Explorers announce they are re-signing Henry George and Austin Davis amongst other signings
SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – Over the weekend, the Explorers have been announcing some signings they’ve made ahead of the upcoming season… including a few familiar names making a return to Lewis and Clark Park! The first returner is fielder Austin Davis. The speedster led the American Association with 60 stolen bases, and led the X’s with 71 runs while batting .
257. But along with Davis is another member of the outfield, Henry George. George was tied for second on the squad in home runs with 9.
He was also a premier base thief, being fourth in the American Association in steals. Also making a return is right-handed pitcher Nate Gerkin who appeared in 35 games for the X’s last season. He is also second in AAPB history with 222 games pitched.
Other signings 5/2-5/3/26 C / Cade Marquardt RHP / Zach Willeman IF / Jackson Van De Brake RHP / Cody Tucker IF / Luis Toribio RHP / Jasseel De La Cruz RHP / Kelvin Cáceres RHP / Anderson Bido IF / Jonathan Araúz Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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