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General Information - Pages 3-10Front Office Directory .................................................................................................................................................. 3PNC Field Information ................................................................................................................................................ 4PNC Field Ground Rules ............................................................................................................................................. 5Media Policies and Information ............................................................................................................................. 6-7RailRiders Media Outlets ................................................................................................................................. ........... 8RailRiders Broadcasts .................................................................................................................................................. 9International League Media Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 10

2019 SWB RailRiders Manager, Coaches & Staff - Pages 12-16SWB Manager, Jay Bell .............................................................................................................................................. 12SWB RailRiders Field Staff ................................................................................................................................... 13-15SWB RailRiders Managerial History ....................................................................................................................... 16

2019 SWB RailRiders Players - Pages 18-44SWB RailRiders Players ........................................................................................................................................ 18-44

2019 International League - Pages 46-57Triple-A Information .................................................................................................................................................. 46International League North Division ................................................................................................................. 47-51International League South Division ................................................................................................................. 52-53International League West Division ................................................................................................................... 54-55Umpires & Umpire Crews ........................................................................................................................................ 56Road Hotels ................................................................................................................................................................. 57

2018 Year-in-Review - Pages 59-66Individual Statistics ................................................................................................................................................... 59Game-by-Game Results ....................................................................................................................................... 60-61Transactions Log ................................................................................................................................................... 62-63International League Year-in-Review ................................................................................................................ 64-65 2018 Draft & Yankees Prospects ............................................................................................................................... 66

All-Time Roster, Hitting Statistics & Pitching Statistics - 68-85All-Time SWB Roster ........................................................................................................................................... 68-71All-Time SWB Hitting Statistics ......................................................................................................................... 72-78All-Time SWB Pitching Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 79-85

Team, Individual & Postseason Records - 87-109Head-to-Head Records ...............................................................................................................................................87All-Time Record Breakdown ............................................................................................................................... 88-89Single-Game Team Records .......................................................................................................................................90Individual Hitting Records ............................................................................................................ ...................... 91-93Team Hitting Records ............................................................................................................ ............................... 94-95Individual Pitching Records ......................................................................................................... ...................... 96-97Team Pitching Records ......................................................................................................... ............................... 98-99Miscellaneous Records .................................................................................................................................. ...........100Playoff Records ................................................................................................................................................. 101-103Yearly Hitting Leaders ..................................................................................................................................... 104-105Yearly Pitching Leaders ................................................................................................................................... 106-107Hitting Career Top-10 .............................................................................................................................................. 108Pitching Career Top-10 ............................................................................................................................................ 109

Miscellaneous Information - 111-120Grand Slam History ............................................................................................................ ..................................... 111MLB Rehabbers ........................................................................................................................................................ 112SWB Weekly Award Winners .................... ............................................................................................................. 113International League All-Stars & MVPs ........................................................................................................ 114-115Home & Season Openers ........................................................................................................................................ 116Franchise Firsts .......................................................................................................................................................... 117Attendance History ................................................................................................................................................... 118Organizational Awards ............................................................................................................................................ 119Miscellaneous Accomplishments ............................................................................................................................ 120

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PNC Field 235 Montage Mountain Road

Moosic, PA 18507

PHONE: (570) 969-2255FAX: (570) 963-6564

WEBSITE: www.swbrailriders.com E-MAIL: [email protected]

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EXECUTIVE STAFF:Josh Olerud ........................................................................................................................................ Team President/General Manager

Katie Beekman ................................................................................................................... Vice President & Assistant General ManagerAndrew Yarnall .............................................................................................................................. Vice President, Ticket Sales & ServiceScott A'Hara ............................................................................................................................................................. Chief Financial Officer

BROADCASTING, MEDIA RELATIONS / GAME ENTERTAINMENT:Victor Sweet .................................................................................................................................................. Director of Video ProductionAdam Marco ...................................................................................................................... Director of Marketing & Media/BroadcasterAdam Giardino ...................................................................................................................... Media Relations Manager/Broadcaster Joe Vasile ................................................................................................................................. Media Relations & Broadcasting AssistantMadonna Mantione .................................................................................................................... Media Relations & Broadcasting Intern

COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Jordan Maydole .................................................................................................................................... Director of Community Relations

CORPORATE SALES:Sal Lombardo .................................................................................................................................................................. Chief Sales OfficerJamie Monahan ..................................................................................................................... Corporate Partnership, Account ExecutiveJordan Perrine ..................................................................................................................................................... Corporate Sales Manager

CORPORATE SERVICES:Kristina Knight ................................................................................................................. Senior Director, Corporate Services & DesignNoelle Richard .................................................................................................................................... Senior Corporate Service ManagerAllie Bowen ................................................................................................................................................... Corporate Services ManagerKat Sokirka ................................................................................................................................. Special Events & Social Media Manager

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING:Amy Miller ........................................................................................................................ Business Operations & Foundation ManagerMelissa Pitz ......................................................................................................................................................... Administrative Assistant

STADIUM OPERATIONS:Steve Horne .................................................................................................................................................... Director of Field OperationsJoe Villano ................................................................................................................................................... Director of Facility Operations

TICKET SALES:Kelly Cusick ................................................................................................................................. Director, Season Ticket Sales & ServiceRobbie Judge ........................................................................................................................... Director of Youth Baseball & Sports SalesMike Harvey .............................................................................................................................................................. Group Sales ManagerHeather Holston ........................................................................................................................................................... Box Office ManagerJoe Yudichak .................................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Client RetentionRob Rehberg ..................................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Client RetentionRicky Goykin .......................................................................................................................................... Corporate Ticket Sales ExecutiveNick Bolka ........................................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Premium SalesTim Duggan ........................................................................................................................................ Account Executive, Premium SalesRicky Goykin ...................................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Premium SalesAmanda Hutchison ........................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Premium SalesJoe Tucciarone ..................................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Premium SalesApril Stafford ........................................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Group SalesDevin Frey ............................................................................................................................................... Account Executive, Group SalesNick Leitner ..................................................................................................................................................... Ticket Operations Assistant


Grand Opening: April 26, 1989 vs. Norfolk (9-2 loss)Architect: GSGSB Inc.; EwingCole (Renovation, 2012)General Contractor: Melon Stuart Construction; Alvin H. Butz, Inc.(Renovation)Field Renovation: Carolina Green Corporation (2017)Playing Surface: GrassInfield: 65% Clay 17.5% Silt 17.5% Sand Grass: 100% Kentucky BluegrassWarning Track: SAF TrackSuites: 14 Suites, plus Club LevelVideo Boards: Daktronics

DIMENSIONS: Left Field 326'Left-Center Field 371'Center Field 408' Right-Center Field 371' Right Field 330'

PNC FIELD CAPACITY:Seated 6,700Total ~10,000

FORMERLY: Lackawanna County Stadium

(1989-2006)

PNC Field was originally known as Lackawanna County Stadium when it opened on April 26, 1989. The artificial turf stadium was used as a multipurpose facility. Under the Phillies umbrella, the SWB Red Barons called Lackawanna County Stadium home from 1989-2006.

A new affiliation with the New York Yankees took hold and the SWB Yankees opened a new era at the stadium in 2007.

The club began a new era as the RailRiders by opening a freshly renovated PNC Field in 2013. The inaugural season of the RailRiders saw over 430,000 spectators pass through the gates, the highest turnout since 2008.

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1. Any batted or thrown ball that enters the dugout or strikes any equipment inside the dugout area is considered to be a dead ball and one base will be awarded.

2. Any thrown ball that strikes the protective screen in front of the dugouts will be considered a live ball. Should it enter the dugout area and return to the field of play or become lodged it will be considered a dead ball and one base will be awarded.

3. Any batted or thrown ball that becomes lodged under a bullpen area bench is considered to be a dead ball and one additional base will be awarded.

4. Any batted or thrown ball that becomes lodged in the tarp or enters the tarp cylinder shall be considered a dead ball and one additional base will be awarded.

5. No defensive player shall be permitted to place any footing on the tarp or tarp cylinder. A player may lean on the tarp.

6. A fairly batted or thrown ball lodged in the protective padding on the outfield wall shall result in two bases awarded.

7. A batted ball that hits the padding and bounces over the wall shall result in two bases awarded.

8. Any batted ball that becomes lodged in or beneath the outfield gate will be considered a dead ball and two bases shall be awarded

9. A fly ball that hits the yellow line on the outfield wall and then goes over the wall is a home run. A fly ball that hits the yellow line on the outfield wall and then goes back on the field is in play. Any ball that strikes a sign above the yellow line and returns to the field of play is deemed a home run.

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PRESS CREDENTIALS:If eschewing the online credential request form, requests on official company letterhead should be: -Faxed to (570) 575-3465-E-Mailed to [email protected] and/or [email protected] to: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Media Relations PNC Field - 235 Montage Mountain Road Moosic, PA 18507 PHOTOGRAPHERS:Photographers are allowed in the camera wells on the field during games provided they have on display a proper field photo pass issued by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Any secondary use of any picture, audio description, film/tape or drawing of an event at PNC Field (including, but not limited to: the use in delayed editorial or non-editorial, advertising, sales promotion or merchandising) by a holder of a media pass is prohibited without prior specific written approval of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

CLUBHOUSE:The clubhouse and dugouts will be closed to all media one hour prior to all games and will reopen 10 minutes following the end of the game to those with proper credentials. At times, certain additional restrictions may be imposed. The training room, weight room and players’ lounge are closed to media at all times.

FIELD AND DUGOUTS:The playing field and dugouts must be clear of all media representatives 30 minutes prior to game time and remain so until after the game unless otherwise instructed. PRESS BOX:The press box is located behind home plate with seating for media as soon as you walk in. You are required to have an official credential on your person at all times.

INTERVIEWS:Pre-game interviews should be arranged prior to and following RailRiders batting practice on game and practice days. Post-game interviews are available starting 10 minutes after every game.

MEDIA NOTES:Game information and statistics are available in the press box approximately two hours before game time. Anyone needing information earlier should contact the media relations department. Box scores and play-by-play sheets are available in the press box after the game.

MEDIA GUIDES:The 2019 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Media Guide will be provided by a media relations representative upon request in addition to being posted on the official SWB RailRiders website (www.swbrailriders.com).

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STANDARD START TIMES:Monday thru Friday (April 9 - June 17) ........................................... 6:35 PMMonday thru Friday (June 18 - August 30) ..................................... 7:05 PMSaturday (April 13 - June 8) ............................................................... 4:05 PMSaturday (June 9 - August 31) ........................................................... 6:35 PMSunday .................................................................................................. 1:05 PM

SPECIAL START TIMES:

April 11 (Opening Night) ................................................................... 7:05 PMMay 9 & May 23 ................................................................................ 10:35 AMJuly 17 & September 2 ..................................................................... 12:05 PM

BATTING PRACTICE TIMES: 1:05 PM GAME 4:05 PM GAMEHome Infield: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM 1:20 PM - 1:30 PMHome Batting Practice: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 1:30 PM - 2:15 PMVisiting Batting Practice: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM 2:15 PM - 3:00 PMVisitor Infield: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM 3:00 PM - 3:10 PMField Preparation: 12:10 PM - First Pitch 3:10 PM - First Pitch

6:35 PM GAME 7:05 PM GAMEHome Infield: 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM 4:20 PM - 4:30 PMHome Batting Practice: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 4:30 PM - 5:15 PMVisiting Batting Practice: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 5:15 PM - 6:00 PMVisitor Infield: 5:30 PM - 5:40 PM 6:00 PM - 6:10 PMField Preparation: 5:40 PM - First Pitch 6:10 PM - First Pitch

NEW YORK YANKEES ORGANIZATION: LEVEL TEAM LEAGUE PHONE MLB New York Yankees American League 212-YAN-KEES AAA: SWB RailRiders International League 570-969-2255 AA: Trenton Thunder Eastern League 609-394-3300 Hi-A: Tampa Tarpons Florida State League 813-673-3055 A: Charleston RiverDogs South Atlantic League 843-723-7241 SS-A: Staten Island Yankees New York-Penn League 718-720-9265 Rookie: Pulaski Yankees Appalachian League 540 980-1070 Rookie: Yankees East Gulf Coast League Rookie: Yankees West Gulf Coast League Rookie: DSL Yankees Dominican Summer League

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NEWSPAPERS

THE CITIZENS VOICE75 North Washington Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711(570) 821-2000

THE TIMES LEADER15 North Main Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701(570) 829-7100

THE STANDARD SPEAKER21 North Wyoming Street

Hazleton, PA 18201(570) 455-3636

SCRANTON TIMES-TRIBUNE149 Penn Avenue

Scranton, PA 18503(570) 348-9100

THE PRESS ENTERPRISE3185 Lackawanna Avenue

Bloomsburg, PA 17185(570) 387-1234

THE POCONO RECORD511 Lenox Street

Stroudsburg, PA 18360(570) 421-3000

TELEVISION

RADIO

WBRE (NBC 28)63 South Franklin StreetWilkes-Barre, PA 18701

(570) 823-2828

WYOU (CBS 22)222 Wyoming Avenue

Scranton, PA 18503(570) 823-2828

WQMY (FOX 56)1181 Highway 315

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702(570) 970-5600

WNEP (ABC 16)16 Montage Mountain Road

Moosic, PA 18507(570) 346-7474

BLUE RIDGE 13936 Elm St

Lehighton, PA 18235610-826-4060

Bold Gold Media - "The Game"WICK 1400 AM

1049 North Sekol RoadScranton, PA 18504

(570) 344-1221

98.5 FM WKRZ305 Highway 315Pittston, PA 18640

(570) 883-9800

WILK 910 AM/980 AM305 Highway 315Pittston, PA 18640

(570) 437-0098

106.9 FM WEZX149 Penn Avenue

Scranton, PA 18503(570) 346-6555

WARM 590 AM600 Baltimore Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702(570) 824-9000

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ADAM MARCO: A product of Western Pennsylvania, he graduated from Mercyhurst College in 2001. After seven years on the radio professionally, Adam began his career in Minor League Baseball as a promotions intern and broadcaster for the Williamsport Crosscutters in 2007. In 2008 and 2009, he was the Assistant Media Relations Director and number two broadcaster for the Oklahoma City RedHawks.

In 2010, Adam joined the West Virginia Power, handling the team's radio broadcasts, media relations and serving as an account executive. In 2014, he was honored as the South Atlantic League's Media Relations Director of the Year. Over the final four years with the Power, he also handled all the team's marketing in addition to promotions, corporate sponsorship sales and his other responsibilities.

ADAM GIARDINO: Enters his 10th season of Minor League Baseball, and seventh in the Yankees system, having served as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Trenton Thunder from 2013 to 2017. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Mass. and 2011 graduate of the University of Connecticut, Giardino works in the offseason announcing various sports for UConn, Dartmouth College, Brown University, Holy Cross, Harvard University and Northeastern University.

Prior to his time with Trenton, Giardino spent the 2012 season as the Media and Public Relations Assistant for the Lakewood BlueClaws (Class A, Philadelphia Phillies) and Broadcast Intern for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A, Boston Red Sox) during the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

The official radio network of the SWB RailRiders

Prior to the start of the 2018 season, the RailRiders and Bold Gold announced a three-year extension that made "The Game" the radio home of the RailRiders through the 2020 season. At this time, it was announced that Adam Marco and Adam Giardino would be the new radio broadcast team for SWB.

Bold Gold Media Group will air all 140 regular-season games, all post-season games, the Triple-A All-Star Game and the Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game on the multi-station network. Fans can catch 'The GAME' on five different frequencies throughout Northeast PA: 100.7 FM (Wilkes-Barre & surrounding areas), 1340 WYCK-AM (Luzerne County), 1400 WICK-AM (Lackawanna County), 1440 WCDL-AM (Lackawanna County & Pocono Lake Region) and 106.7 FM (Wayne & Pike Counties).

In addition to the over-the-air broadcast, all games will be streamed live over the Internet with links available through swbrailriders.com and boldgoldradionepa.com. The games will also be streamed through Bold Gold's new, state-of-the-art RadioBOLD Mobile App, available for free in the Apple and GooglePlay Marketplace and at RadioBOLD.com.

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additional media information

Homegrown: The Path to Pinstripes

After a successful first season on YES Network in 2017 in which two 30-minute episodes were released every month from May to September, Homegrown returns for its third season in 2019.

Buffalo Bisons:Pat MalacaroMedia Relations [email protected]

Charlotte Knights:Tommy ViolaVice President of [email protected]

Columbus Clippers:Joe SantryDirector of [email protected]

Durham Bulls:Matt SutorDirector of [email protected]

Gwinnett Stripers:Dave LezotteMedia Relations [email protected]

Indianapolis Indians:Cheyne ReiterBaseball Communications [email protected]

Lehigh Valley IronPigs:Mike VentolaMedia Relations [email protected]

Louisville Bats:Alex MayerDirector of Media [email protected]

Norfolk Tides:Ian LockeDirector of Media [email protected]

Pawtucket Red Sox:Bill WanlessSenior Vice President, [email protected]

Rochester Red Wings:Nate RowanDirector of [email protected]

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:Adam MarcoDirector of Media [email protected]

Syracuse Mets:Eric GallantyDirector of Media [email protected]

Toledo Mud Hens: Rob WiercinskiCommunications Manager [email protected]

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