Good Luck, Boys!: Seven Renegades alumni highlight 2023 World Series rosters
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (Oct. 27, 2023) – With the 2023 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers set to begin on Friday night, fans of the Hudson Valley Renegades will see several familiar faces on both teams. The Renegades boast five former players on the active rosters of
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (Oct. 27, 2023) – With the 2023 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers set to begin on Friday night, fans of the Hudson Valley Renegades will see several familiar faces on both teams. The Renegades boast five former players on the active rosters of the Diamondbacks and Rangers, guaranteeing that the ‘Gades will boast multiple former players as World Series Champions for the first time in team history.
The Arizona Diamondbacks prominently feature INF Evan Longoria (2006) and RHP Merrill Kelly (2010), while OF Tommy Pham (2018) played in one MLB rehab game for the Renegades during his time with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Texas Rangers active roster includes INF Nathaniel Lowe (2016) and INF Josh H. Smith (2021), while LHP Brock Burke (2016) and INF Ezequiel Duran (2021) are on the team’s 40-man roster, but are not active for the World Series.
“Having multiple players who once called Heritage Financial Park home competing for a World Series ring this year is pretty amazing,” said Zach Betkowski, General Manager of the Renegades. “We love that we were able to both provide these players with a chance to develop their craft along the way, and give our entire community with the chance to see them play here in the Hudson Valley.”
The first Renegades alumni to win the World Series was OF Scott Podsednik in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox, and the most recent was RHP Dylan Floro who got a ring as a member of the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers.
ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
The Hudson Valley Renegades have served as the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees since 2021 and were the South Atlantic League North Division Champions in 2023. Since 1994, the Renegades have provided the Hudson Valley with affordable, family-friendly entertainment through the game of baseball at Heritage Financial Park, part of the award-winning Dutchess County Parks system. Season Ticket Memberships for the 2024 30th anniversary season are on sale now, and may be purchased at www.hvrenegades.com or over the phone by calling (845) 838-0094.
ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).