Six Players From Astros 2024 Signing Class Join Woodpeckers
Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, adding six position players from the Houston Astros 2024 signing class to the active roster. The group includes infielders Trevor Austin, Max Holy, Caden Powell and Drew Vogel, along
Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, adding six position players from the Houston Astros 2024 signing class to the active roster. The group includes infielders Trevor Austin, Max Holy, Caden Powell and Drew Vogel, along with outfielder Lucas Spence and catcher Jason Schiavone.
Austin signed as an undrafted free agent with the Astros out of Mizzou where he batted .297 with 13 HR and 33 RBI over the 2024 college season. The Jefferson City, Missouri native led Tigers in average (.297), home runs (13), hits (57), runs scored (51), doubles (11), walks (27), total bases (109), slugging percentage (.568), and on-base percentage (.433).
Holy signed as an undrafted free agent out of Central Missouri, the alma mater of both Woodpeckers manager Ricky Rivera and Astros owner Jim Crane. In 2024 with the Mules he slashed .365/.478/.659 with 14 HR and 75 RBI, plus stole a team-high 33 bases in 35 attempts. The Clinton, Iowa native helped lead CMU to top seed in the Division II College World Series.
Powell was drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Astros out of Seminole State, becoming the first player taken out of the program since 2019. He was named 2024 NJCAA DI Baseball Player of the Year after batting .502 with 32 home runs and 104 runs batted in, led the nation in HR, RBI, and SLG%. The Clinton, Oklahoma native was signed to continue his college career at Oklahoma State before going pro.
Vogel was drafted in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Astros out of Murray State after hitting 20 home runs this season for Racers, two shy of the single-season program record. He was named to the All-MVC First Team, finishing top five in OBP (.441), runs (62), hits (77), RBIs (61), and total bases (153). Vogel is originally from White House, Tennessee.
Spence signed as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and was a two-way player with SIUE. He batted .385 with five home runs and 36 RBIs in addition to tossing 18.2 innings on the mound. Prior to SIUE, Spence played at Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois and hit .380 with five home runs and 54 RBIs as a sophomore. He is originally from Beecher, Illinois.
Schiavone was drafted in the 11th round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of James Madison University, one of three Dukes selected this year. Over this college season Schiavone slashed .284/.400/.620 with 18 HR and 51 RBI. He helped lead the Dukes to a regional final and was on the Buster Posey Catcher of the Year Watch List. Shiavone is originally from Laytonsville, Maryland.
Fayetteville’s new-look lineup takes to the diamond at Segra Stadium this week, playing host to the Lynchburg Hillcats for a six-game series.
Eighty Deuces Complete Mission, Top Hillcats in Comeback
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Eighty Deuces (23-21) gave the Military Appreciation Night Crowd at Segra Stadium the ultimate salute as they mounted a 6-2 comeback victory over the Lynchburg Hillcats (25-19). The Hillcats used a sacrifice fly to grab an early edge in the top of the first inning,
Crocs Hang On Late, Take Down Hillcats on Baseball Heritage Night
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cape Fear Crocs (22-21) returned to action for the first time in 25 years on Friday night, and upon their re-arrival in Fayetteville, they pulled out a close 4-2 victory over the Lynchburg Hillcats (25-18). After falling behind 1-0 before taking their first swings, the Crocs
Lynchburg Bullpen Quiets Fayetteville Bats in Thursday Loss
Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (21-21) scored a pair of first-inning runs on Thursday night, but were held silent the rest of the way in a 5-2 loss to the Lynchburg Hillcats (25-17) at Segra Stadium. Drew Brutcher opened the first inning with a floating double to left field
Home Run Ball Helps Woodpeckers Down Hillcats
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (21-20) put their power swings to good use at Segra Stadium as a pair of home runs sparked a 5-2 victory over the Lynchburg Hillcats (24-17). While the Woodpeckers secured a pair of victories to open this six-game series, it is also the fifth
Eighty Deuces Fly To Extra-Inning Walk-Off Win
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Eighty Deuces (20-20) needed one more inning than normal to get the job done, but they found a way to outlast the Lynchburg Hillcats (24-16) 3-2 in walk-off fashion to open their six-game series. Throughout the contest, both pitching staffs set the tone. Eighty Deuces
Road Trip Recap: Fayetteville Scores Big Saturday, Drops Series to Carolina
Woodpeckers Drop Series to 1st Place Mudcats The Woodpeckers faced a tough challenge on the road last week, getting a first look in 2025 at the first-place Carolina Mudcats. Carolina defended Five County Stadium, winning the first three games of the series and the Sunday conclusion. Fayetteville grabbed Friday and
Delayed Steal Finishes Daring Comeback in Fayetteville Mother's Day Victory
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Despite trailing by three runs heading into the late stages, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (17-16) did not flinch. A four-run comeback, finished off with a delayed steal of home, sealed a 4-3 Mother's Day win over the Salem Red Sox (15-17) and secured a six-game series split. The
Woodpeckers Cruise Past Salem in Seven-Run Win
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (16-16) offense woke up on Saturday night at Segra Stadium, registering nine hits and eight walks as they took down the Salem Red Sox (15-16) 9-2. Following a 55-minute rain delay before first pitch, the Woodpeckers still did not take much time to get
Early-Inning Offense Powers Salem to Victory
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (15-16) could not catch up to the red-hot Salem Red Sox (15-15) lineup on Friday night as they got their big swings off right away en route to a 7-2 win. The Red Sox used a three-run first inning and two-run second to build
Salem Takes Topsy-Turvy Extra-Inning Thriller Over Oat Milkers
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Malmö Oat Milkers (15-15) and Salem Red Sox (14-15) combined for seven home runs in a back-and-forth extra-inning affair, but the visitors came up clutch late on to secure an 11-9 win. Both offenses got off to a hot start at Segra Stadium as both teams
Long Ball Leads Salem Past Fayetteville on Education Day
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Despite a sluggish start offensively, the Salem Red Sox (13-15) recovered in the later stages of Wednesday's Education Day Matinee at Segra Stadium, clubbing two solo home runs in a 4-3 win over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (15-14). Right away, the Fayetteville offense got to work and opened
Woodpeckers Cap Off Comeback in Chaotic Series Opener
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Aided by a frenetic late-inning comeback, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (15-13) erased a three-run deficit to down the Salem Red Sox (12-15) 5-4 in the series opener. In the early stages, though, Salem did the majority of the scoring. The Woodpeckers brought home their first run on back-to-back
Infielder Caden Powell Named Carolina League Player of the Week
Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, have announced that infielder Caden Powell has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for the week ending on May 4th, 2025. This is the first time during the 2025 season that a Woodpeckers’ position player
Shorebirds Slug Three Home Runs to Beat Woodpeckers in Series Finale
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (14-13) could not keep pace with the Delmarva Shorebirds (7-20) as the visitors hit three two-run home runs to take the series finale 8-4. Early on, however, the 'Peckers provided the power swings. After falling behind 1-0, Caden Powell crushed a two-run home run,
Eighty Deuces Drop Double Figures in Series-Clinching Win
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Eighty Deuces (14-12) kicked their offense into high gear on Saturday night, scratching across double-digit runs for the second time in seven days as they doubled up the Delmarva Shorebirds (6-20) 10-5. While the win marks their seventh in their last eight games against their
Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. Named Official Craft Spirits Partner
Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced today a local partnership, making BHAWK an Official Craft Spirits sponsor of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. "We are prioritizing the fan experience this season and are excited to collaborate with BHAWK, a husband-wife Army Retiree owned distillery, cocktail bar, and
Big Swings Late See Shorebirds Past Eighty Deuces
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Eighty Deuces (13-12) mounted a valiant comeback bid on Friday night, but the Delmarva Shorebirds (6-19) produced at the plate in the late stages to secure a 5-4 win. The Delmarva offense got to work early and scored a quick pair of runs in the
Long Ball Leads Woodpeckers to Victory
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (13-11) brought their power bats to Segra Stadium on Thursday night as they slugged three home runs to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds (5-19) 6-2. Not only does the win mark their sixth in a row, increasing the longest active winning streak in the Carolina
Woodpeckers Walk Past Shorebirds on Education Day
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Despite mustering just five hits, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-11) found other ways to get the job done offensively, drawing seven walks and three hit by pitches to take down the Delmarva Shorebirds (5-18) 8-5 during their Education Day Matinee. The win marks their fifth straight over their
Woodpeckers Edge Out Shorebirds to Open Homestand
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (11-11) got their big swings off early, and the pitching took over late to christen their return to Segra Stadium with a 6-4 victory over the Delmarva Shorebirds (5-17). Although the Shorebirds opened the scoring via an infield single in the top of the
Road Trip Recap: Woodpeckers Split Six-Game Set in Lynchburg
Another Strong Road Weekend The first two road trips of the season at Delmarva and Lynchburg have played out in identical fashion, with the Woodpeckers dropping the first three contests before sweeping the weekend. Following an 0-3 start in Lynchburg, the Woodpeckers rallied off 9-6, 2-0, and 10-2 wins to
Woodpecker Bats Break Down FredNats Bullpen
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (7-8) got their best swings of the series off on Easter Sunday as they took down the Fredericksburg Nationals (8-7) 7-1 to earn a series split. After Woodpeckers starter Ramsey David tossed three scoreless innings to get the game started, the offense promptly backed
FredNats Blank Woodpeckers in Pitchers' Duel
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (6-8) and Fredericksburg Nationals (7-6) embarked on a pitchers' duel on Saturday night, but a pair of Major League rehabbers helped bolster a shutout as the visitors locked down a 2-0 win. Both starters, Cade Cavalli and Anthony Cruz, traded zeroes through the first
Woodpeckers Comeback Bid Falls Just Shy in 12-Inning Marathon
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (6-7) and Fredericksburg Nationals (7-6) back and forth all game long on Friday night, but the defending Carolina League champions outlasted the Woodpeckers for the second straight night, grabbing a 9-6 win in 12 innings. Both starters silenced their opposition early, but in the
FredNats Fight Back Late to Eke Past Woodpeckers
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (6-6) and Fredericksburg Nationals (6-6) took part in another close contest, but this time, the visitors came up clutch in the late stages to snatch a 4-3 comeback victory. Early on, both offenses hit their stride. After the FredNats took the lead in the