Goldeyes Sign Former Fourth Round Pick
January 29, 2025 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
Pitcher Aaron Shortridge with the Indianapolis Indians
(Winnipeg Goldeyes, Credit: Adam Pintar/Indianapolis Indians)
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of right-handed starting pitcher Aaron Shortridge.
Shortridge was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, California). He played five seasons in their system, reaching the Class-AAA level on two occasions.
The 27-year-old spent the majority of last season with the Class-AAA International League's Indianapolis Indians, where he posted a 3-4 record with a 5.18 earned run average in 12 appearances.
In 2023, Shortridge went 11-8 in 27 starts for the Class-AA Eastern League's Altoona Curve, with a pair of complete games.
The native of Santa Rosa, California has compiled a career record of 28-23 with a 4.07 ERA in 96 games (87 starts). His strikeouts per nine innings rate is 7.6 and his strikeout to walk ratio is 2.65.
"This is a big pickup for us," said manager Logan Watkins. "Aaron has shown throughout his career that he's a highly successful starting pitcher. He's played at the higher affiliated levels and has always been effective. He will only strengthen what is already a solid starting rotation."
Winnipeg now has 15 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26.
2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings
OF Evan Alexander
IF Edwin Arroyo
RHP Landen Bourassa
IF Ramón Bramasco
IF Dayson Croes
OF Roby Enríquez
IF Jake Guenther
RHP Marshall Kasowski
LHP Mitchell Lambson
OF Max Murphy
OF Tanner O'Tremba
RHP Aaron Shortridge
LHP Tasker Strobel
OF Braxton Turner
RHP Ryder Yakel
The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The Home Opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit the team's official website Goldeyes.com.
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