Rogues Add Six to Roster
September 24, 2013 - West Coast League (WCL)
Medford Rogues News Release
MEDFORD, OR - The Medford Rogues today announced the commitment of six players to the 2014 roster, including the return of 2013 Rogue pitcher John Forsythe. Also added to the roster are three players from the University of New Mexico: shortstop Jared Holley, first baseman/catcher Chris DeVito and infielder Andre Vigil. Catcher Kameron Kaufman (Phoenix High School and Oregon Tech) and left-handed pitcher John Oberholtzer (San Jose State) have also joined the 2014 squad.
"Getting John back is a great help, he really surprised us last season and we look forward to more next summer," Rogues General Manager Chuck Heeman said. "Establishing a relationship with a top-flight program like New Mexico is huge for us. Jared will be a great top of the order guy while Chris will supply power at first base. Andre Vigil is a special player and a special person and I know our fans will be excited to learn more about him, his story and his successes both on and off the field. We're fortunate to have added five players from major D-1 schools who will contribute to their teams and ours. Kameron had a great year at Southwestern Oregon JC last year and we look forward to being a part of his career growth next summer."
Information on those signed:
John Forsythe, LHP, Sophomore, UC Riverside:
5'10", 175, Park Ridge, IL, bats and throws left
After a late arrival in 2013, Forsythe went 4-1, 1.43 in 10 games including three starts. He threw five no-hit innings in his playoff start against Corvallis on August 14.
Jared Holley, Infielder, Sophomore, New Mexico:
5'6", 155, Chatsworth, CA, bats and throws right
Holley hit .293 with a .401 on-base percentage, 34 runs and 20 RBI as he started 50 games for the Lobos as a freshman. He was one of 16 New Mexico players to be named to the Academic All-Mountain West Conference team.
Chris DeVito, 1B/C, Freshman, New Mexico:
6'3", 220, Chatsworth, CA, bats and throws left
DeVito joins high school teammate Holley at New Mexico. After earning All-Los Angeles West Region honors in 2012 and 2013 as a catcher and first baseman, DeVito projects to play first base for the Lobos.
Andre Vigil, Infielder, Freshman, New Mexico:
6'2", 205, Albuquerque, NM, bats and throws right
Vigil, a three-time First Team All-State selection, was named the Gatorade New Mexico High School Player of the Year in 2013. He hit .394 with six home runs, 24 RBI and set the New Mexico state career home run record with 36 while using wood bats. He also went 5-1, 170 as a pitcher for Volcano Vista High.
Kameron Kaufman, Catcher, Junior, Oregon Tech:
5'11", 200, Talent, OR, bats and throws right
Kameron led Southwest Oregon JC in hitting (.364), hits (40) and RBI (17) in 2013 before signing with Oregon Tech. He made only two errors in 34 games behind the plate and finished eighth in the NWAACC in hitting, concluding his junior college career by being named to the 2013 All-NWAACC team.
John Oberholtzer, LHP, Sophomore, San Jose State:
5'10", 180, Stockton, CA, bats and throws left
Oberholtzer compiled an 0-1, 4.86 record in limited action as a redshirt freshman in 2013.
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., 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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