2007 Player Profiles

#4 Joe “Pipp” Hoffman – 3B/OF
A first year Crow, Joe brings the entire package, with solid fielding at third and in the outfield, as well as a great line drive hitter to the middle of the Crows order. His wife Tara has also accepted role of team photographer.

#7 Josh Herzog - Utlility
Another son of Mad Dog Denny, Josh finds himself filling in very nicely with the Young Crows. It is rare that a game goes by, that Josh does not make some sort of miraculous catch in the OF, and then follow it up with some timely hitting. He is expecting his first born any day now, and has also signed over his son to the 3rd generation Crows.

#8 “Arkansas” Dave Sorenson - SS
Arkansas has been voted captain for the 2007 season, and for all the right reasons. Is at or near the top in almost every offensive category, and plays stellar SS. If you want to watch a true ballplayer, come to the park and watch Arkansas Dave.

#9 Billy Nolan. - 1B
Has yet to miss a game in his 4+ years as a Young Crow, and his gritty style of getting down and dirty makes him the role model for the 3rd generation coming up. Only player in Crows history to win a Gold glove in the outfield and the infield.

#14 Jason Herzog - 2B/OF
Second generation Crow, as he is the son of the Crows all time strikeout leader, Mad Dog Denny. Known for his scrappy style of getting on base, and his diving stabs at 2nd.

#15 Randy Ragner 2B, IF, OF
Taking the year off due to personal reasons, will make his 2007 debut on Fan Appreciation Night. A solid Crow both offensively, where he holds many of the Crows records, and also defensively where he can play stellar at every position.

#17 Rob Wilkey - RF/C
Another veteran presence in the Crows lineup – makes the plays look easy in RF, and has been working exclusively with the pitching staff this year, helping them settle down and just throw strikes. Almost a guarantee you will see a few solid shots right between 3B and SS tonight.

#19 Kyle “Duche” Christenson – LC
What a pickup Kyle has been for the Young Crows. Getting what may be the biggest free agent on the market, the Duche has shown that he is worth every penny. Arguably the most clutch hitter in the lineup, and has proven to be a gem in the outfield.

#21 Keith Gunerius OF
This lanky outfielder has a hoover for a glove and a rocket for an arm. He loves to slap a single here and punch a single there. But watch out, he can hit it deep when he needs to.

#23 Jim ‘Bama’ Sorenson – C/OF/IF
Another big offseason acquisition for the Young Crows. It took the Crows 3 years to get him signed, but now have his rights for 30 years. With his great swing to deep right center he is a guarantee to get on base, and an all star fielder.

#24 Dave Carney IF/OF
Coach Carney, as he known around these parts. Solid lefthanded hitter who reaches almost every at bat, can hit for average and for power. Plays a flawless outfield and infield, and now that he has added coaching to his resume, there may be nothing left for him to prove. Tell still would like to see him with a full time mustache though.

#26 Bernie Knox - RC
A long time softball veteran, with Tim Raines style quickness in the outfield. A tough left handed hitter, who rarely makes an out. Bernie has been around the game for over 3 decades, and has not lost a step.

#33 Mark Jeglosky - LF
Thanks to a crank 411 call, the Crows were able to talk Mark out of a 4 year retirement and they are reaping the benefits. Once an All-Star, always an all star, as it took Mark about 1 inning to regain his form of 1992 where he hit .750, led the team in HR’s, and outfield assists. Welcome back! Mark has signed on for 30 years, and the Young Crows also hold the rights to his sons Will and Joey.

#92 Jason Kelly - P
J Kelly has taken the starting pitching role with this team to a new level. Shuts down opponents by moving the ball around, and forcing them to swing at bad pitches. Has a long ways to go to catch Mad Dog in strikeouts, but he rarely lets the opponent hit the ball solid.

#99 Hugh Muehlberg - 3B/OF
Hugh brings size and power the Crows lineup, although injuries and personal commitments have kept him sidelined for most of the year. Look for the longball with Hugh, and a potential diving grab in the outfield.

#22 Dave Tell - SS
Dave is still working his way up through the minor league system. Has shown some spark as of late, as he has advanced from Kansas City to St Louis, and now to the AAA Memphis Bluebirds, in hopes of rejoining the team in time for the District tourney. I’m sure the Crows will need someone like Dave to make some refreshing ice water during Districts.