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Goldeyes Sign Former Fourth Round Pick

Jason Young • January 29, 2025

Photo Credit: Rob Lynn/Altoona Curve


WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of right-handed starting pitcher Aaron Shortridge.

 

Shortridge was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, California). He played five seasons in their system, reaching the Class-AAA level on two occasions.

 

The 27-year-old spent the majority of last season with the Class-AAA International League’s Indianapolis Indians, where he posted a 3-4 record with a 5.18 earned run average in 12 appearances.

 

In 2023, Shortridge went 11-8 in 27 starts for the Class-AA Eastern League’s Altoona Curve, with a pair of complete games.

 

The native of Santa Rosa, California has compiled a career record of 28-23 with a 4.07 ERA in 96 games (87 starts). His strikeouts per nine innings rate is 7.6 and his strikeout to walk ratio is 2.65.

 

“This is a big pickup for us,” said manager Logan Watkins. “Aaron has shown throughout his career that he’s a highly successful starting pitcher. He’s played at the higher affiliated levels and has always been effective. He will only strengthen what is already a solid starting rotation.” 

 

Winnipeg now has 15 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 Dayson Croes

OF Roby Enríquez

IF Jake Guenther

RHP Marshall Kasowski

LHP Mitchell Lambson

OF Max Murphy

OF Tanner O’Tremba

RHP Aaron Shortridge

LHP Tasker Strobel

OF Braxton Turner

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 December 17, 2024
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By Jason Young December 14, 2024
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By 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.
By Jason Young December 9, 2024
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing of infielder Ramón Bramasco Monday. Bramasco (pronounced bruh-MAW-sco) joined the Goldeyes in April after two seasons with the Cancún-based Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican Baseball League. In 77 games with the Goldeyes, the 27-year-old hit .286 with 12 doubles, four home runs, 38 runs batted in, and 11 stolen bases. Bramasco played all four infield positions in 2024, including 48 games at third base and 20 at shortstop. Over the 2022 and 2023 campaigns, Bramasco appeared in 78 contests for Quintana Roo, compiling a .222 batting average with four doubles, two home runs, and 22 RBIs. The native of Bellflower, California attended the University of Washington (Seattle, Washington), where he played three seasons (2019-21). Bramasco hit .275 with 21 doubles, four triples, and 46 RBIs in 111 games for the Huskies. Getting Ramón back was a big priority this off season,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins . “Defensively, he and Andy Armstrong made up the best left side of the infield in the league last year. Couple that with Ramón’s professionalism and his ability to get on base at a high clip he brings a lot of positives to our team this season.” Winnipeg now has seven 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 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 the Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.
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