Santana is a fleet-footed Cuban defector. House is Pittsburgh's No. 1 minor-league prospect. Mass. Maness is a cousin of Dwight Maness, a five-time Eastern League outfielder. Roberts, son of former North Carolina coach Mike Roberts, often draws comparisons to Mike Bordick. Odd behavior in Arizona Fall League included attempting to take infield in street clothes, yelling at teammates and talking to his locker.
Police record includes two misdemeanor arrests, for possession of marijuana and criminal trespass.
Cornejo's father, Mardie, pitched in the big leagues. Pascucci played water polo in high school and primarily pitcher in college. Johnson, Cuddyer and Restovich are Minnesota's top three prospects. Thomas pitched on the Australian Olympic team that included ex-Sea Dog outfielder Glenn Reeves. With St. Louis as a parent club, the Ravens no longer will use a designated hitter against other NL affiliates.