fall of 14 Originally drafted by Nationals in 11 th round of 2010 draft #24 David Speer LHP Age 24, Resides: Westport, CT, Acq: 27 th Rd. 14, College/HS: Columbia Last Appearance: Wed. 5/10 vs. TRE, 1.0 IP 2 H 1 ER 1 K (Save in 4-2 win) Throws: FB, SL, CH SV/SVO: 2/2 1 st Batter Retired: 7/9 IR/IRS: 0/0 Notes: 4 rd year pro Claimed first AA save with 2.1 scoreless innings in 5-2 win vs. BIN, 4/24 Spent most of 2016 season with Single-A Lynchburg Promoted to Akron, 9/1/16, and threw two scoreless innings in playoffs Made two relief appearances at Columbus and earned first AAA win 7/2/16 vs. PAW (3 IP 1 ER) #37 Cole Sulser RHP Age 27, Resides: Santa Ysabel, CA, Acq: 25 th Rd. 13, College/HS: Dartmouth Last Appearance: Mon. 5/8 vs. TRE, 2.0 IP 1 H 2 R 0 ER 1 BB 3 K (Hold in 4-3 win) Throws: FB, SL, CU, CH SV/SVO: 1/2 1 st Batter Retired: 6/8 IR/IRS: 6/3 Notes: 4 th year pro Saw action on three levels in 2016 (Lynchburg, Akron, Columbus) Was 1-1, 4.81 ERA, 5 saves with Ducks Emerged as key late-inning reliever late in season, then tossed 7.2 scoreless innings with two saves in the playoffs Missed all of 15 after undergoing 2 nd Tommy John surgery of career in fall of 14.

7 #41 Matt Whitehouse LHP Age 25, Resides: Diamond Bar, CA, Acq: 19 th Rd. 13, College/HS: Cal-Irvine Last Appearance: Thu. 5/11 at BIN, 2.1 IP 1 H 1 K (Hold in 1-0 win) Throws: FB, CU, CH SV/SVO: 1/1 1 st Batter Retired: 6/9 IR/IRS: 2/0 Notes: 5 th year pro Started and lost Game 2 of DH vs. ALT, 5/7 (3 IP 2 ER) Claimed first AA win with 3.0 innings in 6-3 win in 10 innings at REA, 4/ was comeback year after missing most of 15 season due to elbow trouble Split last season between Lake County and Lynchburg Was 3-4, 3.44 ERA in 24 appearances for Hillcats Akron General Manager Jim Pfander Named EL Executive of the Year Sept. 28, The Eastern League announced today that Akron RubberDucks General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Jim Pfander has been named its 2016 Eastern League Executive of the Year. In 2016, Akron hosted the 2016 Eastern League All-Star Game and Home Run Derby for the first time, saw an increase of more than 10,000 in attendance, and the team won its fifth Eastern League championship. "It is truly a staff award," said Pfander. "We, as a staff, accomplished some amazing things in 2016 and this award would not be possible without the hard working team we have in place in the Akron front office." Under Pfander's leadership, this season the RubberDucks were nominated by the Eastern League for the Minor League Baseball's top award, the John H. Johnson President's Award, which goes to the most "complete" baseball franchise that has demonstrated franchise stability while making significant contributions to its community, its league and to the baseball industry. RubberDucks owner Ken Babby, who made Pfander his first hire after he acquired the franchise in October 2012, said, "Jim's remarkable creativity and passion for Minor League Baseball, coupled with the love of his hometown of Akron, makes this recognition even more special. Pfander will be presented with the award at the Baseball Winter Meetings in National Harbor, Maryland, during the Opening Session on December Eastern League Umpires No. Name Resides Yr. 4 Dave Attridge Oshawa, ONT 6 th 64 Erich Bacchus* Germantown, MD 6 th 33 Ryan Benson* Gaylordsville, CT 7 th 98 Derek Gonzales Orem, UT 6 th 76 Rich Grassa* Lindenhurst, NY 5 th 17 Justin Houser Mattawan, MI 5 th 5 Ben Levin Cincinnati, OH 6 th 59 John Mang* Poland, OH 5 th 7 Christopher Marco Waterdown, ONT 4 th 16 Takahito Matsuda Seiyo, JP 6 th 9 Jacob Metz Edmonds, WA 4 th 28 Mike Rovine Newtown, PA 6 th 2 Richard Riley* Alexandria, VA 5 th 14 Randy Rosenberg* Arlington, VA 6 th 30 Mike Savakinas Fairborn, OH 6 th 6 Chris Scott Davidsonville, MD 4 th 3 Patrick Sharshel We Are the RubberDucks On October 29, 2013, team-owner Ken Babby stood before a capacity audience at the Akron Civic Theater and announced that the team would be known henceforth as the Akron RubberDucks. In addition to being symbolic of the fun, family-friendly brand of entertainment offered by minor league baseball, the name also honors Akron s long history as the Rubber Capital of the World. Brandiose Marketing of San Diego, California designed the team logo, colors, and various marks and insignias. Please note that for print coverage, RubberDucks is spelled as one word with a capital D. In broadcast coverage, referring to the team as the Ducks is an acceptable variation of the team s nickname.

8 2017 RubberDucks Day-By-Day # Date Opp. W/L Score Rec. Standing W/L/SV Time Att. Tot. Home Att. 1 4/6 BOW* L T-5 th / -1.0 Meisinger/Merryweather/none 2:55 5,278 5,278 4/7 BOW Snowed out. Make-up set for 4/9. 2 4/8 BOW L th / -2.0 Means/Peoples/Liranzo 2:40 3,337 8, /9 (1) BOW W NA Sulser/Keller/M. Brown 2:10 NA 4 4/9 (2) BOW L th / -2.0 Long/Banwart/none 1:53 6,361 14, /10 TRE W th / -1.5 Lugo/German/D. Brown 2:27 4,097 19, /11 TRE L th / -2.5 Marsh/Hill/none 2:56 1,966 21, /12 TRE L th / -2.5 Sheffield/Kaminsky/Hissong 2:56 2,858 23, /13 at ALT L th / -3.0 Scioneaux/Sulser/DuRapau 2:29 7, /14 at ALT L th / -4.0 Brubaker/M. Brown/Lakind 2:50 3, /15 at ALT L th / -5.0 Anderson/Lugo/DuRapau 2:14 4,957 4/16 OFF 11 4/17 at REA W 6-3 (10) th / -4.5 Whitehouse/Nunez/none 2:50 2, /18 at REA L th / -5.0 Eshelman/D. Brown/Hollands 2:49 2, /19 at REA W th / -5.0 Peoples/Viza/none 2:56 1,982 4/20 OFF 14 4/21 ALT W th / -4.0 Pasquale/Anderson/Whitehouse 2:32 4,572 28, /22 ALT W 3-2 (11) 6-9 T5 th / -3.0 Aviles/Kuchno/none 3:03 3,637 32, /23 ALT W th / -2.0 Banwart/Garcia/none 2:37 6,120 38, /24 BIN W th / -2.0 Merryweather/Conlon/Speer 2:27 2,234 40, /25 BIN L th / -2.0 C. Taylor/Aviles/Baldanado 2:46 1,900 42, /26 BIN L th / -3.0 Oswalt/Pasquale/Peterson 2:31 2,357 44,717 4/27 OFF 20 4/28 at BOW W th / -2.0 Hill/Grimes/Sulser 2:57 4, /29 at BOW L th / -3.0 Long/D. Brown/none 2:32 4, /30 at BOW W th / -3.0 Merryweather/Means/none 2:49 4,573 5/1 at BIN Rained out. Make-up set for 5/13, 12:05 p.m. 23 5/2 at BIN L T3 rd / -4.0 C. Taylor/Peoples/Baldonado 2:40 1, /3 at BIN L T4 th / -5.0 Oswalt/Pasquale/Baldonado 2:33 1, /4 ALT W T4 th / -4.0 Holland/Rosario/none 2:38 2,148 46,865 5/5 ALT Rained out. Make-up set for 7/8, 5:35 p.m. 5/6 ALT Rained out. Make-up set for 5/7, 1:05 p.m. 26 5/7 (1) ALT L T4 th / -5.0 Garcia/Mryweather/Scioneaux 2:08 NA 27 5/7 (2) ALT L th / -6.0 Coley/Whitehouse/DuRapau 1:50 6,967 53, /8 TRE W th / -5.0 Holland/Frare/none 2:41 2,481 56, /9 TRE L th / -5.0 Rodriguez/D. Brown/none 2:34 3,297 59, /10 TRE W th / -5.0 Pasquale/German/Speer 2:18 6,075 65, /11 at BIN W th / -5.0 Lugo/Conlon/Holland 2:04 1, /12 at BIN W th / -5.0 Merryweather/Hand/none 2:24 3, /13 (1) at BIN Suspended in 3 rd inning with Akron leading, 6-3. Will be resumed 5/14, 12:05 p.m. 5/13 (2) at BIN Rained out. Make-up set for 7/18, 5:35 p.m. 5/14 (1) at BIN Rained out. Make up set for 7/17, 5:35 p.m. 5/14 (2) at BIN Rained out. Make-up TBA *Game called in bottom 8 th due to snowy conditions.

9 2017 RubberDucks Transactions & Misc. Records April 6: April 9: April 11: April 12: April 19: April 21: April 23: April 26: April 29: May 1: May 5: May 8: May 9: May 12: May 14: May 15: 2017 RubberDucks Transactions OF Taylor Murphy placed on DL (right thumb sprain). INF Yhoxian Medina received from Columbus. 2B Jason Kipnis received from Cleveland on minor league rehabilitation assignment. RF Lonnie Chisenhall received from Cleveland on minor league rehab assignment. RF Lonnie Chisenhall recalled from minor league rehab assignment. 2B Jason Kipnis minor league rehab assignment transferred to Columbus. LHP Rob Kaminsky placed on DL (left forearm soreness). RHP Neil Holland promoted from Lynchburg. SS Eric Stamets received from Columbus. INF Yhoxian Medina released. RHP Travis Banwart promoted to Columbus. RHP Dylan Baker received from Mahoning Valley. RHP Jordan Milbrath received from Mahoning Valley. INF Ivan Castillo transferred to Lynchburg. 2B Mark Mathias activated from DL and added to roster. RHP Jordan Milbrath transferred to Lynchburg. RHP Michael Peoples promoted to Columbus. LHP Thomas Pannone received from Lynchburg. OF Greg Allen placed on DL (right hamate fracture). OF Luigi Rodriguez activated from DL and added to roster. C Francisco Mejia placed on DL (groin). C Juan De La Cruz received from Lake County. RHP Argenis Angulo received from Lynchburg. LHP Luis Lugo placed on Temporary Inactive list. SS Eric Stamets promoted to Columbus. LHP Luis Lugo reinstated from Temporary Inactive List. RHP Argenis Angulo transferred to Lynchburg Season Records Record: Home: 9-10 Away: 6-7 vs. Eastern: 8-8 vs. Western: 7-9 vs. RH Starters: vs. LH Starters: 5-4 Day: 5-6 Night: One-run Games: 6-6 Extra Innings: 2-0 Shutouts: 1-2 Doubleheaders: Leading After 8: 12-1 Trailing After 8: 1-13 Tied After 8: 1-0 Walk-Off Wins: 2 Scoring First: 12-2 Opponent Scores First: 3-15 Leading at End of Game: 15-0 Ducks vs. the EL Opp. H A Total ALT BIN BOW ERI HAR HFD NH POR REA RIC TRE Team Game-High s Runs: 12 (4/19 at REA) Runs Allowed: 13 (4/6 vs. BOW) Hits: 14 (4/19 at REA) Hits Allowed: 15 (4/6 vs. BOW) HR s: 5 (4/30 at BOW) HR s Allowed: 3 (4/6 vs. BOW) BB s (Drawn): 8 (2x, 4/28 at BOW, last) BB s (Issued): 8 (4/14 at ALT) K s (Batters): 15 (4/23 vs. ALT) K s (Pitchers): 15 (5/12 at BIN) Individual Game-High s Hits 4 (Krieger, 4/19 at REA) 2B s: 2 (4x, Sever, 4/25 vs. BIN, last) 3B s: 1 (several) HR s: 1 (several) Runs: 3 (2x, Krieger, 4/19 at REA) RBI: 5 (2x, Bradley, 4/19 at REA) BB s: 3 (Bradley, 4/18 at REA) SB s: 2 (2x, Krieger, 5/11 at BIN, last) K s (Pitcher): 10 (Merryweather, 5/12 at BIN) BB s (Pitcher): 5 (Lugo, 5/11 at BIN)