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10 former Arizona Wildcats are on MLB 60-man player pool for 2020 season
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10 former Arizona Wildcats are on MLB 60-man player pool for 2020 season

  • Alec White
  • Jun 30, 2020
  • Jun 30, 2020 Updated Jul 2, 2020

These former Wildcat baseball players are expected to arrive at MLB's abbreviated spring training on July 1 in preparation for a 60-game season. 

60-man rosters report to spring training July 1

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Philadelphia Phillies' Scott Kingery watches after hitting a three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Matt Slocum

Initial rosters for Major League Baseball's 60-game season were finalized June 28 in anticipation for the start of the 2020 season with an expected Opening Day set for July 23 or 24. 

Players will report to their respective home town's facilities on July 1 for an abbreviated training and practice period before starting the season. Also, players must be included on a team's roster pool in order to participate in spring training or regular season games. 

10 former Arizona Wildcats were included across the league's player pools and are listed below. 

Mark Melancon, RP, Atlanta Braves

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, May 22, 2017, in Chicago. The Giants won 6-4. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Charles Rex Arbogast

2019 stats

G: 66

W/L record: 5-2

ERA: 3.61

K's: 68

SV: 12

Kevin Ginkel, RP, Arizona Diamondbacks

Dodgers Diamondbacks Baseball

In 20ª innings with the D-backs, former Arizona Wildcat Kevin Ginkel has 23 strikeouts and a 1.74 ERA.

Rick Scuteri / The Associated Press

2019 stats

G: 25

W/L record: 3-0

ERA: 1.48

IP: 24.1

K's: 28

Bobby Dalbec, 3B, Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Preview Baseball

Former UA Wildcat Bobby Dalbec feels he’s ready for his shot with the Red Sox in 2020. He hit .239 with 27 homers and 73 RBIs in 135 games in the minors this season.

Gerald Herbert / The Associated Press

2019 stats (AAA Pawtucket, AA Portland)

Hits: 113

BA: .239

HR: 27

RBI: 73

SLG: .460

Jett Bandy, C, Boston Red Sox

MLB: APR 11 Brewers at Cardinals

Former Arizona Wildcat Jett Bandy is getting plenty of starts lately at catcher for the Brewers, who are battling injury problems.

Jimmy Simmons / The Associated Press

2019 stats (AAA Pawtucket)

Hits: 56

BA: .231

HR: 13

RBI: 33

SLG: .430

Brandon Dixon, Utility, Detroit Tigers

Tigers Baseball

Detroit Tigers infielder Brandon Dixon watches batters at the Detroit Tigers spring training baseball facility, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lynne Sladky

2019 stats

Hits: 97

BA: .248

HR: 15

RBI: 52

SLG: .435

Scott Kingery, Utility, Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies Reds Baseball

Scott Kingery hit 19 home runs in 2019. His WAR of 3.0 was fourth among Phillies regulars.

Gary Landers / the associated press

2019 stats

Hits: 118

BA: .258

HR: 19

RBI: 55

SLG: .474

Jared Oliva, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Jared Oliva, who was an All-Pac-12 player last season for Arizona, is batting .316 in Class A since July 11. His six triples are the most in the New York-Penn League, and he’s hitting .275 overall in 167 at-bats.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

2019 stats (AA Altoona)

Hits: 124

BA: .277

HR: 6

RBI: 42

SLG: .398

Kevin Newman, INF, Pittsburgh Pirates

Cubs Pirates Baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman, right, celebrates after he drove in the winning run against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh.

Keith Srakocic, Associated Press

2019 stats

Hits: 152

BA: .308

HR: 12

RBI: 64

SLG: .446

Joey Rickard, OF, San Francisco Giants

Yankees Orioles Baseball

Orioles outfielder and former Arizona Wildcat Joey Rickard has bounced around between the majors and Triple-A this season. “Baseball is an everyday battle to find your swing,” he said. Rickard, who was a major contributor to the Cats’ 2012 title run, was batting .349 in the minors.

Gail Burton / The Associated Press

2019 stats

Hits: 38

BA: .226

HR: 3

RBI: 10

SLG: .357

Robert Refsnyder, Utility, Texas Rangers

Rays Orioles Baseball

Tampa Bay Rays’ Rob Refsnyder has maintained a close friendship with teammate and fellow former Wildcat Johnny Field.

Patrick Semansky / AP Photo

2019 stats (AAA Louisville)

Hits: 94

BA: .315

HR: 10

RBI: 45

SLG: .500

Alec White

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