2018 Akron RubberDucks Roster
Team Record: 78-62
Finished 2nd in the EL's Western Division
Manager: Rigo Beltrán (78-62)
Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Location: Akron, Ohio
Ballpark: Canal Park
Attendance: 344,754, Avg. 4,996 in 69 home dates
Playoffs - Akron RubberDucks 3 games, Altoona Curve 1
Finals - New Hampshire Fisher Cats 3 games, Akron RubberDucks 0
The Akron RubberDucks of the Eastern League ended the 2018 season with a record of 78 wins and 62 losses, finishing second in the league's Western Division.
The RubberDucks scored 665 runs and allowed 580 runs. Bobby Bradley paced Akron with 24 home runs Connor Marabell, Ka'ai Tom and Bobby Bradley each accounted for 64 RBI. Andrew Calica led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .278 clip. Dominic DeMasi and Jake Paulson topped the team with 8 wins each, while Jake Paulson recorded a 3.05 ERA, tops among qualifying pitchers.
Cole Sulser, Tyler Naquin, Shane Bieber, Josh Tomlin, Jon Edwards, Willi Castro, James Karinchak, Ka'ai Tom, Rob Kaminsky, Bobby Bradley, Rajai Davis, Nick Sandlin, Carlos Carrasco, Cody Anderson, Kyle Dowdy, Zach Plesac, Triston McKenzie, Ernie Clement, Aaron Civale, Preston Claiborne, Brandon Guyer, Lonnie Chisenhall, Sam Haggerty, Neil Ramírez, Bradley Zimmer, Mark Mathias and Andrew Miller were all players from the 2018 Akron RubberDucks who played in the Majors during their careers.
Rigo Beltrán served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Anderson | R | R | September 14, 1990 | 6'4" | 240 | Quincy, CA US |
| Argenis Angulo | R | R | February 26, 1994 | 6'3" | 225 | Araure, VE |
| 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 |
| Sean Brady | L | L | June 9, 1994 | 6'0" | 210 | Cape Coral, FL US |
| Mitch Brown | R | R | April 13, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Rochester, MN US |
| Andrew Calica | L | R | March 5, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Chula Vista, CA US |
| Carlos Carrasco | R | R | March 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 224 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Jodd Carter | R | R | July 20, 1996 | 5'10" | 170 | Hilo, HI US |
| Willi Castro | S | R | April 24, 1997 | 6'1" | 205 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| 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 |
| Aaron Civale | R | R | June 12, 1995 | 6'2" | 215 | East Windsor, CT US |
| Preston Claiborne | R | R | January 21, 1988 | 6'2" | 225 | Dallas, TX US |
| Ernie Clement | R | R | March 22, 1996 | 6'0" | 170 | Rochester, NY US |
| Rajai Davis | R | R | October 19, 1980 | 5'10" | 195 | Norwich, CT US |
| Dominic DeMasi | R | R | May 18, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | East Meadow, NY US |
| Kyle Dowdy | R | R | February 3, 1993 | 6'1" | 195 | Escondido, CA US |
| Jon Edwards | R | R | January 8, 1988 | 6'5" | 240 | Chicago, IL US |
| Luke Eubank | R | R | February 24, 1994 | 6'0" | 180 | Camarillo, CA US |
| Kungkuan Giljegiljaw | R | R | March 13, 1994 | 5'11" | 230 | Taichung, TW |
| Gianpaul Gonzalez | R | R | January 11, 1996 | 6'0" | 185 | Toa Alta, PR |
| Brandon Guyer | R | R | January 28, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | West Chester, PA US |
| Sam Haggerty | S | R | May 26, 1994 | 5'11" | 175 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Todd Hankins | R | R | November 18, 1990 | 5'9" | 180 | Orlando, FL US |
| Logan Ice | S | R | May 27, 1995 | 5'10" | 190 | Tacoma, WA US |
| Rob Kaminsky | R | L | September 2, 1994 | 5'11" | 200 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ US |
| James Karinchak | R | R | September 22, 1995 | 6'3" | 230 | Walden, NY US |
| Ben Krauth | L | L | March 10, 1994 | 6'0" | 190 | Concord, CA 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 |
| Leandro Linares | R | R | January 27, 1994 | 6'3" | 205 | Villa Clara, CU |
| Sicnarf Loopstok | R | R | April 26, 1993 | 5'11" | 195 | Oranjestad, AW |
| Kieran Lovegrove | R | R | July 28, 1994 | 6'4" | 200 | Johannesburg, ZA |
| Connor Marabell | L | L | March 28, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Henry Martinez | R | R | April 27, 1994 | 6'1" | 180 | Cabral, DO |
| Mark Mathias | R | R | August 2, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Triston McKenzie | R | R | August 2, 1997 | 6'5" | 165 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Jordan Milbrath | R | R | August 1, 1991 | 6'6" | 215 | Windom, MN US |
| Andrew Miller | L | L | May 21, 1985 | 6'7" | 205 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Cameron Mingo | R | R | September 10, 1993 | 6'4" | 185 | Eden Prairie, MN US |
| Taylor Murphy | L | R | November 3, 1992 | 6'2" | 200 | Solana Beach, CA US |
| Tyler Naquin | L | R | April 24, 1991 | 6'2" | 195 | Spring, TX US |
| R. C. Orlan | R | L | September 28, 1990 | 6'0" | 215 | Glen Allen, VA US |
| Alexis Pantoja | L | R | January 18, 1996 | 5'11" | 186 | Manati, PR |
| 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 |
| Jake Paulson | R | R | February 17, 1992 | 6'7" | 225 | Wixom, MI US |
| Michael Peoples | R | R | September 5, 1991 | 6'5" | 190 | Weatherford, TX US |
| Elvis Perez | S | R | January 10, 1996 | 6'0" | 165 | San Francisco de Macoris, DO |
| Zach Plesac | R | R | January 21, 1995 | 6'3" | 220 | Crown Point, IN US |
| Neil Ramírez | R | R | May 25, 1989 | 6'4" | 215 | Virginia Beach, VA US |
| Jared Robinson | R | R | November 20, 1994 | 6'0" | 190 | West Covina, CA US |
| Jorma Rodriguez | R | R | March 25, 1996 | 5'10" | 150 | Palo Negro, Aragua VE |
| Nellie Rodriguez | R | R | June 12, 1994 | 6'2" | 250 | New York, NY US |
| Daniel Salters | L | R | February 5, 1993 | 6'3" | 225 | Eufaula, OK US |
| Nick Sandlin | R | R | January 10, 1997 | 5'11" | 175 | Evans, GA US |
| Joe Sever | R | R | August 12, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | San Jose, CA US |
| David Speer | L | L | August 14, 1992 | 6'1" | 210 | Westport, CT US |
| Cole Sulser | R | R | March 12, 1990 | 6'1" | 190 | Poway, CA US |
| Ka'ai Tom | L | R | May 29, 1994 | 5'9" | 190 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Josh Tomlin | R | R | October 19, 1984 | 6'1" | 190 | Tyler, TX US |
| Matt Whitehouse | L | L | April 13, 1991 | 6'1" | 200 | Placentia, CA US |
| Bradley Zimmer | L | R | November 27, 1992 | 6'5" | 220 | La Jolla, 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.
