Shuckers Announce Initial 2018 Roster

The initial Biloxi Shuckers roster for the 2018 season has been set by the Milwaukee Brewers. The 25-man roster features 14 pitchers, three catchers, five infielders and three outfielders.
The squad includes 11 of the Top 30 prospects in the Brewers system according to MLB Pipeline, and six of the top 15. Corey Ray (7), Trent Grisham (8) and Troy Stokes Jr. (22) make up the outfield, while Lucas Erceg (4) and Jake Gatewood (19) will play the corner infield positions. On the pitching staff, RHP Luis Ortiz (5), RHP Adrian Houser (13), RHP Cody Ponce (14), LHP Kodi Medeiros (20) and RHP Zack Brown (25) are all slated to be part of the starting rotation.
Several members of the 2017 pitching staff return, including LHP Nick Ramirez , RHP Josh Uhen , LHP Quintin Torres-Costa , RHP Angel Ventura , RHP Tristan Archer and RHP Wuilder Rodriguez . Rounding out the pitching staff is RHP Thomas Jankins , LHP Brad Kuntz and RHP Nate Griep . In total, the Shuckers have 14 pitchers on their staff, 10 right-handers and four lefties.
In the field, Blake Allemand and Wendell Rijo return from the 2017 squad, while former Montgomery Biscuits infielder Jake Hager joins the Shuckers after signing with the Brewers this offseason. Behind the plate, the Shuckers will have Dustin Houle , Tyler Heineman and Nick Franklin , who is transitioning from infielder to catcher.
You can view the Shuckers initial roster here. 
Mike Guerrero returns for his third season to manage the Shuckers. Al LeBoeuf will serve as the hitting coach, while Dave Chavarria takes over as the pitching coach. Bench coach Chuckie Caufield, Strength and Conditioning Specialist Nate Dine and Athletic Trainer Kevan Creighton all return after working on the 2017 Shuckers staff.
The Shuckers host the William Carey University Crusaders in an exhibition game on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:35 pm before the start of the Southern League season. Tickets are available for $7 for general admission seating.
Biloxi opens their 2018 campaign on the road against the Montgomery Biscuits on April 5 at 6:35 pm. The Shuckers home opener is on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:35 pm against the Mississippi Braves.
Single game tickets for the Biloxi Shuckers 2018 season are on sale now and can be purchased at the MGM Park box office or over the phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Season tickets, flex plans and group outings are also available and can be reserved by calling 228-233-3465 or visiting www.biloxishuckers.com.
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