Manila Sharks - Lead Player

Lead Player

• CHARLIE LABRADOR- Ace pitcher of the Manila Sharks, an original player since 2007 inaugural series1. Charlie is nicknamed the “Big Dawg” for his mean pitching and his fast ball. His Win /loss record is 21-14 with an ERA OF 2.33 recently awarded the BERNARDINO TROPHY exemplary play and off the field sportsmanship.

• JONJON ROBLES- one of the ONE-TWO punch of the Sharks pitching staff. He was voted as series VI MVP for his valuable contribution to the Sharks 1st Championship Crown. Jonjon is consistent achiever in the game of baseball piloting his collegiate team to 2 Championships. Prior to joining the Sharks, he played in the Czech Republic where he garnered the Best Pitcher Award and Best Batter Award and the league MVP.

• ROMMEL ROJA- The Sharks #1 catcher, nicknamed “the Gun”, Rommel is feared for his excellent throwing arm and quick reaction off the plate to always gun down attempted steals to 2nd base. Rommel is also one of the original members of the Manila Sharks.

• FRANCIS CANDELA- Plays 2nd base, one of the pure hitter in the league has a lifetime batting ave. of .334 He’s a vital part of the Sharks infield defense, usually executing a double with poise and ease.

• MARVIN MALIG- Plays 1st base, a budding slugger, has the distinction in Philippine Baseball as one of the few to hit 3 homeruns in a game while still in the collegiate league. Marvin was awarded the “Homerun King” when he hit 2 homeruns during last series VII elimination round. Marvin is also an original member of the Manila Sharks.

• NINO TATOR- Plays 3rd base, a consistent hitter, excellent fielder and the team captain of the Sharks. Has a lifetime batting average of .281 going into Series VIII. Nino was awarded the best batter award during series I. Original Member of the Manila Sharks.

• CHRISTIAN GALEDO - Playing short stop for the Manila Sharks. Christian makes a lot of almost impossible plays when he tracks down hard grounders to rob the hitters of a base hit. He was awarded the MVP AWARD during the elimination round of SERIES VI for contributing to the Sharks offense timely hits and his frequent on base situations and stolen bases. Has a lifetime batting average of .346 going into series VIII. Also an original member of the Manila Sharks.

• SAXON OMANDAC- Plays centerfield, always makes it looks easy when he tracks down a fly ball that goes deep into the outfield, also a valuable asset when he reaches first base because of his speed, he often advances to second base by stealing. Saxon’s lifetime batting average is .275 going in to series VIII.

• JARUS INOBIO- Plays left field for the Sharks, known for his speed Jarus covers the outfield with ease and grace. On base, he is also known for his base stealing capabilities. He is also an original member of the Manila Sharks. His lifetime batting average is .250 as of series VIII.

• EDWARD LANDICHO- Plays right field and catcher for the Sharks. A consistent hitter often plays Designated Hitter for the Manila Sharks batting in place of the pitcher. Edward has a lifetime batting average of .330 going into series VIII. He is also an original member of Manila Sharks.