HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers on Wednesday drafted infielder Carlos Amezquita following the conclusion of the ALPB-Baseball America Pro Days powered by IndyBall Jobs. The two-day event was held at Truist Point on Tuesday and Wednesday. Amezquita was the eighth selection in the first round of the draft.

“Carlos showed a lot of promise during the showcase,” said Rockers manager Jamie Keefe. “He’s a shortstop who can play multiple infield positions and I’m looking forward to seeing him during our spring training.”

The Rockers open their two-week Spring Training session on Monday, April 14 at Truist Point.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Amezquita played at West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, N.C. He started his college career in 2020 at St. Andrews, hitting .317. He played for the High Point-Thomasville HiToms of the Coastal Plain League in the summer of 2021, putting up a .333 average.

Amezquita finished his collegiate career at UNC Pembroke, hitting .311 in 2023 and .297 in 2024. As a senior, he led the Braves to a 43-14 record.

The Rockers open their season on Friday, April 25 at Southern Maryland and will play their first home game of the season at Truist Point on Friday, May 2 against the Lexington Legends.

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The High Point Rockers, operated by the non-profit High Point Baseball, play their home games at Truist Point, a state-of-the-art $36 million ballpark which serves as a catalyst to the rejuvenation of downtown High Point. The Rockers have reached the Atlantic League playoffs in three of four years after winning the South Division title in both halves of the 2023 season. The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League, has 10 clubs from New York to North Carolina. For more, visit HighPointRockers.com.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers are offering a special treat to their fans when the Rockers play their annual exhibition game against the Gastonia Ghost Peppers on Saturday, April 19.  A ticket to the contest comes with complimentary food and beverages for every fan.

Tickets to the 6:05 p.m. contest can be purchased for just $16 through April 14 and $20 starting on April 15. The ticket includes a reserved seat and complimentary access to the Truist Point concessions stands. Rockers season ticket holders receive complimentary game tickets and will be included with the all-inclusive food and beverage special (excluding alcoholic beverages).

“Exhibition games are not just tune-ups for the players but for our staff and concessions workers as well,” said Rockers President Pete Fisch. “By giving all of our fans complimentary access to the concession stands, we will help everybody in the ballpark be prepared for Opening Night.”

The Rockers have recently partnered with Carousel Hospitality to provide all concessions at Truist Point. This will be Carousel’s first opportunity to introduce their food and service to Rockers fans.

Fans will have access to select Truist Point concessions offerings including hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, nachos, and pretzels among other items. Soft drinks are included but beer and wine are not. Certain restrictions apply.

The Rockers will open the regular season at Southern Maryland on Friday, April 25. The home opener is slated for Friday, May 2 against the Lexington Legends at 6:35 p.m. at Truist Point. Single game tickets are on sale now at the Rockers Box Office or online at HighPointRockers.com.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers on Monday announced the signing of two more players for the 2025 season. Outfielder Luis Gonzalez and pitcher Kent Emanuel are each expected to be in camp when the Rockers open Spring Training on Monday, April 14.

Both Gonzalez and Emanuel have prior Major League experience. Gonzalez spent parts of the 2020 and 2021 seasons with the Chicago White Sox and appeared in 98 games for the San Francisco Giants in 2022. Emanuel was in the Majors with the Houston Astros in 2021 and the Miami Marlins in 2024.

“Both Luis and Kent will make their mark this season,” said Rockers manager Jamie Keefe. “Luis gives us an exceptional outfielder who is an outstanding hitter and can really run. Kent has won a slew of games as a starter and he’ll be a key ingredient in our rotation this year.”

Emanual, 32, played at the University of North Carolina and was the ACC Pitcher of the Year in 2013 after leading the Tar Heels to the College World Series. He was 11-5 in his final season in Chapel Hill and was a first team All-ACC selection in both 2012 and ’13. Last year with Miami, Emanuel made 12 MLB appearances with 12 strikeouts in 17.2 innings. The Woodstock, Ga. native was a finalist for both the Golden Spikes and Dick Howser Awards in 2013.

Gonzalez, who attended high school in Tucson, Az., played at the University of New Mexico and was a third team All-American in 2017. A third round pick of the White Sox in 2017, he made his MLB debut with the Sox in 2020. He earned his most extensive playing time with the Giants in 2022 as he hit .254 in 98 games with 17 doubles, four homers and 36 RBI. Gonzalez, 29, was at Class AAA with the Yankees in 2024.

The Rockers open the 2025 Atlantic League season at Southern Maryland on April 25 and play their home opener at Truist Point on Friday, May 2 against the Lexington Legends.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Drew Mendoza, a left-handed hitter who led the Atlantic League in batting in 2023, has signed to play with the High Point Rockers in 2025.

Mendoza, 27, is a first and third baseman and also plays the corner outfield positions. His .346 batting average for the York Revolution in 2023 was the highest of all Atlantic League hitters that season.

“Drew brings so much to this team,” said Rockers manager Jamie Keefe. “He’s a pure hitter who can play first or third base or either corner outfield spot. Drew not only hits for a high average, but he adds power and is outstanding at driving in runs. He will have a big impact on the middle of our line-up.”

Mendoza was a college star at Florida State, earning first team All-ACC honors and second team All-America recognition as a junior in 2019 when he led the ACC in walks and finished second in on-base percentage at .471. He played on a pair of FSU teams that won the ACC Championship and earned All-Athens Regional honors in 2019.

A native of Minneola, Fla., Mendoza was selected in the third round of the 2019 MLB Amateur Draft by the Washington Nationals. He reached as high as Class AA before joining the York Revolution in 2023.

With York in 2023, Mendoza led the Atlantic League in hitting with a .346 batting average while posting league-bests with 41 doubles and a .998 OPS (on-base+slugging). He was named a 2023 ALPB Postseason All-Star and was the first baseman on the league’s All-Defensive Team. Mendoza spent the 2024 season with Chihuahua in the Mexican League.

Mendoza is the seventh player to sign a contract with the Rockers this spring, joining catcher Chris Brady, infielders Michael Martinez and Max Viera, outfielder Gilberto Jimenez and pitchers Jeff Heinrich and Jacob Edwards.

The Rockers will open their sixth season of play on April 25 at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and will start the home schedule at Truist Point on Friday, May 2 against Lexington Legends.