Garrett Acton
RHP
26-year-old right-hander from the Chicago suburbs. A former Oakland system hand who's still waiting for his MLB debut—and plenty of minor-league bus rides.
Joe Boyle
RHP
25-year-old 6'7" Indiana native. With a fastball clocking 102 mph, he's already logged MLB innings with Oakland and now brings high heat to Durham.
Michael Flynn
RHP
28-year-old sidearmer from Arizona. Funky mechanics, a penchant for misadventures (ex-Olive Garden server), and a 33% strikeout rate in Triple-A keep him interesting.
Joey Gerber
RHP
27-year-old Minnesotan and Illinois grad. Known for a low-arm-slot delivery and a brief MLB stint with the Mariners in 2020. Ready for a comeback—preferably with fewer setbacks.
Jonathan Hernández
RHP
28-year-old Dominican righty with mid-90s heat and his signature "El Cuchillito" slider. A second-generation MLB hopeful who's had stints with the Rangers and Mariners.
Joey Krehbiel
RHP
32-year-old from Seminole, FL, whose extensive minor-league innings (over 4,200) and 56 MLB games with the Orioles in 2022 speak to his well-traveled arm.
Antonio Menendez
RHP
26-year-old from Northern Virginia and Wake Forest grad. Known for a solid command paired with a slider/cutter combo, he's a project with hometown appeal.
Eric Orze
RHP
27-year-old University of New Orleans product. A resilient competitor, a biting splitter, and a man who survived cancer—now on the verge of his first big-league call-up.
Ben Peoples
RHP
23-year-old Tennessee native with a unique cutting fastball. Drafted in the 22nd round in 2019, he impresses with 97 mph in spring training and ambitions that match his velocity.
Joe Rock
LHP
24-year-old from Pennsylvania and an Ohio University grad. A heavy lefty with a sinking fastball, he posted 132 strikeouts in 139+ innings in 2024—proving size isn't everything, but it sure helps.
Connor Seabold
RHP
29-year-old righty from Cal State Fullerton. A crafty changeup artist with MLB stops in Boston and Colorado, he's a seasoned swingman whose debut against the Rays remains a highlight.
Ian Seymour
LHP
26-year-old Massachusetts native and Virginia Tech alum. This lefty, armed with a low-90s fastball and a nasty changeup, has already earned his stripes with a handful of college starts.
Cole Sulser
RHP
35-year-old Dartmouth grad veteran. Known for a terrific changeup and fearless approach, he even tallied 8 saves for the Orioles in 2021—still analytical, still dangerous.
Jacob Waguespack
RHP
31-year-old with a high-90s velocity honed during a Japan stint. After 13 MLB starts with the Blue Jays and a Japan Series win with Orix, he's the laid-back outdoorsman with a knack for defying expectations.
Logan Workman
RHP
26-year-old from Soddy-Daisy, TN, and a Lee University alum. A heavy sinker and groundball specialist, he's earned accolades as a Southern League Pitcher of the Month—and stays first in and last out.
Andrew Wantz
RHP
29-year-old UNC Greensboro product with a mid-90s fastball and biting slider. After 70+ MLB games with the Angels, he's currently on the 60-day IL—proving even fastballs need downtime.
Kodi Whitley
RHP
30-year-old from Clayton, NC, and a Mount Olive grad. With a low-to-mid-90s sinker and brief MLB action with the Cardinals, he's on the 60-day IL, waiting for his next chance to shine.
Kyle Whitten
RHP
26-year-old Virginian with a deceptive delivery. After 79 games at UVA, he's currently on the full-season IL—keeping the Bulls on their toes while he recovers.
Sean Hunley
RHP
23-year-old from Tennessee armed with a sinker/slider combo. With experience in A-ball and Double-A, he's on the development list—an under-the-radar arm with potential.
Tres Barrera
C
30-year-old Texas native and University of Texas alum. A strong arm and accurate throws earned him MLB time with the Nationals and Cardinals—plus, his love for barbecue is well known.
Kenny Piper
C
26-year-old catcher from Columbia College. Small in stature but mighty in glove, he's already known for a 472-foot home run in 2024 and rising fast in the Rays system.
Logan Driscoll
C
27-year-old Northern Virginia product and George Mason grad. A left-handed hitting catcher with a brief MLB call-up in 2024, now navigating a 7-day IL stint.
Dominic Keegan
C/1B
24-year-old from Methuen, MA, and a Vanderbilt grad. With a strong, compact swing and a College World Series title under his belt, he's currently on a 7-day IL—proving championships come with minor setbacks.
Luis Ariza
C/Utility
21-year-old Venezuelan catcher with a contact-oriented approach. With experience in Complex and Single-A ball, he's on the development list—eager to learn, even if his throws aren't record-breaking yet.
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“I believe in the Church of Baseball.”
These are the faithful — drifting through the dog days, chasing glory between the foul lines.
— Crash Davis, Lord and Savior
Letters to the Durhamites 2:12
Chandler Simpson
INF/OF
24-year-old Georgia Tech alum from Atlanta with lightning speed—104 stolen bases in 2024. Humble and quick on his feet, he's a constant threat on the basepaths.
Tre' Morgan
1B
22-year-old LSU product and first baseman with a contact-oriented swing. A National Championship winner now on a brief 7-day IL, he's eager to prove his worth at Triple-A.
Jake Mangum
CF
29-year-old Mississippi State product and switch-hitter who leads with line drives. SEC's all-time hits leader and affectionately dubbed 'The Mayor of Starkville.'
Tristan Peters
OF
25-year-old from Winkler, Manitoba and a Southern Illinois grad. Boasts gap power and impressive defensive skills—always polite, even when robbing home runs.
Dru Baker
OF
25-year-old Texas Tech alum from Tomball with a quick right-handed swing. With a .356 average in college, he's determined to prove that obstacles are merely stepping stones.
Eloy Jiménez
DH
28-year-old power hitter with 122 MLB home runs and a 2020 AL Silver Slugger award. Now on rehab assignment, he's still aiming to drop dingers—if he can stay healthy long enough.
Paul Gervase
RHP
24-year-old from Cary, NC. This 6'10" LSU alum throws high-90s fastballs from a frame that makes him hard to miss. He's as towering in presence as his pitch velocity.