Wingnuts Announce Opening Day Roster
Published on May 18, 2016 under American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WICHITA, Kans. - The Wichita Wingnuts finalized their Opening Day roster on Wednesday, trimming the 26-man spring training roster down to the 23 who will suit up for Thursday's 2016 season opener against the Lincoln Saltdogs. The roster is littered with familiar faces to Wichita fans as 12 of the 23 have suited up for the Wingnuts in previous seasons.
To get down to 23, Wichita released catcher Tyler Brown and right-hander Robert Mosebach, and placed lefty Santos Rodriguez on the inactive list.
Of the 12 players returning from previous seasons to Wichita, six are pitchers and six are position players. The six pitchers include veteran starters Anthony Capra, Tim Brown, and Jon Link, as well as Alex Boshers, Eddie Medina, and Frankie Reed.
On the position player side, the returners are led by 2014 American Association Player of the Year Brent Clevlen. Joining Clevlen are Brent Dean, Dustin Geiger, Harrison Kain, T.J. Mittelsteadt, and Leo Vargas.
In Thursday's opener, the Wingnuts will send righty Jon Link to the hill to face fellow veteran right-hander Shairon Martis of the Lincoln Saltdogs. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The game will be broadcast on 1410 AM KGSO and online at wichitawingnuts.com.
2016 Wingnuts Signings
RHP Alex Boshers
RHP Tim Brown
LHP Anthony Capra
INF Matt Chavez
OF Brent Clevlen
INF Zack Cox
C Brent Dean
INF Dustin Geiger
RHP Seth Harvey
OF Harrison Kain
LHP Charlie Leesman
RHP Jon Link
RHP Eddie Medina
INF/OF T.J. Mittelstaedt
RHP Jesse Pratt
OF Richard Prigatano
LHP Frankie Reed
LHP Santos Rodriguez
RHP Richard Ruff
C/OF Brennen Salgado
INF Christian Stringer
LHP Andrew Taylor
INF Tyler Urps
INF Leo Vargas
The ninth season of Wichita Wingnuts baseball begins on Thursday, May 19th at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium against the Lincoln Saltdogs. For information on season tickets, group outings, and party packages, call the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com.
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