JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The area has quite a few players playing baseball at the professional level. With the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the draft in the rearview, now\u2019s a good time to check in on local products who are playing affiliate baseball in the minor leagues. <\/p>\n
Locals in minor league baseball<\/p>\n
Position, Player, Local tie, Pro team, Minor league team, Level<\/p>\n
P Mason Adams<\/a>, Jacksonville University, White Sox, Charlotte, Triple-A<\/p>\n Is 2-3 with 37 Ks in 38 IP, 4.03 ERA. Elevated from Double-A in early June. <\/p>\n P Mike Baumann<\/a>, Jacksonville University, Mets, Syracuse, Triple-A<\/p>\n Was 1-1 with 5.73 ERA and a save before being released on June 29.<\/p>\n P Tanner Bauman<\/a>, Atlantic Coast\/St. Johns River SC, Yankees, Hudson Valley, High-A<\/p>\n Is 3-0 with a pair of saves, 27 Ks in 23.1 IP (4.63 ERA).<\/p>\n P Jackson Baumeister<\/a>, Bolles, Rays, Montgomery, Double-A<\/p>\n Is 4-3 with 73 Ks in 64.1 IP, 4.20 ERA. <\/p>\n OF Kyle Boylston, St. Johns CD\/Trinity Christian, Mariners, TBA, TBA<\/p>\n Recently signed a free agent contract with the team after the draft<\/p>\n P Zach Bryant<\/a>, Jacksonville University, Rangers, Frisco, Double-A<\/p>\n Is 1-1 with 32 Ks in 36 IP, 4.75 ERA in 27 appearances. <\/p>\n OF Tyler Callihan<\/a>, Providence, Pirates, Indianapolis, Triple-A<\/p>\n Started season in Triple-A and hit .223 with 5 HR, 16 RBI before being called up to big leagues.<\/p>\n P Mike Clevinger<\/a>, Wolfson, Pirates, Indianapolis, Triple-A<\/p>\n Is 2-0 with 20 Ks in 21.1 IP, 4.22 ERA. <\/p>\n P Michael Darrell-Hicks<\/a>, Jacksonville, Pirates, Indianapolis, Triple-A<\/p>\n Has whiffed 25 in 22.2 IP and earned a pair of saves. Currently on 7-day injured list.<\/p>\n P Cole Dennis<\/a>, Bishop Snyder, Braves, FCL Braves, Rookie <\/p>\n Fourth-round draft pick signed with Braves this week, receiving a $523,280 bonus, under his slot value ($697,700).<\/p>\n P Brad Deppermann<\/a>, University of North Florida, Giants, Richmond, Double-A<\/p>\n Is 0-1 with 16 Ks in 12 IP, 5.25 ERA in 11 appearances. Currently on 7-day injured list.<\/p>\n P Dane Dunning<\/a>, Clay, Mariners, Tacoma, Triple-A<\/p>\n Is 2-5 with 37 Ks in 40.1 IP, 6.92 ERA. Currently on 60-day injured list. <\/p>\n IF Max Ferguson<\/a>, Bolles, Red Sox, Worcester, Triple-A<\/p>\n Hitting .263 with 27 RBI and 28 runs scored. Bat has some pop, too (8 HR). <\/p>\n OF Ben Gamel<\/a>, Bishop Kenny, Braves, Gwinnett, Triple-A<\/p>\n Hitting .210 with 20 RBI, 3 HR and 24 runs scored. <\/p>\n IF Colby Halter<\/a>, Bishop Kenny, Athletics, Midland, Double-A<\/p>\n Hitting .248 with 5 HR, 26 RBI and 13 stolen bases. Also scored 27 runs. Began season in Triple-A Las Vegas before moving down earlier this month. <\/p>\n OF Austin Hays<\/a>, Jacksonville University, Reds, Charlotte, Triple-A<\/p>\n Currently on injury rehab assignment where he\u2019s hitting .212 with 2 HR, 6 RBI in 33 at-bats. <\/p>\n C Nathan Hickey<\/a>, Providence, Red Sox, Worcester, Triple-A<\/p>\n Hitting .194 in 44 games with 6 HR, 16 RBI and 21 runs scored.<\/p>\n P Lebarron Johnson<\/a>, Paxon, Rockies, Spokane, High-A<\/p>\n Has whiffed 43 in 50.1 IP, 4.65 ERA. Record is a bit down (1-4) but has cut way back on walking batters from first season in pro ball.<\/p>\n IF Alex Lodise<\/a>, Bartram Trail\/UNF, Braves, Augusta, Single-A<\/p>\n Hitting .254 with some power (18 HR) and 54 RBI. Also has 14 stolen bases. <\/p>\n IF Kyle Lodise<\/a>, Brunswick, White Sox, Winston-Salem, White Sox<\/p>\n Hitting .210 with 29 stolen bases, 9 HR, 53 runs scored in second season of pro ball. <\/p>\n OF Nick Monile<\/a>, UNF, Brewers, Wilson, Single-A<\/p>\n Hitting .113 with a HR, 7 stolen bases and 20 runs scored. <\/p>\n P Hueston Morrill<\/a>, Suwannee, Yankees, FCL Yankees, Rookie<\/p>\n Currently on injury rehab assignment in rookie ball. Is 1-1 with 8Ks in 5.2 IP this season.<\/p>\n P Tyler Myrick<\/a>, Columbia, Giants, Sacramento, Triple-A<\/p>\n Released by the River Cats in March before signing with (and later being released by) Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. <\/p>\n C Brian Navarreto<\/a>, Arlington CD, Marlins, Jacksonville, Triple-A<\/p>\n Hit .211 in 76 at bats before being called up by Miami last month. <\/p>\n P Sean Reid-Foley<\/a>, Sandalwood, Braves, Gwinnett, Triple-A<\/p>\n He was released before the start of the season before signing with Charros de Jalisco in the Mexican League. He was released by that team in May. <\/p>\n P Collin Rothermel<\/a>, Jacksonville University, Diamondbacks, Visalia, Single-A<\/p>\n Was 0-2 with 10 Ks in 6.2 IP, 21.60 ERA in 5 games before going on season-ending injured list.<\/p>\n P Tyler Santana<\/a>, Jacksonville University, Cubs, Knoxville, Double-A<\/p>\n Is 2-1 with 4.62 ERA, two saves, 45 Ks in 48.2 IP. Has 31 career wins in the minors.<\/p>\n P Dylan Simmons<\/a>, Trinity Christian, Reds, Dayton, High-A<\/p>\n Went 3-1 this season with 18 Ks in 23.1 IP, 6.17 ERA before going on full season injured list earlier this month. <\/p>\n OF Austin Slater<\/a>, Bolles, Rays, Durham, Triple-A<\/p>\n Removed from the temporarily inactive list last week. Hitting .289 with 3 RBI, HR in 10 games.<\/p>\n P Darien Smith<\/a>, University Christian, Giants, ACL Giants, Rookie<\/p>\n Has been in Double-A this season, but currently on injury rehab assignment in Rookie ball. Is 4-1 with 3.31 ERA, 31 Ks in 32.2 IP this year. <\/p>\n P Tyler Vogel<\/a>, Jacksonville University, Giants, Richmond, Double-A<\/p>\n Out to a great start with 6-1 record, 2.36 ERA and 12 saves. Whiffed 39 in 34.1 IP. <\/p>\n P Aaron Watson<\/a>, Trinity Christian, Reds, ACL Reds, Rookie<\/p>\n Is 2-2 with 3.97 ERA in 22.2 IP. He\u2019s keeping the walks-to-whiffs ratio strong (31 Ks to 6 BBs)<\/p>\n OF Max Williams<\/a>, Clay, Marlins, Jupiter, Single-A<\/p>\n Is 3 for 12 (.250) with a HR and three RBI in three games this season. <\/p>\n