Wichita Wingnuts News

Wingnuts Sign Pair of Arms

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts made two more additions to their roster, signing left-handed pitcher and former Wichita State University Shocker Ronnie Morales as well as right-handed pitcher Lance Odom.Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 45th round in 2007, Morales is entering his third professional season.  The southpaw has appeared in… Read More

Wingnuts Re-Sign Landeros, Acquire All-Star Horn

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts have made three more additions to their roster, re-signing pitcher Leonard Landeros, purchasing the contract of infielder Josh Horn from the Frontier League, and trading for utility player Louie Curcio from the Golden League.Landeros was a steady presence in the Wingnuts' rotation last year, going 7-5 with a 4.11… Read More

Wingnuts Land Veteran Hitter

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts have made another significant addition for the 2009 season, signing veteran outfielder Greg Porter.Drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 45th round in 2001, Porter has spent the last four seasons in the high minors.  A left handed hitter, Porter is a .292 career hitter, with more base hits (788) than games… Read More

Wingnuts Land Slugger

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts have announced the latest addition to their roster with the signing of slugging infielder Kelly Hunt.A 29th round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers in 2003, Hunt comes to the Wingnuts after playing for the Florence Freedom of the Frontier League in 2008.  With Florence, Hunt produced an MVP-caliber season,… Read More

Wingnuts Strengthen Pitching Through Trade

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts have announced another addition to their 2009 roster with the acquisition of pitcher Derek Blacksher from the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League.A 33rd round draft pick of the Florida Marlins in 2007, Blacksher spent the 2008 season with Gateway, posting a 10-8 record with a 4.57 ERA.  The 10 wins ranked… Read More

Wingnuts Add Pair of Young Arms

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts have announced two more player acquisitions, with the signing of pitchers Tyler Rhoden and Nathan Parker.Rhoden, a 22nd Round draft pick by Cincinatti in 2007, spent each of the last two seasons in the Reds' organization.  The 24-year old right hander reached High-A with Sarasota in 2008.  In 37 career… Read More