2008 Athletics Roster
Arizona League (AL) - Class: R
Team Record: 21-35
Finished 8th in the AL
Manager: Ruben Escalera (21-35)
Affiliation: Oakland Athletics
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Ballpark: Papago Park Sports Complex
2008 Athletics StatisticsTeam Record: 21-35
Finished 8th in the AL
Manager: Ruben Escalera (21-35)
Affiliation: Oakland Athletics
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Ballpark: Papago Park Sports Complex
The Athletics of the Arizona League ended the 2008 season with a record of 21 wins and 35 losses, finishing eighth in the AL.
The Athletics scored 303 runs and conceded 348 runs. Rashun Dixon drove in 42 runs. Franklin Hernandez topped batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .316 clip, while Julio Ramos recorded a 1.41 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2008 Athletics who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jesús Guzmán, José García, Bo Schultz, Travis Buck, Jeff Baisley, Mickey Storey, Ryan Sweeney, Keith Foulke, Jason Windsor and Dusty Coleman.
Ruben Escalera served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joselito Adames | R | R | November 26, 1988 | 6'3" | 175 | Elias Pina, DO |
| Jeff Baisley | R | R | December 19, 1982 | 6'3" | 225 | Tampa, FL US |
| Chris Berroa | R | R | February 3, 1989 | 6'0" | 175 | Pennsauken, NJ US |
| Travis Buck | L | R | November 18, 1983 | 6'2" | 230 | Richland, WA US |
| Dusty Coleman | R | R | April 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 205 | Sioux Falls, SD US |
| Jose Crisotomo | L | L | April 20, 1989 | 6'1" | 181 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Richard Delgado | R | R | May 15, 1986 | 6'1" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Grant Desme | R | R | April 4, 1986 | 6'2" | 205 | San Luis Obispo, CA US |
| Rashun Dixon | R | R | August 27, 1990 | 6'2" | 210 | Jackson, MS US |
| Ryan Doolittle | R | R | March 25, 1988 | 6'1" | 215 | Plattsburg, NY US |
| Ronald Ferreras | R | R | February 8, 1987 | 6'1" | 180 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Keith Foulke | R | R | October 19, 1972 | 6'0" | 195 | Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD US |
| José García | R | R | January 7, 1985 | 5'11" | 165 | Dajabon, Dajabon DO |
| Leonardo Gil | R | R | August 18, 1987 | 6'1" | 160 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Jesús Guzmán | R | R | June 14, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Franklin Hernandez | R | R | April 19, 1987 | 6'3" | 165 | San Jose de los Llanos, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Tyreace House | R | R | March 1, 1988 | 5'10" | 175 | Santa Clarita, CA US |
| Herbert Hudson | R | R | September 13, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | San Jacinto, CA US |
| Brett Hunter | R | R | June 27, 1987 | 6'4" | 215 | Westlake, CA US |
| Ryne Jernigan | R | R | June 27, 1985 | 5'10" | 175 | Milton, FL US |
| Jonathan Joseph | R | R | May 17, 1988 | 6'1" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Mathieu LeBlanc Poirier | L | R | March 10, 1987 | 6'1" | 175 | Laval, QC CA |
| Chad Lee | R | R | December 20, 1985 | 6'4" | 210 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Nino Leyja | R | R | October 2, 1990 | 5'10" | 175 | Houston, TX US |
| Alcibiades Made | R | R | April 5, 1989 | 6'0" | 169 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Mike Madsen | R | R | November 29, 1982 | 6'0" | 160 | Mayfield, OH US |
| Wilson Mercedes | R | R | April 5, 1988 | 6'0" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Justin Murray | R | R | May 11, 1987 | 6'4" | 200 | Manhattan, KS US |
| Jose Oliveros | R | R | September 29, 1989 | 6'0" | 190 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Gabe Ortiz | R | R | November 7, 1985 | 6'1" | 215 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Petey Paramore | R | R | October 30, 1986 | 6'2" | 195 | Allen, TX US |
| Ricardo Penalba | R | R | January 6, 1989 | 5'11" | 170 | Veraguas, PA |
| Carmelo Penaloza | R | R | March 1, 1987 | 6'0" | 165 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Jose Quinonez | R | R | March 12, 1988 | 6'1" | 186 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Anvioris Ramirez | L | L | March 10, 1988 | 6'1" | 165 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Julio Ramos | L | L | February 13, 1988 | 6'1" | 190 | Jarabacoa, La Vega DO |
| Keyter Rodriguez | R | R | February 7, 1986 | 6'1" | 175 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Raymond Rodriguez | R | R | August 11, 1989 | 6'2" | 191 | Caguas, PR |
| Yunior Rodriguez | R | R | October 1, 1986 | 6'0" | 190 | Azua, Azua DO |
| David Samuel | R | R | March 8, 1987 | 6'1" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Bo Schultz | R | R | September 25, 1985 | 6'3" | 229 | Dallas, TX US |
| Steve Sharpe | R | R | July 20, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Angel Sierra | S | R | August 2, 1988 | 6'0" | 172 | Bayamon, PR |
| Jake Smith | R | R | June 5, 1983 | 6'0" | 214 | Greensboro, NC US |
| Wilfrido Sosa | R | R | October 24, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ramon Soto | R | R | November 3, 1987 | 6'2" | 190 | Monte Plato, DO |
| Mickey Storey | R | R | March 16, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Juston Street | R | R | August 27, 1985 | 6'2" | 200 | Austin, TX US |
| Ryan Sweeney | L | L | February 20, 1985 | 6'4" | 225 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| David Thomas | S | R | July 29, 1986 | 6'0" | 195 | Winston-Salem, NC US |
| Pedro Vidal | R | R | July 31, 1987 | 6'1" | 215 | San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan DO |
| Juan Villegas | R | R | January 20, 1987 | 6'0" | 170 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Jason Windsor | R | R | July 16, 1982 | 6'2" | 233 | San Bernardino, CA US |
