DRAGONS ANNOUNCE 20TH SEASON CELEBRATION GAME

DRAGONS ALUMNI TO RETURN FOR GAME ON MARCH 30

Dayton, Ohio—As a kick-off to their 20th season of operation, the Dayton Dragons will host a special, first-of-its-kind game at Fifth Third Field. The “Dayton Dragons 20th Season Celebration Game” will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. The game will match the 2019 Dragons (“Team 20”) against a team of Dragons alumni who are still playing in the Cincinnati Reds minor league system. The Dragons Alumni team will include many of the biggest names to play in Dayton over the last several seasons. The full Alumni Team roster will be announced at a future date, but the Reds have identified five former Dragons who are expected to participate. They are outfielder Taylor Trammell, catcher Tyler Stephenson, infielder Jonathan India, outfielder T.J. Friedl, and catcher Chris Okey. Players on both teams will wear specially designed uniforms. These game-worn jerseys will be autographed after the game and will be available for a post-game on-line auction. Every fan attending the game will receive a Dragons commemorative 20th season print. Dragons President Robert Murphy, who has overseen the organization since its inception, says the event will commemorate the milestone season.

“This game is a tribute to the incredible memories at Fifth Third Field, and to our fans and sponsors as we head into our 20th season. The Dragons rich history includes an amazing collection of moments. There have been exciting record-breaking achievements, great players, and heartfelt stories within our community. It has been a tremendous success story that we are proud to continue forward. We extend our thanks for the Cincinnati Reds organization for making this game possible.” The Dragons history is headlined by the team’s all-time record sell-out streak that is still active at 1,316 consecutive dates. Over the Dragons history, more than 11 million fans have attended games, placing the franchise at the top of the attendance rankings for Single-A Minor League Baseball for each of their first 19

seasons. The Dragons have hosted two Midwest League All-Star Games, three exhibition games featuring the Cincinnati Reds, and have seen 97 Dragons players reach the Major Leagues. The Dragons will officially open their 20th season in the Midwest League with their Opening Night game on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. against the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Ticket information for the Dragons 20th Season Celebration Game: Dragons season ticket holders are receiving information today via email. All fans can go to DaytonDragons.com/CelebrationGame for more ticket information and to add their name to the ticket waitlist. Single-game ticket sales will begin in mid-February.

2019 Dayton Dragons

10 Great Moments in Dragons History

1) April 27, 2000: Dragons First Opening Day The Dragons first home game ever played at Fifth Third Field took place after a season-opening 16-game road trip that allowed for extra time to bring the ballpark closer to completion. The Dragons defeated Cedar Rapids 4-3 before a crowd of 8,833. James Manias threw the first pitch and was credited with the win. Austin Kearns scored the first run and Casey Bookout hit the first home run. 2) July 17, 2000: The start of Austin Kearns’ Assault on the Record Books From July 17-24, Dragons outfielder Austin Kearns enjoyed a week for the ages. Kearns hit home runs in eight straight games while going 18 for 25 (.720) with 10 home runs, 20 runs batted in, 19 runs scored, and 10 walks. Kearns’ home run streak

ended two short of the all-time Minor League record set in 1928. 3) 2001: A Season-Long Home Run Derby at Fifth Third Field The 2001 Dragons featured a collection of home run hitters never matched in team history. Four players, Samone Peters, Wily Mo Pena, Randy Ruiz, and Stephen Smitherman, all hit at least 20 home runs that year as the team hit 144, to set a club record that has never been approached. Peters’ 28 is still the club record. 4) June 15-July 8, 2002: 13-Game Winning Streak The Dragons closed out the first half by winning their final two games, then opened the second half by going 11-0 to record for consecutive victories that still stands. Amazingly, Dragons starting pitcher Bobby Basham fired three straight nine-inning complete game shutouts during the winning streak, a feat that will likely never be matched in the new era of lower pitch counts for starters.

5) June 20, 2006: Bruuuuuuuce Expectations were high for former first round draft pick Jay Bruce entering the 2006 season, but the 19-year-old Texan was up to the challenge as he spent the entire season with the Dragons. On June 20, he was named the “Star of Stars” of the Midwest League All-Star Game after collecting three hits including a home run. Baseball America picked Bruce as the league’s Prospect of the Year. Just two years later, he debuted with the Reds and started a streak of six straight seasons with at least 20 home runs. 6) April 5, 2007: The Best Start in Baseball The Dragons roster looked strong to begin the 2007 season, but who could have predicted the way the team opened the year? The Dragons won their first nine games and their record stood at an incredible 23-4 after 27 games. The team was led by several future Reds. Their hottest hitter was shortstop Chris Valaika, while outfielders Drew Stubbs and Chris Heisey, second baseman Justin Turner, and third baseman Juan Francisco were all big contributors. 7) July 9, 2011: Dragons 815 The Dragons extended their sell-out streak to 815 games, surpassing the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers for the longest in the history of sports in North America. The streak now stands at 1,316 and is still active. 8) Sept. 3, 2011: Run, Billy, Run Electrifying shortstop Billy Hamilton broke the Dragons team record for stolen bases in a season before the end of May, and in the final series of the regular season in September, he reached the century mark. Hamilton finished the year with 103 steals, the most ever by a Reds major or minor league player. He broke his own record the following year. 9) July 31, 2017: Siri-mania Dragons center fielder Jose Siri produced a 39-game hitting streak from June 22-August 3 to break a 40-year-old league record set in 1977 at 35 straight games. Siri’s record-breaking hit came on an 0-2 pitch in his final at-bat of the game at Fort Wayne. Siri was the Midwest League’s best player in 2017, finished first or second in the league in eight major categories including home runs, slugging percentage, extra base hits, stolen bases, runs, and hits. 10) July 26, 2018: Fastest of the Fast Dragons starting pitcher Hunter Greene fired a 102 mph fastball with his final pitch of the first inning against Fort Wayne, getting a called third strike. The pitch broke the Fifth Third Field record for fastest pitch, eclipsing the previous record of 101 set by, among others, Reds reliever Aroldis Chapman on an injury rehabilitation assignment.

Dayton Dragons 20th Season Celebration Game Alumni Team Players (named so far) Taylor Trammell, outfielder Trammell, the Reds supplemental first round draft pick in 2016, is rated by Baseball America as the #3 prospect in the Reds organization. He spent the entire 2017 season with the Dragons, appearing in 129 games as the starting left fielder and a key component in the Dragons run to the second round of the Midwest League playoffs. He finished the year batting .281 with 13 home runs, 77 RBI, and 41 stolen bases. He spent the 2018 season with Daytona and batted .277 with 8 home runs, 41 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. He was named the MVP of the 2018 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Tyler Stephenson, catcher Stephenson, the Reds first round draft pick in 2015, is rated by Baseball America as the #6 prospect in the Reds organization. He spent parts of the 2016 and ’17 seasons with the Dragons, appearing in 119 games. Stephenson was among the Midwest League leaders in runs batted in when he suffered a thumb injury in July, 2017 that ended his season. He finished the year batting .278 with six home runs and 50 RBI. He spent the 2018 season with Daytona and batted .250 with 11 home runs and 59 RBI. Jonathan India, third baseman India, the Reds first round draft pick in 2018, is rated by Baseball America as the #4 prospect in the Reds organization. He enjoyed a huge 2018 season at the University of Florida, earning consensus First Team All-America honors and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. He joined the Dragons late in the 2018 season and closed out the season on the Dayton roster, appearing in 27 games. Chris Okey, catcher Okey, the Reds second round draft pick in 2016, joined the Dragons on July 1 of that season after a big season at Clemson University. Okey appeared in 42 games for the Dragons, blasting six home runs. He split the 2018 season between Daytona and Double-A Pensacola. TJ Friedl, outfielder Friedl, the Reds 2018 Minor League Hitter of the Year, spent the first half of the 2017 season with the Dragons and was selected to play in the Midwest League All-Star Game. He appeared in 66 games with the Dayton club, batting .284 with five home runs and 14 stolen bases. Friedl split the 2018 season between Daytona and Double-A Pensacola, batting a combined .284 with five home runs and 30 stolen bases.

DRAGONS 2019 TEAM INFORMATION

Dates of Interest Minor League Starting Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training: Feb. 28 Remainder of Minor League Players Report to Spring Training: March 6 First Dragons Spring Training Game: March 15 Dragons Arrive at Dayton International Airport: March 29 Dayton Dragons 20th Season Celebration Game: March 30 Meet the Team Media Day Luncheon: April 3 2019 Midwest League & Home Opening Game April 4 (7:00 p.m.)

2019 Coaching Staff:

Manager: Luis Bolivar—6th season with Dragons (3rd as Mgr.) Pitching Coach: Seth Etherton—2nd season with Dragons Batting Coach: Mike Devereaux—1st season with Dragons Bench Coach: Kevin Mahar—3rd season with Dragons

2019 Midwest League Clubs

Eastern Division (affiliate) Western Division (affiliate) Dayton Dragons (Reds) Beloit Snappers (Athletics) Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays) Burlington Bees (Angels) Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres) Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers) Clinton LumberKings (Marlins) Lake County Captains (Indians) Kane County Cougars (Diamondbacks) Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals) South Bend Cubs (Cubs) Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers)

2019 Cincinnati Reds Organization

Team City, State Class Louisville Bats Louisville, KY AAA Chattanooga Lookouts Chattanooga, TN AA Daytona Tortugas Daytona Beach, FL Advanced-A Dayton Dragons Dayton, OH A Billings Mustangs Billings, MT Rookie Greeneville Reds Greeneville, TN Rookie Goodyear Reds Goodyear, AZ Rookie

Dragons 2019 Coaching Staff

Luis Bolivar, Manager (6th year with Dragons; 3rd year as manager) Bolivar (BULL-uh-varr) returns to the Dragons for his third season as manager after serving as the Dragons hitting coach for three seasons, 2014-16. He is the ninth manager in Dragons history. Bolivar played in 180 games for the Dragons in 2003-’04 and represented Dayton in the 2004 Midwest League All-Star Game. He is the first Dragons player to also serve as a coach or manager for the team. Bolivar began his coaching career as the hitting coach for the AZL Reds in 2013. PLAYING CAREER: Bolivar spent nine years in the Minor Leagues including eight seasons in the Reds organization. From 2002-’09, he played at every level in the Reds farm system. He played at least 150 games at three different positions, working at second base, shortstop, and third base. He also saw action in left field, right field, and first base. On April 7, 2008, Bolivar became just the 11th player in Southern League history to collect six hits in one game as a member of the Chattanooga Lookouts.

PERSONAL: Bolivar, 37, has resided in the Dayton suburb of Vandalia since his tenure as a Dragons player and served as an assistant coach at Vandalia-Butler High School prior to joining the Reds as a coach in 2013. He and his wife, Kelly have four children: Kamryn, Luisa, Zoey, and Enzo. Bolivar was born and raised in Venezuela before coming the United States as a Reds prospect in 2002. He became a U.S. citizen in 2017 in a legal ceremony that was attended by every player on the Dragons team.

Playing Career Year Team League G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS AVG

2002 Reds Gulf Coast 50 186 39 57 17 1 4 24 13 6 .306

2003 Billings Pioneer 55 235 57 82 20 3 9 42 12 6 .349

Dayton Midwest 57 183 26 42 8 1 2 14 6 5 .230

2004 Dayton Midwest 123 495 65 116 25 5 11 52 31 10 .234

2005 Sarasota Florida State 103 366 45 89 19 4 2 27 17 4 .243

2006 Sarasota Florida State 11 33 6 6 0 0 1 1 2 0 .182

Chattanooga Southern 109 318 44 87 13 2 4 29 12 4 .274

2007 Chattanooga Southern 109 350 48 104 21 9 3 42 13 5 .297

Louisville International 13 42 7 11 1 0 1 7 3 0 .262

2008 Chattanooga Southern 18 72 13 22 5 0 3 9 4 3 .306

Louisville International 104 298 46 78 15 4 7 39 18 1 .262

2009 Louisville International 107 353 60 82 16 5 5 32 28 5 .232

2010 Mississippi Southern 47 159 22 44 6 2 3 17 5 4 .277

Gwinnett International 58 184 19 40 6 2 2 13 9 0 .217

Minor League Totals 964 3274 497 860 172 38 57 348 173 53 .263

Seth Etherton, Pitching Coach (2nd year with Dragons) Etherton, a former Reds pitcher, returns to the Dragons in 2019 for his second season as the team’s pitching coach. Etherton, who pitched one scoreless inning for the Dragons on a Major League injury rehabilitation assignment in 2002, previously served as the pitching coach for two seasons with the Billings Mustangs, one level lower in the Reds system. PLAYING CAREER: Etherton was the Anaheim Angels first round draft pick in 1998 out of the University of Southern California. He spent parts of four seasons in the Major Leagues with the Angels, Reds, Athletics, and Royals in a big league career that was impacted by shoulder surgery in 2001. Etherton made 23 MLB starts and posted a career record of 9-7. He started seven games for the Reds in 2003. PERSONAL: Etherton, 42, is a native of Laguna Beach, California. He attended Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, California.

Playing Career Year Team League W L ERA G GS CG ShO Sv IP H BB SO

1998 Midland Texas 1 5 6.14 9 7 1 0 0 48.1 57 12 35

1999 Erie Eastern 10 10 3.27 24 24 4 1 0 167.2 153 43 153

Edmonton Pacific Coast 0 2 5.48 4 4 0 0 0 21.1 25 6 19

2000 Edmonton Pacific Coast 3 2 4.01 9 9 0 0 0 58.1 60 19 50

Anaheim American 5 1 5.52 11 11 0 0 0 60.1 68 22 32

2001 Did Not Play--Injured

2002 Dayton Midwest 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2

Chattanooga Southern 0 1 0.96 3 3 0 0 0 9.1 5 2 4

Norwich Eastern 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 2

Louisville International 0 1 8.22 5 5 0 0 0 15.1 21 6 10

2003 Louisville International 7 7 4.31 21 21 2 1 0 123.1 144 26 69

Cincinnati National 2 4 6.9 7 7 0 0 0 30 39 15 17

2004 Chattanooga Southern 4 1 1.98 7 7 0 0 0 41 31 9 46

Louisville International 5 6 3.47 19 19 3 1 0 111.2 107 32 110

2005 Sacramento Pacific Coast 7 7 2.72 20 19 0 0 0 112.1 93 30 99

Oakland American 1 1 6.62 3 3 0 0 0 17.2 16 5 10

2006 Portland Pacific Coast 2 2 4.38 9 9 0 0 0 49.1 48 14 49

Omaha Pacific Coast 1 4 6.49 10 6 0 0 0 34.2 43 13 29

Kansas City American 1 1 9.39 2 2 0 0 0 7.2 10 6 4

2007 Jupiter Florida State 1 0 1.8 1 1 0 0 0 5 5 1 3

Albuquerque Pacific Coast 0 2 7.88 2 2 0 0 0 8 17 4 4

2008 Long Beach Golden 1 0 1.93 2 2 0 0 0 9.1 5 1 16

2009 Reno Pacific Coast 11 8 5.04 28 26 0 0 0 160.2 189 40 118

2010 Albuquerque Pacific Coast 5 7 5.33 19 17 0 0 0 103 120 23 95

2011 Quintana Roo Mexican 3 3 3.58 10 10 0 0 0 55.1 54 10 51

Major League Totals 9 7 6.28 23 23 0 0 0 116 133 48 63

Minor League Totals 60 68 4.17 202 191 10 3 0 1128 1174 291 948

Mike Devereaux, Hitting Coach (1st year with Dragons) Devereaux (DEV-err-oh) joins the Dragons in 2019 after serving as the

hitting coach for the Reds Double-A affiliate in Pensacola, Florida in

2018. He spent the previous six years as a coach in the Colorado

Rockies organization from 2012-17. He was a coach in the Baltimore

Orioles system for two seasons from 2010-11. The 2019 season will be

his 10th year in coaching in professional baseball.

PLAYING CAREER: Devereaux played in over 1,000 Major League

games over a 12-year career as a big league outfielder, most notably

with the Orioles. Devereaux finished seventh in the American League

Most Valuable Player voting in 1992 with Baltimore, ranking fifth in the

A.L. in total bases, ninth in runs batted in (107), and sixth in extra base

hits (64) while blasting 24 home runs and batting .276. He was also

regarded as one of baseball’s best defensive center fielders and twice finished in the top five in assists, putouts, and

double plays at his position. In 1995 with the Atlanta Braves, Devereaux was selected as the National League

Championship Series Most Valuable Player as Atlanta, featuring four future hall-of-famers (Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine,

John Smoltz, and Chipper Jones), defeated a Reds team led by another future hall-of-famer, Barry Larkin, and fellow

stars Ron Gant, Reggie Sanders, and current Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley. He was originally signed by the Dodgers

as a 5th round draft pick in 1985 out of Arizona State University, where he helped the team to a runner-up finish in the

1984 College World Series.

PERSONAL: Devereaux, 55, is a native of Casper, Wyoming and now resides in Ruskin, Florida. He appeared in an

episode of “The Young and the Restless” in 1993.

Year Team League G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS AVG

1985 Great Falls Pioneer 70 289 73 103 17 10 4 67 40 9 .356

1986 San Antonio Texas 115 431 69 130 22 2 10 53 31 8 .302

1987 San Antonio Texas 135 562 90 169 28 9 26 91 33 18 .301

1987 Albuquerque Pacific Coast 3 11 2 3 1 0 1 1 1 0 .273

1987 Los Angeles National 19 54 7 12 3 0 0 4 3 1 .222

1988 Albuquerque Pacific Coast 109 423 88 144 26 4 13 76 33 9 .340

1988 Los Angeles National 30 43 4 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 .116

1989 Baltimore American 122 391 55 104 14 3 8 46 22 11 .266

1990 Frederick Carolina 2 8 3 4 0 0 1 3 1 0 .500

1990 Hagerstown Eastern 4 20 4 5 3 0 0 3 0 1 .250

1990 Baltimore American 108 367 48 88 18 1 12 49 13 12 .240

1991 Baltimore American 149 608 82 158 27 10 19 59 16 9 .260

1992 Baltimore American 156 653 76 180 29 11 24 107 10 8 .276

1993 Bowie Eastern 2 7 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 .286

1993 Baltimore American 131 527 72 132 31 3 14 75 3 3 .250

1994 Baltimore American 85 301 35 61 8 2 9 33 1 2 .203

1995 Chicago American 92 333 48 102 21 1 10 55 6 6 .306

1995 Atlanta National 29 55 7 14 3 0 1 8 2 0 .255

1996 Baltimore American 127 323 49 74 11 2 8 34 8 2 .229

1997 Texas American 29 72 8 15 3 0 0 7 1 0 .208

1998 Las Vegas Pacific Coast 34 120 19 32 10 1 2 12 1 0 .267

1998 Los Angeles National 9 13 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 .308

Major League Totals 1086 3740 491 949 170 33 105 480 85 56 .254

Minor League Totals 474 1871 349 592 108 26 57 308 140 45 .316

Kevin Mahar, Coach (3rd year with Dragons) Mahar returns to the Dragons for his third season as bench coach. He previously spent three years as a hitting coach in the Reds system from 2013-15. He coached the hitters at Billings for two seasons before spending a year with Daytona, then was out of coaching in 2016. PLAYING CAREER: Mahar, a former outfielder/first baseman, played professionally for seven seasons and reached the big leagues with the Texas Rangers in 2007. He was signed by the Rangers as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Indiana University and completed his playing career in 2010 in the Phillies organization. Mahar was selected as a California League full-season all-star in 2005 with Bakersfield when he batted .315 with 17 home runs. PERSONAL: Mahar, 37, grew up in Midland, Michigan, home of the Midwest League’s Great Lakes Loons. He currently resides in Jasper, Indiana.

Playing Career Year Team League G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS AVG

2004 Azl Rangers Arizona 27 100 20 28 5 1 5 18 7 1 .280

2004 Spokane Northwest 38 152 26 48 9 0 6 22 5 0 .316

2005 Bakersfield California 110 447 98 141 27 4 17 63 17 10 .315

2006 Frisco Texas 127 505 82 135 38 2 20 82 13 7 .267

2007 Frisco Texas 25 91 14 22 2 1 3 14 3 0 .242

2007 Oklahoma Pacific Coast 99 391 53 108 22 2 6 37 4 1 .276

2007 Texas American 7 18 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 .167

2008 Kansas City Northern 56 222 40 66 13 0 9 27 15 1 .297

2008 Clearwater Florida State 35 112 15 31 2 2 2 11 2 0 .277

2009 Reading Eastern 117 407 59 128 18 2 12 54 7 3 .314

2010 Reading Eastern 116 364 50 95 16 2 13 53 6 4 .261

Major League Totals 7 18 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 .167

Minor League Totals 694 2569 417 736 139 16 84 354 64 26 .286

2019 Dragons Team Preview

Eight Potential 2019 Dragons Ranked as Reds Top 30 Prospects

Player MLB.com List Fangraphs.com List

Mike Siani OF Reds # 8 Reds # 11

Mauriel Bautista OF Reds # 20 Reds # 23

James Marinan RHP Reds # 22 Reds # 27

Jonathan Willems LHP Reds # 25

Bren Spillane OF Reds # 26 Reds # 19

Jared Solomon RHP Reds # 28

Ryan Thomas 1B Reds # 22

Miguel Hernandez SS Reds # 26

Mike Siani, outfielder Siani, 19, was the Reds fourth round draft pick in 2018 out of a Philadelphia high school. His signing bonus of $2 million was the second largest of the Reds draft, trailing only first round pick Nick Senzel. Siani opened his professional career with the Greeneville Reds in the Appalachian League, where he batted .288 with two home runs in 46 games as an 18 year old. He was considered one of the best defensive outfielders in the entire draft last June. He has good speed and a very strong arm in center field. He spent two years with the USA Under-18 national team, playing in some big games against top-level competition. Mauriel Bautista, outfielder Bautista, 21, from the Dominican Republic, was the best player on the Billings team last season, playing mostly center field. He hit .330 with eight home runs in 56 games. He has good speed and plays good defense. James Marinan, starting pitcher Marinan, 20, was acquired in a trade last summer from the Dodgers after being selected by LA in the fourth round of the 2017 draft out of high school in Lake Worth, Florida. He pitched at Billings last season and posted a 3.98 ERA in the very hitter-friendly Pioneer League (league average ERA was 5.06). His fastball tops out in the mid-90s. He has good size at 6’5”, 220 lbs. Jonathan Willems, second baseman Willems, 20, is from the same hometown as former Dragons Hendrik Clementina, Didi Gregorius, and Calten Daal (Willemstad, Curacao). He played at Greeneville last season and showed a good bat, finishing the year at .263 (he was still over the .300 mark as late as August 8) with eight home runs in 55 games. Bren Spillane, outfielder.first baseman Spillane, 22, won the Triple Crown in the Big Ten in 2018 at the University of Illinois and was picked by Collegiate Baseball newspaper as the national Player of the Year. He was also the Big Ten Player of the Year as he turned in one of the biggest seasons in the history of the conference. At Illinois in 2018, he hit .407 with 22 home runs and a .944 slugging percentage that led the nation. The Reds drafted Spillane in the third round last June and assigned him to Billings, where he batted .236 with five home runs in 48 games. Jared Solomon, starting pitcher Solomon, 21, was the best pitcher in the Pioneer League last season at Billings, posting a 2.27 ERA in nine starts but finished a few innings short of qualifying for the title (the league leader finished at 2.85) when he was called up to the Dragons for six late-season starts. Solomon was the Reds 11th round draft pick in 2017 out of junior college in Pennsylvania. His fastball can reach the mid-90s. Rylan Thomas, first baseman Thomas, 21, has pure home run power would rival any player in the Reds farm system. Fangraphs.com grades his raw power as a 70 on the 20-80 scale. Thomas played for former Wright State head coach Greg Lovelady at the University of Central Florida and was the best hitter last spring on a team that missed by a whisker of reaching the NCAA tournament. Thomas hit 13 home runs and batted .343 at UCF in 2018. After signing with the Reds, he played at Greeneville and hit 10 more home runs in 55 games. Miguel Hernandez, shortstop Hernandez, 19, is from Venezuela. He is ranked higher by some observers (RedsMinorLeagues.com ranks him as the Reds #16 prospect). He hit well for Greeneville last season, batting .301, and is viewed as an above-average defensive shortstop with a strong arm and good speed.

Other Possible 2019 Dragons Players—Additional Notes Miles Gordon, outfielder Gordon was a starting outfielder for the first two months of the 2018 season, but he suffered an injury in early June that cost him the rest of the season. He was ranked by nearly everyone as a Reds top-30 prospect entering the 2018 season. He hit .211 for the Dragons after batting .319 with eight home runs and a .530 slugging percentage with Billings in 2017. Drew Mount, outfielder Mount, 22, bounced back from a slow start at Billings last season to enjoy a huge second half and finish the year with strong numbers. After hitting .218 in 31 games in the first half, he hit .386 with a .576 slugging percentage in the second half and finished at .310 with eight home runs. He played at Kansas State University and was the Reds 16th round draft pick in 2018. Dylan Harris, second baseman Harris, 24, came out of nowhere to enjoy a strong season at Billings in 2018. He was not drafted out of NCAA Division 2 Nova Southeastern University despite batting .403 with 10 home runs last spring. The Reds signed him as a free agent and he responded by hitting .314 at Billings, often serving as the Mustangs lead-off hitter. Jacob Heatherly, Nick Hanson, Lyon Richardson, Starting pitchers All three players listed here were drafted out of high school within the first three rounds by the Reds and received signing bonuses ranging from just under $1 million to nearly $2 million. All three have very limited professional experience and could start the year in extended spring training and join the Dragons at some point. Heatherly and Richardson both pitched for Greeneville in 2018 with mixed success. Hanson is coming back from Tommy John surgery that caused him to miss all of 2017 and limited him to just four innings in 2018. Heatherly, a third round pick in 2017, probably has the best chance of the three young arms to make the Dragons team out of spring training after posting a strong finish to 2018. His ERA for the season was 5.82, but if you subtract his first two starts of the 11 he made, the ERA comes down to 3.60.

CINCINNATI REDS TOP 10 PROSPECTS, 2019 Players in bold are former Dragons. All rankings courtesy of Baseball America.

1. Nick Senzel, third baseman 2. Hunter Greene, starting pitcher 3. Taylor Trammell, outfielder 4. Jonathan India, third baseman 5. Tony Santillan, starting pitcher 6. Tyler Stephenson, catcher 7. Shed Long, second baseman 8. Vladimir Gutierrez, starting pitcher 9. Mike Siani, outfielder 10. Jose Siri, outfielder

Players on Top 10 Prospect List while Playing in Dayton, 2000-’18 (Listed by player’s ranking within Reds organization during his season with Dragons) By Year 2018: #2 Hunter Greene 2017: #5 Taylor Trammell; #10 Tyler Stephenson 2016: #4 Tyler Stephenson 2015: #9 Aristides Aquino 2014: #3 Phillip Ervin; #8 Nick Travieso 2013: # 2 Robert Stephenson; # 6 Nick Travieso; # 7 Jesse Winker; # 9 Ismael Guillon 2012: # 7 Robert Stephenson 2011: # 2 Billy Hamilton; # 5 Yorman Rodriguez; # 10 Kyle Lotzkar 2010: None in Top 10 (highest: # 15 Didi Gregorius) 2009: None in Top 10 (Highest: # 20 J.C. Sulbaran) 2008: # 6 Devin Mesoraco; # 7 Todd Frazier 2007: # 5 Drew Stubbs; # 7 Sean Watson; # 10 Chris Valaika 2006: # 2 Jay Bruce; # 3 Travis Wood; # 4 B.J. Szymanski; # 6 Rafael Gonzalez 2005: # 1 Homer Bailey; # 5 B.J. Szymanski; # 10 Paul Janish 2004: # 5 Joey Votto; # 8 Tyler Pelland 2003: # 1 Chris Gruler; # 10 Mark Schramek 2002: None in Top 10 2001: # 5 David Espinosa; # 6 Ty Howington; # 7 Dustin Moseley 2000: # 2 Adam Dunn; # 4 Ty Howington; # 6 Austin Kearns By Ranking # 1: Chris Gruler, 2003; Homer Bailey, 2005 # 2: Adam Dunn, 2000; Jay Bruce, 2006; Billy Hamilton, 2011; Robert Stephenson, 2013; Hunter Greene, 2018. # 3: Travis Wood, 2006; Phillip Ervin, 2014

Reds #1 Draft Picks with Dragons Year w/Dragons Player (Year Drafted), Pos. 2018 Hunter Greene (2017), P Jonathan India (2018), 3B 2017 Tyler Stephenson (2015), C 2016 Nick Senzel (2016), 3B Tyler Stephenson (2015), C 2014 Nick Travieso (2012), Phillip Ervin (2013), OF Nick Howard (2014), P Alex Blandino (2014), SS 2013 Robert Stephenson (2011), P Nick Travieso (2012), P Phillip Ervin (2013), OF 2012 Robert Stephenson (2011), P 2008 Devin Mesoraco (2007), C 2007 Drew Stubbs (2006), OF 2006 Jay Bruce (2005), OF 2005 Homer Bailey (2004), P 2002-’03 Chris Gruler (2002), P 2001 David Espinosa (2000), INF 2000 Ty Howington (1999), P Austin Kearns (1998), OF

DRAGONS IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES (97)

(LISTED WITH YEAR PLAYING FOR DRAGONS)

Acevedo, Jose, P (00) Aquino, Aristides, OF (15) Bailey, Homer, P (05) Barnhart, Tucker, C (11) Bergolla, William, 2B (02) Blandino, Alex, SS (14) Booker, Chris, P (03) Bruce, Jay, OF (06) Carroll, Scott, P (08) Chacin, Alejandro (13-15) Christiani, Nick, P (10) Coffey, Todd, P (02-03) Corcino, Daniel, P (10-11) Contreras, Carlos, P (12) Cozart, Zack, SS (07-08) Cueto, Johnny, P (06) Del Rosario, Enerio, P (08) Denorfia, Chris, OF (02) Dickerson, Chris, OF (04) Dunn, Adam, OF (00) Encarnacion, Edwin, 3B (01-02) Ervin, Phillip, OF (13-14) Fisher, Carlos, P (06) Francisco, Juan, 3B (07) Frazier, Todd, INF-OF (07-08) Garrett, Amir, P (13-14) Gregorius, Didi, SS (10) Guevara, Carlos, P (03-04) Hall, Josh, P (01) Hamilton, Billy, SS (11) Hanigan, Ryan, C (02-03) Hayes, Drew, P (11) Heisey, Chris, OF (07)

Hernandez, Ariel, P (16) Horst, Jeremy, P (08) Hudson, Joe, C (13-14) Janish, Paul, SS (05-06) Joseph, Donnie, P (09-10) Kearns, Austin, OF (00) Koronka, John, P (01) LaMarre, Ryan, OF (10) Lively, Ben, P (13) Lorenzen, Michael, P (13) Lutz, Donald, 1B/OF (11) Madritsch, Bobby, P (00) Mahle, Tyler, P (15) Manuel, Robert, P (06) Mateo, Marcos, P (07) Mesoraco, Devin, C (08) Moseley, Dustin, P (01) Olmedo, Ray, SS (00) Ondrusek, Logan, P (06) Pena, Wily Mo, OF (01) Partch, Curtis, P (08-09) Peralta, Wandy, P (13) Perez, Miguel, C (03-04) Phipps, Denis, OF (07-08) Rainey, Tanner, P (16) Ramirez, Ramon, P (05) Ravin, Josh, P (08-10) Reith, Brian, P (00) Reyes, Jesus, P (16) Rodriguez, Eddy, C (07) Rodriguez, Henry, 2B (10) Rodriguez, Yorman, OF (11-12) Rojas, Miguel, SS (09)

Romano, Sal, P (13-14) Rosales, Adam, SS (05-06) Ruiz, Randy, 1B/DH (01-02) Salmon, Brad, P (02) Sappelt, Dave, OF (09) Selsky, Steve, OF (12) Smith, Jordan, P (07) Smith, Josh, P (10-11) Smitherman, Stephen, OF (01) Snare, Ryan, P (01) Somsen, Layne, P (14) Soto, Neftali, 3B (08) Stephens, Jackson, P (13-14) Stephenson, Robert, P (12-13) Stevens, Jeff, P (06) Stewart, Zach, P (08) Stubbs, Drew, OF (07) Tatum, Craig, C (05-06) Thompson, Daryl, P (07) Torreyes, Ronald, 2B (10-11) Turner, Justin, 2B/SS (07) Valaika, Chris, SS (07) Villarreal, Pedro, P (10) Vincej, Zach, SS (13) Viola, Pedro, P (07) Votto, Joey, 1B (03-04, 09) Waldrop, Kyle, OF (12) Weiss, Zack, P (14) Winker, Jesse, OF (13) Wood, Travis, P (06) Wright, Daniel, P (14)

DRAGONS ALL-TIME REDS INJURY REHABILITATION ASSIGNMENTS (33)Mark Wohlers, P (2000)*

Jose Rijo (2001)*

Seth Etherton, P (2002)

Jimmy Haynes, P (2003)

Ben Weber, P (2005)

Grant Balfour, P (2006)

Matt Belisle, P (2006)

Elizardo Ramirez, P (2006)*

Paul Wilson, P (2006)

Eddie Guardado, P (2007)

Mike Stanton, P (2007)

Jolbert Cabrera, INF (2008)

Kent Mercker, P (2008)

David Weathers, P (2008)

Jared Burton, P (2009)

Joey Votto, 1B (2009)

Homer Bailey, P (2010)

Orlando Cabrera, SS (2010)

Edinson Volquez, P (2010)*

Miguel Cairo, 3B (2012)

Bill Bray (2012)

Drew Stubbs (2012)

Nick Masset (2012)

Joey Votto (2012)

Johnny Cueto (2013)

Ryan Ludwick (2013)

Aroldis Chapman (2014)

Jack Hannahan (2014)

Brandon Phillips (2014)

Anthony DeSclafani (2016)

Tony Cingrani (2017)

Homer Bailey (2017)

Anthony DeSclafani (2017)

FORMER DRAGONS WHO PLAYED FOR THE REDS IN 2018 (19)Aristides Aquino

Homer Bailey

Tucker Barnhart

Alex Blandino

Phillip Ervin

Amir Garrett

Billy Hamilton

Michael Lorenzen

Tyler Mahle

Devin Mesoraco

Wandy Peralta

Tanner Rainey Jesus Reyes Sal Romano

Jackson Stephens

Robert Stephenson

Joey Votto

Zack Weiss

Jesse Winker

FORMER DRAGONS WHO PLAYED FOR OTHER MLB TEAMS IN 2018 (16) Jay Bruce, Mets

Daniel Corcino, Dodgers

Zack Cozart, Angels

Johnny Cueto, Giants Edwin Encarnacion, Indians Todd Frazier, Mets

Didi Gregorius, Yankees Joe Hudson, Angels Ryan LaMarre, Twins/White Sox Ben Lively, Phillies Devin Mesoraco, Mets Josh Ravin, Braves

Miguel Rojas, Marlins Ronald Torreyes, Yankees Justin Turner, Dodgers Zach Vincej, Mariners

DRAGONS IN 2019 MAJOR LEAGUE CAMP WITH REDS (23, Listed by Position, Season with Dragons) Pitchers Amir Garrett (’13-14) Jose Lopez (‘16) Michael Lorenzen (’13) Tyler Mahle (’15) Wandy Peralta (’13) Jesus Reyes (’16) Sal Romano (’13-14) *Tony Santillan (’16-17) Jackson Stephens (’13-14) Robert Stephenson (’13) Catchers Tucker Barnhart (’11) *Chris Okey (’16) *Tyler Stephenson (’16-17) Infielders Alex Blandino (’14) *Nick Senzel (’16) Joey Votto ('03-04) Outfielders (Season with Dragons) *Aristides Aquino (’15) Phillip Ervin (’13-14) *TJ Friedl (’17) *Brian O’Grady (’15) Jose Siri (’16-17) *Taylor Trammell (’17) Jesse Winker (’13)

NOTABLE DRAGONS ON OTHER ROSTERS Player, Current Team (Year with Dragons) Jay Bruce, Mariners (’06) Zack Cozart, Angels (’07-08) Johnny Cueto, Giants (’06) Edwin Encarnacion, Mariners (’01-02) Todd Frazier, Mets (’07-08) Didi Gregorius, Yankees (’10) Billy Hamilton, Royals (’11) *Ariel Hernandez, Rangers (’16) *Ryan LaMarre, Braves (’10) Ben Lively, Royals (’14) Tanner Rainey, Nationals (’16) Miguel Rojas, Marlins (’09) *Josh Smith, Red Sox (’10-11, 15) Ronald Torreyes, Twins (’10-’11) Justin Turner, Dodgers (’07)

Current Free Agents who Played in 2018 Homer Bailey (‘05) Devin Mescoraco (‘08) Adam Rosales (‘05-06) Drew Stubbs (’07) *non-roster player in big league camp

Reds 2018 Draft Round Overall Player Position School

1 5 Jonathan India 3B University of Florida

2 47 Lyon Richardson P Jensen Beach (Jensen Beach, FL)

2 72 Josiah Gray P Le Moyne College

3 82 Bren Spillane RF University of Illinois

4 109 Mike Siani CF William Penn Charter (Philadelphia, PA)

5 139 Ryan Campbell P University of Illinois-Chicago

6 169 Yomil Maysonet P PJ Education School (Carolina, PR)

7 199 Jay Schuyler C University of San Diego

8 229 Matt Pidich P University of Pittsburgh

9 259 Andrew McDonald P Virginia Tech

10 289 A.J. Moore P Kennesaw State University

11 319 Noah Davis P University of California-Santa Barbara

12 349 *Josiah Sightler P Swansea (Swansea, SC)

13 379 Brian Rey 2B Miami-Dade College

14 409 Michael Byrne P University of Florida

15 439 *Christopher Williams P River Ridge (Woodstock, GA)

16 469 Drew Mount CF Kansas State University

17 499 *Noah Dickerson RF TNXL Academy (Longwood, FL)

18 529 Alberto Gonzalez P John B. Alexander (Laredo, TX)

19 559 *Nick Starr P Southern Arkansas University

20 589 *Evan Marquardt P Ball State University

21 619 Hunter Oliver C Cleveland State Community College

22 649 *Peter Serruto C Millburn (Millburn, NJ)

23 679 *A.J. Curtis 1B Ohlone College

24 709 Connor Curlis P Ohio State University

25 739 Ricky Salinas P Rice University

26 769 Rylan Thomas P University of Central Florida

27 799 Eddy Demurias P University of South Carolina

28 829 Brandt Stallings 1B Georgia College & State University

29 859 John Schneider P Palm Beach Atlantic University

30 889 Jake Wyrick P Middle Tennessee State University

31 919 Justin McGregor P Oral Roberts University

32 949 Edward Guzman C Leadership Christian Academy (Guaynabo, PR)

33 979 Luis Lopez SS Ramon Quinones Medina (Yabucoa, PR)

34 1009 Cory Heitler P Ramapo College of New Jersey

35 1039 *Max Dineen CF Pennsville (Pennsville, NJ)

36 1069 *Zaid Walker RF Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, IL)

37 1099 Robert Boselli C St. John's University

38 1129 *Adam Jacques 2B Interlake (Bellevue, WA)

39 1159 *Sam Knowlton P Corner (Dora, AL)

40 1189 *Ryan Cusick P Avon Old Farms PS (Avon Old Farms, CT)

*Did Not Sign

“The Streak” The Dragons broke the all-time sports record for consecutive sell-outs on July 9, 2011 when they recorded their 815th

straight sell-out. Each of the Dragons 70 home games in 2018 resulted in a sell-out, extending the Dragons sell-out streak to

1,316 consecutive regular season games. Every Dragons game ever played at Fifth Third Field has been a sell-out.

No. Team League Years

1,316 Dayton Dragons MiLB 2000-’18 (active)

820 Boston Red Sox MLB 2003-’13

814 Portland Trail Blazers NBA 1977-‘95

785 Dallas Mavericks NBA 2001-’19 (active, projected through end of current season)

662 Boston Celtics NBA 1980-‘95

2018 Minor League Attendance Leaders by Average (160 Minor League Clubs)

# Team Class League Total Avg

1 Charlotte Knights AAA International 619,639 8,980

2 Indianapolis Indians AAA International 619,122 8,845

3 Round Rock Express AAA Pacific Coast 616,636 8,809

4 Nashville Sounds AAA Pacific Coast 603,135 8,741

5 Columbus Clippers AAA International 587,067 8,633

6 Lehigh Valley IronPigs AAA International 561,745 8,511

7 Albuquerque Isotopes AAA Pacific Coast 556,330 7,948

8 Dayton Dragons A Midwest 550,725 7,868

9 El Paso Chihuahuas AAA Pacific Coast 539,520 7,819

10 Sacramento River Cats AAA Pacific Coast 538,785 7,808

Double-A and Single-A Top-10 (from among 130 teams)

# Team Class League Total Avg

1 Dayton Dragons A Midwest 550,725 7,868

2 Frisco RoughRiders AA Texas 468,259 6,886

3 Hartford Yard Goats AA Eastern 408,942 6,014

4 Richmond Flying Squirrels AA Eastern 396,686 6,198

5 Birmingham Barons AA Southern 391,061 5,751

6 Reading Fightin Phils AA Eastern 388,510 5,713

7 West Michigan Whitecaps A Midwest 386,609 5,770

8 Fort Wayne TinCaps A Midwest 376,422 5,703

9 Trenton Thunder AA Eastern 351,297 5,019

10 Tulsa Drillers AA Texas 350,396 5,230

DRAGONS 2019 HOME & ROAD SCHEUDULE Day Date Opponent Time Day Date Opponent Time Thursday April 4 Bowling Green 7:00 Thursday June 20 Lansing 7:00 Friday April 5 Bowling Green 7:00 Friday June 21 Lansing 7:00 Saturday April 6 @Bowling Green 7:35 Saturday June 22 Lansing 7:00 Sunday April 7 @Bowling Green 3:05 Sunday June 23 Lansing 2:00 Monday April 8 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Monday June 24 Off Day Tuesday April 9 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Tuesday June 25 @West Michigan 7:05 Wednesday April 10 @Fort Wayne 11:05 am Wednesday June 26 @West Michigan 7:05 Thursday April 11 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Thursday June 27 @West Michigan 7:05 Friday April 12 Lake County 7:00 Friday June 28 @West Michigan 7:05 Saturday April 13 Lake County 7:00 Saturday June 29 @South Bend 7:05 Sunday April 14 Lake County 2:00 Sunday June 30 @South Bend 2:05 Monday April 15 Fort Wayne 7:00 Monday July 1 @South Bend 7:05 Tuesday April 16 Fort Wayne 7:00 Tuesday July 2 Bowling Green 7:00 Wednesday April 17 Fort Wayne 7:00 Wednesday July 3 Bowling Green 7:00 Thursday April 18 @Lansing 6:05 Thursday July 4 @Bowling Green 7:35 Friday April 19 @Lansing 6:05 Friday July 5 @Bowling Green 7:35 Saturday April 20 @Lansing 1:05 Saturday July 6 South Bend 7:00 Sunday April 21 Off Day Sunday July 7 South Bend 2:00 Monday April 22 @Lake County 6:30 Monday July 8 South Bend 7:00 Tuesday April 23 @Lake County 6:30 Tuesday July 9 Off Day Wednesday April 24 @Lake County 12:00 noon Wednesday July 10 Wisconsin 7:00 Thursday April 25 Great Lakes 7:00 Thursday July 11 Wisconsin 7:00 Friday April 26 Great Lakes 7:00 Friday July 12 Wisconsin 7:00 Saturday April 27 Great Lakes 7:00 Saturday July 13 Beloit 7:00 Sunday April 28 Great Lakes 2:00 Sunday July 14 Beloit 2:00 Monday April 29 Off Day Monday July 15 Beloit 7:00 Tuesday April 30 @Peoria 7:35 Tuesday July 16 Off Day Wednesday May 1 @Peoria 12:05 Wednesday July 17 @Quad Cities 7:35 Thursday May 2 @Peoria 7:35 Thursday July 18 @Quad Cities 7:35 Friday May 3 @Cedar Rapids 7:35 Friday July 19 @Quad Cities 7:35 Saturday May 4 @Cedar Rapids 7:35 Saturday July 20 @Kane County 7:30 Sunday May 5 @Cedar Rapids 3:05 Sunday July 21 @Kane County 2:00 Monday May 6 Clinton 7:00 Monday July 22 @Kane County 1:00 Tuesday May 7 Clinton 7:00 Tuesday July 23 Off Day Wednesday May 8 Clinton 7:00 Wednesday July 24 Great Lakes 7:00 Thursday May 9 Burlington 7:00 Thursday July 25 Great Lakes 7:00 Friday May 10 Burlington 7:00 Friday July 26 Great Lakes 7:00 Saturday May 11 Burlington 7:00 Saturday July 27 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Sunday May 12 Off Day Sunday July 28 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Monday May 13 @Great Lakes 6:05 Monday July 29 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Tuesday May 14 @Great Lakes 6:05 Tuesday July 30 Bowling Green 7:00 Wednesday May 15 @Great Lakes 10:35 am Wednesday July 31 Bowling Green 7:00 Thursday May 16 @South Bend 7:05 Thursday August 1 Bowling Green 7:00 Friday May 17 @South Bend 7:35 Friday August 2 Bowling Green 7:00 Saturday May 18 @South Bend 7:05 Saturday August 3 Lake County 7:00 Sunday May 19 @South Bend 2:05 Sunday August 4 Lake County 2:00 Monday May 20 Lake County 7:00 Monday August 5 Lake County 7:00 Tuesday May 21 Lake County 7:00 Tuesday August 6 Lake County 7:00 Wednesday May 22 Lake County 7:00 Wednesday August 7 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Thursday May 23 Lake County 7:00 Thursday August 8 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Friday May 24 @Bowling Green 7:35 Friday August 9 @Fort Wayne 7:05 Saturday May 25 @Bowling Green 7:35 Saturday August 10 Lansing 7:00 Sunday May 26 @Bowling Green 7:35 Sunday August 11 Lansing 2:00 Monday May 27 @Bowling Green 1:05 Monday August 12 Lansing 7:00 Tuesday May 28 Lansing 7:00 Tuesday August 13 Off Day Wednesday May 29 Lansing 7:00 Wednesday August 14 @Bowling Green 7:35 Thursday May 30 Lansing 7:00 Thursday August 15 @Bowling Green 7:35 Friday May 31 South Bend 7:00 Friday August 16 @Bowling Green 7:35 Saturday June 1 South Bend 7:00 Saturday August 17 @Lansing 7:05 Sunday June 2 South Bend 2:00 Sunday August 18 @Lansing 1:05 Monday June 3 Off Day Monday August 19 @Lansing 7:05 Tuesday June 4 @West Michigan 7:05 Tuesday August 20 @Lansing 12:05 Wednesday June 5 @West Michigan 7:05 Wednesday August 21 Fort Wayne 7:00 Thursday June 6 @West Michigan 7:05 Thursday August 22 Fort Wayne 7:00 Friday June 7 Fort Wayne 7:00 Friday August 23 Fort Wayne 7:00 Saturday June 8 Fort Wayne 7:00 Saturday August 24 @Lake County 7:00 Sunday June 9 Fort Wayne 2:00 Sunday August 25 @Lake County 1:30 Monday June 10 Fort Wayne 7:00 Monday August 26 @Lake County 7:00 Tuesday June 11 West Michigan 7:00 Tuesday August 27 @Lake County 12:00 noon Wednesday June 12 West Michigan 7:00 Wednesday August 28 @Great Lakes 7:05 Thursday June 13 West Michigan 7:00 Thursday August 29 @Great Lakes 7:05 Friday June 14 @Great Lakes 7:05 Friday August 30 @Great Lakes 7:05 Saturday June 15 @Great Lakes 7:05 Saturday August 31 West Michigan 7:00 Sunday June 16 @Great Lakes 2:05 Sunday Sept. 1 West Michigan 2:00 June 17-19: All-Star Break Monday Sept. 2 West Michigan 2:00