Former TinCaps and Wizards in Major League Baseball

 

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News release from the TinCaps:

Former TinCaps and Wizards in Major League Baseball
43 Fort Wayne Alumni in the Big Leagues during MLB’s First Half

(July 16, 2015) — Before they were stars, they were in the Fort. Forty-three former Fort Wayne TinCaps and Wizards played in the big leagues during the first half of the 2015 Major League Baseball season. Fort Wayne alums have appeared on the rosters of 21 of MLB’s 30 teams so far this year.

The list includes an original 1993 Wizard, LaTroy Hawkins, who was also the first Fort Wayne player to appear in the majors. At 42, Hawkins is the oldest player in Major League Baseball today, and one of only 16 pitchers to ever appear in 1,000-plus games.

Since Hawkins debuted for the Twins in 1995, 136 others have followed him from Fort Wayne to “The Show.” The number counts six former TinCaps who have broken through to the bigs this season.

“It’s always fun to follow these guys after their time with us in Fort Wayne,” TinCaps President Mike Nutter said. “While the appeal of Parkview Field has a lot to do with what’s going on off the field, on it, there’s a lot of talent.”

This year’s crop of future big-leaguers with the TinCaps enters Thursday night in first place in the Midwest League Eastern Division. The TinCaps host the Lake County Captains (Indians) at 7:05 on Friday. Fireworks will follow both games. Friday is Fairy Tale Princess “Knight” presented by Indiana Donor Network. Tickets are available online at TinCapsTickets.com, by calling 260-482-6400, or by visiting the Parkview Field Ticket Office.

Former TinCaps and Wizards with MLB Teams in First Half of 2015 Season

  1. INF Dean Anna (2009-10) – Cardinals
  2. P Anthony Bass (2009) — Rangers
  3. OF Mike Baxter (2005-06) – Cubs
  4. P Brad Brach (2009) – Orioles
  5. INF/OF Kyle Blanks (2006) – Rangers
  6. OF Michael Cuddyer (1998) – Mets
  7. P Jose De Paula (2010) – Yankees
  8. P Steve Delabar (2006-08) – Blue Jays
  9. INF Allan Dykstra (2009) – Rays
  10. INF Cole Figueroa (2009) – Yankees
  11. INF David Freese (2006) – Angels
  12. P Ernesto Frieri (2006-07) – Rays
  13. P Frank Garces (2012) – Padres
  14. P Brandon Gomes (2007-08) – Rays
  15. P Trevor Gott (2013) – Angels
  16. P Nick Greenwood (2009-10) – Cardinals
  17. INF Jedd Gyorko (2010) – Padres
  18. P LaTroy Hawkins (1993) – Rockies
  19. INF Chase Headley (2005) – Yankees
  20. C Austin Hedges (2012) – Padres
  21. C Nick Hundley (2005-06) – Rockies
  22. OF Torii Hunter (1994) – Twins
  23. P Colt Hynes (2008-09) – Blue Jays
  24. P Brandon Kintzler (2005) – Brewers
  25. P Corey Kluber (2008) – Indians
  26. P Mat Latos (2008-09) – Marlins
  27. C Jose Lobaton (2005-06) – Nationals
  28. INF Andy Parrino (2008-09) – Athletics
  29. P Jake Peavy (2000) – Giants
  30. P Oliver Perez (2001) – Diamondbacks
  31. INF Jace Peterson (2012) – Braves
  32. C A.J. Pierzynski (1995-96) – Braves
  33. P Kevin Quackenbush (2011) – Padres
  34. P Cesar Ramos (2005) – Angels
  35. INF Daniel Robertson (2009) – Angels
  36. P Joe Ross (2012-13) – Nationals
  37. INF Eric Sogard (2007) – Athletics
  38. P Joakim Soria (2006) – Tigers
  39. INF Cory Spangenberg (2011) – Padres
  40. P Matt Stites (2012) – Diamondbacks
  41. P Dale Thayer (2003) – Padres
  42. OF Will Venable (2006) – Padres
  43. P Matt Wisler (2012) – Padres

*As of July 16, 2015, 137 former Fort Wayne Wizards and TinCaps have played in the majors.

 

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