Rogues Add Four to Roster
December 11, 2014 - West Coast League (WCL)
Medford Rogues News Release
MEDFORD, OR - The Medford Rogues today announced the addition of four players to the 2015 roster. Coming from UC Irvine are junior RHP Kyle Davis and sophomore 1B Andrew Martinez. Also joining the squad are LHP Max Bethell (Cal Poly Pomona) and OF Cole Loncar (Texas Pan-Am), both juniors.
"We've been really focusing on players with a track record, especially with pitchers," Rogues GM Chuck Heeman said. "Kyle and Max have that track record, and Cole has put together a great junior college career. We're also looking forward to what Andrew can do after his amazing high school career. Our roster is forming up very well and we're thrilled to have these four gentlemen aboard."
Information on the latest group of 2015 Medford Rogues:
Andrew Martinez, 1B, UC Irvine, Sophomore
6'4", 240, Chula Vista, CA, bats and throws right
Martinez saw limited action in 2014 due to injury but is projected to fill the first base and DH slot for the Anteaters in 2015. In his senior year at Mater Dei High school Andrew hit .475 with eight home runs, 13 doubles and a triple while earning first team All-League honors.
Kyle Davis, RHP, UC Irvine, Junior
6'0", 190, Temecula, CA, bats and throws right
Davis was a solid reliever for the Anteaters in 2014, going 2-0, 1.37 in 19 2/3 innings. He had 15 strikeouts and six walks while appearing in 11 games. Davis projects to be UC Irvine's closer or setup pitcher for 2015.
Max Bethell, LHP, Cal Poly Pomona, Junior
6'4", 190, Cupertino, CA, bats and throws right
A workhorse for Cal Poly Pomona in 2014, Bethell went 7-4, 3.58 in 73 innings for the Broncos. He started 13 games with one complete game and had a 34/17 strikeout to walk ratio.
Cole Loncar, OF, Texas Pan-Am, Junior
6'0", 205, Olympia, WA, bats left, throws right
A transfer from Mesa (AZ) JC, Loncar hit .339 with two home runs, 44 RBI in 2014 and had only nine strikeouts in 180 at bats. He was 12 of 14 in stolen bases and drew 24 walks. Loncar is a Texas Pan-Am teammate of 2014 Rogue Victor Garcia.
The Rogues will announce their 2015 season schedule as soon as it is available. Season tickets are available now by visiting the Rogues' Harry & David Field offices or calling 541-973-2883, or by visiting www.medfordrogues.com online.
The West Coast League is a 12-team collegiate wood-bat baseball league composed of the best college players, coaches, facilities and operators in the industry. Ranging from Medford, Oregon north to Kelowna, B.C., and the league has operated as the WCL since 2005. In June, 56 WCL players were selected in the Major League draft. For more information on the WCL, go to www.wccbl.com.
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