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Woodpeckers Release 2025 Opening Day Roster

17 players from last year's club return in 2025
March 26, 2025

Fayetteville, NC –The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, are excited to unveil the 2025 Opening Day Roster ahead of their Carolina League opener against the Lynchburg Hillcats on April 4th at Segra Stadium. The 27-man roster breaks down to 12 position players and 15 pitchers, along with

Fayetteville, NC –The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, are excited to unveil the 2025 Opening Day Roster ahead of their Carolina League opener against the Lynchburg Hillcats on April 4th at Segra Stadium. The 27-man roster breaks down to 12 position players and 15 pitchers, along with 17 returners from the 2024 squad and ten newcomers who will make their Single-A debut with Fayetteville.

RHP Cole Hertzler, RHP Bryce Mayer and C/INF Jancel Villarroel are the three prospects on the roster ranked inside of the MLB.com top-30 list.

Hertzler, returning from last season, was the Astros 5th round pick in the 2024 draft out of Liberty and impressed with six strikeouts over a combined five innings of one-run ball to close out the 2024 season. Mayer, last year’s 16th round selection, also excelled over a short time in Fayetteville with ten strikeouts over 6.1 innings.

Villarroel played a utility role on last year’s club, earning starts behind the plate and around the infield. Over 54 games the Venezuela native batted .233 with two home runs, nine doubles and 28 RBI.

A full listing of the 2025 Woodpeckers roster is below:

Position Players: Alberto Hernandez, Cesar Hernandez, Max Holy, Waner Luciano, Caden Powell, Lucas Spence, Justin Trimble, Esmil Valencia

Catchers: Carlos Cauro, Jason Schiavone, Keduar Trujillo, Jancel Villarroel

Pitchers: Dawil Almonte, Grant Burleson, Anthony Cruz, Ramsey David, Francisco Frias, Rafael Gonzalez, Cole Hertzler, Bryce Mayer, Joan Ogando, Twine Palmer, Luis Alejandro Rodriguez, Raimy Rodriguez, Ryan Smith, Alonzo Tredwell, Ryan Verdugo

The Woodpeckers will be led by first-year manager Carlos Lugo, the fifth skipper in team history, along with pitching coach James Wiseman, hitting coach Kyle Brennan and development coach Alfredo Granier.

The Woodpeckers kick off their 2025 campaign at Segra Stadium on Friday, April 4th against the Lynchburg Hillcats. Single game tickets are now available for all games including Opening Night, July 4th, & July 5th. Tickets can be purchased online HERE or in-person at the box office.

Get an early look at the 2025 roster when Segra Stadium hosts the ‘One Ville’ exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd, which will feature the Fayetteville Woodpeckers matching up against the Asheville Tourists (High-A, Houston Astros) in a preseason tune-up before each team starts their respective seasons. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m. with gates to open at 5:30 p.m.

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. Named Official Craft Spirits Partner

Sergeant’s Valor whiskeys and Madam Colonel spirits to be featured throughout the ballpark
April 1, 2025

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced today a local partnership, making BHAWK an Official Craft Spirits sponsor of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. "We are prioritizing the fan experience this season and are excited to collaborate with BHAWK, a husband-wife Army Retiree owned distillery, cocktail bar, and

Late Two-Run Rally Sees Hillcats Past Woodpeckers in Series Finale

April 6, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – For the second straight night, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-2) took a one-run lead into the top of the ninth. However, the Lynchburg Hillcats (2-1) followed a similar script and mounted a late comeback to seal the win as well as an opening series win. Early on, the

Hillcats Rally Late to Down Woodpeckers

April 5, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-1) and Lynchburg Hillcats (1-1) went back and forth in the late innings on Saturday night, but the visitors used a two-run ninth to secure a 6-5 victory, their first of the 2025 season. Early on, both sets of pitchers held the opposing lineups

Woodpeckers Open 2025 Season with 7-0 Shutout Victory

Opening Weekend continues through Sunday
April 4, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-0) kicked off the 2025 season with a 7-0 shutout victory over the Lynchburg Hillcats (0-1) on Opening Night Friday at Segra Stadium. Friday’s ballgame marked the start of the sixth season in franchise history and first with the Woodpeckers as a member of

Andrew Chapman and Ryan Zimmerman Announced as 2025 Broadcast Team

March 31, 2025

Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are pleased to announce its broadcast team ahead of the 2025 season, welcoming back Andrew Chapman for his fifth season as lead play-by-play voice, and adding Ryan Zimmerman to round out the two-man booth . Fans can enjoy all 66 home games this season

Woodpeckers Watchlist 2025

Five pitchers and five players to watch for ahead of Opening Day
March 13, 2025

The 2025 season is around the corner and within a couple of weeks the Fayetteville Woodpeckers roster will be finalized for Opening Day, Friday April 4th at Segra Stadium. The Woodpeckers Watchlist is a projection of players that you could see on the diamond in the opening months of the

USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Returns to Fayetteville July 3rd

Segra Stadium hosts Stars vs. Stripes Series w/ Postgame Fireworks
March 11, 2025

The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team returns to Segra Stadium on Thursday, July 3rd as part of USA Baseball’s annual Stars vs. Stripes series. First pitch for the Stars & Stripes game in downtown Fayetteville is slated for 6:35 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Postgame fireworks will conclude

Segra Stadium to Host 'One Ville' Exhibition April 2nd

Woodpeckers take on the Tourists in preseason matchup
March 5, 2025

Segra Stadium will play host to the ‘One Ville’ exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd, which will feature the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Low-A, Houston Astros) matching up against the Asheville Tourists (High-A, Houston Astros) in a preseason tune-up before each team starts their respective seasons. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m.

Woodpeckers Announce 2025 Promotional Schedule

Highlights include 17 giveaways, 8 HUGE fireworks shows, and over 25 theme nights!
February 28, 2025

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced their 2025 promotional schedule for their sixth season of play at Segra Stadium. Individual tickets will go on sale to the public in-person at our free Spring Fling event on Saturday, March 1st from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets will be available online later that

Fayetteville Woodpeckers Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

Carlos Lugo Named Newest Manager of Club
February 10, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, today announced their 2025 coaching staff and have named Carlos Lugo as the newest manager of the club. Making up the rest of Lugo’s staff will be pitching coach James Wiseman, hitting coach Kyle Brennan, and development coach

ECU Baseball Returns to Segra Stadium March 4th & 18th

January 17, 2025

East Carolina University baseball returns to Segra Stadium for two games this March. The first game will be on Tuesday, March 4th when ECU takes on the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs of the Big South. The second game will take place Tuesday, March 18th when ECU faces off against UNC Wilmington

Meet Bluey at Segra Stadium with Woodpeckers Newest Experience Add-On

Lock in your chance to meet Bluey at the ballpark June 29th
January 7, 2025

Everybody’s favorite Australian pup, Bluey, is coming to Segra Stadium for Bluey at the Ballpark on Sunday, June 29th. While Bluey will be available throughout the game to meet as many fans as possible, the Woodpeckers have announced an Experience Add-On that guarantees your chance to meet Bluey. This add-on

Woodpeckers Announce Additions to Front Office Staff

Will Champion, Shai Szkolnik, Noah Bard and Dustin Jessee Join Team
November 21, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced today several front office staff additions as the team prepares for the 2025 season at Segra Stadium. Will Champion and Shai Szkolnik join as Ticket Sales Account Executives while Dustin Jessee and Noah Bard will fill roles in the stadium operations department. Champion

2025 Woodpeckers Fireworks Shows Announced

Eight total shows; Fireworks Extravaganza dates to feature longer shows and bigger shells
November 5, 2024

Today, the Woodpeckers announced their fireworks dates for 2025 totaling eight shows, including Opening Night and July 4th & 5th. In addition to the three mentioned, a new show lineup called ‘Fireworks Extravaganza’ will make its debut and will feature bigger and better shows once a month for fans to

Fayetteville Holiday Lights Returns To Segra Stadium November 29th

26-day event features more than 2 million lights & displays
October 22, 2024

The 4th annual Fayetteville Holiday Lights returns to Segra Stadium starting November 29th and will run daily until December 23rd. The 26-day event will feature more than 2 million lights, over a dozen large displays, the largest light-up Christmas tree in Fayetteville at 40 feet, light shows, Santa, holiday themed

Woodpeckers Announce Start Times for 2025 Regular Season

Home Opener set for April 4th at 7:05 p.m.
October 14, 2024

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced their start times for the 2025 campaign, which will have a familiar feel to them. The club will start Tuesday through Thursday games at 6:35 p.m., Friday & Saturday games at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday games at 5:05 p.m. There will be a few exceptions to

Woodpeckers to Watch for in the MLB Postseason

October 1, 2024

The Houston Astros are back in the postseason for an eighth consecutive season and begin their run towards a World Series title on Tuesday afternoon in a best-of-three American League Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers. Six former Fayetteville Woodpeckers are on the Astros postseason roster with details below:

Woodpeckers 2024 Season Recap

September 25, 2024

SEASON OVERVIEW: The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A, Houston Astros) finished their fifth season in franchise history with a 55-75 overall record, an identical win mark to the 2021 and 2022 season and tied for the fewest wins in a single year. Fayetteville broke out to its best start in franchise history,

Woodpeckers End 2024 Season with Fan Appreciation Night

September 8, 2024

Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (55-75, 25-38 2nd Half) welcomed fans inside of Segra Stadium for the final ballgame of the 2024 season on Sunday night and dropped an 8-0 shutout to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (62-67, 33-30). Myrtle Beach took control of the game with a four-run top

Bush Homers Twice as Woodpeckers Take Series Lead from Pelicans

September 7, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – It was a signature night for catcher Will Bush in front of a big Saturday crowd at Segra Stadium. The 2023 Houston Astros 16th round pick belted a pair of two-run homers and drove in five runs to lead the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (55-74, 26-37) to an 11-5

Luis Rodriguez Spins Complete Game Shutout in Doubleheader Split

September 6, 2024

Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (54-74, 25-37 2nd Half) and Myrtle Beach Pelicans (61-66, 32-29 2nd Half) squared off in a doubleheader Friday night in a makeup of Monday’s postponed contest. Fayetteville dropped the opener 8-6 and saw Luis Rodriguez spin a complete game shutout in the nightcap for

Woodpeckers End Skid on Walk Off Balk 

September 5, 2024

Fayetteville, NC - A scoreless tie carried into the bottom of the tenth inning on Thursday night until the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (60-65, 31-28 2nd Half) balked home the winning run to grant the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (53-73, 24-36 2nd Half) a 1-0 victory at Segra Stadium. The victory ended an

Woodpeckers Swept by Charleston, Drop Tenth Consecutive Game

September 1, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC – A frustrating week on the road came to a close Sunday night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Stadium as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (52-72, 23-35) were unable to emerge victorious in their series finale with the Charleston RiverDogs (64-59, 37-21). Charleston defeated the Woodpeckers by a 6-2 final

Ochoa Homers as Fayetteville Falls for Sixth Straight Game

August 28, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC – Nehomar Ochoa Jr. hammered his team-leading tenth home run of the season Wednesday night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Ballpark to give the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (52-68, 23-31) an early advantage. However, the Charleston RiverDogs (60-59, 33-21) rallied to take home a 8-4 win and hand the Woodpeckers