Promising Reliever Cherry Signs for 2025
Published on February 19, 2025 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
Derrick Cherry pitching for McNeese State University
(Winnipeg Goldeyes, Credit: Leighton Chamblee/McNeese State University Athletics)
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of right-handed relief pitcher Derrick Cherry.
Cherry made his professional debut in 2024 with the Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Frontier League, where he appeared in 25 contests, including five starts. He compiled a 2-5 record with a 7.97 earned run average and one save, based out of a very hitter-friendly ballpark in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The 24-year-old transferred to McNeese State University (Lake Charles, Louisiana) for the 2023 season after three seasons at the University of Houston (Houston, Texas).
His overall college record was 7-8 with a 5.07 ERA and ten saves. The native of Baytown, Texas averaged just under a strikeout per inning pitched.
"Derrick is someone I've been following for a few years now," said manager Logan Watkins. "He's got incredible ability as a pitcher and has a really high ceiling. He's worked very hard this off season and I think once he gets with (pitching coach) Mark Brewer he can keep climbing towards what he is capable of. Between Derrick, Will Sierra, and Tylor Jans, I think we have three young rookies with a lot of potential and could be the difference in how good our bullpen is this season."
Winnipeg now has 21 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 Andy Armstrong
IF Edwin Arroyo
RHP Landen Bourassa
IF Ramón Bramasco
RHP Derrick Cherry
IF Dayson Croes
OF Roby Enríquez
C Kevin García
IF Jake Guenther
RHP Tylor Jans
RHP Marshall Kasowski
LHP Mitchell Lambson
IF Keshawn Lynch
OF Max Murphy
OF Tanner O'Tremba
RHP Aaron Shortridge
RHP Will Sierra
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 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit the team's official website Goldeyes.com.
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