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Meet the 2027 Salamanders, our newest additions, and the coaching staff.

2027 SALAMANDERS

THE TEAM

16 PLAYERS
2027 ADDITIONS

NEWEST SALAMANDERS

3 NEW PLAYERS
#2
Jake Harris batting during a baseball workout
OF / INF
Joined · 2027 Season

Jake Harris

All-around defensive guru who brings versatility to the outfield and infield.

SALAMANDERS STATSNo Salamanders stats yet
#15
Spencer Logan pitching
P / 1B / OF
Signed · Post-2026 Season

Spencer Logan

Tall, physical player who brings strength to the mound and versatility at first base and in the outfield.

SALAMANDERS STATSNo Salamanders stats yet
#27
Noah Steele in action for the Salamanders
SS
Officially Joined · Post-2026 Season · 2026 Taxi Pool

Noah Steele

Athletic shortstop who flashed extra-base ability and run production in limited action.

View 2026 Stats
2026 TAXI POOL · REGULAR SEASON
.375AVG
.444OBP
1.194OPS
3H
5RBI
1R
2SB
BACK FOR 2027

RETURNING SALAMANDERS

13 PLAYERS
#1
Ryan Burnett in action for the Salamanders
3B / SS / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Ryan Burnett

Dynamic two-way player with power, speed, and impact production on both sides of the ball.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.514AVG
.575OBP
1.461OPS
18H
18RBI
17R
4SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
44.1IP
2.211ERA
1.466WHIP
45SO
2026 All-StarMay 2026 Hitter of the Month
#4
Jordan Goss in action for the Salamanders
2B / P
2025 Inaugural Draft · R1 · #2 Overall

Jordan Goss

High-contact table setter with speed and the versatility to take the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.382AVG
.434OBP
0.894OPS
29H
13RBI
18R
5SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
0.1IP
105.0ERA
21.0WHIP
0SO
2025 All-Star2026 All-Star2026 TCABL All-League 2nd Team
#7
Brian Smith in action for the Salamanders
OF
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Brian Smith

Athletic outfielder who adds speed and consistent run-scoring ability.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.310AVG
.349OBP
0.694OPS
18H
5RBI
17R
6SB
#8
Mason Blair in action for the Salamanders
3B / P
Founding Member · 2025

Mason Blair

Dependable corner infielder who adds depth at third base and on the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.214AVG
.267OBP
0.481OPS
9H
4RBI
11R
0SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
4.0IP
8.75ERA
4.0WHIP
2SO
#11
Jacob Garness in action for the Salamanders
OF / P
2025 Inaugural Draft · R2 · #7 Overall

Jacob Garness

Proven contact hitter and dependable arm who has consistently produced for the Salamanders.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.311AVG
.358OBP
0.719OPS
19H
9RBI
13R
3SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
40.2IP
2.238ERA
1.377WHIP
23SO
2025 All-Star2025 Week 1 Hitter of the Week2025 Week 2 Hitter of the Week
#13
Alex Gonzales in action for the Salamanders
P / SS / OF PRIMARY: P
2025 Winter Draft · R3 · #5 Overall

Alex Gonzales

Front-line pitcher with swing-and-miss stuff who also brings athleticism at shortstop and in the outfield.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.258AVG
.303OBP
0.593OPS
8H
3RBI
9R
4SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
29.2IP
2.36ERA
1.348WHIP
42SO
2026 All-Star
#17
Esteban Fernandez Jr. in action for the Salamanders
OF
Founder / Head Coach · 2025

Esteban Fernandez Jr.

Player-coach who brings leadership, patience at the plate, and a team-first approach.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.172AVG
.314OBP
0.487OPS
5H
2RBI
8R
0SB
2025 All-Star
#21
Adrian Echeverri in action for the Salamanders
OF / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Adrian Echeverri

Athletic outfielder who adds contact, baserunning pressure, and pitching depth.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.298AVG
.400OBP
0.698OPS
14H
3RBI
9R
5SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
3.1IP
29.4ERA
5.7WHIP
6SO
2026 All-Star
#22
Sean Thornton in action for the Salamanders
C / OF / P
2026 Spring Draft · R1 · P1

Sean Thornton

Impact bat with elite on-base production, speed, and defensive versatility.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.529AVG
.619OBP
1.423OPS
27H
15RBI
25R
6SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
5.0IP
2.8ERA
1.6WHIP
7SO
2026 All-Star2026 TCABL All-League 1st Team
#23
Matthew Swinkey in action for the Salamanders
1B / OF
2025 Inaugural Draft · R4 · #16 Overall

Matthew Swinkey

Steady contact hitter who consistently puts together productive at-bats.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.317AVG
.413OBP
0.763OPS
20H
13RBI
11R
0SB
2025 All-Star
#28
Jeff Buelow in action for the Salamanders
C / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Jeff Buelow

Consistent contact hitter with run-producing ability and innings on the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.413AVG
.464OBP
1.019OPS
26H
19RBI
16R
3SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
17.0IP
5.765ERA
1.941WHIP
11SO
2026 All-Star
#35
Sean Adams in action for the Salamanders
1B / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Sean Adams

Reliable run producer with a strong contact approach and pitching depth.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.382AVG
.416OBP
0.930OPS
26H
23RBI
8R
5SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
9.0IP
11.67ERA
3.222WHIP
10SO
2026 TCABL All-League 1st Team
#36
Tim Robertson in action for the Salamanders
C / UTL / P
2025 Inaugural Draft · R6 · #24 Overall

Tim Robertson

Versatile veteran who contributes behind the plate, around the field, and on the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.293AVG
.375OBP
0.716OPS
12H
7RBI
10R
0SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
4.1IP
16.15ERA
3.923WHIP
6SO
2025 All-Star

Player statistics shown on these cards are from the completed 2026 season. Jake and Spencer have no recorded Salamanders appearances yet; Noah’s 2026 appearances were through the taxi pool.

LEADERSHIP

COACHING STAFF

Esteban Fernandez Jr. #17
Head Coach / Player

Esteban Fernandez Jr.

Leads the Salamanders on and off the field with a team-first approach.

Inaugural 2025 TCABL Coach of the Year
Chuck Burnett #0
Coach

Chuck Burnett

Joined the Salamanders coaching staff in 2026 alongside his son, Ryan Burnett. His baseball experience and steady presence have been instrumental in helping shape the club.

Joined coaching staff in 2026
2026 Roster Archive 14 players · View roster

The completed 2026 roster, including Noah Steele’s taxi-pool appearances.

#28
Jeff Buelow in action for the Salamanders
C / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Jeff Buelow

Consistent contact hitter with run-producing ability and innings on the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.413AVG
.464OBP
1.019OPS
26H
19RBI
16R
3SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
17.0IP
5.765ERA
1.941WHIP
11SO
2026 All-Star
#22
Sean Thornton in action for the Salamanders
C / OF / P
2026 Spring Draft · R1 · P1

Sean Thornton

Impact bat with elite on-base production, speed, and defensive versatility.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.529AVG
.619OBP
1.423OPS
27H
15RBI
25R
6SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
5.0IP
2.8ERA
1.6WHIP
7SO
2026 All-Star2026 TCABL All-League 1st Team
#36
Tim Robertson in action for the Salamanders
C / UTL / P
2025 Inaugural Draft · R6 · #24 Overall

Tim Robertson

Versatile veteran who contributes behind the plate, around the field, and on the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.293AVG
.375OBP
0.716OPS
12H
7RBI
10R
0SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
4.1IP
16.15ERA
3.923WHIP
6SO
2025 All-Star
#35
Sean Adams in action for the Salamanders
1B / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Sean Adams

Reliable run producer with a strong contact approach and pitching depth.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.382AVG
.416OBP
0.930OPS
26H
23RBI
8R
5SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
9.0IP
11.67ERA
3.222WHIP
10SO
2026 TCABL All-League 1st Team
#23
Matthew Swinkey in action for the Salamanders
1B / OF
2025 Inaugural Draft · R4 · #16 Overall

Matthew Swinkey

Steady contact hitter who consistently puts together productive at-bats.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.317AVG
.413OBP
0.763OPS
20H
13RBI
11R
0SB
2025 All-Star
#4
Jordan Goss in action for the Salamanders
2B / P
2025 Inaugural Draft · R1 · #2 Overall

Jordan Goss

High-contact table setter with speed and the versatility to take the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.382AVG
.434OBP
0.894OPS
29H
13RBI
18R
5SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
0.1IP
105.0ERA
21.0WHIP
0SO
2025 All-Star2026 All-Star2026 TCABL All-League 2nd Team
#8
Mason Blair in action for the Salamanders
3B / P
Founding Member · 2025

Mason Blair

Dependable corner infielder who adds depth at third base and on the mound.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.214AVG
.267OBP
0.481OPS
9H
4RBI
11R
0SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
4.0IP
8.75ERA
4.0WHIP
2SO
#1
Ryan Burnett in action for the Salamanders
3B / SS / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Ryan Burnett

Dynamic two-way player with power, speed, and impact production on both sides of the ball.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.514AVG
.575OBP
1.461OPS
18H
18RBI
17R
4SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
44.1IP
2.211ERA
1.466WHIP
45SO
2026 All-StarMay 2026 Hitter of the Month
#27
Noah Steele in action for the Salamanders
SS
Taxi Pool · 2026 | Officially Joined · Post-2026 Season

Noah Steele

Athletic shortstop who flashed extra-base ability and run production in limited action.

View 2026 Stats
2026 TAXI POOL · REGULAR SEASON
.375AVG
.444OBP
1.194OPS
3H
5RBI
1R
2SB
#7
Brian Smith in action for the Salamanders
OF
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Brian Smith

Athletic outfielder who adds speed and consistent run-scoring ability.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.310AVG
.349OBP
0.694OPS
18H
5RBI
17R
6SB
#21
Adrian Echeverri in action for the Salamanders
OF / P
Signed · 2026 Free Agency · Post-2025 Season

Adrian Echeverri

Athletic outfielder who adds contact, baserunning pressure, and pitching depth.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.298AVG
.400OBP
0.698OPS
14H
3RBI
9R
5SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
3.1IP
29.4ERA
5.7WHIP
6SO
2026 All-Star
#11
Jacob Garness in action for the Salamanders
OF / P
2025 Inaugural Draft · R2 · #7 Overall

Jacob Garness

Proven contact hitter and dependable arm who has consistently produced for the Salamanders.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.311AVG
.358OBP
0.719OPS
19H
9RBI
13R
3SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
40.2IP
2.238ERA
1.377WHIP
23SO
2025 All-Star2025 Week 1 Hitter of the Week2025 Week 2 Hitter of the Week
#17
Esteban Fernandez Jr. in action for the Salamanders
OF
Founder / Head Coach · 2025

Esteban Fernandez Jr.

Player-coach who brings leadership, patience at the plate, and a team-first approach.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.172AVG
.314OBP
0.487OPS
5H
2RBI
8R
0SB
2025 All-Star
#13
Alex Gonzales in action for the Salamanders
P / SS / OF PRIMARY: P
2025 Winter Draft · R3 · #5 Overall

Alex Gonzales

Front-line pitcher with swing-and-miss stuff who also brings athleticism at shortstop and in the outfield.

View 2026 Stats
2026 BATTING · REGULAR SEASON
.258AVG
.303OBP
0.593OPS
8H
3RBI
9R
4SB
2026 PITCHING · REGULAR SEASON
29.2IP
2.36ERA
1.348WHIP
42SO
2026 All-Star