Goldeyes sign Habeck

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed pitcher and Winnipeg native Marc-André Habeck. Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes/Twitter

March 15, 2023

By Jason Young

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed pitcher and Winnipeg native Marc-André Habeck.

Habeck pitched for Parma in the Italian Serie A in 2022, where he went 7-0 with a 2.14 earned run average in 17 appearances. He also played for Parma in 2019 as well as Padova – also in the Italian Serie A – in 2018.

The 29-year-old has represented France in World Baseball Classic Qualifying in 2022 and the European Championships in 2019 and 2021.

Habeck made three appearances against the Goldeyes at Shaw Park in 2021, posting a 1-1 win-loss record with a 4.50 ERA.

The Bonivital Black Sox product attended Frank Phillips College (Borger, Texas) and Georgia State University (Atlanta, Georgia), where he graduated with a degree in Political Science.

Manager Greg Tagert said, “Marc-André has had a quite a journey and has earned this opportunity with hard work and perseverance. He’s pitched in important games at the international level and had the experience of competing in the American Association in 2021. We’re looking forward to seeing Marc-André and have him continue his journey with the Goldeyes.”

Habeck is the third Canadian signed by the Goldeyes in 2023, joining right-handed pitcher Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.) and left-handed pitcher Travis Seabrooke (Peterborough, Ont.).

The club also announced that infielder Kevin Lachance and outfielder Jacob Rhinesmith have been released and are now free agents. Lachance spent parts of four seasons with the Goldeyes, compiling a .294 batting average with 44 doubles, 21 home runs, and 96 runs batted in. Rhinesmith joined the team last August and hit .281 with two home runs and 10 RBIs.

The Goldeyes now have 14 players under contract for 2023. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 3rd.

2023 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings

RHP Samuel Adames

IF Andy Armstrong

RHP Landen Bourassa

IF Dayson Croes

OF Najee Gaskins

C Hidekel Gonzalez

RHP Marc-André Habeck

OF Tra Holmes

IF/OF Jordan Howard

OF Max Murphy

RHP Luis Ramirez

LHP Travis Seabrooke

C Jackson Smith

OF Javeyan Williams

The Goldeyes open the 2023 season on Thursday, May 11 on the road against the Gary SouthShore RailCats. The home opener is scheduled for Friday, May 19 versus the Lake Country DockHounds at Shaw Park.