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Former Kalamazoo Growler Joey Loperfido Debuts with the Astros

May 1, 2024 - Rochester, Minn. - Former Kalamazoo Growler Joey Loperfido made his Major League debut for the Houston Astros on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Loperfido is the 348th former Northwoods League player to reach the Major League level. Loperfido, who played collegiately at Duke University, played for the Growlers in 2018. He was drafted by the Astros in the 7th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. In 2018 with the Growlers, Loperfido played in five games and hit .471 with three RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base. Loperfido start... Full Story

Pit Spitters Announce 2024 Coaching Staff

April 30, 2024 - Traverse City, MI - The Traverse City Pit Spitters are excited to announce the return of Josh Rebandt as Field Manager for the upcoming season, marking his sixth consecutive term with the team. With Rebandt's reappointment, he proudly retains the distinguished title of the only manager in the franchise's history. "We are thrilled to welcome Josh [Rebandt] back for another exciting season with the Traverse City Pit Spitters," remarked Jacqueline Holm, General Manager of the Pit Spitters organization. "Josh's dedicatio... Full Story

Woodchucks Add Melendez to Pitching Roster

April 30, 2024 - Wausau, WI - Adiel Melendez, a left-handed pitcher from the University of Montevallo will be playing in Wausau for the 2024 season. RHP - Adiel Melendez| 6'0" | L/L | Redshirt Junior | University of Montevallo Melendez started his college career at Alabama State where most of his appearances were out of the bullpen. Last year, he posted a 2-1 record with a 4.43 ERA, striking out 27 batters in 22.1 innings of work. Six of these strikeouts came in a 4-inning outing against Florida A&M in May 2023. This spring, Melende... Full Story

2018 Growler Joey Loperfido Set to Become 9th Alum to Make Major League Debut

April 29, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Houston Astros have selected the contract from Triple-A Sugar Land of 2018 Kalamazoo Growler Joey Loeprfido. Set to debut in Houston's upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Astros No. 6 prospect will become the ninth former Growler to make their major league debut. Loperfido joined the Growlers following his dominant freshman season at Duke. A Perfect-Game All-American out of high school, the power lefty would continue to live up to high expectations in his inaugural year. Named to bo... Full Story

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• Former Kalamazoo Growler Joey Loperfido Debuts with the Astros - (May 1)
  
• Single Game Tickets on Sale & Promotional Schedule Released - Willmar Stingers (May 1)
  
• Pit Spitters Announce 2024 Coaching Staff - Traverse City Pit Spitters (April 30)
  
• Rox Reading Program Has Record Participation - St. Cloud Rox (April 30)
  
• Woodchucks Add Melendez to Pitching Roster - Wausau Woodchucks (April 30)
  
• 2018 Growler Joey Loperfido Set to Become 9th Alum to Make Major League Debut - Kalamazoo Growlers (April 29)
  
• Single Game Tickets on Sale Now - Lakeshore Chinooks (April 29)
  
• Former Lakeshore Chinook Will Klein Debuts with the Royals - (April 29)
  
• Klein Called up by Royals - Lakeshore Chinooks (April 29)
  
• Woodchucks Release 2024 Promotional Schedule - Wausau Woodchucks (April 25)
  
• Wausau Adds McLennan's Deiten Lachance to Roster - Wausau Woodchucks (April 25)
  
• Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Washington Outfielder Braeden Terry - Kalamazoo Growlers (April 25)
  
• Spicy Signings: Loggers Secure Rajun Cajun Trio - La Crosse Loggers (April 24)
  
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