Chris Pettit Signed By Mariners

The Bridgeport Bluefish announced that outfielder Chris Pettit has been signed by the Seattle Mariners organization. Pettit will report to the Mariners Triple-A affiliate Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League.

Chris Pettit was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 19th round (582nd overall) of the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft out of Loyola Marymount University. He played five seasons in the Angels organization, including 11 games in the major leagues from 2009 to 2011. He has a career .286 batting average in the big leagues. Last season, Petitt split time between the Angels, their Double-A affiliate Arkansas, and their Triple-A affiliate Salt Lake. He has a .280 batting average with 49 home runs, 303 RBI, and 77 stolen bases in his minor league career.

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Video Of Today's Ducks/Bluefish Game

Walt Hilsenbeck took some video of today's Ducks/Bluefish game.

You can check them out on youtube!

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LI Ducks Blog: Ducks Blank Bridgeport In First Exhibition Game

Four Ducks pitchers combined to throw a 3 hit shutout, and Ray Navarrete went to 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI, as the Ducks cruised past Bridgeport in their exhibition opener.

Mike Loree started where he left off last season allowing only no runs and three hits over 3 innings, and striking out four.

Even though it's just an exhibition this is a great sign for the Ducks. Mike Loree threw a strong three innings, allowing no runs and 3 hits while striking out 4. Their bullpen was also strong. Last season, especially in the playoffs the bullpen struggled, so we're hoping this is a preview of whats to come from the 'pen. 

I talked to Ray Navarrete a few times in the off season and he told me he was working to get back to where he was in 2009, hitting for power as well as average. Today, was a step in the right direction. 

Read the Ducks game recap, and box score!

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'Fish Sign Three More

In addition to the signing of Kennard Jones today, the Bridgeport Bluefish have also signed former major league pitcher Tobi Stoner, former major league outfielder Chris Pettit, and pitcher Issac Hess.

Tobi Stoner was drafted by the New York Mets in the 16th round (484th overall) of the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft. In his first season in the Mets organization, he posted a 6-2 record with a 2.15 ERA for Brooklyn (A-). Stoner played all six seasons of his professional career in the Mets organization. From 2009 to 2010, he pitched in five games for the New York Mets, and has a 0-1 record with a 3.97 ERA in his major league career. Last season, he split time between the Mets Single-A affiliate St Lucie and their Double-A affiliate Binghamton. He has career 38-49 minor league record with a 4.33 ERA in 726 innings worked.

Chris Pettit was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 19th round (582nd overall) of the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft out of Loyola Marymount University. He played five seasons in the Angels organization, including 11 games in the major leagues from 2009 to 2011. He has a career .286 batting average in the big leagues. Last season, Petitt split time between the Angels, their Double-A affiliate Arkansas, and their Triple-A affiliate Salt Lake. He has a .280 batting average with 49 home runs, 303 RBI, and 77 stolen bases in his minor league career.

Issac Hess will be entering his sixth season of professional baseball. Hess previously pitched for Windy City (Frontier League), Newark(Atlantic League), Calgary (Golden League), Victoria(Golden League). He's also pitched in the Mexican League(AAA). Last season, he had 8-4 record with a 4.15 ERA for the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association.

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Bluefish Sign Kennard Jones

The Bridgeport Bluefish announced that they have signed outfielder Kennard Jones for the 2012 season.

Jones will be entering his fifth season in the Atlantic League, and first with the Bluefish. He previously played in the Atlantic League for the York Revolution (2008 and 2009, Newark Bears (2009 and 2010), and the Long Island Ducks (2011).

Kennard Jones was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round (85th overall) of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft out of Indiana University. In 2005, he hit .281 with 60 RBI and 23 stolen bases for the Padres Double-A affiliate Mobile. He played five seasons in the Padres organization including two stops at Triple-A in 2005 and 2006. Jones signed with the Baltimore Orioles organization in 2007, and was assigned to Frederick(A+). That season he hit .252 with 4 home runs with 48 RBI, and 26 stolen bases.  He started the 2008 season with the Baltimore's Double-A affiliate Bowie, but was released in June of that season. He signed with York Revolution soon after and went on to have tremendous season, hitting .333 with 8 home runs 49 RBI and 17 stolen bases in only 88 games.  Jones started the 2009 season with York, but was traded to the Newark Bears late in the season. In 2010, Jones re-signed with Newark Bears and had another great season hitting .296 with 5 home runs, 51 RBI and 40 stolen bases. Last season, Jones was a catalyst for the Long Island Ducks First Half Championship, and Liberty Division Championships. He hit .282 with 8 home runs, 54 RBI and 28 stolen bases, and was one of their most electrifying players.

It seems as his career goes on Jones gets better and better. He's always had speed and has able to steal bases but he's added some power to his arsenal. Last season, he had career high 8 home runs, and 54 RBI (the second most in  his career). He' be a great addition to an outfield in Bridgeport that already includes Prentice Redman and Joey Gathright.

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Bluefish Ink Oseguera and former MLB pitcher Bayliss

The Bridgeport Bluefish announced on Wednesday that they have signed pitchers Paul Oseguera and Jonah Bayliss for the 2012 season.

Paul Oseguera will be entering his third season with the Bluefish. He was originally drafted 16th round (476th overall) by the San Fransisco Giants in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft out of UCLA. He pitched four seasons in the Giants organization, including 2007 when he posted 10-6 record with a 3.54 ERA for San Jose(A+). Oseguera signed with the Bluefish in 2010, and had a great to the season winning three of his first six starts while posting a 2.36 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 42 innings of work. In May of that seasons he has his contract purchased by the A's organization, who sent him to Stockton (A+). After pitching only seven games for Stockton, Oseguera was released and returned to Bridgeport to finish out the season. In 2011, Oseguera had an 11-5 record with a 4.53 ERA for the Bluefish, and was named to the 2011 Atlantic League All-Star Second Team.

Jonah Bayliss was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 7th round (198th overall) of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft out of Trinity College. From 2005 to 2007, he pitched in 61 major leagues games for the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates, posting a 5-4 record with a 6.75 ERA. He's also pitched in the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros organizations. Last season, he had a 2-3 record with a 3.54 and 18 saves in 40.2 innings of work for the Lancaster Barnstormers.


The Bluefish addressed two major needs today by adding a starter and another releiver. Oseguera will be either their #1 or #2 starting pitcher, while Bayliss was be used mostly as a setup guy, and closer if needed.

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My Ballot For Bridgeport Bluefish 15th Anniversary Team

Here are my choices for the Bridgeport Bluefish 15th Anniversary team. While all players are deserving of being selected to this team, in my opinion these are the 15 best players in Bluefish history.

You can vote for your choices up until Monday, April 16, 2012!


Mike Guilfoyle - Guilfoyle was on obvious choice. He's the Atlantic League's all-time saves leader with 122. He pitched 325 innings, most of which were in relief and averaged almost one strikeout per inning. 

Al Sontag - Sontag is the Bluefish's all-time leader in wins (45), innings pitcher (677), strikeouts (460) and complete games (15)...enough said.

Angel Espada - Arguably the greatest player in Bluefish histroy. He played for the Bluefish for nearly a decade and holds team records in games played (734), hits  (817), runs (444), and stolen bases (173)


Jesse Hoorelbeke - Horrelbeke had an amazing three year run between 2007 and 2009, hitting .293 with a club record 84 home runs. His power is still unmatched in Bluefish history.


Oreste Marrero - Marrero set a team record with 333 RBI over five seasons. He's second on their all-time home run list with 81.


Kevin Henthorne - Henthorne had one of the greatest single seasons in Bluefish history in 2004. That season he had a 12-3 record with a 2.69 ERA in 150.1 innings pitched. He also had 3 complete games that season. I thought that was pretty amazing, considering the amount of offensive talent in the Atlantic League that season. Henthorne finished his Bluefish career with a 2.54 ERA.

Willis Otanez - Otanez had many different stints with the Bluefish but always remained consistent. He had 341 hits in only 286 career games for the Bluefish, with a .310 batting average.


Adam Greenberg - Greenberg is one of the fastest, and most exciting players in Bluefish history. He's the teams all-time leader in triples with 28. He also has a 126 stolen bases in his career.


Luis Lopez - Lopez has been an ambassador for the Bluefish over the last four seasons. He has 543 hits in 507 games for Bridgeport.

Eddy Ramos - Pitched five seasons for the Bluefish, posting a 2.44 ERA with 64 saves in 193 innings.  He was lights out in 2004, when he had a 1.56 ERA. 


Jose Amado - Played for the Bluefish from 2002 to 2004, and had 363 hits in only 312 games. Also, had a career .312 batting average with the Bluefish. 

Brad Cornett - Pitched over 537 innings for the Bluefish over four seasons, and only had a 3.42 ERA. 


Pat Ahearne - Played parts of five seasons with the Bluefish. In 1999, he was 6-0 with a 2.56 ERA in 7 starts before he was signed by the Seattle Mariners. Had a 3.52 ERA in 340 innings, not to mention 6 complete games in his Bridgeport career. 


Steve Moss - While he only played two seasons for the Bluefish, he put up great stats, including a .308 batting average with 41 home runs, 153 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. He also had 12 triples and 51 doubles. 

Rolo Avila - Had 599 hits in only 524 games for the Bluefish in parts of five seasons. He also had back to back seasons of 40 stolen bases in 2001(41) and 2002 (42). He had 129 stolen bases in his Bluefish career.

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'Fish Sign Redman And Gathright

The Bridgeport Bluefish announced on Wednesday that they have signer former major league outfielders Prentice Redman and Joey Gathright for the 2012 season.

Redman returns for his second season with the Bluefish. Prentice Redman was originally drafted by the New York Mets in the 10th round  (316th overall) of the 1999 MLB Amateur Draft. He played seven seasons in the Mets organization. He has best season in 2002, when he hit .283 with 11 home runs, 63 RBI and 43 stolen bases for Binghamton(AA). In 2003, he played 15 games in the major leagues for Mets. Redman has also played in the Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations. Last season, he split time between Bridgeport, Tabasco(AAA) and Kansas City of the American Association.

Joey Gathright returns for his second season in the Atlantic League. He previously played for the Long Island Ducks in 2010. Gathright was originally selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 32nd round (949th overall) of the 2001 MLB Amateur Draft. He played parts of 7 seasons in the major leagues with the Tampa Rays, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox. He has a major league .263 batting average with 178 runs, 96 RBI, and 81 stolen bases. Last season, he played in 7 games for the Boston Red Sox, and also had stops in Pawtucket(AAA), Yuma in the North American League, and Shreveport-Bossier in the American Association.

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Bluefish Game Used Jerseys For Sale

The Bridgeport Bluefish are selling game used jerseys from 2011 on their website!

They have sizes L, XL, and XXL and the cost is $100.00 plus shipping per jersey.

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