Former Arizona Wildcats are set for Opening Day, 2019 MLB season
These ex-UA standouts are currently on MLB rosters for Opening Day.
Keep up with these former UA baseball players in the MLB
UpdatedThe 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
UpdatedPosition: 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
UpdatedPosition: 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
UpdatedPosition: 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
UpdatedPosition: 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
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