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.
With the calendar turning to September, and the minor-league seasons winding down, the reports on Locals in the Pros will be reduced to games of Tuesday through Thursday.
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 |
THURSDAY’S HOME RUNS
None.
THURSDAY’S STANDOUTS
CF/RF Chase Davis (Arizona), Cardinals AA, 3-6, 2 runs
LF/1B Spencer Packard (CDO), Mariners AAA, 1-4, run, RBI
OF Aaron Walton (Arizona), Guardians A, 1-4, 2 stolen bases
RHP Michael Hilker (Arizona), Twins A, 2 IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 3K (win, first pro appearance)
LHP Randy Labaut (Arizona), Pirates A, 1 IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0K (no decision)
RHP Ian Mejia (Sahuarita), Braves AA, 6 IP, 8H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 3K (no decision)
RHP TJ Nichols (Arizona), Rays AA, 7 IP, 3H, 0R, 0ER, 1BB, 7K (no decision)
RHP Austin Smith (Arizona), Rockies AA, 1 IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0K (save, 8th in Double A and overall this season)
LOCAL BATTERS IN TRIPLE A
Through games of Sept. 4*Fraizer - 7-day IL (undisclosed)
| Player | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman | DET | 9 | 34 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .324 |
| Fraizer* | PIT | 62 | 197 | 29 | 60 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 14 | .305 |
| Packard | SEA | 102 | 359 | 56 | 98 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 65 | 1 | .273 |
| Susac | OAK | 93 | 345 | 45 | 94 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 68 | 7 | .272 |
| Dalbec | KC | 20 | 76 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 1 | .237 |
| OVERALL | -- | 93 | 351 | 59 | 94 | 22 | 2 | 23 | 76 | 5 | .265 |
| Oliva | MIL | 88 | 323 | 59 | 83 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 43 | 48 | .257 |
| Sikes | BOS | 51 | 146 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 3 | .171 |
LOCAL PITCHERS IN TRIPLE A
Through games of Sept. 4*Labaut - 7-day IL (undisclosed)/rehab in Single A
| Player | Team | W-L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megill | NYM | 1-0 | 4.15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Labaut* | PIT | 4-1 | 4.71 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 36.1 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 41 |
| Flynn | TB | 1-1 | 4.80 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
NEXT WEDNESDAY: Updated stats of players with local ties in MLB, plus Tuesday’s top performances.
Recent Transactions (Last 14 days)
Thursday, September 4
Adonys Guzman – Assigned to Bradenton Marauders (A) (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Randy Labaut – Assigned to Bradenton Marauders (A) for rehab (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Wednesday, September 3
Chase Silseth – Assigned to Salt Lake Bees (AAA) (Los Angeles Angels)
Tuesday, September 2
Michael Hilker – Assigned to Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (A) (Minnesota Twins)
Casey Hintz – Assigned to Everett AquaSox (A+) (Seattle Mariners)
Monday, September 1
Scott Kingery – Contract purchased from minors (Los Angeles Angels)
Friday, August 29
Trevor Long – IL-7 Injured (Seattle Mariners)
Thursday, August 28
Rob Refsnyder – Activated from injured list (Boston Red Sox)
Wednesday, August 27
Cesar Salazar – Recalled from from Sugar Land Space Cowboys (A) (Houston Astros)
Tuesday, August 26
Dawson Netz – Assigned to South Bend Cubs (A+) (Chicago Cubs)
Monday, August 25
Brendan Summerhill – IL-7 Injured (Tampa Bay Rays)
Sunday, August 24
Chase Silseth – Recalled from from Salt Lake Bees (Rk) (Los Angeles Angels)
Saturday, August 23
Kevin Newman – Assigned to Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) (Detroit Tigers)
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