Rome Braves Program Vol. 3

Rome Braves Program Vol. 3

MAY 10-15, 2022

Don’t Blink You might miss a home run by one of the Sally League’s leading sluggers Landon Stephens Featured Story: Take a Walk with Rome Skipper Kanekoa Texeira and Coach Bobby Moore

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Walk This Way: A Journey with Kanekoa Texeira and Bobby Moore FEATURED STORY

8 Winston-Salem Roster

9 Rome Braves Roster

10 Rome Braves Photo Roster

12 Group Tickets

13 Tradin’ Post Item of the Homestand

PLAY ALONG DURING THE GAME Answers revealed in the 5th inning

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Walk This Way: A Journey with Kanekoa Texeira and Bobby Moore by Justin Franklin

If you just so happen to find yourself out for an earlymorning stroll through the walking trails at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia and pass two grown men decked out in Braves gear, you did not just encounter two Rome Braves super fans. Or maybe you did, but there is a better chance you just passed Rome Braves field manager Kanekoa Texeira and long-time coach Bobby Moore. For the last few months, Texeira and Moore have been showing up to the office and hitting the trails first thing in the morning. Beginning just outside the clubhouse doors at AdventHealth Stadium, the trail takes the two all the way through Ridge Fer- ry Park and alongside the Oostanaula

River and looping back around to the east parking lot of the stadium.

The origin of these walks begins a few months back and is sparked by a World Champion mindset. While at Spring Training this year in North Port, Florida, Texeira joined a walk- ing club with Atlanta Braves manag- er Brian Snitker. Texeira describes it as “A couple of gentlemen who have been in the game for a long time, that have a little group who meet up and go walking from about five to six in the morning.” It is said that walk- ing is the best exercise a person can do. Health professionals all over the world recommend walking to people

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of all ages due to the physical benefits walking provides. For Texeira however, the benefits go far beyond the realm of physical health. Life in the minor leagues is tough. There are a lot of long road trips, lots of early mornings, and even more late nights. From late March to late October, players and coaches alike go through one of the most grueling schedules in all of sports. Going months without seeing their actual family, coaches and teammates become like family. So naturally, you look after your family. That’s why when Texeira got to Rome prior to the 2022 season, he extended a not so optional coach Bobby Moore. “I told Bobby ‘I love you too much, I need you to live forever. So get your butt up and walk.’”. So, Moore fully committed to the plan, and got his own walking stick fully equipped with a functioning compass. “It hurt at first.” Moore said. “I wasn’t used to it. I used to come into the of- fice and just do paperwork or sit on the computer, but now I’ve got this stick and it actually helps. It’s good. It helps my stamina when I’m throwing batting practice and hitting ground balls – you know, doing my job.” Moore adds that most importantly, “I’m pleasing the manager. I want to be his best friend.” Texeira notes the importance of falling into a routine, especially amid a 132- game season. “It’s hard to fall into a routine, though. In spring training, ev- erything starts at the same time every day. You kind of fall into that routine, but then when the season starts it changes a little bit. Day games, road games, all of that.” However, as vary- ing as the minor league schedule

is, Moore and Texeira have vowed to stay true to their morning walks and the time of reflection it allows. Texeira says “This time right here, every day, 9:30. It isn’t going to change.” Moore agrees that a routine is important and finds that a morning walk is the per- fect time to reflect on the game from the night before. “It makes it easy. We get up early anyway and we’re here at nine in the morning, so we just walk and talk. Good things and bad things that happen in the game, who we’re facing, how we need to prepare, the players, all of it.” Much like the players, coaches take the game extremely personal. Coaches and managers want to put their play- ers in a position to succeed, and some- times after a rough game, a morning walk can sometimes be just what the doctor ordered. “We vent sometimes.” Moore says. “We should’ve done this, why didn’t we do this, stuff like that. We take it personal sometimes be- cause we care about the players. It makes it fun.” There have been several interesting moments during Texeira and Moore’s walks, along with different guests from week to week. Several of the Rome Braves players themselves have joined in on Texeira and Moore’s walks. Infielder Beau Philip has been one of the reoccurring guests on the morn- ing strolls. Bobby and Tex also acci- dentally found themselves at the tail end of an early morning 5K run that was taking place in the park just a few weeks back. So, while everyone is get- ting their exercise, Texeira and Moore are building relationships within their team and community.

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Despite not having long and decorated playing careers themselves, both Tex- eira and Moore believe that they are right where they are supposed to be: Rome, Georgia. Throughout their time together on and off the field, Texeira and Moore have created bonds that will last much longer than their time in the game. Both believe that their daily walks and conversations will not only better their coaching ability but also better them as a person. Texeira believes that the relationships you build off the field translate to the suc- cess you see on the field. “Team bond- ing is a big thing in baseball now, you know? If you’ve got one bad horse that doesn’t want to mingle, you’ll separate the whole team chemistry.” With the popularity of Tex and Bobby’s walking club and the on-field success from the team, it is safe to say that the 2022

Rome Braves squad have solid rela- tionships from top to bottom, and it starts with daily walks with the man- ager.

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What is your favorite place to eat in Rome, GA? Tex: I can tell you that Bobby’s favorite place is Wendy’s. Dave’s double, fries, and a coke. Bobby: With cheese. Tex: For me, I crush Jerusalem Grill. That place for some reason just gets my tastebuds going, man. Shout out to Jerusalem Grill. What is your favorite place to eat out- side of Rome? Bobby: Oh you’re gonna take me back to Cincinnati. Where I’m from, where all my family is from. Gotta go with Sky Line Chili. A lot of people don’t know about it or don’t like it, but that’s what I grew up on. Tex: For me, it’d be this place called Side Street Inn in Hawaii. Unreal Ha- waiian food. My wife knows as soon as I get home, it’s Side Street Inn time. Not gonna lie I crush it. If you could have dinner with anybody, who would it be? Bobby: It’s gotta be my family. But if I’m by myself I’d say Texi. And I’m not just saying that because he’s here. I mean it, we bond well together. Tex: For me, I’d say Bob Marley. I loved that dude since I was a kid. We share a birthday. I love reggae music, coming from Hawaii that’s kind of our choice of music. I just loved the way that dude was. Just trying to make the world a better place. I wish I could have had lunch with him. Bobby: See I didn’t know you meant famous people like that. See if you had said famous like that I would’ve went with my boy, Pete Rose. Charlie Hustle. I watched him a lot growing up as a kid and just loved the way he played the game.

Tex: I thought you were gonna say Charlie Wilson. Bobby: “Nah, I’d have to start singing if I did that. What is your favorite genre of music, Bobby? Bobby: Oh that’s a great question. Tex: Bobby is a walking Juke Box. Bobby: That’s a stumper for me, but I’d have to go with – and I know this may sound crazy- but Michael Jackson. Off The Wall and all that stuff. Great en- tertainer. I loved watching him dance and sing and do his thing. So, Michael Jackson. What is your favorite movie? Bobby: Shooter. I like Shooter, with Wahlberg. Action. Goof movie. Tex: I got too many movies. Can I say pass? I’m gonna say pass. What is your spirit animal? Bobby: Dang. I got two dogs, so I’ll go with dog. Tex: I’m gonna go with a white tiger, man. Those things are rare. Bobby: So are my dogs. What is your go-to gas station snack? Tex: Mine is beef jerky. Bobby: I’m a beef jerky guy, but what are those things called? The long stick things. With meat in them. Tex: Taquitos? Bobby: That’s it. What he said. I like those things. Is a hot dog a sandwich? Tex: I say no. A hot dog is a hot dog, a sandwich is a sandwich. Bobby: Yeah a hot dog is not a sand- wich to me. In Cincinnati we call hot dogs Coneys, and a Coney is not a sandwich.

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WINSTON-SALEM DASH Manager: Lorenzo Buddy Coaches: Nicky Delmonico, Danny Farquhar, Carson Wooten, Dan Morrison

PITCHERS Amaya, Luis

NO.

B/T L/L

HT

WT 160 180 215 180 175 205 195 190 150 190 215 170 201 195

DOB

18

5' 11"

8/26/98 04/13/98 10/22/97 03/02/97 11/13/00 11/06/97 01/31/96 03/05/97 02/28/98 03/24/99 01/02/97 11/03/97 09/26/97 08/11/00 12/15/97 12/19/97

Bradford, Cooper

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R/R 5' 11" R/R 6' 0" R/R 6' 5" R/R 6' 1"

Cable, Zach

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Carranza, Isaiah Dalquist, Andrew Ellard, Fraser Jeans, Trey Madrigal, Ty Moncada, Luis Mikel, Jordan Patel, Karan Perez, Wilber Solesky, Chase Thompson, Matthew

24 25

31 14 16

L/L

6' 4"

L/L 5' 10"

L/L L/L

6' 0" 6' 1"

38 27 20 29

R/R 6' 5" R/R 6' 0" R/R 6' 2" R/R 6' 3" R/R 6' 3" R/R 6' 3" R/R 5' 10"

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6

Valles, Jesus Vannelle, Vince

26

178

9

202

CATCHERS Fish, Keegan

NO.

B/T

HT

WT 190 225 203 WT 170 185 195 187 185 190

DOB

15

S/R 5' 11" R/R 6' 1" R/R 5' 10"

09/19/99 09/08/99

Hackenberg, Adam

28 32

Osik, Tyler

11/15/96

INFIELDERS Castillo, Moises

NO.

B/T

HT

DOB

7 8

R/R 6' 1" R/R 6' 3" R/R 6' 1" R/R 6' 0"

07/14/99 11/10/97 12/5/99 04/09/97 02/18/99 03/12/02

Curbelo, Luis

Goosenberg, Shawn Matthews, Jason

22 36

Mendoza, Harvin

19 10

L/L

6' 2"

Ramos, Bryan

R/R 6' 2"

OUTFIELDERS

NO.

B/T L/L L/L L/L L/L

HT

WT

DOB

Colas, Oscar

23

6' 1" 6' 2" 6' 3" 6' 0"

209 180 180 167 180

09/17/98 01/16/98 05/31/00 07/27/99 12/01/99

Ellis, Duke

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Mieses, Luis Tatum, Terrell Weaver, Caberea

13

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R/R 6' 3"

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ROME BRAVES Manager: Kanekoa Texeira Coaches: Wes McGuire, Danny Santiesteban, Bobby Moore, Jesus Aviles, Joe Powell

PITCHERS Barger, Alec De Avila, Luis Dodd, Dylan Dum, Benjamin

NO.

B/T

HT

WT 201 215 210 215 210 210 215 210 205 205 227 230

DOB

30 34 38 59 58 32 26 45 20 49 54

R/R 6' 2"

03/24/98 05/29/01 06/06/98 09/30/96 07/06/97 02/02/00 03/12/96 04/14/00 04/21/98 04/10/01 07/24/98 01/27/97 06/22/99 06/21/98 07/05/98 01/20/98

L/L L/L

5' 9" 6' 2"

L/R 6' 0" R/R 6' 1" R/R 6' 5"

Freure, R.J.

Hoffmann, Andrew McSteen, Jake Munoz, Roddery

R/L

6' 0"

R/R 6' 2" L/R 6' 3" R/R 6' 3"

Riley, Trey

Salinas, Royber Santos, Lisandro Schwab, Davis Smith, Austin

L/L L/L

6' 1" 6' 4"

37

12

R/R 6' 4" R/R 6' 6" R/R 6' 4" L/R 6' 4"

210

Spain, Dylan

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205 185 215

Van Buren, Malcolm

23 22

Yeager, Justin

CATCHERS Tolve, Tyler Valdes, Javier

NO.

B/T

HT

WT

DOB

55

L/R 6' 1" R/R 5' 10"

200 205

07/16/00 11/19/98

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INFIELDERS Bunnell, Cade

NO.

B/T

HT

WT 190 210 220 212 170 200 204 WT 180 215 185

DOB

4

L/R 6' 0" R/R 6' 3" L/R 6' 3" R/R 6' 3" L/R 5' 10" R/R 6' 0" R/R 6' 2"

05/14/97 01/05/01 03/06/99 02/19/00 12/23/98 10/23/98 03/15/98

Grissom, Vaughn

15

Horne, Bryson

9

Malloy, Justyn-Henry

24

Milligan, Cody

2 8

Philip, Beau

Stephens, Landon

18

OUTFIELDERS Campbell, Drew

NO.

B/T L/L

HT

DOB

11

5' 11"

11/10/97

Carter, Willie

14 19

R/R 6' 0" L/R 6' 1"

04/08/97 06/01/98 11/23/99

Pearson, Jacob

Robinson, Christian

25

L/L

6' 2"

211

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ROME BRAVES COACHES

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Wes McGuire Pitching Coach

Danny Santiesteban Hitting Coach

Bobby Moore Assistant Coach

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Kanekoa Texeira Manager

Jesus Aviles Athletic Trainer

Joe Powell Strength + Conditioning

Angel Piva Clubhouse Manager

ROME BRAVES ROSTER as of 05/10/22

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4

7

8

9

Cody Milligan Infielder

Cade Bunnell Infielder

Dylan Spain Pitcher

Beau Philip Infielder

Bryson Horne Infielder

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ROME BRAVES ROSTER as of 05/10/22

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12

14

15

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Drew Campbell Outfielder

Austin Smith Pitcher

Willie Carter Outfielder

Vaughn Grissom Infielder

Javier Valdes Pitcher

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19

20

22

23

Landon Stephens Pitcher

Jacob Pearson Outfielder

Trey Riley Pitcher

Justin Yeager Pitcher

Malcolm Van Buren Pitcher

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25

26

30

32

Justyn-Henry Malloy Outfielder

Christian Robinson Outfielder

Jake McSteen Pitcher

Alec Barger Pitcher

Andrew Hoffmann Pitcher

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37

38

45

49

Luis De Avila Pitcher

Davis Schwab Pitcher

Dylan Dodd Pitcher

Roddery Muñoz Pitcher

Royber Salinas Pitcher

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58

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Lisandro Santos Pitcher

Tyler Tolve Catcher

R.J. Fruere Pitcher

Ben Dum Pitcher

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GROUP TICKETS

307 306 305

Pressbox

309 308

304 Jumbo Suite

311 310

Boardroom Suite

Terrace

314

301

201

200 202

203

204

206

205

208

207

100 102

210

101

209

103

104

106

105

Gate 6

108

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107

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110

Awa

109

112

Bubba’s BBQ Barn

111

113

Marina

115

117

Picnic Pavilion

Kids Zone

Suzuki Showcase

The Terrace

Suites

The newly renovated Terrace is set to debut for the 2022 season. The Terrace is the most exclusive area at the stadium. Terrace parties include a 90-minute pre-game buffet inside a climate-controlled area with full bar service available. The Terrace also offers your guests one of the best views in the stadium.

An evening in a Rome Braves luxury suite is the perfect way to watch the Rome Braves at AdventHealth Stadium. In fact, a luxury suite is much more than a night of exciting ac- tion-packed entertainment. It’s Rome’s most exclusive opportunity to entertain your clients, employees, family and friends.

Picnics

Parade of Champions

Perfect for large company outings, Picnics in- clude a 90-minute pre-game buffet and a re- served Box Level ticket for each guest. Unique compared to other group areas, there’s no limit on how big your party may be.

Any group reaching one of three reward tiers will be invited to parade around the warning track during pre-game festivities and the Rome Braves will make a donation per the reward program back to your organization.

Suzuki Showcase

Birthday Parties

A covered private party area in Right Field is the perfect place to celebrate little league team parties or birthday parties! With picnic table seating and a grassy-berm area, it’s the perfect area for all to play. Reserve your date today and let the children celebrate.

Celebrate your birthday with the Rome Braves! Enjoy the game with three reserved picnic ta- bles, cake, and the opportunity to eat it too! We’ll even get the entire crowd to sing happy birthday on your special day. National Anthem Packages Does your choir, class, or church group want to perform the national anthem? Groups of 50 or more will receive a discount when booking through our group line!

Picnics

Perfect for large groups who don’t need the amenities of a group area. Discounts are based on how many tickets are purchased.

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Under Armor Rome Braves Tee

The newly renovated Terrace is set to debut for the 2022 season. The Terrace is the most exclusive area at the stadium. Terrace parties include a 90-minute pre-game buffet inside a climate-controlled area with full bar service available. The Terrace also offers your guests one of the best views in the stadium.