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Goldeyes Acquire, Sign First Baseman Guenther

Jason Young • December 11, 2024

Photo Credit: Lake Erie Crushers



WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Wednesday the acquisition and signing of first baseman Jake Guenther.

 

Guenther was obtained from the Frontier League’s Lake Erie Crushers November 20 in exchange for a player to be named later

 

The 27-year-old hit .272 for the Crushers last season, with 16 doubles, four home runs, and 37 runs batted in.

 

Guenther was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas).

 

After one season in the Rays’ system, Guenther was signed by the Texas Rangers, with whom he played two seasons at the Class-A Advanced level with the South Atlantic League’s Hickory Crawdads.

 

The native of Oshkosh, Wisconsin batted .344 for the Pioneer League’s Missoula PaddleHeads in 2023, with eight home runs and 77 RBIs.

 

“Jake is a guy I’ve had on my radar for a while,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins. “He was at TCU when I was with Cleburne, so he was someone we considered signing but it didn’t end up happening. I’m happy to see he’s had a successful start to his professional career and our paths are finally crossing in Winnipeg. Fans should expect a plus defender coupled with a good, competitive approach at the plate.” 

 

Winnipeg now has eight players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26.

 

2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings

 

OF Evan Alexander

IF Edwin Arroyo

RHP Landen Bourassa

IF Ramón Bramasco

IF Jake Guenther

RHP Marshall Kasowski

OF Tanner O’Tremba

RHP Ryder Yakel

 

The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.

 

For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.


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By Jason Young November 26, 2024
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WINNIPEG, MB –The Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation is accepting funding requests from registered children’s charities in Manitoba, beginning Friday, November 15 through Monday, December 16 for monies generated during the 2024 American Association season. Funds raised during the 2024 season are available to registered children’s charities within Manitoba. All requests must be submitted online via the application below , and should include the nature of the organization, the specific amount being requested, and the intended use of funds. Since its inception in 1995, the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation has raised and distributed more than $3 million to children’s charities in Manitoba. Revenue sources include the Field of Dreams Foundation annual golf tournament, fan donations, the Fillmore Riley LLP Ks for Kids program, the Sonia’s Stand Radar Pitching Booth, memorabilia auctions, and the sale of 50/50 tickets during home games at Blue Cross Park. Applications may be submitted by visiting goldey.es/47ts6d4 or by using the form below. The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets .
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