2009 Blue Jays Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 30-28
Finished 3rd in the GCL's North Division
Manager: John Schneider (30-28)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Dunedin, Florida
Ballpark: Englebert Complex
2009 Blue Jays StatisticsTeam Record: 30-28
Finished 3rd in the GCL's North Division
Manager: John Schneider (30-28)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Dunedin, Florida
Ballpark: Englebert Complex
The Blue Jays of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2009 season with a record of 30 wins and 28 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Blue Jays plated 206 runs and allowed 202 runs. Gustavo Pierre paced all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .259 clip, while Matt Fields recorded a 1.23 ERA, tops among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2009 Blue Jays who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Ryan Schimpf, Yan Gomes, Carlos Pérez, Wade Miller, Aaron Loup, Robert Ray, Ryan Goins, Eric Thames, Ryan Tepera, Scott Richmond and Casey Janssen.
John Schneider served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeico Aponte | L | L | December 17, 1988 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Nicholas Bidois | R | R | June 9, 1992 | 6'0" | 180 | Nambour, Queensland AU |
| Ross Buckwalter | L | R | January 27, 1985 | 6'0" | 195 | Ephrata, PA US |
| Mike Crouse | R | R | November 22, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | New Westminster, BC CA |
| Jon Del Campo | S | R | May 18, 1988 | 5'11" | 195 | San Luis, MX |
| Dan DeLucia | L | L | June 1, 1985 | 6'4" | 220 | Columbus, OH US |
| Kevin Denis-Fortier | L | R | September 22, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Quebec, QC CA |
| Oliver Dominguez | S | R | April 23, 1989 | 5'9" | 156 | Higuey, La Altagracia DO |
| Jonathan Fernandez | S | R | September 17, 1987 | 6'0" | 175 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Matt Fields | R | R | July 10, 1986 | 6'3" | 190 | Everett, WA US |
| Ryan Goins | L | R | February 13, 1988 | 5'10" | 180 | Round Rock, TX US |
| Yan Gomes | R | R | July 19, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BR |
| Shawn Griffith | R | R | May 24, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | St. Petersburg, FL US |
| Juan Hernandez | L | L | October 25, 1987 | 6'0" | 180 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte DO |
| Yudelmis Hernandez | R | R | May 18, 1987 | 6'4" | 205 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Chris Holguin | R | R | April 25, 1986 | 5'11" | 185 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Luis Hurtado | R | R | November 4, 1988 | 5'11" | 175 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Casey Janssen | R | R | September 17, 1981 | 6'4" | 210 | Orange, CA US |
| Lance Loftin | R | R | March 3, 1986 | 6'0" | 210 | |
| Aaron Loup | L | L | December 19, 1987 | 5'11" | 210 | Raceland, LA US |
| Brad McElroy | L | R | April 24, 1986 | 5'11" | 195 | London, ON CA |
| Leandro Mella | L | L | May 5, 1990 | 6'4" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Wade Miller | R | R | September 13, 1976 | 6'2" | 185 | Reading, PA US |
| Nestor Molina | R | R | January 9, 1989 | 6'1" | 220 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Felix Moreno | R | R | August 18, 1988 | 6'4" | 174 | , Miranda VE |
| Jack Murphy | S | R | April 6, 1988 | 6'4" | 235 | Sarasota, FL US |
| Bryson Namba | R | R | January 31, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Pearl City, HI US |
| Matt Nuzzo | R | R | March 18, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Everett, MA US |
| Garis Pena | R | R | March 10, 1992 | 5'11" | 178 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Alex Pepe | L | L | April 14, 1987 | 6'1" | 190 | Deerfield Beach, FL US |
| Carlos Pérez | R | R | October 27, 1990 | 6'0" | 210 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Gustavo Pierre | R | R | December 28, 1991 | 6'2" | 202 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Carlos Pina | L | L | March 5, 1990 | 5'11" | 170 | Naguanagua, Carabobo VE |
| Robert Ray | R | R | January 21, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Lufkin, TX US |
| Scott Richmond | R | R | August 30, 1979 | 6'5" | 220 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| John Roberts | L | L | July 24, 1986 | 6'1" | 215 | Stillwater, OK US |
| Henry Rodriguez | R | R | October 19, 1987 | 5'11" | 182 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Ryan Schimpf | L | R | April 11, 1988 | 5'9" | 180 | Covington, LA US |
| Ryan Shopshire | R | R | November 8, 1985 | 6'5" | 200 | Orange, CA US |
| David Slovak | R | R | May 20, 1986 | 6'0" | 170 | Dayton, OH US |
| Brian Slover | R | R | June 10, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Fontana, CA US |
| Sam Strickland | L | L | June 9, 1987 | 6'5" | 210 | Houston, TX US |
| Evan Teague | L | L | February 4, 1987 | 6'2" | 212 | |
| Ryan Tepera | R | R | November 3, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Lake Jackson, TX US |
| Eric Thames | L | R | November 10, 1986 | 6'0" | 210 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Jonnathan Valdez | L | R | September 5, 1990 | 6'3" | 230 | Bayamon, PR |
| Kenny Wilson | R | R | January 30, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | Tampa, FL US |
| Tyler Ybarra | L | L | December 11, 1989 | 6'2" | 210 | Wellington, KS US |
| Nick Zaleski | R | R | December 26, 1986 | 6'3" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
