Former Arizona Wildcats are set for Opening Day, 2019 MLB season
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Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
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These ex-UA standouts are currently on MLB rosters for Opening Day.
Keep up with these former UA baseball players in the MLB
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Philadelphia’s Scott Kingery inked a six-year, $24 million contract with three additional club options, a record for a player with no major-league experience. Kingery’s contract could be worth as much as $66 million.
The MLB season is finally here!
As the Boston Red Sox look to defend its World Series title, 28 teams will open up their 2019 season on Thursday. While several former Arizona Wildcats appeared in Spring Training, only five are on MLB rosters for Opening Day. See who they are.
Mark Melancon, San Francisco Giants
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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon follows the flight of a three-run, walkout home run that he gave up to Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Denver. The Rockies won 7-5. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Position: Pitcher (RH)
Record: 1-4
Games: 41
Hits: 48
ERA: 3.23
Strikeouts: 31
Saves: 3
Innings pitched: 39
2019 salary: $19 million
Nick Hundley, Oakland A's
UpdatedPosition: Catcher
At bats: 282
Hits: 68
RBI: 31
Home runs: 10
Runs scored: 34
Batting average: .241
Slugging percentage: .408
2019 salary: $1.25 million
Scott Kingery, Philadelphia Phillies
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Philadelphia Phillies' Scott Kingery follows through on a grand slam during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Philadelphia.
Position: Infielder
At bats: 452
Hits: 105
RBI: 35
Home runs: 8
Runs scored: 11
Batting average: .264
Slugging percentage: .338
2019 salary: $1.5 million
Kevin Newman, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman practices during baseball spring training, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Position: Shortstop
At bats: 91
Hits: 19
RBI: 6
Home runs: 2
Runs scored: 6
Batting average: .238
Slugging percentage: .476
2019 salary: $557,500
Joey Rickard, Baltimore Orioles
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Position: Left field
At bats: 213
Hits: 52
RBI: 23
Home runs: 8
Runs scored: 28
Batting average: .244
Slugging percentage: .413
2019 salary: $570,000
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
