Carlos Asuaje (5)
Position: Infield
Age: 23
Throws: Right
Bats: Left
This year: Is third among Eastern League second basemen offensively, with a .248 average/.702 OPS. A versatile player, Asuaje has also played third base and left field. Is 5 for 5 in steal attempts.
How obtained: 11th-round draft pick, 2013
William Cuevas (34)
Position: Pitcher
Age: 24
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
This year: Leads the Sea Dogs staff with an 8-5 record, which ties him for fourth in the league in wins. He also is among the leaders with a 3.40 ERA, and 80 strikeouts in 82 innings.
How obtained: International free agent, 2008
Marco Hernandez (7)
Position: Shortstop
Age: 22
Throws: Right
Bats: Left
This year: After a slow start because of an oblique injury, Hernandez has heated up and now leads the league in hitting with a .326 average (.832 OPS). His defense is also solidifying at short.
How obtained: Acquired from Cubs in December in Felix Doubront trade.
Robby Scott (29)
Position: Pitcher
Age: 25
Throws: Left
Bats: Both
This year: Making his second straight All-Star appearance, Scott continues his Cinderella story from being an undrafted player. His 1.90 ERA and 0.98 WHIP (walks/hits per inning) are among the league’s best.
How obtained: Nondrafted free agent, 2011
Jantzen Witte (16)
Position: Infield
Age: 25
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
This year: Among the team’s leading hitters at .283/.775. Although he is in the home run derby, Witte is more of a gap hitter with 25 doubles. He does have four home runs. Witte can play first or third base.
How obtained: 24th-round draft pick, 2013
Madison Younginer (31)
Position: Pitcher
Age: 24
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
This year: After three years as a starter, Younginer is in his third season of relief and is putting up the best numbers of his pro career: 2.79 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Since May, he’s allowed one earned run in 23 innings.
How obtained: Seventh-round draft pick, 2009
Billy McMillon (51)
Position: Manager
Age: 43
Dave Joppie (20)
Position: Hitting coach
Age: 49
Kevin Walker (33)
Position: Pitching coach
Age: 38
Joe Thurston (30)
Position: Coach
Age: 35
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