NOTE: This is a compilation of stats involving players from Southern Arizona and the Pima Community College and Arizona Wildcats’ programs in MLB-sanctioned leagues (MLB and minor leagues). The list does not include players in foreign leagues or independent leagues in the US.
LOCAL BASEBALL PLAYERS IN THE PROS
Listing of local baseball players either from high school, Pima or Arizona currently playing in pro baseball. College players not from Southern Arizona high schools are listed who played at Pima College or completed their careers at Arizona.*Garayzar, Rio Rico graduate
*Salazar, Sahuaro graduate
*White, Salpointe graduate
X-60-day disabled list
Z-Out for season with injury
| Player | Pos | Sch | Yrs | Team | Lvl | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Alberini | P | UA | 25 | Quad Cities | A+ | KC |
| Nate Baez | 1B | IRHS | 16-19 | Wichita | AA | MIN |
| Branden Boissiere | 1B | UA | 19-21 | Harrisburg | AA | WAS |
| Tony Bullard | 3B | UA | 20-23 | Pensacola | AA | MIA |
| Clark Candiotti | P | UA | 24 | Fort Wayne | A+ | SD |
| Demetrio Crisantes-Z | SS | Nogales | 19-22 | Hillsboro | A+ | ARI |
| Bobby Dalbec | 1B | UA | 14-16 | Omaha | AAA | KC |
| Chase Davis | OF | UA | 21-23 | Springfield | AA | STL |
| Jose Dicochea | P | Sahuarita | 16-19 | Stockton | A | OAK |
| German Fajardo | P | Nogales | 16-19 | Modesto | A | SEA |
| Michael Flynn | P | UA | 16-18 | Durham | AAA | TB |
| Matt Fraizer | OF | UA | 17-19 | Indianapolis | AAA | PIT |
| Raul Garayzar | P | UA* | 24-25 | ACL D'backs | RK | ARI |
| Kevin Ginkel-X | P | UA | 16 | Arizona | MLB | ARI |
| Nick Gonzales | INF | Cienega | 14-17 | Pittsburgh | MLB | PIT |
| Adonys Guzman | C | UA | 24-25 | Bradenton | A | PIT |
| Michael Hilker | P | UA | 25 | Fort Myers | A | MIN |
| Casey Hintz | P | UA | 23-25 | Everett | A+ | SEA |
| Isaiah Jackson | OF | Cienega | 19-22 | Tri-City | A+ | LAA |
| Jackson Kent | P | UA | 23-24 | Harrisburg | AA | WAS |
| Scott Kingery | 2B | UA | 13-15 | LA Angels | MLB | LAA |
| Randy Labaut | P | UA | 17-19 | Indianapolis | AAA | PIT |
| Trevor Long | P | UA | 21-24 | Modesto | A | SEA |
| Aiden May | P | Pima | 22 | Beloit | A+ | MIA |
| Cade McGee | INF | Salpointe | 18-21 | Palm Beach | A | STL |
| Tylor Megill-X | P | UA | 17-19 | Syracuse | AAA | NYM |
| Ian Mejia | P | Sahuarita | 16-19 | Columbus | AA | ATL |
| Dawson Netz | P | UA | 20-24 | Knoxville | AA | CHC |
| Andrew Nardi-X | P | UA | 19 | Miami | MLB | MIA |
| Kevin Newman | INF | UA | 13-15 | Toledo | AAA | DET |
| T.J. Nichols | P | UA | 21-23 | Montgomery | AA | TB |
| Jared Oliva | OF | UA | 15-17 | Nashville | AAA | MIL |
| Spencer Packard | OF | CDO | 13-16 | Tacoma | AAA | SEA |
| Rob Refsnyder | OF | UA | 10-12 | Boston | MLB | BOS |
| Milo Rushford | CF | WGHS | 19-22 | Columbia | A | KC |
| César Salazar | C | UA* | 16-18 | Houston | MLB | HOU |
| Phillip Sikes | OF | Pima | 19 | Worcester | AAA | BOS |
| Chase Silseth | P | UA | 21 | LA Angels | MLB | LAA |
| Austin Smith | P | UA | 21 | Hartford | AA | COL |
| Kevin Stevens-Z | P | Cienega | 13-16 | Tampa | A | NYY |
| Brendan Summerhill | OF | UA | 23-25 | Charleston | A | TB |
| Anthony Susac | P | UA | 22-24 | Hub City | A+ | TEX |
| Daniel Susac | C | UA | 21-22 | Las Vegas | AAA | OAK |
| Julian Tonghini | P | UA | 25 | FCL Nationals | RK | WAS |
| Aaron Walton | OF | UA | 25 | Lynchburg | A | CLE |
| Cam Walty | P | UA | 21-24 | Lynchburg | A | CLE |
| Avery Weems | P | UA | 18-19 | Frisco | AA | TEX |
| Austin Wells | C | UA | 19-20 | NY Yankees | MLB | NYY |
| Mason White | SS | UA* | 23-25 | Greenville | A+ | BOS |
| Donta' Williams | OF | UA | 18-21 | Harrisburg | AA | WAS |

The Houston Astros optioned former Sahuaro and Arizona catcher César Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land (Texas) and placed infielder Isaac Paredes on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Infielder Shay Whitcomb was recalled and first baseman Jon Singleton was selected from Sugar Land. Infielder Brendan Rodgers was also placed on the 60-day injured list. Salazar had only one at-bat this month. He has been the Astros’ third catcher the last couple of months. He will get more swings at Triple-A.
SUNDAY’S HOME RUNS
None.
SUNDAY’S STANDOUTS
3B/1B Bobby Dalbec (Arizona), Brewers AAA, 2-4
CF Chase Davis (Arizona), Cardinals AA, 2-4, 2 runs, RBI
CF/RF Cal Stevenson (Arizona), Phillies AAA, 2-3
C/1B Nate Baez (Ironwood Ridge), Twins AA, 1-3, RBI
RF/CF Matt Fraizer (Arizona), 1-4, run, double
2B/SS Nick Gonzales (Cienega), Pirates MLB, 1-2, run, double, RBI, 2 walks
C Daniel Susac (Arizona), Athletics AAA, 1-5, 2 runs, double
RHP Jose Dicochea (Sahuarita), Athletics A, 3.1 IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 6K (no decision)
RHP Ian Mejia (Sahuarita), Braves AA, 4.2 IP, 3H, 3R, 3ER, 2BB, 4K (no decision)
RHP Austin Smith (Arizona), Braves AA, 1.1 IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 4K (save)
LOCAL BATTERS IN MLB
Through games of Sept. 9| Player | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refsnyder | BOS | 61 | 160 | 27 | 45 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 3 | .281 |
| Gonzales | PIT | 80 | 317 | 35 | 87 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 0 | .274 |
| Salazar | HOU | 11 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .231 |
| Wells | NYY | 112 | 360 | 47 | 77 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 65 | 5 | .214 |
| Kingery | LAA | 18 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .148 |
LOCAL PITCHERS IN MLB
Through games of Sept. 9*Megill - 60-day IL/minor-league rehab (elbow strain)
**Ginkel - 60-day IL (shoulder)
| Player | Team | W-L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megill* | NYM | 5-5 | 3.95 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 68.1 | 60 | 37 | 30 | 33 | 89 |
| Ginkel** | ARI | 1-4 | 7.36 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 25.2 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 29 |
WEDNESDAY: Updated stats of players with local ties in rookie leagues, plus Tuesday’s top performances.
Recent Transactions (Last 14 days)
Sunday, July 20
Cesar Salazar – Assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys (AAA) (Houston Astros)
Saturday, July 19
Brendan Summerhill – Signed by Tampa Bay Rays
Friday, July 18
Branden Boissiere – Assigned to Harrisburg Senators (AA) (Washington Nationals)
Michael Flynn – Activated from injured list (Tampa Bay Rays)
Darick Hall – Activated from injured list (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Monday, July 14
Donta’ Williams – Assigned to FCL Nationals (Rk) for rehab (Washington Nationals)
Thursday, July 10
Ian Mejia – Assigned to Columbus Clingstones (AA) (Atlanta Braves)
Kiko Romero – Activated from injured list (New York Yankees)
Tuesday, July 8
Darick Hall – Assigned to Bradenton Marauders (A) for rehab (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Tylor Megill – Transferred to 60-day IL (New York Mets)
Ian Mejia – Assigned to Gwinnett Stripers (AAA) (Atlanta Braves)










