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Bird Watching


Yesterday was our annual “Bird Watching” event at AutoZone Park. The event allows the fans the opportunity to check out the team and get to know its players and coaches at their first practice.

Overall, a great turnout and an even better practice.

The Redbirds open the season at Oklahoma City on April 5, but return for the first game of 2012 at AutoZone Park to host Oklahoma City on Friday, April 13. Make sure to come by for the home opener for the unveiling of the new 60×60 HD video board!

Here are some sights from Bird Watching:

Shortstop Ryan Jackson fielding ground balls.

 

 

Third baseman Zack Cox taking batting practice.

Outfielder Adron Chambers fielding fly balls in left field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

First baseman Matt Adams takes time out to sign some autographs for fans.

Rockey greeting fans on the concourse.

 

 

Rockey showing fans to their seats.

The 2012 Redbirds Opening Day Roster


Managers & Coaches
Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt DOB Status
Ron Warner Manager R R 6′ 3″ 220 12-02-1968 Active
Mark Budaska Batting Coach S L 6′ 0″ 180 12-27-1952 Active
Blaise Ilsley Pitching Coach L L 6′ 1″ 195 04-09-1964 Active
Pitchers
Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt DOB Status MLB 40-man
Nick Additon P R L 6′ 5″ 215 12-16-1987 Active No
Brian Broderick P R R 6′ 6″ 205 09-01-1986 Active No
Barret Browning P L L 6′ 2″ 205 12-28-1984 Active No
Maikel Cleto P R R 6′ 3″ 235 05-01-1989 Active Yes
Brandon Dickson P R R 6′ 5″ 190 11-03-1984 Active Yes
Chuckie Fick P R R 6′ 5″ 185 11-20-1985 Active Yes
Joe Kelly P R R 6′ 1″ 185 06-09-1988 Active No
Victor Marte P R R 6′ 2″ 255 11-08-1980 Active No
Shelby Miller P R R 6′ 3″ 195 10-10-1990 Active No
Adam Reifer P R R 6′ 2″ 195 06-03-1986 Active Yes
Eduardo Sanchez P R R 5′ 11″ 170 02-16-1989 Active Yes
R.J. Swindle P L L 6′ 3″ 190 07-07-1983 Active No
Jess Todd P R R 5′ 11″ 210 04-20-1986 Active No
Catchers
Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt DOB Status MLB 40-man
Bryan Anderson C L R 6′ 1″ 200 12-16-1986 Active Yes
Steven Hill C R R 5′ 11″ 200 03-14-1985 Active No
Infielders
Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt DOB Status MLB 40-man
Matt Adams 1B L R 6′ 3″ 230 08-31-1988 Active No
Zack Cox 3B L R 6′ 0″ 215 05-09-1989 Active Yes
Jermaine Curtis DH R R 5′ 11″ 190 07-10-1987 Active No
Mark Hamilton 1B L L 6′ 4″ 220 07-29-1984 Active Yes
Ryan Jackson SS R R 6′ 3″ 180 05-10-1988 Active No
Pete Kozma 2B R R 6′ 0″ 170 04-11-1988 Active Yes
Eugenio Velez 2B S R 6′ 1″ 170 05-16-1982 Active No
Outfielders
Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt DOB Status MLB 40-man
Amaury Cazana OF R R 6′ 1″ 210 09-02-1978 Active No
Adron Chambers CF L L 5′ 10″ 185 10-08-1986 Active Yes
Chris Swauger OF L L 6′ 0″ 195 08-11-1986 Active No

12 days till …


… you can get: Chicken tenders and fries, deep-fried catfish and hushpuppies, foot-long corn dogs, grilled cheeseburgers, black bean vegetarian burgers, foot-long franks, grilled chicken, cheese fries in a Redbirds helmet and the world-famous AZP chicken-on-a-stick at Gayoso Grille (located near section 103)!