2017 Akron RubberDucks Roster
Team Record: 69-71
Finished 3rd in the EL's West Division
Manager: Mark Budzinski (69-71)
Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Location: Akron, Ohio
Ballpark: Canal Park
Attendance: 343,351, Avg. 5,202 in 66 home dates
The Akron RubberDucks of the Eastern League ended the 2017 season with a record of 69 wins and 71 losses, finishing third in the league's West Division.
The RubberDucks scored 621 runs and surrendered 664 runs. Eric Haase led Akron with 26 home runs, while Bobby Bradley and Yu Chang walloped 15 or more also. Bobby Bradley drove in 89 runs. Joe Sever topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .282 clip. Luis Lugo and Matt Whitehouse paced the team with 8 wins each, and Luis Lugo earned a 4.36 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2017 Akron RubberDucks who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Cole Sulser, Yu Chang, Rob Kaminsky, Bobby Bradley, Perci Garner, Corey Kluber, Julian Merryweather, Danny Salazar, Eric Stamets, Shane Bieber, Cam Hill, Ivan Castillo, Thomas Pannone, Tanner Tully, Lonnie Chisenhall, Eric Haase, Mark Mathias, Francisco Mejía, Greg Allen and Jason Kipnis.
Mark Budzinski served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Allen | S | R | March 15, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | San Diego, CA US |
| Robbie Aviles | L | R | December 17, 1991 | 6'4" | 200 | Suffern, NY US |
| Dylan Baker | R | R | April 6, 1992 | 6'2" | 205 | Juneau, AK US |
| Travis Banwart | R | R | February 14, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Wichita, KS US |
| Shane Bieber | R | R | May 31, 1995 | 6'3" | 200 | Orange, CA US |
| Bobby Bradley | L | R | May 29, 1996 | 6'1" | 225 | Gulfport, MS US |
| D. J. Brown | R | R | November 28, 1990 | 6'6" | 205 | Fredericksburg, VA US |
| Mitch Brown | R | R | April 13, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Rochester, MN US |
| Ivan Castillo | S | R | May 30, 1995 | 5'9" | 173 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Yu Chang | R | R | August 18, 1995 | 6'1" | 180 | Taitung, TW |
| Shao Ching Chiang | R | R | November 10, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Hualien, TW |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | L | R | October 4, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Morehead City, NC US |
| Juan De La Cruz | S | R | August 5, 1993 | 6'1" | 195 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Dominic DeMasi | R | R | May 18, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | East Meadow, NY US |
| Matt Esparza | R | R | August 22, 1994 | 6'2" | 195 | Folsom, CA US |
| Justin Garcia | R | R | September 16, 1992 | 6'1" | 180 | Rowlett, TX US |
| Perci Garner | R | R | December 13, 1988 | 6'3" | 225 | Dover, OH US |
| Eric Haase | R | R | December 18, 1992 | 5'10" | 210 | Westland, MI US |
| Todd Hankins | R | R | November 18, 1990 | 5'9" | 180 | Orlando, FL US |
| Alsis Herrera | L | L | May 25, 1992 | 5'11" | 180 | San Juan, DO |
| Cam Hill | R | R | May 24, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | El Reno, OK US |
| Neil Holland | R | R | August 14, 1988 | 6'0" | 190 | Owensboro, KY US |
| Rob Kaminsky | R | L | September 2, 1994 | 5'11" | 200 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ US |
| Jason Kipnis | L | R | April 3, 1987 | 5'11" | 200 | Northbrook, IL US |
| Corey Kluber | R | R | April 10, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Tyler Krieger | S | R | January 16, 1994 | 6'2" | 185 | Johns Creek, GA US |
| Jonathan Laureano | R | R | December 21, 1995 | 6'1" | 200 | Manati, PR |
| Jacob Lee | R | R | October 25, 1989 | 6'1" | 190 | Jonesboro, AR US |
| Leandro Linares | R | R | January 27, 1994 | 6'3" | 205 | Villa Clara, CU |
| Luis Lugo | L | L | March 5, 1994 | 6'5" | 200 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Connor Marabell | L | L | March 28, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Mark Mathias | R | R | August 2, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Yhoxian Medina | R | R | May 11, 1990 | 5'10" | 165 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Francisco Mejía | S | R | October 27, 1995 | 5'10" | 180 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Yonathan Mendoza | S | R | February 10, 1994 | 5'11" | 167 | Quibor, Lara VE |
| Julian Merryweather | R | R | October 14, 1991 | 6'4" | 215 | Berkeley, CA US |
| Jordan Milbrath | R | R | August 1, 1991 | 6'6" | 215 | Windom, MN US |
| Taylor Murphy | L | R | November 3, 1992 | 6'2" | 200 | Solana Beach, CA US |
| Thomas Pannone | L | L | April 28, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Providence, RI US |
| Mike Papi | L | R | September 19, 1992 | 6'3" | 215 | Tunkhannock, PA US |
| Nick Pasquale | R | R | October 27, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | Antioch, CA US |
| Dorssys Paulino | R | R | November 21, 1994 | 6'0" | 175 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Michael Peoples | R | R | September 5, 1991 | 6'5" | 190 | Weatherford, TX US |
| Jorma Rodriguez | R | R | March 25, 1996 | 5'10" | 150 | Palo Negro, Aragua VE |
| Luigi Rodriguez | L | R | November 13, 1992 | 5'11" | 160 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Danny Salazar | R | R | January 11, 1990 | 6'0" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Daniel Salters | L | R | February 5, 1993 | 6'3" | 225 | Eufaula, OK US |
| Joe Sever | R | R | August 12, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | San Jose, CA US |
| Jordan Smith | L | R | July 5, 1990 | 6'4" | 235 | Willmar, MN US |
| David Speer | L | L | August 14, 1992 | 6'1" | 210 | Westport, CT US |
| Eric Stamets | R | R | September 25, 1991 | 6'0" | 190 | Dublin, OH US |
| Cole Sulser | R | R | March 12, 1990 | 6'1" | 190 | Poway, CA US |
| Tanner Tully | L | L | November 30, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Elkhart, IN US |
| Matt Whitehouse | L | L | April 13, 1991 | 6'1" | 200 | Placentia, 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.
