2012 Kernels Player Information

Here's some more information on the 2012 Kernels roster:

PITCHERS

LAY BATISTA: Has best changeup in Angels organization, according to ‘Baseball America'

Played 3B in the Dominican Summer League

MIKE CLEVINGER: 4th round selection in 2011

‘Baseball America' ranks him as #16 prospect in Angels organization

RYAN CROWLEY: 19th round selection in 2011

JAIRO DIAZ: Was a catcher in the Dominican Summer League

4 starts with Kernels in 2011 (0-3 with a 8.20 ERA)

CARMINE GIARDINA: 15th round selection in 2011

ESWARLIN JIMNENEZ: Has pitched past 3 seasons in Dominican Summer League

MICHAEL JOHNSON: Selected in the 46th round in 2011

TY KELLEY: Pitched at Auburn University

Pitched in 9 games for Cedar Rapids in 2011 (17 IP, 3.18 ERA)

Also pitched in 9 games for Inland Empire (High-A) in 2011

JOE MELIORIS: 6 foot 10 inches tall

All-state in New York for baseball and basketball

JACOB NEGRETE: Born in Anaheim, CA

LOGAN ODOM: Selected in 8th round in 2011 (University of Southern California)

STEPHEN TROMBLEE: Selected in the 35th round in 2011 (Lamar University)

AUSTIN WOOD: Selected in the 6th round in 2011 (University of Southern California)

Also played at Florida State University & St. Petersburg Community College

POSITION PLAYERS

ABEL BAKER: Selected in the 7th round in 2011 (Grayson County Community College)

Also played at Baylor University

His brother, Aaron, was an 11th round pick in 2009 (Pirates)

Grandfather, Jerry Mays, was Defensive Lineman for Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Texans

CHEVY CLARKE: Selected in the 1st round (30th overall) in 2010 draft (Georgia high school)

Has played past 2 seasons in Arizona League

Cousins are Jerry Hairston, Jr & Scott Hairston

KALEB COWART: Selected in the 1st round (18th overall) in 2010 draft (Georgia high school)

Was Gatorade National High School Baseball Player of the Year in 2010

As a senior in high school, his .654 (2nd highest in Georgia state history)

Ranked as the #6 prospect in Angels organization, according to Baseball America

TREVOR HAIRGROVE: Selected in the 18th round in 2011 (University of California-Riverside)

In 2011, was 1st Team All West Region (American Baseball Coaches Association)

FRAZIER HALL: Selected in the 16th round in 2011 (Southern University)

Won the Lowe's Senior Class Award for baseball while at Southern University

Was a Communications major, with an emphasis in Broadcasting

Played in Northwoods League in Waterloo, IA & La Crosse, WI

2-time SWAC Player of the Year while at Southern University

RYAN JONES: Signed with Angels in 2011

Played at Wichita State University, majored in Education

Was on Kernels Opening Day roster in 2011

Played 18 games for Kernels (.145 average, 0HR, 4RBI)

Played remainder of season at Orem (Rookie) (.319 average, 12 HR, 61 RBI)

Dad, Damon, played football at Kansas

Kansas Gatorade High School Baseball Player of the Year

CARLOS LUGO: Played in 16 games for Kernels in 2011 (.208 average, 0 HR, 4 RBI)

GARY MITCHELL: Selected in the 21st round in 2010

KEVIN MOESQUIT: Selected in the 17th round in 2010

Originally from Curacuo

MATTHEW SCIOSCIA: Selected in the 45th round in 2011 draft (Notre Dame)

Father is Mike Scioscia, manager of the Angels

WENDELL SOTO: Selected in the 3rd round in 2010

Has played past 2 seasons in Arizona League

ANDY WORKMAN: Selected in the 34th round in 2011 (Arizona State University)

Graduated with a Finance degree

Played with Kernels in 2011

His first at-bat as a Kernel was a pinch hit3-run Home Run to tie game vs. Peoria

His 2nd at-bat was a game winning, walk-off RBI single in same game

By: Morgan Hawk, Kernels radio broadcaster