2009 Akron Aeros Roster
Team Record: 89-53
Finished 1st in the EL's Southern Division
Manager: Mike Sarbaugh (89-53)
Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Location: Akron, Ohio
Ballpark: Canal Park
Attendance: 316,836, Avg. 4,659 in 68 home dates
Playoffs - Akron Aeros 3 games, Reading Phillies 0
Finals - Akron Aeros 3 games, Connecticut Defenders 1
The Akron Aeros of the Eastern League ended the 2009 season with a record of 89 wins and 53 losses, finishing first in the league's Southern Division.
The Aeros led the circuit with just 537 runs allowed. Akron scored 682 runs. Carlos Santana paced the team with 23 home runs, while Nick Weglarz walloped 15 or more, too. Carlos Santana accounted for 97 RBI and topped all regular batters with a .290 average. Josh Tomlin paced the squad with 14 wins, and Jeanmar Gómez registered a 3.44 earned run average, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2009 Akron Aeros who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Scott Barnes, Asdrúbal Cabrera, Lonnie Chisenhall, José Constanza, Paolo Espino, Jeanmar Gómez, Jerad Head, Roberto Hernández, Frank Herrmann, Josh Judy, Aaron Laffey, Scott Lewis, Bobby Livingston, Matt McBride, Vinnie Pestano, Zach Putnam, Carlos Rivero, Joshua Rodriguez, Niuman Romero, Héctor Rondón, Carlos Santana, Michael Tejera, Josh Tomlin, Neil Wagner, Jake Westbrook and Steven Wright.
Mike Sarbaugh served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Arnal | R | R | September 17, 1985 | 6'0" | 175 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Scott Barnes | L | L | September 5, 1987 | 6'4" | 200 | Springfield, MA US |
| Eric Berger | L | L | April 22, 1986 | 6'2" | 205 | Goldsboro, NC US |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | S | R | November 13, 1985 | 6'0" | 205 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Armando Camacaro | R | R | April 6, 1979 | 5'11" | 220 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | L | R | October 4, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Morehead City, NC US |
| José Constanza | L | L | September 1, 1983 | 5'9" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Johnny Drennen | L | L | August 26, 1986 | 5'11" | 195 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Ryan Edell | L | L | July 6, 1983 | 6'1" | 215 | Boston, MA US |
| Damaso Espino | R | R | May 8, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Paolo Espino | R | R | January 10, 1987 | 5'10" | 215 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Mike Finocchi | R | R | April 28, 1985 | 6'0" | 190 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Jared Goedert | R | R | May 25, 1985 | 6'1" | 210 | Concordia, KS US |
| Jeanmar Gómez | R | R | February 10, 1988 | 6'3" | 215 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Connor Graham | R | R | December 30, 1985 | 6'6" | 235 | Bowling Green, OH US |
| Brian Grening | R | R | June 10, 1985 | 5'11" | 200 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Kyle Haines | S | R | July 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Olney, IL US |
| Mickey Hall | L | L | May 20, 1985 | 6'1" | 195 | Garfield Heights, OH US |
| Jerad Head | R | R | November 15, 1982 | 6'0" | 210 | Topeka, KS US |
| Roberto Hernández | R | R | August 30, 1980 | 6'4" | 270 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Frank Herrmann | L | R | May 30, 1984 | 6'4" | 220 | Rutherford, NJ US |
| Josh Judy | R | R | February 9, 1986 | 6'4" | 210 | Morgantown, WV US |
| Aaron Laffey | L | L | April 15, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Cumberland, MD US |
| Scott Lewis | S | L | September 26, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | West Covina, CA US |
| Bobby Livingston | L | L | September 3, 1982 | 6'3" | 205 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Chuck Lofgren | L | L | January 29, 1986 | 6'3" | 190 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Matt McBride | R | R | May 23, 1985 | 6'2" | 215 | Bethlehem, PA US |
| Jesus Merchan | R | R | March 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Matt Meyer | L | L | January 17, 1985 | 6'4" | 220 | Rochester, MN US |
| Beau Mills | L | R | August 15, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Visalia, CA US |
| Randy Newsom | R | R | May 6, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Vinnie Pestano | R | R | February 20, 1985 | 6'0" | 210 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Zach Putnam | R | R | July 3, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Rochester, MI US |
| Carlos Rivero | R | R | May 20, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Joshua Rodriguez | R | R | December 18, 1984 | 6'0" | 192 | Houston, TX US |
| Scott Roehl | R | R | August 19, 1981 | 6'1" | 195 | Kenosha, WI US |
| Niuman Romero | S | R | January 24, 1985 | 6'1" | 215 | Barcelona, Anzoategui VE |
| Héctor Rondón | R | R | February 26, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Guatire, Miranda VE |
| Carlos Santana | S | R | April 8, 1986 | 5'11" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Carlton Smith | L | R | January 23, 1986 | 6'2" | 205 | Plainfield, NJ US |
| Erik Stiller | R | R | July 10, 1984 | 6'5" | 210 | Bryan, TX US |
| Michael Tejera | L | L | October 18, 1976 | 5'9" | 175 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Josh Tomlin | R | R | October 19, 1984 | 6'1" | 190 | Tyler, TX US |
| Neil Wagner | R | R | January 1, 1984 | 6'0" | 215 | Minneapolis, MN US |
| Nick Weglarz | L | L | December 16, 1987 | 6'3" | 240 | Stevensville, ON CA |
| Jake Westbrook | R | R | September 29, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Athens, GA US |
| Steven Wright | R | R | August 30, 1984 | 6'2" | 215 | Torrance, CA US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
