In a month where former Cardinals made their biggest collective noise of the season amongst all levels of professional baseball, one day stuck out in particular: McKay Day.
The most decorated player in Louisville history and arguably one of the greatest players in collegiate baseball history, LHP/1B Brendan McKay was finally called up by the Tampa Bay Rays to make his Major League debut. Pitching against a red-hot Texas Rangers lineup this past Saturday, McKay was perfect through 5.1 innings as he set a new Rays record for most retired batters to open a major league debut with 16. He would end his debut with 3 strikeouts over 6.0 IP while surrendering only 1 hit, 1 walk and no runs en route to his first major league win.
Not to be outdone, catcher Will Smith has also made good use of his time in the Majors. Bouncing back and forth between Triple-A Oklahoma City and the Dodgers due to L.A.’s fondness of current catcher Austin Barnes, Smith put the Dodgers on notice with a statement month of June. In just 9 games and 26 at-bats, he already has 3 home runs with 2 of them being walk-off winners. At the MLB level, he is batting .269 with 6 RBI and has an OPS of .999.
Meanwhile, a pair of former Cardinals in McKay and Smith’s respective organizations are also making waves in the minor league farm system. While they were only teammates for a month while in Durham, second baseman Nick Solak could very well be the next Cardinal called up to The Show and rejoin McKay at Tropicana Field. This season in 75 games at Triple-A Durham Bulls, Solak has smacked 16 home runs, driven 45 RBI, all while posting an average of .279 and an OPS of .882 to boot. While fellow second baseman Devin Mann might not get to the big leagues as fast as Solak, he is certainly making a case that he deserves to climb up the Dodgers’ farm system. For Class A-Advanced Rancho Cucamonga, Mann also has 16 home runs but has over 50 RBI, with a comparable OPS of .859.
Someone else who could find themselves back in a major league uniform sooner rather than later is outfielder Adam Duvall. The former JUCO transfer for the Cards is tearing it up for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate for the Atlanta Braves. He has an astounding 24 home runs and is averaging a homer about every 11 at-bats. His 65 RBI and .956 OPS should also be indicators that Duvall could very well see a return to the big stage, having not played in an MLB game since the end of the 2018 season after he was traded to the Braves.
Unfortunately like in all sports, the injury bug is a part of the game and former cards were no strangers to them. After suffering an elbow injury last month, right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi opted to have season-ending surgery but will be ready to go by spring training 2020. Two pitchers also had rehab assignments in June, with Dean Kiekhefer currently rehabbing in Rookie ball while Kyle Funkhouser had a three team rehab assignment over the course of early June.
On a positive injury note, eagerly awaiting a return to the diamond is outfielder Corey Ray. He was given a prognosis of “4-6 weeks” after re-aggravating a finger injury on May 25th. Also, while there is minimal news on the recovery of pitcher Sam Bordner, he was finally assigned a team to play on instead of being held in limbo by the Marlins organization while they awaited his recovery. While he has still not been cleared to play, this is good sign that he may soon see the mound again.
The following stats and info are accurate as of June 30th, 2019
Sam Bordner
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2016-18
Organization: Miami Marlins
Team (Level): GCL Marlins (Rookie)
2019 Season Stats:
No 2019 stats accumulated yet
2019 Transaction History:
- RHP Sam Bordner assigned to GCL Marlins (R).
Nick Burdi
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2012-14
Organization: Pittsburgh Pirates
Team (Level): Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
2019 Season Stats (MLB):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
2-1 | 11-0 | 8.2 | 17-3 | 11 | 9 | 9.35 | 1.62 |
2019 Transaction History:
- May 11, 2019: Pittsburgh Pirates transferred RHP Nick Burdi from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right bicep/elbow pain.
- April 23, 2019: Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Nick Burdi on the 10-day injured list. Right bicep/elbow pain.
Zack Burdi
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2014-16
Organization: Chicago White Sox
Team (Level): Birmingham Barons (AA)
2019 Season Stats (AA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-3 | 17-0 | 19.2 | 24-13 | 24 | 14 | 6.41 | 1.88 |
2019 Season Stats (A)
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
1-1 | 3-0 | 3.0 | 6-1 | 4 | 3 | 9.00 | 1.67 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 25, 2019: Birmingham Barons (AA) placed RHP Zack Burdi on the 7-day injured list retroactive to June 23, 2019.
- April 30, 2019: RHP Zack Burdi assigned to Birmingham Barons (AA) from Kannapolis Intimidators (A).
- April 22, 2019: RHP Zack Burdi assigned to Kannapolis Intimidators (A) from Charlotte Knights (AAA).
- April 4, 2019: Charlotte Knights (AAA) placed RHP Zack Burdi on the 7-day injured list.
Austin Conway
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2018 (JUCO)
Organization: Chicago White Sox
Team (Level): Kannapolis Intimidators (A)
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-0 | 3-0 | 3.0 | 3-5 | 6 | 6 | 18.00 | 3.67 |
2019 Season Stats (A):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-0 | 9-0 | 11.1 | 18-5 | 7 | 4 | 3.18 | 1.06 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 20, 2019: Kannapolis Intimidators (A) activated RHP Austin Conway from the 7-day injured list.
- May 17, 2019: Kannapolis Intimidators (A) placed RHP Austin Conway on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 16, 2019
- May 13, 2019: RHP Austin Conway assigned to Kannapolis Intimidators (A) from Winston-Salem Dash (A-Adv).
- April 30, 2019: RHP Austin Conway assigned to Winston-Salem Dash (A-Adv) from Kannapolis Intimidators (A).
- April 13, 2019: RHP Austin Conway assigned to Kannapolis Intimidators (A) from Great Falls Voyagers (R).
Adam Duvall
Position: Left Fielder
Years at UofL: 2009-10 (JUCO)
Organization: Atlanta Braves
Team (Level): Gwinnett Stripers (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
72/265 | 24 | 65 | 31 | 56 | .264 | .352 | .604 |
2019 Transaction History:
- March 24, 2019: Atlanta Braves (MLB) optioned LF Adam Duvall to Gwinnett Stripers (AAA).
Drew Ellis
Position: Third Baseman
Years at UofL: 2015-17
Organization: Arizona Diamondbacks
Team (Level): Jackson Generals (AA)
2019 Season Stats (AA):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
72/233 | 9 | 35 | 36 | 465 | .236 | .341 | .416 |
2019 Transaction History:
- April 1, 2019: 3B Drew Ellis assigned to Jackson Generals (AA) from Visalia Rawhide (A-Adv).
Adam Engel
Position: Center Fielder
Years at UofL: 2011-13
Organization: Chicago White Sox
Team (Level): Charlotte Knights (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (MLB):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
26/52 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 20 | .212 | .281 | .346 |
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
50/195 | 9 | 27 | 11 | 51 | .251 | .308 | .467 |
2019 Transaction History:
- May 6, 2019: Chicago White Sox optioned CF Adam Engel to Charlotte Knights (AAA).
Colby Fitch
Position: Catcher
Years at UofL: 2015-17
Organization: Philadelphia Phillies
Team (Level): Clearwater Threshers (A-Adv)
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
27/85 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 20 | .224 | .358 | .294 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 13, 2019: Clearwater Threshers (A-Adv.) placed C Colby Fitch on the 7-day injured list.
- April 1, 2019: C Colby Fitch assigned to Clearwater Threshers (A-Adv) from Lakewood BlueClaws (A).
Kyle Funkhouser
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2013-16
Organization: Detroit Tigers
Team (Level): Toledo Mud Hens (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
1-3 | 9-9 | 30.2 | 36-23 | 28 | 22 | 6.46 | 1.66 |
2019 Season Stats (AA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-1 | 1-1 | 5.0 | 8-1 | 2 | 1 | 1.80 | 0.60 |
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0- | 1-1 | 5.0 | 4-1 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 14, 2019: RHP Kyle Funkhouser assigned to Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) from Erie SeaWolves (AA).
- June 10, 2019: Erie Seawolves (AA) placed RHP Kyle Funkhouser on the temporarily inactive list.
- June 8, 2019: RHP Kyle Funkhouser assigned to Erie SeaWolves (AA) from Tigers Extended Spring Training.
- June 6, 2019: RHP Kyle Funkhouser assigned to Tigers Extended Spring Training from Lakeland Flying Tigers (A-Adv).
- June 4, 2019: RHP Kyle Funkhouser assigned to Lakeland Flying Tigers (A-Adv) from Toledo Mud Hens (AAA).
- May 4, 2019: Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) placed RHP Kyle Funkhouser on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 2, 2019.
- January 22, 2019: Detroit Tigers (MLB) invited non-roster RHP Kyle Funkhouser to spring training.
Chad Green
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2011-13
Organization: New York Yankees
Team (Level): New York Yankees (MLB)
2019 Season Stats (MLB):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
2-2 | 26-7 | 28.1 | 37-6 | 39 | 19 | 6.04 | 1.59 |
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-0 | 3-3 | 7.1 | 14-2 | 5 | 2 | 2.45 | 0.95 |
2019 Transaction History:
- May 12, 2019: New York Yankees recalled RHP Chad Green from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA)
- April 24, 2019: New York Yankees optioned RHP Chad Green to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA).
Devin Hairston
Position: Shortstop
Years at UofL: 2015-17
Organization: Milwaukee Brewers
Team (Level): Carolina Mudcats (A-Adv)
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
73/231 | 0 | 19 | 23 | 72 | .190 | .265 | .229 |
2019 Transaction History:
- N/A
Lincoln Henzman
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2015-17
Organization: Chicago White Sox
Team (Level): Birmingham Baron (AA)
2019 Season Stats (AA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
2-2 | 5-5 | 29.1 | 15-4 | 33 | 15 | 4.60 | 1.26 |
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
3-2 | 9-9 | 41.0 | 18-10 | 46 | 21 | 4.61 | 1.37 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 1, 2019: RHP Lincoln Henzman assigned to Birmingham Barons (AA) from Winston-Salem Dash (A-Adv).
- April 20, 2019: Winston-Salem Dash (A-Adv) activated RHP Lincoln Henzman from the 7-day injured list.
- April 6, 2019: Winston-Salem Dash (A-Adv) placed RHP Lincoln Henzman on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 5, 2019.
Liam Jenkins
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2016-18
Organization: Cleveland Indians
Team (Level): Mahoning Valley Scrappers (SS)
2019 Season Stats (SS):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-1 | 3-3 | 8.1 | 6-6 | 13 | 8 | 8.64 | 2.28 |
2019 Transaction History:
- RHP Liam Jenkins assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers (SS) from AZL Indians Red (R).
Grant Kay
Position: Third Baseman
Years at UofL: 2014 (JUCO)
Organization: Tampa Bay Rays
Team (Level): Montgomery Biscuits (AA)
2019 Season Stats:
No 2019 stats accumulated due to time on disabled list.
2019 Transaction History:
- April 1, 2019: Montgomery Biscuits (AA) placed 3B Grant Kay on the 7-day injured list.
Dean Kiekhefer
Position: LHP
Years at UofL: 2008-10
Organization: Oakland Athletics
Team (Level): AZL Athletics Gold (R)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-1 | 2-0 | 0.2 | 0-1 | 4 | 4 | 54.00 | 7.50 |
2019 Season Stats (R):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-1 | 4-2 | 5.2 | 6-1 | 8 | 5 | 7.94 | 1.59 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 17, 2019: Las Vegas Aviators (AAA) sent LHP Dean Kiekhefer on a rehab assignment to AZL Athletics Gold (R).
- April 10, 2019: Las Vegas Aviators (AAA) placed LHP Dean Kiekhefer on the 7-day injured list.
- January 24, 2019: LHP Dean Kiekhefer assigned to Las Vegas Aviators (AAA).
- January 24, 2019: Oakland Athletics (MLB) signed free agent LHP Dean Kiekhefer to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Matt Koch
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2010-12
Organization: Arizona Diamondbacks
Team (Level): Reno Aces (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (MLB):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-0 | 9-0 | 20.2 | 9-4 | 29 | 21 | 9.15 | 1.60 |
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
1-5 | 9-8 | 37.0 | 28-12 | 66 | 40 | 9.73 | 2.11 |
2019 Transaction History:
- May 3, 2019: Arizona Diamondbacks sent RHP Matt Koch outright to Reno Aces (AAA).
- April 28, 2019: Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) designated RHP Matt Koch for assignment.
Devin Mann
Position: Second Baseman
Years at UofL: 2016-18
Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers
Team (Level): Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (A-Adv)
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
72/273 | 16 | 51 | 28 | 70 | .275 | .343 | .516 |
2019 Transaction History:
- April 1, 2019: 2B Devin Mann assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (A-Adv) from Great Lakes Loons (A).
Kade McClure
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2015-17
Organization: Chicago White Sox
Team (Level): Winston-Salem Dash (A-Adv)
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
1-1 | 4-4 | 23.2 | 16-8 | 14 | 5 | 1.90 | 0.93 |
2019 Season Stats (A):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
2-3 | 10-10 | 55.1 | 50-12 | 56 | 19 | 3.09 | 1.23 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 1, 2019: RHP Kade McClure assigned to Winston-Salem Dash (A-Adv) from Kannapolis Intimidators (A).
Kyle McGrath
Position: LHP
Years at UofL: 2012-14
Organization: San Diego Padres
Team (Level): El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
3-2 | 15-6 | 41.1 | 31-11 | 56 | 33 | 7.19 | 1.62 |
2019 Season Stats (AA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
1-0 | 4-0 | 7.1 | 5-1 | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
2019 Transaction History:
- May 8, 2019: LHP Kyle McGrath assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA) from Amarillo Sod Poodles (AA).
- April 22, 2019: LHP Kyle McGrath assigned to Amarillo Sod Poodles (AA) from El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA).
- January 24, 2019: San Diego Padres invited non-roster LHP Kyle McGrath to spring training.
Brendan McKay
Position: First Baseman
Years at UofL: 2015-17
Organization: Tampa Bay Rays
Team (Level): Tampa Bay Rays (MLB)
2019 Season Stats (MLB, Hitting):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
2019 Season Stats (MLB, Pitching)
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
1-0 | 1-1 | 6.0 | 3-1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
2019 Season Stats (AAA, Hitting)
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
15/49 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 16 | .265 | .400 | .551 |
2019 Season Stats (AAA, Pitching):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
3-0 | 5-4 | 25.0 | 26-6 | 13 | 3 | 1.08 | 0.76 |
2019 Season Stats (AA, Hitting):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
23/78 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 27 | .167 | .256 | .192 |
2019 Season Stats (AA, Pitching):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
3-0 | 8-7 | 41.2 | 62-9 | 25 | 6 | 1.30 | 0.82 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 29, 2019: Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) selected the contract of LHP Brendan McKay from Durham Bulls (AAA).
- May 26, 2019: LHP Brendan McKay assigned to Durham Bulls (AAA) Montgomery Biscuits (AA).
- April 1, 2019: LHP Brendan McKay assigned to Montgomery Biscuits (AA) from Charlotte Stone Crabs (A-Adv).
Corey Ray
Position: Center Fielder
Years at UofL: 2014-16
Organization: Milwaukee Brewers
Team (Level): San Antonio Missions (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
25/101 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 49 | .178 | .259 | .287 |
2019 Transaction History:
- May 23, 2019: San Antonio Missions (AAA) placed CF Corey Ray on the 7-day injured list.
- May 7, 2019: San Antonio Missions (AAA) activated CF Corey Ray from the temporarily inactive list.
- May 4, 2019: San Antonio Missions (AAA) placed CF Corey Ray on the temporarily inactive list.
- May 3, 2019: San Antonio Missions (AAA) activated CF Corey Ray from the 7-day injured list.
- April 17, 2019: San Antonio Missions (AAA) placed CF Corey Ray on the 7-day injured list.
- April 1, 2019: CF Corey Ray assigned to San Antonio Missions (AAA) from Biloxi Shuckers (AA).
- February 4, 2019: Milwaukee Brewers (MLB) invited non-roster CF Corey Ray to spring training.
Josh Rogers
Position: LHP
Years at UofL: 2014-15
Organization: Baltimore Orioles
Team (Level): Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
2019 Season Stats (MLB):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
0-1 | 5-0 | 14.1 | 5-6 | 18 | 14 | 8.51 | 1.75 |
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
2-6 | 11-11 | 55.0 | 33-10 | 86 | 52 | 8.79 | 1.67 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 26, 2019: Baltimore Orioles (MLB) placed LHP Josh Rogers on the 10-day injured list. Left elbow sprain.
- June 14, 2019: Baltimore Orioles (MLB) recalled LHP Josh Rogers from Norfolk Tides (AAA).
- April 11, 2019: Baltimore Orioles (MLB) optioned LHP Josh Rogers to Norfolk Tides (AAA).
- April 10, 2019: Baltimore Orioles (MLB) recalled LHP Josh Rogers from Norfolk Tides (AAA).
- March 25, 2019: Baltimore Orioles (MLB) optioned LHP Josh Rogers to Norfolk Tides (AAA).
Derek Self
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2009-12
Organization: Washington Nationals
Team (Level): Fresno Grizzlies (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
3-1 | 28-1 | 47.1 | 40-8 | 47 | 20 | 3.80 | 1.16 |
2019 Transaction History:
- April 2, 2019: RHP Derek Self assigned to Fresno Grizzlies (AAA) from Harrisburg Senators (AA).
Will Smith
Position: Catcher
Years at UofL: 2014-16
Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers
Team (Level): Oklahoma City Dodgers (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (MLB):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
9/26 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | .269 | .345 | .654 |
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
49/179 | 14 | 39 | 31 | 40 | .291 | .397 | .609 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 26, 2019: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) optioned C Will Smith to Oklahoma City Dodgers (AAA).
- June 23, 2019: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) recalled C Will Smith from Oklahoma City Dodgers (AAA).
- June 6, 2019: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) optioned C Will Smith to Oklahoma City Dodgers (AAA).
- May 27, 2019: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) selected the contract of C Will Smith from Oklahoma City Dodgers (AAA).
- February 11, 2019: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) invited non-roster C Will Smith to spring training.
Nick Solak
Position: Second Baseman
Years at UofL: 2014-16
Organization: Tampa Bay Rays
Team (Level): Durham Bulls (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
75/265 | 16 | 45 | 36 | 67 | .279 | .369 | .513 |
2019 Transaction History:
- January 31, 2019: Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) invited non-roster 2B Nick Solak to spring training.
Josh Stowers
Position: Outfielder
Years at UofL: 2016-18
Organization: New York Yankees
Team (Level): Charleston RiverDogs (A)
2019 Season Stats (A):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
50/194 | 6 | 18 | 28 | 70 | .268 | .367 | .428 |
2019 Transaction History:
- June 21, 2019: Charleston RiverDogs (A) activated OF Josh Stowers from the 7-day injured list.
- June 3, 2019: Charleston RiverDogs (A) placed OF Josh Stowers on the 7-day injured list retroactive to June 2, 2019.
- May 2, 2019: Charleston RiverDogs (A) activated OF Josh Stowers from the 7-day injured list.
- April 24, 2019: Charleston RiverDogs (A) placed OF Josh Stowers on the 7-day injured list.
- April 3, 2019: OF Josh Stowers assigned to Charleston RiverDogs (A).
- January 21, 2019: Seattle Mariners (MLB) traded OF Josh Stowers to New York Yankees (MLB) for 2B Shed Long.
Cole Sturgeon
Position: Center Fielder
Years at UofL: 2011-14
Organization: Boston Red Sox
Team (Level): Pawtucket Red Sox (AAA)
2019 Season Stats (AAA):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
47/155 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 34 | .265 | .339 | .368 |
2019 Transaction History:
- January 10, 2019: Boston Red Sox (MLB) invited non-roster OF Cole Sturgeon to spring training.
Riley Thompson
Position: RHP
Years at UofL: 2016-18
Organization: Chicago Cubs
Team (Level): South Bend Cubs (A)
2019 Season Stats (A):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
4-3 | 12-12 | 59.0 | 56-15 | 53 | 15 | 2.29 | 1.15 |
2019 Transaction History:
- April 3, 2019: RHP Riley Thompson assigned to South Bend Cubs (A) from Eugene Emeralds (SS).
Blake Tiberi
Position: Third Baseman
Years at UofL: 2014-16
Organization: New York Mets
Team (Level): St. Lucie Mets (A-Adv.)
2019 Season Stats (A-Adv):
G/AB | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
72/269 | 2 | 22 | 32 | 48 | .271 | .351 | .368 |
2019 Transaction History:
- N/A
Adam Wolf
Position: LHP
Years at UofL: 2016-18
Organization: Detroit Tigers
Team (Level): West Michigan Whitecaps (A)
2018 Season Stats (A):
W-L | GP-GS | IP | K-BB | H | ER | ERA | WHIP |
3-9 | 13-13 | 61.0 | 59-23 | 85 | 46 | 6.79 | 1.77 |
2019 Transaction History:
- March 28, 2019: LHP Adam Wolf assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps (A) from Connecticut Tigers (SS).
Cards In The Majors, Organized By Level
Accurate as of June 30th, 2019
Major League Baseball
- Nick Burdi
- Chad Green
- Brendan McKay
Triple A
- Adam Duvall
- Adam Engel
- Kyle Funkhouser
- Matt Koch
- Kyle McGrath
- Corey Ray
- Josh Rogers
- Derek Self
- Cole Sturgeon
- Nick Solak
- Will Smith
Double A
- Zack Burdi
- Drew Ellis
- Lincoln Henzman
- Grant Kay
Class A Advanced
- Colby Fitch
- Devin Hairston
- Devin Mann
- Kade McClure
- Blake Tiberi
Class A
- Austin Conway
- Josh Stowers
- Riley Thompson
- Adam Wolf
Class A (Short Season)
- Liam Jenkins
Rookie
- Dean Kiekhefer
- Sam Bordner
Released Before Season
- Drew Harrington (Released 3/23/19)
Elected For Free Agency
- Jeff Arnold (Elected 11/2/18)
- Chris Dominguez (Elected (11/2/18)
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