2017 Birmingham Barons Roster
Team Record: 53-85
Finished 5th in the SL's North Division
Manager: Julio Vinas (53-85)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Ballpark: Regions Park, Regions Park
Attendance: 391,725, Avg. 5,935 in 66 home dates
The Birmingham Barons of the Southern League ended the 2017 season with a record of 53 wins and 85 losses, finishing fifth in the league's North Division.
The Barons scored 463 runs, worst in the league, and surrendered 623 runs, most in the circuit. Keon Barnum led Birmingham with 16 home runs Nick Basto drove in 51 runs. Mason Robbins paced hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .265 clip. Michael Kopech topped the team with 8 wins and a team-best 2.87 earned run average, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2017 Birmingham Barons who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Eloy Jiménez, Danny Mendick, Alfredo González, Jace Fry, Brandon Brennan, Ian Hamilton, Miguel González, Michael Kopech, Jake Dunning, Aaron Bummer, Tanner Banks, Robinson Leyer, Eddy Alvarez, Scott Snodgress and Zack Collins.
Julio Vinas 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 |
| Brett Austin | S | R | November 24, 1992 | 6'1" | 210 | Matthews, NC US |
| Tanner Banks | L | L | October 24, 1991 | 6'1" | 210 | Riverton, UT 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 |
| Ronald Bueno | S | R | October 4, 1992 | 5'10" | 154 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Aaron Bummer | L | L | September 21, 1993 | 6'3" | 200 | Peoria, AZ US |
| Miguel Chalas | R | R | June 27, 1992 | 5'11" | 155 | Seibo, DO |
| Jack Charleston | L | R | September 14, 1992 | 6'5" | 165 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Zack Collins | L | R | February 6, 1995 | 6'3" | 220 | Pembroke Pines, FL US |
| Matt Cooper | R | R | September 30, 1991 | 6'0" | 190 | Marysville, WA US |
| Jake Dunning | R | R | August 12, 1988 | 6'4" | 190 | Fort Stewart, GA US |
| Brannon Easterling | R | R | August 1, 1990 | 6'4" | 240 | College Station, TX US |
| Jace Fry | L | L | July 9, 1993 | 6'1" | 190 | Beaverton, OR US |
| Jeff Gelalich | L | R | March 16, 1991 | 6'0" | 210 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Alfredo González | R | R | July 13, 1992 | 6'0" | 220 | Santa Teresa del Tuy, Miranda VE |
| Miguel González | R | R | May 27, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Guadalajara, Jalisco MX |
| Jordan Guerrero | L | L | May 31, 1994 | 6'3" | 195 | Oxnard, CA US |
| Ian Hamilton | R | R | June 16, 1995 | 6'0" | 200 | Dover, NH US |
| Alec Hansen | R | R | October 10, 1994 | 6'7" | 235 | Loveland, CO US |
| Drew Hasler | R | R | August 14, 1993 | 6'6" | 245 | Hickory, NC US |
| Courtney Hawkins | R | R | November 12, 1993 | 6'3" | 245 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Eloy Jiménez | R | R | November 27, 1996 | 6'4" | 205 | Santo Domingo Centro, DO |
| Jake Johansen | R | R | January 23, 1991 | 6'6" | 235 | Allen, TX US |
| Hunter Jones | R | R | August 17, 1991 | 6'2" | 185 | Seattle, WA US |
| Michael Kopech | R | R | April 30, 1996 | 6'3" | 205 | Mount Pleasant, TX US |
| Kyle Kubat | L | L | December 4, 1992 | 6'1" | 195 | Omaha, NE US |
| Will Lamb | L | L | September 9, 1990 | 6'6" | 180 | Newport News, VA US |
| Robinson Leyer | R | R | March 13, 1993 | 6'2" | 175 | El Seibo, DO |
| Thaddius Lowry | R | R | October 4, 1994 | 6'4" | 215 | Spring, TX US |
| Danny Mendick | R | R | September 28, 1993 | 5'10" | 189 | Rochester, NY US |
| Trey Michalczewski | S | R | February 27, 1995 | 6'4" | 220 | Jenks, OK US |
| El'Hajj Muhammad | R | R | July 7, 1991 | 6'2" | 219 | New Brunswick, NJ US |
| Telvin Nash | R | R | February 20, 1991 | 6'3" | 238 | Griffin, GA 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 |
| Tito Polo | R | R | August 23, 1994 | 5'10" | 195 | Isla San Andres, San Andres CO |
| Mason Robbins | L | L | February 1, 1993 | 6'0" | 200 | Leakesville, MS US |
| Cleuluis Rondon | S | R | April 13, 1994 | 6'0" | 155 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Cameron Seitzer | L | R | January 11, 1990 | 6'5" | 220 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Scott Snodgress | L | L | September 20, 1989 | 6'6" | 235 | Fontana, CA US |
| Jordan Stephens | R | R | September 12, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Toby Thomas | R | R | December 9, 1993 | 5'11" | 185 | Mobile, AL US |
| Colton Turner | L | L | January 17, 1991 | 6'3" | 215 | Cleburne, TX US |
| Jose Vinicio | S | R | July 10, 1993 | 5'11" | 150 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Connor Walsh | L | R | October 18, 1992 | 6'2" | 190 | Berwyn, PA 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.
