Power Announce Prospect-Laden 2018 Roster
CHARLESTON, WV (April 5, 2018) - The West Virginia Power, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates, are proud to announce their 2018 Opening Day roster. The team features six of the parent club's top 30 prospects, according to MLB.com, as well as four returning players to the Kanawha Valley.Lolo Sanchez,
CHARLESTON, WV (April 5, 2018) - The West Virginia Power, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates, are proud to announce their 2018 Opening Day roster. The team features six of the parent club's top 30 prospects, according to MLB.com, as well as four returning players to the Kanawha Valley.
Cruz is the only one of those prospects with previous time logged with the Power, as the 19-year-old was traded to the Pirates in late July along with RHP
The two other returners are two members of the Power staff:
Cederlind struggled in 2017, as the 22-year-old went 2-3 with a 7.76 ERA in 25 outings for the Power, tossing 58.0 innings and fanning 55 batters. Meanwhile, Prohoroff made 40 relief appearances with the Power in 2017, striking out 65 over 58.2 innings while notching four saves.
The rest of the Power arms include:
The 19-year-old Robles will get the Opening Day nod for the Power against Greenville. The Dominican Republic native went 4-8 with a 4.83 ERA for the Bristol Pirates in 2017. The southpaw will make his second consecutive Opening Day start of his career, as the 2014 free agent signee toed the slab on June 22 for Bristol's 2017 season opener. Robles spun five innings and allowed just two hits in the no-decision.
The club sports a developing infield core, with
Three prospects highlight the Power outfield in Martin, Mitchell and Sanchez, with
The Power open the 2018 campaign today, Thursday, April 5, at Appalachian Power Park, as they welcome the defending South Atlantic League champion Greenville Drive for a four-game series before a three-game set with the Lakewood BlueClaws. For tickets and more information on a jam-packed Opening Weekend in Charleston, call the Power at 304-344-BATS (2287) or visit www.wvpower.com.