"The 2025 season was a success for the Drillers even though they finished with a losing record. The team surged late in the season, improving from 26-43 in the first half to 40-29 in the second half. That earned Tulsa a postseason berth but they were swept out of the divisional round by Springfield."
"A big part of that late season improvement were the additions of James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard, who were acquired at the trade deadline and immediately sent to Tulsa. They led the offense with .900 and .857 OPS's respectively. Chris Newell paced the team with 20 home runs, while Taylor Young tied for the league lead with 44 stolen bases."
"For the pitching staff, Jackson Ferris was the rotation's ace, leading the team with 135 strikeouts in 126 innings while posting a 3.86 ERA. Antonio Knowles recorded 11 saves and Jerming Rosario, once a highly regarded pitching prospect, led the team in appearances with 46."
"The 2026 Drillers should get back to the playoffs, by virtue of turning Great Lakes' losses into their gains. Tibbs III and Ehrhard seem destined for OKC, but it appears that Tulsa will be inheriting the Loons' outfield. Kendall George, Zyhir Hope and Josue De Paula should reunite and provide lots of excitement at the top of the lineup."
The Tulsa Drillers, managed by 2007 MLB Manager of the Year Eric Wedge, finished 2025 with a losing record but demonstrated significant improvement. After a 26-43 first half, the team surged to 40-29 in the second half, earning a postseason berth before being swept in the divisional round. Key contributors included James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard, acquired at the deadline, who led the offense. Chris Newell hit 20 home runs while Taylor Young tied for the league lead with 44 stolen bases. Pitcher Jackson Ferris led the rotation with 135 strikeouts and a 3.86 ERA. For 2026, the Drillers expect to inherit Great Lakes' outfield prospects including Kendall George, Zyhir Hope, and Josue De Paula, positioning them for another playoff run.
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