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This last segment will conclude the three part Meet the Maniacs Series and we will wrap up with the position players:

40 Man Roster - Part 3: Position Players



Catcher
C Carlton Fisk Jr (22, RHB)
2030 Stats: .240 20 HR 74 RBI (AA Medicine Hat)
Salary: Minor League Contract
GM's Comment: the son of former MLB'er Carlton Fisk, he was a 5th round draft pick 88th overall in 2028 out of Clearwater High School. His claim to fame is that he is an elite defensive catcher and he has won 3 consecutive gold glove awards (1 with short season A North Bay and two with AA Medicine Hat). Offensively his ratings suggest that he is a tick above average but he had a bit of a breakout season in AA last year belting 20 homeruns. His future is likely that of a backup catcher at the MLB level and he will likely be the #1 catcher for AAA Milton to start the season.


C Bobby Price (27, RHB)
2030 Stats: .266 10 HR 56 RBI (AAA Milton)
Salary: Minor League Contract
GM's Comment: A former 5th round pick by the Maniacs 101st overall in 2023 out of Cambridge High School. He is a terrible defensive catcher and doesn't have the offensive tools to overcome that. He is most likely nothing more than a backup at this point and with no other options he will be the backup on the MLB roster this season.


C Jesus Ruiz (30, LHB)
2030 Stats: .286 4 HR 44 RBI (Toronto)
Salary: $682,500 (arbitration)
GM's Comment: A former 3rd round pick by Edmonton in 2020, he was traded to Toronto in 2028 and has been the teams starting catcher ever since. He was the teams lone representative at the 2030 All Star game and is a premier defensive catcher. Offensively he won't hit a lot of homeruns but battles with the bat and puts a lot of balls in play. He will be the teams #1 catcher again this year and one of the leaders on and off the field for the Maniacs.


First Base


1B Eric Martin (33, Switch)
2030 Stats: .274 14 HR 59 RBI (Toronto)
Salary: $9,300,000 (Free agent in 2033)
GM's Comment: A 5th round pick of the Maniacs in the 2017 First Year Player Draft 83rd overall out of Oaks Christian High School. He Was the 2023 FCB Rookie of the Year winner, is a 3 time FCB All Star and won the 2029 Ozzie Smith Award for he best fielder at first base. He is not your prototypical power hitting first baseman, but he hits for a very good average and has a very patient approach at the plate. He is a fan favorite in Toronto and is one of the longest serving members left.


1B Juan Morales (29, RHB)
2030 Stats: .291 23 HR 70 RBI (AAA Milton)
Salary: Minor League Contract
GM's Comment: A 2nd round pick of the Maniacs in the 2024 First Year Player Draft 18th overall out of the University of Tennessee. He has spent his entire career in the Maniacs system and has been the starting first baseman for AAA Milton for the past 4 seasons. He is a slightly above average defensive first baseman and has a little more power than Eric Martin, but he has been blocked at the MLB level. At this point he is likely to be nothing more than a AAA regular and the Maniacs don't see him taking over for Martin anytime soon.


1B Eiji Onishi (25, LHB)
2030 Stats: .285 21 HR 64 RBI (AA Milton)
Salary: Minor League Contract
GM's Comment: A 10th round pick of the Jays back in 2027 he has tremendous power belting
74 homeruns across three minor league seasons highlighted by a monster season where he hit 42 in 2029 for A Kelowna. He is below average defensively and he is not very disciplined at the plate so is his pretty much an all or nothing type batter. At 25 he is getting a little old for AA but GM Ryan Stewart wants to keep him there to ensure that he is getting full time at bats. He could see AAA by the end of the season.


Second Base

2B Michael McConnell (28, RHB)
2030 Stats: .314 4 HR 19 RBI (AAA Milton)
Salary: Minor League Contract
GM's Comment: A 6th round pick of the Jays back in 2022, McConnell has been a Maniacs farm hand for his entire 9 year career. He has had a couple of brief callups with the Maniacs due to injuries at the MLB level. He has filled in adequately but doesn't have the offensive talent or the defensive ability (besides being very good at 1B) to stick at the MLB level. GM Ryan Stewart likes his ability and is happy to have him available at AAA Milton.


2B Jose Nieto (27, Switch)
2030 Stats: .270 4 HR 52 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $413,771 (Auto Renew)
GM's Comment: Nieto was a 4th round pick 80th overall by Vancouver out of LSU in 2026 and came over from Vancouver in a trade in 2029. He was impressive in his rookie season in Toronto and is a dynamite defender at second base. He will reprise his role as the everyday second baseman and the Maniacs are expecting big things out of him in his sophomore season.


Third Base


3B Daniel O'Neil (24, Switch)
2030 Stats: .171 5 HR 34 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $413,771 (Auto Renew)
GM's Comment: 4th round pick in 2026 by Vancouver and came over in a trade to Toronto in 2029. He struggled in his major league debut last season hitting to just a .171 tune in 68 games. He is a better defensive short stop and that may be his position in the long run. He might start the season in AAA Milton to get some more at bats to see if he can shake off a slow start last season.


3B Curt Harvey (28, Switch)
2030 Stats: .254 11 HR 79 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $413,771 (Auto Renew)
GM's Comment: 1st round pick 20th overall in 2025 out of Wake Forest by Toronto. He made his major league debut with the Maniacs in 2030 and put up some decent numbers. He has a good track record in the minors and was the AA Colonial League MVP in 2029. He doesn't hit for a lot of power but makes a lot of contact and gets on base quite a bit. He is expected to be the opening day third baseman and that could push #B Daniel O'Neil back down into AAA.


3B Hector Patino (36, RHB)
2030 Stats: .282 10 HR 50 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $1,500,000 (FA at the end of the season)
GM's Comment: Originally an 8th round pick 175th overall in the 2014 first year player draft by Chicago. He was acquired by the Maniacs in 2029 from Vancouver and has been the Maniacs starting 3B for the past 2 seasons. He looks like he will be relegated to a bench role with the club this season. GM Ryan Stewart likes what the veteran brings to the team but they really want to see what 3B Curt Harvey can do in his second full season. Rumour is he is on the trade block but this has yet to be confirmed.


Short Stop

SS Nicholas Sanchez (29, Switch)
2030 Stats: .215 0 HR 12 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $1,200,000 (Arbitration Eligible)
GM's Comment: The Halifax, Nova Scotia native was a 2nd round pick 41st overall by the Maniacs in the 2023 First Year Player Draft out of Joliette Junior College. He broke in with the club as the starting shortstop back in 2026 but found himself back in AAA in 2029 and parts of 2030. He is a decent defender and has good potential at the plate. GM Ryan Stewart likes his versatility and expects him to be the teams utility infielder and a valuable switch hitter off the bench.


SS Allan Wood (26, Switch)
2030 Stats: .316 0 HR 28 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $413,771 (Auto Renew)
GM's Comment: A former 1st round pick 19th overall in 2024 out of Pueblo High School by Vancouver, he was acquired by the Maniacs in a massive deal in 2029. He does not possess a lot of power but is good at putting the ball in play and does not strike out a ton. He put up some good numbers in his first pro season last year hitting .316 and like a number of other Maniacs GM Ryan Stewart is expecting him to make some strides forward heading into his second professional season.


Outfielders

LF Ernest McGuire (23, Switch)
2030 Stats: .214 6 HR 34 RBI (AAA Milton)
Salary: Minor League Contract
GM's Comment: He was a 7th round pick in 2027 by the Maniacs and spent the entire 2030 season with AAA Milton. He won the AAA Gold Glove award in 2030 and has premier defensive skills. He is quick on the bases and can steal easily. The problem is he has trouble getting on base. He is a free swinger that doesn't take a lot of walks and he strikes out way too much. He is likely ticketed for AAA Milton to start the 2031 season.


LF Juan Diaz (27, LHB)
2030 Stats: .273 14 HR 68 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $413,771 (Arbitration Eligible)
GM's Comment: A former 5th round pick 91st overall in 2023 by the Chicago Southpaws out of Lubbock High School. He was claimed off waivers from Chicago in 2029 by the Maniacs and has done a decent job as the teams starting left fielder hitting .273 in 139 games last season. He is above average defensively but his eye and discipline at the plate will keep him from being an elite talent at the MLB level.


LF Denver Smart (37, LHB)
2030 Stats: .275 28 HR 99 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $8,750,000 (Auto Renew)
GM's Comment: He is a former 1st round pick 3rd overall by the San Antonio Bulls back in 2016 out of Texas A&M. He was dealt to the Maniacs back in 2026 and has been the teams offensive leader since. He is a 5 time All Star and a fan favorite among Maniacs fans. He is starting to decline both offensively and defensively and is in the last year of a 5 year contract so he presents an interesting case for the Maniacs. Will he be resigned or possibly moved by the trade deadline this season.


CF Larry Navarro (24, LHB)
2030 Stats: .275 28 HR 88 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $413,771 (Arbitration)
GM's Comment: Navarro was the 7th overall pick in the 2028 draft by the Maniacs out of the University of Victoria. He was a 2030 All Star and he took home the 2030 Ozzie Smith Award winner in centerfield. He is a complete package and is easily a bright part of the Maniacs future. He is the teams franchise player and will be a focal point of the Maniacs rebuild.


CF Nicholas Morris (24, LHB)
2030 Stats: .245 15 HR 49 RBI (AA Medicine Hat)
Salary: Minor League Contract
GM's Comment: A 5th round pick 86th overall by the Maniacs in 2029 out of Clemson University. He has spent 3 years in Toronto's system and spent all of last season in AA Medicine Hat. He has some really good homerun power but struggles to make contact and strikes out a lot. He is very strong defensively and has a very strong arm. His future is likely that of a 4th outfielder who could be a capable backup at the MLB level. He won't make the team out of Spring this year as the Maniacs would like him to get some at bats in AAA.


RF Francisco Ramirez (36, RHB)
2030 Stats: .252 5 HR 21 RBI(Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $1,075,805 (Free Agent in 2032)
GM's Comment: Ramirez was the 19th overall pick in the 2014 first year player draft by the New York Neptunes and was traded to Toronto in 2019. He was the teams starting right fielder until the 2029 season when he was moved into a back up roll with the club. He is way below average defensively and will be used as a 5th outfielder and DH at times this season. He is signed for 1 more season after this but at a very reasonable price tag.


RF Dalton Gorman (29, LHB)
2030 Stats: .256 19 HR 61 RBI (Toronto Maniacs)
Salary: $750,000 (Arbitration Eligible)
GM's Comment: Gorman was a 4th round pick 81st overall in 2023 out of Bowmanville-Newcastle College by the Maniacs and has spent parts of 4 seasons with the Maniacs dating back to 2027. He was installed as the everyday right fielder last season and did a very nice job. He isn't flashy offensively but gets on base at a decent clip and he has some pop belting 19 homeruns in 433 at bats last season. Defensively he can play both outfield corners with gold glove calibre and has a very strong arm. He will be the teams opening day right fielder when the 2031 regular season starts.


Overall Analysis

The offence has a number of very good looking young hitters in there and overall they play some good defence which should help out a shaky pitching staff. Since I took over in 2029 my focus in the draft has been to rebuild the starting rotation depth and I may have neglected some other areas. I will have to start looking for replacements for Denver Smart and Francisco Ramirez as the two veterans are both getting close to the ends of their careers. It will be harder to replace Smart as he is a leader and fan favorite in Toronto.


Up Next: A look at the Maniacs top prospects