Teams obtain 2020 Atlantic League negotiating rights to former Bees players
(Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 6, 2019) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) today held a Player Dispersal Draft for ALPB clubs to obtain the 2020 Atlantic League negotiating rights to players whose ALPB rights were controlled by the New Britain Bees.
The Dispersal Draft began shortly after 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday following opening remarks from League President Rick White. Draft order was based on 2019 overall regular season won-loss record.
The draft consisted of three rounds, with additional picks following the first three optional. Results were reported live via the Atlantic League’s Twitter account (@AtlanticLg) and are as follows:
The following undrafted players will now become free agents (listed alphabetically):
| PLAYER |
POSITION |
Jed Bradley
|
Left-Handed Pitcher |
| Tyler Danish |
Right-Handed Pitcher |
| Wander Franco |
Infielder |
| Sam Gervacio |
Right-Handed Pitcher |
| Jared James |
Outfielder |
| Rainy Lara |
Right-Handed Pitcher |
| Ozzie Martinez |
Infielder |
| Brian Mayer |
Catcher |
| Carlos Ramirez |
Right-Handed Pitcher |
| Chris Reed |
Left-Handed Pitcher |
| Cory Riordan |
Right-Handed Pitcher |
| Zach Stewart |
Right-Handed Pitcher |
About The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
With eight teams in the Mid-Atlantic and Texas, the ALPB is a leader in baseball innovation and a player gateway to Major League Baseball. Through its exclusive partnership with MLB, the Atlantic League tests Major League Baseball rules and equipment initiatives. The Atlantic League has sent over 950 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 42 million fans to its affordable, family-friendly ballparks throughout its 22-year history.
For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.
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