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gehrig38 · 12-05-2025, 08:32 PM

CATCHERS
John Davis LHH (24) 200K
Games 40th ranked prospect. Bad is still developing and he had a great spring hitting .314/.364/.373. Was thinking he'd handle righties mostly but skipper doesn't see it that way. Davis will spell Holbert vs RHP and sit vs lefties. He's a tick above average defensively, across the board. Doesn't have huge pop but his bat will be his calling card. Was taken 2nd overall in 2004.

Matt Holbert RHH (32) 1.54 million
His .369 OBP and 14 HR's on an abysmal team stood out. Unstoppable work ethic. + defender in all facets. Got two more seasons of club control.

INFIELD
Brent Hofferber LHH (25) 200K 1B/3B/LF
Had a monster spring hitting .367/.431/.653. Will take over at 1B for the departed Aaron Knight. Long way to go before he's done getting better but figures to be a middle of the order bat when all is said and done.

Dan O'Sullivan RHH (28) 720K 1B/2B
Will hit at the top somewhere. Stole 40 of 52 last year hitting .303. Led the league in 3B in 2008 (10). hit 43 2B last year. Good defender who could play on the left side in a pinch.

John Watson LHH (24) 200K 2B/SS
Rule 5 pick who hit his way onto the roster. Hit .357/.400/.536 and made an impression with his work habits. Has a chance to be a very good player, most likely an extra infielder (as a floor) but could surprise folks.

Fosco Busto RHH (36) 3.68 million 1B/3B
Gym rat who's just a consistent presence. Signed through 2011 as he enters his 14th season in the ABL. Has a cult following around the league. Had a career worst .318 OBP last year but hit 16 HR while driving in 90. He's more likely to DH and play some 1B, spelling at 3B if need be where his legs have started to go. A two time all-star and 2 time silver slugger winner (at 1B and 3B once each) he also won a gold glove at 1B in '99. Someone we'd love to have remain in the organization when he hangs it up.

Blake Fischer LHH (26) 200K 2B/3B/SS
A minor league signing last winter who snuck up on everyone with a solid spring. His defensive versatility was the deciding factor as he can man all three spots as a + defender. A max effort guy who has elite contact skills, fanning just 18 times in 256 PA in AAA last year. He'll be a LH bat off the bench and possibly a late inning defensive guy.

Travis Hampton LHH (25) 200K 1B/2B/SS
Our best option at short. Stole 28 of 37 last year and has ++ tools as a defender. A little progression left with the bat but our scouts say he's a 7-8 hitter at his top end. Hit .269/.322/.400 in 115 games here last year with 31 2B and 7 HR's. Work ethic is never in question.

OUTFIELD
Joel George RHH (32) 870K LF/RF
3 time gold glove winner coming off a great season where he hit .293/.363/.430. Skipper says he's most comfortable with the veteran hitting in the 3 hole to start the year given his makeup and the knowledge he won't put too much pressure on himself. Had a down spring (.222) but is healthy to start the year. Joel is a local legend in Phoenix and well known and respected around the league.

Bobby Wilson LHH (26) 200K LF/RF
Another youngster who hit his way onto the team this spring (.295/.333/.455). Has hit 30 HR's over the last 2 years in AAA Fresno. ++ Speed who is still maturing as a hitter. Our guys say he has 30+ HR power. The bigger piece here is he brings as much off the field as on. A true leader in the clubhouse.

Craig Selmon RHH (26) 200K LF/CF/RF
Acquired from Brooklyn during the flurry of deals at the winter meetings. Had a great spring hitting .314/.364/.471. Our best defensive option in CF but a ++ defender on the corners too. Elite baserunner with decent pop. Hit 19 HR with Seattle in 2008. 4 years of club control left.

Josh Zuelsdorf RHH (25) 200K LF/CF/RF
A 2004 5th rounder (100th overall) who's nearing the end of the rope. Was fined twice this spring for late arrivals. Can play all three spots but his arm is suited to left. Off the record I'll be looking to move this kid early and often.

Ryan Roth Switch (28) 1.42 million LF/CF/RF
2009 gold glove winner in left. Good guy on and off the field. Well liked and well known around the league. A tic better from the left side than the right. Last year he was 11-25 in SB attempts so we're going to tone that down this year. Has 52 2B's over the past 2 years with 24 HR and 128 RBI.

12-05-2025, 08:32 PM	#36
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,588	Hitters CATCHERS John Davis LHH (24) 200K Games 40th ranked prospect. Bad is still developing and he had a great spring hitting .314/.364/.373. Was thinking he'd handle righties mostly but skipper doesn't see it that way. Davis will spell Holbert vs RHP and sit vs lefties. He's a tick above average defensively, across the board. Doesn't have huge pop but his bat will be his calling card. Was taken 2nd overall in 2004. Matt Holbert RHH (32) 1.54 million His .369 OBP and 14 HR's on an abysmal team stood out. Unstoppable work ethic. + defender in all facets. Got two more seasons of club control. INFIELD Brent Hofferber LHH (25) 200K 1B/3B/LF Had a monster spring hitting .367/.431/.653. Will take over at 1B for the departed Aaron Knight. Long way to go before he's done getting better but figures to be a middle of the order bat when all is said and done. Dan O'Sullivan RHH (28) 720K 1B/2B Will hit at the top somewhere. Stole 40 of 52 last year hitting .303. Led the league in 3B in 2008 (10). hit 43 2B last year. Good defender who could play on the left side in a pinch. John Watson LHH (24) 200K 2B/SS Rule 5 pick who hit his way onto the roster. Hit .357/.400/.536 and made an impression with his work habits. Has a chance to be a very good player, most likely an extra infielder (as a floor) but could surprise folks. Fosco Busto RHH (36) 3.68 million 1B/3B Gym rat who's just a consistent presence. Signed through 2011 as he enters his 14th season in the ABL. Has a cult following around the league. Had a career worst .318 OBP last year but hit 16 HR while driving in 90. He's more likely to DH and play some 1B, spelling at 3B if need be where his legs have started to go. A two time all-star and 2 time silver slugger winner (at 1B and 3B once each) he also won a gold glove at 1B in '99. Someone we'd love to have remain in the organization when he hangs it up. Blake Fischer LHH (26) 200K 2B/3B/SS A minor league signing last winter who snuck up on everyone with a solid spring. His defensive versatility was the deciding factor as he can man all three spots as a + defender. A max effort guy who has elite contact skills, fanning just 18 times in 256 PA in AAA last year. He'll be a LH bat off the bench and possibly a late inning defensive guy. Travis Hampton LHH (25) 200K 1B/2B/SS Our best option at short. Stole 28 of 37 last year and has ++ tools as a defender. A little progression left with the bat but our scouts say he's a 7-8 hitter at his top end. Hit .269/.322/.400 in 115 games here last year with 31 2B and 7 HR's. Work ethic is never in question. OUTFIELD Joel George RHH (32) 870K LF/RF 3 time gold glove winner coming off a great season where he hit .293/.363/.430. Skipper says he's most comfortable with the veteran hitting in the 3 hole to start the year given his makeup and the knowledge he won't put too much pressure on himself. Had a down spring (.222) but is healthy to start the year. Joel is a local legend in Phoenix and well known and respected around the league. Bobby Wilson LHH (26) 200K LF/RF Another youngster who hit his way onto the team this spring (.295/.333/.455). Has hit 30 HR's over the last 2 years in AAA Fresno. ++ Speed who is still maturing as a hitter. Our guys say he has 30+ HR power. The bigger piece here is he brings as much off the field as on. A true leader in the clubhouse. Craig Selmon RHH (26) 200K LF/CF/RF Acquired from Brooklyn during the flurry of deals at the winter meetings. Had a great spring hitting .314/.364/.471. Our best defensive option in CF but a ++ defender on the corners too. Elite baserunner with decent pop. Hit 19 HR with Seattle in 2008. 4 years of club control left. Josh Zuelsdorf RHH (25) 200K LF/CF/RF A 2004 5th rounder (100th overall) who's nearing the end of the rope. Was fined twice this spring for late arrivals. Can play all three spots but his arm is suited to left. Off the record I'll be looking to move this kid early and often. Ryan Roth Switch (28) 1.42 million LF/CF/RF 2009 gold glove winner in left. Good guy on and off the field. Well liked and well known around the league. A tic better from the left side than the right. Last year he was 11-25 in SB attempts so we're going to tone that down this year. Has 52 2B's over the past 2 years with 24 HR and 128 RBI. __________________ The Chicago Iron Pigs 2012-2024 The IBL's first 13 years The Alaska Avalanche 2024-2030 Moving on to my birthplace The San Antonio Silver Stars 2030-2034 From one big state, Alaska, to another, Texas!