The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers finished their 2026 Midwest League season on Sunday, posting a 34-31 mark in the second half and an overall 68-59 record. The team’s balanced attack and steady rotation helped them remain competitive throughout the campaign.
Offensive leaders
First baseman Eric Bitonti emerged as the club’s most prolific power hitter, tying for the team lead with 25 doubles and matching his double total with 25 home runs. Fellow outfielder Daniel Dickinson also recorded 25 doubles, providing a strong middle‑of‑the‑order presence.
Run production was driven by Luis Castillo, who led the roster with 90 RBIs, while Bitonti contributed a close 88. In the on‑base department, Dickinson and Bitonti drew the most walks, with 88 and 81 respectively, demonstrating patience at the plate.
Contact hitting was highlighted by Josh Adamczewski and Josiah Ragsdale, who posted batting averages of .331 and .327. Dickinson added speed to the mix, leading the team with 60 stolen bases.
Pitching performance
On the mound, right‑handers Wande Torres and Ethan Dorchies shouldered the bulk of the workload, logging 115 and 113 innings respectively. Torres earned the most victories with nine wins, followed by Chandler Welch with seven.
Torres also topped the strikeout chart with 126, while Dorchies recorded 101, placing them first and second among the staff. Among pitchers who logged at least 40 innings, Braylon Owens posted the lowest earned run average at 3.82, providing a reliable back‑end option.
Looking ahead
While the Timber Rattlers fell short of a postseason berth, the season’s statistical highlights suggest a solid foundation for the next year. The combination of power hitting, disciplined plate approaches, and a workhorse pitching staff gives the organization confidence as they prepare for the upcoming offseason and the next Midwest League schedule.
Fans can look forward to seeing how the team builds on this performance, with particular attention to maintaining the offensive production of Bitonti and Dickinson and continuing to develop the pitching depth demonstrated by Torres, Dorchies, and Owens.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
