2015 Gameday, 9th Edition

GAMEDAY 9th edition

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8/6 - 8/19

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Table of Contents 4 Front Office Q&A 5 Save Lives with Team Bloodsource 6 Stadium Map 11 Visiting Team Rosters 14 Scorecards 16 Player Biographies 20 Big League Deals Bring a Wealth of New Talent to the Ports’ Roster 22 Player Profile: Splash 27 Homestand Special 29 Community Corner 33 $25 Giveaway

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Get to Know the Ports’ Front Office Q&A In honor of Splash’s 10th birthday, what is your favorite Splash memory?

PAT FILIPPONE

bryan meadows

president

assistant general manager

answer: Seeing him on the Delk Pest Control Cereal Bowl.

answer: Splash arriving to the ballpark via helicopter on Opening Day in 2012.

tim pollack

taylor mccarthy

director of tickets

director of marketing

answer: Tackling the Rally Rat on the 1st base line

answer: Seeing him do the dizzy bat race on Good Day Sacramento with Heather Brent

aaron morales

kellie ryan

director of corporate sales

community relations manager

answer: Each year when Splash gets chased around the ballpark for going streaking and when Splash has any dance battle with a fan.

answer: When Splash and I did an appearance at Micke Grove Zoo. The red monkeys went crazy when they saw him!

dustin coder

max bochman

ticket operations manager

operations manager

answer: My favorite memory is the first time I saw Splash and got to touch his luscious blue hair. He must use head & shoulders for mascots.

answer: any moment i’m around splash when he’s with children is a beautiful new memory

scott gillies

justice hoyt

account executive

group sales account executive

answer: splash larping

answer: Having Splash get his own baseball card

luke johnson

maria boyle

group sales manager

graphics manager

answer: When Splash does the Cha Cha Slide.

answer: when splash was on good day sacramento this year, after having had a little too much coffee

deborah pelletier

greg bell

front office manager

sponsorship & ticket sales executive

answer: seeing splash with all the kids

answer: Seeing him in the mascot parade at the Oakland a’s game…2013

mike conway

zack bayrouty

pa announcer

broadcaster

answer: The time a few seasons back when he tackled the Rally Rat.

answer: That time I dressed up as Splash at an elementary school and had a special connection with the kids

vang hang finance manager answer: The first time I met Splash, he gave me an autograph…free of charge!

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Save Lives with Team BloodSource Hello, Stockton Ports fans! Everyone here rooting the Stockton Ports to victory also has something else in common – blood supply. We all need it. And at some point in life, you or someone you know may require it – whether due to an accident, surgery or planned medical therapy. Every year, BloodSource collects and distributes nearly a quarter million pints of blood and blood components to meet patient need for our neighbors here in Northern and Central California and around the world. How do we always make the play? We count on a full roster of volunteer donors to help!

Since 1948, BloodSource has served as one of the largest independent not-for-profit blood centers in the United States. Based in Northern California, BloodSource operates donor centers spanning Redding to Merced, hosts more than 2,000 blood drives annually, and has added over 100,000 people to the Be the Match® marrow registry.

Through our network of blood donor centers and mobile drives and a passionate volunteer donor base, we supply nearly every drop of blood to over 40 hospitals in 30 counties – including St. Josephs Medical Center in Stockton which serves your neighbors in the greater San Joaquin community. And, in an increasingly borderless world, we assist partner blood centers by providing blood and blood products to help save lives wherever and whenever the need.

Technology continues to transform how blood can help patients – delivering lifesaving and life sustaining solutions. And there are more ways than ever that you can help – through donating whole blood, or blood components including platelets, plasma or source plasma.

Blood component donation allows patients to receive the specific components they need – giving hope to cancer patients, accident victims, transplant patients, patients with hemophilia, newborns and more.

Which donation type is right for you? We’ll work with you to find your best opportunity.

Some may always give whole blood, while others give one of many possible combinations.

And because patient need influences daily collections, you may be asked to donate differently sometimes – what we call “giving what’s needed today,” which helps makes that lifesaving ‘clutch play.’

Our volunteer donors have truly made saving lives a way of their life – giving generously at donor centers or mobile drives to help those in need. From the donor chair to a patient’s bedside, thanks to volunteer donors like you, we are a driving force supporting healthier communities. Join Team BloodSource because…Together, we do save lives!

Find your lifesaving opportunity today at bloodsource.org/donate.

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Centerfield BaseBall-Tip Sandwich, Centerfield 1/2 Pound Burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Bratwurst Burger, Hot Link Sausage Bottled Beer

Pretzel Cart - Section 118 Asparagus Cart - Section 117 Fried PB&J, Asparagus Dip N Dots - Section 118 Sausage Cart - Section 119 Churros, Corn dogs, Tater Tots and Candy Tent - Section 120 “Volcano Splash” Coffee Cart behind the Premier Staffing Club

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COACHING STAFF Bill Haselman Bill Simas Mike Eylward Rafael Ozuna

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PLAYER TO WATCH cody bellinger Position - 1B/OF Throws- L Bats- L Drafted - 2013 (Round 4) 2015 - .246 AVG, 20 HR, 69 RBI At 6’4’’ and weighing in at 180 lbs, the Dodgers’ 8th overall prospect comes from a strong baseball background. Bellinger’s father, Clay Bellinger won two World Series with the Yankees during his pro career. Now, the younger Bellinger has certainly made a name for himself with his ability to hit for power and drive the ball on a regular basis.

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PLAYER TO WATCH domingo leyba Position - 2B/SS Throws - R Bats - S Drafted - Signed as free agent in 2012 (Detroit) 2015 - .243 AVG, 32 RBI, 9 SB Ranked as the 8th overall prospect in the Diamondbacks organization, Leyba was part of a three-team trade that eventually brought Didi Gregorious to the Yankees as Derek Jeter’s replacement at shortstop. At just 19 years old, Leyba is known primarily for his good hands and strong instincts in the infield with many scouts believing he can be a solid big league hitter with extra-base pop.

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PLAYER TO WATCH christian arroyo Position - SS Throws- R Bats- R Drafted - 2013 (Round 1) 2015 - .325 AVG, 4 HR, 25 RBI Arroyo was named MVP at the 18-and-under World Baseball Championships in 2012 and hasn’t looked back since. Since being drafted by the Giants in 2013, Arroyo started his pro ball career being named MVP of the Arizone Rookie-League before finishing second in the Northwest League in batting average with a mark of .333. Known for his strong hand-eye coordination and ability to work the strike zone, many see Arroyo on the fast track to Major League Baseball.

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player biographies corey walter POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: West Virginia BIRTHDATE: 8/11/1992

ERA 1.69 IP 42.2 H 25 SO 39

sam bragg

POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: Georgia Perimeter JC BIRTHDATE: 3/23/1993 ERA 4.38 IP 49.1 H 45 SO 63

trevor bayless POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: San Diego BIRTHDATE: 10/6/1991

ERA 3.82 IP 35.1 H 28 SO 34

lou trivino

POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: Slippery Rock BIRTHDATE: 10/1/1991 ERA 4.61 IP 68.1 H 51 SO 59

dylan covey

POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: San Diego BIRTHDATE: 8/14/1991 ERA 3.82 IP 103.2 H 105 SO 65

victor veliz

POSITION: Pitcher (LHP) BIRTHDATE: 10/6/1993 ERA 6.75 IP 10.2 H 16 SO 13

joel seddon

POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: South Carolina BIRTHDATE: 7/13/1992 ERA 3.51 IP 95.0 H 94 SO 65 73

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kyle finnegan POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: Texas State BIRTHDATE: 9/4/1991

ERA 5.61 IP 94.2 H 108 SO 66

raul alcantara POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) BIRTHDATE: 12/4/1992

ERA 3.56 IP 30.1 H 36 SO 21

chris lamb

POSITION: Pitcher (LHP) SCHOOL: Davidson BIRTHDATE: 6/29/1990 ERA 3.08 IP 38.0 H 37 SO 24

sam roberts

POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: Virginia Military Institute BIRTHDATE: 2/23/1989 ERA 3.19 IP 48.0 H 49 SO 33

taylor thompson POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: Auburn BIRTHDATE: 6/18/1987

ERA 19.29 IP 2.1 H 4 SO 5

ben bracewell POSITION: Pitcher (RHP) SCHOOL: Mississippi State BIRTHDATE: 9/19/1990

ERA 3.46 IP 39.0 H 32 SO 40

matt stalcup POSITION: Pitcher (LHP) SCHOOL: Pittsburg State BIRTHDATE: 7/6/1990

ERA 3.89 IP 44.0 H 40 SO 35

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player biographies jacob nottingham POSITION: Catcher SCHOOL: Redlands BIRTHDATE: 4/3/1995

AB 94 R 16 H 29 HR 4 RBI 15 AVG .309

beau taylor

POSITION: Catcher SCHOOL: Central Florida BIRTHDATE: 2/13/1990 AB 238 R 27 H 51 HR 4 RBI 28 AVG .214

santiago chavez POSITION: Catcher BIRTHDATE: 8/5/1995

AB 20 R 0 H 1 HR 0 RBI 1 AVG .050

michael soto

POSITION: Infielder (1st Base) BIRTHDATE: 11/17/1991 AB 320 R 33 H 74 HR 7 RBI 44 AVG .231

matt chapman

POSITION: Infielder (3rd Base) SCHOOL: Cal State Fullerton BIRTHDATE: 4/28/1993 AB 275 R 57 H 71 HR 21 RBI 51 AVG .258

yairo munoz

POSITION: Infielder (3rd Base) BIRTHDATE: 1/23/1995 AB 7 R 2 H 2 HR 1 RBI 1 AVG .286

branden cogswell POSITION: Infielder (Shortstop) SCHOOL: Virginia BIRTHDATE: 1/12/1993

AB 309 R 34 H 73 HR 3 RBI 28 AVG .236

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john nogowski

POSITION: Infielder (1st Base) SCHOOL: Florida State BIRTHDATE: 1/5/1993 AB 291 R 36 H 79 HR 3 RBI 33 AVG .271

melvin mercedes

POSITION: Infielder (Shortstop) SCHOOL: College of Central Florida BIRTHDATE: 1/13/1992 AB 151 R 15 H 38 HR 0 RBI 15 AVG .252

j.p. sportman

POSITION: Outfielder (Center field) SCHOOL: Central Connecticut State BIRTHDATE: 1/26/1992 AB 139 R 19 H 41 HR 3 RBI 24 AVG .295

tyler marincov

POSITION: Outfielder (Right field) SCHOOL: North Florida BIRTHDATE: 10/20/1991 AB 387 R 63 H 97 HR 12 RBI 51 AVG .251

b.j. boyd

POSITION: Outfielder (Left field) SCHOOL: Palo Alto HS BIRTHDATE: 7/16/1993 AB 318 R 48 H 86 HR 4 RBI 34 AVG .270

brett vertigan

POSITION: Outfielder (Center field) SCHOOL: UC Santa Barbara BIRTHDATE: 8/21/1990 AB 303 R 53 H 88 HR 4 RBI 36 AVG .290

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Big League Deals Bring a Wealth of New Talent to the Ports’ Roster

by maxwell bochman

If there’s one thing A’s fans can come to expect each summer, it’s that winning or losing, Billy Beane is going to be active at the trade deadline. Last year, while the team was leading the division in July, Beane went ahead and doubled down on his team, acquiring pitchers Jon Lester and Jeff Smardzija and hitters like Jonny Gomes and Adam Dunn.

This year, with the team struggling, Beane has traded away players currently in the final year of their contracts for future prospects. While the deadline may be a little disappointing for Athletics’ fans this year instead of last, the opposite holds true for the Ports.

Last year on July 4th, former Ports Addison Russell and Billy McKinney were traded away, diminishing what ended up being a second-half first place team in the California League. Later on, Ports pitcher Nolan Sanborn would be dealt as the A’s added Adam Dunn to their Big League roster. This year, the tune is a little different. The A’s have traded Scott Kazmir, Tyler Clippard, and Ben “The Zob-Train” Zobrist. The return has been almost all prospects that won’t be spending much time in Oakland this season.

While it may not help the A’s chances of making a late playoff run, it could certainly help the Ports.

So far these trades have added three players to the Ports roster. In the Kazmir trade, the Ports received both a promising young catcher and an interesting starting pitcher.

Jacob Nottingham is thought to be the prize of the trade. The right-handed catcher was rated the Astros’ #22 prospect in a loaded farm system by MLB.com, but his onfield production this season would seem to improve his stock. Since being promoted to the California League in July, Nottingham has batted .309/.353/.521 and also has four home runs. He is currently being touted as a power-hitting catcher, which can be a truly valuable commodity. The Ports also received starting pitcher Daniel Mengden.

He was rated as the Astros’ #18 prospect by MLB.com. He hasn’t however, been able to replicate the success that Nottingham had in the California League yet. Mengden has a 4.94 ERA through 54.2 innings pitched, although the notoriously hitter-friendly California League certainly inflates those numbers.

The Ports have also been assigned Casey Meisner who came over from the Mets in the Tyler Clippard trade. The 6’ 7” Meisner is a starting pitcher who many scouts believe could turn into a very promising Major Leaguer. In 18 professional starts this season Meisner has pitched to a 2.53 while having a strikeout to walk ratio close to 3:1. He is also only 20 years old after being drafted out of high school in the 3rd round of the 2013 draft. If he can develop a consistent delivery, which may take some time being a 20year old with a 6-7 frame, there is a definite chance this was a steal of a trade by Beane.

Last year, Ports fans saw some key players traded in what could have been a memorable season. With the misfortune of the 2015 A’s, the Ports will be on the receiving end of top prospects this year, and hopefully it will lead to a better finish to the 2015 season

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player profile: splash the mascot Position: Stockton Ports Team Mascot Resides: Stockton’s Deep Water Channel, right outside of Banner Island Ballpark Height: 7’5” Weight: Broke the Scale Hair: Brilliant Blue Skin: Radioactive Red Fur Body Type: Big-boned, Big-bellied and Big-hearted Shoe Size: 28EE Favorite Food: Deep-Fried Asparagus Ever since Splash was a young fur ball, this big-boned, big-bellied bundle of fun has enjoyed being the center of attention. Splash is a big kid and likes to “splash” about in the Deep Water Channel and scarf down the deep-fried asparagus at Banner Island Ballpark.

Splash enjoys stealing your food when you are not looking, welcoming young fans into the ballpark, and leading the cheers for Stockton’s team. Splash is always ready for practical jokes and always has a few helpful tips for the umpires.

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Community Corner

by kellie ryan

During the 2015 summer, the Stockton Ports teamed up with the Stockton-San Joaquin Library for their Summer Reading Program. Over 3,000 ticket vouchers were distributed to children and adults who completed the program at their local libraries. : In addition to receiving ticket vouchers, Ports players stopped by a few story times to read to children and encourage literacy in the community.

Matt Chapman and Tyler Marincov at the Weston Ranch Library

“We are so grateful that The Stockton Ports players are promoting early literacy in our wonderful City of Stockton, and that they took time from their busy schedules to come and read to kids. Parents were also excited to see the players interacting with the kids in the library,” said Panteha Paknahad Jabarouti, Library Assistant at the Margaret K. Troke Library.

During story time, not only did the players read some of their favorite stories, but they also sang and danced the get the kids moving. “There was a fantastic trade of skills,” said Rebecca Hill Long with Cesar Chavez Library. “The children reintroduced the Hokey Pokey to pitchers Ben Bracewell and Lou Trivino; and they in turn taught everyone present how to wind up for a pitch!!!”

The Ports will welcome the Stockton-San Joaquin Library and everyone who participated in the reading program to Banner Island Ballpark on Sunday, August 9th and Sunday, August 16th when they will join Splash for a pre-game parade around the field and a pre-game ceremony!

Kyle Finnegan and Joel Seddon at the Margaret K. Troke Library

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