Sean Guite

The next Prospect hopeful we will look at is Sean Guite.  Sean played 2 seasons Irvine Valley Community College as a third baseman, (which is where new Prospects Coach McMullen coached before he went to Nevada).

 

Prior to his College days, Guite won Huntington Beach High School Athlete of the Year in 2009-10.

 

Name: Sean Guite

Hometown: Huntington Beach, California

Primary Position: 3rd Base

Secondary Position: Infield

What do you feel are your strengths in the game of baseball? How do you think this will help the Prospects prosper in the new season?

 

I try to stay calm and composed throughout each game which I guess can be considered a strength because it helps me not get my emotions too high or too low, which can also help me in pressure situations and whatnot.

 

I hope I can help the Prospects in the new season by staying calm and collected and doing what I can to help the team win.

Best word to describe you? Easy-going

First thing you will buy after signing a million dollar contract?

 

I'd probably take my family out to dinner and leave a very nice tip.

Without "googling" it, what do you know about Edmonton?

 

It's in Canada. I really don't know much about Edmonton, but my roommate is from Toronto and he loves hockey, so I assume hockey is pretty popular.

Tyler Harrison

 

Last March, Tyler Harrison won Brock University took home the "Dallas Beaton Award".  The award is for dedication to not only athletics and academics, but also to giving back to the community.

 

With so much pressure on these young players to consistently work on their games while trying to also maintain academic requirements, it is always refreshing to come across a player who successfully spinkles in community work into his hectic schedule.

 

Name: Tyler James Harrison

Nicknames? Harrison

Hometown: Mississauga, ONT

Primary Position: RHP

What do you feel are your strengths in the game of baseball? How do you think this will help the Prospects prosper in the new season? 

 

Strong work ethic and a great teammate to all members of the team. I always show respect and sportsmanship to everyone around me. I'm looking forward to making this the best season ever!

 

Best word to describe you? Determined

First thing you will buy after signing a million dollar contract?  A huge Surf and Turf dinner for my family.

 

Welcome to Edmonton Tyler.

Andy Wicklund

Captain of his varisty baseball, football and hockey teams PLUS he played bass in the his chamber orchestra.  That is how the resume of Andy Wicklund begins and the Prospects are looking forward to helping his resume grow this summer at Telus Field.

Name: Andy Wicklund Nickname: Wick or Wicky

 

Hometown: Golden Valley, MN

 

Primary Position: SS Secondary Position: 2B

What do you feel are your strengths in the game of baseball? 

 

My biggest strength as a baseball player is my speed. This will help offensively on the base paths by putting extra pressure on the defense, and defensively my speed allows me to get to a lot more balls in the hole or up the middle to make a play.

Best word to describe you: well-rounded

First thing you will buy after signing a million dollar contract? Season tickets for my whole family.

 

Welcome to Edmonton Andy.

 

 

 

Tony & Dean Olson

Your Edmonton Prospects head into this summer featuring more pitching, more hitting and more coaching.  Your Prospects will also feature a set of twins.

 

Tony and Dean Olson, who begin play at Douglas College in March, look to make an impact this summer at the beautiful Telus Field.

 

Name: Tony Olson

Nicknames? Anthony, Tolson

Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB

Primary Position: Shortstop

Secondary Position: Pitcher

What do you feel are your strengths in the game of baseball? How do you think this will help the Prospects prosper in the new season?

 

I believe that my knowledge of the game is my biggest strength in baseball. Throughout the years I have been very fortunate in having great coaches that have taught me skills past the physical elements and into the mental side of the game.

Best word to describe you? Determined

First thing you will buy after signing a million dollar contract? A ridiculously good meal

 

Name: Dean Olson

Nicknames? Deano, Deaner

Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB

Primary Position: CF

Secondary Position: LF/RF

What do you feel are your strengths in the game of baseball? How do you think this will help the Prospects prosper in the new season?

 

Probably more of my defensive side of the game and my speed. Hopefully I can help the team proposer with my speed and cause some havoc on the basepaths and help the pitchers by taking away some base hits in the outfield.

Best word to describe you? Easy-going

First thing you will buy after signing a million dollar contract? Definitely my own butler.

Joey Bergandi

Fans new to the WMBL may not realize that many pitchers also play the field and take regular at-bats.  When you come check out the Prospects this summer at Telus Field, Bergandi might just be the player who introduces you to this element of the game.

From MercuryNews.com from last season when Bergandi won "Athlete of the Week"

"Bergandi has gone 14 for 19 with 11 RBIs in his past six games,raising his average to .417. He had four hits and also earned the win on the mound against College Park in the Crown Classic."

Name: Joey Bergandi Nickname: Blue

Hometown: Chicago

Primary Position: Pitcher Secondary Position: Infield

What do you feel are your strengths in the game of baseball?
Positive Energy, Controlling the game, and being aggressive pitch by pitch.

How do you think this will help the Prospects prosper in the new season? 
The positive energy and aggressiveness with help power the team to win.

Best word to describe you? Energetic

Without "googling" it, what do you know about Edmonton?
Hometown of the Oilers, and it snows in Edmonton.

Daniel Lockhert

For our next player introduction, we are headed back to the University of North Dakota (we previously introduced Alex Twenge) and welcoming middle infielder Daniel Lockhert. 

 

University of North Dakota baseball coach Jeff Dodson speaking about Lockhert's commitement to UND, "Daniel is a very special commitment for me. I have known him since he was eight-years-old from my days in Missouri. He is very committed to being here. He had several offers from schools around the country, but wanted to be here."

 

Name: Daniel Lockhert Nicknames? Danny

Hometown: Kennett, Missouri

Primary Position: shortstop

Secondary Position: second base

What do you feel are your strengths in the game of baseball? Fast pace and love to play the game of baseball

 

How do you think this will help the Prospects prosper in the new season? I'll bring energy to the club and help win ball games

Best word to describe you? Weird

First thing you will buy after signing a million dollar contract? Mt dew, bag of chips, and a new video game

Without "googling" it, what do you know about Edmonton? It's in Canada, that's really all I know.

Welcome to the Prospects Daniel!!

Logan Wedgewood

Baseball in the Capital city of Edmonton is reaching new levels of excellence.  An example of this is the St. FX Baseball Academy graduting a record amout of ball players last spring.  4 to those graduates will be appearing on your 2013 Edmonton Prospects roster.

 

The first player we will feature is Edmontonian Logan Wedgewood.

 

Name: Logan Wedgewood Nickname: wedgie

Hometown: Edmonton

Primary: catcher

Secondary: infield

What's your game?  I feel that my defense is one of my strongest parts of my game. Also I manage to put the ball in play which means I don't strike out much.  I'm hoping to help the pitching staff to feel more comfortable with their pitchs as they trust me to keep the ball in front of me and throw out runners.

Word to describe you: Outgoing

First thing you will buy after signing a million dollar contract?  A doghouse for teammate Cory Duggan to sleep in. Or a hat.