2021 Bowling Green Hot Rods Roster
Team Record: 82-36
Finished 1st in the High-A East's South Division
Manager: Jeff Smith (82-36)
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Ballpark: Bowling Green Baseball Park
Attendance: 125,738, Avg. 2,245 in 56 home dates
Finals - Bowling Green Hot Rods 3 games, Greensboro Grasshoppers 2
The Bowling Green Hot Rods of the High-A East League ended the 2021 season with a record of 82 wins and 36 losses, finishing first in the league's South Division.
The Hot Rods topped the league with 723 runs, sparked by 197 home runs. Bowling Green surrendered 534 runs, fewest in the league. Jordan Qsar led the team with 23 home runs, while Evan Edwards, Grant Witherspoon and Jacson McGowan each walloped 15 or more, too. Grant Witherspoon recorded 70 runs batted in and topped all regular batters with a .269 average. Carlos Garcia paced the squad with 8 wins.
Members of the 2021 Bowling Green Hot Rods who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jonathan Aranda, Osleivis Basabe, Peyton Battenfield, Taj Bradley, Logan Driscoll, Angel Felipe, Blake Hunt, Greg Jones, Joe La Sorsa, Jacob Lopez, José Lopez, Curtis Mead, Michael Mercado, Tanner Murray, Jayden Murray, Cristofer Ogando, Ian Seymour, Justin Sterner, Alika Williams and Brett Wisely.
Jeff Smith served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Alexander | R | R | June 13, 1996 | 6'2" | 200 | Dallas, TX US |
| Roberto Alvarez | R | R | July 28, 1999 | 5'11" | 151 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Jonathan Aranda | L | R | May 23, 1998 | 5'10" | 173 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Osleivis Basabe | R | R | September 13, 2000 | 6'1" | 165 | Bobures, Zulia VE |
| Peyton Battenfield | R | R | August 10, 1997 | 6'4" | 224 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Taj Bradley | R | R | March 20, 2001 | 6'2" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Trevor Brigden | L | R | September 20, 1995 | 6'3" | 210 | North York, ON CA |
| Ruben Cardenas | R | R | October 10, 1997 | 6'2" | 185 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Michael Costanzo | L | L | November 14, 1995 | 6'1" | 190 | Chicago, IL US |
| Trey Cumbie | L | L | July 12, 1996 | 6'2" | 200 | Lufkin, TX US |
| Tanner Dodson | S | R | May 9, 1997 | 6'1" | 160 | Sacramento, CA US |
| John Doxakis | S | L | August 20, 1998 | 6'4" | 215 | Houston, TX US |
| Logan Driscoll | L | R | November 3, 1997 | 6'1" | 195 | Colorado Springs, CO US |
| Evan Edwards | L | L | June 21, 1997 | 6'0" | 200 | Greensboro, NC US |
| Angel Felipe | R | R | August 30, 1997 | 6'5" | 190 | Villa Mella, Santo Domingo DO |
| Carlos Garcia | R | R | November 28, 1998 | 6'3" | 185 | Samana, Samana DO |
| Chris Gau | R | R | February 3, 1997 | 6'2" | 205 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Michael Gigliotti | L | L | February 14, 1996 | 6'1" | 180 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Osmy Gregorio | R | R | May 27, 1998 | 6'2" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Miller Hogan | R | R | July 18, 1996 | 6'2" | 200 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Connor Hollis | R | R | November 18, 1994 | 5'10" | 170 | Arlington, TX US |
| Niko Hulsizer | R | R | February 1, 1997 | 6'2" | 225 | Mohnton, PA US |
| Blake Hunt | R | R | November 10, 1998 | 6'3" | 215 | Costa Mesa, CA US |
| Diego Infante | R | R | October 22, 1999 | 6'2" | 178 | Macuto, Vargas VE |
| Greg Jones | S | R | March 7, 1998 | 6'2" | 175 | Cary, NC US |
| Joe La Sorsa | L | L | April 29, 1998 | 6'5" | 215 | Mount Kisco, NY US |
| Jacob Lopez | L | L | March 11, 1998 | 6'4" | 220 | Granada Hills, CA US |
| José Lopez | L | L | February 15, 1999 | 6'1" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Pedro Martinez | S | R | January 28, 2001 | 5'11" | 165 | Porlamar, Nueva Esparta VE |
| Jacson McGowan | R | R | June 18, 1997 | 6'3" | 212 | Brownsburg, IN US |
| Evan McKendry | R | R | February 6, 1998 | 6'3" | 200 | Pembroke Pines, FL US |
| Curtis Mead | R | R | October 26, 2000 | 6'2" | 171 | Adelaide, South Australia AU |
| Michael Mercado | R | R | April 15, 1999 | 6'4" | 160 | San Diego, CA US |
| Addison Moss | R | R | September 10, 1997 | 6'1" | 190 | Virginia Beach, VA US |
| Chris Muller | R | R | April 22, 1996 | 6'5" | 210 | Dallas, TX US |
| Jayden Murray | R | R | April 11, 1997 | 6'1" | 190 | Vernal, UT US |
| Tanner Murray | R | R | September 3, 1999 | 6'2" | 185 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Cristofer Ogando | R | R | October 23, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Erik Ostberg | L | R | October 12, 1995 | 5'10" | 225 | Florence, MA US |
| Jordan Qsar | L | R | December 2, 1995 | 6'3" | 195 | El Cajon, CA US |
| Ian Seymour | L | L | December 13, 1998 | 6'0" | 200 | Madison, CT US |
| Justin Sterner | R | R | August 29, 1996 | 6'1" | 215 | La Jolla, CA US |
| Alan Strong | R | R | October 22, 1996 | 6'3" | 200 | San Diego, CA US |
| Zack Trageton | R | R | September 2, 1998 | 6'1" | 225 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Luis Trevino | R | R | May 23, 1996 | 5'11" | 200 | McAllen, TX US |
| Gionti Turner | R | R | August 17, 2000 | 6'2" | 178 | Pine Bluff, AR US |
| Colby White | R | R | July 4, 1998 | 6'0" | 190 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Alika Williams | R | R | March 12, 1999 | 6'2" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Brett Wisely | L | R | May 8, 1999 | 5'10" | 180 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Grant Witherspoon | L | L | September 27, 1996 | 6'3" | 200 | Littleton, CO US |
| Nathan Witt | R | R | April 19, 1996 | 6'4" | 210 | Clarkston, MI US |
| Mikey York | R | R | February 24, 1996 | 6'2" | 190 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Ezequiel Zabaleta | R | R | August 20, 1995 | 6'0" | 175 | Bolivar, Bolivar CO |
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.
