St. Joseph Mustang fans may soon start filling out their line up cards as the team prepares to defend their M.I.N.K League Championship in 2015, beginning May 27, 2015 at Phil Welch Stadium. The roster for the 2015 team has been completed.

In typical fashion, the team sees a large number of returning players from last year’s championship roster-fifteen returning players total. However, there are a number of new faces that will soon don the jersey of the country’s top summer collegiate baseball teams. Multiple players are coming from Mizzou, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Boston College, Ohio, and a slew of other programs across the United States.

Players will arrive in St. Joseph after their college season is completed; although there are a few players who will find St. Joseph particularly comforting. The 2015 roster features three players from St. Joseph, as well as a trio of players from nearby communities. Patrick Dillon, Dillon Mattice, and Trevor Moeck all reside in St. Joseph. Other local communities represented include Tanner Smith from Cameron, Payton Scarbrough from Maryville, and Evan McDonalds from Platte City.

“We’ve found players who not only excel on the field, but also are excellent teammates and members of their community,” said Mustangs manager Matt Johnson, who is entering his 7th season as architect of the Mustangs roster. “I think we have another Mustangs team that St. Joseph will be proud to call its own.”

The team will also see former Mustangs member Johnny Coy return as Hitting Coach. Blake Hardegree will serve as Bullpen Coach.

Starting mid-February, the Mustangs will provide an introduction to members of the roster with a feature titled “Meet the Mustangs.” The feature will run throughout the spring on the Mustangs website www.stjoemustangs.com as well as their social media outlets.

Click here to download the 2015 Mustangs’ roster.

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