2016 Birmingham Barons Roster
Team Record: 49-91
Finished 5th in the SL's North Division
Manager: Ryan Newman (49-91)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Ballpark: Regions Park, Regions Park
Attendance: 418,361, Avg. 6,063 in 69 home dates
The Birmingham Barons of the Southern League ended the 2016 season with a record of 49 wins and 91 losses, finishing fifth in the league's North Division.
The Barons plated 566 runs and surrendered 714 runs, most in the circuit. Courtney Hawkins paced Birmingham with 12 home runs Eddy Alvarez drove in 62 runs and topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .263 clip. Jordan Guerrero led the team with 7 wins, while David Holmberg registered a 3.71 earned run average, tops among regular hurlers.
Players from the 2016 Birmingham Barons who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Eddy Alvarez, Brandon Brennan, Zack Burdi, Tyler Danish, Nick Delmonico, Adam Engel, Carson Fulmer, Brad Goldberg, Alfredo González, David Holmberg, Brett Lawrie, Robinson Leyer, Justin Morneau, Omar Narváez and Michael Ynoa.
Ryan Newman served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Adams | R | R | April 13, 1996 | 6'3" | 171 | Cleveland, GA US |
| Eddy Alvarez | S | R | January 30, 1990 | 5'9" | 180 | Miami, FL US |
| Tyler Barnette | R | R | May 28, 1992 | 6'3" | 190 | Hickory, NC US |
| Keon Barnum | L | L | January 16, 1993 | 6'5" | 225 | Tampa, FL US |
| Nick Basto | R | R | April 1, 1994 | 6'2" | 210 | Davie, FL US |
| Brandon Brennan | R | R | July 26, 1991 | 6'4" | 220 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Zack Burdi | R | R | March 9, 1995 | 6'3" | 205 | Downers Grove, IL US |
| Brian Clark | R | L | April 27, 1993 | 6'3" | 235 | Munroe Falls, OH US |
| Matt Cooper | R | R | September 30, 1991 | 6'0" | 190 | Marysville, WA US |
| Tyler Danish | R | R | September 12, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Brandon, FL US |
| Nick Delmonico | L | R | July 12, 1992 | 6'3" | 230 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Joey DeMichele | L | R | February 5, 1991 | 5'11" | 190 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Jeremy Dowdy | R | R | July 13, 1990 | 6'2" | 230 | Raleigh, NC US |
| James Dykstra | R | R | November 22, 1990 | 6'4" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Adam Engel | R | R | December 9, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Loveland, OH US |
| Carson Fulmer | R | R | December 13, 1993 | 6'0" | 195 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Brad Goldberg | R | R | February 21, 1990 | 6'4" | 220 | Beachwood, OH US |
| Alfredo González | R | R | July 13, 1992 | 6'0" | 220 | Santa Teresa del Tuy, Miranda VE |
| Jordan Guerrero | L | L | May 31, 1994 | 6'3" | 195 | Oxnard, CA US |
| Kyle Hansen | R | R | April 20, 1991 | 6'8" | 200 | Glen Cove, NY US |
| Courtney Hawkins | R | R | November 12, 1993 | 6'3" | 245 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| David Holmberg | R | L | July 19, 1991 | 6'3" | 245 | Houston, TX US |
| Brock Huntzinger | R | R | July 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Anderson, IN US |
| Hunter Jones | R | R | August 17, 1991 | 6'2" | 185 | Seattle, WA US |
| Colin Kleven | R | R | April 15, 1991 | 6'5" | 220 | Kamloops, BC CA |
| Conor Krauss | R | R | June 14, 1993 | 6'5" | 235 | Randolph, NJ US |
| Brett Lawrie | R | R | January 18, 1990 | 6'0" | 210 | Langley, BC CA |
| Marcus Lemon | L | R | June 3, 1988 | 5'11" | 175 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Ryan Leonards | R | R | July 22, 1991 | 5'11" | 195 | Crowley, LA US |
| Euclides Leyer | R | R | December 28, 1990 | 6'2" | 175 | El Seibo, El Seibo DO |
| Robinson Leyer | R | R | March 13, 1993 | 6'2" | 175 | El Seibo, El Seibo DO |
| Matt Lollis | R | R | September 11, 1990 | 6'9" | 280 | Riverside, CA US |
| Thaddius Lowry | R | R | October 4, 1994 | 6'4" | 215 | Spring, TX US |
| Trey Michalczewski | S | R | February 27, 1995 | 6'4" | 220 | Jenks, OK US |
| Justin Morneau | L | R | May 15, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | New Westminster, BC CA |
| Omar Narváez | L | R | February 10, 1992 | 5'11" | 220 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Sean O'Connell | L | R | December 12, 1991 | 6'4" | 230 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Chris O'Dowd | L | R | October 4, 1990 | 5'11" | 190 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Jake Peter | L | R | April 5, 1993 | 6'1" | 215 | Mason City, IA US |
| Eudy Pina | R | R | April 12, 1991 | 6'3" | 190 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Josh Richmond | R | R | June 14, 1989 | 6'3" | 205 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Nolan Sanburn | R | R | July 21, 1991 | 6'1" | 205 | Kokomo, IN US |
| Brady Shoemaker | R | R | May 10, 1987 | 6'0" | 220 | Brazil, IN US |
| Pete Tago | R | R | July 5, 1992 | 6'3" | 215 | Harbor City, CA US |
| Colton Turner | L | L | January 17, 1991 | 6'3" | 215 | Cleburne, TX US |
| Keenyn Walker | S | R | August 12, 1990 | 6'3" | 190 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Connor Walsh | L | R | October 18, 1992 | 6'2" | 190 | Berwyn, PA US |
| Blair Walters | L | L | November 8, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | Oak Park, CA US |
| Andre Wheeler | L | L | September 27, 1991 | 6'1" | 170 | Austin, TX US |
| Michael Ynoa | R | R | September 24, 1991 | 6'7" | 210 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
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.
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