Dave Gobron's Scorecard Archive

Notable Sightings

Future big leaguers seen before they made it, plus ejections, milestones, and other moments worth remembering.

Future MLB Players Seen in the Minors & Cape League

Rico Washington

Reached MLB with the Cardinals in April 2008, a brief callup (.158 in his only stint).

Seen Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Joe Dillon

Reached MLB with the Marlins in 2005, then the Brewers (2007-08) and Rays (2009).

Seen Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Jeremy Hill

Converted from catcher to pitcher and reached MLB with the Royals in 2002-2003.

Seen Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Brandon Berger

Reached MLB as an outfielder with the Royals, 2001-2004, hitting 8 home runs and batting .212 for his career.

Seen Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Matt Murton

Named the Cape Cod League's 2001 MVP as Wareham won the league title. Reached MLB with the Cubs (2005 debut), Rockies, and Athletics, and later set Japan's NPB single-season hits record.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Aaron Hill

LSU product named the Cape Cod League's 2001 playoff MVP as Wareham won the title. Reached MLB with the Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, Brewers, Red Sox, and Giants.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Eric Reed

Reached MLB with the Marlins in 2006-2007.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Adam Greenberg

UNC product who became a well-known story: hit in the head in his only 2005 Cubs at-bat, then given a ceremonial one-at-bat contract by the Marlins in 2012.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
David Bush

Wake Forest product who reached MLB with the Blue Jays (2004-05), Brewers (2006-10), and Rangers (2011), finishing 56-69 with a 4.73 ERA.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Drew Meyer

A 2002 Rangers first-round pick; reached MLB briefly with Texas in 2006, batting .214.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Mike McCoy

Reached MLB with the Rockies (2009) and Blue Jays (2010-2012), batting .190 in his career.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Luke Carlin

Northeastern product who reached MLB as a catcher for the Padres, Diamondbacks, and Indians (2008-2012), batting .179 with 3 home runs.

Seen Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Chris Getz

MLB second baseman for the White Sox, Royals, and Blue Jays (2008-2014) - .250 average, 459 games; now VP/GM of the Chicago White Sox.

Seen Jul 18, 2003 · Chatham Athletics @ Brewster Whitecaps
Jeff Frazier

Drafted by Detroit in 2004; played in MLB for the Tigers in 2010, batting .217 in 9 games. Older brother of two-time All-Star Todd Frazier.

Seen Jul 18, 2003 · Chatham Athletics @ Brewster Whitecaps
Brian Bixler

MLB infielder for the Pirates, Astros, and Nationals (2008-2012) - .189 average, 183 games as a utility shortstop/outfielder.

Seen Jul 18, 2003 · Chatham Athletics @ Brewster Whitecaps
Tommy Manzella

MLB shortstop for the Astros, 2009-2010 - .224 average, 83 games; debuted in September 2009.

Seen Jul 18, 2003 · Chatham Athletics @ Brewster Whitecaps
Joey Votto

Went on to a legendary career with the Cincinnati Reds - .294 average, 356 home runs, 1,144 RBI, .411 on-base percentage. Won the 2010 NL MVP and Hank Aaron Award, made 6 All-Star teams, and became only the second Canadian ever to reach 2,000 hits, 300 home runs, and 1,000 RBI (after Larry Walker).

Seen Jun 3, 2004 · Battle Creek Yankees @ Dayton Dragons
Luke Montz

Reached MLB with the Washington Nationals in September 2008.

Seen Aug 11, 2004 · Lowell Spinners @ Vermont Expos
Kyle Seager

Played his entire MLB career (2011-2021) with the Seattle Mariners, making the All-Star team in 2014.

Seen Aug 5, 2008 · Hyannis Mets @ Chatham Athletics
Brad Boxberger

Became an MLB closer, leading the AL with 41 saves for the Rays in 2015 (All-Star that year); pitched for seven MLB teams through 2023.

Seen Aug 5, 2008 · Hyannis Mets @ Chatham Athletics
Adam Warren

UNC product who reached MLB with the Yankees (2012), Cubs (2016), Mariners, and Padres, finishing 30-24 with a 3.53 ERA.

Seen Aug 5, 2008 · Hyannis Mets @ Chatham Athletics
Chris Dominguez

Tied the CCBL single-game home run record (3 in one game) in 2008; later reached MLB with the Giants and Reds (2014-15), going 7-for-40 (.175).

Seen Aug 5, 2008 · Hyannis Mets @ Chatham Athletics
Curt Casali

Decade-long MLB catching career for the Rays, Reds, Giants, and Mariners, debuting with Tampa Bay in 2014.

Seen Aug 5, 2008 · Hyannis Mets @ Chatham Athletics
Kevin Cron

Reached MLB with the Diamondbacks (2019-2020) - .170 career average, 6 home runs, 16 RBI in 39 games; his first career homer was a three-run shot off Marcus Stroman. Named West Division MVP of the 2013 CCBL All-Star Game and hit .350 that summer for Falmouth, both after a rough sophomore year at TCU. Younger brother of MLB first baseman C.J. Cron.

Seen Aug 4, 2013 · Falmouth Commodores @ Cotuit Kettleers
Rhys Hoskins

Sacramento State product who hit .326 for Falmouth in 2013 and was named a CCBL All-Star. Reached MLB with the Phillies (2017 debut) and later the Brewers and Guardians - .236 career average, 190 home runs, 546 RBI through 2026; helped lead the Phillies to the 2022 World Series.

Seen Aug 4, 2013 · Falmouth Commodores @ Cotuit Kettleers
Bradley Zimmer

University of San Francisco outfielder, first-round pick (21st overall, 2014) of the Cleveland Indians. Was playoff MVP of Cotuit's 2013 CCBL championship run. Reached MLB with Cleveland (2017 debut), the Blue Jays, and the Phillies - .213 career average, 21 home runs, 42 stolen bases in 372 games.

Seen Aug 4, 2013 · Falmouth Commodores @ Cotuit Kettleers
Garrett Stubbs

USC catcher who joined Cotuit for its 2013 championship playoff run, hitting .455 over six postseason games. Reached MLB with the Astros (2019 debut) and the Phillies - .210 career average, 7 home runs, 48 RBI through 2026. Won the 2015 Johnny Bench Award as college baseball's top catcher.

Seen Aug 4, 2013 · Falmouth Commodores @ Cotuit Kettleers
Jarren Duran

Boston Red Sox center fielder - .254 career average, 70 home runs, 621 hits through 2026. Named MVP of the 2024 All-Star Game after hitting the go-ahead home run, and became the first player in MLB history to record 20+ home runs, 30+ stolen bases, 10+ triples, and 40+ doubles in a single season (2024, also leading the AL in hits and triples that year).

Seen Jun 22, 2017 · Wareham Gatemen @ Brewster Whitecaps
Blake Sabol

Catcher/outfielder who reached MLB with the Giants (2023-24, via the Rule 5 draft from the Reds) and the Red Sox (2025) - .237 career average, 13 home runs, 46 RBI.

Seen Jun 22, 2017 · Wareham Gatemen @ Brewster Whitecaps
Mickey Gasper

Bryant University product (2017 Northeast Conference Player of the Year, CCBL All-Star with Brewster that summer) who reached MLB with the Twins and then his hometown Red Sox, debuting August 12, 2024 after a long minor-league grind following a 27th-round pick by the Yankees in 2018 - .219 career average, 10 home runs through 2026.

Seen Jun 22, 2017 · Wareham Gatemen @ Brewster Whitecaps
Jonny DeLuca

Fast, switch-hitting outfielder out of Oregon who reached MLB with the Dodgers (2023 debut) and the Rays, the latter via the Tyler Glasnow trade.

Seen Jun 22, 2018 · Harwich Mariners @ Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox
Christian Koss

Infielder drafted by the Rockies (2019), traded to the Red Sox (2020) and then the Giants (2024); made his MLB debut with San Francisco on April 1, 2025. Named a CCBL All-Star with Y-D in 2018.

Seen Jun 22, 2018 · Harwich Mariners @ Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox
Andre Lipcius

Tennessee third baseman who reached MLB with the Tigers, debuting in 2023, after Detroit took him in the 3rd round of the 2019 draft. Was a CCBL All-Star with Harwich in 2018.

Seen Jun 22, 2018 · Harwich Mariners @ Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox
Xzavion Curry

Georgia Tech pitcher who took the loss for Harwich in this exact game (0-1, 10.61 ERA over three Cape Cod starts in 2018). Reached MLB with the Guardians (2022 debut), then the Marlins and Mets - 5-8, 4.28 ERA, 111 strikeouts through 2026.

Seen Jun 22, 2018 · Harwich Mariners @ Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox
Joey Wiemer

Cincinnati product who reached MLB with the Brewers (2023 debut), then the Reds, Marlins, and Nationals - a toolsy 6'5" outfielder with plus raw power, arm strength, and speed.

Seen Aug 5, 2019 · Harwich Mariners @ Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox
Carson Seymour

Dartmouth/Kansas State pitcher who reached MLB with the Giants, debuting in 2025. Earned the win for Harwich in this exact game.

Seen Aug 5, 2019 · Harwich Mariners @ Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox
Niko Kavadas

Notre Dame first baseman (card lists him as "Kavadas, Rico" - a misread of Niko) who tied for the CCBL home run lead (9) with Harwich in 2019. Drafted by the Red Sox in 2021, but reached MLB with the Angels, debuting August 16, 2024 - .168 career average, 4 home runs, 8 RBI through 2025.

Seen Aug 5, 2019 · Harwich Mariners @ Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox

On the Roster, But Not in This Game

D.J. Carrasco

Went on to a 9-year MLB career (2003-2012) as a reliever for the Royals, White Sox, Pirates, Diamondbacks, and Mets - 24-21, 4.50 ERA, 315 strikeouts.

Team's game: Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Rob Mackowiak

Played 8 MLB seasons (2001-2008) for the Pirates, White Sox, Padres, and Nationals as a versatile utility man - .259 average, 64 home runs, 286 RBI.

Team's game: Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Dee Brown

Royals' 1996 first-round pick; played parts of seven MLB seasons for Kansas City and Oakland - .233 average, 14 home runs in 271 games.

Team's game: Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Chris George

Royals first-round pick; pitched in MLB for Kansas City, 2001-2004 - 14-20, 6.48 ERA, 99 strikeouts as a left-handed starter.

Team's game: Aug 4, 1999 · Lynchburg Hillcats @ Wilmington Blue Rocks
Rich Hill

Pitched a long MLB career into his mid-40s across 14 teams - 90-76, 4.02 ERA, 1,432 strikeouts. In a single 2017 start he lost both a perfect game (broken up by a 9th-inning error) and a no-hitter (broken up by an extra-innings walk-off homer) - the only pitcher in MLB history to do both in the same game.

Team's game: Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Brad Ziegler

Became a submarine-style MLB reliever for the Athletics and others (2008-2018) - 37-38, 105 saves, 2.75 ERA. Opened his career with 39 consecutive scoreless innings, breaking a 101-year-old MLB record.

Team's game: Jul 23, 2001 · Wareham Gatemen @ Chatham Athletics
Aníbal Sánchez

Led the 2004 Spinners' staff (1.77 ERA, league-leading 101 strikeouts) and went on to a long MLB career - 116-119, 4.06 ERA, 1,774 strikeouts, including a 2006 no-hitter and a 2013 AL ERA title (2.40); won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals.

Team's game: Aug 11, 2004 · Lowell Spinners @ Vermont Expos
Jim Henderson

Reached MLB with the Brewers, serving as their closer in 2013, and also pitched for the Mets - 10-11, 31 saves, 3.61 ERA; best season 2013 with a 2.70 ERA and 28 saves. Now the Brewers' minor-league pitching coordinator.

Team's game: Aug 11, 2004 · Lowell Spinners @ Vermont Expos

Notable Events

Great PerformanceAug 1, 2025·Houston Astros @ Boston Red Sox

Game went to extra innings (10) - in the 10th, Trevor Story threw out Chas McCormick at home plate.

Great PerformanceJul 12, 2025·Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox

Garrett Crochet pitched a complete-game shutout, all 9 innings.

Unusual PlayJul 7, 2025·Colorado Rockies @ Boston Red Sox

In the 1st inning, Nate Eaton's would-be home run hit the ladder on the Green Monster and was ruled a double instead.

MilestoneJun 30, 2025·Cincinnati Reds @ Boston Red Sox

Wilyer Abreu hit an inside-the-park grand slam in the 5th inning - one of the rarest plays in baseball.

Unusual PlayMay 15, 2019·Colorado Rockies @ Boston Red Sox

In the 9th, Mookie Betts hit what would have been a game-tying double, but it bounced into the stands for a ground-rule double instead, stranding the tying run at third.

EjectionMay 3, 2017·Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox

Umpire Sam Holbrook ejected Orioles outfielder Adam Jones for arguing a check-swing/hit-by-pitch call after Jones was hit by a pitch in the 5th inning.

MilestoneSep 9, 2015·Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox

David Ortiz hit his 498th career home run, a three-run shot capping a four-run third inning.

EjectionApr 17, 2015·Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox

Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez for hitting Pablo Sandoval with a pitch, with no warning issued beforehand.

Walk-OffMay 6, 2014·Cincinnati Reds @ Boston Red Sox

Went to extra innings - Grady Sizemore's walk-off single in the 12th drove in David Ortiz for the win.

Great PerformanceJun 2, 2013·Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees

Delayed 45 minutes by lightning and again for the threat of a thunderstorm before the 6th, Clay Buchholz pitched a complete-game shutout.

Marathon GameMay 6, 2012·Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox

17-inning marathon - the scorecard runs to a continuation sheet for the extra innings.

MilestoneJul 13, 1999·National League All-Stars @ American League All-Stars

Pedro Martinez named All-Star Game MVP, striking out 5 of the 6 batters he faced - including the first four in a row: Barry Larkin, Larry Walker, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire.