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Atlantic League Completes Bluefish Player Dispersal Draft

Teams obtain 2018 negotiating rights to former Bluefish players

(Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 1, 2017) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs today held a Player Dispersal Draft for ALPB clubs to obtain the 2018 negotiating rights to players whose rights were controlled by the Bridgeport Bluefish.

The Dispersal Draft began shortly after 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday following opening remarks from League President Rick White. Draft order was based on 2017 overall regular season won-loss record, with a tie between the Sugar Land Skeeters and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs determined by a coin flip.

The draft consisted of three rounds, with additional picks following the first three optional. Results were reported live via the Atlantic League’s Twitter account (@AtlanticLg) and are as follows:

    

    

The following undrafted players will now become free agents (listed alphabetically):

PITCHERS POSITION PLAYERS
Brian Gouin (RHP) Tyler Caserta (OF)
Jorge Perez (RHP) Gustavo Molina (C)
Matt Quintana (RHP) Santiago Nessy (C)
Ross Seaton (RHP) Joe Poletsky (INF)
  Angel Rosa (INF)

About The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 38 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 900 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population.

For more information regarding the Atlantic League, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.

 

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