St. Cloud Rox

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Former Rocori Spartan and current Augustana Viking Jordan Barth is set to return to the Rox for a third season in 2021. Barth was named the Rox MVP in 2019 after setting team records in games played, doubles and total bases.

Former Rocori multi-sport athlete Jack Steil is among the latest signees by the St. Cloud Rox as they continue to fill out their roster for 2021. The Rox also signed Steil's Nebraska teammate Chance Hroch and Iowa's Dylan Nedved.

The St. Cloud Rox roster is coming together quickly in anticipation of the 2021 season, with 13 players set to either return to the Granite City this summer or to play for the Rox for the first time.

The Rox roster now stands at 11 with the latest signings as the team prepares for its season opener on May 31st in Thunder Bay. The Rox will host their home opener on June 4th against Duluth, with the game featuring postgame fireworks at the ballpark.

The St. Cloud Rox have announced the signing of four pitchers for the upcoming season. The 2021 season, which will be the tenth in Rox history, is set for begin on May 31st.

Barth, who attended Rocori High School and currently plays at Augustana, holds six Rox single-season records and is a .317 career hitter in his two seasons in the Northwoods League. Barth was named a NWL postseason all star in both 2019 and 2020.

Because you've been good this year, we present you with an early edition of "Ovie and the Franchise." You're welcome.

Rox baseball can be heard all season long on AM 1390, Granite City Sports.

The St. Cloud Rox announced a change in leadership Thursday, with two-year assistant David Bellamy taking over the manager job from Rox fixture Augie Rodriguez.