Adam Ottavino  |  Relief Pitcher

Northeastern career:  2004-06
Drafted:  2006  |  First round (30th overall)  |  St. Louis Cardinals
Current team:  Colorado Rockies
Major league statistics:  Adam Ottavino 

2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• Ottavino made 41 relief appearances for Colorado during the first half of the season, finishing 10 games. His 41 relief outings are tied with the Rockies' primary closer, Wade Davis, for the second most on the staff.
• Through 44 and one-third innings pitched, the right-hander boasts a 1.62 ERA, which is on pace to become the lowest single-season ERA during Ottavino's seven-year tenure with Colorado.
• Ottavino leads the Rockies' relievers in strikeouts (67) and opposing batting average (.158). He is also one of two Colorado pitchers with a sub-1.00 WHIP (0.92).
 
STATE OF THE CLUB
• Postseason chances are optimistic for the Rockies, who closed the first half of the season with a 51-45 record. Colorado trails both the National League West and Wild Card races by two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, respectively.
• The Rockies rode a five-game winning streak into the All-Star break and will resume the back half of the season on Friday, when they begin a three-game road series against their divisional rival, Arizona.

Jason Vosler  |  Third Baseman

Northeastern career:  2012-14
Drafted:  2014  |  16th round (469th overall)  |  Chicago Cubs
Current team:  Iowa Cubs
Affiliation (class):  Chicago Cubs (AAA)
Minor league statistics:  Jason Vosler
 
2017-18 OFFSEASON
• Vosler began the 2018 season by accepting his invitation to compete on the Chicago Cubs' spring training roster. He made 21 appearances for the Cubs within the Cactus League.
 
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• On June 25, Vosler was promoted from the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA) to the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA).
• Prior to his promotion, Vosler made 66 appearances with the Smokies, hitting .238 while totaling 33 runs, 18 doubles, 12 homers, and 46 RBIs.
• Since joining Iowa, he has hit .250 and slugged .476 across 23 games, registering four doubles, five homers, and 17 RBIs.
 
STATE OF THE CLUB
• Iowa is looking to bounce back from a tough start to its Pacific Coast League schedule. As of July 20, the Cubs sit fourth in the American Northern division with their 35-62 record.
 

Aaron Civale  |  Starting Pitcher

Northeastern career:  2014-16
Drafted:  2016  |  Third round (92nd overall )  |  Cleveland Indians
Current team:  Akron RubberDucks
Affiliation (class):  Cleveland Indians (AA)
Minor league statistics:  Aaron Civale
 
2017-18 OFFSEASON
• Civale was promoted from the Lynchburg Hillcats (Class A+) to the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA), marking his third promotion within the Cleveland Indians organization since making his professional debut in June 2016.

2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• The right-hand ace has started 14 games for Akron, sporting a 5-2 record, 2.92 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP across 74 innings pitched.
• Civale's 56 strikeouts rank as the third most among the RubberDucks' hurlers.
• As of July 20, Civale has thrown 225 career strikeouts against 34 walks (6.62 strikeout-to-walk ratio).
 
STATE OF THE CLUB
• Akron houses the best record in the Eastern League (57-40) and leads the Western division by five games ahead of Altoona.
 

Dustin Hunt  |  Relief Pitcher

Northeastern career:  2014-16
Drafted:  2016  |  10th round (307th overall)  |  Houston Astros
Current team:  Inland Empire 66ers
Affiliation (class):  Los Angeles Angels (A+)
Minor League Baseball statistics:  Dustin Hunt
 
2017-18 OFFSEASON
• After being released by the Houston Astros' organization in August 2017, Hunt signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels, with whom he participated during extended spring training.

2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• On June 8, Hunt was assigned to the Inland Empire 66ers – the Angels' Class A Advanced affiliate. He made two relief appearances for Inland Empire before being placed on the disabled list, logging six strikeouts, a 3.00 ERA, and a .182 opposing batting average.

STATE OF THE CLUB
• Inland Empire (47-51 overall) is off to a 14-14 start during the second half of the California League season. The 66ers finished the first half with a 33-37 record - two games behind the first-half South Division winner, Rancho Cucamonga.
 

Brian Christian  |  Relief Pitcher

Northeastern career:  2015-18
Signed:  June 12, 2018  |  Arizona Diamondbacks
Current team:  Hillsboro Hops
Affiliation (class):  Arizona Diamondbacks (A-)
Minor league statistics:  Brian Christian
 
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• Christian signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 12 and was assigned to the franchise's Class A Short Season affiliate, the Hillsboro Hops.
• He has made six relief appearances and thrown 13 innings for Hillsboro, winning two decisions while tossing 11 strikeouts against no walks.
• Christian boats a 3.46 ERA, .224 opposing batting average, and a 0.85 WHIP.

STATE OF THE CLUB
• The Hops own the best record in the Northwest League at 22-12 and lead the South division by three games ahead of Boise.
 

Charlie McConnell  |  Outfielder

Northeastern career:  2016-18
Drafted:  2018  |  13th round (388th overall)  |  Seattle Mariners
Current team:  Everett AquaSox
Affiliation (class):  Seattle Mariners (A-)
Minor League Baseball statistics:  Charlie McConnell
 
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• After being selected by the Seattle Mariners during the 13th round of the 2018 MLB Draft, McConnell was assigned to the organization's Class A Short Season affiliate, the Everett AquaSox.
• Through 28 appearances with Everett, he is hitting .231 while amassing two doubles, two home runs, and seven RBIs. He has also crossed the plate 13 times.

STATE OF THE CLUB
• Everett (18-16) narrowly leads the Northwest League's North division by one game ahead of Vancouver.
 

Max Burt  |  Third Baseman

Northeastern career:  2015-18
Drafted:  2018  |  28th round (847th overall)  |  New York Yankees
Current Team:  Pulaski Yankees
Affiliation (class):  New York Yankees (Rookie)
Minor League Baseball statistics:  Max Burt

2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• After being selected by the New York Yankees during the 28th round of the 2018 MLB Draft, Burt was assigned to the franchise's Rookie affiliate, the Pulaski Yankees.
• Since joining Pulaski, Burt has made 23 appearances, hit .321, scored 12 runs, powered five doubles and two triples, registered 14 RBIs, and swiped four bases.
 
STATE OF THE CLUB
• With its 13-16 record, Pulaski ranks fourth in the Appalachian League's East division, trailing first-place Bluefield by six games.
 

James Mulry  |  Relief Pitcher

Northeastern career:  2013-16
Signed:  Feb. 21, 2017 | Ottawa Champions
Current Team (League):  Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League)
Frontier League statistics:  James Mulry
 
2017-18 OFFSEASON
• Coming off his 2017 season with the Ottawa Champions of the Can-Am League, Mulry was signed by the Schaumburg Boomers on Feb. 14.

2018 HIGHLIGHTS
• Mulry debuted with Schaumburg on May 13 and has since made 24 relief appearances for the Boomers - tied for the most on the club.
• The left-hander possesses a 3-0 record and 2.42 ERA while tossing 24 strikeouts across his 22 and one-third innings pitched.

STATE OF THE CLUB
• Schaumburg finds itself in the midst of a competitive East Division race within the Frontier League. The Boomers (30-26) trail first-place Joliet – and the league's best record – by two and a half games.