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Inland Empire 66ers Unveil 2009 Roster

Published on April 6, 2009 under California League (CalL1)
Inland Empire 66ers News Release


SAN BERNARDINO, CA - The Inland Empire 66ers, advanced single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have announced its 2009 roster ahead of Opening Night on Thursday, April 9. The roster includes 14 players from the 2008 team, including standout outfielders Tommy Giles and Trayvon Robinson and right-handed pitcher Chris Withrow, the Dodgers first round pick in 2007.

The 66ers will be managed Carlos Subero, who enters his first year with the club after leading the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League to a 74-63 record and playoff birth. Former Dodger and 25-year Major League veteran Charlie Hough returns for his third year as pitching coach. Hough will work with three former Dodger first-round draft picks on the 2009 pitching staff, Greg Miller (2002), Justin Orenduff (2002) and Withrow. Another former Dodger, Franklin Stubbs, joins the 66ers as the hitting coach. The former first baseman was a key part of the 1988 Dodgers World Series championship team.

The 2009 roster includes five of the Dodgers top-30 prospects according to Baseball America. Four of the top five prospects are pitchers: Chris Withrow (9), Steven Johnson (15), Daigoro Rondon (23) and Josh Wall (29). Rounding out the prospect group is infielder Pedro Baez (13), who slugged 12 homeruns and drove in 50 runs in 61 games with short-season Class-A Ogden in 2008.

Nancy Patterson will serve as the athletic trainer in her first season with the 66ers while Nate Tamargo joins the club as the strength and conditioning coach.

To view the complete roster, visit www.ie66ers.com.

The 66ers open the 2009 season at home on Thursday, April 9 against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Fans will receive a 2009 66ers magnet schedule on Opening Night as well. The opening weekend festivities continue on Friday, April 10 with the first Toyota of Redlands 50-cent Friday and Dodgers Blanket Giveaway. Saturday, April 11 marks the first of twelve Saturday fireworks shows. For tickets or more information visit www.ie66ers.com or call 909-888-9922.

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