The Long Island Ducks are sending another player to the big leagues. This weekend catcher Chance Sisco’s contract was purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
“We’d like to congratulate Chance on this exciting opportunity,” said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. “He is committed to his goal of returning to the Major Leagues, and we wish him the best of luck in this next chapter of his career.”
Sisco has reported to the Cardinal’s Triple-A affiliate in Memphis, Tenn. He joins the Cardinals organization after playing 65 games with the Ducks this season. Sisco was a stabilizing force behind the plate and ranks second on the team in home runs with 16, third in slugging percentage at .563, third in OPS at .955 and third in doubles with 15. Sisco also showed a great eye in the box with 31 walks on the season and he leads the Atlantic League in being hit by a pitch with 18.
He rejoins the Major Leagues after spending years with the Ducks. He also spent time with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. In 196 MLB games, he has totaled 16 home runs, 54 RBIs, 61 runs, 102 hits, 24 doubles, 62 walks and a .317 on-base percentage.
With his contract being selected by the Cardinals he now becomes the 10th member of the 2024 Ducks to have his contract purchased by a Major League or foreign organization. He joins outfielders Jackie Bradley Jr. (New York Mets, July 23) and Tyler Dearden (Minnesota Twins, July 2), infielder Rixon Wingrove (Minnesota Twins, May 24), left-handed pitcher Emilio Marquez (Pericos de Puebla, June 4), and right-handed pitchers Matt Seelinger (Detroit Tigers, June 25), Tyler Zuber (Tampa Bay Rays, May 13), Chris Ellis (Arizona Diamondbacks, April 25), Dan Straily (Chicago Cubs, April 25) and Raynel Espinal (Rieleros de Aguascalientes, April 15).