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Welcome from our Chairman

Welcome to the 25th season of Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball! We can’t thank you enough for making the 2023 season such a success. We’re so excited to welcome you to Pelicans Ballpark for another evening of fun, family-friendly entertainment in the most unique setting in all of professional baseball.

Here, America’s favorite pastime meets both the beautiful beaches of the Grand Strand and the wonderful Midwestern tradition of the 2016 world-champion Chicago Cubs to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience for you, your family and your friends.

We take tremendous pride when our fan experience is recognized nationally. Our ballpark experience has been ranked amongst the Top Stadium Experiences in all of sports by Stadium Journey Magazine, and was recently named the #1 Minor League Baseball Experience. Pelicans Ballpark also received numerous TripAdvisor.Com Certificates of Excellence. These honors are incredibly humbling and reaffirm why all of us with the Pelicans understand that your fan experience is our top priority. It is also testament to you, the amazing fans who bring the stadium to life, filling it with energy and fun each year for the past two plus decades.

Thank you so much for joining us at the ballpark tonight. Now, please, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. We appreciate you, your friends and family for sharing the evening together and making so many wonderful memories with the Pelicans over the last 25 seasons.

Chuck Greenberg
Managing Partner & Chairman

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Meet the Pelicans

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Mr. 2000: Skipper for Birds

Buddy Bailey will return to manage the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and is in his 36th season as a minor league manager. Bailey is the winningest active minor league manager with 2,367 regular season victories. He is joined by George Thanopoulos, Armando Gabino, Roberto Vaz, D'Angelo Jimenez, Maggie Lowenhar & Allen Cooper.

Meet the Charleston River Dogs

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ABOUT THE CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS

Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Charleston, SC
Previous League: South Atlantic League (1980-2020)
League Titles: 2

Get to Know the Rest of the Low-A East League

ABOUT THE AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS

Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: North Augusta, SC
Previous League: South Atlantic League (1980-2020)
League Titles: 4 ('89, '95, '99, '08)

ABOUT THE COLUMBIA FIREFLIES

Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Columbia, SC
Previous League: South Atlantic League (2016-2020)
League Titles: 1 ('13)

ABOUT THE MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS

Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Previous League: Carolina League (1999-2020)
League Titles: 4 ('99, '00, '15, '16)

ABOUT THE LYNCHBURG HILLCATS

Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Previous League: Carolina League (1995-2020)
League Titles: 8 ('78, '83, '84, '97, '02, '09, '12, '17)

ABOUT THE COLUMBIA FIREFLIES

Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Columbia, SC
Previous League: South Atlantic League (2016-2020)
League Titles: 1 ('13)

ABOUT THE DOWN EAST WOOD DUCKS

Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Kinston, NC
Previous League: Carolina League (1997-2020)
League Titles: 1 ('17)

ABOUT THE KANNAPOLIS CANNON BALLERS

Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Kannapolis, NC
Previous League: South Atlantic League (1995-2020)
League Titles: 1 ('05)

ABOUT THE FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS

Affiliation: Houston Astros
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Previous League: Carolina League (2017-2020)
League Titles: 1 ('18)

ABOUT THE SALEM RED SOX

Affiliation: Boston Red Sox
Location: Salem, VA
Previous League: Carolina League (11 years)
League Titles: 1 (2013)

ABOUT THE DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS

Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Salisbury, MD
Previous League: South Atlantic League (Since 1999)
League Titles: 2 ('97, '00)

ABOUT THE FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS

Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Previous League: Carolina League (1984-2020)
League Titles: 4 ('89, '08, '10, '14)

ABOUT THE FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS

Affiliation: Houston Astros
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Previous League: Carolina League (2017-2020)
League Titles: 1 ('18)

Fan Code of Conduct

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT - Out of respect for fellow guests, players, coaches, and ballpark staff, all guests are prohibited from:

Trespassing on the playing field at any time;
Interfering with baseballs that are in play;
Throwing or tossing objects;
Using foul, obscene or derogatory language (see below) or gestures;
Misusing or overconsuming alcohol, including, underage consumption;
Behaving in a manner that is disruptive, unruly, or abusive;
Accessing areas of the ballpark without a proper ticket, pass, or credential;
Misusing tickets, passes, or credentials in any way; or
Bringing prohibited items (listed below) into the ballpark.

Furthermore, guests are required to wear shirts and shoes at all times, and guests appearing intoxicated will be ejected from the ballpark and turned over to the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

Derogatory language is defined as offensive language concerning a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or national origin, and anyone using such language is subject to automatic ejection from the ballpark.

Violations of the Fan Code of Conduct will not be tolerated and may lead to ejection from the ballpark, a ban on attending future games, or other consequences. Guests who are found to have used derogatory language will be ejected from the ballpark.

Guest may report a violation to the Fan Code of Conduct to any game day employee, front office employee, or at Guest Services which is located on the main concourse behind home plate.

PROHIBITED ITEMS - The following items are prohibited in the ballpark: beach balls, inflatables, glass bottles, fireworks, firearms or any other weapons, laser devices or pointers, skateboards, rollerblades, skate shoes, hover boards, toy guns or knives, sticks, clubs, unmanned aerial vehicles, aerosol cans, baseball bats, hard sided coolers, and containers larger than 16x16x8 inches.

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Community Corner

Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the Community

By: Kalin Eske

While we have been preparing for the 2023 season, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans have also remained active in the local community.

The front office staff, along with Splash and Rally Shark, have volunteered their time at a number of community events in the off-season. These appearances include various school career days and college fairs, surprise preschool book readings, Shine Prom, the Surfside Beach Youth Sports Association Opening Day, the Waccamaw Softball & Baseball Opening Day and Grand Stand Miracle League’s Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day Fundraiser. Additionally, the entire front office staff and Splash had the opportunity to walk in both the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade and the North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day parade.

In 2013, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans started the Pelicans Community Fund, which has since given back over $2.9 million to community organizations across Horry County. The Pelicans are committed to making a positive change in the Grand Strand Community, by using the power of sports to initiate fundraising efforts, collect donations, volunteer time and provide in-kind services. To learn more about the Pelicans' contribution to the local community, click on the Community Impact Report button below.

We look forward to continuing these efforts through 2023 and beyond. You can also help us give back to the local community by donating food items from an approved list to Backpack Buddies during any Friday night game. All items will help provide food for the hungry children of Horry County.

That Insta-Moment

You Could Win Big!

You could win vacation for life!

VacationMyrtleBeach.com wants to give a lucky fan free vacation for life!

If a Pelicans player hits a home run through the glove above VacationMyrtleBeach.com's banner on the batter's eye during the 2023 regular season, one lucky winner will be chosen to win vacation for life, valued at $100,000! You must be 18 years or older to enter. Click here to enter.

You could win a FREE membership!

Freedom Boat Club of The Grand Strand wants to give you a FREE membership for one year!

If a Pelicans player hits a home run through the hole on Freedom Boat Club's outfield billboard during the 2023 regular season, one lucky winner will be chosen to win a free one year membership to Freedom Boat Club of the Grand Strand, valued at $10,000! You must be 21 or older to enter.

You could win $100,000!

Just by attending a Pelicans game you have a chance to win $100,000! When you're at the ballpark, check out the Got Axelrod banner on the right center field wall. If a Pelicans player hits a home run into the hole in Axelrod's glove, someone in attendance will win $100,000 courtesy of Axelrod & Associates.

Notable Former Pelicans

Jason Heyward (2008-09)

It was a fast rise through the Minor Leagues for outfielder Jason Heyward, reaching the Atlanta Braves before his 21st birthday. However, the Georgia prep star did spend parts of two seasons in Myrtle Beach.

Heyward was promoted to the Pelicans on August 25, 2008, where he appeared in seven games at the end of the season. He returned to Myrtle Beach in 2009 where he smacked 10 home runs in 49 games, earning a promotion to Double-A Mississippi before debuting with Atlanta in 2010.

Heyward quickly earned his spot in right field, playing in 681 games over five seasons. He posted a .781 OPS and won over fans with his spectacular defense and hometown charm.

In an effort to rebuild the farm system, Atlanta traded Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins on November 17, 2014.

The change of scenery proved to be no issue for Heyward, who put together an outstanding season with the 2015 Cardinals, earning his third Gold Glove Award and leading St. Louis to a 100-win season and their third straight division title.

Following the season, the 26-year-old signed an 8-year, $184 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, the largest position-player contract of the 2015-16 offseason and 14th-largest in baseball history at the time. Heyward’s move to Chicago brings his Pelicans connection full circle, as he re-entered the team’s parent organization.

In the very first season of an eight-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, Heyward helped the North Siders win their first World Series since 1908. The Georgia native delivered an infamous speech with the score tied in Game 7’s rain delay that helped the Cubs regain their focus before coming out and winning the title in the 10th inning.

Other former Pelicans of note include...

Freddie Freeman (2009)

A second-round draft pick in 2007, Freddie Freeman was always a highly touted prospect. His introduction to pro ball, however, was a rough one. The Braves newest 100-million dollar man hit just .268 and posted a .674 OPS in rookie ball in 2007.

That was the last time Freeman had any issues hitting professional pitching. Freeman was a mid-season and postseason South Atlantic All-Star in 2008 with Low-A Rome. He went on to crush Carolina League pitching in 2009 with the Pelicans.He led Myrtle Beach in batting average (.302) and clubbed 19 doubles and six home runs in just half a season before a promotion to Double-A.

On September 1, 2010, Freeman was a big leaguer at just 20 years old. He finished second in the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year voting.

In 2013, Freeman transformed from a good player to a great one. Earning his first National League All-Star selection, Freeman finished fifth in the NL MVP voting while setting career highs in batting average (.319) and RBIs (109). Freeman would make his next All-Star appearance in 2018 where he hit .309/.388/.505 on the year and led the National League in games played (162), hit (191) and doubles (44).

Kyle Hendricks (2012)

Across four minor league seasons, Kyle Hendricks pitched his way into the big leagues in 2014. Not overpowering and often overlooked, Hendricks was considered the secondary piece in a trade that sent Ryan Dempster to the Texas Rangers in 2012, yet he has out-performed fellow trade-mate, third baseman Christian Villanueva (who also played for the Pelicans in 2012).

Hendricks posted a 2.69 ERA in the Minor LEagues, including a 3.28 mark at Triple-A Iowa before getting promoted to Chicago. That was the beginning of a stellar second half in the majors. Hendricks went 7-2 with a 2.46 ERA across 13 starts while walking just 13 in 80.1 innings. The Dartmouth alum was the National League Rookie of the Month in August and finished seventh in the NL Rookie of the Year voting.

The California native followed up his loud rookie season with a strong campaign as the newest member of the Cubs’ full-time rotation in 2015. Hendricks went 8-7 with a 3.95 ERA over 32 starts, helping the Cubs reach the National League Championship Series by defeating the Cardinals in Game 2 of the NLDS.

He would one-up himself the following year. Hendricks led all of baseball with a sparkling 2.13 ERA while posting a 16-8 record and allowing 142 hits in 190.0 innings. The right-hander finished third in the NL Cy Young voting and helped the Cubs win their first World Series in 108 year, starting the decisive Game 7.

Hendricks’ success should come as no surprise to Pelicans fans. The Californian dominated Carolina League teams in 2012. Before departing in the trade, he logged 130.2 innings in Myrtle Beach with nearly a 10-to-one strikeout-to-walk ratio, hurled two complete games and tossed a shutout frame in the 2012 California/Carolina League All-Star Game in Winston-Salem. His 2.82 ERA from that season is good for 10th on the franchise’s career record list.

Joey Gallo (2014)

The Texas Rangers first-round pick (39th overall) in 2012, Gallo quickly rose through the Rangers farm system putting up monstrous home run totals in the process before making his debut with the big club in 2015.

Gallo’s 2014 stint in Myrtle Beach was a short one but it was impactful. The Las Vegas native blistered 21 homers in just 58 games with the Pelicans while hitting .323/.463/.735. He was named the Carolina League Most Valuable Player despite only spending half the season in the Grand Strand. Gallo was promoted to Double-A Frisco midway through the year and the power continued. Gallo blasted 21 more homers for the RoughRiders bringing his season total to 42 which was second to Kris Bryant (43) in all of Minor League Baseball.

Gallo made his major league debut on June 2, 2015 for the Rangers and continued what he had done in the minors by going deep in his first two major league starts. After spending most of the 2016 season in Triple-A, Gallo has been an everyday player for the Rangers over the last two seasons and his finished top-five in the league in homeruns both years hitting 41 in 2017 and 40 in 2018.

Gleyber Torres (2015-16)

Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013 by the Chicago Cubs, Gleyber Torres immediately became on of the Cubs top prospects. At just 17 years old, Torres made his debut for the Arizona Cubs in 2014 and hit .279/.372/.377 and was promoted to Boise for the final seven games of the year and went 11 for 28 with an OPS of 1,255.

Torres broke camp in 2015 with the South Bend Cubs and dominated the league hitting .293/.353/.386 and was named to the Midwest League All-Star Team and was named the League’s Prospect of the Year. He was promoted to Myrtle Beach on September 2, 2015 and finished the year with the Birds helping them to the 2015 Carolina League title.

Torres opened 2016 as the Chicago Cubs No. 1 overall prospect, according to Baseball America, and he did not disappoint. The 19-year-old hit .275 with nine homers and 47 RBI in 94 games for the Pelicans before being traded to the Yankees in a deal that brought Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs.

On April 22, 2018, Torres made his major league debut with the Yankees and went on to have an outstanding rookie campaign. He hit .271/.340/.480 with 24 homers and 77 RBIs. He was named an American League All-Star as the third youngest player in the league and went on to finish third in the AL Rookie of the Year voting.

David Bote (2016)

David Bote etched his name into Chicago Cubs history with his pinch-hit, walk-off grand slam on August 12th, 2018 but before skyrocketing to stardom on the mainstage, Bote made waves in the Carolina League with the Pelicans.

Originally the Chicago Cubs 18th round selection in the 2012 draft, Bote toiled his way through the Cubs system before breaking out with the Pelicans during the 2016 season. Bote became an instant fan favorite as he smashed Carolina League pitching to the tune of a .337/.410/.518 slash with six homers and 41 RBI.

After two more seasons of bouncing around the Cubs’ system, Bote made his major league debut on April 21, 2018 in a start against the Colorado Rockies. He finished his first year in the majors hitting .239/.319/.408 while hitting six homers and driving in 33 runs.

Ian Happ (2016)

The Chicago Cubs’ first-round pick (ninth overall) in 2015, Happ maneuvered quickly through the organization to reach the major leagues in 2017. The former Cincinnati Bearcat made his presence felt immediately by launching a home run in his big league debut on May 13, 2017 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Happ finished eighth in the rookie of the year voting in 2017 after batting .253/.328/.514 with 24 homers and 68 RBIs in 115 games. He followed that up in 2018 by hitting .233/.353/.408 with 15 home runs and 44 RBIs in 142 games, all while being the youngest position player on the Cubs’ roster.

The Pittsburgh native starred for Myrtle Beach in 2016, slashing .296/.410/.475 with 16 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 43 RBIs in 69 games before forcing a promotion to Double-A Tennessee. At the time of his promotion, Happ was leading the entire Class A-Advanced level with 48 walks while ranking third in on-base percentage (.410) and routh in both average (.296) and OPS (.885) In June of 2016, Happ posted a .361/.461/.607 line in 19 games.

Promotional Calendar

WEEKLY PROMOS

Thirsty Thursday^TM, Weiner Wednesday, Friday Night Fireworks, and more. There's a special every night of the week and all of the details are at your finger tips. Just click or tap the image above for the complete line-up of weekly promotions.

20 FIREWORKS NIGHTS!

Our Fireworks Extravaganzas presented by Munnerlyn Pryotechnics are the best on the Grand Strand! 2022 features 20 shows throughout the season including Opening Night, July 2, July 3, every Friday night, and every Sunday beginning June 19.

WET NOSE WEDNESDAY

New in 2024 is Wet Nose Wednesdays presented by River Oaks Animal Hospital. Dogs receive FREE admission when their owners purchase a Budweiser Bowtie Deck ticket (*excludes July 3).

NOCHE DE LOS PELÍCANOS DE MYRTLE BEACH

On a select number of games each season, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans become los Pelícanos de Myrtle Beach. "Copa de la Diversión," or "Fun Cup," is a season-long event series created by MiLB and specifically designed to embrace the culture and values that resonate most with participating teams' local U.S. Hispanic/Latino communities. On May 12, June 2 , and July 28 of the 2024 season the Pelicans will become los Pelícanos de Myrtle Beach and wear special jerseys. Noche de los Pelícanos de Myrtle Beach is presented by El Patron 93.5.

CAN'T MISS NIGHTS

April 6-7: 25 Seasons Celebration
April 20: STEM Night
April 21: Splash’s Birthday presented by Carolina Cool and Surfwater Promotions; Bark in the Park presented by River Oaks Animal Hospital
May 11: Military Appreciation Night courtesy of Renewal by Anderson and H&E Rentals ft. a jersey raffle for military personnel
May 18: Mental Health Awareness Night presented by Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital ft. a jersey auction
June 15: Deaf Awareness Night
June 25: Tidelands Health Night
July 1-3: Red, White, & Blue Series presented by Campers Inn RV
July 13: Black’s Tire Night
September 1: Fan Appreciation Night

For a complete listing of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans' promotional calendar including theme nights, jersey nights, and more simply click the promotional calendar button below.

All game dates, opponents, promotions, and times are subject to change without prior notice.

Social Spotlight

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The Birds have landed.

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Feature Story

by Sam Weiderhaft

A Deep Dive in the 2023 Pelicans Roster

By Sam Weiderhaft

(Sorted alphabetically)

PITCHERS

#19 Jack Aldrich: A 2021 draft pick by the Kansas City Royals, Aldrich was signed as a free agent by the Cubs in 2023. He pitched in 23 games out of the bullpen for the Single-A Columbia Fireflies in 2022, including two at Pelicans Ballpark. The Oak Park, California native was drafted by the Royals in the 20^th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.

To view Jack’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#6 Michael Arias: The 21-year-old right hander was originally signed as an infielder by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 out of the Dominican Republic. Arias was signed as a free agent by the Cubs in 2021 and pitched in two games for the Pelicans at the end of the 2022 season.

To view Michael’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#33 Yovanny Cabrera: The right-handed reliever was promoted to the Pelicans in July of 2022 and pitched in 10 games with the Birds last year. He had a great month of August, not allowing a single run through 4 games and 6 1/3 innings. The Dominican Republic native was signed as an international free agent by the Cubs in 2019.

To view Yovanny’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#27 Angel Gonzalez: Another member of the 2022 Pelicans bullpen, Gonzalez threw in 25 games for Myrtle Beach last year. He posted a 1-2 record with a 5.29 ERA with the Birds last season. Originally from Puerto Rico, Gonzalez was an international free agent signing by the Cubs in 2020.

To view Angel’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#21 Saul Gonzalez: After being to the Cubs in a trade last season that sent MLB reliever Mychal Givens to the New York Mets, Gonzalez came straight to Myrtle Beach and for seven appearances. The 2018 23^rd-rounder held a 3.63 ERA with the Pelicans with just over 17 innings of work. The 23-year-old was born in Puerto Rico and stands at 6’7.

To view Saul’s profile on North Side Bound, click here.

#56 Angel Hernandez: Hernandez threw in 21 games out of the bullpen with the Birds last year, going 4-3 with a pair of saves. The lefty was involved in the Pelicans’ second combined no-hitter of 2022 on July 17^th against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, throwing one inning. The Dominican Republic native was signed as an international free agent by the Cubs in 2020.

To view Angel’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#9 Cade Horton: The seventh overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft, Horton was first round selection of the Cubs out of Oklahoma. He broke on to the scene during the Sooners’ College World Series run, striking out 24 batters through 13 1/3 innings in his two starts. Horton is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and will make his full-season Cubs organization debut with the Pelicans.

To view Cade’s profile on MLB.com, click here.

#51 Nick Hull: The former pitcher at Grand Canyon was a member of the 2022 draft class, being drafted in the seventh round by the Chicago Cubs. He made his full season debut with the Pelicans and started three games at the end of 2022. The Edmonds, Washington native returns to the Pelicans at 23-year-old.

To view Nick’s profile on North Side Bound, click here.

#16 Grant Kipp: After pitching at Yale for three seasons, Kipp was signed as a free agent by the Cubs in August of last year. The 23-year-old started five games for the Pelicans and also took the mound for the first game of the playoffs against Charleston.

To view Grant’s profile on North Side Bound, click here.

#30 Brody McCullough: The highest pick in Wingate’s history as an NCAA Division II school, McCullough was taken in the 10^th round of last year’s MLB draft by the Cubs. The Lexington, NC native threw in four games for Myrtle Beach out of the bullpen at the end of 2022, allowing just one run through five innings.

To view Brody's MiLB.com page, click here.

#15 Koen Moreno: Drafted out of high school in the fifth round of the 2020 MLB draft, Moreno made his full-season debut with the Pelicans last year. The 21-year-old started in five games and came out of the bullpen for two more.

To view Koen’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#53 Branden Noriega: The native of Miami, FL was drafted last year in the 11^th round of last year’s MLB draft. He popped on the map after throwing in the mid-90s in the MLB draft league last year.

To view Brande’s profile on North Side Bound, click here.

#52 Johzan Oquendo: The reliever from Puerto Rico took on a bulk of innings out of the bullpen for the Pelicans in 2022. Oquendo went 3-2 with a 4.94 ERA through 58 1/3 innings last season, while collecting three saves. The 22-year-old was drafted in the 16^th round of the 2019 MLB draft.

To view Johzan’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#40 Erian Rodriguez: Rodriguez was drafted by the Cubs in 2021 after playing high school baseball in Georgia. The 21-year-old threw in 11 games in the Arizona Complex League last year and willmake his full-season debut in Myrtle Beach.

To view Erian’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#45 Jose Romero: The right-handed reliever had a solid season in the Arizona Complex League last year, with a 2.01 ERA through 22 1/3 innings with 29 strikeouts. The Venezuela native earned a promotion to Myrtle Beach at the end of July and threw in two games.

To view Jose’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#53 Marino Santy: The 2020 international free agent signing pitched in eight games with four starts in the Arizona Complex League last year with a 3.45 ERA. The 21-year-old lefty will make his full season debut in Myrtle Beach.

To view Marino’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#35 Kevin Valdez: The right-handed starting pitcher threw in both the Dominican Summer League and the Arizona Complex League last year. His numbers in the DSL were impressive, with a 1.63 ERA through eight starts and 27 2/3 innings. Valdez will make his full-season debut in Myrtle Beach.

To view Kevin’s MiLB.com page, click here.

CATCHERS

#12 Moises Ballesteros: The 19-year-old made an impression with Myrtle Beach last season by hitting a home run to center field in his debut on August 2^nd. The Venezuela native played 31 games for the Birds in 2022, hitting .248 with three home runs. Ballesteros was signed as an international free agent in 2021.

To view Moises’ profile on MLB.com, click here.

#38 Miguel Fabrizio: After being named a 2021 Arizona Complex League all-star, Fabrizio played 21 games with Myrtle Beach in 2022. The 22-year-old catcher hit .372 in the Arizona Complex League in 2021.

To view Miguel’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#34 Malcom Quintero: Quintero will return to the Pelicans after playing 34 games with Myrtle Beach in 2022. The 22-year-old stood out during his time in the Dominican Summer League, hitting .320 through 40 games in the 2019 season. He followed that up with a .333 batting average through 39 games in the Arizona Complex League in 2021.

To view Malcom’s MiLB.com page, click here.

INFIELDERS

#22 Reivaj Garcia: The 21-year old has played parts of his last two seasons in a Pelicans uniform, playing nine games in 2021 and three games in 2022. Garcia played just 10 games in the Arizona Complex League last season after making stops at four different affiliates in 2021.

To view Reivaj’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#1 Cristian Hernandez: Ranked as the No. 10 Cubs prospect by MLB Pipeline, Hernandez made his stateside debut in the Arizona Complex League last season, hitting .261 with three home runs. Hernandez will play the 2023 season at just 19 years old after being signed as an international free agent by the Cubs in 2021.

To view Cristian’s profile on MLB.com, click here.

#11 Rafael Morel: Morel enters Myrtle Beach after a solid 2022 season at the Arizona Complex League where he hit .278 through 39 games. The 21-year old will make his full-season debut after being signed as an international free agent by the Cubs in 2018.

To view Rafael’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#13 Miguel Pabon: After playing 30 games in the Arizona Complex League, Pabon joins the Pelicans as a 22-year-old infielder. The Puerto Rico native was drafted by the Cubs in the 34^th round of the 2018 MLB draft.

To view Miguel’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#3 Reginald Preciado: After being delt to the Cubs in December of 2020 in the trade that sent Yu Darvish to the Padres, Preciado played 46 games for the Pelicans last year at shortstop, second base, and designated hitter. The 19-year-old had an impressive month of May, hitting .284 with a pair of home runs.

To view Reginald’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#5 Pedro Ramirez: The newly turned 19-year-old will return to Myrtle Beach after receiving a late-season promotion in 2022. Ramirez played in 10 games with the Birds and collected 11 hits with four stolen bases. The Venezuela native turned heads in the Arizona Complex League in 2022 with a .329 batting average through 43 games.

To view Pedro’s profile on MLB.com, click here.

#55 Felix Stevens: Stevens was a staple of the 2022 Pelicans team, starting 50 games at first base. The 23-year-old smashed 11 home runs to rank third on the team. Originally out of Cuba, Stevens was signed as an international free agent by the Cubs in 2019.

To view Felix’s MiLB.com page, click here.

OUTFIELDERS

#24 Parker Chavers: Chavers returnes to Myrtle Beach after taking part in 35 games at the Single-A level in 2022. The 2021 seventh-rounder hit .244 with a pair of home runs in his time as a Pelican last season. Chavers was drafted out of Coastal Carolina University, about a 20 minute drive from Pelicans Ballpark.

To view Parker’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#8 Jefferson Encarnacion: Selected in the 2022 Rule 5 draft from the Phillies, Encarnacion will make his Cubs organization debut with Myrtle Beach. The outfielder has not played since 2019 in the Dominican Summer League.

To view Jefferson’s MiLB.com page, click here.

#25 Christian Franklin: Drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 MLB draft out of Arkansas, Franklin played 20 games with Myrtle Beach during the 2021 season. The 23-year-old did not see action in 2022 and will return to the Pelicans after being a standout player for the Arkansas Razorbacks in college.

To view Christian's MiLB.com page, click here.

#17 Andy Garriola: After playing three seasons at Old Dominion, Garriola was selected in the 17^th round by the Cubs in the 2022 MLB Draft. The California native was a First-Team All-Conference USA selection in 2022 after hitting .322 with 25 home runs. Garriola holds the ODU program record with 49 career home runs.

To view Andy’s profile on North Side Bound, click here.

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This interview series features players on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans while they're on the road. Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft hosts the series from Pelicans Ballpark in Myrtle Beach.

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