Former Kernels headed to big league Spring Training

The Angels have released the list of non-roster invitees for 2012 Spring Training. The list includes 34 former Kernels, 25 of those are members of the Angels 40-man roster.

Former Kernels listed on the Angels 40-man roster:

Trevor Bell, pitcher

Ysmael Carmona, pitcher

Bobbs Cassevah, pitcher

John Hellweg, pitcher

Kevin Jepsen, pitcher

Mike Kohn, pitcher

Fabio Martinez, pitcher

Ariel Pena, pitcher

Garrett Richards, pitcher

Ervin Santana, pitcher

Rich Thompson, pitcher

Jordan Walden, pitcher

Hank Conger, catcher

Bobby Wilson, catcher

Alexi Amarista, infielder

Erick Aybar, infielder

Alberto Callaspo, infielder

Luis Jimenez, infielder

Howie Kendrick, infielder

Andrew Romine, infielder

Jean Segura, infielder

Mark Trumbo, infielder

Peter Bourjos, outfielder

Jeremy Moore, outfielder

Mike Trout, outfielder

Former Kernels, Non-Roster Invitees:

Ryan Brasier, pitcher

David Carpenter, pitcher

Matt Shoemaker, pitcher

Daniel Tillman, pitcher (2011 Cedar Rapids Kernels)

Carlos Ramirez, catcher (2011 Cedar Rapids Kernels)

Alberto Rosario, catcher

Efren Navarro, infielder

Darwin Perez, infielder

Matt Long, outfielder

By: Morgan Hawk, Kernels radio broadcaster