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South Windsor Native Makes Pro Baseball Team Roster
He is one of six Connecticut natives on the 27-man opening day squad of the New Britain Bees.
NEW BRITAIN, CT — The New Britain Bees have finalized the 27-man opening day roster for the club's second Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season. Included on the roster are five players with previous Major League experience, as well as 12 players who will play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the first time.
Six members – Anthony Marzi (Berlin), Jovan Rosa (East Hartford), Kevin Putkonen (South Windsor), Mike Hepple (Newington), Chris Hayes (Cromwell), and Conor Bierfeldt (Torrington) – are Connecticut natives, with a seventh – player/pitching coach Shawn Gilblair (Willimantic) – starting the year on the inactive list.
Opening Night is Friday, April 21 against the York Revolution at New Britain Stadium, with first pitch at 6:35 p.m.
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The roster is as follows:
Pitchers (14): Joe Beimel, Casey Coleman, Brian Dupra, Eric Fornataro, Brandon Fry, Chris Hayes, Mike Hepple, Jason Jarvis, Brandon League, Anthony Marzi, Jonathan Pettibone, Nate Roe, Brandon Shimo, Kyle Simon
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Catchers (2): James Skelton, Ivan Villaescusa
Infielders (5): Michael Baca, Steve Carrillo, Jon Griffin, Jake McGuiggan, Jovan Rosa
Outfielders (5): Conor Bierfeldt, Michael Crouse, Paul Kronenfeld, Kevin Putkonen, Jamar Walton
Hitting Coach/Designated Hitter (1): Craig Maddox
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