Wichita Wingnuts News

Multi-Tool Talent Returns to Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts signed outfielder Mitch Einertson on Wednesday.Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland PhotographyThe Wingnuts acquired Einertson last August from the North American League's Maui Na Koa Ikaika.  In 14 games played, Einertson was 21 for 61 (.382) with two home runs, 13 RBI, and nine runs scored.  The veteran was also… Read More

Workhorse Guerra Back With Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts signed pitchers Junior Guerra and Moises Melendez on Wednesday.Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland PhotographyComing off a terrific 2011 campaign, Guerra returns for his second season with the Wingnuts.  The right-hander was 9-3 in 20 starts last year, and finished tied for ninth in the American Association with a… Read More

Savage Headed to Big League Camp With Dodgers

WICHITA, KS- Former Wichita Wingnuts' pitcher Will Savage has been invited to Major League camp with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Photo Credits: Terri Ashcroft, Evan & Meeks PhotographySavage--who has pitched in the Dodgers' organization each of the last two years--will compete for a Major League roster spot this spring, and has the chance to become… Read More

Closer Returns to Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts re-signed right-handed pitcher Josh Dew on Monday.Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland PhotographyDew had a dominant 2011 season while serving as the Wingnuts' closer.  In 34 appearances, the right-hander was 3-1 with a 1.12 ERA and 20 saves.  Dew struck out 62 hitters, while allowing just 27 hits and 19 walks in… Read More

Wingnuts Trade for Two, Grybash Retires

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts acquired two pitchers on Wednesday, trading for left-hander Nick Walters and right-hander Alex Kaminsky.Photo Credits: Gateway Grizzlies, Keith Cole and Bryan LeedsWalters starred for the Frontier League's Gateway Grizzlies last season, going 2-1 with one save and a 2.81 ERA in 39 relief appearances.  The… Read More

Five-Time All-Star Horn Retires

WICHITA, KS- Wichita Wingnuts shortstop Josh Horn has announced his retirement from professional baseball.Horn closes out a five-year playing career--the last three of which were spent in a Wingnuts' uniform--that includes two championships, five all-star appearances, and more base hits (548) than games played (467).  A member of four teams… Read More

Wingnuts Acquire Pitcher of the Year Lowey

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts added two players to their 2012 roster on Tuesday, trading for right-handed pitcher Josh Lowey, and signing catcher Eric Rodriguez.Lowey was stellar in 2011 where he was 11-2 with a 2.44 ERA in 20 starts for the Frontier League's River City Rascals.  Lowey pitched a career-high 129.1 innings--the third… Read More

Hooper to Remain With Wingnuts Through 2013

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced at a Friday press conference that field manager Kevin Hooper has signed a two-year extension that will keep him through the 2013 season."I am very excited to be returning as the manager of the Wichita Wingnuts for the next two seasons," said Hooper.  "I can't give enough thanks to Josh… Read More