The Gastonia Ghost Peppers signed Ethan Skender, a former Padres minor leaguer, for the 2025 season. Skender, a speedy utility player, previously played for Lake Erie Crushers and Evansville Otters, exhibiting strong performances.
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Outfielder Justin Farmer Inks with Lake Erie Crushers
Framer split time between the Fort Wayne TinCaps (High-A) and the San Antiono Mission (AA) of the San Diego Padres organization last season, hitting three home runs and 28 RBI with 18 stolen bases in 295 at-bats in 93 games.
Former MLBer Alfredo Gonzalez Inks with Lake Erie Crushers
Gonzalez reached the MLB with the Chicago White Sox in 2018, playing in three contests with the club.
Ethan Skender Inks with Lake Erie Crushers
Last season with the Evansville Otters (AAPB), Skender, 27, batted .263 with nine home runs, 53 RBI, 16 doubles, five triples and 22 stolen bases in 319 at-bats in 83 games.
Juan Kelly Inks with Lake Erie Crushers of Frontier League
Kelly, a native of the Dominican Republic, batted .248 with eight home runs, 48 RBI and seven stolen bases in 299 at-bats in 80 games with the Tri-City Valley Cats of the Frontier League last season.
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