Four former Lake Monsters recently traded from the Nationals to the Athletics are part of Baseball America's Top 10 Oakland prospects: #2 Brad Peacock, #4 AJ Cole, #7 Derek Norris and #10 Tom Milone. 2011 outfielder Aaron Shipman was named Best Athlete in Oakland Organization.
Farrell Distributing and the Lake Monsters teamed up to raise money during the 2011 season to give back to those who gave so much for us. Now through Budweiser's Folds of Honor Foundation, they will be giving away two (2) $5,000 scholarships to eligible applicants.
Ever wanted to throw out a first pitch? The Lake Monsters are giving their fans the chance to purchase a first pitch opportunity before a game next season, along with special holiday items for sale here on the team website and the retail store at the top of the King Street Ferry Dock.
Rick Magnante, who returns as Lake Monsters manager in 2012, recently was lead instructor at a MLB International Elite Camp in Cape Town, South Africa for Africa's top young players. Magnante managed the South Africa National Team in the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classics.
Five six-game homestands and a quartet of two-game series highlight the 2012 home season for the defending Stedler Division champion Lake Monsters, the team annouced today. The 2012 season opens on Monday, June 18th at historic Centennial Field vs. Tri-City.
MiLB.com is looking at the Minor League systems for each of the 30 Major League teams and recently looked at the Oakland Athletics, the Major League affiliate of the Lake Monsters. Vermont's Jeff Urlaub got an honorable mention for top reliever.