2011 Asheville Tourists Roster
Team Record: 69-70
Finished 4th in the SAL's Southern Division
Manager: Joe Mikulik (69-70)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Ballpark: McCormick Stadium (new)
Attendance: 157,199, Avg. 2,346 in 67 home dates
The Asheville Tourists of the South Atlantic League ended the 2011 season with a record of 69 wins and 70 losses, finishing fourth in the league's Southern Division.
The Tourists plated 799 runs, tops in the circuit. Asheville gave up 829 runs, most in the league. Corey Dickerson walloped 32 home runs for the squad, while Dustin Garneau, Chandler Laurent and Kyle Parker each swatted 15 or more as well. Kyle Parker drove in 95 runs. Rafael Ortega led all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .294 clip. Kraig Sitton and Josh Slaats topped the team with 7 wins each, and Josh Slaats recorded a 4.18 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Cristhian Adames, Edwar Cabrera, Corey Dickerson, Dustin Garneau, Tyler Matzek, Rafael Ortega and Kyle Parker were all players from the 2011 Asheville Tourists who played in the Majors during their careers.
Joe Mikulik served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristhian Adames | S | R | July 26, 1991 | 6'0" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Anthony Aguilera | R | R | October 30, 1986 | 6'0" | 215 | La Habra, CA US |
| Dominic Altobelli | R | R | March 7, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Evergreen Park, IL US |
| Avery Barnes | L | R | September 17, 1986 | 5'11" | 180 | High Springs, FL US |
| Craig Bennigson | R | L | March 21, 1987 | 6'2" | 230 | Benicia, CA US |
| Edwar Cabrera | L | L | October 20, 1987 | 6'0" | 195 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Albert Campos | R | R | February 4, 1991 | 6'4" | 220 | Turmero, Aragua VE |
| Alan DeRatt | R | R | November 6, 1985 | 6'5" | 225 | Cary, NC US |
| Corey Dickerson | L | R | May 22, 1989 | 6'1" | 210 | McComb, MS US |
| Ricardo Ferrer | R | R | October 11, 1989 | 6'2" | 174 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Isaiah Froneberger | L | L | June 23, 1989 | 5'10" | 200 | Forest Park, GA US |
| Dustin Garneau | R | R | August 13, 1987 | 6'2" | 205 | Torrance, CA US |
| Juan Gonzalez | R | R | April 5, 1990 | 6'2" | 260 | El Tigrito, Anzoategui VE |
| Stephen Head | L | L | January 13, 1984 | 6'3" | 220 | Raymond, MS US |
| Josh Hungerman | L | L | September 8, 1986 | 6'3" | 195 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Bruce Kern | R | R | April 24, 1988 | 6'1" | 175 | Stony Brook, NY US |
| Chandler Laurent | R | R | October 17, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | Slidell, LA US |
| Bryce Massanari | R | R | April 29, 1986 | 6'2" | 215 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Tyler Massey | L | L | July 21, 1989 | 6'1" | 205 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Tyler Matzek | L | L | October 19, 1990 | 6'3" | 230 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Bradley McAtee | R | R | March 15, 1987 | 6'5" | 215 | La Jolla, CA US |
| Josh Mueller | R | R | January 18, 1989 | 6'4" | 215 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Rafael Ortega | L | R | May 15, 1991 | 5'11" | 160 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
| Kyle Parker | R | R | September 30, 1989 | 6'0" | 205 | Fort Thomas, KY US |
| Juan Perez | R | R | May 30, 1989 | 6'0" | 190 | Orlando, FL US |
| Taylor Reid | R | R | June 8, 1989 | 6'3" | 215 | Danville, CA US |
| Nick Schnaitmann | R | R | November 16, 1989 | 6'6" | 190 | Vacaville, CA US |
| Kraig Sitton | L | L | July 13, 1988 | 6'5" | 190 | McMinnville, OR US |
| Josh Slaats | R | R | December 22, 1988 | 6'5" | 225 | San Ramon, CA US |
| Erik Stavert | R | R | November 20, 1987 | 6'3" | 185 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Rafael Suarez | R | R | May 14, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Pete Tago | R | R | July 5, 1992 | 6'3" | 215 | Harbor City, CA US |
| Brett Tanos | R | R | October 6, 1988 | 5'11" | 175 | Los Alamitos, CA US |
| Mark Tracy | R | R | January 1, 1988 | 6'4" | 220 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Helder Velazquez | R | R | October 14, 1988 | 6'3" | 165 | Bayamon, PR |
| Russell Wilson | R | R | November 29, 1988 | 5'11" | 195 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Joey Wong | L | R | April 12, 1988 | 5'10" | 185 | Salem, OR 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.
