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Royals Opening Day Rosters
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS |
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Pitchers (11) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Affeldt, Jeremy |
L-L |
6-4 |
215 |
23 |
Royals |
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Asencio, Miguel |
R-R |
6-2 |
190 |
22 |
Royals |
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Bukvich, Ryan |
R-R |
6-2 |
250 |
24 |
Royals |
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Carrasco, D.J. |
R-R |
6-1 |
215 |
24 |
Pirates (Hi A) |
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George, Chris |
L-L |
6-2 |
200 |
23 |
Royals |
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Grimsley, Jason |
R-R |
6-3 |
205 |
35 |
Royals |
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Hernandez, Runelvys |
R-R |
6-1 |
205 |
24 |
Royals |
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Lopez, Albie |
R-R |
6-2 |
240 |
31 |
Braves |
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MacDougal, Mike |
B-R |
6-4 |
195 |
26 |
Royals |
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May, Darrell |
L-L |
6-2 |
185 |
30 |
Royals |
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Wilson, Kris |
R-R |
6-4 |
225 |
26 |
Royals |
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Catchers (2) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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DiFelice, Mike |
R-R |
6-2 |
205 |
33 |
Cardinals |
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Mayne, Brent |
L-R |
6-1 |
190 |
34 |
Royals |
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Infielders (7) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Berroa, Angel |
R-R |
6-0 |
175 |
25 |
Royals |
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Febles, Carlos |
R-R |
5-11 |
185 |
26 |
Royals |
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Harvey, Ken |
R-R |
6-2 |
240 |
25 |
Royals (AAA) |
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Lopez, Mendy |
R-R |
6-2 |
200 |
28 |
Pirates |
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Randa, Joe |
R-R |
5-11 |
190 |
33 |
Royals |
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Relaford, Desi |
B-R |
5-9 |
174 |
29 |
Mariners |
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Sweeney, Mike |
R-R |
6-3 |
225 |
29 |
Royals |
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Outfielders (5) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Berger, Brandon |
R-R |
5-11 |
205 |
28 |
Royals |
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Beltran, Carlos* |
B-R |
6-1 |
190 |
25 |
Royals |
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Brown, Dee |
L-R |
6-0 |
225 |
25 |
Royals |
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Ibanez, Raul |
L-R |
6-2 |
200 |
30 |
Royals |
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Johnson, Rontrez |
R-R |
5-10 |
175 |
26 |
Royals (AAA) |
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Tucker, Michael |
L-R |
6-2 |
195 |
31 |
Royals |
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Manager: Tony Pena. |
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Coaches: John Cumberland, Tom Gamboa, John Mizerock, Jeff Pentland, Bob Schaefer, Luis Silverio. |
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OMAHA ROYALS (AAA) |
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE |
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Pitchers (12) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Carlyle, Buddy* |
R-R |
6-3 |
175 |
25 |
Hanshin (Japan) |
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DeHart, Rick |
L-L |
6-1 |
180 |
33 |
Royals (AAA) |
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Ferguson, Ian |
R-R |
6-4 |
225 |
23 |
Royals (AA) |
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Gilfillan, Jason |
R-R |
6-5 |
220 |
26 |
Royals (AAA) |
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Hill, Jeremy |
R-R |
5-11 |
200 |
25 |
Royals |
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Lowe, Sean |
R-R |
6-2 |
225 |
32 |
Pirates |
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Mullen, Scott |
R-L |
6-2 |
195 |
28 |
Royals |
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Obermueller, Wes |
R-R |
6-2 |
195 |
26 |
Royals |
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Osting, Jimmy |
R-L |
6-5 |
190 |
25 |
Brewers |
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Sedlacek, Shawn |
R-R |
6-4 |
200 |
26 |
Royals |
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Snyder, Kyle |
B-R |
6-8 |
220 |
25 |
Royals (AA) |
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Turman, Jason |
R-R |
6-10 |
210 |
27 |
Yokohama (Japan) |
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Voyles, Brad |
R-R |
6-0 |
195 |
26 |
Royals |
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Catchers (2) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Lunar, Fernando |
R-R |
6-1 |
230 |
25 |
Orioles (AAA) |
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Ullery, David |
L-R |
6-3 |
225 |
28 |
Orioles (AA) |
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Infielders (6) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Burkhart, Morgan |
B-L |
5-11 |
220 |
31 |
Fukuoka (Japan) |
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Harris, Brian |
B-R |
5-10 |
170 |
27 |
Royals (AA) |
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Matos, Julius |
R-R |
5-11 |
170 |
28 |
Padres |
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Ordaz, Luis |
R-R |
5-11 |
170 |
27 |
Royals |
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Patterson, Jarrod |
L-R |
6-1 |
190 |
29 |
Tigers (AAA) |
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Sasser, Rob |
R-R |
6-3 |
205 |
28 |
Brewers (AAA) |
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Outfielders (4) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Agbayani, Benny |
R-R |
6-0 |
225 |
31 |
Red Sox |
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Gomez. Alexis |
L-L |
6-2 |
180 |
24 |
Royals |
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Guiel, Aaron |
L-R |
5-10 |
200 |
30 |
Royals |
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Kelly, Mike |
R-R |
6-4 |
200 |
32 |
Did Not Play |
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Manager: Mike Jirschele. |
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Coaches: Dave LaRoche, Kevin Long. |
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WICHITA WRANGLERS (AA) |
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TEXAS LEAGUE |
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Pitchers (12) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Baerlocher, Ryan |
R-R |
6-5 |
220 |
25 |
Royals (AAA) |
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Douglass, Ryan |
R-R |
6-3 |
210 |
24 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Field, Nate |
R-R |
6-2 |
200 |
27 |
Royals |
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Gobble, Jimmy |
L-L |
6-3 |
190 |
21 |
Royals (AA) |
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Lee, Garrett |
R-R |
6-5 |
210 |
26 |
Royals (AA) |
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Luque, Roger |
L-L |
6-1 |
170 |
23 |
Mariners (Hi A) |
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Rose, Brian |
R-R |
6-3 |
210 |
27 |
Royals (R) |
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Sanches, Brian |
R-R |
6-1 |
190 |
24 |
Royals (AA) |
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Tamayo, Danny |
R-R |
6-1 |
240 |
23 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Wilkerson, Wes |
R-R |
6-3 |
200 |
27 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Wrightsman, Dusty |
R-R |
6-4 |
220 |
23 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Young, Doug |
R-R |
6-1 |
205 |
27 |
Fargo-Moorhead (Ind.) |
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Catchers (2) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Arnerich, Tony |
R-R |
6-0 |
190 |
23 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Tonis, Mike |
R-R |
6-3 |
220 |
24 |
Royals (R) |
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Infielders (6) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Bledsoe, Hunter |
R-R |
6-4 |
210 |
27 |
Dodgers (AA) |
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Gemoll, Justin |
R-R |
6-2 |
200 |
25 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Hart, Corey* |
B-R |
6-0 |
190 |
27 |
Royals (AAA) |
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Lora, Thomas |
B-R |
5-10 |
180 |
25 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Machado, Alejandro |
R-R |
6-0 |
160 |
20 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Medrano, Steve |
B-R |
5-11 |
150 |
25 |
DNP--Injured |
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Santos, Chad |
L-L |
5-11 |
220 |
21 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Outfielders (4) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Cunningham, Marco |
R-R |
5-10 |
180 |
25 |
Royals (AA) |
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Gettis, Byron |
R-R |
6-0 |
240 |
23 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Hopper, Norris |
R-R |
5-9 |
200 |
24 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Meadows, Tydus |
R-R |
6-2 |
210 |
25 |
Royals (AA) |
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Manager: Keith Bodie. |
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Coaches: Nelson Liriano, Larry Carter. |
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WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS (HIGH A) |
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CAROLINA LEAGUE |
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Pitchers (13) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Armitage, Barry |
R-R |
6-4 |
225 |
23 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Bass, Brian |
R-R |
6-0 |
190 |
21 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Greinke, Zack |
R-R |
6-2 |
200 |
19 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Leclair, Aric |
L-L |
6-0 |
190 |
22 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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McClellan, Zach |
R-R |
6-5 |
195 |
24 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Middleton, Kyle |
R-R |
6-6 |
230 |
22 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Morrison, Robbie |
R-R |
6-0 |
215 |
26 |
Royals (AA) |
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Natale, Mike |
R-R |
6-0 |
195 |
23 |
Royals (AA) |
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Stiles, Brad |
L-L |
6-5 |
235 |
22 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Stodolka, Mike |
L-L |
6-2 |
210 |
21 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Tierney, Chris |
L-L |
6-6 |
205 |
19 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Vasquez, Jorge |
R-R |
6-1 |
165 |
24 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Villacis, Eduardo |
R-R |
6-2 |
180 |
23 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Catchers (2) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Alleva, J.D. |
L-R |
5-11 |
195 |
24 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Walter, Scott |
R-R |
6-2 |
205 |
24 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Infielders (6) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Blanco, Andres |
B-R |
5-10 |
155 |
18 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Cotto, Luis |
R-R |
5-10 |
180 |
21 |
Royals (AA) |
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Fallon, Chris |
L-R |
6-2 |
185 |
24 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Fenster, Darren |
R-R |
5-9 |
170 |
23 |
Royals (AA) |
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Gotay, Ruben |
B-R |
5-11 |
160 |
20 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Groves, Brett |
R-R |
6-0 |
180 |
24 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Outfielders (4) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Draper, John |
R-R |
6-2 |
190 |
22 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Dyson, Trey |
L-L |
6-4 |
225 |
23 |
Royals (SS) |
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Lytle, Derrik |
L-L |
6-2 |
180 |
21 |
Royals (SS) |
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Shanks, James |
R-R |
6-0 |
180 |
24 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Manager: Bill Gardner. |
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Coaches: Bill Slack, Terry Bradshaw. |
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BURLINGTON BEES (LOW A) |
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MIDWEST LEAGUE |
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Pitchers (12) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Ackerman, Eric |
L-L |
6-0 |
195 |
23 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Bayliss, Jonah |
R-R |
6-2 |
200 |
22 |
Royals (SS) |
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Carter, Ramsey |
B-R |
6-2 |
190 |
22 |
Royals (SS) |
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Chamberlain, Steve |
L-R |
6-3 |
205 |
22 |
Royals (SS) |
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Christensen, Danny |
L-L |
6-1 |
205 |
19 |
Royals (SS) |
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Endicott, Drew |
R-R |
6-3 |
180 |
22 |
Royals (SS) |
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Griffin, Colt |
R-R |
6-4 |
200 |
20 |
Royals (Hi A) |
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Hoelscher, Nate |
L-L |
6-2 |
190 |
23 |
Royals (R) |
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Kaanoi, Kahi |
L-R |
5-11 |
175 |
20 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Keppinger, Billy |
L-L |
6-0 |
180 |
24 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Mattison, Kieran |
L-R |
6-0 |
195 |
22 |
Royals (R) |
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Metzger, Jon |
L-L |
6-2 |
200 |
24 |
DNP--Injured |
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Catchers (3) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Gonzalez, Luis |
R-R |
6-1 |
205 |
20 |
Royals (R) |
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Guzman, Jacob |
R-R |
6-0 |
195 |
20 |
Royals (SS) |
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Tupman, Matt |
L-R |
5-11 |
185 |
23 |
Royals (SS) |
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Infielders (7) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Dean, Erik |
L-R |
6-0 |
190 |
21 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Espino, Damaso |
B-R |
6-1 |
190 |
19 |
Reds (AA) |
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Jensen, David |
L-L |
6-3 |
210 |
23 |
Royals (SS) |
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Kaaihue, Kila |
L-R |
6-3 |
210 |
19 |
Royals (R) |
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Lonnquist, Eric |
R-R |
6-0 |
185 |
22 |
Royals (SS) |
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Murphy, Donnie |
R-R |
5-10 |
180 |
20 |
Royals (Lo A) |
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Sanchez, Angel |
R-R |
6-1 |
170 |
19 |
Royals (R) |
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Outfielders (3) |
B-T |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
2002 Org. (Peak Level) |
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Frend, Tim |
R-R |
6-2 |
195 |
22 |
Royals (SS) |
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Stephens, Bernard |
L-R |
6-0 |
185 |
23 |
Royals (SS) |
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Stocker, Mel |
B-R |
5-10 |
160 |
22 |
Royals (SS) |
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Manager: Joe Szekely. |
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Coaches: Patrick Anderson, Tom Burgmeier. |
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