#2 - Scott Conti [ID #98347] OF |
| Home Town: New York, New York School: none |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (L) Throws (L) Positions: OF 1b |
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| Games 1064, AVE .291, OBP .357, SLG .503, OPS .860, H 1070, 2B 307, 3B 36, HR 133, RBI 521, SB 391 |
| Notes: The "Con Man" was rescued from minor league purgatory and given his first chance at major league playing time by the Highlanders. He rewarded their opportunity with a productive career as one of the most exciting leadoff batters--and maddening baserunners--in Highlander history. Conti never saw a base he didn't want to steal, resulting in his nick name. He was a devilish charlatan who routinely fabricated details about his life to troll reporters. He also had one of the most electric years by a Highlander, resulting in a MVP award where he batted 100 extra-base hits. Only the peerless Peter Saunders has more SBs in a Highlander uniform than the Con Man. |
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#4 - Roland Young [ID #129376] C |
| Home Town: Arlington, Texas School: none Drafted: 2027, Round #1 by Saratoga Highlanders |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: C |
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| Games 1988, AVE .273, OBP .340, SLG .503, OPS .843, H 2143, 2B 539, 3B 25, HR 403, RBI 1514, SB 3 |
| Notes: For 14 seasons, Young was the Highlander MVP and clubhouse leader. Putting up 400 HR and 1500 RBI was an achievement of elite dependability. He was an explosive offensive talent who also nabbed a Gold Glove while throwing out over 36% of base stealers. 9 x All Star appearances and robbed several more times. 6 x All League. Named game MVP 147 times, and was always a clutch performer in the cup and playoffs as well. My girlfriend straight-up had a Young jersey made for me. Gonna miss ya behind the digital plate, big guy. 4Ever Young. |
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#8 - Lee Kelly [ID #97738] OF |
| Home Town: Rogers, Arkansas College: University of Arkansas |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (S) Throws (R) Positions: OF |
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| Games 1558, AVE .258, OBP .326, SLG .461, OPS .787, H 1549, 2B 415, 3B 45, HR 237, RBI 905, SB 21 |
| Notes: GOLDEN Lee Kelly roamed Centerfield like a natural, effortlessly chasing down fly balls and gunning down opposing base runners. His defense was a weapon that endeared him to fans and his team's pitchers alike. With 5 Gold Gloves and 5 All-Star appearances to his name, he was a fan favorite with 237 league homers and 905 RBI in a Highlander uniform. He ranks in the top 20 in nearly every Highlander career stat, including the most Game MVPs in team history. Glimmer on, GLK! |
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#8 - Peter Saunders [ID #44472] OF |
| Home Town: Los Angeles, California School: none |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: OF 1b 2b 3b ss |
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| Games 1826, AVE .273, OBP .369, SLG .454, OPS .823, H 1754, 2B 335, 3B 125, HR 191, RBI 704, SB 788 |
| Notes: Longtime lead-off hitter who endeavored to be the next Rickey Henderson. Known for his aggressive baserunning, extra-base power, and his entourage's love-hate relationship with media and paparazzi. With 8 all-star appearances and 2 MVP awards, he revolutionized the lead-off spot for the Highlanders. |
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#14 - Wally Jenkins [ID #111682] OF |
| Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota School: none Drafted: 2023, Round #6 by Seattle Rickey |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: OF |
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| Games 799, AVE .284, OBP .351, SLG .495, OPS .846, H 893, 2B 218, 3B 17, HR 136, RBI 505, SB 6 |
| Notes: Meet Wally Jenkins - like Rodney Dangerfield, this unassuming outfielder got no respect until he was rescued from riding the pine by the Highlanders. He rewarded their confidence in his abilities with 4 straight All-Star appearances and a MVP award, making him one of the most successful free agent signings in team history. Sure, maybe he's the most mild man on earth. Maybe mayo is too spicy for his Midwestern sensibilities. But during his tenure only Roland Young had more POTG awards. Here's hoping he spends his post-baseball life sneaking his son onto a woman's soccer team like in Ladybugs. |
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#19 - Rafael Sullivan [ID #15889] P |
| Home Town: Pasadena, California School: none |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (L) Throws (L) Positions: P |
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| Games 499, W 201, L 145, S 1, CG 69, SHO 13, ERA 3.36, BAA .249, WHIP 1.176, IP 2962⅓, K 953 |
| Notes: The first - and perhaps last - Highlander to reach the 200 win plateau. Sullivan was a 7-time all-star who snagged 2 Cy Young Awards with his top-shelf three-pitch arsenal. He was particularly savage against left-handers, who batted .170 against him in over 1000 at bats. |
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#22 - Steve Bradley [ID #15882] P |
| Home Town: Chicago, Illinois School: none |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: P |
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| Games 495, W 187, L 137, S 2, CG 71, SHO 14, ERA 3.40, BAA .239, WHIP 1.234, IP 3052⅔, K 1721 |
| Notes: While he was eclipsed by Sullivan, Bradley was a rock-solid workhorse with 71 career complete games. He was a 20 game winner and represented the Highlanders in 4 all-star games. |
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#31 - Mauro Barrera [ID #175853] 3B |
| Home Town: Garden Grove, California School: none Drafted: 2036, Round #1 by Saratoga Highlanders |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: 3B |
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| Games 1554, AVE .259, OBP .334, SLG .510, OPS .844, H 1555, 2B 408, 3B 46, HR 335, RBI 1121, SB 47 |
| Notes: BEAR HUG was the rock of the Highlander lineup for over a decade, leading the team to their very first Legends League appearance. After the retirement of Highlander legend Roland Young, BEAR HUG assumed the clean-up masher role and delivered clutch hits with stunning reliability. 10 straight years of 30+ homers. 9+ years of 100+ RBI. 7 years of 10+ game MVP honors. He was constantly undervalued with only 2 All-Star and 2 All-League honors. But the Highlander faithful know that BEAR HUG wrapped the hot corner in his warm embrace first first day as a rookie and never let go. |
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#32 - Nicolas Aragon [ID #107910] SS |
| Home Town: Johns Creek, Georgia College: University of Georgia |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: SS of |
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| Games 1428, AVE .266, OBP .353, SLG .442, OPS .795, H 1407, 2B 317, 3B 43, HR 177, RBI 751, SB 50 |
| Notes: Apart from the rare feat of being awarded a Golden Glove at two different positions (SS and OF), Nicolas Aragon was a champion of consistency. His patience at the plate and surprising pop made him a pesky hitter, and a key performer for the Highlanders. But to some he was known as much for his 420-friendly antics and hot-boxing the team's locker room as he was his statistics. He ended his Highlander career in the top 8 in almost every meaningful offensive category, including hits, runs, RBI, and doubles. Long live Puff! |
#41 - Ivan Clark [ID #84857] 2B |
| Home Town: Grande Prairie, British Columbia School: none |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: 2B of |
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| Games 1074, AVE .242, OBP .267, SLG .454, OPS .721, H 1049, 2B 236, 3B 12, HR 219, RBI 752, SB 6 |
| Notes: Ivan "Hatchet" Clark redefined how second base was perceived by Highlander fans. With both enormous power and soft hands, the slugging Canadian infielder was a fan favorite whose enormous moonshot HRs, late-game clutch hitting, and multiple Gold Gloves made him a truly unique contributor to the Highlanders. He left the team with 205 HRs in a Highlander uniform (plus 49 HR in 150 cup matches). |
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#49 - Leonard Murphy [ID #64414] 2B |
| Home Town: Palm Bay, Florida School: none |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: 2B 1b |
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| Games 1129, AVE .264, OBP .345, SLG .425, OPS .770, H 1223, 2B 288, 3B 40, HR 124, RBI 542, SB 282 |
| Notes: After the departure of Peter Saunders, "Irish" Leonard Murphy grabbed the reins of the lead-off spot and electrified fans with 5 All-Star seasons of scrappy speed, gap power, and immortal bat control. In a Highlander uniform, he had more BBs than Ks, and was in the team's all-time top-10 in Runs, Doubles, and SBs. He was the Paul Molitor of the Highlanders. |
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#69 - Terry Eller [ID #150673] OF |
| Home Town: Chisholm, Minnesota College: University of Utah Drafted: 2031, Round #4 by Saratoga Highlanders |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (R) Throws (R) Positions: OF 1b |
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| Games 1286, AVE .264, OBP .338, SLG .427, OPS .765, H 1211, 2B 340, 3B 23, HR 120, RBI 615, SB 68 |
| Notes: After converting to Mormonism while at the Univeristy of Utah, Eller dropped from a first round talent to a kooky 4th round pick. The Stormin' Mormon won the ROTY and racked up accolades with 4 All Star appearances and 3 Gold Gloves while patrolling the Saratoga outfield. He was a steady presence and unorthodox leadoff hitter who cooked monthly team meals. Offered a management position, he has politely declined and plans to move back to Minnesota and open a wolf sanctuary and wilderness ministry. Storm on, Eller. |
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#86 - Paul Kang [ID #72029] 1B |
| Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio College: University of Minnesota |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (L) Throws (L) Positions: 1B 3b |
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| Games 1278, AVE .267, OBP .330, SLG .468, OPS .799, H 1277, 2B 328, 3B 58, HR 173, RBI 735, SB 269 |
| Notes: With exceptional defensive skill and speed paired with his power hitting, Kang anchored the Highlander lineup for 7 years. 6 time All-Star, 6 Gold Gloves, and 4 All-League honors at first base. Kinda Korean. |
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#98 - Albert Burch [ID #89161] 1B |
| Home Town: Rancho Cucamonga, California College: University of California, Irvine |
| Hall Of Famer Bats (L) Throws (L) Positions: 1B of |
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| Games 1413, AVE .275, OBP .347, SLG .449, OPS .797, H 1268, 2B 364, 3B 45, HR 116, RBI 627, SB 73 |
| Notes: "The Tree" was an unmovable object in the two-hole on the Highlanders. Long considered a disappointment as a top-prospect, his dependability and consistency set a standard for left-handed hitters in a Saratoga uniform. Although he was never voted into an all-star game, he left the Highlanders as a crowd favorite due to his clutch hitting and team-first attitude. |
#35 - Ramiro Rosado [ID #15876] 3B 
#95 - Joon Ho Shin [ID #213900] OF