Former Shocker Star Completes Wingnuts' Roster
Published on May 3, 2013 under American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts completed their 2013 spring training roster on Friday, signing former Wichita State University standout Damon Sublett.
Sublett (pronounced suh-BLET) has spent the last three seasons with the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate in Trenton, NJ. In 2011, Sublett batted .280 for Trenton in 54 games with eight doubles, seven triples, 28 RBI, and a .389 on-base percentage. A Wichita native and Northwest High graduate, Sublett has played all three outfield positions during his six-year professional career, and also owns a .957 fielding percentage in 151 games at second base. Sublett is expected to play a significant role in both the Wingnuts' outfield and bullpen.
"Damon is a local guy who lives in Wichita and played at WSU," said Wingnuts' manager Kevin Hooper. "'Sub' is going to give us a 'two-way' player, which is something I have never had as a manager. He will be an outfielder for us, as well as a key piece in our bullpen. He also has experience on the infield, which is only an added bonus."
Sublett is a .271 lifetime hitter with a .380 on-base percentage and a .420 slugging percentage in 340 professional games. A left-handed hitter, but a right-handed pitcher, Sublett has averaged 31 doubles, 12 triples, 10 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 97 walks, and 12 outfield assists per 162 games in his career. During his rookie professional season in 2007, Sublett finished third in the New York-Penn League (Short-Season A) in both batting average (.326) and on-base percentage (.426), while topping the circuit in slugging percentage (.531). Two years later, Sublett ranked second in the High-A Florida State League with 11 triples. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Sublett attended Major League spring training with the Yankees in 2010 and 2011.
Sublett was drafted by the Yankees in the seventh round in 2007 following a stellar, three-year career at Wichita State. Sublett hit a combined .351 in a Shockers' uniform with 145 runs scored and 126 RBI in 180 games. In 2006, Sublett was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year. As a collegiate pitcher, Sublett compiled a 0.51 ERA with 16 saves and 60 strikeouts in 35.1 innings. Sublett will be the 11th former Shocker to play for the Wingnuts in the franchise's six-year history.
The Wingnuts also placed right-handed pitcher Kyle Wahl on waivers. The addition of Sublett completes the Wingnuts' 28-man spring training roster. Camp begins Saturday, May 4th. The Wingnuts' first exhibition game is scheduled for Sunday, May 5th against Friends University at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Tickets for the 2:05 p.m. game are just $7 general admission and can be purchased at the gate.
2013 Wichita Wingnuts Spring Training Roster
OF David Amberson
C Cole Armstrong
RHP Daniel Bennett
IF Blake Bergeron
C Kieran Bradford
RHP Mike Burns
LHP Anthony Capra
RHP Josh Dew
RHP Junior Guerra
RHP Lincoln Holdzkom
2B Jake Kahaulelio
RHP Nathan Kilcrease
SS Ryan Khoury
LHP Kristhiam Linares
RHP Jon Link
IF/OF Jared McDonald
3B Abel Nieves
OF Derek Perren
DH John Rodriguez
LHP Daniel Schmidt
RHP Bryce Shafer
RHP Chris Smith
OF/RHP Damon Sublett
LHP Joe Testa
LHP Nick Walters
RHP Tyler White
C Stephen Yoo
1B C.J. Ziegler
The 2013 season of Wichita Wingnuts baseball begins Thursday, May 16th against the Kansas City T-Bones at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Prior to the game, a ceremony celebrating the life of bench coach Brian Rose will take place. For season tickets, group outings, or party packages, call the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com
Beginning this season, fans can use cash at all points of sale in Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Debit and credit cards will still be accepted. Fans can resolve outstanding balances on cash cards from previous years until June 1st, 2013.
For season tickets, group outings, or party packages, call the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com.
American Association Stories from May 3, 2013
- Diablos Spring Training, Exhibition Game & Tryouts Announced - El Paso Diablos
- American Association Clubs Begin Spring Training - AA
- Lemurs Take The Field For Spring Training Saturday - Laredo Lemurs
- Former Shocker Star Completes Wingnuts' Roster - Wichita Wingnuts
- Lemurs Season Starts in Two Weeks - Laredo Lemurs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
