Big Train Alumni Update

by Bill Hickman

Promotions Since Last Report
 
o  Matt Bowman called up to major leagues by Minnesota Twins.
o  Kobe Kato landed job with York Revolution after being released by Houston Astros' affiliate.
o  Andrew Vail landed job with New England Knockouts.
 
Demotions Since Last Report
 
o  Maceo Campbell released by Boston Red Sox affiliate.
o  Drew Strotman from AAA to AA.
o  Martin Vincelli-Simard placed on retired list by Quebec Capitales.

Alumni Update

Kemp Alderman, OF (BT 2021) Jupiter Hammerheads (Miami Marlins - Fla. State Lg. - Lo A) on roster; but on injured list.
 
Tanner Allen, OF (BT 2017)  Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins - Southern Lg. - AA)  .295, 13 hits, 1 HR, 8 RBI, in 15 games.
 
Andrew Bechtold, 3B (BT 2015) Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays - International Lg. - AAA) no record yet.
  
Matt Bowman, RHP (BT 2010-11-12)  Minnesota Twins (American Lg. - MLB) 0-0, 1.42 ERA, 6.1 IP, in 4 games; after starting season with St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins - International Lg. - AAA) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 IP, in 5 games.
 
Michael Boyle, LHP (BT 2013) St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins - International Lg. - AAA) 0-0, 1 save, 7.71 ERA, 7 IP, in 8 games.
 
Hunter Brown, RHP (BT 2018)  Houston Astros (American Lg. - MLB) 0-4, 9.68 ERA, 17.2 IP, in 5 games.
 
Alec Burleson, OF (BT 2018) St. Louis Cardinals (National Lg. - MLB) .255, 13 hits, 2 RBI, in 19 games.
 
Chris Clarke, RHP (BT 2018) Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs - PCL - AAA) 0-0, 2.00 ERA, 18 IP, in 5 games.
 
Jack Cone, OF (BT 2021) Ogden Raptors (Pioneer Lg. - IND)  Has signed with them; season starts May 21.
 
Gio Diaz, SS/2B  (BT 2019)  Gary South Shore RailCats (American Association - IND)  On roster; season starts May 10.
 
Logan Driscoll, C (BT 2017) Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays - International Lg. - AAA) .321, 18 hits, 1 HR, 10 RBI, in 15 games.
 
Jake Eddington, RHP (BT 2021)  Clearwater Threshers (Philadelphia Phillies - Fla. State Lg. - Lo A ) 1-0, 9.39 ERA, 2.2 IP, in 3 games.
 
J. P. France, RHP (BT 2014) Houston Astros (American Lg. - MLB) 0-3, 7.46 ERA, 25.1 IP, in 3 games.
 
Tyler "Ty" France, 1B (BT 2013) Seattle Mariners (American Lg. - MLB)  .267, 20 hits, 7 runs scored, in 20 games.

Austin Gauthier, SS (BT 2021)  Tulsa Drillers (Los Angeles Dodgers - Texas Lg. - AA) .293, 17 hits, 3 HR, 14 RBI, in 16 games.
 
Logan Gilbert, RHP (BT 2016) Seattle Mariners (American Lg. - MLB) 2-0, 1.87 ERA, 33.2 IP, in 5 games.
 
Josh Grosz, RHP (BT 2021)  Tampa Tarpons (New York Yankees - Fla. State Lg. - Lo A) 0-2, 11.45 ERA, 11 IP, in 3 games.
 
Grayson Hitt, LHP (BT 2021) ACL Diamondbacks (Arizona Diamondbacks - Arizona Complex Lg. - Rookie) on roster, but also on injured list.
 
Cade Hunter, C (BT 2019) Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) .173, 9 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, in 14 games.
 
Andrew "A.J." Jones, RHP (BT 2017) Kane County Cougars (American Association - IND)  on roster; season begins May 10.
 
Kobe Kato, 2B (BT 2019)  York Revolution (Atlantic Lg. - IND) no record yet; after starting season with Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros - Texas Lg. -- AA) .000, in ! AB, in 1 game.
 
Garrett Kueber, SS (BT 2017) Northern Colorado Owlz (Pioneer Lg. - IND) on roster; season begins May 21.
 
Chase Lee, RHP (BT 2019) Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers - PCL - AAA) on roster, but on injured list.
 
Carlos Lomeli, RHP (BT 2018) Rocky Mountain Vibes (Pioneer Lg. - IND) on roster; season begins May 21.

Brandon Lowe, 2B/OF (BT 2014) Tampa Bay Rays (American Lg. - MLB) .185, 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, in 8 games; now on injured list.

Joe Mantiply, LHP (BT 2010)  Arizona Diamondbacks (National Lg. - MLB) 1-1, 5.00 ERA, 1 hold, 9 IP, in 12 games.

Brad Marcelino, Coach (BT 2002 outfielder)  Visalia Rawhide (Arizona Diamondbacks - California  Lg. - Hi A) Hitting coach.

John A. Murphy, RHP (BT 2016-17) Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 6.00 ERA, 3 IP, in 3 games.
 
William "Billy" Murphy, Coach (BT 2008 pitcher) Houston Astros (American Lg. - MLB) Co-Pitching Coach
 
Joe Nahas, RHP (BT 2017) South Bend Cubs (Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 1 save, 3.38 ERA, 8 IP, in 4 games.
 
Tyler Naumann, RHP (BT 2019) Windy City Thunderbolts (Frontier Lg. - IND)  on roster; season begins May 9.
 
James Outman, OF (BT 2017) Los Angeles Dodgers (National Lg. - MLB) .178, 13 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, in 24 games.
 
Dalton Ponce, RHP (BT 2019)  Savannah Party Animals (Barnstorming Team with Savannah Bananas) stats not published.
 
Hunter Renfroe, OF (BT 2011-12) Kansas City Royals (American Lg. - MLB) .149, 10 hits, 2 HR, 10 RBI, in 21 games.
 
Nolan Schanuel, 1B (BT 2021) Los Angeles Angels (American Lg. - MLB) .203, 14 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, in 21 games.
 
Carter Spivey, RHP (BT 2019) Lake County Captains (Cleveland Guardians - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 8.00 ERA, 9 IP, in 3 games.
 
Drew Strotman, RHP (BT 2015-16) Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros - Texas Lg. - AA) 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.2 IP, in 2 games; after starting season with Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL - AAA) 0-0, 1 save, 6.00 ERA, 6 IP, in 6 games.
 
Carson Taylor, C (BT 2018)  Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies - Eastern Lg. - AA) .375, 15 hits, 4 HR, 16 RBI, in 11 games.
 
Andrew Vail, LHP (BT 2019) New England Knockouts (Frontier Lg. - IND) on roster; season begins May 10.
 
Ken Waldichuk, LHP (BT 2017) Oakland Athletics (American Lg. - MLB)  Had surgery over the winter.  He is on their roster, but is on the injured list.
 
Justin Wylie, 2B (BT 2018) Over the winter, he played for the Sydney Blue Sox (Australian Baseball Lg.) .375, 27 hits, 5 HR, 25 RBI, in 19 games.  He led the Sydney team in hitting.  He seems to be considering his options for the 2024 season.