SWB Yankees alumni help in World Series title

They may not have been wearing the SWB logo on their hats Wednesday night, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees played a part in helping the New York Yankees win their 27^th World Championship Wednesday night.

Of the 45 different players who wore the New York Yankees uniform this season, an amazing 30 played for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees since 2007 – including 10 who were on the final World Series roster.

Additionally, seven players, including the “core four” came through Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s facility as members of visiting teams – Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Robinson Cano, Chad Gaudin and Jerry Hairston, Jr.

“We are excited to be able to say two thirds of the World Champions played at PNC Field and that we were able to play a small part in the Yankees championship run,” said team president Kristen Rose. “It shows the unique opportunity fans in northeastern Pennsylvania have in being able to see players in their own back yard before they become Major League stars.”

The complete list of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre alumni who played in New York this season.

Alfredo Aceves (2008-2009)

Jonathan Albaladejo (2008-2009)

Angel Berroa (2009)

Brian Bruney (2007-2009)

Melky Cabrera (2008)

Kevin Cash (2009)

Francisco Cervelli (2009)

Joba Chamberlain (2007)

Anthony Claggett (2009)

Phil Coke (2008-2009)

Shelley Duncan (2007-2009)

Michael Dunn (2009)

Brett Gardner (2007-2009)

Freddy Guzman (2009)

Phil Hughes (2007-2009)

Ian Kennedy (2007-2009)

Damaso Marte (2009)

Mark Melancon (2008-2009)

Juan Miranda (2007-2009)

Sergio Mitre (2009)

Jose Molina (2009 *rehab)

Xavier Nady (2009 *rehab)

Ramiro Pena (2009)

Edwar Ramirez (2007-2009)

Cody Ransom (2008-2009)

David Robertson (2008-2009)

Brett Tomko (2009)

Josh Towers (2009)

Jose Veras (2007-2008)

Chien-Ming Wang (2009 *rehab)

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.