Several players with Mountain ties are living the dream of playing professional baseball. Here is an update on them.

Major Leagues

Mark Reynolds (Born in Pikeville) (Diamondbacks) - .226 BA, 10 HRs, 30 RBI, .348 OBP, .489 SLG
Jonny Venters (Born in Pikeville) (Braves) - 10 G, 13.2 IP, 0-0, 1.32 ERA, 10 SO, 9 BB,
Scot Sheilds (LMU) (Angels) - 13 G, 10.1 IP, 0-1, 7.84 ERA, 10 SO, 12 BB

Minors

AAA
Josh Anderson (Pulaski County, EKU) (Nashville) - 2/8, .250 BA, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 2 SBs

AA
Henry Mabee (Morehead State) (Birmingham) - 14 G, 22.1 IP, 1-2, 8.06 ERA, 18 SOs, 17 BBs

A
Steven Blevins (Lawrence Co.) (Fort Myers) - 2 G, 3 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 SO, 1 BB
Marty Popham (Union College) (Lake County) - 7 G, 30 IP, 3-0, 4.20 ERA, 23 SOs, 6 BBs
Kevin Ramos (Union College) (Cedar Rapids) - 10/46, .217 BA, Double, 6 Runs, 3 RBI

Notes:
* Josh Anderson was released by the Reds on May 11th after struggling with the Louisville Bats, hitting only .125. He was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers and joined their AAA team, the Nashville Sounds. So far the change of scenery has done him some good.
* Steven Blevins was promoted to Fort Myers, a High Class A club.

~ Jeff Archer