Hello Rebel fans! Hope you had a Happy 4th! We’re back today with introductions of Robert Antonetti and Jacob Starling!
Robert Antonetti
Rob Antonetti is a 5ft-10in, 190lb Catcher from Colleyville, Texas. He is a Sophomore at Texas A&M University where he’s majoring in Biomedical Science. You can follow Rob on social media @Robert.W.Antonetti on Twitter and @Robert_W_Antonetti on Instagram!
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Rangers
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: ice cream
CATS OR DOGS: dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING OR EVENING: Morning
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being smart.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Become a cosmetic surgeon.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Visit every MLB Stadium.
Jacob Starling
Jacob Starling is a 5ft-10in, 180lb infielder/outfielder from Orlando, Florida. He is a Sophomore at East Carolina University where he is studying Business Management. You can follow Jacob on Instagram @JacobStarling_10 and on Twitter @StarlingJacob.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Atlanta Braves
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING OR EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Superbad, The Office
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I knocked my tooth out in the tub as a kid.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Video game skills.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Do something I enjoy for a living.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Leave the country.
Hello Rebel fans! We’re more than halfway through the season and only have a few more players left to get to know for 2021! We do expect that we may have a few roster changes and may lose and add a couple players, but for today we’re going to get more acquainted with Cameron Dean and Theo Farynick who have been here since the beginning of the season!
Cam Dean
Cam Dean is a 6ft-4in, 195lb Infielder from Myrtle Beach, SC. He is a Junior at the College of Charleston (school of former Rebel and NY Yankee Brett Gardner), where he is majoring in Economics. You can follow Cam on Instagram @Camdean8!
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: New York Mets
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Cookies
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING OR EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: How I Met Your Mother
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being healthy.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: A healthy family.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go to Hawaii.
Theo Farynick
Theo Farynick is a 5ft-9in, 180lb Right-handed pitcher from Lloyd Harbor, New York. He is a sophomore at Bucknell University where he is studying Finance. You can follow Theo on Instagram @Theo_Farynick!
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: The Yankees
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: ice cream
CATS OR DOGS: dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking
MORNING OR EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: South Park
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I only have 8 1/2 toes.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being short.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Become a billionaire.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go to the Eiffel Tower.
It’s been a busy summer so far and I’ve not had a lot of time to check in our Rebel alumni who are playing pro ball! I had an extra hour or two this afternoon, so I did just that! I will try and find more time in the next few weeks to do an update on Independent League players also!
We currently have 9 players active in the MLB farm system. We started the season with 10, so we’ve got both good and bad reports to relay! Let’s go!
Jimmy Kerrigan
Jimmy Kerrigan played for the Rebels back in 2014, coming to us from Temple University and later playing for Virginia Commonwealth. He spent some time in the Independant Leagues and later signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Twins in 2017. He started out the 2021 season with the Double-A Witchita Wind Surge, and is currently playing for the AAA St. Paul Saints. He is batting .205 for the Saints and has 9 extra base hits including 5 home runs!
Jacob Rhinesmith
Jacob Rhinesmith was a member of the 2017 Rebel squad, joining us from Western Kentucky. He was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2018. He is currently playing for the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks where he is batting .240 with 4 home runs!
Brendan Donovan
Brendan Donovan was with the Rebels for the 2016 season, coming from South Alabama. He was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2018 draft, and started the 2021 season with High-A Peoria. He moved up to Double-AA Springfield on June 8th and is currently batting .303!
Garrett Kelly
Garrett Kelly pitched for the 2014 Rebel team where he joined us from from Wake Forest. He signed with the Twins back in 2016, was released and then signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2018. He is still in the Cubs farm system, starting this season with High-A South Bend, and moving the Double-A Tennessee at the end of May. He is currently pitching in relief for the Smokies and holds an 8.10 ERA over 10 innings pitched.
Chandler Raiden
Chandler Raiden played for the 2017 Rebels, traveling to New Market from Florida International University. Chandler was signed as a free agent by Tampa Bay in 2018, and was scheduled to start the cancelled 2020 season with the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits. Unfortunately the Rays organization has since released him. If our baseball radar sees him pop up anywhere else, we’ll keep you posted!
Justin Crump
Justin Crump was a part of the 2016 Rebel team, coming to us from UNC Wilmington. He was drafted in 2019 by the San Francisco Giants. He is starting off the 2021 season with the San Jose Giants, which is their Low-A affiliate. Justin has appeared in relief in 13 games so far this season and holds a 4.82 ERA with 3 holds, 1 save and 27 strikeouts!
Reeves Martin
Reeves Martin was a member of the 2018 Championship Rebel team, joining us from New Orleans University. Reeves was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2019 and began his 2021 season with AAA-Tacoma. He appeared in 5 games, but retired at the end of May. Wishing him the best of luck!
Jake Washer
Jake Washer was part of the Rebel Organization for the 2017 season, joining us from Eastern Carolina. He was drafted by the Cubs in 2019 and is currently with their High-A affiliate in South Bend, IN. He has appeared in 23 games this season and is currently batting .190.
Brandon Parker
Brandon Parker was with the New Market Rebels for part of our 2018 season, coming to us from Mississippi Gulf Coast JC. Brandon was drafted in 2019 by the Atlanta Braves and so far has spent his 2021 season with Low-A Augusta. He is batting .171, and so far has hit 5 home runs. Unfortunately he was added to the 7-day Disabled list on June 26th, so hopefully he makes his way back soon!
Jacinto Arredondo
Jacinto Arredondo was a unique and memorable pitcher on our 2018 Championship team, coming to us from Tampa. He signed with the Red Sox for the cancelled 2020 season, and is just now beginning his pro career with the Low-A Salem Red Sox here in Virginia. So far Cinto has thrown 19.1 innings over 12 games and is holding a 3.86 ERA with 18 strikeouts. He’s currently the alum playing closest to New Market, so it’d be a fun, quick trip to go see him play!
Cotton Dickson in 2007 playing for the Quad City River Bandits
Brandon “Cotton” Dickson is both our oldest and most recent signee to a minor league contract. Cotton was part of the memorable 2006 Rebels, joining us from Tusculum College. Cotton signed with the St. Louis Cardinals all the way back in 2010 and worked his way through their minor league system until he ultimately joined the Big League squad for several games in 2011. He was released in 2012, but went on to play successfully for almost a decade in Japan. He was invited to join the Olympic Team USA in May and then signed once again with the St. Louis Cardinals on June 14th! From what I understand, if he does not join the 40-Man Cardinals roster, he will remain on the Team USA roster. So far he has pitched 3.2 innings in 4 games with the AAA-Redbirds and holds a 7.36 ERA. Wishing Cotton the very best in his continued career!
JC Navarro is a 6ft-2in, 215lb infielder/righty pitcher from Sahuaria, Arizona. He is a sophomore at Arizona Western College where he is majoring in General Studies. You can follow JC on Twitter @ItsJC_Navarro and on Instagram @el_JC_Navarro.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: LA Dodgers
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Bubblegum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Both
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING OR EVENING: Both
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Both
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Lone Survivor, The Office
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Cucumber lime
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Owning 2 ranches in Mexico.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Be successful.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Travel to Spain.
Marcelo Saldana
Marcelo Saldana is a 6ft, 180lb Left-handed pitcher from Clovis, California. He ha studying Kinesiology at Fresno City Community College. You can follow Marcelo on Twitter @MarceloSaldana1 and on Instagram @M.S10.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Giants
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking
MORNING OR EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: The Sandlot, Criminal Minds
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Yellow
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I am from California
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Retire my parents.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Travel all over the world.
Hello Rebel Fans, Today we’re going to learn more about a pitcher, and today’s All Things Valley League Hitter of the Day!
Seth Keener
Seth Keener is a 6ft-2in 198lb right-handed pitcher from Pilot Mountain, NC. He is a Sophomore at Wake Forest University where he’s currently undecided on major. You can follow Seth on Instagram @Seth_Keener and on Twitter @SethKeener3.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Phillies
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: cookies
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking
MORNING or EVENING: Morning
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: The Office
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): White
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I have 7 siblings!
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): I can windmill.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Make it to the MLB
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Skydive.
Tyler Robertson
Tyler Robertson is a 6ft-4in 200lb infielder/outfielder from Deatsville, Alabama. He is a Senior majoring in General Studies at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. You can follow TR on Instagram @TCRobertson_32 and on Twitter @TCRobertson32.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Padres
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Cookies
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING OR EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Stranger Things
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I have fake two front teeth.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Football
Hello Rebel Fans.. today I thought we’d get to know a pitcher who performed very admirably last night, and a hitter who’s been dancing around a .500 average so far this season!
Gregory Martinez
Gregory Martinez is a 6ft-3in 205lb Right-handed pitcher from Southwest Ranches, FL. He is a Sophomore at Louisiana Tech University where he’s majoring in Business and Finance. You can follow Greg on Instagram @Greg.ethan_.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Pirates
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Bubblegum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: cookies
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Inglorious B*stards and Daredevil
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Purple
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I’m Hispanic
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Swimming
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Make it to the League
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Travel to Japan.
James Bell
James Bell is a 6ft-1in 205lb Catcher (DH for us this season) from Fresno, California. He has been studying Kinesiology at Fresno Community College. You can follow James on Twitter @JamesBell__ and on Instagram @JamesBell_.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Dodgers
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Cookies
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Mirable, Ozark
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Lemon Lime
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I love long walks on the beach.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Looking somewhat like actor Neal McDonough during his 90s Angels in the Outfield era.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Drafted by an MLB team.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Visit all 50 states.
Today we get to know a pitcher, and a catcher! A brief shoutout to Alex Nicolosi for helping Reed Mascolo get this bio completed!
Reed Mascolo
Reed Mascolo is a 6ft-1in, 212lb Right-handed pitcher from Fairfield, Connecticut. He is an Economics major at Wake Forest University!
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Yankees
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: The Godfarther II
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Orange
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: Avid (Reed)er
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Master riddle solver ( best on the team!)
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Pro baseball
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Surfing
James Valdivia
James Valdivia is a 6ft-2in, 225lb Catcher from Elkhorn, Nebraska. He is a sophomore at Southeast CC Nebraska where he’s studying Business. You can follow James on Twitter and Instagram @JamesValdivia_.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Philadelphia Phillies.
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: ice cream
CATS OR DOGS: dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: The Office
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I finished the Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin Hot Challenge
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): My cooking
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Open a food truck.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Visit the Eiffel tower!
Hello Rebel Fans! Today we get to know another pitcher, and another infielder!
Let me first apologize for yesterday’s post because I mistakenly put up the headshot for Seth Keener instead of Triston Todorowski. It has since been corrected, but if you caught it early, you may have gotten the wrong face to go with the name and information!
Bryson Bales
Bryson Bales is a 6ft-2in 190lb Left-handed pitcher from Round Rock, TX. He is a Junior at Louisiana Tech University where he is studying Management! You can follow Bryson on social media this summer @BrysonBales on Twitter and @Bryson.Bales on Instagram.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Rangers
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Cookies
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING OR EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Red
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I’m broke.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Darts
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Get drafted.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go skydiving.
Jordan Crawford
Jordan Crawford is a 6ft-2in, 228lb First Baseman from Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been attending SW Oregon Community College where he’s majored in Business. You can follow Jordan on Twitter and Instagram @JordanCrawff.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Dodgers
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Bubblegum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING or EVENING: Morning
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Training Day and The Blacklist
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I have a size 15 foot.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): My kindness.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Own my own manual labor business.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Visit every state!
Hello Rebel Fans! Today we introduce you to a solid infielder and today’s All Things Valley League pitcher of the day!
Nicolas Calero
Nick Calero is a 5-10in, 185lb right-handed middle infielder from Miami, FL. He is a Finance major at The College of Central Florida. You can follow Nick on Twitter @Nick_Calero3 and on Instagram @Nick_Calero.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Miami Marlins
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Cookies
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING or EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Wolf of Wall Street, The Office
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Red
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I’ve never had a pet.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being very handsome.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Become a millionaire.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go to the moon.
Triston Todorowski
Triston Todorowski is a 5ft-11in, 195lb Right-handed pitcher from Swanton, Ohio. He is a Health Education major at Snead State Community College. You can find more about Triston on his Twitter @TristonT555 and on Insagram @TristonT21.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Detroit Tigers
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Listening
MORNING OR EVENING: Evening
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: 300 (movie)
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: I’m good at ping pong.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Riddles
Today we’re going to learn more about Alex Nicolosi and Kyle Jackson.
Alex Nicolosi
Alex Nicolosi is a 5ft-10in 180lb Righty Pitcher from Stony Point, NY. He is a Senior at Seton Hall University where he majors in Business and Marketing. You can learn more about Alex by following him on Twitter @Alex3Nicolosi and on Instagram @AlexNicolosi3.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Yankees
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Seeds
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice Cream
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Youtube
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Benchwarmers
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Blue
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: Can eat a lot of pizza.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): My New York accent.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Pro ball.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Go to Italy.
Kyle Jackson
Kyle “KJ” Jackson is a 6ft-3in, 195lb Outfielder from Bowling Green, OH. He is a Sophomore at Kent State University where he is currently majoring in Exploratory Studies. You can follow KJ this season on Twitter @Kyle19Jackson and on Instagram @Kvlejackson.
FAVORITE MLB TEAM: Indians
BUBBLEGUM OR SEEDS: Gum
COOKIES OR ICE CREAM: Ice cream
CATS OR DOGS: Dogs
TALKING OR LISTENING: Talking
NETFLIX OR YOUTUBE: Netflix
FAVORITE MOVIE & TV SHOW: Rocky IV, How I Met Your Mother
FAVORITE GATORADE FLAVOR (COLOR): Yellow
WEIRD OR HILARIOUS FACT ABOUT YOU: Believes players should have true grit on the field, but many don’t.
SOMETHING YOU’RE KNOWN FOR (OTHER THAN BASEBALL): Being the youngest on most of my teams.
NAME ONE LIFE/CAREER GOAL: Pro baseball.
NAME SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Get to travel the world!
New Market Rebels 