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Rome Braves Release Roster

April 5, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Rome Braves have released their 2018 roster. The season begins tonight at State Mutual Stadium against the Hagerstown Suns, an affiliate of the Washington Nationals. First pitch is 7 p.m.

"We are extremely excited to be unveiling the initial Rome Braves roster to start the 2018 campaign," says Rome Braves Vice President and General Manager Jim Bishop. "This roster is full of extremely talented young men that are also high character individuals. They will represent the Braves organization well in the surrounding community. We look forward to hitting the field on Thursday, April 7, with our new team."

Opening night also features a pregame ceremony beginning at 6:35 p.m. with magnetic schedules presented to all fans. Friday 4/6 is a 7 p.m. game with Ronald Acuna Bobble Heads given to the first 1000 fans while Saturday 4/7 begins at 6 p.m. with postgame fireworks. Sunday's game begins at 2 p.m.

The ticket office is open Monday through Friday from 9am til 5pm plus fans can purchase tickets online at RomeBraves.com.

Groups, parties, and picnics can be booked now by contacting the Rome Braves at

706-378-5100.

# PITCHERS B/T Ht Wt DOB Resides Acquired, Yr 17 Club Age

25 Allison, Tanner L/L 6'1" 200 5/23/1995 Portland, MI 19th Round, 2017 GCL 22

24 Belinda, Jacob R/R 6'0" 190 9/24/1994 Port Matilda, PA 10th Round, 2017 Danville 23

33 Borkovich, Walter L/R 6'5" 217 7/3/1995 Traverse City, MI NDFA, 2017 Rome 22

40 Burrows, Thomas L/L 6'1" 205 9/14/1994 Florence, AL Trade w SEA, 2016 Rome 22

30 De La Cruz, Jasseel R/R 6'1" 175 6/26/1997 Hato Mayor, DR NDFA, 2015 Danville 20

50 Javier, Odalvi R/R 6'3" 185 1/1/1996 Villa Altagracia, DR NDFA, 2015 Danville 21

12 Muller, Kyle R/L 6'7" 240 10/7/1997 Dallas, TX 2nd Round, 2016 Danville 20

55 Rangel, Alan R/R 6'2" 170 8/21/1997 Hermosillo, Mexico NDFA, 2016 Rome 21

43 Rodriguez, Kelvin L/L 6'5" 195 12/31/1993 Santo Domingo, DR NDFA, 2014 Danville 24

20 Tarnok, Freddy R/R 6'3" 185 11/24/1998 Riverview, FL 3rd Round, 2017 GCL 19

39 White, Brandon R/R 6'2" 215 12/21/1994 Columbia, SC 12th Round, 2016 Rome / Kissimmee 23

34 Ynoa, Huascar R/R 6'3" 175 5/28/1998 Puerto Plata, DR Trade w MN, 2017 Danville 19

28 Zimmerman, Bruce L/L 6'2" 215 2/9/1995 Baltimore, MD 5th Round, 2017 Danville 23

# CATCHERS B/T Ht Wt DOB Resides Acquired, Yr 17 Club Age

DL 26 Crowley, Alan R/R 6'2" 200 3/4/1996 Sanger, CA 26th Round, 2016 Rome 22

15 Lugbauer, Drew L/R 6'3" 220 8/23/1996 Pleasant Valley, NY 11th Round, 2017 Rome 21

19 Martinez, Carlos R/R 5'11" 195 5/2/1995 Cartagena, Colombia NDFA, 2012 Rome 22

# INFIELDERS B/T Ht Wt DOB Resides Acquired, Yr 17 Club Age

23 Benson, Griffin S/R 6'5" 210 9/28/1997 Ft. Worth, TX 23rd Round, 2016 Danville 20

7 Cruz, Derian S/R 6'1" 180 10/3/1998 Puerto Plata, DR NDFA, 2015 Danville 19

8 Delgado, Riley R/R 5'10" 175 2/22/1995 Miami, FL 9th Round, 2017 Rome 23

14 Encarnacion, Jean Carlos R/R 6'3" 195 1/17/1998 Santiago de los Caballeros, DR NDFA, 2016 Danville 20

13 Hoekstra, Kurt L/R 6'3" 205 6/27/1993 Kentwood, MI 21st Round, 2015 Rome 23

9 Mejia, Luis S/R 5'10' 160 3/8/1997 Santo Domingo Norte, DR NDFA, 2015 Danville 21

# OUTFIELDERS B/T Ht Wt DOB Resides Acquired, Yr 17 Club Age

22 Ramos, Jefrey R/R 6'1" 185 2/10/1999 Bonao, DR NDFA, 2016 Danville 19

4 Schwartz, Garrison L/L 6'1" 205 1/22/1996 Chandler, AZ 16th Round, 2017 Danville 22

11 Waters, Drew S/R 6'2" 183 12/30/1996 Woodstock, GA 2nd Round, 2017 Danville 19

5 Wilson, Isranel L/R 6'3" 185 3/6/1998 San Pedro de Macoris, DR NDFA, 2014 Rome 20

# COACHING STAFF Ht Wt DOB Resides Years w/ Braves 17 Club

18 Wheeler, Rocket Mgr 5'10" 200 1/11/1955 Myrtle Beach, SC 16 Kissimmee

53 Meyer, Dan P/C 6'2" 225 7/3/1981 North Stonington, CT 5 Rome

1 Moore, Bobby H/C 5'9" 175 10/27/1965 Rome, GA 28 Rome

2 Nunez, Anthony Coach 6'3" 215 2/4/1990 Santiago, DR 10 Rome

Scarpone, Vic Trainer 6'2" 190 9/22/1993 Libertyville, IL 3rd Danville

Peyton, Matt S/C 6'0" 215 9/24/1985 Le Mars, IA 1st Univ.of Maine

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