2016 Akron RubberDucks Game Notes

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1 2016 Akron RubberDucks Game Notes Akron RubberDucks (2-0) vs. Bowie Baysox (0-2) Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Game 3 Sunday, April 10, :05 p.m. Prince George s Stadium Bowie, MD Radio: WARF Fox Sports 1350 AM TuneIn Radio WARF iheart Channel Television: MiLB.TV Today s Starting Pitchers: Sun. 4/10, 2:05 P.M. at Bowie: Akron: RHP Michael Peoples (NR) Bowie: RHP Kevin Gausman (NR) Upcoming Games and Pitching Probables (subject to change): Mon. 4/11, 6:00 P.M. at Altoona: Akron: LHP Rob Kaminsky (NR) Altoona: LHP Cody Dickson (NR) Tue. 4/12, 6:00 P.M. at Altoona: Akron: RHP Dace Kime (NR) Altoona: RHP David Whitehead (NR) Wed. 4/13, 6:00 P.M. at Altoona: Akron: RHP Adam Plutko (1-0,0.00) Altoona: RHP Jason Creasy (0-0, 3.00) Thu. 4/14, 6:35 P.M. vs. Bowie: Akron: LHP Shawn Morimando (1-0, 3.00) Bowie: RHP David Hess (0-1, 6.75) RubberDucks News and Notes: Last Time Out Nellie Rodriguez belted a grand slam, and Shawn Morimando worked six strong innings in his first start of the season, as the Akron RubberDucks defeated the Bowie Baysox, 10-4, Friday night at Prince George s Stadium. Where We Stand The RubberDucks and Harrisburg Senators sit atop the EL West with identical 2-0 records. Season Series Today s game is the 3 rd of 21 scheduled meetings between Akron and Bowie. The Ducks are 2-0 in the season series so far. The RubberDucks -Were postponed last night at Bowie. A make-up date has not yet been announced. -Have collected 21 hits in the series, including five extra-base hits. -Have not committed an error in either of the first two games. -Have made the EL playoffs 15 times, most recently in Player Notes -RHP Antonio Romero made his Double-A debut Friday night and retired all six batters he faced in the 8 th and 9 th to record the save. -1B Nellie Rodriguez was 2-5 with a double and grand slam. He now has five RBI in the series. -RF Clint Frazier doubled off the right field wall in the first inning and later ran into the same wall making a great catch against Bowie s Glynn Davis in the second inning. Frazier finished with three hits on the night. -LF Bryson Myles singled in a run, walked and stole a base. -SS Eric Stamets was 3-5, with an RBI and run scored. He s now 5-9 in the series, along with flawless defense at SS. Transaction Wire The Indians have announced no roster moves affecting the RubberDucks so far today. On Deck The RubberDucks will travel to Altoona to begin a three-game series against the Curve on Monday evening at RubberDucks at a Glance Current Streak... W2 Longest Winning Streak... 2 (4/7-present) Division Standing... T1st Longest Losing Streak...NA Games Ahead/Behind Best Record Home Record Worst Record Road Record One-Run Games...0-0

2 Last Game Recap RubberDucks 10 Baysox 4 Friday, 4/8/16 Summary Nellie Rodriguez belted a grand slam, and Shawn Morimando worked six strong innings in his first start of the season, as the Akron RubberDucks defeated the Bowie Baysox, 10-4, Friday night at Prince George s Stadium. Turning Point The RubberDucks (2-0) held a 5-4 lead going to the ninth inning, but rallied to score five times off Bowie lefty Dennis Torres. After Torres walked in a run to make it 6-4, Rodriguez launched a grand slam to left field to blow the game open. It was Rodriguez s first homer of the year, and his second career grand slam in an Akron uniform. He was 2-5 on the night, also adding a double off the wall in the second inning. Winging It Morimando (1-0) was outstanding in his six innings of work. After allowing a two-run homer by Baysox first baseman Trey Mancini in the first inning, he allowed no further scoring. The 23-year-old lefty scattered four hits, walked three and struck out one. Reliever Antonio Romero earned his first save of the season by working the final two innings and retiring all six batters he faced. Duck Tales Akron battled back from the early 2-0 deficit with RBI singles by Bryson Myles in the second and Jeremy Lucas in the fourth. The Ducks took the lead for good in the fifth against David Hess (0-1) when Clint Frazier scored from third while Yandy Diaz was being tagged out in a rundown between first and second. Frazier was 3-4, with a double. Eric Stamets enjoyed another productive night, going 3-5, with an RBI. Notebook The RubberDucks had 11 hits and now have 21 in the first two games of the series Akron extended the lead to 5-2 in the sixth when Bowie right fielder Quincy Lattimore overran a fly ball by Todd Hankins for a three-base error, allowing Jordan Smith to score Stamets then drove in Hankins with a base hit Lattimore atoned in the eighth when he slugged a two-run homer off Jordan Cooper to make it 5-4 The Baysox (0-2) committed two errors, and now have five in the series Game time temperature was 50 degrees, but fell to 41 by the end of the game Time of game: 2:45 Attendance: 2,106. RubberDucks 2016 Field Staff #17 David Wallace, Manager A former catcher in the Indians minor league system, Wallace was named Akron s 15 th manager on December 20, The 2016 season is Wallace s third with the RubberDucks and sixth overall as a minor league manager. A former star football and baseball player at Vanderbilt University, Wallace enjoyed a seven-year minor league career, mostly with the Indians organization. He spent parts of three seasons as a player in Akron, appearing in 122 games with 17 homers and 54 RBI. After concluding his playing career, he spent two seasons as a major league staff assistant with the Indians before embarking on his managerial career with Mahoning Valley in #99 Tony Arnold, Pitching Coach A fixture in the Indians player development system for the last 24 years, the 2016 season marks Arnold s fourth stint as Akron pitching coach. He previously served in the same capacity from , 2008, and He began last season as the pitching coach at Class-A Lynchburg and finished at Triple-A Columbus, helping the Clippers to the International League title. Arnold s 2012 Akron Aeros staff crafted a franchise-record 3.03 ERA, and went on to claim the EL championship. A former All-American at the University of Texas, Arnold pitched in the major leagues with Baltimore in 1986 and #99 Steve Laker, Hitting Coach Laker returns to the Indians organization after spending the last five seasons as a coach and hitting coordinator in the Chicago White Sox system. A former Cleveland Indians catcher, Laker was a member of the Indians player development staff as the manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in 2007, and then the minor-league catching coordinator from He also served as the manager at AA Tennessee in the Mariners organization in After being drafted by Montreal in the sixth round of the 1988 draft out of Oxnard (CA) College, Laker went on to play parts of 11 seasons in the big leagues with the Expos, Orioles, Rays, Pirates and Indians, hitting a combined.226, with 11 homers and 79 RBI in 282 big league games. He appeared with the Indians as a player from Jeremy Heller, Trainer The 2016 season mark s Heller s third in Akron and his 12 th overall as a trainer in the Indians organization. He was named Athletic Trainer of the Year in the Carolina League in Scott Nealon, Strength and Conditioning Coach A native of Avon Lake, Ohio, and a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University, Nealon enters his sixth year as a strength coach in the Indians organization. He spent last season with Single-A Lynchburg. We Are the RubberDucks On October 29, 2013, team-owner Ken Babby stood before a capacity audience at the Akron Civic Theater and announced that the team would be known henceforth as the Akron RubberDucks. In addition to being symbolic of the fun, family-friendly brand of entertainment offered by minor league baseball, the name also honors Akron s long history as the Rubber Capital of the World. Brandiose Marketing of San Diego, California designed the team logo, colors, and various marks and insignias. Please note that for print coverage, RubberDucks is spelled as one word with a capital D. In broadcast coverage, referring to the team as the Ducks is an acceptable variation of the team s nickname.

3 RubberDucks Starting Pitcher #30 Michael Peoples RHP, 6-5, 195, Age 24 (9/5/91), Resides: Weatherford, TX Last time out: Making first start of the season. 5 th year pro. Owns a lifetime record of in the minor leagues. Has logged 100+ innings each of the last two seasons. Throws sinking fastball, slider, curve and change-up. Acquired by Indians in 14 th round of 2012 draft out of Western Oklahoma State College (Altus, OK). Helped Western Oklahoma win the 2011 NJCAA Division II World Series, going 6-1 with a 5.89 ERA and one save Season Highlights Spent entire season with Single-A Lynchburg, going 11-4 with a 3.42 ERA in 25 starts. Was 6-1 with a 1.78 ERA in 13 appearances in second half. Crafted a 4-0 record and 0.87 ERA in August and was named Indians Minor League Pitcher of the Month. His 11 wins ranked 2 nd in the Carolina League and 5 th in the Indians minor league system. Tossed a career-high innings. Started Lynchburg s playoff opener vs. Wilmington, 9/9, but lost a 6-1 decision (6.0 IP 7 H 2 ER 1 BB 9 K). Peoples 2016 Akron Game-By-Game Date Opp. Dec. Final IP H R ER HR BB K NP-S ERA Notable Making Double-A Debut

4 RubberDucks Hitters #7 Yandy Diaz 3B Age 24, Resides: Miami, FL, Acq: FA 13, College/HS: none Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 0-4, BB, RBI Series: 1-9, BB, 2 RBI Road Trip: 1-9, BB, 2 RBI Notes: 3 rd year pro Named an EL post and mid-season all-star Hit.315 with seven HR s and 55 RBI in 132 games for Akron Led EL in OBP (.412) and BB (78) Promoted to Triple-A Columbus for final four games of regular season and playoffs Ranks #14 on MLB.com s top 30 Indians prospects Native of Cuba who signed with Tribe, 9/20/13 Born in Villa Clara, Cuba. #4 Clint Frazier OF Age 21, Resides: Loganville, GA, Acq: 1 st Rd. 13, College/HS: Loganville (GA) HS Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 3-4, 2B, 2 R Series: 4-9, 2 2B, 2 R Road Trip: 4-9, 2 2B, 2 R Multi-Hit Games: 1 Multi-RBI Games: NA Last HR: NA Notes: 4 th year pro Spent all of 15 at Single-A Lynchburg, where he hit.285 with 16 HR s and 72 RBI in 133 games Led Carolina League in hits (143), doubles (36) and total bases (233) Ranks #2 on MLB.com s top 30 Indians prospects Was Tribe s #1 pick (5 th overall) in 2013 draft Named Gatorade National High School Player of the Year after his senior season. #8 Todd Hankins 2B Age 25, Resides: Oviedo, FL, Acq: 15 th Rd. 11, College/HS: Seminole State Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 0-3, BB, 2 R Series: 0-7, BB, 2 R Road Trip: 0-7, BB, 2 R Notes: 6 th year pro Hit.261 with six HR s and 36 RBI in 109 games for Akron in 15 Named an EL West all-star Belted pair of solo homers during 4-for-5 night, 5/14 at ALT Had 13-game hitting streak, 4/27-5/10 (19-63,.302) Did not play after 8/16 due to a broken finger Began college career with one season at University of Georgia. #12 Jeremy Lucas C Age 25, Resides: West Terre Haute, IN, Acq: 12 th Rd. 12, College/HS: Indiana State Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 1-4, RBI Series: 2-6, RBI, 2 BB Road Trip: 2-6, RBI, 2 BB Notes: 5 th year pro Spent all of 15 with Akron, hitting.239 with 2 HR s and 22 RBI in 68 games Had 10-game hitting streak, 8/22-9/4 (11-34,.324) On DL 7/13 8/18 (hip strain) Slugged first Double-A homer, 7/9, at BOW Played in five games for Akron in 13 Threw out three runners in AA debut, 4/14/13, at BOW Missouri Valley Conference POY as a junior in 12. #1 Yhoxian Medina INF Age 25, Resides: Caracas, VE, Acq: 38 th Rd. 11, College/HS: Southeastern Iowa CC Last Game: NA Series: Has not played Road Trip: Has not played Notes: 5 th year pro Spent most of 15 season at Single-A Lynchburg Hit.308 with 27 RBI in 57 games with Hillcats Missed two months due to left wrist sprain, 4/16-6/19 Promoted to Akron, 8/31 Collected first Double-A hit, 9/1 vs. ERI Was 4-10, with a double in four games with Ducks...Was a 1 st team junior college All-American as a sophomore in 11. #24 Alex Monsalve C Age 23, Resides: Boqueron, VE, Acq: FA 08, College/HS: none Last Game: NA Series: Has not played Road Trip: Has not played Notes: 8 th year pro Limited to just 26 games at Lynchburg in 15 due to lower back strain Hit.250 with one HR and 15 RBI Drove in a career-high 51 runs in 14 at Single-A Carolina Appeared in 21 games with Akron in 13, hitting.295 with a pair of HR s and eight RBI Signed as free agent at age 16. #23 Bryson Myles OF Age 26, Resides: Grand Prarie, TX, Acq.: 6 th Rd. 11, College/HS: Stephen F. Austin Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 1-4, RBI, SB, R Series: 2-7, HR, 2 RBI, SB, R Road Trip: 2-7, HR, 2 RBI, SB, R Multi-Hit Games: NA Multi-RBI Games: NA Last HR: 4/7 at BOW, Solo (Matusz) Notes: 6 th year pro Spent second consecutive year with Akron in 15 Set personal career high s in doubles (23), triples (5) and homers (9) Executed straight steal of home, 9/2 vs. ERI Hit for cycle, 8/25 at TRE Had 13-game hitting streak, 5/17-6/6 (18-47,.383) On DL, 4/22-30 (right hamstring pull) Led all of college baseball with 53 steals in 11.

5 #25 Nellie Rodriguez 1B Age 21, Resides: New York, NY, Acq.: 15 th Rd. 12, College/HS: Geo. Washington HS Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 2-5, GSHR, 4 RBI Series: 3-10, HR, 2B, 5 RBI Road Trip: 3-10, HR, 2B, 5 RBI Multi-Hit Games: 1 Multi-RBI Games: 1 Last HR: 4/8 at BOW, GSHR (Torres) Notes: 5 th year pro Lambasted GSHR at BOW, 4/8 Named Carolina League MVP in 15 after breakout season at Single-A Lynchburg Led CL in HR (17), RBI (84), and extra-base hits (51) Promoted to Akron and smashed GSHR in first AA at-bat, 8/11, at NH In 25 games, hit.118 with four HR s and 14 RBI Ranked #19 on MLB.com s list of top 30 Indians prospects. #9 Joe Sever OF Age 25, Resides: San Jose, CA, Acq: 21 st Rd. 12, College/HS: Pepperdine Last Game: NA Series: Has not played Road Trip: Has not played Notes: 5 th year pro Split 15 between Single-A Lynchburg and Akron Slugged a career-high 12 homers Hit.264 with 10 homers and 41 RBI in 82 games for Hillcats and.219 with two HR s and 13 RBI in 30 games with Ducks Clubbed first Double-A HR, 6/30 vs. BOW West Coast Conference POY as a college junior ( ) Nephew of NFL HOF QB John Elway. #39 Jordan Smith OF Age 25, Resides: Willmar, MN, Acq: 9 th Rd. 11, College/HS: St. Cloud State Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 1-5, R Series: 2-8, BB, R Road Trip: 2-8, BB, R Notes: 6 th year pro Spent second consecutive season with Akron in 15 Hit.257 with five HR s and 47 RBI in 126 games Also tied career-high with 18 stolen bases Drilled first-pitch GWHR in 9 th vs. ERI, 6/22 Socked two grand slams, 6/20 vs. ERI and 4/21 at REA On 7/27/14, hit for cycle at REA (4-5, 3 RBI) Named a Division II college All-American at St. Cloud State. #2 Eric Stamets SS Age 24, Resides: Columbus, OH, Acq.: TR 15, College/HS: Evansville Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 3-5, RBI, R Series: 5-9, RBI, SB, 4 R Road Trip: 5-9, RBI, SB, 4 R Multi-Hit Games: 2 Multi-RBI Games: NA Last HR: NA Notes: 5 th year pro Acquired via trade with Angels for MLB OF David Murphy, 7/28 Appeared in 62 games with Double-A Arkansas ( ) prior to trade Hit.197 with one HR and 12 RBI and zero errors in 33 games with Ducks Originally selected by Angels in the 6 th round of the 12 draft Native of Dublin, OH, and graduate of Dublin Scioto H.S. #6 Bradley Zimmer OF Age 23, Resides: La Jolla, CA, Acq: 1 st Rd. 14, College/HS: San Francisco Last Game: 4/8 at BOW, 0-4, HB Series: 2-9, 2B, 2 RBI, HB Road Trip: 2-9, 2B, 2 RBI, HB Multi-Hit Games: 1 Multi-RBI Games: 1 Last HR: NA Notes: 3 rd year pro Ranked as Indians top prospect by MLB.com Spent first half of 15 season at Single-A Lynchburg, hitting.305 with 10 HR s, 38 RBI and 32 steals in 77 games Promoted to Akron, 7/15 Hit.219 with six HR s and 24 RBI in 49 games with Ducks Played second half of season with stress fracture in right foot Mashed pair of solo HR s at NH, 8/12.

6 RubberDucks Relievers #20 Justin Brantley RHP Age 25, Resides: Hudson, NY, Acq: FA 14, College/HS: Sienna Last Appearance: NA Throws: FB, CUR, CH SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: NA IR/IRS: NA Notes: 3 rd year pro Spent all of 15 at Single-A Lynchburg Appeared in 39 games, all in relief Was 5-6 with a 2.84 ERA Fanned 65 batters in 69.2 innings Cousin of Indians OF Michael Brantley Went undrafted after college career, but drew free-agent contract offers from Cleveland, Baltimore and Cincinnati. #33 D.J. Brown RHP Age 25, Resides: Fredericksburg, VA, Acq: 39 th Rd. 12, College/HS: James Madison Last Appearance: NA Throws: FB, CUR, SL, CH SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: NA IR/IRS: NA Notes: 4 th year pro Currently with team, but not on active roster Missed time in spring training while attending the birth of first child Enjoyed breakout season at Single-A Lynchburg in 15, going 11-3 with a 3.95 ERA Finished season with Akron and compiled a 2-3 record and 3.26 ERA in five starts. #47 Jordan Cooper RHP Age 26, Resides: Berryton, KS, Acq: 9 th Rd. 10, College/HS: Wichita State Last Appearance: 4/8 at BOW, 1.0 IP 3 H 2 ER 1 HR 1 BB (Hold in 10-4 win) Throws: FB, CUT, CUR, SL, CH SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: 0/1 IR/IRS: NA Notes: 7 th year pro Spent most of 15 season at Triple-A Columbus, making 15 starts, and going 4-3 with a 4.18 ERA Also appeared in seven games with Akron, going 0-3 with a 4.75 ERA Tossed a career-high innings Has made 60 career appearances in an Akron uniform Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year in 10 at Wichita State. #22 J.P. Feyereisen RHP Age 23, Resides: Hudson, WI, Acq: 16 th Rd. 14, College/HS: UW-Stevens Point Last Appearance: 4/7 at BOW 1 IP 1 BB (Hold in 5-2 win) Throws: FB, SL, SPL SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: 1/1 IR/IRS: NA Notes: 3 rd year pro Saw action at both Single-A Lake County and Lynchburg in 15 Notched 10 saves in 16 games with LC Crafted a stellar 2.61 ERA in 30 games at Lynchburg, posting two saves Career ERA through two seasons is 1.63 Was regarded as top Division III prospect entering 14 draft Helped UW-Stevens Point to Division III World Series as a sophomore. #10 Perci Garner RHP Age 27, Resides: Dover, OH, Acq: FA 15, College/HS: Ball State Last Appearance: NA Throws: FB/SINK, CUR, SL, CH SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: NA IR/IRS: NA Notes: 7 th year pro Spent 15 season at Single-A Lynchburg after release by Phillies in spring training Worked in 18 games for Hillcats, going 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA Saw action in EL with Reading in 13 and 14 Was 1 st team All-MAC as a sophomore at Ball State in 10 Also played two years of FB at BSU Enjoyed prolific three-sport career at Dover (OH) HS. #34 Louis Head RHP Age 25, Resides: Katy, TX, Acq: 18 th Rd. 12, College/HS: Texas State Last Appearance: 4/7 at BOW (Hold in 5-2 win) 1.1 IP 1 BB Throws: FB, SL, CH SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: 1/1 IR/IRS: 1/0 Notes: 5 th year pro Spent all of 15 with Akron His 47 appearances ranked 2 nd on the team Was 3-3 with a 4.07 ERA and one save Had string of seven straight scoreless outings, 6/17-7/9 (11.1 IP) Also pitched for Akron in 14, going 1-1 with a 2.97 ERA and three saves. #40 Ben Heller RHP Age 24, Resides: Delevan, WI, Acq: 22 nd Rd. 13, College/HS: Olivet Nazarene Last Appearance: 4/7 at BOW (ND in 5-2 win) 1 IP 2 H 1 ER 1 HR 2 K Throws: FB, SL, CH SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: 0/1 IR/IRS: NA Notes: 4 th year pro Best fastball in Indians organization according to Baseball America Split 15 season between Single-A Lynchburg and Akron Was 0-2 with a 4.46 ERA and 12 saves in 36 games for Hillcats,,, Promoted to Akron, 8/1 Pitched in five games and allowed one run in six IP Recorded 4 K s in one inning at POR, 8/15 Season was cut short due to knee injury.

7 #37 Antonio Romero RHP Age 25, Resides: Santo Domingo, DO, Acq: FA 14, College/HS: none Last Appearance: 4/8 at BOW, 2 IP (Save in 10-4 win) Throws: FB, CUR, SL, CH SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: NA IR/IRS: NA Notes: 2 nd year pro Retired all six batters he faced for first AA save, 4/8 at BOW Spent 15 at Single-A Lynchburg Saw action in 27 games, including three starts, going 1-1 with a 2.47 ERA and two saves Made one appearance for Triple-A Columbus Former Serie Nacional player in Cuba Born in La Habana, Cuba Now lives in Dominican Republic. #26 Grant Sides RHP Age 26, Resides: Northport, AL, Acq: 12 th 11, College/HS: Samford Last Appearance: NA Throws: FB, CUR, SL, SPL SV/SVO: NA 1 st Batter Retired: NA IR/IRS: NA Notes: 6 th year pro Split 15 season between Akron and Single-A Lynchburg Appeared in 15 games with the RubberDucks, going 0-3 with a 3.91 ERA Also saw action in 19 games with the Hillcats, going 1-1 with a 2.59 ERA and seven saves Only allowed two HR s in 49.2 innings of work Following season, also pitched in the Arizona Fall League. RubberDucks to Host Eastern League All-Star Game July On May 19, 2015, The Akron RubberDucks announced that it has been selected by the Eastern League to host the 2016 Eastern League All-Star Game, set for Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Canal Park. This will be the first time the franchise has hosted the All-Star Game since it relocated to Northeast Ohio in The Eastern League All-Star festivities span two days, July 12-13, and will include a home run derby, autograph sessions, fireworks, and much more. A full schedule of events will be announced at a later date. Summa Health System is an official co-sponsor of the Eastern League All- Star Game and associated events. The All-Star Game is played between the top players from the Eastern League's Eastern and Western Divisions, with each team being represented with at least one pitcher and position player. The teams are selected through a combination of fan balloting and selections from managers, media, and team personnel. Tickets to the 2016 Eastern League All-Star Game are on sale now for July 13 game with the July 12 home run derby and accompanying events going on sale at a later date. Ticket prices are $18 for reserved seats, $10 for general admission, groups of 24 or more can get $15 reserved tickets, and Fowl Territory seats are $35, which includes a two-hour, all-you-can-eat picnic. Tickets can be purchased by calling the RubberDucks at or at Eastern League Umpires No. Name Resides Yr. 2 Richard Riley Alexandria, VA 4 th 3 Brian Peterson* Seaside Heights, NJ 5 th 4 Chris Graham Newmarket, Ontario 3 rd 5 Ben Levin Cincinnati, OH 5 th 6 Ryan Wills* Williamsburg, VA 6 th 7 Sean Ryan* Waunakee, WI 7 th 9 Paul Clemons* Oxford, KS 6 th 14 Randy Rosenberg Arlington, VA 5 th 17 Michael Wiseman* White Lake, MI 5 th 18 Jorge Teran Barquisimeto, VZ 6 th 20 Scott Costello Barrie, Ontario 5 th 28 Michael Provine Newtown, PA 5 th 33 Ryan Benson Danbury, CT 6 th 50 Charlie Ramos* Grand Rapids, MI 6 th 59 John Mang Youngstown, OH 4 th 64 Erich Bacchus Germantown, MD 5 th 76 Rich Grassa Lindenhurst, NY 4 th 98 Derek Gonzales Orem, UT 5 th *Crew Chief Akron Baseball: A Winning Tradition This is the 28 th season of Double-A baseball in Northeast Ohio, and the 20 th in downtown Akron. The franchise began as the Canton-Akron Indians in 1989, and then moved to Canal Park in Akron as the Aeros in Akron has made the Eastern League playoffs 15 times overall, and nine of the last 14 years. The team has captured four Eastern League titles 2003, 2005, 2009, and Notable alumni of the franchise include Victor Martinez, CC Sabathia, Grady Sizemore, Charles Nagy, Cliff Lee, Jhonny Peralta, Danny Salazar, Jaret Wright, and most recently, Francisco Lindor, Giovanny Urshela, and Bradley Zimmer.

8 2016 RubberDucks Day-By-Day # Date Opp. W/L Score Rec. Standing W/L/SV Time Att. Tot. Home Att. 1 4/7 at BOW W T-1 st / +1.0 Plutko/Ginkel/none 2:34 2, /8 at BOW W T-1 st / +1.0 Morimando/Hess/Romero 2:45 2,106 4/9 at BOW Postponed due to inclement weather. Make-up TBA.