April 4, 2022 – International League (IL) – Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, announced their preliminary roster for the 2022 season on Monday ahead of the season opener at Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 5, at 6:05 p.m. CT.
The roster includes 16 players who played for Omaha in 2021, 12 newcomers, three players poised to make their Triple-A debuts, and nine players with a combined 1,169 games of Major League experience.
Returners include top prospects catcher MJ Melendez and first baseman Nick Pratto, who made their Triple-A debuts with Omaha in 2021. Melendez, who led Minor League Baseball with 41 total home runs in 2021, enters the season as the No. 2 prospect in the Royals organization and the No. 51 prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline. Pratto, who tied for second in Minor League Baseball with 36 total home runs and earned a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at first base in 2021, enters the season as the No. 3 prospect in the Royals organization and the No. 62 prospect in baseball. Melendez also ranks as the No. 8 catching prospect and Pratto ranks as the No. 3 first base prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline.
Additional top prospects on the Storm Chasers preliminary roster include first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (No. 5) and left-hander Austin Cox (No. 19). Pasquantino enters the season as the No. 6 first base prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline.
Fellow returners include infielder…
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