#StanfordMLB Opening Day 2017
Stephen Piscotty • OF • St. Louis Cardinals • Third season • Statistics
Piscotty signed a six-year contract extension just one day after starting on Opening Day for the Cardinals. In his first full season as a starter in 2016, Piscotty hit .273 with 22 home runs, 85 RBI and seven steals in 153 games for St. Louis. A year prior, the 2012 first round draft pick was called up mid-season and was a postseason hero for the Cardinals.
Source: Piscotty deal with #STLCards expected to be six years with option. $33.5M guarantee per @JonHeyman.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 3, 2017
Jed Lowrie • 3B • Oakland Athletics • 10th season • Statistics
A first round pick in 2005, Lowrie made his MLB debut in 2008 with the Red Sox. He spent four seasons in Boston, two in Houston and is in his third year and second stint with the Athletics. His 2016 season was cut short due to injury, but Lowrie is expected to be the everyday third baseman for the Athletics. In his first nine seasons, Lowrie has hit .258 with 68 home runs and 343 RBI. In 2013, he ranked second in the American League with 45 doubles.
Melvin says Jed Lowrie worked on his running form, is in excellent shape. "I don't know if I've seen him better on a baseball field."
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 7, 2017
Jason Castro • C • Minnesota Twins • Seventh season • Statistics
Following six seasons with the Houston Astros, Jason Castro made the move to Minnesota this season and is the starting catcher for the Twins. Castro was the 10th overall selection in the 2008 draft and has been a standout defensive catcher throughout his career. Offensively, he has started the season in Minneapolis with a .308 average and impressive 1.165 OPS.
New #MNTwins catcher Jason Castro off to good start https://t.co/xmsLcnot2d pic.twitter.com/fzyOQuaC23
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) April 4, 2017
Drew Storen • RHP • Cincinnati Reds • Eighth season • Statistics
Drew Storen signed with the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason. The 10th overall selection in the 2009 draft, Storen pitched his first six seasons with the Washington Nationals and spent the 2016 season between Toronto and Seattle. Storen entered the 2017 season with 98 career saves -- the most by any Stanford pitcher in MLB history -- and has a career ERA of 3.31 in 388.2 innings.
First career win for @C_Reed24, a save for @DrewStoren and a series win for your Redlegs! #ATOBTTR https://t.co/dj7scYYWYA
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 6, 2017
Coaches
| Coach | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Aldrete | First Base Coach | Oakland Athletics |
| Ruben Amaro, Jr. | First Base Coach | Boston Red Sox |
| A.J. Hinch | Manager | Houston Astros |
A.J. Hinch says Astros players eager to start season https://t.co/ZLFRjpASah #Astros #MLB pic.twitter.com/e73WPshp0h
— John Boyd (@JohnnyNewsroom) March 31, 2017
Minor Leagues
*as of Opening Day
| Player | Team | Level (MLB Team) |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Appel | Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs | AAA (Phillies) |
| Alex Blandino | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | AA (Reds) |
| Danny Diekroeger | Palm Beach Cardinals | A (Cardinals) |
| Erik Davis | Reno Aces | AAA (Diamondbacks) |
| Tommy Edman | Peoria Chiefs | A (Cardinals) |
| Jeremy Guthrie | Syracuse Chiefs | AAA (Nationals) |
| Drew Jackson | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | A+ (Dodgers) |
| Cal Quantrill | Lake Elsinore | A+ (Padres) |
| Austin Slater | Sacramento River Cats | AAA (Giants) |
| Colin Walsh | Jackson Generals | AA (Diamondbacks) |
| Brant Whiting | Oklahoma City Dodgers | AAA (Dodgers) |
| Austin Wilson | Palm Beach Cardinals | A+ (Cardinals) |
| Chris Viall | Kingsport Mets | Rookie (Mets) |