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Silver Hawks Announce Opening Day Roster

April 5, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
South Bend Silver Hawks News Release


South Bend, IN - The South Bend Silver Hawks, in conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks, have announced their 2010 Opening Day Roster, highlighted by four players selected in the first round of last year's draft.

Three-fourths of the Silver Hawks projected starting infield was selected in the first round last June, led by third baseman Bobby Borchering, who was selected with the 16th overall selection. He'll be joined around the diamond by supplemental first-rounders Matt Davidson (35th overall) and Chris Owings (41st overall).

The final first round pick will be on the mound, where left-hander Mike Belfiore (supplemental pick, 45th overall) looks to build upon a stellar start to his professional career. Last season with Missoula, Belfiore was 2-2 with an impressive 2.17 ERA.

Eight players return to South Bend from last year's squad, including catcher Ryan Babineau who looks to bounce back after hip surgery ended his '09 season in April. Infielder Victor Estevez and outfielder Alberto Diaz both hope a second season for the Silver Hawks will propel them to the next level.

On the mound, Eric Smith (second round), Randy Rodriguez, and Keny Sosa got valuable experience in last year's playoff chase for the Silver Hawks. Yonata Ortega and Rafael Quezada return for another year in the South Bend bullpen.

The Silver Hawks will be led by manager Mark Haley in his sixth season at the helm. Haley will be joined on the staff by hitting coach Francisco Morales, pitching coach Wellington Cepeda, trainer Brian Czachowski, and strength coach Jordan Wolf.

The Silver Hawks open the 2010 season with an exhibition game at Coveleski Stadium against Notre Dame tonight at 5:30 PM. The regular season begins at home on Thursday, April 8th, when the Silver Hawks welcome the Great Lakes Loons to town at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for both games at www.silverhawks.com, at the stadium box office, or by calling (574) 235-9988.

2010 Opening Day Roster

Pitchers (13): RHP Chase Anderson, LHP Mike Belfiore, RHP Charles Brewer, RHP Brian Budrow, RHP Bradin Hagens, RHP Chris Odegaard, RHP Yonata Ortega, RHP Rafael Quezada, RHP Randy Rodriguez, RHP Diogenes Rosario, RHP Eric Smith, LHP Keny Sosa, LHP Daniel Taylor

Catchers (2): Ryan Babineau, Errol Hollinger

Infielders (6): Bobby Borchering, Matt Davidson, Victor Estevez, David Nick, Chris Owings, Bobby Stone

Outfielders (4): Keon Broxton, Alberto Diaz, Ender Inciarte, David Narodowski

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