The righty was promoted in early August and has been strong over his last few outings
TAMPA, AUG. 16, 2019 – With Minor League seasons wrapping up in two weeks, former USF baseball standouts look to finish 2019 strong.
Sanders Back at it in Durham
The right hander was originally promoted to the Triple-A Durham Bulls on July 31 after an exceptional year with the Montgomery Biscuits (3-3, 1.81 ERA, 15 saves, 57 strikeouts). He was then sent back down on Aug. 2 and recalled to Durham on Aug. 7. Sanders has been locked in over his last three outings. He has seven strikeouts in 6.0 innings out of the bullpen over the span, allowing just one hit.
Eveld Sharp with the Jumbo Shrimp
Tommy Eveld has been back-and-forth between the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes and Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp this season, playing in 18 games at each level. He’s been strong in Jacksonville of late, striking out six over his last three outings. Eveld has gone 3-for-3 on save opportunities since Aug. 9. He struck out the side on Aug. 10 and fanned two on Aug. 9. He has seven saves with 29 strikeouts for the Jumbo Shrimp this year.
Find out how other former USF standouts are faring in pro baseball this season below:
| Name | Organization | Position | League (Level) | Team | Stats |
| Austin Adams | Seattle | P | MLB | Seattle Mariners (10-day IL) | 3.47 ERA, 41 Ks, 23.1 IP, 21 app. |
| Nelson Alvarez | N.Y. Yankees | P | Appalachian League (Rookie Advanced) | Pulaski Yankees | Minors 2019 (3 teams): 12 games, 3-1, 16.1 IP, 13 Ks |
| Joe Cavallaro | N.Y. Mets | P | Florida State (A Advanced) | St. Lucie Mets | 6-3, 3.74 ERA, 59 Ks, 65.0 IP, 29 games |
| Tommy Eveld | Miami | P | Southern (AA) | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | 2-3, 3.00 ERA, 7 saves, 29 Ks, 21.0 IP, 18 games |
| Jimmy Herget | Cincinnati | P | International League (AAA) | Louisville Bats | 2-4, 3.40 ERA, 56 Ks, 42 games, 50.1 IP |
| Joe Genord | N.Y. Mets | 1B | New-York Penn (A-Short Season) | Brooklyn Cyclones | .201 AVG, 8 HR, 10 doubles, 32 RBI, 24 runs, 50 games |
| Brandon Lawson | San Francisco | P | Eastern (AA) | Richmond Flying Squirrels | 5-8, 3.63 ERA, 72 Ks, 114.0 IP, 21 starts |
| Shane McClanahan | Tampa Bay | P | Southern (AA) | Montgomery Biscuits | 6-1, 1.46 ERA, 9 games, 8 starts, 49.1 IP, 59 Ks (Port Charlotte) | 1-0, 7.71 ERA, 12 Ks, 2 starts (Montgomery) |
| Kevin Merrell | Kansas City | SS | Texas (AA) | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | 27 games, .200 AVG, 3 triples, 2 doubles, 6 stolen bases, 8 runs, 7 RBI |
| Coco Montes | Colorado | SS | South Atlantic (A-Advanced) | Asheville Tourists | .257 AVG, 10 HR, 26 doubles, 77 RBI, 47 runs, 115 games |
| Dan Otero | Cleveland | P | MLB | Indians (60-day IL) | 4.56 ERA, 10 Ks, 23.2 IP, 20 games |
| Andrew Perez | Chicago White Sox | P | Carolina (A-Advanced) | Winston-Salem Dash | 2-2, 1.44 ERA, 29 Ks, 25.0 IP (Dash ONLY)| 2019: 1.92 ERA, 2 saves, 36 games, 61.0 IP, 81 Ks |
| Kevin Quackenbush | Los Angeles Dodgers | P | Pacific Coast (AAA) | Oklahoma City Dodgers | 2-4, 4.36 ERA, 10 saves, 77 Ks, 53.2 IP, 49 games – PCL All-Star |
| Phoenix Sanders | Tampa Bay | P | International (AAA) | Durham Bulls | 3-3, 1.86 ERA, 55 Ks, 50.0 IP, 15 saves, 36 games (Montgomery) | 4 games, 6.1 IP, 8 Ks, 1.42 ERA (Durham) |
| Peter Strzelecki | Milwaukee | P | Carolina (A-Advanced) | Carolina Mudcats | 0-1, 3.22 ERA, 3 saves, 47 Ks, 44.2 IP, 31 games (Wisconsin) | 1-0, 4.32 ERA, 8.1 IP, 7 Ks, 5 games (Carolina) |
| Ryan Valdes | Pittsburgh | P | Florida State (A-Advanced) | Bradenton Marauders | 2-2, 5.54 ERA, 2 saves, 26.0 IP, 21 games, 22 Ks |
| David Villar | San Francisco | 3B | California (A-Advanced) | San Jose Giants | .271, 13 HR, 22 doubles, 53 RBI, 56 runs, 97 games |
| Alec Wisely | Cleveland | RHP | Arizona League (Rookie) | AZL Indians | 1-1, 6.94 ERA, 11.2 IP, 12 Ks, 7 games |
