1986 Braves Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 29-34
Finished 4th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Pedro González (29-34)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
1986 Braves StatisticsTeam Record: 29-34
Finished 4th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Pedro González (29-34)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
The Braves of the Gulf Coast League ended the 1986 season with a record of 29 wins and 34 losses, finishing fourth in the league's North Division.
The Braves tallied 279 runs and conceded 267 runs. Brian Champion accounted for 36 RBI. Sean Ross topped all regular batters by hitting .305. Mark Clark led the team with 6 wins and a team-best 1.86 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Rusty Richards and Kent Mercker both played in Major League Baseball during their careers.
Pedro González served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Barcelo | R | R | June 4, 1967 | 6'3" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ruben Bautista | S | R | January 14, 1966 | 6'3" | 180 | Boca Chica, Santo Domingo DO |
| Morris Bland | R | R | March 6, 1966 | 5'11" | 150 | |
| Richard Browne | R | R | ||||
| Brian Champion | R | R | October 23, 1967 | 6'3" | 205 | |
| Mark Clark | R | R | January 24, 1967 | 6'1" | 170 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Bryan Farmer | L | L | June 2, 1963 | 6'0" | 170 | Augusta, GA US |
| Stephen Gangi | R | R | October 31, 1963 | 6'2" | 195 | |
| Julio Hernandez | R | R | November 9, 1966 | 6'1" | 180 | |
| Roger Huff | R | R | December 21, 1966 | 6'2" | 205 | Waterville, ME US |
| Miguel Joseph | R | R | ||||
| Jeff Kyle | S | R | September 5, 1965 | 6'2" | 195 | Middlesboro, KY US |
| Rich Longuil | R | R | March 12, 1966 | 6'4" | 210 | Clark AFB, PH |
| Miguel Marrero | L | L | May 19, 1966 | 6'1" | 165 | Ramon Santana, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jesus Mendoza | R | R | June 27, 1968 | 6'0" | 205 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Kent Mercker | L | L | February 1, 1968 | 6'1" | 175 | Dublin, OH US |
| Dave Miller | R | October 17, 1964 | 6'3" | 205 | ||
| Bienvenido Mota | R | R | March 12, 1967 | 6'0" | 174 | Ingenio, DO |
| Jose Mota | R | R | August 27, 1965 | 5'11" | 155 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Chris Mullins | R | R | December 6, 1966 | 6'1" | 195 | Paso Robles, CA US |
| Roberto Oliva | R | R | November 10, 1968 | 6'2" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jacobo Ortiz | R | R | April 28, 1968 | 6'0" | 155 | Bayaguana, Monte Plata DO |
| Dave Plumb | R | R | December 4, 1963 | 5'11" | 190 | Charlevoix, MI US |
| Rusty Richards | L | R | January 27, 1965 | 6'4" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Danny Rogers | R | R | October 1, 1966 | 6'0" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Sean Ross | L | L | October 21, 1967 | 6'3" | 185 | |
| Miguel Sabino | L | L | December 17, 1967 | 6'1" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Stan Scarborough | R | R | June 14, 1968 | 6'5" | 180 | Videlia, GA US |
| Chad Smith | S | L | February 2, 1968 | 6'5" | 225 | Kingsport, TN US |
| John Spurlin | R | R | ||||
| Rob Stuart | L | R | June 25, 1968 | 6'0" | 170 | Fullerton, CA US |
| Mike Trapasso | L | L | September 18, 1963 | 6'1" | 185 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Danny Weems | R | R | August 26, 1966 | 6'3" | 175 | Greenville, TN US |
| Matt West | S | R | January 13, 1960 | 6'4" | 190 | Santa Monica, CA US |
