#STATEtoTheShow Update - May 24
May 24, 2018 | Baseball
With the season in full swing, 31 former Diamond Dawgs are on professional baseball squads through all levels, six of which are on MLB rosters.
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Since being recalled to the Yankees roster April 21, reliever Jonathan Holder has pitched 11.2 innings without allowing an earned run. In the 10-game span, Holder has struck out 11 batters, while only allowing three hits, a walk and the unearned run.
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Hunter Renfroe hit a pair of home runs Wednesday night while on rehab assignment with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas. Renfroe went on the disabled list with elbow inflammation in late April and will look to rejoin the San Diego Padres soon.
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Dakota Hudson has impressed this spring in Triple-A, starting eight times for a 5-1 record and a 2.70 ERA for the Memphis Redbirds.
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Playing in Double-A with the Chattanooga Lookouts, Brent Rooker was named Twins Minor League Position Player of the Week for May 13 to 19 after batting .290 with a pair of home runs and eight RBIs.
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Nathaniel Lowe has dominated in his second stint with Single-A Advanced Charlotte Stone Crabs. Over 41 games, the first baseman is slashing .370/.455/.611 while collecting nine home runs, 12 doubles and 41 RBIs.
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In 18 appearances for the Single-A Lancaster JetHawks, Reid Humphreys has pitched his way to a 1-0 record with a 2.76 ERA and 10 saves over 17.1 innings pitched in relief.
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Brandon Woodruff made a big change in his life, optioning to shave his lumberjack beard in favor of a clean-shaven face. The Brewers rookie made his MLB debut in 2017, becoming the most recent former Bulldog to do so.
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Diamond Dawg Pitchers Playing MLB
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Diamond Dawg Hitters Playing MLB
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Diamond Dawg Coaches In Pro Baseball
The Road To the Show (Hitters)
The Road To the Show (Pitchers)
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Other Diamond Dawgs In Pro Baseball
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Since being recalled to the Yankees roster April 21, reliever Jonathan Holder has pitched 11.2 innings without allowing an earned run. In the 10-game span, Holder has struck out 11 batters, while only allowing three hits, a walk and the unearned run.
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Hunter Renfroe hit a pair of home runs Wednesday night while on rehab assignment with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas. Renfroe went on the disabled list with elbow inflammation in late April and will look to rejoin the San Diego Padres soon.
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Dakota Hudson has impressed this spring in Triple-A, starting eight times for a 5-1 record and a 2.70 ERA for the Memphis Redbirds.
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Playing in Double-A with the Chattanooga Lookouts, Brent Rooker was named Twins Minor League Position Player of the Week for May 13 to 19 after batting .290 with a pair of home runs and eight RBIs.
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Nathaniel Lowe has dominated in his second stint with Single-A Advanced Charlotte Stone Crabs. Over 41 games, the first baseman is slashing .370/.455/.611 while collecting nine home runs, 12 doubles and 41 RBIs.
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In 18 appearances for the Single-A Lancaster JetHawks, Reid Humphreys has pitched his way to a 1-0 record with a 2.76 ERA and 10 saves over 17.1 innings pitched in relief.
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Brandon Woodruff made a big change in his life, optioning to shave his lumberjack beard in favor of a clean-shaven face. The Brewers rookie made his MLB debut in 2017, becoming the most recent former Bulldog to do so.
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Diamond Dawg Pitchers Playing MLB
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| NAME | ORGANIZATION | TEAM | LEVEL |
| Chris Stratton (2010-12) | San Francisco | Giants | MLB |
| Jonathan Holder (2010-13) | New York (AL) | Yankees | MLB |
| Jacob Lindgren (2012-14)* | Atlanta | Braves | MLB |
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Diamond Dawg Hitters Playing MLB
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| NAME | ORGANIZATION | TEAM | LEVEL |
| Mitch Moreland (2005-07) | Boston | Red Sox | MLB |
| Adam Frazier   (2011-13) | Pittsburgh | Pirates | MLB |
| Hunter Renfroe (2011-13) | San Diego | Padres | MLB |
Diamond Dawg Coaches In Pro Baseball
| NAME | ORGANIZATION | TEAM | LEVEL |
| Travis Chapman  | New York (AL) | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre | AAA |
| Buck Showalter (1977) | Baltimore | Orioles | MLB |
| Chris Maloney (1982-83) | Atlanta | Mississippi Braves | AA |
The Road To the Show (Hitters)
| NAME | ORGANIZATION | TEAM | LEVEL |
| Cody Brown (2013-2017) |
New York (AL) | Staten Island | Class A |
| Gavin Collins   (2014-16) | Cleveland | Lynchburg | Class A |
| Ryan Gridley (2015-2017) |
Oakland | Vermont | Class A |
| Jack Kruger      (2016) | Los Angeles | Burlington | Class A |
| Nathaniel Lowe (2016) | Tampa Bay | Charlotte | Class A |
| Rafael Palmeiro (1983-85) | Cleburne | Railroaders | Indy |
| Jacob Robson (2013-16) |
Detroit | Erie | AA |
| Brent Rooker (2014-2017) |
Minnesota | Chattanooga | AA |
The Road To the Show (Pitchers)
| NAME | ORGANIZATION | TEAM | LEVEL |
| Ben Bracewell (2010-14) | Oakland | Midland | AA |
| Daniel Brown (2015-16) |
Milwaukee | Carolina | Class A |
| Chad Girodo (2010-13) | Los Angeles | Tulsa | AA |
| Kendall Graveman (2010-13) | Oakland | Nashville | AAA |
| Zac Houston (2014-16) | Detroit | Erie | AA |
| Dakota Hudson (2014-16) | St. Louis | Memphis | AAA |
| Reid Humphreys (2014-16) | Colorado | Lancaster | Class A |
| Evan Mitchell (2011-13) | Cincinnati | Louisville | AAA |
| Austin Sexton (2014-16) | St. Louis | Peoria | Class A |
| Vance Tatum (2014-16) | Kansas City | Wilmington | Class A |
| Brandon Woodruff (2012-14) | Milwaukee | Colorado Springs | AAA |
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Other Diamond Dawgs In Pro Baseball
- Jeff Brantley – Cincinnati Reds Broadcaster
- Will Clark – San Francisco Giants Special Assistant
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