NALB - 2022 Spring Training

K. Fields
2022-08-24T15:16:31-04:00
Baseball

The Brooklyn Knights finished spring training with a 16-14 record, which put them in a three-way tie for second place. The back-to-back defending champion Dayton Grizzlies led the division at 17-13. The Luisville Beasts looked solid and posted a 17-13 record. In League 2 Division 1, the Quebeck Sky Chiefs and Washington Allies were on top with 16-14 records. The winningest spring training teams, however, were the Phoenix Rattlers and Vancouver Wild. Both teams went 19-11 in League 2 Division 2.

The Knights survived spring training injury free with one exception. Frequently injured outfielder Blas Ramos tore an abdominal muscle on March 14. Brooklyn's starting right fielder is one of the league's best hitters and will be missed in the Knights' lineup. They hope to have him back mid to late April.

Other key injuries in spring training:

Cornfield Axemen: SP Lariel Balibrera tore his UCL. He will miss the entire 2022 season.

Key West Corals: C Matthew Loy fractured his thumb on March 13. He is expected to miss most of April.

Nashville Firecats: RP Wilson Controras suffered a serious ankle sprain on March 16. He is expected to return in early May.