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Spikes complete 2023 coaching staff

March 7, 2023

The State College Spikes 2023 coaching staff has been rounded out as former MLB pitcher Jerome Williams, along with former MLB draft picks Tim Battle Jr. and Jesus Azuaje, will serve under manager Dave Trembley for the upcoming MLB Draft League season. Williams comes to the Spikes as pitching coach

Cutters Coaching Staff Announced

March 7, 2023

Major League Baseball and the Williamsport Crosscutters have announced the coaching staff that will join second year manager Jesse Litsch in the dugout in 2023. Returning to the staff as hitting coach will be Ron Perodin. In 2022 he served as outfield and base running coach for Williamsport. Perodin currently

Thunder Alum Shawn Chacon Back as Pitching Coach in 2023

World Series Champ Darren Ford and Adonis Smith round out Jeff Manto’s coaching staff
February 28, 2023

(Trenton, NJ) – The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, are pleased to announce their new coaching staff for the 2023 season in the MLB Futures League under third-year manager Jeff Manto. 2006 Thunder alum Shawn Chacon returns for his second season as pitching coach after four Thunder pitchers

Draft League's 2023 managers set to take the helm

February 23, 2023

NEW YORK -- There will be plenty of Major League experience gracing MLB Draft League dugouts this summer, with five former MLB players and one former big league manager poised to helm the Draft League’s six teams. The six managers will bring more than 50 years of combined MLB experience

Jeff Manto Returns for Third Season as Thunder Manager

Trenton Baseball Hall of Famer led Thunder to League Championship in 2021
February 14, 2023

(Trenton, NJ) – The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, are excited to announce that Manager Jeff Manto is returning for his third season after leading the Thunder to the inaugural Futures League Championship in 2021 with a 30-18-8 record. The 9-year Major League veteran and Bristol, Pennsylvania native

Dave Trembley to return as Spikes manager in 2023

Former Baltimore Orioles skipper back for second season in Happy Valley
February 14, 2023

The State College Spikes will have a familiar face in the dugout this season as Dave Trembley, who managed the Baltimore Orioles from 2007-10 and brings over 35 years of experience coaching at nearly every level of baseball with him, will manage the Spikes for the second consecutive season. Trembley

Litsch Returns to the Cutters Dugout in ‘23

February 9, 2023

Major League Baseball and the Williamsport Crosscutters have announced that former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch will return for a second season as manager of the squad. He is the 15th manager in club history and becomes the 6th to lead the club for two or more seasons. In

David Carpenter named West Virginia Black Bears Manager

Fairmont-native, former WVU athlete will lead the Bears in third season of MLB Draft League
February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 – The West Virginia Black Bears are proud to announce David Carpenter has been appointed manager of the Black Bears for the 2023 MLB Draft League season. The West Virginia University alum and former Major League pitcher joins the organization as the sixth manager in Black Bears

Dmitri Young to Manage Scrappers for 2023 Season

February 2, 2023

Former Major Leaguer and two-time MLB All-Star, Dmitri Young will manage the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in the MLB Draft League during the 2023 season. Young was selected as the 4th overall pick in the 1991 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. During his13-year career in Major League Baseball, Young recorded

Heather Sahli Named Scrappers General Manager

January 30, 2023

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announce that Heather Sahli has been named the General Manager of the team. Sahli will be just the fourth General Manager in team history. Sahli has been with the Scrappers organization for nineteen seasons. She originally joined the Scrappers in 2001 as an Account Executive and

Fernandez, Capuano earn final MLB Draft League weekly honors

Adan Fernandez and Christian Capuano named Draft League Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively
September 8, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that West Virginia’s Adan Fernandez and Trenton’s Christian Capuano were named Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4. Fernandez, 23, earns his second straight Hitter of the Week nod after batting .364 (8-for-22)

Los Angeles Angels purchase contract of Ryan Langford

September 8, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that the Los Angeles Angels had purchased the contract of RHP Ryan Langford from the Frederick Keys. Langford is the fourth MLB Draft League player to have his contract purchased by a Major League club this season, joining fellow Keys pitcher RHP

Fernandez, Miner earn MLB Draft League weekly honors

August 30, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that West Virginia’s Adan Fernandez and Patrick Miner have been named Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of Aug. 22 to Aug. 28. It is the second time this season that the Black Bears have swept the Draft

Holt, Davenport earn MLB Draft League weekly honors

Travis Holt and Louis Davenport named Draft League Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively
August 23, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that Williamsport’s Travis Holt and State College’s Louis Davenport were named Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of Aug. 15 to Aug. 21. Holt, 23, garners Hitter of the Week honors after batting .545 (12-for-22) with nine runs

San Diego Padres sign international free agent Zack Qin

August 16, 2022

NEW YORK -- The San Diego Padres announced that the team had signed international free agent LHP Zack Qin. A native of Beijing, China, Qin pitched for the Frederick Keys in the MLB Draft League and the Appalachian League’s Burlington Sock Puppets this summer. He is the MLB Draft League’s

Baeza, Langford nab MLB Draft League weekly honors

Alex Baeza and Ryan Langford named Draft League Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively
August 16, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that Frederick’s Alex Baeza and Ryan Langford were named Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of Aug. 8 to Aug. 14. Baeza, 24, receives Hitter of the Week honors after batting .600 (6-for-10) with four home runs and

Milwaukee Brewers purchase contract of Jon Beymer

August 10, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that the Milwaukee Brewers have purchased the contract of RHP Jon Beymer from the State College Spikes. Beymer is the third MLB Draft League player and the first Spikes player to have his contract purchased by a Major League club. The Draft

Elliot, Meyer earn MLB Draft League weekly honors

Jack Elliot and Nick Meyer named Draft League Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively
August 9, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that West Virginia’s Jack Elliot and Williamsport’s Nick Meyer were named Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of Aug. 1-7. Elliot, 23, garners Hitter of the Week honors after batting .444 (8-for-18) with five doubles, one home run

New York Mets purchase contract of Jordan Geber

August 4, 2022

NEW YORK -- The MLB Draft League announced that the New York Mets had purchased the contract of RHP Jordan Geber from the Frederick Keys. Geber is the first Keys player and one of the first two players, alongside Joe Joe Rodriguez, in MLB Draft League history to have his