April Result 4 vs. BRD 7:05 p.m. W, 4-3 5 @ BRD 6:30 p.m. W, 4-1 6 vs. BRD 6:05 p.m. W, 10-6 7 @ BRD 1 p.m. W, 9-8 (10) 9 vs. JUP 7:05 p.m. W, 1-0 10 vs. JUP 7:05 p.m. 11 vs. JUP 7:05 p.m. 12 @ CHA 6:30 p.m. 13 @ CHA 6:30 p.m. 14 vs. CHA 2:35 p.m. 15 vs. PMB 7:05 p.m. 16 vs. PMB 2:35 p.m. 17 vs. PMB 7:05 p.m. 18 @ STL 6:30 p.m. 19 @ STL 6:30 p.m. 20 @ STL 6:30 p.m. 21 @ PMB 1:05 p.m. 22 @ PMB 6:35 p.m. 23 @ PMB 6:35 p.m. 25 @ CHA 6:30 p.m. 26 vs. CHA 7:05 p.m. 27 vs. CHA 6:05 p.m. 28 @ CLR 1 p.m. 29 @ CLR 7 p.m. 30 @ CLR 7 p.m. May 1 @ CLR 1 P.M. 2 vs. STL 7:05 p.m. 3 vs. STL 7:05 p.m. 4 vs. STL 6:05 p.m. 5 vs. TAM 4:05 p.m. 6 vs. TAM 7:05 p.m. 7 vs. TAM 7:05 p.m. 8 vs. TAM 10:35 a.m. 9 @ JUP 6:35 p.m. 10 @ JUP 6:35 p.m. 11 @ JUP 5:35 p.m. 13 vs. DUN 7:05 p.m. 14 vs. DUN 7:05 p.m. 15 vs. DUN 7:05 p.m. 16 vs. DUN 7:05 p.m. 17 @ CHA 6:30 p.m. 18 @ CHA 6:30 p.m. 19 @ CHA 5:30 p.m. 20 @ LAK 6:30 p.m. 21 @ LAK 10:30 a.m. 22 @ LAK 6:30 p.m. 23 @ LAK 6:30 p.m. 24 vs. CHA 7:05 p.m. 25 vs. CHA 6:05 p.m. 26 vs. CHA 4:05 p.m. 28 vs. BRD 7:05 p.m. 29 @ BRD 6:30 p.m. 30 vs. BRD 7:05 p.m. 31 @ PMB 6:35 p.m. June 1 @ PMB 6:35 p.m. 2 @ PMB 5:05 p.m. 3 vs. BRV 7:05 p.m. 4 vs. BRV 7:05 p.m. 5 vs. BRV 7:05 p.m. 6 vs. BRV 7:05 p.m. 7 @ BRD 6:30 p.m. 8 vs. BRD 6:05 p.m. 9 @ BRD 1 p.m. 10 @ DAY 7:05 p.m. 11 @ DAY 7:05 p.m. 12 @ DAY 7:05 p.m. 13 @ DAY 7:05 p.m. 17 vs. PMB 7:05 p.m. 18 vs. PMB 7:05 p.m. 19 vs. PMB 7:05 p.m. FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE 1st Half Schedule (5-0) 0GB Wednesday, April 10-7:05 p.m. Jupiter Hammerheads 0-5 Hammond Stadium Fort Myers, Fla. Probable Starting Pitchers Miracle - Tom Stuifbergen (0-0) 5.40 ERA, 4 K, 0 BB Hammerheads - Justin Nicolino (0-1) 5.40 ERA, 2 K, 1 BB Keep an eye on... Miguel Sano - 3B 8-for-19 (.421) 2 2B, HR, RBI, 4 R, 3 BB 7-for-13 last 3 games, HR, RBI, 4 R, 2 2B Top-rated prospect in Twins organization Eddie Rosario - 2B 4-for-6, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI on April 7 Hit in four consecutive games (8-for-18) 7th-rated prospect in Twins organization Matt Koch - C 4-for-10 (.400) in fi rst three games Multiple hit game (2-for-5) on April 7 12th round pick by Twins in 2011 Zack Jones - RHP Earned save in Miracle debut on April 4 Scoreless in 4 IP with 3 K, BB, 2 saves 4th round pick by Twins in 2012 Season Series Fort Myers won the first meeting of the season on Tuesday, shutting out the Hammerheads, 1-0. D.J. Baxendale, Cole Johnson and Zach Jones combined for the shutout. The Miracle will play the Jupiter 17 more times this season with the next series at Roger Dean Stadium on May 9-11. In 2012, the Hammerheads won 10-of-18 meetings. Fort Myers hit.263 as a team and had an ERA of 5.27. Jupiter hit.301 vs. the Miracle had the Hammerhead pitching staff had a 4.24 ERA. FSL Standings South 1st 2nd GB Fort Myers 5-0 0-0 0.0 St. Lucie 5-0 0-0 0.0 Palm Beach 3-2 0-0 2.0 Charlotte 2-3 0-0 3.0 Bradenton 0-5 0-0 5.0 Jupiter 0-5 0-0 5.0 North 1st 2nd GB Daytona 3-2 0-0 0.0 Dunedin 3-2 0-0 0.0 Tampa 3-2 0-0 0.0 Brevard Co. 2-3 0-0 1.0 Clearwater 2-3 0-0 1.0 Lakeland 2-3 0-0 1.0 Broadcast Information PxP Brice Zimmerman @ZimMiracle Analysis Adam MacDonald @AdamMacMiracle All games are broadcast online. Select Monday broadcasts can be heard on Fox Sports Radio 1350 AM-WCRN. Fans can also listen to games online at miraclebaseball.com or via a smartphone with the mobile website link. Use the QR code below to go to the direct link for mobile live audio.
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK News Feed... Baxendale impressive in first professional start Miracle fans had to wait six days into the 2013 season to watch D.J. Baxendale pitch, but the University of Arkansas product did not disappoint. In 5.1 innings, Baxendale struck out eight, seven swinging, in his first professional start picking up the victory in a 1-0 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads on April 9. A 10th round pick of Minnesota last year, Baxendale appeared in 17 games in 2012 split between Elizabethton (R) and Beloit (A). Over 18.2 innings as a reliever, Baxendale fanned 31. Miracle bust out the broom early in 2013 Manager Doug Mientkiewicz has begun his Miracle managing career with a perfect record of 5-0 including a sweep of the Bradenton Marauders in a back-and-forth home-and-home series. The Miracle edged Bradenton by one run in the first and last games of the series, 4-3 and 9-8 in 10 innings. In the middle two games, the Miracle won 4-1 and 10-6. Fort Myers put up 19 runs and 26 hits in the final two games. Sweeps have been rare for the Miracle in recent years. The only sweep for Fort Myers in 2012 was over three games against the Jupiter Hammerheads on April 9-11. The Miracle also defeated Bradenton on April 12, 2012 to complete a four-game winning streak. The last time the Miracle had a four-game sweep of an opponent was the first four games of 2011. Fort Myers defeated Jupiter to start the season with two wins at Hammond Stadium and two win at Roger Dean Stadium. Upcoming Schedule April 11 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads 7:05 p.m. - Hammond Stadium Probable Starters FTM - Jason Wheeler (1-0) 0.00 ERA JUP - Josh Hodges (0-0) 0.00 ERA April 12 at Charlotte Stone Crabs 6:30 p.m. - Charlotte Sports Park Probable Starters FTM - Matt Summers (0-0) 5.40 ERA CHA - TBA (0-0) 0.00 ERA April 13 at Charlotte Stone Crabs 6:30 p.m. - Charlotte Sports Park Probable Starters FTM - Madison Boer (0-0) 15.43 ERA CHA - TBA (0-0) 0.00 ERA Miracle vs. FSL Sano blasts first home run in the Florida State League After starting his Miracle career 1-for-6 in the first two games, Miguel Sano put up back-to-back three hit games on April 6-7 and then mashed his first home run in the Florida State League on April 9. On Saturday, April 6, Sano reached base in all five plate appearances going 3-for-4 with a walk, two singles, a double and reaching on an error. On Sunday, Sano was 3-for-6 with two singles and a double. In the first inning on Tuesday, Sano blasted a 2-1 pitch from Jupiter starter Jose Urena well beyond the fence in left for his first homer and RBI as a member of the Miracle. The 6-4, 236-pound third baseman has also been superb in the field. In 17 chances, Sano has been perfect while showing off considerable range and a strong, accurate arm. The top prospect in the Minnesota organizationa according to Baseball America, Sano hit 28 home runs and drove in 100 runs for Beloit (A) last year on the way to being named the Prospect of the Year in the Midwest League. Miracle start the season 5-0 for first time since 2006 Fort Myers is 5-0 to begin a season for the first time since the 2006 season when the Miracle started the year 6-0. Fort Myers also started the 2005 season 6-0. The 2005 team featured Denard Span, Nick Blackburn, Anthony Swarzak and Glen Perkins. The 2006 team had Alexi Casilla, Kevin Slowey, Matt Garza, Brian Duensing and all-time Miracle home run leader Brock Peterson. vs. South Home Road Total Bradenton 2-0 2-0 4-0 Charlotte 0-0 0-0 0-0 Jupiter 1-0 0-0 1-0 Palm Beach 0-0 0-0 0-0 St. Lucie 0-0 0-0 0-0 vs. North Home Road Total Brevard Co. 0-0 0-0 0-0 Clearwater 0-0 0-0 0-0 Daytona 0-0 0-0 0-0 Dunedin 0-0 0-0 0-0 Lakeland 0-0 0-0 0-0 Tampa 0-0 0-0 0-0 The Florida State League plays a complete 140-game schedule. The Miracle will match up with FSL South teams for 18 games and an additional two (20) vs. regional rival Bradenton. Fort Myers will play eight games against all six FSL North Division teams; one home and one road four game series.
2013 Records Total Home Road Overall 5-0 3-0 2-0 First Half 5-0 3-0 2-0 Second Half 0-0 0-0 0-0 Scores First 4-0 2-0 2-0 Opp. Scores 1-0 1-0 0-0 Walk-Offs 0-0 0-0 0-0 vs. RH Starter 5-0 3-0 2-0 vs. LH Starter 0-0 0-0 0-0 Starter 6+ IP 0-0 0-0 0-0 Starter 7+ IP 0-0 0-0 0-0 Starter 8+ IP 0-0 0-0 0-0 Outhit Opp. 3-0 3-0 0-0 Equal Hits 0-0 0-0 0-0 Outhit by Opp. 2-0 1-0 1-0 Score <3 1-0 1-0 0-0 Score 3-4 2-0 1-0 1-0 Score 5+ 2-0 1-0 1-0 0 Errors 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-2 Errors 3-0 2-0 1-0 3+ Errors 0-0 0-0 0-0 Lead After 6th 5-0 3-0 2-0 Trail After 6th 0-0 0-0 0-0 Lead After 7th 5-0 3-0 2-0 Trail After 7th 0-0 0-0 0-0 Lead After 8th 4-0 3-0 1-0 Trail After 8th 0-0 0-0 0-0 Extra Innings 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-run Games 3-0 2-0 1-0 2-run Games 0-0 0-0 0-0 3+run Games 2-0 1-0 1-0 Day Record 1-0 0-0 1-0 Night Record 4-0 3-0 1-0 Shutouts 1-0 1-0 0-0 DH Record 0-0 0-0 0-0 April 5-0 3-0 2-0 May 0-0 0-0 0-0 June 0-0 0-0 0-0 July 0-0 0-0 0-0 August 0-0 0-0 0-0 September 0-0 0-0 0-0 Sundays 1-0 0-0 1-0 Mondays 0-0 0-0 0-0 Tuesdays 1-0 1-0 0-0 Wednesdays 0-0 0-0 0-0 Thursdays 1-0 1-0 0-0 Fridays 1-0 0-0 1-0 Saturdays 1-0 1-0 0-0 vs. FSL North 0-0 0-0 0-0 vs. FSL South 4-0 3-0 2-0 FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE On the Mound for the Miracle... 44 TOM STUIFBERGEN Born: 9/26/1988 (24) Breda, Netherlands Height: 6-3 Weight: 269 Bats: R Throws: R Signed as non-drafted free agent by Twins in 2006 2013 RESULTS -Spent season in Fort Myers and appeared in 15 games with 14 starts and a 6-7 record -Had a 5.09 ERA with 39 strikeouts, 12 walks in 74.1 innings and one complete game -Placed on disabled list on April 5 with ankle injury and reinstated on June 8 -Represented Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK 1 A.J. PETTERSEN Born: 11/19/1988 (24) Minnetonka, Minnesota Height: 5-9 Weight: 170 Bats: R Throws: R 25th round draft pick of the Twins in 2011 Position Players (Numerically) 2 infielder Born: 12/7/1988 (24) 3-for-10 (.300) R, BB, K -Spent season with Beloit (A) and played in 93 games -Hit.248 with two homers, 13 doubles and 35 RBI -Scored 51 runs and stole 12 bases -Played collegiately at the University of Minnesota MICHAEL KVASNICKA outfielder Lakeville, Minnesota Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats: S Throws: R Acquired in trade with Houston Astros on March 26, 2013 Disabled List -Spent season with Lexington (A) in Houston organization -Hit.232 with 15 home runs, 15 doubles and 53 RBI -Named South Atlantic League Player of the Week on July 23 -Named South Atlantic League Midseason All-Star in 2011 -Drafted by Houston in 1st round (33rd overall) in 2010 -Played collegiately at University of Minnesota 7 ANGEL MORALES Born: 11/24/1989 (23) Caguas, Puerto Rico Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 Bats: R Throws: R 3rd round pick of the Twins in 2007 outfielder 2-for-15 (.133) 2B, R, 7 K -Spent season with Fort Myers and played in 112 games -Hit.220 with seven homers, eight doubles, five triples, 35 RBI and 56 runs scored -Stole 12 bases and drew 45 walks -Named FSL Player of the Week on April 16 -Topps Short-Season/Rookie All-Star in 2008 -Baseball America Rookie All-Star in 2008 -Appalachian League post-season All-Star in 2008 8 Born: 3/5/1989 (24) STEPHEN WICKENS infielder Whitby, Ontario, Canada Height: 5-10 Weight: 174 Bats: R Throws: R 33rd round pick of the Twins in 2011 2-for-8 (.250) RBI, 3 K -Split season with Elizabethton (R) and Beloit (A) -In 49 games with Beloit, hit.284 with two homers, 10 doubles, two homers and 31 runs scored -Played collegiately at Florida Gulf Coast University
9 Born: 2/9/1991 (22) FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE Position Players (Numerically) 11 shortstop Lexington, North Carolina Born: 9/28/1991 (21) LEVI MICHAEL Height: 5-10 Weight: 181 Bats: S Throws: R 1st round draft pick (30th) of the Twins in 2011 Disabled List -Spent season with Fort Myers appearing in 117 games -Hit.246 with 14 doubles, four triples, two homers, 38 RBI and 58 runs scored -Led team with 56 walks -Career.306 hitter as collegiate athlete (190 games) at the University of North Carolina -Stole 40 bases while being caught only seven times -Career.432 OBP in 904 plate appearances EDDIE ROSARIO second base Guayama, Puerto Rico Height: 6-1 Weight: 181 Bats: L Throws: R 4th round pick of the Twins in 2010 7-for-18 (.389) 2B, HR, 5 R, 2 RBI, BB, 6 K -Split season between Beloit (A) and GCL Twins (R) -In 95 games with Beloit, hit.296 with 32 doubles, four triples, 12 homers, 70 RBI and 60 runs scored -Drew 31 walks and had 11 stolen bases -Named Midwest League All-Star -Ranked as 7th-best prospect in Minnesota organization by Baseball America -Played on Team Puerto Rico for World Baseball Classic -Named 2012 MiLB.com Organizational All-Star 12 Born: 1/3/1988 (25) ANDY LEER infielder Williston, North Dakota Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R 25th round draft pick of the Twins in 2010 1-for-4 (.250) HR, 3 RBI, R -Spent season with Fort Myers and appeared in 92 games -Hit.186 with nine doubles, three homers and 27 RBI -Scored 35 runs and drew 39 walks -Played seven different positions -Played collegiately at University of Mary 13 Born: 5/13/1989 (23) JHON GONCALVES catcher Valencia, Venezuela Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Bats: R Throws: R Signed as a non-drafted free agent by Twins in 2005 4-for-12 (.333) 2B, 2 R, SB, 2 RBI, 3 K -Split season between Beloit (A) and Fort Myers -In 86 games with Beloit, hit.278 with 16 doubles, four triples, two homers, 31 RBI, 42 runs scored and 14 stolen bases -In 27 games with Fort Myers, hit.225 with five doubles, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases -Appeared in 97 games with Fort Myers in 2010 and in 94 games with the Miracle in 2011
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK 15 Born: 9/2/1989 (23) LANCE RAY Position Players (Numerically) 20 outfielder Las Vegas, Nevada Height: 6-2 Weight: 207 Bats: L Throws: R 8th round draft pick of the Twins in 2010 1-for-15 (.067) 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, 3 BB, 2 K -Played in 108 games with Fort Myers -Hit.234 with 21 doubles, a triple, 13 homers, 66 RBI, 42 runs scored and five stolen bases -Named FSL Player of the Week on May 14 -Named MiLB.com Organizational All-Star in 2011 MATT KOCH catcher Born: 11/21/1988 (24) Manhattan Beach, California Height: 6-0 Weight: 219 Bats: R Throws: R 12th round draft pick of the Twins in 2011 3-for-8 (.375) 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB, 3 K -Played 89 games for Beloit (A) -Hit.253 with 23 doubles, two triples, eight homers, 39 RBI, 47 runs scored and 35 walks -Played collegiately at Loyola Marymount University 21 Born: 9/12/1987 (25) KYLE KNUDSON catcher Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Height: 6-3 Weight: 217 Bats: R Throws: R 9th round draft pick of the Twins in 2010 1-for-6 (.167) HR, RBI, R, 2 BB -Split season between Beloit (A) and Fort Myers -Appeared in 56 games with Miracle and hit.253 with 11 doubles, 18 RBI, 56 runs scored and 30 walks -Played collegiately at University of Minnesota 24 Born: 5/11/1993 (19) MIGUEL SANO third base San Pedro de Macoris, D.R. Height: 6-4 Weight: 236 Bats: R Throws: R Signed as a non-drafted free agent by Twins in 2009 7-for-16 (.438) 2 2B, 4 R, 3 BB, 2 K -Played in 129 games with Beloit (A) -Hit.258 with 28 doubles, four triples, 28 homers, 100 RBI, 75 runs scored, 80 walks and eight stolen bases -Midwest League Prospect of the Year -Midwest League All-Star -Named MiLB.com Organization All-Star -Named MiLB.com Organizational All-Star in 2011 -Baseball America Rookie All-Star in 2011 -Appalachian League All-Star in 2011 -Named MiLB.com Organizational All-Star in 2010
FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE 32 Born: 6/16/1988 (24) MICHAEL GONZALES first base Brentwood, California Height: 6-6 Weight: 264 Bats: L Throws: R 9th round draft pick of the Twins in 2008 4-for-16 (.250) 2B, 2 HR, 5 R 6 RBI, 2 BB, 2 K -Played in 72 games with Fort Myers -Hit.244 with 12 doubles, six homers, 27 RBI, 28 runs scored and 30 walks -Midwest League All-Star in 2011 35 Born: 8/1/1990 (22) KENNYS VARGAS first base Canovana, Puerto Rico Height: 6-5 Weight: 273 Bats: S Throws: R Signed as a non-drafted free agent by Twins in 2009 4-for-19 (.211) 2 2B, HR, 3 R 3 RBI, 4 K -Played 41 games for Beloit (A) -Hit.318 with 10 doubles, one triple, 11 homers, 36 RBI, 22 runs scored and 28 walks -Named GCL Post-Season All-Star 18 CHAD RODGERS Born: 11/23/1987 (25) Akron, Ohio Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 Bats: L Throws: L Signed as minor league free agent by Twins in 2013 W, 2.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 K -Spent season with GCL Braves and pitched in seven games with three starts -Went 0-2 with a 5.14 ERA over seven innings with four walks and 10 strikeouts -Drafted in 3rd round by Atlanta in 2006 Pitching Staff (Numerically) 19 reliever Born: 12/4/1990 (22) ZACK JONES reliever San Jose, California Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Bats: R Throws: R 4th round draft pick by the Twins in 2012 2 IP, 2 K, Save -Appeared in six games with Elizabethton (R) and 12 games with Beloit (A) -Overall, pitched in 18 games with an 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 20 innings -Opponents average against of.159 -Played collegiately at San Jose State University
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK 23 Born: 7/4/1990 (22) Pitching Staff (Numerically) 25 reliever Hunstville, Alabama Born: 8/17/1989 (23) COREY WILLIAMS Height: 6-1 Weight: 204 Bats: L Throws: L 3rd round draft pick of the Twins in 2011 2 IP, K, 2 saves -Pitched in 47 games with Beloit (A) -Posted a 4-4 record with 3.47 ERA and 17 saves -Pitched in 62.1 innings with 68 strikeouts and 33 walks MATT SUMMERS starter Cave Creek, Arizona Height: 6-1 Weight: 203 Bats: L Throws: R 4th round draft pick of the Twins in 2011 No decision, 4 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, BB, 3 K, HB -Split season between Beloit (A) and Fort Myers -Was 9-4 with 3.55 ERA in 109 innings with Beloit -2-3 with 4.81 ERA, 26 strikeouts, 25 walks in 39.1 innings -Played collegiately at Vanderbilty University -Played collegiately at University of California-Irvine 27 Born: 11/9/1989 (23) MADISON BOER starter Eden Prairie, Minnesota Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Bats: R Throws: R 2nd round draft pick of Twins in 2011 2.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, HR, 3 BB -Split season between Beloit (A) and Fort Myers -Was 7-10 with 6.41 ERA in Fort Myers over 111 innings -Had 66 strikeouts, 32 walks with Fort Myers -Signed with Twins on June 17, 2011 for $405,000 -Played collegiately with University of Oregon 31 Born: 2/5/1991 (22) ADRIAN SALCEDO reliever Mocha, Dominican Republic Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R Signed as non-drafted free agent by Twins in 2007 2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER -Split season between Fort Myers and GCL Twins -Appeared in eight games, made seven starts with Fort Myers and went 0-1 with a 6.39 ERA -Over 25.1 innings, struck out 14 and walked 15 -Placed on disabled list on May 12 -Made three rehabilitation appearances for GCL Twins with 0-1 record and 3.38 ERA -Midwest League All-Star in 2011
33 Born: 10/6/1988 (24) FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE Pitching Staff (Numerically) 36 reliever Appleton, Wisconsin Born: 4/30/1988 (24) COLE JOHNSON Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R 44th round draft pick of Twins in 20011 1 IP, H, ER, BB, K -Played in 16 games, five starts, for Beloit (A) -Went 3-1 with 1.93 ERA over 42 innings -Compiled 48 strikeouts, 11 walks with a.231 opponents average against -Played collegiately at Notre Dame RYAN O ROURKE reliever Worcester, Massachusetts Height: 6-3 Weight: 223 Bats: R Throws: L 13th round draft pick of the Twins in 2010 2 W, 4 IP, H, 4 K -Split season between Beloit (A) and Fort Myers -Was 2-5 with 5.59 ERA in Beloit with 56 strikeouts in 56.1 innings and 16 walks -Went 0-1 with 5.50 ERA with Fort Myers -Had 16 strikeouts, four walks in 18 innings -Named MiLB.com Organizational All-Star in 2011 -Played collegiately at Merrimack College 37 Born: 12/8/1990 (22) D.J. BAXENDALE starter Arkadelphia, Arkansas Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Bats: R Throws: R 10th round draft pick of Twins in 2012 Did Not Play -Split season between Elizabethton (R) and Beloit (A) -Was 0-0 with 16 strikeouts in 7.2 scoreless innings over six games with Elizabethton -Went 0-0 with 1.64 ERA and two saves with Beloit -Pitched 11 innings and allowed two earned runs with 15 strikeouts and one walk -Played collegiately out of the University of Arkansas 40 JASON WHEELER Born: 10/27/1990 (22) Torrance, California Height: 6-6 Weight: 259 Bats: L Throws: L 8th round draft pick of Twins in 2011 starter W, 5 IP, 4 H, BB, 3 K -Spent season with Beloit (A) -In 27 starts, went 14-6 with 3.45 ERA -Had 115 strikeouts, 43 walks in 156.2 innings -Opponents hit.281 against -Named Midwest League All-Star -Played collegiately at Loyola Marymount University
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK 44 Born: 9/26/1988 (24) Pitching Staff (Numerically) 46 starter Breda, Netherlands Born: 8/4/1988 (24) TOM STUIFBERGEN Height: 6-3 Weight: 269 Bats: R Throws: R Signed as non-drafted free agent by Twins in 2006 No decision, 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 HR, 4 K -Spent season in Fort Myers and appeared in 15 games with 14 starts and a 6-7 record -Had a 5.09 ERA with 39 strikeouts, 12 walks in 74.1 innings and one complete game -Placed on disabled list on April 5 with ankle injury and reinstated on June 8 -Represented Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic MIGUEL MUNOZ reliever Caracas, Venezuela Height: 6-2 Weight: 191 Bats: R Throws: R Signed as non-drafted free agent by Twins in 2005 2 IP, H, K -Appeared in 28 games, six starts, with Fort Myers -Posted a 2-7 record with a 4.66 ERA -Over 63.2 innings with 49 strikeouts and 25 walks -Earned one save -Has played in 121 games in the Twins system
FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE Multi-Hit Multi-RBI Streak Roster Total 2H 3H 4H+ Total 2BI 3BI 4BI+ Current Long Knudson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Koch 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Goncalves 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Gonzales 2 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 Leer 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 Morales 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Pettersen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Ray 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Rosario 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 4 Sano 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Vargas 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 Wickens 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 At the plate... Major Hitting Streaks Wallk-Off Wins Inactive Total 2H 3H 4H+ Total 2BI 3BI 4BI+ Current Long Homerun Breakdown Player Total Solo 2R 3R GS LHP RHP Last Gonzales 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 April 7 Leer 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 April 7 Knudson 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 April 5 Rosario 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 April 6 Sano 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Vargas 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 April 5 Come From Behind Wins (7th+) Multi-Homerun Games Grand Slams Inactive Total Solo 2R 3R GS LHP RHP Last Back-to-Back Homeruns
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK Miscellaneous Pitching Statistics Roster Inherited Runners Scored % Ryan O Rourke 1 1 100 Chad Rodgers 1 1 100 Cole Johnson 1 0 100 Catcher s Efficiency Catcher Att. SB CS % Matt Koch 4 2 2 50 Kyle Knudson 5 5 0 0 Inactive Record when Catching Catcher W L R ER Kyle Knudson 2 0 7 6 Matt Koch 3 0 11 11 Starters vs. Relievers Comparison W L S ERA R ER IP H BB K Starters 2 0 0 3.70 11 10 24.1 24 3 21 Relievers 2 0 4 2.91 7 7 21.2 16 6 15 Miracle Roster # Pitchers (12+1) B/T Ht. Wt. Birthdate Age Residence Years Acquired 37 D.J. Baxendale R/R 6-2 195 12/8/90 22 Charlotte, N.C. 1 10th Round (2012) 27 Madison Boer R/R 6-4 227 11/9/89 23 Eden Prairie, Minn. 2 2nd Round (2011) 33 Cole Johnson R/R 6-3 199 10/6/88 24 Hudson, Ohio 2 44th Round (2011) 19 Zach Jones R/R 6-1 205 12/4/90 22 San Jose, Calif. 1 4th Round (2012) 46 Miguel Munoz R/R 6-2 191 8/4/88 24 Merida, Venezuela 5 Free Agent (2005) 36 Ryan O Rourke R/L 6-3 223 4/30/88 24 Worcester, Mass. 4 13th Round (2010) Jhon Garcia* R/R 6-1 175 5/19/87 25 Tinaquillo, Venezuela 5 Free Agent (2008) 18 Chad Rodgers L/L 6-3 185 11/23/87 25 Akron, Ohio 7 Free Agent (2013) 31 Adrian Salcedo R/R 6-4 200 2/5/91 22 Mocha, Dominican Republic 4 Free Agent (2007) 44 Tom Stuifbergen R/R 6-3 269 9/26/88 24 Haalen, Netherlands 5 Free Agent (2006) 25 Matt Summers L/R 6-1 203 8/17/89 23 Cave Creek, Ariz. 2 4th Round (2011) 40 Jason Wheeler L/L 6-6 259 10/27/90 22 Torrance, Calif. 2 8th Round (2011) 23 Corey Williams L/L 6-1 204 7/4/90 22 Huntsville, Ala. 2 3rd Round (2011) # Catchers (2) B/T Ht. Wt. Birthdate Age Residence Years Acquired 21 Kyle Knudson R/R 6-3 217 9/12/87 25 Brooklyn Park, Minn. 3 9th Round (2010) 20 Matt Koch R/R 6-0 219 11/21/88 24 Manhattan Beach, Calif. 2 12th Round (2011) # Infielders (7+1) B/T Ht. Wt. Birthdate Age Residence Years Acquired 32 Michael Gonzales L/R 6-6 264 6/16/88 25 Brentwood, Calif. 5 9th Round (2008) 12 Andy Leer R/R 6-2 200 1/3/88 25 Williston, N.D. 3 25th Round (2010) 9 Levi Michael* S/R 5-10 181 2/9/91 22 Lexington, N.C. 1 1st Round (2011) 1 A.J. Pettersen R/R 5-9 161 11/19/88 24 Minnetonka, Minn. 2 25th Round (2011) 11 Eddie Rosario L/R 6-1 181 9/29/91 21 Guayama, Puerto Rico 3 4th Round (2010) 24 Miguel Sano R/R 6-4 236 5/11/93 19 San Pedro de Macoris, D.R. 3 Free Agent (2009) 35 Kennys Vargas S/R 6-5 273 8/1/90 22 Canovana, Puerto Rico 4 Free Agent (2009) 8 Stephen Wickens R/R 5-10 174 3/5/89 24 Whitby, Ontario, Canada 2 33rd Round (2011) # Outfielders (3+1) B/T Ht. Wt. Birthdate Age Residence Years Acquired 13 Jhon Goncalves R/R 5-11 205 5/13/89 24 Bejuma Carabobo, Venezuela 4 Free Agent (2005) 2 Michael Kvasnicka* S/R 6-2 200 12/7/88 24 Lakeville, Minn. 3 Trade w/houston (2013) 7 Angel Morales R/R 6-1 198 11/24/89 23 Arroyo, Puerto Rico 6 3rd Round (2007) 15 Lance Ray L/R 6-2 207 9/2/89 23 Las Vegas, Nev. 3 8th Round (2010) * - Disabled List ^ - MLB Rehab
FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE Runs Scored by Inning 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th+ Total Opponents 1 1 2 6 0 4 1 3 0 0 0 18 Miracle 7 4 5 4 6 1 1 1 0 1 0 28 Team Batting Most runs scored...10 (April 6 vs. Bradenton) Most runs scored in one inning... 5 (x2) Most hits...14 (April 7 at Bradenton) Fewest hits (9 innings)... 4 (April 9 vs. Jupiter) Most doubles...4 (April 7 at Bradenton) Most triples... Most homeruns... 2 (x3) Consecutive games with HR... 4 (April 5-Present) Consecutive games with XBH... 5 (April 5-Present) Most walks... 5 (April 6 vs. Bradenton) Most strikeouts...12 (April 7 at Bradenton) Most stolen bases... 1 (April 4 vs. Bradenton) Most left on base... 11 (x2) Individual Batting Most runs scored... 3 (x2, Gonzales, Sano) Most hits...4 (Rosario - April 7) Most doubles...1 (x10) Most triples... Most homeruns... 1 (x7) Most total bases... 6 (Gonzales - April 7) Most runs batted in (RBI)... 3 (x2, Gonzales, Leer) Most walks... 1 (x6) Most strikeouts...3 (Rosario - April 5) Most stolen bases... 1 (Goncalves - April 4) Longest hitting streak...4 (Rosario - April 5-Present) Team Pitching Most runs allowed...8 (April 7 at Bradenton) Most runs allowed, 1 inning... 4 ( April 7 at Bradenton) Most hits allowed...15 (April 7 at Bradenton) Fewest hits allowed, 9 innings... 3 (April 9 vs. Jupiter) Most doubles allowed... 3 (x2) Most triples allowed... 1 (April 6 vs. Bradenton) Most homeruns allowed... 2 (x2) Consecutive games with HR allowed... 1 Most walks allowed...3 (April 7 at Bradenton) Most strikeouts... 11 (April 9 vs. Jupiter) Quality starts... Miracle Season Highs and Lows Team Miscellaneous Longest winning streak... 5 (April 4-Present) Longest losing streak... Largest margin of victory... 4 (April 6 vs. Bradenton) Largest margin of loss... Largest comeback win... 1 (April 4 vs. Bradenton) Largest blown lead...6 (April 7 at Bradenton) Longest game, innings...10 (April 7 at Bradenton) Longest game time...3:41 (April 7 at Bradenton) Longest 9-inning game time... 3:01 (April 6 vs. Bradenton) Shortest 9-inning game time... 2:25 (April 9 vs. Jupiter) Most errors... 1 (x3) Most errors by opponent... 4 (April 6 vs. Bradenton) Consecutive games without an error... 2 (April 4-5) Most doubleplays turned...2 (April 7 at Bradenton) Most doubleplays turned against... 1 (April 9 vs. Jupiter) Largest crowd, home... 7,241 (April 6 vs. Bradenton) Smallest crowd, home... 1,244 (April 9 vs. Jupiter) Individual Pitching Most IP, starter...5.1 (Baxendale - April 9) Most IP, relief...2.1 (Boer - April 7) Most hits allowed...7 (Boer - April 7) Most runs allowed, starter... 4 (x2, Summers, Diamond) Most runs allowed, relief...4 (Boer - April 7) Most homeruns allowed...2 (Stuifbergen - April 4) Most strikeouts, starter... 8 (Baxendale - April 9) Most strikeouts, relief...3 (Rodgers - April 4) Most walks...3 (Boer - April 7) Pronunciation Guide Ivan Arteaga... E-von ar-tay-ah-gah Boer...Boar Goncalves...gon-CALL-vess Knudson...kuh-NOOD-sun Koch...Coach Kvasnicka... KWAZ-nick-uh Angel Morales... ON-hell MORE-al-us Mientkiewicz... mint-kay-vitz Munoz... MOON-yoze O Rourke... OH-ROAR-kuh Pettersen... PET-er-sen Salcedo...saul-SAY-doe Sano...suh-NO Stuifbergen...STOOF-berg-in Kennys Vargas...Ken-NEES VAR-gus
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK Miracle Transactions # Date Add/Del Pos. Player To From 1 4/6 Delete OF Michael Kwaznicka 7-Day Disabled List Fort Myers (A+) 2 4/7 Add LHP Scott Diamond Fort Myers (A+) Minnesota (MLB)
FORT MYERS MIRACLE GAME NOTES Brice Zimmerman, Broadcasting and Multimedia Manager bzimmerman@miraclebaseball.com Office: (239) 768-4210 Cell: (803) 509-0363 Twitter: @MiracleBaseball www.miraclebaseball.com LISTEN LIVE Game-by-Game Results First Half Date Opp. Score Win Loss Save GB Time Notes 4/4 BRD W, 4-3 O Rourke (1-0) Navarro (0-1) Jones (1) 0.0 2:41 Goncalves - 3-for-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R 4/5 @BRD W, 4-1 Wheeler (1-0) Kingham (0-1) Williams (1) 0.0 2:27 Knudson, Vargas hit solo HR 4/6 BRD W, 10-6 O Rourke (2-0) Benedict (0-1) 0.0 3:01 Gonzales, Rosario hit HR 4/7 @BRD W, 9-8, 10 Rodgers (1-0) Fuesser (0-1) Williams (1) 0.0 3:41 Gonzales - 2-for-4, GW HR, 3 RBI 4/9 JUP W, 1-0 Baxendale (1-0) Urena (0-1) Jones (2) 0.0 2:25 Baxendale - 5.1, 8 K, Sano - HR
BE YOUR OWN FAN! SIGN UP TODAY! Customize your experience at the ballpark by joining our Be Your Own Fan program. Choose from one of eight categories to enhance your evening with the... FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK Game-by-Game Results Second Half Date Opp. Score Win Loss Save GB Time Notes