2017 Bluefield Blue Jays Roster
Team Record: 46-22
Finished 1st in the AL's East Division
Manager: Dennis Holmberg (46-22)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Bluefield, West Virginia
Ballpark: Bowen Field
Attendance: 21,595, Avg. 697 in 31 home dates
Playoffs - Pulaski Yankees 2 games, Bluefield Blue Jays 1
The Bluefield Blue Jays of the Appalachian League ended the 2017 season with a record of 46 wins and 22 losses, finishing first in the league's East Division.
The Blue Jays scored 410 runs and allowed 322 runs. Kevin Smith drove in 43 runs. Ryan Noda topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .364 clip. Max Castillo led the team with 6 wins, while Randy Pondler recorded a 2.52 ERA, best among regular hurlers.
Kevin Smith, Samad Taylor, Josh Winckowski, Zach Logue, Ty Tice, Ryan Noda and Max Castillo were all players from the 2017 Bluefield Blue Jays who played in the Majors during their careers.
Dennis Holmberg served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Barrett | L | L | June 24, 1995 | 6'4" | 225 | , US |
| Miguel Burgos | L | L | June 16, 1995 | 5'9" | 155 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Max Castillo | R | R | May 4, 1999 | 6'2" | 256 | Caracas, VE |
| Jonathan Cheshire | L | R | November 15, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | Grand Rapids, MI US |
| McGregory Contreras | R | R | August 30, 1998 | 6'1" | 170 | Tucacas, VE |
| Joe DiBenedetto | L | L | May 25, 1995 | 5'9" | 180 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Joel Espinal | R | R | August 15, 1996 | 6'2" | 185 | Moncion, DO |
| Antony Fuentes | R | R | September 26, 1995 | 5'11" | 160 | Barcelona, VE |
| Alvaro Galindo | R | R | February 25, 1998 | 6'2" | 170 | Tolu, CO |
| Ryan Gold | L | R | October 10, 1997 | 5'11" | 215 | La Habra, CA US |
| Brandon Grudzielanek | R | R | May 26, 1995 | 6'0" | 205 | Prosper, TX US |
| Sterling Guzman | R | R | February 2, 1998 | 5'11" | 175 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| Yonardo Herdenez | R | R | September 20, 1995 | 6'1" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Reilly Johnson | R | R | September 26, 1996 | 5'9" | 160 | , US |
| Kelyn Jose | L | L | May 19, 1995 | 6'4" | 195 | Nagua, DO |
| Tanner Kirwer | R | R | March 15, 1996 | 6'0" | 180 | Sherwood Park, AB CA |
| Turner Larkins | R | R | November 6, 1995 | 6'3" | 200 | Arlington, TX US |
| Connor Law | R | R | April 27, 1994 | 6'4" | 220 | Chatham, IL US |
| Colton Laws | R | R | November 20, 1995 | 6'7" | 230 | Faith, NC US |
| Zach Logue | L | L | April 23, 1996 | 6'0" | 165 | Mason, OH US |
| Mitch McKown | R | R | May 21, 1996 | 6'4" | 195 | Orlando, FL US |
| Jesus Navarro | R | R | January 13, 1998 | 5'11" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Ryan Noda | L | L | March 30, 1996 | 6'3" | 217 | Volo, IL US |
| Jose Nova | L | L | April 6, 1995 | 6'1" | 170 | Azua, DO |
| Tyler Olander | L | L | July 9, 1992 | 6'9" | 280 | Mansfield, CT US |
| Brandon Polizzi | R | R | March 16, 1996 | 5'10" | 170 | , US |
| Randy Pondler | L | L | November 8, 1996 | 6'2" | 160 | Laguna de Perlas, NI |
| Marcus Reyes | L | L | March 10, 1995 | 5'11" | 180 | Denville, NJ US |
| Francisco Rodriguez | R | R | September 22, 1994 | 6'1" | 220 | San Cristobal, DO |
| Freddy Rodriguez | L | R | November 15, 1996 | 6'1" | 180 | Baruta, VE |
| Yorman Rodriguez | R | R | July 23, 1997 | 5'10" | 160 | Maracay, VE |
| Jesus Severino | R | R | June 11, 1997 | 6'1" | 175 | Bajos de Haina, DO |
| Elio Silva | L | L | August 21, 1995 | 5'11" | 160 | Maracay, VE |
| Kevin Smith | R | R | July 4, 1996 | 5'11" | 188 | Troy, NY US |
| Graham Spraker | R | R | March 19, 1995 | 6'3" | 200 | Green Bay, WI US |
| Samad Taylor | R | R | July 11, 1998 | 5'10" | 160 | Corona, CA US |
| Ty Tice | L | R | July 4, 1996 | 5'9" | 170 | Prairie Grove, AR US |
| Josh Winckowski | R | R | June 28, 1998 | 6'4" | 202 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Chavez Young | S | R | July 8, 1997 | 6'0" | 195 | Freeport, BS |
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.
