2013 Salem Red Sox roster

2013 SALEM RED SOX

Pitchers

16 Michael McCarthy RHP

• Crafted 2.55 ERA in five outings for Salem in 2012

• Throws fastball and splitter on downward plane

• Writes column for hometown paper in California

45 William Cuevas RHP

• Went 8-2 with 1.40 ERA for Lowell in 2012

• Mixes 90-mph fastball, curve and change-up

• Played three seasons in Dominican Summer League

46 Heri Quevedo RHP

• Making stateside pro debut in 2013

• Touches 95 mph; has three secondary pitches

• Signed out of Dominican in ’12 at age 22

21 Robby Scott LHP

• Posted 0.65 ERA in 18 rookie-level appearances

• Situational lefty with good command

• Signed out of independent leagues in 2011

40 Kyle Stroup RHP

• Fired five scoreless innings in first Salem start

• Low-90s heat, knuckle curve

• Missed all of 2012 with ACL injury

23 Noe Ramirez RHP

• Fanned 82 in 84 2/3 IP at Greenville in 2012

• Outstanding change-up, good fastball command

• Pitched for U.S. Collegiate National Team

29 Nate Striz RHP

• Whiffed 42 in 29 2/3 IP at Greenville in 2012

• Low-90s fastball, mid-70s curve

• Began career in Indians organization

5 Miguel Pena LHP

• Crafted 2.95 ERA at Greenville in 2012

• Strike-thrower with good tempo

• Texas native who became Red Sox fan in 2004

28 Mike Augliera RHP

• Posted 43-to-3 SO/BB ratio in 2012

• Paints corners with fastball and slider

• Set Binghamton record with 23 wins

39 Nefi Ogando RHP

• Logged 3.70 ERA at Greenville in 2012

• Low-90s fastball, tight slider

• Played one season in Dominican Summer League

20 Matty Ott RHP

• Went 4-3 with 3.54 ERA at Greenville in 2012

• Ex-LSU closer with low-90s heat

• Graduated summa cum laude from high school

34 Henry Owens LHP

• Fanned 130 in 101 2/3 IP at Greenville in 2012

• Touches 94 mph; hard-biting curve

• Former quarterback who also played hoops

Catchers

18 Leonel Escobar C

• Had brief Salem stints in 2011 and 2010

• Disciplined hitter with line drive stroke

• Former Dominican Summer League all-star

22 Carson Blair C

• Hit .206 in 191 ABs at Salem in 2012

• Reliable No. 2 catcher with some pop

• Bypassed scholarship to Tulane

10 Blake Swihart C

• Had 53 RBI in 92 games at Greenville in 2012

• Superb athlete with plus power for position

• Taught self to switch-hit as junior in high school

Infielders

2 Sean Coyle 2B

• Went 16-for-16 on steal attempts in 2012

• Speedy table-setter with surprising power

• Played for U18 U.S. national team

31 Jose Garcia 2B

• Racked up 61 stolen bases from 2011-12

• Rangy defender with impactful speed

• Signed shortly after 17th birthday in 2008

17 Garin Cecchini 3B

• Hit .305 with 51 steals at Greenville in 2012

• Sweet-swinger with high baseball IQ

• Has overcome ACL injury and wrist fracture

11 Deven Marrero SS

• Hit .268 with 24 steals at Greenville in 2012

• Gap-to-gap hitter with polished defensive skills

• Best friends with Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer

12 Nick Natoli SS

• Hit .201 at Greenville and Portland in 2012

• Strong defender with good plate discipline

• Once held summer job at a golf course

19 David Renfroe 1B

• Ranked second at Greenville with 10 homers in 2012

• Pull hitter with good bat speed

• Scouted heavily as standout prep pitcher

Outfielders

37 Felix Sanchez OF

• Stole 80 bases at two levels from 2011-12

• Switch-hitting sparkplug with disruptive speed

• Signed out of Dominican at age 17

24 Brandon Jacobs OF

• Ranked third at Salem with 13 homers in 2012

• Well-built slugger with tremendous bat speed

• Turned down Auburn football scholarship

38 Henry Ramos OF

• Hit eight homers and 24 doubles at Greenville in 2012

• Big, strong athlete with power potential

• Primarily played soccer growing up in Puerto Rico

25 Keury De La Cruz OF

• Led Greenville in AVG (.308) and HRs (19) in 2012

• Uses quick hands to produce great bat speed

• Red Sox Latin Program Player of the Year in 2009

3 Matty Johnson OF

• Hit .265 in 181 ABs for Salem in 2012

• High-energy player with solid defensive acumen

• Signed out of Frontier League in 2010

*Scouting sources: Baseball America, soxprospects.com

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