International League Preview

Your incomplete guide to the International League.  The International League is made up of fourteen teams. They are divided into three divisions: the North, the South and the West. There are six teams in the North, four in the South, and four in the West.

Players listed are on rosters as of this morning, as found at milb.com.  "Notables" is not a listing of top prospects, but rather a listing of names you might recognize, with an emphasis on ex-Twins.

NORTH DIVISION

Buffalo Bisons

Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays

Home Park: Coca-Colar Field

Manager: Marty Brown

Coaches: Bob Stanley, Jon Nunnally

Notables: Alex Burnett, Tyson Brummett, Ramon Ortiz, Josh Thole, Ryan Langerhans

 

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies

Home Park: Coca-Cola Park

Manager: Dave Brundage

Coaches: Ray Burris, Sal Rende

Notables: Joe Savery, Steven Lerud, Pete Orr, Josh Fields, Darin Ruf

 

Pawtucket Red Sox

Affiliation: Boston Red Sox

Home Park: McCoy Stadium

Manager: Gary DiSarcina

Coaches: Dave Joppie, Rich Sauveur

Notables: Sean Henn, J. D. Durbin, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryan Lavarnway, Mitch Maier

 

Rochester Red Wings

Affiliation: Minnesota Twins

Home Park: Frontier Field

Manager: Gene Glynn

Coaches: Marty Mason, Tim Doherty

Notables: Oswaldo Arcia, Joe Benson, Chris Herrmann, Kyle Gibson, Caleb Thielbar

 

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Affiliation: New York Yankees

Home Park: PNC Field

Manager: Dave Miley

Coaches: Butch Wynegar, Scott Aldred, Frank Menechino

Notables: Austin Romine, Reegie Corona, Gil Velazquez, Melky Mesa, Ronnier Mustelier

 

Syracuse Chiefs

Affiliation: Washington Nationals

Home Park: Alliance Bank Stadium

Manager: Tony Beasley

Coaches: Troy Gingrich, Greg Booker, Jason Michaels

Notables: Jeremy Accardo, J. C. Romero, Will Rhymes, Erik Komatsu, Micah Owings

 

SOUTH DIVISION

Charlotte Knights

Affiliation: Chicago White Sox

Home Park: Knights Stadium

Manager: Joel Skinner

Coaches: Brandon Moore, Richard Dotson

Notables: Deunte Heath, Tony Pena Jr., Jeff Gray, Steve Tolleson, Randy Ruiz

 

Durham Bulls

Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays

Home Park: Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Manager: Charlie Montoyo

Coaches: Dave Myers, Neil Allen

Notables: Jake Odorizzi, Will Inman, Hak-Ju Lee, Tim Beckham, Jason Bourgeois

 

Gwinnett Braves

Affiliation: Atlanta Braves

Home Park: Coolray Field

Manager: Randy Ready

Coaches: Marty Reed, Jamie Dismuke

Notables: Billy Bullock, Dusty Hughes, Wirfin Obispo, Matt Pagnozzi, Tyler Pastornicky

 

Norfolk Tides

Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles

Home Park: Harbor Park

Manager: Ron Johnson

Coaches: Denny Walling, Mike Griffin, Jose Hernandez

Notables: Freddy Garcia, Danny Valencia, Lew Ford, Jason Pridie, L. J. Hoes

 

WEST DIVISION

Columbus Clippers

Affiliation: Cleveland Indians

Home Park: Huntington Park

Manager: Chris Tremie

Coaches: Phil Clark, Tony Arnold

Notables: Trevor Bauer, Scott Kazmir, Ryan Raburn, Matt LaPorta, Corey Kluber

 

Indianapolis Indians

Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Park: Victory Field

Manager: Dean Treanor

Coaches: Mike Pagliarulo, Tom Filer

Notables: Kyle McPherson, Kyle Waldrop, Roman Colon, Ivan DeJesus, Felix Pie

 

Louisville Bats

Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds

Home Park: Louisville Slugger Field

Manager: Jim Riggleman

Coach: Ted Power

Notables: Jose Arredondo, Mark Prior, Corky Miller, Ray Chang, Billy Hamilton

 

Toledo Mud Hens

Affiliation: Detroit Tigers

Home Park: Fifth Third Field

Manager: Phil Nevin

Coaches: Leon Durham, A. J. Sager

Notables: Duane Below, Luke Petkonen, Ben Guez, Nick Castellanos, Quintin Berry

4 thoughts on “International League Preview”

  1. Notables: Billy Bullock

    Billy "23 walks in 20 innings (at AAA)" Bullock. I will admit to being curious how many he can walk with a full year at AAA.

  2. Sweet, I get to see El Jardinero in person. The Bison have a Thursday 10:30 AM game against the IronPigs in early June I'm planning on going to.

  3. JD 'The Real Deal' Durbin is still kicking around. Well, good for him.
    Im surprised Corky Miller isnt a player/coach

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