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EXECUTIVE OFFICEPresident & Chief Executive Officer: Robert H.CastelliniChairman: W. Joseph Williams Jr.Vice Chairman and Treasurer: Thomas L. WilliamsPresident of Baseball Operations & GeneralManager: Walt JockettySecretary: Christopher L. FisterChief Operating Officer: Phillip J. Castellini

BASEBALL AND MAJOR LEAGUE OPERATIONSVP and Assistant GM: Bob MillerVP/Scouting, Player Development: Bill BavasiVP and Special Assistant to the GM: Jerry WalkerVP of Baseball Operations: Dick WilliamsSenior Advisor to President/GM: Joe MorganSpecial Assistants to the GM: Eric Davis, Mario SotoDirector of Baseball Operations: Nick KrallManager of Video Scouting: Rob CoughlinDir./Baseball Research and Analysis: Sam GrossmanMgr./Baseball Systems Development: Brett ElkinsExecutive Assistant to the GM: Melissa HillTraveling Secretary: Gary Wahoff

Walt Jocketty

Cincinnati Reds Great American Ballpark 100 Main Street Cincinnati, OH 45402Phone: (513) 765-7000 Fax: (513) 765-7342Media Relations Department: (513) 765-7800 Press Box: (513) 765-7350Website: www.cincinnatireds.com

Robert H. Castellini

MEDIA RELATIONS AND CREATIVE SERVICESDirector of Media Relations: Rob ButcherAss’t Dir of Media Relations: Larry HermsAss’t Dir of Media Relations: Jamie RamseyVP, Communications and Marketing: Ralph MitchellPublic Relations Manager: Michael AndersonDirector of Digital Media: Lisa BraunSr. Manager, Communications/Web: Jarrod RollinsSr. Director, Productions/Creative: Adam LaneDirector of Creative Operations : Jansen DellCreative Services Manager: Amy CaloGraphic Designer: Michael KingRob Butcher

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2014 REDS FIELD STAFFManager: Bryan PriceBench Coach: Jay Bell1st Base Coach: Billy Hatcher3rd Base Coach: Steve SmithPitching Coach: Jeff PicoHitting Coach: Don LongBullpen Coach: Mack JenkinsCatching Coach: Mike Stefanski Coach: Freddie Benavides

Bryan Price

CINCINNATI REDS MEDICAL STAFFMedical Director: Dr. Timothy KremchekHead Athletic Trainer: Paul Lessard, A.T.C.Assistant Trainer: Steve Baumann, A.T.C.Assistant Trainer: Tomas Vera, A.T.C.

Bill Doran

SCOUTINGSr. Director of Pro Scouting: Terry ReynoldsSr. Director of Amateur Scouting: Chris BuckleyAst. Director of Amateur Scouting: Paul PiersonDir. of Latin American Scouting:Tony AriasDir. of Global Scouting: Jim StoeckelSpecial Assts. to the GM: Cam Bonifay, “J” Harrison,Marty Maier, John Morris, Mike Squires, Jeff Taylor

PLAYER DEVELOPMENTDirector of Player Development: Jeff GraupeField Coordinator of Instruction: Bill DoranDir. of Minor League Administration: Lois HudsonCoordinators/Roving Instructors: Ryan Jackson(Batting Coordinator), Mark Riggins (PitchingCoordinator), Darren Bragg (Outfield/BaserunningCoordinator), Ken Griffey Sr. (Roving Instructor,Hitting/Bunting.

Terry Reynolds

Chris Buckley

FF IELDIELD SS TAFFTAFF ANDAND PPLAYERLAYER DDEVELOPMENTEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY RELATIONS/COMMUNITY FUNDDirector of Community Relations: Lindsey LanderExecutive Director, Community Fund: Charley FrankFinance/Operations Manager: Matthew WagnerOutreach Coordinator: Jerome Wright

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Round Overall Player Position School1 27 Phillip Ervin CF Samford University1 38 Michael Lorenzen P Cal State Fullerton University2 67 Kevin Franklin 3B Gahr High School (Cerritos, CA)3 104 Mark Armstrong P Clarence High School (Clarence, NY)4 135 Ben Lively P University of Central Florida5 165 Cory Thompson SS Mauldin High School (Mauldin, SC)6 195 Zack Weiss P UCLA7 225 Tyler Mahle P Westminster High School (Westminster, CA)8 255 Scott Brattvet P Cal State Bakersfield University9 285 Chad Jones P Louisiana State University10 315 Daniel Wright P Arkansas State University11 345 Ty Boyles P Quartz Hill High School (Quartz Hill, CA)12 375 Shedric Long C Jacksonville High School (Jacksonville, AL)13 405 Evan Mitchell P Mississippi State University14 435 Willie Abreu* RF Mater Academy Charter (Hialeah Gardens, FL)15 465 Jarrett Freeland C Parkview High School (Liburn, GA)16 495 Fabian Roman P Lubbock Christian University17 525 Michael Carter CF Winder-Barrow High School (Winder, GA)18 555 Joe Mantoni P Merrimack College19 585 Alex Krupa* CF Greenwood Comm. High School, (Greenwood, IN)20 615 Morgan Lofstrom C Mt. Boucherie Sec. School (Kelowna, BC, Canada)21 645 Eric Dorsch* P Kent State University22 675 Layne Somsen P South Dakota State University23 705 Narciso Crook RF Gloucester County College24 735 Brett Morales* P King High School (Tampa, FL)25 765 Eduardo Garcia* P John B. Alexander High School (Laredo, TX)26 795 Eli White* SS Wren High School (Piedmont, SC)27 825 Zack Collins* C American Heritage High School (Plantation, FL)28 855 Carter Austin* 1B Maine-Endwell High School (Endwell, NY)29 885 Alex Greer CF Iowa Western Community College30 915 Taylor Terrasas 3B Louisiana Tech University31 945 Andrew Benintendi* CF Madeira High School (Cincinnati, OH)32 975 Logan Uxa 1B Arkansas State University33 1005 Matt Blandino* P Bristol Central High School (Bristol, CT)34 1035 Luke Bolka* P Atlee High School (Mechanicsville, VA)35 1065 Conner Simonetti* LF Fairport High School (Fairport, NY)36 1095 Taylor Hearn* P San Jacinto College37 1125 Alec Byrd* P St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Fort Lauderdale, FL)38 1155 Danny Grauer* P Liberty University39 1185 Manny Cruz* SS Wolcott High School (Wolcott, CT)40 1215 P.J. Cerreto P Ramapo College of New Jersey* Did Not Sign

RREDSEDS 2013 D2013 D RAFTRAFT SS ELECTIONSELECTIONSReds No. 1 Draft Selection - 27th Overall

PHILLIP ERVIN - OUTFIELDER

Samford University

The Reds selected outfielder Phillip Ervin with their first pick of the

2013 draft. A native of Leroy, Alabama, Ervin played at Samford

University at batted .337 with 11 HR, 40 RBI, and 21 stolen bases in

2013. After signing with the Reds, he played in 46 games with Billings

and Dayton, batting .331 with 9 HR, 35 RBI and 14 stolen bases. Ervin

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Reds # 1 Draft Picks with Dragons2013 Robert Stephenson (2011 #1) P

Nick Travieso (2012 #1) PPhillip Ervin (2013 #1) OF

2012 Robert Stephenson (2011 #1) P2008 Devin Mesoraco (2007 # 1) C2007 Drew Stubbs (2006 # 1) OF2006 Jay Bruce (2005 # 1) OF2005 Homer Bailey (2004 # 1) P2002-’03 Chris Gruler (2002 # 1) P2001 David Espinosa (2000 # 1) INF2000 Ty Howington (1999 # 1) P

Austin Kearns (1998 # 1) OF

2013 Phillip Ervin (27th overall) P2012 Nick Travieso (14) P2011 Robert Stephenson (27) P2010 Yasmani Grandal (12) C2009 Mike Leake (8) P2008 Yonder Alonso (7) 1B2007 Devin Mesoraco (15) C2006 Drew Stubbs (8) OF2005 Jay Bruce (12) OF2004 Homer Bailey (7) P2003 Ryan Wagner (14) P2002 Chris Gruler (3) P2001 Jeremy Sowers (20) P2000 David Espinosa (23) SS

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SETH MEJIAS-BREAN - 1B/3BHt.: 6-2 Wt.: 216Bats: R Throws: RBorn: April 5, 1991Birthplace: Tucson, AZResides: Sahunita, AZSchool: University of Arizona Acquired: Selected in the 8th round of the 2012 First YearPlayer Draft.

MEJIAS-BREAN’S CAREERSTATISTICS

SSHELDONHELDON “C“CHIEFHIEF” B” BENDERENDER AAWARDWARD

Seth Mejias-Brean was selected as the 2013 winner of the Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award asthe Reds Minor League Player of the Year. Mejias-Brean spent most of the year with theDragons and led the entire Reds organization in batting average and runs batted in while adding11 home runs and playing gold glove quality defense at both first base and third base. Mejias-Brean was responsible for perhaps the most dramatic win in Dragons history on July 18 whenhe connected on a “walk-off” grand slam home run with the Dragons trailing by three runs inthe bottom of the ninth inning against Beloit. From May 12 through the end of the season,Mejias-Brean batted .338 with 10 home runs and led the Midwest League with a .927 OPS.This award honors Bender’s 64 years in baseball including the last 39 years of his career in theReds’ scouting and player development system. Bender passed away in 2008. Twelve of the14 winners of the award since its inception in 2000 have been current or former Dragons.

YEAR TEAM AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG2012 BILLINGS .313 46 179 35 56 12 2 8 40 21 29 6 0 .5362013 DAYTON .305 127 479 70 146 35 3 10 79 55 83 3 2 .453

BAKERSFIELD .308 3 13 3 4 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 .615TOTALS .307 176 671 108 206 48 5 19 122 76 112 10 2 .478

Other Former Dragons to Win Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award

Austin Kearns 2000

Adam Dunn2001

Stephen Smitherman 2003

Chris Denorfia 2005

Billy Hamilton 2011, 2012

Jay Bruce2007

Chris Valaika 2008

Chris Heisey 2009

2013 Reds Minor League Recap

Devin Mesoraco 2010

Homer Bailey 2006

Reds 2013 Minor League AwardsPlayer of the Year: Seth Mejias-Brean Pitcher of the Year: Robert StephensonHitter of the Year: Jesse Winker Community Service: Brent Peterson

Sheldon “Chief” Bender Reds Minor League Player of the Year Award Winners

2013- SETH MEJIAS-BREANCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSDAYTON .305 127 479 70 146 35 3 10 79 2 3 6 55 83 3 2BAKERSFIELD .308 3 13 3 4 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

2012 - BILLY HAMILTONCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSBAKERSFIELD A .323 82 337 79 109 18 9 1 30 2 1 2 50 70 104 21PENSACOLA AA .286 50 175 33 50 4 5 1 15 1 1 0 36 43 51 16

2011 - BILLY HAMILTONCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSDAYTON A .278 135 550 99 153 18 9 3 50 4 3 1 52 133 103 20

2010 - DEVIN MESORACOCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSLYNCHBURG A .335 43 158 24 53 11 2 10 31 0 0 0 19 29 2 2CAROLINA AA .310 91 323 50 100 12 6 13 61 3 3 4 41 54 8 3LOUISVILLE AAA .263 18 38 8 10 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 6 9 1 0

2009 - Chris HeiseyCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSCarolina AA .347 71 271 54 94 18 2 13 40 2 2 5 34 34 13 1Louisville AAA .278 63 245 37 68 17 1 9 37 2 5 5 14 43 8 2

2008 - Chris ValaikaCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSSarasota A .363 32 135 20 49 9 0 7 31 0 2 1 7 28 2 0Chattanooga AA .301 97 379 58 114 19 1 11 50 5 2 3 28 74 7 4

2007 - Jay BruceCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSSarasota A .325 67 268 49 87 27 5 11 49 0 4 2 24 67 4 4Chattanooga AA .333 16 66 10 22 7 1 4 15 0 0 0 8 20 2 1Louisville AAA .305 50 187 28 57 12 2 11 25 0 1 1 15 48 2 2

2006 - Homer BaileyCLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WPSarasota A 3-5 3.31 13 13 0 0 0 70.2 49 35 26 6 5 22 79 2Chattanooga AA 7-1 1.59 13 13 0 0 0 68.0 50 13 12 1 2 28 77 5

2005 - Chris DenorfiaCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSChattanooga AA .330 46 188 40 62 17 3 7 26 2 0 2 17 38 4 3Louisville AAA .310 91 323 50 100 12 6 13 61 3 3 4 41 54 8 3Cincinnati .263 18 38 8 10 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 6 9 1 0

2004 - Richie GardnerCLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WPPotomac A 8-3 2.50 18 12 0 0 1 86.1 77 31 24 3 1 13 80 3 Chattanooga AA 5-2 2.56 11 11 0 0 0 70.1 68 24 20 7 3 13 59 3

2003 - Stephen SmithermanCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSLouisville AAA .340 80 297 47 101 20 1 25 69 1 2 3 24 70 1 1Cincinnati .275 23 51 8 14 2 0 4 13 0 0 1 6 10 1 0

2002 - Brandon LarsonCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSLouisville AAA .340 80 297 47 101 20 1 25 69 1 2 3 24 70 1 1Cincinnati .275 23 51 8 14 2 0 4 13 0 0 1 6 10 1 0

2001 - Adam DunnCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSChattanooga AA .343 39 140 30 48 9 0 12 31 1 0 3 24 31 6 3Louisville AAA .329 55 210 44 69 13 0 20 53 0 1 5 38 51 5 1Cincinnati .262 66 244 54 64 18 1 19 43 0 0 4 38 74 4 2

2000 - Austin KearnsCLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CSDayton A .306 136 484 110 148 37 2 27 104 0 9 7 90 93 18 5

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BATTING TOP 10 (minimum 2.7 PA/team game) PITCHING TOP 10 (minimum 0.8 IP/team game)

Full-Season Clubs (Louisville, Pensacola, Bakersfield, Dayton)

BATTER CLUB AVG AB R H HR RBI PITCHER CLUB W-L ERA IP H BB SOMejias-Brean, Seth DAY/BAK .305 492 73 150 11 82 Reynolds, Greg LOU 12-3 2.42 156 139 26 97Silverio, Juan BAK/PNS .287 513 62 147 19 80 Stephenson, R. 3 CLUBS 7-7 2.99 114 92 35 136Winker, Jesse DAY .281 417 73 117 16 76 Pino, Yohan LOU 5-7 2.99 132 117 30 118Selsky, Steve BAK/PNS .274 423 61 116 13 80 Crabbe, Tim PNS/LOU 7-9 3.06 153 151 43 109Rodriguez, Henry LOU .274 478 45 131 4 41 Rogers, Chad PNS/LOU 8-7 3.21 140 113 45 103

Short-Season Clubs (Billings, AZL Reds)

BATTER CLUB AVG AB R H HR RBI PITCHER CLUB W-L ERA IP H BB SOGarcia, Kevin AZL/BIL .309 217 38 67 4 25 Morillo, Junior AZL/BIL 4-4 3.06 64 73 10 44Uxa, Logan AZL .281 146 17 41 1 28 Aybar, Manuel AZL 1-3 3.31 51 46 32 36Bueno, Ronald BIL/AZL .280 175 32 49 0 5 Kivel, Jeremy AZL 0-2 3.91 51 50 23 56Thompson, Cory AZL .266 188 34 50 1 16 Moran, Luke BIL 4-6 4.74 74 89 16 71Washington, Ty BIL .264 193 29 51 0 22 Romero, Frand. AZL 3-4 4.89 50 51 13 45

HOME RUNS Hessman, Mike LOU 25Waldrop, Kyle BAK 21Duran, Juan BAK 20Silverio, Juan BAK/PNS 19Winker, Jesse DAY 16

RBIMejias-Brean, Seth DAY/BAK 82Selsky, Steve BAK/PNS 80Silverio, Juan BAK/PNS 80Winker, Jesse DAY 762 others tied at 66

STOLEN BASESHamilton, Billy LOU 75Arias, Junior DAY/BAK 60Amaral, Beau DAY 40Perez, Juan BAK 31Silva, Juan BAK 31

WINS Reynolds, Greg LOU 12Smith, Josh PNS 11Allen, James BAK 93 others tied at 8

SAVES Bell, Trevor PNS/LOU 17Diaz, Jose LOU 13Doyle, Pat PNS 11Lucas, Sean DAY/BAK 11Chacin, Alejandro DAY 9

STRIKEOUTS Moscot, Jon BAK/PNS 140Smith, Josh PNS 139Stephenson, Robert DAY/BAK/PNS 136Guillon, Ismael DAY 134Carlos Contreras BAK/PNS 122

LOU: Louisville; PNS: Pensacola; BAK: Bakersfield; DAY: Dayton; BIL: Billings; AZL: Arizona League Reds.

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Billy Hamilton


Reds 2013 Minor League Player of the Month Award WinnersMonth Player, Club Pitcher, ClubApril Neftali Soto, Louisville Chad Rogers, PensacolaMay Jesse Winker, Dayton Robert Stephenson, DaytonJune Steve Selsky, Bakersfield Greg Reynolds, LouisvilleJuly Seth Mejias-Brean, Dayton Yohan Pino, LouisvilleAugust Henry Rodriguez, Louisville Tim Crabbe, Pensacola/Louisville

LOUISVILLE BATS - AAA

International League - West Division69-75 3rd Place

2013 Playoffs: Did Not QualifyTeam Leaders:

Batting (389 Plate Apps): Henry Rodriguez - .274HR’s: Mike Hessman - 25 RBI: Felix Perez - 65

Wins: Greg Reynolds - 12ERA (112 IP): Greg Reynolds - 2.42

Saves: Jose Diaz - 13Strikeouts: Yohan Pino - 107

2014 Bats Field Staff

Manager: Jim Riggleman Pitching Coach: Ted Power Hitting Coach: Tony Jaramillo Trainer: Jimmy Mattocks

Louisville Slugger Fieldphoto courtesy of Bats

Louisville BatsInternational League

401 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202Phone: (502) 212-2287

Fax: (502) 515-2255Web Address: www.batsbaseball.com

Billy Hamilton

2014 Reds Minor League Affiliates

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Courtesy of Emmele Photography

2014 Blue Wahoos Field Staff

Field Manager: Delino DeShieldsPitching Coach: Jeff Fassero Hitting Coach: Alex Pelaez Trainer: Charles Leddon

Pensacola Bayfront Stadium

PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS - AA

Southern League - South Division 59-79 Overall / 25-44 1st Half / 34-35 2nd Half


Batting (378 Plate Apps): Tucker Barnhart - .260HR’s: Travis Mattair - 13 RBI: Travis Mattair - 57

Wins: Josh Smith - 11 ERA (112 IP): Josh Smith - 3.26

Saves: Trevor Bell - 17 Strikeouts: Josh Smith - 139

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Pensacola Blue Wahoos Southern League

41 N. Jefferson St., Suite 300, Pensacola, FL 32502Phone: (850) 934-8444

Fax: (850) 791-6256Web Address: www.bluewahoos.com

Tucker Barnhart


Courtesy of Emmele Photography

2014 Blaze Field Staff

Field Manager: Pat KellyPitching Coach: Tom Browning Hitting Coach: Ray Martinez Trainer: Kyle Utne

Sam Lynn Ballpark

BAKERSFIELD BLAZE - A

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California League - North Division 55-85 Overall / 29-41 1st Half / 26-44 2nd Half

2013 Playoffs: Did Not Qualify Team Leaders:

Batting (378 Plate Apps): Steve Selsky - .297HR’s: Kyle Waldrop - 21 RBI: Juan Silverio - 80Wins: James Allen - 9

ERA (108 IP): Jon Moscot - 4.59Saves: Pat Doyle - 11

Strikeouts: Jon Moscot - 112

Bakersfield BlazeCalifornia League

P.O. Box 10031, Bakersfield, CA 93389Phone: (661) 716-4487

Fax: (661) 322-6199Web Address: www.bakersfieldblaze.com

Kyle Waldrop


2014 Mustangs Field Staff

Field Manager: Dick SchofieldPitching Coach: Derrin Ebert Hitting Coach: Kevin Mahar Trainer: Andrew Cleves

Cobb Field

photo courtesy of Billings Mustangs

BILLINGS MUSTANGS - ROOKIE

Pioneer League - North Division28-46 Overall / 14-24 1st Half / 14-22 2nd Half


Batting (205 Plate Apps): Ty Washington - .264HR’s: Phillip Ervin/Jose Ortiz - 8 RBI: Carlos Sanchez - 36

Wins: Luke Moran/Layne Somsen - 4ERA (54 IP): Luke Moran - 4.74

Saves: Joe Mantoni - 7Strikeouts: Luke Moran - 71

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Billings Mustangs Pioneer League

P.O. Box 1553, Billings, MT 59103Phone: (406) 252-1241

Fax: (406) 252-2968Web Address: www.billingsmustangs.com

Jose Ortiz


2013 AZL Reds Field Staff

Field Manager: Eli MarreroPitching Coach: Elmer Dessens Hitting Coach: Jolbert Cabrera Trainer: TBA

Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Reds

Goodyear Ballpark

AZL REDS - ROOKIE

Arizona League Central Division18-37 4th Place


Batting (146 Plate Apps): Kevin Garcia - .328HR’s: Aristides Aquino/Dalton Carter/Kevin Garcia - 4

RBI: Aristides Aquino - 38Wins: Franderlyn Romero - 3

ERA (48 IP): Manuel Aybar - 3.31Saves: Oswaldo Mieres - 3

Strikeouts: Jeremy Kivel - 56

AZL Reds Arizona League

1933 S. Ballpark WayGoodyear, AZ 85338

Phone: (623) 882-3120Fax: (623) 882-3169


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Barry Fisher, MDMedical Director Dayton Dragons Baseball

General MedicineKettering Sports Medicine Center 4403 Far Hills Ave.Kettering, OH 45429(937) 395-3900

Aaron Faucett, ATC/LMedical Liaison Dayton Dragons Baseball

Kettering Sports Medicine Center 4403 Far Hills Ave.Kettering, OH 45429(937) 395-3900

Kettering Health NetworkDayton Dragons Medical Staff

Jan Saunders, DO James Tytko, MDEric Nordin, DO Daniel Dunaway, MDDon Ames, MD Frank Mannarino, MDJon Paley, MD Brian Springer, MD

Dayton Dragons Medical Staff

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MLB Advanced Media. L.P75 Ninth Ave., New York, NY 10011

Main Phone: (212) 485-3444 Fax: (866) 529-8491

Year Broadcasters 2000 Mike Vander Woude and Chad Duff2001 Mike Vander Woude and Chad Duff2002 Mike Vander Woude and Chad Duff2003 Mike Vander Woude and Josh Baker2004 Mike Vander Woude and Nick Brunker2005 Mike Vander Woude and Mike Benton2006 Mike Vander Woude and Owen Serey2007 Mike Vander Woude and Owen Serey2008 Tom Nichols and Owen Serey2009 Tom Nichols and Alex Vispoli2010 Tom Nichols and Nick Anastos2011 Tom Nichols and Mike Couzens2012 Tom Nichols and Andrew Africk2013 Tom Nichols and Bill Spaulding2014 Tom Nichols and Brendan Gulick

Organization Phone Fax Press Box Midwest League Office (608) 364-1188 (608) 364-1913National Association Office (727) 822-6937 (727) 821-5819Dayton Dragons (937) 228-2287 (937) 228-2284 (937) 281-0042Beloit Snappers (608) 362-2272 (608) 362-0418 (608) 362-2078Bowling Green Hot Rods (270) 901-2121 (270) 901-2165 (270) 901-2121Burlington Bees (319) 754-5705 (319) 754-5882 (319) 754-5705Cedar Rapids Kernels (319) 363-3887 (319) 363-5631 (319) 896-7579Clinton Lumber Kings (563) 242-0727 (563) 242-1433 (563) 242-0727Fort Wayne TipCaps (260) 482-6400 (260) 471-4678 (260) 407-5769Great Lakes Loons (989) 837-2255 (989) 837-8780 (989) 837-6160Kane County Cougars (630) 232-8811 (630) 232-8815 (630) 578-6246Lake County Captains (440) 975-8085 (440) 975-8958 (440) 975-8085 x 144Lansing Lugnuts (517) 485-4500 (517) 485-4518 (517) 485-5307Peoria Chiefs (309) 680-4000 (309) 680-4080 (309) 680-4045Quad Cities River Bandits (563) 324-3000 (563) 324-3109 (563) 333-2700South Bend Silver Hawks (574) 235-9988 (574) 235-9950 (574) 968-0800West Michigan Whitecaps (616) 784-4131 (616) 784-4911 (616) 784-2870Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (920) 733-4152 (920) 733-8032 (920) 733-6342Cincinnati Reds (513) 765-7000 (513) 765-7342 (513) 765-7350Louisville Bats (502) 212-2287 (502) 515-2255 (502) 212-2287 x 646Carolina Mudcats (919) 269-2287 (919) 269-4910 (919) 269-2287Lynchburg Hillcats (434) 528-1144 (434) 846-0768 (434) 528-1144Billings Mustangs (406) 252-1241 (406) 252-2968 (406) 252-1241Arizona League Reds (623) 932-6590 (623-932-6802 None

Midwest League Directory

Dragons Radio Broadcast History

Former Reds pitcher Doug Bair with Dragons broadcaster Tom Nichols on Dragons TV

The radio home for Dragons Baseball is WONE 980 AM. All games can also be heard live world-wide via the internet at www.daytondragons.com. All the Dragons action begins with the pre-game show 30 minutes before the first pitch of every Dragons game, featuring game previews,interviews, and lineups. Each Dragons game is followed by an extensive post-game show fea-turing game recaps, interviews, and out of town scores.

For the 15th consecutive season, the Dragons will provide television coverage of selectgames in the Miami Valley. In 2014, the Dragons will televise 25 home games including mostThursday-Saturday games. Game broadcasts will be available on WHIO Channel 7.2(Channels 23 and 372 on Time Warner Cable) and are produced by the Dragons in-housestaff. An impressive list of commentators join Dragons Director of Broadcasting Tom Nicholson the telecasts. Guest commentators include former Dragons manager Todd Benzinger,Hall-of-Fame writer Hal McCoy, former Reds players Tommy Helms, Bill Doran, and DougBair, former Reds executive Grant Griesser, Ohio State University broadcaster Paul Keels,Dayton sports media personalities Mike Hartsock and Larry Hansgen, Reds public addressannouncer Joe Zerhusen, and Reds blogger/Media Relations assistant Jamie Ramsey.

DRAGONS 2014 TVSCHEDULEApril 3, 5, 17, 18

May 1, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 31

June 12, 13, 14, 27, 28

July 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26

August 2, 16, 29

All telecasts begin at 7:00 p.m.

WONE 980 AM RadioClear Channel Dayton101 Pine St.Dayton, OH. 45402(937) 224-1137Tom Doran - MARKET MANAGER

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Tom Nichols - Radio & Television Play-by-play

Nichols is the voice of the Dragons on radio and television in addition to serving asthe club’s Director of Media Relations. The 2014 season is Nichols’ seventh year withthe Dragons and his 27th year in professional baseball. He has broadcast over 3,000minor league games since beginning his career in 1988 and has worked at everylevel of Minor League Baseball. He earned Broadcaster of the Year honors in theDouble-A Southern League with the Mobile BayBears and has also worked with theTriple-A Indianapolis Indians of the International League, the Kinston (N.C.) Indiansof the Carolina League, the Peoria Chiefs and Fort Wayne Wizards of the MidwestLeague, and the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the Northern League. Tom is a BallState University graduate and a native of Muncie, Indiana, where he was inductedinto the Delaware County Athletics Hall-of-Fame in 2009.

Brendan Gulick - Radio play-by-play Brendan joins the Dragons in 2014 as a media relations assistant and radio broad-caster. A 2013 graduate of John Carroll University, he was selected last year asone of the top 10 college sports broadcasters in the nation by the SportscastersTalent Agency of America (STAA) and chosen as the top college broadcaster inOhio in both 2012 and 2013. He spent the 2013 season as a broadcaster for theRockford Aviators of the Frontier League and in 2012, he announced games for theLorain County Ironmen, a college summer league team. Brendan’s experienceincludes work in media relations for the Cleveland Indians and an internship withthe Lake County Captains of the Midwest League. Most recently, he served as thelead play-by-play voice of Southwestern Oklahoma State University for football andbasketball. Brendan is a native of the Cleveland suburb of Strongsville, Ohio.

Dragons “On the Air”

Dragons Television

Hall of Famer writer Hal McCoy on Dragons TV

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2014 CREDENTIALS: Credentials are for working media only and are the property ofDayton Professional Baseball and may be revoked at any time. CREDENTIALS MUST BE WORN AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

DAILY CREDENTIALS: Credentials will be issued to those news gathering organizationswhich do not qualify for season credentials. To obtain credentials, your initial request must bemade in writing to the Dragons Media Relations Department. Once your initial request hasbeen approved, you may fax or phone in subsequent requests. The deadline for game dayrequests is one day prior to the game you wish to cover.

ADMISSION: Credentialed members of the working media can only gain entrance to FifthThird Field through the suite holder gate located on Fifth Third Field's west side. Credentialswill not be honored at any other entrance to the stadium. All members of the media with aDragons Credential must sign in with security before entering the facility.

VIDEO TAPING: Video taping during games is limited to the designated filming areas ofFifth Third Field. During pre and post game, taping on the field and dugout is at the discretionof the Dragons Field Staff and Media Relations Staff.

FIELD LEVEL: Only credentialed members of the media are allowed on the field level atFifth Third Field. While on the field level, media must remain on the warning track and off ofthe grass. All media must clear the field a minimum of thirty (30) minutes prior to sched-uled game time.

CLUBHOUSE: The clubhouse is off-limits to the media an hour before game time anduntil 10 minutes following a game. Availability to the clubhouse is at the discretion of theDragons Field Staff and cannot always be guaranteed during normal open times. Contact amember of the Dragons Media Relations staff regarding restrictions on clubhouse access.THE TRAINING ROOM IS STRICTLY OFF-LIMITS AT ALL TIMES.

PRESS BOX: The press box is located on the upper level of Fifth Third Field, directly behindhome plate. Entrance to the press box is on the suite level. No food or drink is to leave thepress box area. The press box is available to the working media only . No spouses, guests orchildren of credentialed media will be allowed in the press box.

STATISTICS & INFORMATION: Game notes and statistical information will be availablein the press box approximately two hours before game time. If specific information is neededearlier, contact the Dragons Media Relations Department to make arrangements.

INTERVIEWS: Clubhouse interviews are available both before and after the game at thenormal posted times (see Clubhouse). Check with the Dragons Media Relations Staff regard-ing interviews during off-days or at different times other than the regular clubhouse hours.

BATTING PRACTICE: Members of the media are welcome to attend batting practice, butcannot interview players during BP. A Dragons representative will be on the field at all timesduring batting practice to answer questions and monitor activity. While on the field, mediamembers must stay in foul territory, off the grass, to avoid injury.

AUTOGRAPHS: Working members of the media are prohibited from seeking autographs atFifth Third Field.

QUESTIONS & OTHER MEDIA INFORMATION: Inquiries regarding policies, creden-tials, interviews, photo requests, press relations or any other media concerns, should be direct-ed to Media Relations Director Tom Nichols at (937) 228-2287 ext. 140.

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Weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays7:00 PM

4:15 - 5:00 pm Dragons BP5:00 - 5:45 pm Visitors BP5:45 - 6:00 pm Dragons Infield6:00 - 6:15 pm Visitors Infield6:15 - 6:45 pm Grounds Crew

Weekdays, Saturday & Sunday DH6:00 PM


Sundays2:00 PM


Sunday Doubleheader1:00 PM

10:15 - 11:00 am Dragons BP11:00 - 11:45 am Visitors BP11:45 - 12:00 pm Dragons Infield12:00 - 12:15 pm Visitors Infield12:15 - 12:45 pm Grounds Crew

Ground Rules 2014 Season1. Backstop: No break in the backstop net.

2. Dugouts: The facing of the dugouts are considered dead. The camera pits located in the dugout are considered dead.

3. Tarp: The player may not use the tarp as a step.4. Railings: The railings along the first base and third base lines are considered in play.

5. Left and right field foul lines: If any batted ball hits any part of the foul pole, it is ahome run If any batted ball clears the yellow break line, located on the wall padding,

it will be considered a home run.6. Outfield Wall: Any batted ball that hits the recessed railing located behind the left or

right field wall will be considered a home run.7. Batter’s Eye: Any batted ball that clears the yellow break line will be considered a

home run.

Fifth Third Field2014 Season

Pre-Game Schedules

Sundays4:00 PM


Gameday Pre-Game Schedule/Ground Rules

Documents

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