The Nashville Sounds are an iconic Minor League Baseball team that has been proudly representing the city of Nashville and its vibrant music culture since 1978. Located in Tennessee, the Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play their home games at First Horizon Park.
Named after the city’s iconic “Nashville Sound” genre of country music, the Sounds bring the spirit of Music City to the ballpark each and every season.
1. Collin Wiles
Collin Wiles is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the Brewers in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft and made his debut in 2015. Wiles has had success both with his fastball and slider, which makes him an versatile weapon on the mound.
In 2019, he was named to his first All-Star team and finished third in voting behind Max Scherzer and Chris Sale. Collin is married with two children who attend school in Kansas City area where he also pitches for their baseball team during summers when not playing professionally back home in Milwaukee.
The 28-year-old aspiring actor loves spending time outdoors including camping, fishing, hiking, biking or simply taking walks around town with friends or family members. Living life to its fullest while continuing to pursue dreams of being an actor longterm remains at the top of this young athlete's priority list as well.
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2. Franklin Barreto
Second baseman
Franklin Barreto is a 26-year-old Venezuelan shortstop who is currently playing for the Washington Nationals. He was drafted by the Nationals in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft.
He has played in the American League for the Nashville Sounds and the Oakland Athletics. He has also played in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League for the Navegantes del Magallanes.
He has a batting average of .293 and a .902 OPS. He has won two Silver Slugger Awards and was voted to the 2018 All-Star Team. He is a three-time Gold Glove Award winner. He has played in over 1,000 games in his career.
He is married to Erica Barreto and they have a son. Franklin Barreto was born on June 24, 1997 in the Dominican Republic. He signed with the Oakland Athletics as a international free agent in 2015. He made his MLB debut on June 24, 2017.
He is batting average .175 with 9 home runs and 29 RBIs in 92 games. He was named American League Player of the Week for the week of July 8-14. He is a left-handed hitter. He has been described as a "toolsy" player. He is a member of the Dominican Republic national baseball team.
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3. Dustin Fowler
Center fielder
Dustin Fowler is an outfielder who played for the Tampa Yankees in 2015. Fowler was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft.
Fowler has spent most of his career with the Athletics, making his debut in 2016. Fowler is a left-handed hitter and throws left-handed. Fowler has a .290 batting average with 5 home runs and 25 RBI in 2016.
Fowler is a free agent and is considered one of the top outfielders available in the 2017 MLB draft. Fowler is a consistent hitter with good power and speed. Fowler is a good fielder and has good range in the outfield.
Fowler is a good hitter with good power and speed. Fowler made his MLB debut with the Yankees on June 29th, 2017. Fowler is a left-handed hitter, and has hit for a batting average of .215 and home runs of 6. Fowler has also batted in 25 runs for the Yankees in 2017.
In 2018, Fowler was traded to the Athletics, and has since had a strong season batting .269 with 19 home runs and 62 RBI. Fowler is under contract with the Pirates for the 2021 season.
4. Jorge Mateo
Shortstop
Career
- AL stolen base leader (2022), Fielding Bible Award (2022)
Jorge Mateo is a 27-year-old shortstop and outfielder for the Tampa Yankees of the Atlantic League. Mateo was signed by the Padres as an amateur free agent in 2016.
Mateo made his MLB debut with the Padres in 2020. 4. Mateo has hit .281 with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs in 132 MLB games. Mateo is a switch hitter who bats right-handed and throws right-handed.
Mateo has been a key player for the Yankees this season, batting .319 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs. Mateo was named to the Atlantic League All-Star team this season. Mateo is a Dominican Republic native who was born in Santo Domingo.
Mateo is a key part of the Yankees' playoff push. Jorge Mateo is a 23-year-old outfielder for the Padres and has been playing in the majors since 2020. Mateo has a .225 batting average and 17 home runs in 222 career games. He has 66 RBIs and 46 stolen bases.
Mateo has been a part of two teams, the Padres and the Orioles, in the last three seasons. He has been a Gold Glove Award winner in 2019. Mateo was born in the Dominican Republic and he has been a free agent since 2021.
5. Joey Wendle
Third baseman
Career
- All-Star (2021)
Joey Wendle was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft. After spending four seasons with the Athletics, Wendle was traded to the Miami Marlins in February of 2016.
In 2018, Wendle played for the Tampa Bay Rays. Wendle has played in over 100 MLB games and has hit .240 with 26 home runs and 97 RBIs. Wendle is a second baseman and his main skills are hitting and fielding.
Wendle is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his skills. Wendle is a team player and is always looking to help his team win. Wendle is a family man and has two young children. Wendle is a dedicated player who is always looking to improve his skills.
Wendle is a promising young player who has made some impressive strides in his career. He is currently playing for the Oakland Athletics and has averaged a .271 batting average with 30 home runs and 199 RBIs in his three seasons with the team. Wendle is a versatile player who can play both at first base and in the outfield.
He has been named to two All-Star teams and has shown promise for the future. Wendle is a young player who has a lot of potential and is well on his way to becoming one of the top players in the league.
He is a valuable member of the Oakland Athletics and will continue to develop his skills in the future. Wendle is a talented player who is sure to make an impact on the baseball field in the years to come.
He is a young player with a lot of potential who is already proving himself to be one of the best players in the league. Wendle is a talented player who has a bright future in the MLB and is sure to become a household name in the years to come.
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6. Rick Sweet
Sweet was born in Longview, Washington in 1952. He played catcher in the MLB for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in 2016. He had a .239 batting average with one home run and six RBI in 49 games.
Sweet also threw out seven runners and had a 0.96 fielding percentage. Sweet is currently the manager of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Sweet was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1978 MLB draft by the San Diego Padres.
He made his MLB debut with the Padres in 1978, and played for them until 1983. During his time with the Padres, Sweet hit a modest .234 batting average with 6 home runs and 57 RBIs. In 1982, Sweet was traded to the New York Mets, and spent 2 seasons with them before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 1983.
Sweet played 3 seasons with the Mariners, and hit a respectable .271 with 14 home runs and 85 RBIs. After playing for the Mariners for 3 seasons, Sweet was released in 1984 and retired from baseball. Rick Sweet was inducted into the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame in 2003. Sweet currently works as a scout for the Padres.
Rick Sweet was a dependable and consistent hitter during his time in the MLB, and is still considered an important part of Padres history.
7. Pablo Reyes
Infielder
A right-handed hitter and right-fielder, Reyes was signed as a minor league free agent by the Oakland Athletics in 2017. In 2018, Reyes made his MLB debut with the Athletics and hit .252 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 53 games.
Prior to his rookie season, Reyes played in the Arizona Fall League and hit .269 with five home runs and 19 RBI in 28 games. Reyes made the Athletics Opening Day roster in 2019 and hit .261 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 73 games.
Reyes is a former international signee and is a Dominican Republic native. Reyes is a fringe player for the Athletics and may be traded before the 2020 season.
Reyes is a below-average defender and is likely to be replaced by younger players in the Athletics' outfield.
Reyes has a limited ceiling and is unlikely to be a regular in the Athletics' lineup in the future. Reyes is a useful player who can provide power and average at the minor league level, but is unlikely to make a significant impact in the majors.
8. Skeeter Barnes
Skeeter Barnes was a utility player for the Cincinnati Reds. Barnes played for the Reds from 1983 to 1995. In 1995, Barnes played for the Baltimore Orioles.
Barnes retired from baseball in 1996. Barnes was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Barnes has two children. Barnes is a retired police officer. Barnes has been inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
Barnes is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Skeeter Barnes was a talented player who was able to hit for average and power. He played for several teams over the course of his career, including the Reds, Expos, Cardinals, and Tigers.
Barnes was a key player on several championship teams, and his 14 home runs are still a career high. He is a member of the baseball Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 1999. Barnes is remembered as a player who was able to consistently hit, and was a key part of several championship teams.
9. Dylan File
Dylan File is a pitcher for the Doolsan Bears. He was born on June 4, 1996, in Chandler, Arizona. File pitched in high school and then attended Arizona State University.
He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft. File made his MLB debut with the White Sox in 2017. File has a 3.92 ERA in 133.2 innings pitched in the MLB.
File has also played for the Arizona Fall League's Salt River Rafters. File is a left-handed pitcher. File is married and has one child. Dylan is a right-handed pitcher with a fastball that can reach the high 90s.
Dylan loves the challenge of pitching against Major League hitters and is always looking for ways to improve. Dylan is a hardworking player who is always looking for ways to improve his game. Dylan is a team player who is always willing to help out his teammates.
Dylan is a passionate player who loves the game of baseball. Dylan is a dedicated player who is always looking to improve his skills. Dylan is a talented player who has the potential to be a great pitcher in the future. Dylan is a dedicated player who is always looking to improve his skills.
Dylan is a hardworking player who is always looking to improve his game.
10. Alec Bettinger
Alec Bettinger is a free agent pitcher who is available to sign with any team. Alec Bettinger was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in the second round of the 2013 draft.
Alec Bettinger made his professional debut in the minor leagues in 2015. Alec Bettinger has a 3.64 ERA in 107 innings pitched in the minors. Alec Bettinger is considered to be a strong strikeout pitcher.
Alec Bettinger is projected to make an impact in the majors. Alec Bettinger is a 27-year-old pitcher who is still young and has a lot of potential. Alec Bettinger is a versatile pitcher who can pitch in a variety of innings.
Alec Bettinger is a player to watch in the upcoming season. Alec Bettinger made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021. Alec Bettinger has a win-loss record of 0-1 in his debut season. Alec Bettinger has a earned run average of 13.50 in his first MLB season.
Alec Bettinger has struck out 5 batters in his first MLB season. Alec Bettinger is currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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11. Brian Navarreto
Navarreto is a catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and attended the University of Florida. He was drafted by the Brewers in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He made his MLB debut in 2018 and has since appeared in 63 games. He has a batting average of .233 and a slugging percentage of .439. Navarreto is a right-handed hitter and throws right-handed. He is considered to be a quality defender and has caught 25 of 36 attempted base stealers in his career.
Navarreto is a key part of the Brewers' bullpen and is capable of pitching multiple innings. He is under contract with the Brewers through the 2021 MLB season. Navarreto is a young, exciting player who is expected to make an impact in the majors very soon. He has a lot of speed and is able to steal bases fairly easily.
He is also a very good hitter, and is sure to put up some impressive numbers in the majors. Navarreto is a very good teammate, and is always willing to help out his fellow players.
He is a very passionate player, and is always willing to give 100% in every game. Navarreto is a very hard worker, and is always looking to improve his skills.
He is a very good leader, and is always willing to help his team win. Navarreto is a very good athlete, and is sure to make an impact on the field. He is a very exciting player, and is sure to create a lot of excitement in the majors.
12. Tim Dillard
Tim Dillard is a pitcher for the Nashville Sounds. Dillard is 39 years old and was born in Sarasota, Florida. Dillard has played in the majors for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, and Nashville Sounds.
Dillard has a career record of 66-62. Dillard has a 3.98 ERA in 975 innings pitched. Dillard has been a part of the postseason twice, once with the Milwaukee Brewers and once with the Nashville Sounds. Dillard is a right-handed pitcher.
Dillard is married and has two children. Dillard is a Christian and has given back to his community through various charities. Tim Dillard made his MLB debut for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 and appeared in only one game before being released in 2009.
Dillard spent the 2010 season in the minors before being signed by the Houston Astros in 2011. He appeared in 43 games for Houston and was released in November of that year. Dillard signed with the Brewers in 2012 and appeared in 33 games before being released in July of that year.
Dillard spent 2013 and 2014 in the minors before signing with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015. Dillard appeared in only two games for the Blue Jays before being released in September of that year. Dillard signed with the Brewers again in 2016, appearing in 10 games before being released in May of that year.
Dillard signed with the Blue Jays again in 2017 and appeared in 13 games before being released in August of that year. Dillard has not played in the MLB since July of 2012.
13. Chris Smith
Pitcher
Smith has pitched in the MLB for 10 seasons and has a career record of 147-145. He was drafted by the Oakland A's in the 3rd round of the 2001 amateur draft.
Smith has played for the A's, Texas Rangers, and Tampa Bay Rays. In 2017, Smith pitched for the Oakland A's and had a 2.86 ERA. Smith is a right-handed pitcher.
Smith is married and has two children. Chris Smith was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 5th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. Smith made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2008 and played in 61 games.
Smith was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2009 and played with them for two seasons. Smith was traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2016 and played with them for two seasons. Smith retired from MLB in 2017.
Smith had a win-loss record of 1-4 and an earned run average of 5.41. Smith struck out 112 batters in his MLB career. Smith is currently a free agent. Smith is currently a coach with the Boston Red Sox's minor league team, the Greenville Drive.
14. Trent Jewett
Trent Jewett began his coaching career in 2003 as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Southern Oregon. Jewett then moved on to Southern Illinois, where he served as the head coach from 2005-2008.
Jewett was hired as the hitting coach for the Washington Nationals in November of 2011. Jewett helped the Nationals hitters rank fifth in the National League in batting average and sixth in OPS in 2014.
Jewett was named the Nationals hitting coach on November 19, 2014. Jewett was named the National League Co-Coach of the Year in 2016. Jewett was hired as the hitting coach for the San Diego Padres on November 25, 2018.
Trent Jewett is a right-handed pitcher who played 13 seasons in the Major Leagues. Jewett's best season came in 1992 when he pitched for the Boston Red Sox and finished with a record of 18-10. Jewett was also a valuable contributor for the St.
Louis Cardinals in his later years. Jewett is a two-time All-Star and has been nominated for the Cy Young Award. Jewett announced his retirement from professional baseball in 2006. Jewett is currently the pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers. Jewett is married with two children.
Trent Jewett is a well-respected professional baseball player who has made an impact both on the field and in the community.
15. Ted Wilborn
Ted Wilborn played in the major leagues for 18 seasons from 1979 to 1996. He was most successful with the Nashville Sounds, hitting .269 with 191 home runs and 859 RBI in 1,521 games.
After retiring as a player, Wilborn became a manager in the minors and later in the majors. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Ted Wilborn is married and has four children.
Wilborn was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 7th round of the 1979 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with Toronto in 1979 and played for the team until 1980. In 1980, Wilborn was traded to the Yankees and played with them until 1983.
Ted Wilborn was mostly a pinch hitter and defensive specialist for his MLB career. He retired after the 1983 season. Ted Wilborn currently works as a scout for the Yankees. Ted Wilborn was inducted into the Blue Jays Hall of Fame in 2008.
Ted Wilborn has two children and one granddaughter. Ted Wilborn is a dedicated family man and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Final Words
The Nashville Sounds are a Minor League Baseball team that has been proudly representing the city of Nashville, Tennessee since 1978. Over the years, the Sounds have made a number of talented players who have gone on to successful careers in the Major Leagues.
Some of the most notable players to wear a Sounds uniform include Mike Cameron, Casey Kotchman, Brett Tomko, and Pudge Rodriguez. The Sounds currently play in the American Association, and their home stadium is First Tennessee Park.
