Jared’s signing with the Rockies comes on the heels of his excellent stint pitching for Caribes de Anzoategui in the Venezuelan Winter League after not pitching since his release by the Houston Astros during Spring Training. During their regular season, Jared had a 3.29 ERA in 29.2 IP as starter, short relief and long relief. He stepped it up a notch in the post-season Round Robin Tournament and had an ERA of 3.24 with 12 K in 15.1 IP and only walked 3. He also started Game 2 of the post-season and earned the W by going 5.2 strong innings, 0 R, 5 K and 0 BB.

Jared was originally drafted by the Padres in the 31st round of the 2002 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of San Jacinto College. In 2005, he was named the California League Pitcher of the Year, and he made his Major League debut in 2008.

Mike was originally drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 41st round of the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft, and drafted again in 2009 in the 15th round by the Indians. He was one of the top JUCO pitchers in the country while starring for Palm Beach (FL) Community College.

Mike finished his Rookie League year in 2009 with a 3.74 ERA in 10 G, while racking up 41 SO in 34 IP and only 10 BB. In 2010, he pitched at both the Short-season and Low A levels and had a combined 3.18 ERA. In 2011, Mike once again dominated at the Low A level, going 5-5, 2.83 ERA, 84 SO, 13 BB in 83 IP. For his efforts, Mike was named to the Mid-Season All-Star Team. Subsequently, he was promoted to the High-A club, where he finished out the remainder of the season.

We are looking forward to a huge 2012 season from Mike!!

Jake was originally drafted by the Giants as a SS out of Indiana University in the 33rd of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft. However, the Giants and pitching coordinator Dick Tidrow envisioned that Jake would be more valuable on the mound, similar to former All-Star closer Joe Nathan. So far, their vision has proved to be correct.

In 2010, in his first full season as a pitcher, Jake led all Northwest League relievers by averaging 11.3 K per 9 IP. He had an ERA of 2.95 in 37.0 IP, 46 SO and only 8 BB. His fastball consistently hit 94-95 mph, and he showed solid command of a curveball, slider and change-up. In 2011, Jake ended his season at High-A San Jose with an ERA of 4.74 in 76.0 IP, 71 SO, 24 BB. However, Jake flourished once he was named closer for the 2nd half of the season: 10 SV, 3.07 ERA in 29.1 IP, 32 SO, 6 BB, .231 OPP AVG.

We are looking forward to Spring Training to see Jake pick up where he left off, and are excited to watch him progress into a Major League pitcher. Good luck, Jake!!

Jared was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 31st round of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft out of San Jacinto College, and was named California League “Pitcher of the Year” in 2005. On May 24, 2008, Jared made his Major League debut for the Padres. Shortly thereafter, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Korean pitcher Cha Seung Baek.

Jared spent 2009 with Seattle’s Triple-A and Double-A affiliates, and spent 2010 with the Houston Astros’ Triple-A and Double-A affiliates.

Sing, who played for the independent Sioux Falls Pheasants in 2010, also holds the American Association single-season record for HR (27) and the record for single-season SLG (.702). Over the past four (4) seasons playing independent ball, Brandon has averaged 24 HR, 80 RBI, 29 2b, and a .300 avg.

Brandon was a 20th round draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in the 1999 MLB Amateur Draft.