2018 Birmingham Barons Roster
Team Record: 66-72
Finished 4th in the SL's North Division
Manager: Ryan Newman (66-72)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Ballpark: Regions Park
Attendance: 391,061, Avg. 5,751 in 68 home dates
The Birmingham Barons of the Southern League ended the 2018 season with a record of 66 wins and 72 losses, finishing fourth in the league's North Division.
The Barons scored 572 runs and surrendered 614 runs. Matt Rose led Birmingham with 16 home runs, while Zack Collins and Keon Barnum walloped 15 or more as well. Zack Collins drove in 68 runs. Trey Michalczewski topped hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .253 clip. Colton Turner paced the team with 7 wins, and Matt Tomshaw recorded a 5.1 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2018 Birmingham Barons who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Zach Thompson, Brandon Brennan, Alfredo González, Eloy Jiménez, Mauricio Cabrera, Danny Mendick, Luis Alexander Basabe, Ryan Cordell, Bernardo Flores, Matt Foster, Ryan Burr, Ian Hamilton, Johnny Giavotella, Nick Delmonico, Ryan Brett, Alex Call, Jimmy Lambert, Brad Goldberg, Zack Collins, Seby Zavala, Dylan Cease, Tanner Banks, José Ruiz, Dane Dunning and Jorge Rondon.
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 |
| 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 |
| Luis Alexander Basabe | S | R | August 26, 1996 | 6'0" | 160 | El Vigia, Merida VE |
| Nick Basto | R | R | April 1, 1994 | 6'2" | 210 | Davie, FL US |
| Joel Booker | R | R | November 1, 1993 | 6'1" | 190 | Columbus, NC US |
| Brandon Brennan | R | R | July 26, 1991 | 6'4" | 220 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Ryan Brett | S | R | October 9, 1991 | 5'9" | 180 | Seattle, WA US |
| Ryan Burr | R | R | May 28, 1994 | 6'4" | 225 | Highlands Ranch, CO US |
| Mauricio Cabrera | R | R | September 22, 1993 | 6'3" | 240 | Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan DO |
| Alex Call | R | R | September 27, 1994 | 6'0" | 188 | Burnsville, MN US |
| Dylan Cease | R | R | December 28, 1995 | 6'2" | 190 | Milton, GA US |
| Brian Clark | R | L | April 27, 1993 | 6'3" | 235 | Munroe Falls, OH US |
| Ian Clarkin | L | L | February 14, 1995 | 6'2" | 215 | San Diego, CA US |
| Zack Collins | L | R | February 6, 1995 | 6'3" | 220 | Pembroke Pines, FL US |
| Ryan Cordell | R | R | March 31, 1992 | 6'4" | 195 | Orangevale, CA US |
| Nick Delmonico | L | R | July 12, 1992 | 6'3" | 230 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Danny Dopico | R | R | December 18, 1993 | 6'2" | 210 | Miami, FL US |
| Dane Dunning | R | R | December 20, 1994 | 6'4" | 200 | Orange Park, FL US |
| Jameson Fisher | L | R | December 18, 1993 | 6'2" | 200 | Zachary, LA US |
| Bryant Flete | L | R | January 31, 1993 | 5'10" | 200 | Cumairebo, Falcon VE |
| Bernardo Flores | L | L | August 23, 1995 | 6'2" | 190 | Baldwin Park, CA US |
| Matt Foster | R | R | January 27, 1995 | 6'0" | 205 | Valley, AL US |
| Johnny Giavotella | R | R | July 10, 1987 | 5'8" | 185 | Metairie, LA 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jimmy Lambert | R | R | November 18, 1994 | 6'2" | 190 | Arcadia, CA US |
| Kodi Medeiros | L | L | May 25, 1996 | 6'2" | 205 | Hilo, HI 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 |
| J. J. Muno | L | R | December 21, 1993 | 5'11" | 190 | Torrance, CA US |
| Félix Paulino | R | R | March 24, 1995 | 6'1" | 200 | |
| Tito Polo | R | R | August 23, 1994 | 5'10" | 195 | Isla San Andres, San Andres CO |
| Jhoan Quijada | L | L | December 27, 1994 | 6'3" | 210 | Juan Griego, Nueva Esparta VE |
| Mason Robbins | L | L | February 1, 1993 | 6'0" | 200 | Leakesville, MS US |
| Mitch Roman | R | R | March 22, 1995 | 6'0" | 190 | Fishers, IN US |
| Jorge Rondon | R | R | February 16, 1988 | 6'1" | 215 | Calabozo, Guarico VE |
| Matt Rose | R | R | August 2, 1994 | 6'4" | 195 | Palm Bay, FL US |
| José Ruiz | R | R | October 21, 1994 | 6'1" | 190 | Guacara, Carabobo VE |
| Casey Schroeder | S | R | July 12, 1993 | 6'2" | 225 | Glandorf, OH US |
| Cam Seitzer | L | R | January 11, 1990 | 6'5" | 220 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Jordan Stephens | R | R | September 12, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Zach Thompson | R | R | October 23, 1993 | 6'7" | 230 | Burleson, TX US |
| Matt Tomshaw | R | L | December 17, 1988 | 6'1" | 205 | Kingston, NY US |
| Colton Turner | L | L | January 17, 1991 | 6'3" | 215 | Cleburne, TX US |
| Connor Walsh | L | R | October 18, 1992 | 6'2" | 190 | Berwyn, PA US |
| Seby Zavala | R | R | August 28, 1993 | 5'11" | 215 | Fort Hood, TX 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.
