Rome Braves Roster

Managers & Coaches

Matt Tuiasosopo Manager R R 6' 2" 235 05-10-1986 Active
Kanekoa Texeira Pitching Coach
Wigberto Nevarez Coach
Bobby Moore Hitting Coach

Pitchers
26 Jasseel De La Cruz
15 Jake Higginbotham
40 Odalvi Javier
45 Nolan Kingham
19 Tanner Lawson
-- Jackson Lourie
37 Jose Montilla
52 Luis Mora
34 Jose Olague
55 Alan Rangel
28 Trey Riley
11 Victor Vodnik
4 Lukas Young

Catchers

99 Logan Brown
19 Hagen Owenby
8 Ricardo Rodriguez

Infielders

23 Griffin Benson 1B
18 Greg Cullen 2B
13 Darling Florentino 3B
24 Kurt Hoekstra 1B
16 Carlos Paraguate SS
20 Braulio Vasquez 2B
9 Brendan Venter 1B

Outfielders

7 Jose Bermudez
5 Justin Dean
2 Trey Harris
25 Andrew Moritz
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A few things that jumped out to me -

Intrigued by the pitching staff. Lot of our guys from last year's draft in Trey Riley, Victor Vodnik, Jake Higginbotham and Nolan Kingham. Riley and Vodnik in particular could be fun to watch.

Odalvi Javier repeating Rome feels strange.

Pretty surprised they're starting Darling Florentino here. He'll be 17 until May and wasn't exactly impressive in the GCL last year. Still seems like he's an interesting guy to follow considering we don't have much as far as international signees go, and there was some positive buzz about him last year despite the ugly numbers.

I'm interested to see what Andrew Moritz does with a full season. He really hit in college and had a nice season in Danville in 2018.

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Originally Posted by CJ9

http://www.milb.com/roster/index.jsp?sid=t432

A few things that jumped out to me -

Intrigued by the pitching staff. Lot of our guys from last year's draft in Trey Riley, Victor Vodnik, Jake Higginbotham and Nolan Kingham. Riley and Vodnik in particular could be fun to watch.

Odalvi Javier repeating Rome feels strange.

Pretty surprised they're starting Darling Florentino here. He'll be 17 until May and wasn't exactly impressive in the GCL last year. Still seems like he's an interesting guy to follow considering we don't have much as far as international signees go, and there was some positive buzz about him last year despite the ugly numbers.

I'm interested to see what Andrew Moritz does with a full season. He really hit in college and had a nice season in Danville in 2018.

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I guess it does make sense talent wise, but a tad surprised Moritz was left at Rome.

Also just realized Kurt Hoekstra converted to a pitcher after putting up mediocre numbers as a hitter in recent years.

Carlos Paraguate is an 18-year-old on the Rome roster. Only played on season, last year in the DSL. Actually had some intriguing numbers -- walked a lot, stole some bases, struck out a lot. http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp...tting/2018/ALL

Feels like another aggressive promotion, but at least an interesting one to follow.

You can almost pick the Florida roster after seeing the Rome roster. OF of Jenista, Wilson, and Ramos. Contreras, Herbert, and Lugbauer at C (with Lugbauer logging some time in the IF). SS/2B combo of Graffanino and Cruz. Things are a little hazy at 3B and 1B.

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Originally Posted by 50PoundHead

You can almost pick the Florida roster after seeing the Rome roster. OF of Jenista, Wilson, and Ramos. Contreras, Herbert, and Lugbauer at C (with Lugbauer logging some time in the IF). SS/2B combo of Graffanino and Cruz. Things are a little hazy at 3B and 1B.

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I believe Lugbauer will be first base.

Riley Delgado had a nice season in Rome and Florida last year. Presumably he will play around the infield for Florida. He was drafted as a college senior and has been a bit old for his level. Not really a prospect but a good organizational player.

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Originally Posted by 50PoundHead

You can almost pick the Florida roster after seeing the Rome roster. OF of Jenista, Wilson, and Ramos. Contreras, Herbert, and Lugbauer at C (with Lugbauer logging some time in the IF). SS/2B combo of Graffanino and Cruz. Things are a little hazy at 3B and 1B.

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Herbert was released last week

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Originally Posted by IslandBrave

Herbert was released last week

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Thanks for the update. Guy just couldn't hit.

I've already got my tickets. I'll send some updates throughout the year. Pretty excited to see Rome, MS, and ft Florida this year.

Rome rotation to start the year:

Nolan Kingham
Jasseel De La Cruz
Jose Olague
Trey Riley

Olague is interesting. Just turned 20 and spent the last two years in the DSL. Numbers aren't bad: http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp...ching/2018/ALL

The downside of being a Rome fan is that the guys who are exciting don't stick around long.

Who should I be keeping an eye on this year?