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California Winter League Signings 2016

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The California Winter League (CWL) finished their season last month and have released an updated list on all players that were signed to various leagues during or after the CWL’s season.

According to their list (updated as of February 25th), 69 different players have signed professional contracts; However, it is worth noting that most of these are spring training contracts with no guarantees of making the opening day roster.

As the Official Winter League of the Frontier League, it should come as no surprise that the majority of the players (41) who were given contracts are going to the Frontier League for spring training.

The list also includes seven players who signed affiliated contracts.

But players are always asking, “is the price of a winter league worth it?”

Well this season, we plan on giving updates on how players who signed are doing throughout the season. The first update will occur after spring training where we will make a new list including every player that managed to make an Opening Day roster.

Here are the  2016 CWL Player Signees:

Major League Baseball

Evan Crower Philadelphia Phillies
Steven Pollakov Chicago White Sox
Kevin Lenik Texas Rangers
Kade Andrus Arizona Diamondbacks (ST)
Connor Hoffman Arizona Diamondbacks (ST)
Tanner Kiest Texas Rangers (ST)
Jarrett Martin Texas Rangers (ST)

Frontier League

John Cruz Florence Freedom
Clayton Crum Florence Freedom
Josh Wright Florence Freedom
Darius Washington Florence Freedom
Matt Pobereyko Florence Freedom
Kenneth Frosch Evansville Otters
Victor Barron Evansville Otters
Buddy Elgin Evansville Otters
Kenny Knudsen Schaumburg Boomers
Scott Ward Schaumburg Boomers
Pete Leonello Southern Illinois Miners
Carl Jameson Southern Illinois Miners
Brandon Boyle Windy City ThunderBolts
Kevin Barker Windy City ThunderBolts
Ryan Strombom Windy City ThunderBolts
Alex Miden Windy City ThunderBolts
Andrew Lowe Windy City ThunderBolts
Quintin Alexander Windy City ThunderBolts
Brady Muller Windy City ThunderBolts
Luke Barker Traverse City Beach Bums
Wes Wallace Traverse City Beach Bums
Matt Burns Traverse City Beach Bums
Brian McKenna Traverse City Beach Bums
Lucas Hunter River City Rascals
Mike Jurgella River City Rascals
Josh Eatherly River City Rascals
Alec Saikal River City Rascals
Ben Allison Normal Cornbelters
Kaleb Barlow Normal Cornbelters
Max Ayoub Gateway Grizzlies
Derek Hasenbeck Gateway Grizzlies
Andrew Wellwerts Lake Erie Crushers
Parker Norris Lake Erie Crushers
Nate Antone Lake Erie Crushers
Tom Nagy Lake Erie Crushers
Dakota Freese Joliet Slammers
Casey Fletcher Joliet Slammers
Alex Simone Washington Wild Things
Brian O’Keefe Washington Wild Things
Alex Williams Washington Wild Things
Tyler Garkow Washington Wild Thing

Atlantic League

Colin Moberly New Britain Bees
Nick Murphy New Britain Bees

American Association

Will Soto Joplin Blasters
Mason Morioka Joplin Blasters
Brandon Landanger Lincoln Saltdogs
Kaz Nezu Lincoln Saltdogs

Can-Am League

Jalen Harris Sussex Miners
Michael Tamburino Sussex Miners
Alex DeBellis Rockland Boulders
Max Schonfeld Trois-Rivieres Aigles

Pacific Association

Kyle Adie San Rafael Pacifics
Julian Esquibel San Rafael Pacifics
Mark Lindsay San Rafael Pacifics
Trent Zaks Pittsburg Diamonds
Iszac Valdez Pittsburg Diamonds
Ian Hagenmiller Pittsburg Diamonds
Ethan Szabo Sonoma Stompers
Landon Hunt Sonoma Stompers
Masahiro Miyadera Sonoma Stompers
Marcus Blackmon Sonoma Stompers
Eddie Mora -Loera Sonoma Stompers

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USPBL Tryout Registration Officially Opened

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A few weeks ago, we covered the United Shore Pro Baseball League‘s press release announcing their managers for the 2016 season.

Along with the press release, some information on their tryouts set for mid-May was also provided.  We have now been informed that the online registration has officially opened for the tryouts. Here is the official press release:

2016 United Shore Inaugural Season Tryout and Draft

The United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) inaugural season tryout/showcase will be held May 16th – 19th. Players will be evaluated by all USPBL Managers and members of the USPBL baseball advisory committee. The USPBL has reserved an indoor & outdoor facility to assure all participants have an opportunity to showcase their skills and receive a thorough evaluation.

  • May 16th:           Light workout consisting of batting practice and infield/outfield. 
  • May 17th:           Professional Player Evaluation drills.
  • May 18th:           Players will be placed in game situations as well live games.
  • May 19th:           Situational baseball and live games.

For the 2016 inaugural season, players must be at least 18 years old and have been born on or after January 1, 1990 to be eligible to play in the USPBL. No player or player may have attained twenty six (26) years of age prior to January 2016.  Please note that players with college eligibility remaining should check with their school compliance office before registering.

At the end of the showcase, players will be signed into the USPBL. A draft will be held in the following days and teams / rosters will be announced May 23rd. Spring training will commence the week of May 23rd.  

The United Shore Professional Baseball League will host its inaugural season at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica, Michigan. Our season will start May 30th and concluded September 11th, 2016. Players will have access to a state of the art facility, customized strength & conditioning programs and our USPBL Hitting and Throwing Program during the course of the season. Our 2016 All-Star Game will be held September 9th followed by Championship Weekend.  

The cost per player to attend will be $200 dollars.  Registration is open now with final payment due by May 15th, 2016 in order for players to participate.

All four days will be open to the public free of charge. 

FAQ:

Player / Hotel accommodations: Details to be announced soon

Equipment: The USPBL will have baseball gear (Balls, Helmets and a limited number of bats) on site but players will be responsible to bring their own equipment.

Attire: Players will need to have their own baseball pants – shorts will not be permitted during tryouts.

Registration can be found at the link HERE.

 

As always, players are encouraged to check the Indy Ball Tryouts Page here on the site for information on all tryouts and instruction leagues happening this season.