Lake County Captains in Major League Baseball (2024)

Lake County Captains who have appeared in a major-league game, in order of major-league debut:

1. FAUSTO CARMONA/ROBERTO HERNANDEZ

Born: Aug. 30, 1980

Height, weight: 6-4, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: R/R

Major-league debut: April 15, 2006 with Indians (was called up in 2005, but did not appear in a game)

With the Captains: 2003, under the name Fausto Carmona. Won the Bob Feller award as the Indians’ best pitcher in the minor leagues. … Was a South Atlantic League All-Star. … Led the league in wins (17) and ERA (2.06)

2. KEVIN KOUZMANOFF

Born: July 25, 1981

Height, weight: 6-1, 210

Position: Third base

Bats/throws: R/R

Major-league debut: Sept. 2, 2006 with Indians. Was traded to San Diego on Nov. 8, 2006

With the Captains: 2004. Was a South Atlanic League All-Star. … Finished second in the league in batting (.330), fourth in hits (156) and tied for fourth with 35 doubles.

3. JUAN LARA

Born: Jan. 26, 1981

Height, weight: 6-2, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: R/L

Major-league debut: Sept. 8, 2006 with Indians

With the Captains: 2003. Appeared in 16 games, including three starts, and was 1-4 with a 5.00 ERA.

4. ED MUJICA

Born: May 10, 1984

Height, weight: 6-2, 220

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: R/R

Major-league debut: June 21, 2006 with Indians

With the Captains: 2004. Was 7-7 with a .465 ERA in 26 appearances. … Started 19 games and won his last three starts.

5. RAFAEL PEREZ

Born: May 15, 1982

Height, weight: 6-3, 185

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: L/L

Major-league debut: April 20, 2006 with Indians

With the Captains: 2004. Was 7-6 with a 4.85 ERA after losing his first five decisions. … Was called up to Kinston to make an appearance in the Carolina League playoffs Sept. 3

6. BEN FRANCISCO

Born: Oct. 23, 1981

Height, weight: 6-1, 190

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: R/R

Major-league debut: May 1, 2007 with Indians

With the Captains: 2003. Hit .287 in 80 games after missing the first two months because of surgery on his left hand. … Had 11 homers and 48 RBI.

7. AARON LAFFEY

Born: April 15, 1985

Height, weight: 6-foot, 185

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: L/L

Major-league debut: Aug. 4, 2007 with Indians

With the Captains: 2004-5. Was 7-7 with a 3.22 ERA in 25 apperances (23 starts) in 2005. … ERA was eighth-best in the South Atlantic League that year, and he was an SAL All-Star. … Started with the Captains in 2004 and finished with Mahoning Valley.

8. BRIAN BARTON

Born: April 25, 1982

Height, weight: 6-3, 185

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: R/R

Major-league debut: April 1, 2008 with Cardinals

With the Captains: 2005. … Batted .414 in 35 games. … 19 of his 55 hits were for extra bases, and he had 32 RBI in 133 at-bats.

9. JOHN VAN EVERY

Born: Nov. 27, 1979

Height, weight: 6-1, 190

Position: Outfielder

Bats/throws: L/L

Major-league debut: May 14, 2008 with Red Sox

With the Captains: 2003. … Batted .193 in 59 games with five home runs and 24 RBI.

10. MICHAEL AUBREY

Born: April 15, 1982

Height, weight: 6-foot, 195

Position: First base

Bats/throws: L/L

Major-league debut: May 17, 2008 with Indians

With the Captains: 2003. … Debuted June 18, two days after signing pro contract. … Suffered a strained quad the next night and was placed on the DL for a month. … Had a 10-game hitting streak. … Hit. 385 over the last 29 games of the season. … Had a .994 fielding percentage.

11. MAX RAMIREZ

Born: Oct. 11, 1984

Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 175

Position: Catcher

Bats/throws: R/R

Major-league debut: June 22, 2008 with Rangers

With the Captains: 2006. Was acquired from Atlanta in the Bob Wickman trade on July 20, 2006. Was a South Atlantic League All-Star with Rome before coming to the Captains. … Hit .292 with 13 home runs and 63 RBI combined with Rome and the Captains.

12. ARGENIS REYES

Born: Sept. 25, 1982

Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 165

Position: Infielder

Bats/throws: S/R

Major-league debut: July 3, 2008 with Mets

With the Captains: 2005. Made the South Atlantic League All-Star team. … Had a batting average of .322 with 102 hits in 71 games.

13.TREVOR CROWE

Born: Nov. 17, 1983

Height, weight: 6-foot, 190

Position: Outfielder

Bats/throws: S/R

Major-league debut: April 9, 2009 with Indians

With the Captains: 2005-06. Played in 44 games in ‘05 and two in ‘06. Hit .258 in ‘05 with 23 RBI and eight doubles.

14.TONY SIPP

Born: July 12, 1983

Height, weight: 6-foot, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: L/L

Major-league debut: April 22, 2009 with Indians

With the Captains: 2005. Was 4-1 with a 2.22 ERA in 13 appearances (12 starts) at the start of the season before being promoted to Kinston. Started the season with 22 consecutive scoreless innings.

15.LUIS PERDOMO

Born: April 27, 1984

Height, weight: 6-0, 170

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left/right

Major-league debut: April 25, 2009 with Padres

With the Captains: 2007. Was one of three pitchers who combined on the first no-hitter in Captains history on June 24, 2007. … Went 4-6 with a 3.27 ERA in 66 innings over 56 appearances. … Struck out 81 and walked 26.

16.CHRIS GIMENEZ

Born: Dec. 27, 1982

Height, weight: 6-2, 200

Position: Catcher/infielder

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: June 3, 2009 with Indians

With the Captains: 2005-06. Batted .234 with 13 homers and 66 RBI in 2005. Had 11 home runs and 40 RBI while batting .255 in 2006.

17.JEFF STEVENS

Born: July 10, 2009

Height, weight: 6-2, 205

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: July 10, 2009 with Indians

With the Captains: 2006-7. Batted .228 with 11 doubles and 36 RBI in 2006

18.J.D. MARTIN

Born: Jan. 2, 1983

Height, weight: 6-4, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: July 20, 2009

With the Captains: 2006. Was 7-3 with a 4.42 ERA in 16 appearances (15 starts).

19.WYATT TOREGAS

Born: December 2, 1982

Height, weight: 5-11, 200

Position: Catcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Aug. 1, 2009 with Indians

With the Captains: 2005. Batted .231 with five home runs and 42 RBI in 104 games.

20.NIUMAN ROMERO

Born: Jan. 24, 1985

Height, weight: 6-1, 190

Position: Infielder

Bats/throws: Switch/right

Major-league debut: Sept. 8, 2009 with Indians

With the Captains: 2006-7. Batted .228 with 11 doubles and 36 RBI in 2006

21.FRANK HERRMANN

Born: May 30, 1984

Height, weight: 6-4, 220

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: June 4, 2010

With the Captains: 2006. Was 4-6 with a 3.90 ERA in 26 appearances, all starts.

22.JEANMAR GOMEZ

Born: February 10, 1988

Height, weight: 6-3, 170

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: July 18, 2010

With the Captains: 2007. Was 11-7 with a 4.80 ERA in 27 appearances, all starts. The 27 starts were fifth in the South Atlantic League.

23.JOSH TOMLIN

Born: Oct. 19, 1984

Height, weight: 6-1, 175

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: July 27, 2010 with Indians

With the Captains: 2007. Was 10-3 with a 3.30 ERA in 26 appearances (15 starts). Was a South Atlantic League All-Star.

24.VINNIE PESTANO

Born: Feb. 20, 1985

Height, weight: 6-1, 205

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Sept. 23, 2010 with Indians

With the Captains: 2008. Was 1-1 with a 1.55 ERA and 15 saves in 29 appearances.

25.BRAD SNYDER

Born: May 25, 1982

Height, weight: 6-3, 200

Position: Outfielder

Bats/throws: Left/left

Major-league debut: Sept. 7, 2010 with Cubs

With the Captains: 2004. Hit .280 with 10 home runs and 54 RBI in 79 games.

26.JOSH JUDY

Born: Feb. 9, 1986

Height, weight: 6-4, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: May 22, 2011 with Indians

With the Captains: 2008. Was 12-1 with a 3.51 ERA, all in relief. Struck out 80 and walked 25 in 74 1/3 innings.

27.JOSE CONSTANZA

Born: Sept. 1, 1983

Height, weight: 5-9, 190

Position: Outfielder

Bats/throws: Switch/left

Major-league debut: July 29, 2011 with Braves

With the Captains: 2005-6. Played in 23 games in 2005 and 44 in ‘06. Batted .277 with five doubles, a triple, one home run and nine RBI in 159 at-bats in ‘06. Also had 19 stolen bases that year.

28.JERAD HEAD

Born: Nov. 15, 1982

Height, weight: 6-0, 211

Position: Infielder/outfielder

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Aug. 28, 2011 with Indians

With the Captains: 2006. Played in one game. Was 0-for-4 with a run scored.

29.NEIL WAGNER

Born: Jan. 1, 1984

Height, weight: 6-0, 195

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Aug. 30, 2011 with A’s

With the Captains: 2007. Was 1-4 with a 3.68 ERA in 34 appearances. Combined with Hector Rondon on a no-hitter.

30.NICK HAGADONE

Born: Jan. 1, 1986

Height, weight: 6-5, 230

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left/left

Major-league debut: Sept. 1, 2011 with Indians

With the Captains: 2009. Was 0-1 with a 2.45 ERA in five appearances, all starts, after coming over from Greenville.

31.JOHN GAUB

Born: April 28, 1985

Height, weight: 6-2, 210

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right/left

Major-league debut: Sept. 12, 2011 with Cubs

With the Captains in 2008. Was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 34 games pitched, all out of the bullpen. He recorded two saves and struck out 100 batters in 64 innings pitched.

32.CODY ALLEN

Born: Nov. 20, 1988

Height, weight: 6-1, 210

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: July 20, 2012 with Indians

With the Captains: 2011. Was 2-0 in seven appearances, all relief. Struck out 28 in 17 innings.

33.MATT McBRIDE

Born: May 23, 1985

Height, weight: 6-2, 215

Position: Right field, first base

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Aug. 4, 2012 with Rockies

With the Captains: 2007-08. Played in 105 games in 2007, batting .283 with eight home runs and 66 RBI. Batted .308 in 11 games in 2008.

34.CHRIS ARCHER

Born: Sept. 26, 1988

Height, weight: 6-3, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: June 20, 2012 with Rays

With the Captains: 2007-08. Appeared in one game in 2007. In 2008, was 4-8 in 27 starts, with a 4.29 ERA.

35.CORY BURNS

Born: Oct. 9, 1987

Height, weight: 6-0, 205

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Aug. 4, 2012 with Padres

With the Captains: 2010. Was 0-0 with a 2.30 ERA in 14 appearances. Struck out 25 in 15 2/3 innings.

36.HECTOR RONDON

Born: Feb. 26, 1988

Height, weight: 6-3, 180

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: April 3, 2013 with Cubs

With the Captains: 2007. Was 7-10 in 27 starts. Struck out 113 in 136 innings with a 4.37 ERA. Combined with Neil Wagner on a no-hitter.

37.T.J. McFARLAND

Born: June 8, 1989

Height, weight: 6-3, 220

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: April 6, 2013 with Orioles

With the Captains: 2009. Was 9-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 25 appearances (23 starts). Also had a save in 120 2/3 innings.

38.STEVEN WRIGHT

Born: Aug. 30, 1984

Height, weight: 6-1, 220

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: April 23, 2013 with Red Sox

With the Captains: 2007. Was 4-7 with a 4.61 ERA in 14 appearances (all starts)

39.VIDAL NUNO

Born: July 26, 1987

Height, weight: 5-11, 195

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: April 29, 2013 with Yankees

With the Captains: 2010. Was 6-8 in 21 appearance (16 starts). ERA was 4.96.

40.MATT LANGWELL

Born: May 6, 1986

Height, weight: 6-2, 220

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: June 2, 2013, with Indians

With the Captains: 2009. Was second in the South Atlantic League with 11 holds in 45 appearances. Record was 1-4 with a 1.97 ERA.

41.PRESTON GUILMET

Born: July 27, 1987

Height, weight: 6-2, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: July 10, 2013, with Indians

With the Captains: 2010. Was 4-1 with a 2.25 ERA and 11 saves.

42.DANNY SALAZAR

Born: Jan. 11, 1990

Height, weight: 6-0, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: left, right

Major-league debut: July 11, 2013, with Indians

With the Captains: 2009/2010/2011. Won five games in 2009 while making 21 appearances, 20 starts. Started seven games for the Captains in 2010 before suffering an arm injury. Pitched in three games for the Captains in 2011 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

43. C.C. LEE

Born: Oct. 21, 1986

Height, weight: 5-11, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: July 14, 2013, with Captains

With the Captains: 2013. Made two appearances. Struck out four in two innings.

44.JOSE RAMIREZ

Born: Sept. 17, 1992

Height, weight: 5-9, 165

Position: Infielder

Bats/throws: Switch, right

Major-league debut: Sept. 1, 2013, with Indians

With the Captains: 2012. Batted .354 in 67 games with 13 doubles, four triples and three home runs.

45.JESUS AGUILAR

Born: Jun. 30, 1990

Height, weight: 6-3, 250

Position: Infielder

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: May 15, 2014, with Indians

With the Captains: 2011. Enjoyed a breakout year with 19 home runs before being promoted to Kinston in the second half of the season.

46. KYLE CROCKETT

Born: Dec. 15, 1991

Height, weight: 6-2, 170

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: left, left

Major-league debut: May 16, 2014, with Indians

With the Captains: 2012. Lake County was one of his three stops in a quick tour in 2013. Compiled a 1.80 ERA in four games with the Captains, striking out seven and walked one in five innings.

47. T.J.HOUSE

Born: Sept. 29, 1989

Height, weight: 6-1, 205

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right, left

Major-league debut: May 17, 2014, with Indians

With the Captains: 2009. Finished third on the team in wins with six for the Captains and made 26 starts.

48. TYLER HOLT

Born: Mar. 10, 1989

Height, weight: 5-10, 190

Position: Outfielder

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: July 6, 2014, with Indians

With the Captains: in 2010. Hit .286 for the Captains in 22 games after being drafted in June of 2010. Member of the 2010 Midwest League championship team and the 2012 Akron Aeros Championship team.

49. DREW RUCINSKI

Born:Dec. 30, 1988

Height, weight: 6-2, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: July 10, 2014, with Angels

With the Captains: 2011. Pitched in two games for the Captains, striking out seven in 3 1/3.

50. ROBERTO PEREZ

Born: Dec. 23, 1988

Height, weight: 5-11, 225

Position: Catcher

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: July 10, 2014, with Indians

With the Captains: 2009/2010. Threw out 40 percent of would be base stealers in 2010. Was part of 2010 Midwest League Championship roster.

51. AUSTIN ADAMS

Born: Aug. 10, 1986

Height, weight: 5-11, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: July 12, 2014, with Indians

With the Captains: in 2010. Struck out 61 batters in 53 1/3 innings for the Captains. Pitched in 13 games, eight starts.

52. CARLOS RIVERO

Born: May 20, 1988

Height, weight: 6-3, 230

Position: Third base

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Aug. 29, 2014, with Red Sox

With the Captains: 2007. Played in 115 games and batted .261 with 62 RBI.

53. ELVIS ARAUJO

Born: July 15, 1991

Height, weight: 6-6, 215

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: May 5, 2015, with Phillies

With the Captains: 2012. Was 7-10 with a 5.00 ERA in 28 starts. Threw one complete game.

54. CODY ANDERSON

Born: September 14, 1990

Height, weight: 6-4, 235

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: June 21, 2015, with Indians

With the Captains: 4-7, 3.20 ERA in 24 games in 2012. 72 strikeouts in 98 1/3 nnings. Midwest League All-Star

55. GIOVANNY URSHELA

Born: October 11, 1991

Height, weight: 6-0, 215

Position: Third base

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: June 9, 2015, with Indians

With the Captains: Hit nine homers with 46 RBI with the Captains in 2011.

56. FRANCISCO LINDOR

Born: November 14, 1993

Height, weight: 5-11, 190

Position: Shortstop

Bats/throws: both, right

Major-league debut: June 14, 2015, with Indians

With the Captains: Hit .257 with 6 homers and 42 RBI in 2010. Stole 27 bases in 122 games and was a Midwest League All-Star.

57. SHAWN ARMSTRONG

Born: Sept. 11, 1990

Height, weight: 6-2, 225

Position: Pitcher
Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 8, 2015, with Indians

With the Captains: 2012. Made two relief appearances totaling 3 2/3 innings. Struck out four.

58. GIOVANNI SOTO

Born: May 18, 1991

Height, weight: 6-2, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: Sept. 5, 2015, with Indians

With the Captains: 2010. Came to Lake County in July as part of Jhonny Peralta trade to Tigers. Went 3-2 with a 3.77 ERA.

59. TYLER NAQUIN

Born: April 24, 1991

Height, weight: 6-2, 195

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Left/right

Major-league debut: April 5, 2016, with Indians

With the Captains: Appeared in 2012 playoffs.

60. RYAN MERRITT

Born: Feb. 21, 1992

Height, weight: 6-0, 180

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: May 30, 2016, with Indians

With the Captains: 2013. Went 6-9 with a 3.42 ERA in 24 appearances, including 23 starts.

61. TYLER STURDEVANT

Born: Dec. 20, 1985

Height, weight: 6-0, 185

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: May 24, 2016, with Rays

With the Captains: 2010. Appeared in 16 games, all in relief. Pitched 35 2/3 innings with a 0.76 ERA and 56 strikeouts.

62. SHAWN MORIMANDO

Born: Nov. 20, 1992

Height, weight: 6-0, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: July 2, 2016, with Indians

With the Captains: 2012. Went 7-6 with a 3.59 ERA in 22 games, all starts. Struck out 69, walked 52.

63. JOE COLON

Born: Feb. 18, 1990

Height, weight: 6-0, 180

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: July 8, 2016, with Indians

With the Captains: 2011-13. Made 22 appearances over three seasons. In 2012, went 8-8 with a 2.90 ERA in 111 2/3 innings.

64. ERIK GONZALEZ

Born: Aug. 31, 1991

Height, weight: 6-3, 195

Position: Infielder

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: July 16, 2016, with Indians

With the Captains: 2013. In 93 games, batted .259 with nine home runs and 49 RBI. Scored 59 runs.

65. BEN HELLER

Born: Aug. 5, 1991

Height, weight: 6-3, 205

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 26, 2016, with Yankees

With the Captains: 2014. Was 4-1 with a 2.43 ERA and four saves in 28 appearances, all in relief.

66. JOEY WENDLE

Born: April 26, 1990

Height, weight: 6-1, 190

Position: Infield, outfield

Bats/throws: Left/right

Major-league debut: Aug. 31, 2016, with Athletics

With the Captains: Appeared in the 2012 playoffs.

67. ADAM PLUTKO

Born: Oct. 3, 1991

Height, weight: 6-3, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: Sept. 24, 2016, with Indians

With the Captains: 2014. Made 10 appearances, all starts, and was 3-1 with a 3.93 ERA. He struck out 66 in 52 2/3 innings.

68. BRADLEY ZIMMER

Born: Nov. 27, 1992

Height, weight: 6-5, 220

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Left/right

Major-league debut: May 16, 2017, with Indians

With the Captains: 2014. Played in three games. Had three hits, including two home runs, 13 plate appearances.

69. Paulo Espino

Born: Jan. 10, 1987

Height, weight: 5-10, 215

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: May 19, 2017, with Brewers

With the Captains: 2007-09. Was a combined 8-6 over three seasons. Pitches 158 2/3 innings in 57 appearances, 15 of which were starts.

70. Clint Frazier

Born: Sept. 6, 1994

Height, weight: 6-1, 190

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: July 1, 2017, with Yankees

With the Captains: 2014. Played in 120 games. Batted .266 with 13 home runs, 18 doubles and 50 RBI. Also struck out 161 times.

71. CARLOS MONCRIEF

Born: Nov. 3, 1988

Height, weight: 6-0, 220

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Left/right

Major-league debut: July 29, 2017 with Giants

With the Captains: 2011. Played in 122 games, and batted .233 with 16 home runs, 53 RBI and 20 stolen bases.

72. ANTHONY SANTANDER

Born: Oct. 19, 1994

Height, weight: 6-2, 190

Position: Outfielder

Bats/throws: Switch, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 18, 2017, with Orioles

With the Captains: 2013-15. As an 18-year-old in 2013, played in 61 games and drove in 31 runs. IN 2014, played in 43 games and hit one home run with 10 RBI. In 2015, played in 64 games and batted. 278 with 42 RBI.

73. GREG ALLEN

Born: March 15, 1993

Height, weight: 6-0, 175

Position: Outfielder

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Sept. 1, 2017, with Indians

With the Captains: 2015. Played in 123 games, batting .273 with seven home runs and 45 RBI. Stole 43 bases in 59 attempts.

74. FRANCISCO MEJIA

Born: Oct. 27, 1995

Height, weight: 5-10, 180

Position: Catcher

Bats, throws: Switch, right

Major-league debut: Sept. 1, 2017, with Indians

With the Captains: 2015, 2016. Played in 109 games in 2017 at 19, batting .243 with nine home runs and 53 RBI. Returned in 2016, batting .341 with seven home runs and 51 RBI before he was promoted to advanced Single-A Lynchburg.

75. SHANE BIEBER

Born: May 31, 1995

Height, weight: 6-3, 195

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: May 31, 2018, with Indians

With the Captains: 2017. In five starts, was 2-3 with a 3.10 ERA. He struck out 31 and walked one in 29 innings.

76. RONNY RODRIGUEZ

Born: April 17, 1992

Height, weight: 6-0, 170

Position: Infield

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: May 31, 2018, with Tigers

With the Captains: 2011. Played in 98 games. Batted .246 with 42 RBI, 11 home runs and 28 doubles.

77. THOMAS PANNONE

Born: April 28, 1994

Height, weight: 6-0, 195

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left/left

Major-league debut: Aug. 15, 2018, with Blue Jays

With the Captains: 2015-16. In 2015, made 27 appearances (20 starts) and was 7-6 with 4.02 ERA. In 2016, was a Midwest League All-Star. Went 5-5 with a 3.02 ERA before being promoted.

78. ERIC HAASE

Born: Dec. 18, 1992

Height, weight: 5-10, 180

Position: Catcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Sept. 2, 2018 with Indians

With the Captains: 2013-14. Played in 104 games in 2013. Batted .250 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI. Played in 77 games in 2014. Hit 16 home runs and drove in 42.

79. JUSTUS SHEFFIELD

Born: May 13, 1996

Height, weight: 6-0, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: Sept. 19, 2018, with Yankees

With the Captains: 2015. In 26 appearances, all starts, was 9-4 with a 3.31 ERA. Struck out 138 and walked 38.

80. ZACH PLESAC

Born: Jan. 21, 1995

Height, weight: 6-3, 220

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: May 28, with Indians

With the Captains: 2017. Made six appearances and was 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA. He pitched 25 innings and struck out 19.

81. AARON CIVALE

Born: June 12, 1995

Height, weight: 6-2, 215

Position: P

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: June 22, 2019, with Indians

With the Captains: 2017. Made 10 appearances, all starts. Was 2-4 with a 3.89 ERA. He pitched 57 innings, striking out 53 and walking five.

82. BOBBY BRADLEY

Born: May 29, 1996

Height, weight: 6-1, 225

Position: First base

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: June 23, 2019, with Indians

With the Captains: 2015. Appeared in 108 games, hit 27 home runs and drove in 92. Batted .235 with an .810 OPS.

83. YU CHANG

Born: Aug. 18, 1995

Height, weight: 6-1, 180

Position: Shortstop, third base

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: June 28, 2019, with Indians

With the Captains: 2015. Played in 105 games. Batted .232 with a .655 OPS and 52 RBI. He hit nine home runs and 16 doubles.

84. ROBEL GARCIA

Born: March 28, 1993

Height, weight: 6-0, 168

Position: Second base

Bats/throws: Switch, right

Major-league debut: July 3, 2019, with Cubs

With the Captains: 2012-13. Played in 63 games in 2012 and batted .210 with 23 RBI. In 2013, played in 16 games and had three hits in 46 at-bats.

85. WILLI CASTRO

Born: April 24, 1997

Height, weight: 6-1, 205

Position: Shortstop, Second base

Bats/throws: Switch, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 24, 2019, with Tigers

With the Captains: 2016. Played in 123 games and batted .259 with a .657 OPS. Had 21 doubles, seven home run and 49 RBI.

86. SAM HAGGERTY

Born: May 26, 1994

Height, weight: 5-11, 175

Position: IF/OF

Bats/throws: Both, right

Major-league debut: Sept. 4, 2019, with Mets

With the Captains: 2016. Appeared in 100 games. Batt.ed .230 with a .642 OPS. Hit four home runs and drove in 39. Scored 56 runs.

87. James Karinchak

Born: Sept. 22, 1995

Height, weight: 6-3, 230

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right/right

Major-league debut: Sept. 14, 2019, with Indians

With the Captains: 2018. Made seven appearances, all in relief. Was 3-0 with a 0.79 ERA. Struck out 20 and walked seven in 11 1/3 innings.

88. CAM HILL

Born: May 24, 1994

Height, weight: 6-1, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right/right

Major-league debut: July 26, 2020, with Indians

With the Captains: 2015. Appeared in 42 games. Pitched 59 innings and was 5-4 with a 1.53 ERA. Had 70 strikeouts and 10 saves.

89. J.P. FEYEREISEN

Born: Feb. 7, 1993

Height, weight: 6-2, 2-15

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: July 24, 2020, with Brewers

With the Captains: 2015. Made 16 appearances, all in relief. In 16 2/3 innings, gave up two runs, struck out 25 and walked six. Earned 10 saves. ERA was 1.08.

90. JULIAN MERRYWEATHER

Born: Oct. 14, 1991

Height, weight: 6-4, 215

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 20, 2020, with Blue Jays

With the Captains: 2015. Made 21 appearances, including four starts. Pitched 70 2/3 innings. Was 2-3 with a 4.08 ERA. Struck out 69 and walked 12.

91. TRISTON MCKENZIE

Born: Aug. 2, 1997

Height, weight: 6-5, 165

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 22, 2020, with Indians

With the Captains: 2016. Was 2-2 in six starts. Had a 3.18 ERA. Struck out 49 and walked six.

92. KYLE NELSON

Born: July 8, 1996

Height, weight: 6-1, 175

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: Sept. 10, 2020, with Indians

With the Captains: 2018. Made 25 appearances, and pitched 35 1/3 innings. Was 3-1 with a 0.76 ERA and six saves. Struck out 51 and walked two.

93. KA’AI TOM

Born: May 29, 1994

Height, weight: 5-9, 185

Position: Right field and pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: April 1, 2021, with Oakland

With the Captains: 2016. Played in 28 games. Batted .323 with a .446 OBP. Had six doubles and 11 RBI.

94. LUIS OVIEDO

Born: May 15, 1999

Height, weight: 6-4, 235

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: April 3, 2021, with Pittsburgh

With the Captains: 2018, ‘19. Made two appearances in 2018 and 19 in 2019. All were starts. In 2019, pitched 87 innings and had a 6-6 record with a 5.38 ERA. He struck out 72 and walked 40.

95. SAM HENTGES

Born: July 18, 1996

Height, weight: 6-6, 245

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: April 20, 2021, with Indians

With the Captains: 2016. Was 2-4 with a 6.12 ERA in 14 starts. Pitched 60 1/3 innings, struck out 73 and walked 29.

96. LOUIS HEAD

Born: April 23, 1990

Height, weight: 6-1, 180

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: April 25, 2021, with Rays

With the Captains: 2012, 2013. In 2012, pitched 33 ⅓ innings in 15 appearances, all in relief. Was 2-0 with a 3.78 ERA. In 2013, made 29 appearances and was 0-2 with a 1.82 ERA.

97. NICK SANDLIN

Born: Jan. 10, 1997

Height, weight: 5-11, 175

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Righ, right

Major-league debut: May 1, 2021, with Indians

With the Captains: 2018. Made 10 appearances. Had a 1.74 ERA with no decisions. Pitched 10 ⅓ innings with 15 strikeouts and no walks.

98. IVAN CASTILLO

Born: May 30, 1995

Height, weight: 5-9, 175

Position: Infield

Bats/throws: Both, right

Major-league debut: May 14, 2021, with Padres

With the Captains: 2014. Played in 84 games. Batted .260 with a .658 OPS. Had 12 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 26 RBI.

99. JEAN CARLOS MEJIA

Born: Aug. 26, 1996

Height, weight: 6-5, 240

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: May 21, 2021, with Indians

With the Captains: 2018. Appeared in 17 games, 15 as a starter. Was 4-8 with a 3.13 ERA. Struck out 97 in 92 innings and walked 20.

100. ELI MORGAN

Born: May 13, 1996

Height, weight: 5-10, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: right, right

Major-league debut: May 28, 2021, with Indians

With the Captains: 2018. Pitched in eight games, all starts. Was 2-0 with a 1.83 ERA in 44 ⅓ innings. Had 56 strikeouts and eight walks.

101. ERNIE CLEMENT

Born: March 22, 1996

Height, weight: 6-0, 170

Position: Infield, outfield

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: June 13, 2021, with Indians

With the Captains: 2018. In 54 games, batted .267 with a .690 OPS. Had 14 doubles, one home run and 15 RBI.

102. JUSTIN GARZA

Born: March 20, 1994

Height, weight: 5-10, 170

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: June 27, 2021, with Indians

With the Captains: 2017. Pitched in 26 games, including eight starts. Was 4-6 with three saves. In 95 ⅔ innings, had a 5.83 ERA. Struck out 86 and walked 46.

103. FRANCISCO PEREZ

Born: July 20, 1997

Height, weight: 6-2, 215

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Switch, left

Major-league debut: Aug. 12, 2021, with Indians

With the Captains: Pitched in 26 games, all but one was a start. Had a 4.07 ERA in 193 ⅓ innings. Struck out 111, walked 54..

104. BRYAN LAVASTIDA

Born: Nov. 27, 1998

Height, weight: 6-0, 200

Position: Catcher, third base

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: April 10, 2022 with Guardians

With the Captains: 2019, 2021. Played in one game in 2019. In 2021, batted .303 in 84 games. Had 12 doubles five home runs and 31 RBI.

105. TANNER TULLY

Born: Nov. 30, 1994

Height, weight: 6-2, 2-5

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: April 22, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2017. Made 16 appearances, with eight starts. Threw one complete game and had a save. Had a 3.16 ERA in 77 innings.Struck out 76 and walked 10.

106. KIRK McCARTY

Born: Oct. 12, 1995

Height, weight: 5-8, 185

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: April 24, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2018. Made 22 starts. Was 4-9 with a 4.29 ERA. Struck out 132 and walked 34 in 115 ⅓ innings.

107. RICHIE PALACIOS

Born: May 16, 1997

Height, weight: 5-10, 180

Position: Infield, outfield

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: April 25, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2018. Had 80 at-bats in 20 games. Batted .300 with a .742 OPS, two home runs and seven RBI.

108. OSCAR GONZALEZ

Born: Jan. 10, 1998

Height, weight: 6-4, 240

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: May 26, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2018. Playedin 114 games. Batted .292 with a.756 OPS. Hit 13 home runs and drove in 52.

109. CONNER CAPEL

Born: May 19, 1997

Height, weight: 6-1, 185

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: June 27, 2022, with Cardinals

With the Captains: 2017. Batted .246 in 119 games. Hit 22 home runs and drove in 61. Also hit 22 doubles.

110. NOLAN JONES

Born: May 7, 1998

Height, weight:6-4, 195

Position: Third base, outfield

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: July 8, 2022 with Indians

With the Captains: 2018. Played in 90 games. Batted .279 with an .858 OBP and 49 RBI. Hit 16 home runs and 12 doubles.

111. WILL BENSON

Born: June 16, 1998

Height, weight: 6-5, 230

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: Aug. 1, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2018-19 In 2018, played in 123 games. Hit 22 home runs and drove in 58. Appeared in 62 games in 2019. Batted .272 with 18 home runs and 55 RB.

112. TYLER FREEMAN

Born: May 21, 1999

Height, weight: 6-0, 195

Position: Infield/outfield

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 2, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2019. Batted .292 with a .806 OBP in 61 games. Had 16 doubles, three home runs and 24 RB.I

113. HUNTER GADDIS

Born: April 9, 1998

Height, weight: 6-6, 260

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 5, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021. Was 4-11 in 20 appearances, with 19 starts. Had a 4.61 ERA in 97 ⅓ innings. Struck out 127 and walked 88.

114. XZAVION CURRY

Born: July 27, 1998

Height, weight: 6-0, 195

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 15, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021. Went 5-1 in 13 games, all starts. Pitched 67 ⅔ innings. Struck out 80, walked 12 and had a 2.66 ERA.

115. CODY MORRIS

Born: Nov. 4, 1996

Height, weight: 6-4, 205

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Sept. 2, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2019. Was 5-2 in 10 appearances, nine starts. In 45 innings, struck out 56 and walked 10. ERA was 3.20.

116. WILL BRENNAN

Born: Feb. 2, 1998

Height, weight: 6-0, 200

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: Sept. 21, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021. Batted .290 in 62 games. Had a .809 OPS, 22 doubles, four home runs and 30 RBI.

117. BO NAYLOR

Born: Feb. 21, 2000

Height, weight: 6-0, 205

Position: Catcher

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: Oct. 1, 2022, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2019. Played in 107 games. Batted .243 with 18 doubles, 10 triples, 11 home runs and 65 RBI.

118. NATHAN LUKES

Born: July 12, 1994

Height, weight: 5-11, 180

Position: Outfield

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: March 30, 2023, with Blue Jays

With the Captains: 2016. Played in 89 games. Batted .301 with an .829 OPS. Had five home runs and 32 RBI.

119. KEVIN KELLY

Born: Nov. 28, 1997

Height, weight: 6-2, 200

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: April 1, 2023, with Rays

With the Captains: 2021. Made 40 appearances, all in relief. Pitched 56 innings with a 4.66 ERA. Struck out 81 and walked eight.

120. TIM HERRIN

Born: Oct. 8, 1996

Height, weight: 6-6, 230

Position: Relief pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: April 2, 2023, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2019, 2021. Pitched in 12 games in 2019, Lake County’s last year in Low-A. Pitched 26 innings with one save. Struck out 12 and walked nine with a 1.308 WHIP. In 2021, made 36 appearances, all in relief. Had a 257 ERA in 73 ⅔ innings. Struck out 85 and walked 32.

121. LOGAN ALLEN

Born: Sept. 5, 1998

Height, weight: 6-0, 190

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, left

Major-league debut: April 23, 2023, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021. Went 5-0 with a 1.58 ERA in nine appearances, all starts. Struck out 76 and walked 13 with a 0.974 WHIP in 51 ⅓ innings.

122. TANNER BIBEE

Born: March 5, 1999

Height, weight: 6-2, 205

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: April 26, 2023, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2022. Went 2-1 with a 2.59 ERA in 12 starts. Struck out 86 and walked 13 in 59 innings.

123. BRAYAN ROCCHIO

Born: Jan. 13, 2001

Height, weight: 5-10, 170

Position: Third base, shortstop

Bats/throws: Both, right

Major-league debut: May 16, 2023, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021. Batted .265 in 64 games, including 13 doubles, one triple and a home run. Had a .765 OPS.

124. GAVIN WILLIAMS

Born: July 26, 1999

Height, weight: 6-6, 250

Position: Pitcher

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: June 21, 2023, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2022. Was 2-1 with a 1.40 ERA in nine starts. Struck out 67 and walked 14 in 45 innings. Had 0.867 WHIP.

125. JOSE FERMIN

Born: March 29, 1999

Height, weight; 5-9, 198

Position: Infield

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: July 13, 2023, with Cardinals

With the Captains: 2019. Played in 105 games. Batted .293 with 12 doubles, six home runs and 41 RBI. Had a .753 OPS.

126. JOSE TENA

Born: March 20, 2001

Height, weight: 5-11, 195

Position: Infield

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 5, 2023, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021. Played in 107 games. Batted .281 with 25 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 58 RBI. Had a .798 OPS.

127. RYDER RYAN

Born: May 11, 1995

Height, weight: 6-0, 205

Position: Relief pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: Aug. 11, 2023, with Mariners

Aug. 11, 2023

With the Captains: 2017. Made 33 appearances, all in relief. Had six saves and a 4.79 ERA. Struck out 49 and walked 17.

128. CADE SMITH

Born: May 9, 1999

Height, weight: 6-5, 230

Position: Relief pitcher

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: March 31, 2024, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021-22. In 2021, pitched three innings in three games and earned one save. He faced 10 batters, struck out four and walked one. In 2022, made 21 appearances and went 2-1 and a .375 ERA.

129. JOHNATHAN RODRIGUEZ

Born: Nov. 4, 1999

Height, weight: 6-0, 224

Position: Right field

Bats/throws: Right, right

Major-league debut: May 21, 2024, with Guardians

With the Captains: 2021-22. In 2021, appeared in 24 games and batted. .215 with four doubles and 11 RBI. In 2022, played in 79 games. Batted .292 with 16 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 59 RBI. Had a .919 OPS.

130. TRENTON BROOKS

Born: July 3, 1995

Height, weight: 5-10, 195

Position: First base

Bats/throws: Left, left

Major-league debut: May 28, 2024, with Giants

With the Captains: 2017. Appeared in 29 games. Batted .214 with five doubles, one home run and eight RBI.

131. DANIEL SCHNEEMAN

Born: Jan. 23, 1997

Height, weight: Left, right

Position: Outfield, shortstop, third base

Bats/throws: Left, right

Major-league debut: June 2, 2024

With the Captains: 2018-19, 2021: Appeared in two games in 2018. In 2019, appeared in 70 games. Batted .287 with 10 doubles, two triples, two home runs and 30 RBI. In 2021, appeared in 26 games with a .235 batting average, three home runs and 13 RBI.

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