
Amarillo Sod Poodles Announce 2025 Opening Day Roster
Published on April 4, 2025 under Texas League (TL)
Amarillo Sod Poodles News Release
AMARILLO, TX - The Amarillo Sod Poodles on behalf of the Arizona Diamondbacks are excited to announce the Opening Day roster for 2025. With the team set to begin the season tonight in San Antonio, fans can look forward to seeing a mix of familiar names along with exciting young talent.
Featured among the 26 Diamondbacks farmhands selected to Amarillo's active roster include six of Arizona's top-30 prospects according to MLB Pipeline. Top prospects include:
Tommy Troy (#8)
LuJames Groover (#10)
Spencer Giesting (#18)
Dylan Ray (#20)
Gavin Conticello (#24)
Roman Angelo (#26)
Sod Poodles fans will recognize some familiar faces with a total of 15 former Soddies rounding out the 2025 Opening Day active roster.
PITCHERS (14)
Luke Albright*
Jhosmer Alvarez*
Roman Angelo#
Alec Baker*
Zach Barnes*
Jose Cabrera
Spencer Giesting*#
Cesar Gomez
Gerardo Gutierrez*
Alfred Morillo
Dylan Ray*#
Zane Russell
Landon Sims
Avery Short
CATCHERS (2)
Jeremiah Boyd
Christian Cerda*
INFIELDERS (6)
LuJames Groover*#
Jose Fernandez*
Tommy Troy#
Jesus Valdez*
Jean Walters*
Andy Weber*
OUTFIELDERS (4)
Gavin Conticello*#
Jack Hurley
Caleb Roberts*
Kristian Robinson*
*= former Sod Poodle
#= D-Backs Top-30 Prospect (MLB Pipeline)
Tune in tonight to catch the first of 138 broadcasts for the 2025 season, with first pitch in San Antonio scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT, streaming live on 102.9 FM Panhandle Sports Star and on MiLB.TV.
Fans can get their first look in-person at the 2025 Sod Poodles when they open at HODGETOWN on Tuesday, April 8. In addition to the Soddies being back in town, a post-game fireworks show will conclude the night's events. Tickets for the home opener against the Springfield Cardinals can be purchased HERE or at the HODGETOWN box office.
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