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Solid Oaks notes 6/20/05

Published on June 20, 2005 under California League (CalL1)
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Major League Affiliation-Oaks (Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2005) Years in California League- 1946-62, 1968-75, 1977-present

Major League Affiliation-Texas Rangers (2005) Years in California League: 1941-42, 1946-75, 1978-79, 1982-present

Today's the pitcher tomorrows the ....... Game 1 RHP Kevin Lynn vs. LHP Ryan Wing Game 2 RHP Jeremy Flanagan vs. RHP Cody Smith Game 3 RHP T.A. Fulmer vs. RHP Matt Lorenzo

Half time-Today's game marks the beginning of the second half the Oaks finished in last place in the North Division 18 games out of first with a 26-44 record. The Blaze finish the first half with a 36-34 record 8 games out of first. Neither team qualified for a playoff spot however everyone starts over again today with a clean slate as the second half begins officially.

Blazing hot- The Bakersfield Blaze All-Star Thomas Diamond is an incredible 8-0 with a 1.99 ERA and has struck out 101 batters in 81.1 innings pitching including throwing a 1-hit complete game yesterday striking out 14 batters. Outfielder Kevin Mahar has hit in 5 straight and is 7-19 (.368), overall he his hitting .318 with 6 homeruns and 20 RBI. Third baseman Travis Metcalf leads the team with 41 RBI and is tied for the team lead with 9 homeruns along with teammate Nate Gold and overall is hitting .270.

Oaks burning- Aneudi Cuevas is the Oaks hottest hitter right now including hitting 2 homeruns in the final game of the road trip at Lancaster, and hit 4 homeruns on the road trip and drove in 13 RBI. He also had four 3-hit games on the road trip going 15-28 (.536). Joey Gomes has reached base in 15 straight games and has hit in 14 of the last 15 games going 24-58 (.414). Kris Dufner has hit in 7 straight games going 11 for 32 (.344) in that span, and also hit his first homerun of the year on the second to last day of the road trip. The versatile Dufner has been used at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, LF, DH, and even pitched this year. The newest member of the Oaks is Kevin Lynn who will be the latest member of the pitching staff and will start game one of this series.

Oaks Chop Away! The Oaks dropped a quick air strike on the Jethawks when they scored three in the top of the first first as Cuevas, Gomes and Arhart all drive in runs to give the Oaks a 3-0 lead. The Jethawks scored a run in the bottom of the second to make it 3-1, but both pitchers settled down and the game was scorless for the next three innings. In the sixth though the Oaks scored twice on back to back homeruns by Joey Gomes and Aneudi Cuevas, who was just getting started, and the Oaks lead 5-1.The next inning in the top of the sixth the Oaks would add two more runs on the second homerun of the night for Aneudi Cuevas his eleventh of the year as the Oaks took control of the game, scoring four runs in all and lead 9-1. The Jethawks put up three runs in the eighth highlighted by Danny Richar's fifth homerun of the year but Lancaster loses to the Oaks by a final score of 9-4. The Oaks win the final game of the six game road trip after losing the first five and stop their five game losing streak.

United we stand- The Blaze who just lost 3 of 4 against the High Desert Mavericks and have a 3-4 record in the last two series. The Oaks who just came back from a six game road trip lost 5 of the 6 games after being swept by the High Desert Mavericks and lost 2 of 3 to the Lancaster Jethawks going 1-5.

California Rotisserie League-The Oaks are now affiliated with the Tampa Devil Rays, who they signed a 2-year agreement with in the off-season. For the last 2 years the Oaks were affiliated with the Colorado Rockies for a 2nd time. There were a flurry off moves in the off-season in the California league, Modesto (A's) left to Stockton, Stockton to Bakersfield, Bakersfield to Visalia, Visalia (Rockies) went to Modesto now the nuts.

Oak Update - **6-20-Oaks have signed independent league pitcher Kevin Lynn

6-12-Have activated T.A. Fulmer for today's game and placed Josh Kranawetter on the Hudson Valley Roster. 6-10-Oaks promote Jay Sitzman and Elliot Johnson to "AA" Montgomery. Visalia also activated Carlos Ramos from the DL and added Jason St. Clair to the Roster from extended spring training. 6-4-Matthew Maniscalco was promoted to "AA" Montgomery and infielder Nester Perez was added to on Oaks roster. 6-2-Oaks add pitcher Rudy Lugo to roster from extended spring training. 6/1-The Oaks have added First baseman Gabby Martinez to their roster who come down from AA Montgomery after Wes Bankston was promoted to the Biscuits on 5/30.

5/25-Left-handed reliever Jeff Ridgeway way added to Oaks roster from extended spring training. 5/10-The Oaks added power hitter Wes Bankston to their lineup coming from extended spring training. Bankston was selected by Devil Rays in fourth round of 2002 draft. Last year We was named Charleston Player of the year, after hitting .289 23 HR 101 RBI, (30) 2B, 9 SB. Along with Delmon Young became the first teammates to have 100 RBI in the SAL since Ronald Wright (104) and Andruw Jones (101) did it for Macon in 1995 5/3 Oaks right-handed starter Brian Stokes was called up to AA Montgomery to pitch for the Biscuits in the Southern League. Stokes is the first Oak to be called up this season 4/8-Oaks Centerfielder Jason Pride has been diagnosed with a right knee sprain and will be out for a while. Last season Jason hit 17 HRs and 86 RBIs for Charleston and was the opening day starter in centerfield for the Oaks. Pridie was placed on the DL on 4/8 after injuring his knee attempting to chase down a triple hit by Clay Timpner, when he crashed into the wall on opening night.

California here I come-Seven Oaks players are native Californians as well as Pitching Coach Mary DeMerritt. Half the Oaks Roster, thirteen to be exact, have played at some point last year with New Oaks manager Steve Livesey at Charleston last year as Riverdogs.

Hitters Aracena, Sandy-Signed by D-Ray as Free Agent 1/30 2004. Originally signed by Dodgers as non-drafted Free Agent. 2005-Hitting .275 @ home (.111 away) 4/7 On opening night 3-4, 2B, 2Rs 2004-Split time between Bakersfield & Charleston, hit .284 at Bakersfield. -Had 10 game hitting streak from 8/21-9/3. 2003-Hit .407 in 16 games for Tecate of the Arizona-Mexico. 2002-Spent full season at Vero Beach. 2001-Spent most of season at Great Falls but had 6 ABs @Vero and had 2 hits. 2000-Appeared in 27 games for Northwest Champions Yakima 1999-Hit .307 for DSL Dodgers. 1998-Played in DSL

Arhart, Josh-Signed as a non-drafted free Agent by D-Rays 6/14 2002 out of University of Cal-Los Angeles. The native California is from Garden Grove, CA. 2005- 3 for last 8 (.375) -Hitting .326 w/ RISP (15-46) -Hitting just .167 in June, after hitting .194 in May (.315 in April) -4/19 Went 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R vs. Stockton 2004-Hit a career high 5 HRs while batting .262 and driving in 33 RBIs for Charleston. 2003-Played for Bakersfield where he hit .255 4HR 28 RBIs. 2002- Hit .300 4 HR 31 RBIs for Princeton D-Rays. Started season w/ 4 multi-hit games

Cuevas, Aneudi-Signed as a Rule 5 draft selection from Houston Astros on 12/16 2002. 2005- The Oaks hottest hitter right now including hitting 2 homeruns in the final game of the road trip at Lancaster, and hit 4 homeruns on the road trip and drove in 13 RBI. He also had four 3-hit games on the road trip going 15-28 (.536 -June hitting .439 (25-57) 5 HR 17 RBI -Battin .381 w/ RISP -Has 11 multi-hit games already this season (including 2-4 last time out on 6/10. 4/21 Best game- 4-4 (3 doubles) 4/19-Went 3-5, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R 2004-Played most of the season at Charleston but spent 5 games in Bakersfield where he had 1 HR & 2 RBI. -Had a career high (3) 2Bs and 5 RBI on 5/1. 2003-Hit .260 with (17) 2Bs, (6) 3Bs, 4 HRs, and 25 RBIs for Hudson Valley -Had 12 game hitting streak 2002-Spent time in Tri-City & Lexington (hit .355 in 8 games) 2001-Spent all season in Martinsville hit .283 1 HR, 16 RBIs 1999 & 2000-Playing for DSL-Astros

Davis, John-Paul-Acquired by the Cardinals in 2003 trade for Tino Martinez. Signed back with D-Rays Played at the University of Texas for three years before transferring to Arkansas Tech his final year to play with his younger brother. Davis is pitched in the Little League World Series. John-Paul's father (Stephen Davis) was actually drafted by 3 baseball teama and went to college (Oklahoma Sooners) on a 4 year baseball scholarship. His uncle (Greg Davis) went to a 2 year college on a baseball scholarship and John-Pauls brother (Caleb) went to a 2 year school and got a partial scholarship for his last years at Arkansas Tech. 2005- The Oaks hottest right now hitting in 11 of his last 13 games. During that span he has 21 for 53 (.396), also during the last week has had four 3-hit games, including a game where he hit two homeruns and drove in five runs. -June hitting .413 (18-41) 3 HR 8 RBI (April .196 1HR 5 RBI, May .258 1 HR 6 RBI) -Batting .357 (15-42) in the cleanup spot -Batting .400 (16-40) when leading off an inning 2004-For Palm Beach hit .254 0 HR 13 RBI -For .296 10 HR 37 RBI 2003-In AA playing for Orlando .245 1 HR 17 RBI in 34 games -In Charleston hit .296 15 HR 52 RBIs where he spent most of year. 2002-Had 10 HRs & 41 RBIs and 47 walks and only 46 strikeouts in Charleston 2001-First season

Dufner, Kris-Taken D-Rays in 38th Round in 2003 Draft out of University of Delaware. Very versitle player, Kris is a switch hitter who posses speed. He has played 1st, 2nd, 3rd, LF, DH, and Pitcher this year. Also has batted 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th. 2005- Has hit in 7 straight games going 11 for 32 (.344) in that span, and also hit his first homerun of the year on the second to last day of the road trip. -The switch hitter is hitting .318 vs.righties (.280 vs. lefties) -Hitting .268 when playing third like last night (hitting .395 at second) -Has played 1B, 2B, 3B, LF, P and DH already this season. 2004-Spent 2004 in Bakersfield and had career high 23 RBIs 2003-Started season in Princeton then moved up to Hudson Valley where he hit 5 HRs.

Gomes, Joey-Drafted by D-Rays in 8th round in 2002 out of Santa Clara (CA). The native California resides in Petaluma, CA. 2005- Has reached base in 15 straight games and has hit in 14 of the last 15 games going 24-58 (.414). -So far in June hitting .373 (25-67) Finished May hitting .283, 4 homeruns and 23 RBI. (April .156 0HR 6 RBI) -Hitting .232 @ home (.308 on the road) - Joey's younger brother Johnny Gomes is also part of the D-Rays organization as well & spent time this season in the majors, is currently playing for the AAA Durham Bulls. 2004-Hit .300 7 HR 45 RBIs for Bakersfield -Did not make an error all year in 79 total chances -Hit in 22 straight games tied for 2nd most in organization history. -Also spent time in AA at Montgomery and hit .270 2 HR 8 RBIs 2003-Hit .349 at Charleston 26 games -.269 at Bakersfield and had 108 hits in 105 games 2002- Named Hudson Valley Player of the year -Named to NY-Penn All Star Team -Older Brother of Jonny Gomes who lead NYPL with 145 total bases and 48 RBIs -Hit .283 15 HR 48 RBI in Hudson Valley and played 5 games for Bakersfield.

Martinez, Gabby-Selected by the D-Rays in 27th Round in 2001. Started the year with AA Montgomery, added to roster on 6/1 after the promotion of Wes Bankston. Began season with .315 career avg. Bats lefty throw righty. 2005- Has hit in 4 of last 5 games going 6 for last 19 (.316). W/ AA Montgomery he was hitting .212, 3HR 26 RBI 2004-With Bakersfield hit .323, 4HR 47 RBI 2003-With Hudson Valley .292, 2HR, 43 RBI 2002-With Princeton hit .323, 5HR 26 RBI

Perez, Nester-Originally signed as a non-drafted free agent by the D-Rays in 1997. Born in Matanzas, Cuba and currently resides in Tenerife Canarias, Spain. Has a career .244 avg. plays most SS some 2B. 2005-4 for 28 for since joining Oaks. -For Tulsa (Drillers) played from 4/7-4/24 hit .143 0 HR 0 RBI. 2004-At AA Montgomery hit .321 (42 games) 0 HR 11 RBI 2003-DNP placed on temporary inactive list. 2001 & 2002-was at Bakerfield 2000-Spent time in St. Pete (FSL) & AA in the Southern League 1999-St. Pete 1998-Princeton & Charleston

Ramos, Carlos-Signed as free agent by D-Rays on 6/17 2004. Born in Cienfuga Cuba. 2005-Has hit in 8 of his last 9 games 14-38 (.368) -Batting .200 vs. lefties (.307 vs. righties) -Hitting .353 w/ RISP and 2 outs (6-17) 2004-Hit .373 3 HR 13 RBIs in 22 games for Princeton before being promoted to Bakersfield where he hit .272 0 HR 7 RBIs in 20 games. -Hit 2 HRs and 7 RBIs and scored 5Rs on 7/16

Rico, Matt-The hometown boy was Drafted in the 6th round by the D-Rays in 2001 Draft out of Fresno City (CA) CC. Played locally for Mt. Whitney H.S. in Visalia. 2005-In June he is hitting .150 (3-20). Last night 1-4, 2B, RBI. -Batting .279 vs. lefties (.187 vs. righties) -Hitting just .184 when batting 8th (.375 when batting 6th) -4/12 & 4/13 Matt went 6-8, 2 HRs, 2 doubles, and 2 RBI (has not hit a homerun since) 2004-Hit .228 7 HR 33 RBIs for Bakersfield 2003-Spent year in Charleston, Orlando and Hudson Valley (hit .281) 2002-Hit 6 HRs and 37 RBIs for Charleston 2001-Appreared in 46 games for Hudson Valley

Schieicher, Mark-Drafted in 20th round by D-Rays in 2003 Draft out of Pfeiffer (NC). 2005-3 for last 25 (.120). Last night 1-5, one hit was a Grand Slam second slam of the season for the Oaks (Wes Bankston the other promoted to AA Montgomery, Bankston hit 2 HR in that game the other a 2-Run shot for a 2HR 6 RBI night). Schleicher Grand Slam was the first hit a Recreation Park this season. -Hitting .093 vs. righties (.250 vs. lefties) Has played 3rd base and LF. . 2004- Hit .260 2 HR 34 RBIs for Charleston. -Baseball America tabbed him as having the organization's best infield arm. 2003-Played in only 12 games

Simmons, Colt-Drafted by D-Rays in 33rd Round in 2000 Draft. 2005-Playing LF for the first time this season has only been a catcher or DH -June hitting .297 (11-37) -Hitting just .200 @home in 19 games (.320 away 16 games) -Hitting .282 vs. Righties (.154 vs. lefties) -Second game this season in LF went 2-5 in first game, all others as DH or C. 2004-Had 20 game hitting streak, only 6th Ray ever to hit in 20 or more straight games. -Named to SAL mid & post season All-Star teams. Hit .290 3 HR, 33 RBIs (including 14 HBP, 24 in last 2 seasons.) 2003-Finished 2nd in Appy League with .424 OBP (including 10 HBP) and led league 1st month of the season with a .368 avg. 2002-Hit .363 for Princeton D-Rays.

St. Clair, Jason-Drafted by D-Rays in the 10th Round of 2001 Draft. Versatile player, last season at Charleston played 2B, SS, 3B, LF. Also was used as DH, PR, PH -Coming from extended spring training playing his first game of the year tonight. -2005-Just joined the Oaks from extended spring and has hit in all 5 games he has appeared in going 11-23 w/ 4 of them being multi-hit games (2 three hit games as well) 2004-Hit .243 last year at Charleston with 3 HR and 28 RBI in 53 games before being promoted to Bakerfield where he was hitless in 6 games. -2003-split time between Hudson Valley (hit .291) and Charleston (hit .148) -2002- split time between Hudson Valley (hit .261) and Charleston (.148) -2001- Hit .241 at Princeton

Pitchers

Allen, Brian-Signed as a free agent in 2002. Although his first name is Max he goes by Brian his middle name. Brian went to Armstrong College St. (Ga), was signed as free agent by the Devil Rays in 2002. 2005-Last time out 5/23 vs. SJ 4IP, 5R, 10H (HR), BB, 3K, in 10-8 loss. Best outing 4/16-3IP 1H, 1ER (a HR), 0BB 3Ks 2004-With Bakersfield, did not allow an earned run in July in 9 appearances (2-0, 17 IP, 3-R (UE). -In July & August allowed only 1 ER in 13 appearances (0.36 ERA, 24 IP, 21 Ks, 2 BBs opponents batted just .161 2003 w/ Charleston--Threw 23 consecutive scoreless innings from 5/25-7/14 lowered ERA form 3.77 to 2.15 during 18 game stretch.

Barratt, Jonathan-5th round draft choice of Devil Rays in 2003. 2005-Last time out on 6/9 @. Modesto went 3IP, 1R (0ER), 2H, 2BB, 2K -2nd to last apprearence picked up first win of year going 3IP, 0R, 4H, 2BB, 3K vs. Stockton on 6/5 -3 apprearences ago had his worst out of year allowed 7R (all ER), HR, 5BB, 1K @ Stockton on 5/30 Best Outing- 4/29 vs. Lake Elsinore -2 IP, H, K, BB. 2004-In Hudson Valley-In NYPL the league the lefty fanned 50 batters in 42.2 IP while only walking 11, Led Renegades starters with a 2.74 ERA. The entire staff was 2nd in all of the minors with a 3.01 ERA (GCL Yankees-2.99). Was 2-0 with US Jr. National Team. Allowed just 1 ER in 13 IP and had a 0.69

Flanagan, Jeremy-Signed as a free agent in 2004 by D-Rays Native Californian from Concord, CA. Selected by Cubs in 13th round in 2000, 3/17 2002 release by Cubs. Signed by D-Rays 6/1 2004. 2005-After being activated for the first time on April 20 and first two appearances where out of the bullpen made his first start of the year against SJ 5IP, 3H, 3R (2ER), 2BB, 4K 4/20- In his first appearance of the year, he went 3.2 allowed 4H, 1R, 6Ks, and 0 BBs. 2004-Went 4-1 for Charleston 3.86 ERA, 38 Ks, 12 BB, in 44.1 IP.

Fulmer, Thomas-Rule 5 from Seattle Mariners 12/12 2004. Goes by T.A. In 2004 was. Went to The Citadel (SC). . Selected by Seattle in 13 Round in 2002. 2005-After first 2 appearances as a SP he came on in relief on 4/20 2IP,H, 1 BB, 0 Ks. Last time out-Against Modesto 5/8 2IP, H, BB, 0K. Best outing-as a starter on 4/9 had 3IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 5K 2004-Played on all 3 level (A) Inland Empire, (AA) San Antonio, (AAA) Tacoma. 2003-Set Wisconsin single season record with a 2.58 ERA in 167.2 IP (48 ER) 2002-At the Citadel (SC) Tossed 5th no-hitter in Bulldogs history (9IP, 0H, OR, 2 BB, 14Ks

Kranewetter, Josh-Signed as Free Agent with D-Rays on 6/28 2004.Orginally drafted by Diamondbacks in 27th round in 2002 out of Polk CC (FL). 2005-Last time out-On 6/1 @ Stockton pitched to one batter and left game with injury 2nd to last apprearence-went just 1/3 of an inning faced 2 batters, hit and BB 3rd to last apprearence-1IP, 4H (HR), 5ER, 0BB, 0K Best outings 4/23 retired all 7 batters he faced in 2.1 innings with 2K (1st save) 4/21-2 IP 6Ks 2004-Had 5 scoreless outings in 11 starts with Charleston including last 3. Also tossed complete game shutout 8/27 (7ip, 5H) 2003-Worked out of bullpen for South Bend (A) & Lancaster (A) in career high 41 games.

Little, Joe-D-Rays 26 round draft pick in 2003 out of University of Arizona. 2005-After being a starter the whole year was taken out of the rotation and put into the bullpen on 6/5. As a starter he was 4-5, 7.45. As a reliever in 3 appearences 0-0, 6.75 Last time out- On 6/10 vs. Lancaster 2IP, H, R, BB, K Best outing-4/24 vs. Stockton picked up Win-5IP, 2H, 1R, 2BB, 5K 2004-Split the season Bakersfield & Charleston (SC). Stuck out 9 in 5ip on 8/23 and had 8Ks in 5ip on 7/27 for Charleston. 2003-Named D-Rays August pitcher of the month by going 3-1, 1.55 ERA, and beginning season with 30 shutout innings.

Machi, Jean-Obtained in Rule 5 draft from the Philadelphia Phillies. Signed by Phillies as non-drafted free agent in 2000. 2005-Best outing-4/17 Picked up win vs. Bakersfield 6IP, 2H, 2BB, 7K 2004-Pitched in VSL and held opponents to team low .195 avg. (2.18 ERA) 2003-Pitched in Batavia in NY-Penn League had a 2-0, 2.81 ERA @ home 2002-Was a combined 4-0 with ERA of 1.00 between VSL & GCL Phillies 2001-Was 8-3, 2.86 ERA for VSL Phillies. 2000-First year in Pro ball 2-2, 4.13 ERA 24ip, 23 Ks, 21 Hs

Peguero, Tony-Signed as Free Agent by D-Rays on 6/11 2003. 2005-After beginning the year as the Oaks closer was pushed back into middle relief and on 5/29 made his first start. So far has made 3 starts 1-1, 6.75. As a reliever 1-1-4, 4.91. Last time out-Best start, picked up win on 6/8 @ Modesto went 5 IP, 3H, 2R, 2BB, K, Best outing in relief-Picked up a win on 4/10 2IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 6K (retired all 6 TBF) 2004-Named the organizations Pitcher of the Year at Charleston. -Tied for team lead w/ 10 wins (10-6) and lead in 3.32 ERA. -BB only 22 in 133 ip. 2003-Struck out 55 batters in 56.2 ip while walking only 15 2002-Played for Princeton D-Rays 2000-2001-Played in Dominican Summer League (DSL)-2 season went a combined 9-4

Prochaska, Mike-Rays 16th round pick in 2002 draft. Went to NC State. 2005-Best outing 4/9 vs. SJ-5.2 IP, 4H, 1R, 2BB, 3K (first start of the year) 2004-Went 6-2,1.70 ERA for Bakersfield. -Was promoted to AA Montgomery in the Southern League in early June. 2003-In Charleston (SC) had 10th best ERA in SAL @ 2.98 2002-In Hudson Valley had 5th best SO/9.0ip ratio for a starter in NYPL (9.62). -Struck out 22 Batter in 11ip in last 2 starts of season for Renegades.

Salas, Juan-Signed as free agent by D-Rays in 1998 as an infielder. Was an intfielder until late last season when he was converted to a pitcher going 1-0, 4.82 ERA w/ 9.1 IP, 10H, 6 BB, 6K. 2005-Last time out 6/8 @ Modesto retired 9 of 10 BF going 3IP, 0R, 0H, BB, 7K Best outing 4/9 vs. SJ-2 IP, 0H, 0R, 1 BB, 3K 2004-Started with AA Montgomery and began season with 13 game hitting streak. -Was batting .246 3HR, 29 RBIs in 78 games before being transferred to Princeton to work as a pitcher where he went 1-0, 4.82 ERA. 2003-Split time between Orlando and Bakersfield and hit a combined .288 9HR 71 RBIs (including hitting .321 in 37 games at Bakersfield (137 Abs) 2002-In Bakersfield hit .323 4HR 25 RBI 2001-In Charleston had 7 HR and 62 RBIs (career highs) 2000-Rated by Baseball America as having the best infield arm in Rays System -Split season between Hudson Valley and Charleston 1999-Named an Appalachian League Top Ten Prospect by Baseball America

VanderMeer, Scott-Drafted by D-Rays in 15th Round in 1999 Draft. 2005- last time out-6/10 vs. Lancaster after allowing just 1 ER in 3 previous appearences 1 + IP (pitched to 4 batter in a second inning and did not record and out), 7R(5ER), 8H, (2HR), BB, K Best outing -3IP, 0R, 2H, 1BB, 1K 2004-Saved a Rays minor league high 22 saves for Charleston. 2003-Split time between Hudson Valley and Charleston. 2002-Missed entire entire season with Tommy John surgery on right elbow. 2001 & 2000-In Hudson Valley 1999-In Princeton

Wayne, Brett-Selected in Rule 5 draft form Dodger on 12/13 2004. Native Californian form Simi Valley, CA. Originally selected by Dodgers in 22nd round in 2002 Draft. 2005-Extended his scoreless in streak to start the season to 15. Last time out 5/28 vs. SJ went 2 IP, 2H, 2BB, K -Has allowed just 2R in 24.2 IP this year Best outing- 4/19 (15-11 W vs. Ports) went 3 IP, 1H, 1BB, 5K 2004-Converted to a full time pitcher stopping at Vero Beach and Columbus and stuck out 82 batters in 76.2ip. 2003-Played with South Georgia as both pitcher and hitter. Hit .268 2HR 29 RBIs also made 5 appearances as a pitcher going 1-0. 2002-Made Pro Debut as an infielder with GCL Dodgers

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