2023 ROSTER

We’re building our roster for the 2023 season!
New players are signing every week,
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PITCHERS

Ryan Castellani

Ryan Castellani

Right-hander

- Pitched in the major leagues last season, his third season with MLB experience

- Suited up for Colorado in 2020 and Oakland in 2021 and 2022

- Played for Team Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Right-hander

- Hard-throwing righty who’s pitched with the Orioles, Tigers, Astros and Royals organizations

- Has been selected in the Rule 5 Draft twice

- Has allowed just nine home runs in his six-year pro career

Grant Gavin

Grant Gavin

Right-hander

- Drafted by his hometown Royals out of the University of Central Missouri

- Has struck out 10.6 batters per nine innings in his six-year affiliated career

- Third Kansas City area native to sign with Monarchs for 2023 (Zach Matson, Dalton Moats)

(Photo: Minda Haas Kuhlmann / CC BY 2.0)

Zach Kohn

Zach Kohn

Right-hander

- Joined the Monarchs from the New York Yankees organization

- Helped Central Michigan to its first NCAA tournament bid in 24 years

- Owns a career 11.2 K/9 in affiliated ball

(PHOTO: Mark LoMoglio / Tampa Tarpons)

Dalton Moats

Dalton Moats

Left-hander

- Kansas City native; attended Park Hill High School

- Making his Monarchs debut after six seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays organization

- Earned a 3.60 ERA in 51 appearances with Triple-A Durham last year, a full run below the league average.

(Photo: Paxton Rembis / Durham Bulls)

Jalen Miller

Jalen Miller

Right-hander

- Joined the Monarchs at the close of last season, posting a 2.52 ERA over five games (regular season and playoffs)

- Former Baltimore Orioles prospect (2019)

- Born in Italy, played college ball at Mineral Area College in Missouri and Central Methodist University

Carlos Sanabria

Carlos Sanabria

Right-hander

- Former major leaguer (Houston Astros, 2020)

- Most recently pitched at the Triple-A level in the Royals organization

(Photo: Minda Haas Kuhlmann / Omaha Storm Chasers)

Jeff Singer

Jeff Singer

Left-hander

- Former major leaguer with Phillies in 2022

- Owns a 3.64 ERA in the minors, including a 1.42 ERA in the prestigious Arizona Fall League in 2016

Zach Matson

Zach Matson

Left-hander

- Native of the Kansas City area (born in Fayetteville)

- Pitched in Triple-A last season (Former Orioles, Rockies and Pirates prospect)

- Sports a 3.92 ERA and 11.1 K/9 in his pro career

(Photo: Adam Pintar / Indianapolis Indians)

Jackson McClelland

Jackson McClelland

Right-hander

- Pitched in Triple-A in his last pro season (former Blue Jays and Cubs prospect)

- Made two NCAA tournaments at Pepperdine

- Says he channels the "Mamba Mentality" on the mound

(Photo: Trenton Thunder)

Alex Valdez

Alex Valdez

Right-hander

- The Monarchs’ closer for the 2022 pennant race and postseason

- Posted 1.08 ERA over seven regular-season games with KC last year

- Known for his wipeout slider

Patrick Weigel

Patrick Weigel

Right-hander

- Former major leaguer (Braves, 2020 and Brewers, 2021)

- Working on a new cutter, says "it will be a big pitch for me going forward"

- College teammates with Monarchs first baseman Gio Brusa at the University of the Pacific

POSITION PLAYERS

Micker Adolfo

Micker Adolfo

Outfielder

- Former top-10 prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization

- Outfielder with plenty of pop in his bat and an excellent throwing arm

- Hit 15 homers and 18 doubles in 96 games with Triple-A Charlotte last season

(PHOTO: Laura Wolff / Charlotte Knights)

Gio Brusa

Gio Brusa

First Baseman

- Starter in the 2022 AAPB All-Star game with Lake Country; traded to the Monarchs on August 7

- Posted an .810 OPS last season

- Played at the Triple-A level in the Giants organization

Jacob Robson

Jacob Robson

Outfielder

- Former major leaguer (Detroit, 2021)

- Joined the Monarchs in August 2022, had a 1.034 OPS during the regular season

- Played for Team Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

STAFF

Joe Calfapietra

Joe Calfapietra

Field Manager
Bill Sobbe

Bill Sobbe

Hitting Coach, Third Base Coach
Frank White

Frank White

First Base Coach
Jared Bashaw

Jared Bashaw

Athletic Trainer
John West

John West

Clubhouse & Equipment Manager