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| NYPL 2015 Champions Celebrate |
The
West Virginia Black Bears won the 2015
New York-Penn League
Championship in their first season after the franchise relocated from
Jamestown, New York. Forty-five Pirates prospects were part of the
championship season. Here’s the fifth and final article taking a look at
what happened to everyone who played on that team. Click on their names
to link to their stats at MiLB.com.
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| Edgar Santana, 2015 |
Edgar Santana pitched in 14 games for the Black Bears until being promoted to the West Virginia Power (South Atlantic League) on August 9, 2015. He began the 2016 season with the Bradenton Marauders (Florida State League) and was assigned to the AA Altoona Curve (Eastern League) on May 10, 2016. On August 1, 2016, Santana was promoted to the AAA Indianapolis Indians (International League). After a strong performance in the Arizona Fall League (0.00 ERA, 18 SO, 2 BB, 0.951 WHIP in 13.2 IP), he was a non-roster invitee to the Pirates 2017 Spring Training. Currently with the Indianapolis Indians. Could make his first appearance at PNC Park later this summer.
Tate Scioneaux began the 2016 season with the West Virginia Power (South Atlantic League) until being assigned to the Bradenton Marauders (Florida State League) on May 3, 2016. Currently pitching for the AA Altoona Curve (Eastern League).
Mitchell Tolman was selected in the 7th round of the 2015 draft out of
the University of Oregon. He played in 119 games for the West Virginia
Power in 2016 and is currently assigned to the Bradenton Marauders
(.243/.379/.358)
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| Tate Scioneaux, 2015 |
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| Mitchell Tolman, 2015 |
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| Brandon Waddell, 2015 |
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| Daniel Zamora, 2015 |
Brandon Waddell was a 5th round draft pick out of the University of
Virginia in 2015. Began the 2016 season with the Bradenton Marauders
until his promotion to the Altoona Curve on May 3, 2016. Assigned to the
Altoona Curve again this season. Came off the disabled list on May 4,
2017.
Daniel Zamora was selected in the 40th round of the 2015 draft out of SUNY Stony Brook. He pitched in 21 games for the West Virginia Power in 2016. Currently assigned to the Bradenton Marauders.
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| Wyatt Toregas Bobblehead, 2016 |
Wyatt Toregas managed the Black Bears in the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Currently managing the West Virginia Power. Honored in 2016 as the first West Virginia Black Bears Bobblehead.
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| Cooper the Bear, 2015 |
Cooper continues as the Black Bears Mascot at all home games at Monongalia County Ballpark. He will have his own Bobblehead Night this season on Thursday, July 20.
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| Pepperoni Rolls, 2015 |
Pepperoni Rolls (Hot Pepper Hank, Double Stuffed Dave, Pepperoni & Cheese Patty) are back for a third season of racing between innings. The big question here - will Double Stuffed Dave win his first race during the 2017 season?
Photo Credits: MiLB.com, Our Sports Central, imgrum
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