
Two of the top relievers in the American League, RHP
Lou Trivino (Slippery Rock, Quakertown Blazers) of the
Oakland A’s and LHP
Tim Mayza (Millersville, Quakertown Blazers) of the
Toronto Blue Jays top the list of ACBL alumni preparing for the 2022 season. Trivino led the A’s with 22 saves while holding opponents to a .216 average while Mayza was the hold leader for the Blue Jays with nineteen and posted a 0.98 WHIP.
Frank Schwindel (St. John’s, Riverhead) took over first base for the
Chicago Cubs after Anthony Rizzo was sent to the
New York Yankees before the July 31 trade deadline. Schwindel posted a .326 average with fourteen home runs and 43 RBI for the Cubs.
Nick Ahmed (UConn, Westhampton Aviators), a two time gold glove winner, returns for his ninth season at shortstop for the
Arizona Diamondbacks.
OF
Josh Palacios (Auburn, Staten Island Tide),
Toronto Blue Jays, RHP
Ron Marinaccio (Delaware, Trenton Generals),
New York Yankees, RHP
Justin Topa (LIU, Southampton),
Milwaukee Brewers, and catcher
Seby Zavala (San Diego St. Riverhead),
Chicago White Sox are on 40-man rosters and competing for a spot on the Opening Day rosters.
RHP
Nick Tropeano (Stony Brook, Riverhead) and RHP
Casey Lawrence (Albright, Kutztown Rockies) are non-roster invitees for the
Texas Rangers and
Toronto Blue Jays respectively. These veteran relievers are also vying for a spot on the 25-man rosters.