A total of six Williamsport Crosscutters were selected in the recently completed 2022 MLB Draft. The draft consisted of 20 rounds with 616 players chosen July 17-19 in Los Angeles, the site of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.
The six Williamsport players selected were:
• RHP Wesley Scott – Round 8 by Kansas City
• C/1B Tayden Hall – Round 9 by Milwaukee
• RHP Troy Taylor (2021) – Round 12 by Seattle
• C Sabin Ceballos – Round 14 by Los Angeles (AL)
• SS Michael Turconi (2021) – Round 15 by Toronto
• RHP Easton Sikorski – Round 17 by Cincinnati
Overall, the MLB Draft League had 46 players that appeared in the league during the 2021 and 2022 seasons selected in the draft. State College led the way with 10 selections, followed by West Virginia and Trenton with 9, Frederick with 8, Williamsport with 6, and Mahoning Valley with 4.
Philadelphia Phillies Designate Cutters as an Official Community Ally
Major League Baseball announced the “Community Ally Program,” which allows MLB Clubs to give an MLB Draft League team the designation of “Official Community Ally” of that MLB Club.
Through this program, MLB Clubs and MLB Draft League teams may collaborate on community-based initiatives, including cross promotion on MLB Club and Draft League team platforms, ballpark and youth participation events, and charitable or fundraising efforts.
As an Official Community Ally, the MLB Draft League team will receive the right to use the MLB Club’s logo as part of an MLB-created Official Community Ally logo to highlight the partnership on the team’s website and in the team’s ballpark, and recognition on the MLB Club’s website and social media channels as an Official Community Ally. All six MLB Draft League teams have established relationships with MLB Clubs: Mahoning Valley Scrappers/Cleveland Guardians; Frederick Keys/Baltimore Orioles; Trenton Thunder/Philadelphia Phillies; Williamsport Crosscutters/Philadelphia; State College Spikes/Pittsburgh Pirates; and West Virginia Black Bears/Pittsburgh. The details of each relationship are subject to approval of the individual MLB Clubs and MLB Draft League team, and more details on each will be forthcoming.
Cutters Unveil Great Potato Caper Merchandise
This season, the Crosscutters commemorate the 35th anniversary of Dave Bresnahan’s Great Potato Caper. Bresnahan created baseball history using a POTATO in a trick play for the Williamsport Bills in 1987, leading to worldwide publicity that continues to this day. To celebrate, the Williamsport Crosscutters will be rebranding to the Great Potato Capers for the August 31 game. The first 1,000 fans attending the game will receive a limited-edition “Potato Ball”. Special Great Potato Caper jerseys, all featuring Bresnahan’s name, will be available to fans in an online auction.
As part of the celebration, the team has introduced exclusive Great Potato Caper merchandise including t-shirts, caps, sweatshirts and more. The limited-edition merchandise is available in the Sawmill Team Store and online at crosscutters.com.
Cutters Honoring Military Heroes in 2022 – Openings Still Remain
The Williamsport Crosscutters are honoring local military heroes during the upcoming 2022 season.
The program, called Military Salute, is presented by EQT and will honor a veteran or active-duty military member in pregame ceremonies at every Cutters home game this season.
To nominate your military hero, simply fill out the short online nomination form available at
crosscutters.com.
Those chosen will receive:
– 4 tickets to the selected game
– A $25 Cutters gift card
– Recognition on the field prior to the game & ceremonial 1st pitch honors
Nominations will remain open until all 40 available spots have been filled.
UPCOMING GAMES & PROMOTIONS
Tuesday, August 2 vs. State College Spikes – 6:35 p.m.
Topps Tuesday. Presented by Topps. A free sample pack of Topps baseball cards for the first 1,000 fans. Enter to win a valuable Topps Gift Bag including a new box of Topps baseball cards.
BOGO Ticket Tuesday. Presented by Giant. Show your Giant Card at the box office for buy one get one free Stadium Reserved tickets.
Charitable Tuesday. Presented by Pennsylvania Skill by Miele Manufacturing. Learn more about a non-profit doing great work in our area.
Wednesday, August 3 vs. State College Spikes -6:35 p.m.
Virtual Food Drive. Presented by Hamilton Patriot. Make a monetary donation at the game to the Central PA Food Bank and earn great prizes. (No food accepted)
Milton-Watsontown Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Milton-Watsontown area at; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Lance Jensen, Carl Jenkins Dentistry, Coup Agency, Susquehanna Community Bank, & Watson Inn.
Columbia-Montour County Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Columbia & Montour County area at; Participating Pepsi retailers, Resurrection Movement Studio & Triple Play Custom Apparel.
Kids Eat Free. Presented by Giant Food Stores. The first 100 kids age 12 and under get a free hot dog meal.
Hump Day Happy Hour. $3 domestic pints & $1 off craft beer pints till first pitch.
