LOUISVILLE BATS # 43 28 39 23 32 34 49 41 54 3 31 66 47 63 21 44 27 25 52 #
PITCHERS Tim Adleman R.J. Alaniz Shane Carle José De León Phillip Diehl Brandon Finnegan Carson Fulmer Edgar García Sonny Gray Hunter Greene Jeff Hoffman Joel Kuhnel Michael Mariot Ryan Nutof Riley O’Brien Reiver Sanmartin Tony Santillan Braden Shipley Bo Takahashi CATCHERS
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Rocky Gale
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185
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Chris Okey Beau Taylor INFIELDERS Jose Barrero Brantley Bell Michael De Leon Logan Morrison Alfredo Rodriguez Max Schrock Jonathan Willems OUTFIELDERS Narciso Crook TJ Friedl Mark Payton Mallex Smith Manager/Coach Pat Kelly Kevin Mahar Alex Pelaez Seth Etherton
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Andrew Susac
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Chris Sharpe
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07/20/1994 04/02/1992 12/29/1994 10/03/1993 02/29/1996 11/27/1995 06/06/1996
1 75
Troy Stokes Jr. Travis Swaggerty Manager/Coach Brian Esposito Jon Nunnally Joel Hanrahan Gustavo Omana
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205 200
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The Louisville Bats embark on the 2021 season under the steady guidance of third-year team manager, Pat Kelly. The veteran skipper returns to the helm with two new additions to his coaching staff this year in Seth Etherton, who will serve as the Bats’ new Pitching Coach, and Alex Pelaez, who assumes duties as the team’s Hitting Coach. With the core of the Bats’ roster basically set for Opening Day, both Etherton and Pelaez were able to offer their own unique insight for a season preview of the 2021 Louisville Bats.
PITCHING REVIIEW The Bats’ pitching staff will be under new tutelage for the first time since 2015, as Etherton joins the team following his promotion from Double-A Chattanooga over the offseason. Etherton brings a wealth of experience to the Bats as a former first-round draft pick who pitched for 14 seasons during his pro career.
Now in his sixth season as a pitching coach in the Reds’ system, Etherton is quite familiar with the stable of pitchers in Cincy’s pipeline. He pointed to the following hurlers as players to watch during the 2021 campaign: KEY STARTERS: RHP Riley O’Brien RHP Braden Shipley RHP Vladimir Gutierrez RHP Tony Santillan KEY PROSPECTS: LHP Nick Lodolo RHP Hunter Green KEY RELIEVER: LHP Josh Osich PER ETHERON: “Braden (Shipley) is a little firmer (than a traditional pitcher) with the fastball, has a great feel for throwing any pitch in any count, has a very sharp breaking ball and a plus changeup. So, his command is probably tops among all of (Louisville’s pitchers).
Riley O’Brien is really tapping into what he is capable of doing and I am really excited for him. He has a great arm, really good breaking stuff, and his changeup has really come along. Tony Santillan is just pure power with velocity in the high 90’s, and a really sharp breaking ball. He is a guy that I think is very close to being a Major Leaguer. Vladimir Gutierrez has very, very good stuff and just needs some more experience at this level to be able toreign things in a bit, and I think he will be up there (with the Reds) very soon, as well. Josh Osich also impressed me so far (at the Alternate Site). He’s a veteran guy who came in here and he has been a true professional from day one. As soon as he gets to the field, he is just locked in and is always trying to get better and learn.” As for prospects waiting in the wings, Etherton quickly rolled off the names of Lodolo, Green and Lyons. The three
most home runs in RedBirds/Bats history, Pelaez said he expects the 2021 squad to spray the ball across the field to fully stretch opposing defenses. KEY OUTFIELDERS: Scott Heineman Mark Peyton KEY INFIELDERS: Cheslor Cuthbert Max Schrock KEY PROSPECTS: SS Jose Garcia
prospects each reached Single-A Dayton prior to the missed 2020 MiLB season and are on the fast-track to continue climbing up the ranks of the Reds’ system. “Nick Lodolo is certainly well on his way, very polished. He is developing some different pitches and enhancing his current ones. But he is so talented and so polished…Hunter Greene has done nothing but shine during big-league camp in Arizona (following 2019 Tommy John surgery)…Lyon Richardson is very young but also very polished. He just has an excellent work ethic, routine, and really just the kind of guy who checks off every box.”
HITTERS REVIIEW New Bats hitting coach Pelaez has high hopes for Louisville’s offense during his first season overseeing the lineup. In contrast to the homer-happy Bats squad of 2019, which hit the second-
“I think we are going to have a gap-togap team. We are going to hit a lot of doubles and maybe mix some more power in there, as well. We have a few guys that certainly have the potential to hit a good number of home runs, but it’ll be difficult to stay consistent with the COVID roster situation and Taxi Squad.” To combat the inconsistency, Pelaez installed a consistent preparation plan for Louisville’s hitters. Pelaez will work closely with the team’s video/scouting service to provide footage of every pitch from every at-bat for his hitters throughout the season. He also prepares an advance scouting report for each opposing pitcher the Bats are scheduled to face. “We have websites that provide video of every pitch that we want to see. We have filters that are always up in the cage that kind of give the guys an idea of what they are going to see (from an upcoming opponent). That doesn’t mean that’s necessarily what is going to happen that day (in the game), but it gives our hitters a rough idea (on what to expect). After a month of workouts at the Alternate Training Site, Pelaez said there were encouraging signs across the roster during the April schedule of scrimmages. He said the team is specifically looking
forward to seeing more of outfielders Scott Heineman and Mark Payton and infielders Cheslor Cuthbert and Max Schrock with the Bats this season. OF Scott Heineman appeared in half of Texas’ games last year during the shortened MLB season. Scouts like his consistent contact with power potential and note that he can play at all three outfield positions. OF Mark Payton is coming off a breakout year at Triple-A Las Vegas in 2019 in which he hit .334 with 20 doubles and 20 home runs. The Reds selected Payton in the subsequent Rule 5 Draft, praising his speed in the outfield and solid approach against right-handed pitching. INF Cheslor Cuthbert spent the majority of the 2016 season in the majors and has seen action in 30+ MLB games during each successive year leading up to 2020. Scouts tout his steadiness at the plate and ability to put the ball in play consistently and are continually impressed by his defensive showing at third base each season. INF Max Schrock made his Major League debut with the Cardinals last season and proved he can effectively play both second and third base at the big league level. He has drawn praise for his short stroke with the bat, good hand-eye coordination and an ability to spoil pitches. When right, Schrock can hammer strikes gap-to-gap.
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If a Louisville Bats pitcher throws a no-hitter at a 2020 home game, the Bats will donate $20,000 to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, and one lucky fan will win $5,000. The Louisville Bats are committed to keeping the community healthy and safe – which is why, in partnership with Norton Children’s, Louisville Slugger Field has been declared a No Hit Zone. That means no adult or child shall hit another adult or child. It’s a promise we all should keep no matter where we are, so let’s work together and enjoy the game.
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HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 210
AGE: 29
THROWS: RIGHT BATS: RIGHT
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HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 215
AGE: 28
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HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 169
AGE: 26
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HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 216
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The Louisville Bats are thrilled to welcome fans back to Louisville Slugger Field for the return of baseball and the 2021 season. The Bats’ Home Opener on May 4 marks the first official home game in more than 600 calendar days and we are truly looking forward to unveiling the upgraded Bats experience to our fans. Baseball will look different at Slugger Field in 2021, both in the sites around the ballpark and the actual on-field product of the games. The Bats will kick off the season with a variety of additions already completed around the stadium. The full scale of renovations will likely be a season-long process, and we plan to continue to unveil completed projects throughout the 2021 season. On the field, the Bats are beginning their inaugural season in the newly restructured Triple-A classification. The team will face new opponents, new roster rules and even new base sizes when they take the field this year.
We’ve highlighted the marquee changes to the ballpark and the Triple-A season below:
I. BALLPARK UPGRADES: Full Color, High-Performance LED Videoboards around the Ballpark Bigger, brighter and now with interactive features! The new videoboards truly upgrade the game-day experience for Bats fans this season. The existing ribbon scoreboards on the outfield wall, as well as the upper-level overhang on the first and third-base sides have been upgraded from the
traditional single-color scoreboards to full-color LED boards. The upgraded boards are capable of showing in-depth statistical information during games, can pull updates from around both Major and Minor League Baseball and have the ability to display fans’ social media posts from Twitter and Instagram. Two New Premium Bar Areas The Bats are helping fans make the most of their nights out at the ballpark this season with the addition of two premium bars in the outfield plazas. In right-center field, the area formerly known as the Overlook Grill now boasts
an array of new amenities and will now be the “destination spot” to enjoy a drink or two with friends. This new “Triple Play Bar” will serve a variety of new beverages, including frozen margaritas and other summer-friendly treats with bar-top tables and chairs, cornholestyle games and a shady pergola with overhead fans. Down the third-base line, fans can treat themselves to an additional upgraded outdoor drinking and dining area at the “Double Play Bar.” This premium bar will be equipped with a full-service drink menu and multiple shaded bartop areas, so fans can enjoy a unique view for Bats games by overlooking the field of play from the bar-top area.
let them cut loose in the newly expanded Kids Area. The playground will feature slides, swings, a carousel, bounce pad and jungle gym. In addition to the new equipment, the concourse area itself by the Kids Area has also undergone a facelift to include wider, more accessible walking areas and newly installed astroturf on the playgrounds.
On-Deck Club Grab some pine, or in this case, some padded luxury seats, to watch Bats baseball from directly behind home plate. The team’s new “On-Deck Club” is two rows of luxurious leather seating that extends between the home and away dugouts. The seating section spans into what was formerly foul ground behind Expanded Kids Area Bring the kids to the park this season and the catcher and umpire on the field, thus
putting fans right on top of the action and actually closer to home plate than the pitcher! Luxury Suites Host a group of up to 50 people at the ballpark in the Bats’ redesigned luxury suites. Each suite is completely renovated from the 2019 season and comes complete with new furniture, top-of-the-line TVs and a variety of other upgraded amenities. Whether you’re planning a simple get together with friends or an official company outing for work, the Bats’ luxury suites can perfectly accommodate your group. Visit batsbaseball.com to make a reservation. Expanded Netting Fan safety is always top of mind at the ballpark, and with the installation of our expanded netting, fans are now protected from foul pole to foul pole at Slugger Field. The new netting significantly improves the viewing experience with its revolutionary design that is 95 percent see-through.
II. SEASON CHANGES: Division Realignment The Louisville Bats will begin their first season in the newly structured Triple-A leagues for the 2021 season. The new alignment eliminates the longtime established International and Pacific Leagues and reorganizes teams into the Triple-A East and Triple-A West Leagues. Louisville is one of 20 teams in Triple-A East and will play in the Midwest Division alongside Columbus, Indianapolis, Iowa, Omaha, St. Paul and Toledo. The remaining 13 teams in Triple-A East are split between the Northeast (six teams)
and Southeast (seven teams) divisions. As part of the new alignment, Louisville will rekindle its rivalry with the Nashville Sounds during the 2021 season. The two clubs were division rivals in the American Association from 1985-1997, when Louisville played as the “Redbirds.” The Bats also face Iowa (Cubs), Memphis (St. Louis), Saint Paul (Twins) and Omaha (Royals) this season for the first time following realignment. Enlarged Bases Triple-A East teams will open the 2021 campaign with enlarged bases as part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing practices to test out improvements to the game of baseball. The size of first, second and third base will be expanded from 15 square inches to 18 square
inches for Triple-A East games through the first half of the season. After the midpoint of the campaign, Triple-A East will return to normal bases and Triple-A West will use the enlarged bases. Taxi Squad The Bats will likely be without several of their top players for numerous stretches this season as their parent club, the Cincinnati Reds, utilizes Major League Baseball’s new Taxi Squad roster. The Taxi Squad consists of six players not currently on the Reds’ active roster who will travel with the Major League Club during road trips. The new roster rule allows flexibility should a team have a COVID outbreak. The six players are essentially “on-call” in case of an emergency and are
temporarily taken off their respective Minor League Team roster for the duration of the road trip. This six-man squad will likely be made up of Louisville Bats platers. In-turn, the Bats may see an influx of younger prospects from the Reds’ system to fill their roster gaps. Fortunately, the Reds boast premier arms at both the Hi-A and Double-A levels, so Louisville could feature an exciting wave of young top prospects at some point during the upcoming season.
Baseball is back. The Louisville Bats are back. And we’re thrilled to welcome fans back. The Bats officially kick off the 2021 season on Tuesday, May 4 and are scheduled to host 60 total home games at Louisville Slugger Field.
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HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 240
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HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 190
AGE: 29
THROWS: RIGHT BATS: RIGHT
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HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 185
AGE: 33
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AGE: 26
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