Oxendine missed some time early last year after he took a sharply hit grounder in the face. He put together a stellar defensive effort after switching from shortstop over to second base, having committed just 11 errors in 88 games, but repeats Low-A due to a sub-par offensive showing.

As the oldest and most experienced player there, Oxendine has taken on a leadership role in the clubhouse despite his quiet, low-key personality. He hit a grand slam in the Hawks' elusive first win of the season.