2022 Cedar Rapids Kernels Roster
Team Record: 73-58
Finished 1st in the MIDW's West Division
Manager: Brian Dinkelman (73-58)
Affiliation: Minnesota Twins
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ballpark: New Veterans Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 136,360, Avg. 2,164 in 63 home dates
Playoffs - South Bend Cubs 2 games, Cedar Rapids Kernels 1
The Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Midwest League ended the 2022 season with a record of 73 wins and 58 losses, finishing first in the league's West Division.
The Kernels led the league with 680 runs, powered by 150 home runs. Cedar Rapids surrendered 544 runs. Christian Encarnacion-Strand paced the squad with 20 home runs, while Seth Gray and Aaron Sabato walloped 15 or more also. Christian Encarnacion-Strand recorded 68 runs batted in. Seth Gray topped hitters with significant playing time with a .245 average. Brent Headrick paced the team with 8 wins.
Members of the 2022 Cedar Rapids Kernels who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Travis Adams, Jair Camargo, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Kyler Fedko, David Festa, Sawyer Gipson-Long, Brent Headrick, Cody Laweryson, Brooks Lee, Casey Legumina and Cade Povich.
Brian Dinkelman served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvi Acosta | R | R | June 2, 1995 | 6'1" | 215 | Guiria, Sucre VE |
| Travis Adams | R | R | January 19, 2000 | 6'1" | 197 | Palm Springs, CA US |
| Pierce Banks | R | R | March 31, 1998 | 6'0" | 205 | Sterling Heights, MI US |
| Malik Barrington | R | R | October 8, 1997 | 6'3" | 225 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Denny Bentley | L | L | May 28, 1998 | 6'2" | 195 | Williamstown, NJ US |
| Andrew Cabezas | R | R | December 5, 1996 | 5'10" | 175 | Hialeah Gardens, FL US |
| Jair Camargo | R | R | July 1, 1999 | 5'10" | 150 | Barranquilla, Atlantico CO |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | R | R | December 1, 1999 | 6'0" | 224 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Kyler Fedko | R | R | September 21, 1999 | 6'1" | 212 | Gibsonia, PA US |
| David Festa | R | R | March 8, 2000 | 6'6" | 185 | Verona, NJ US |
| Willie Joe Garry | L | L | May 29, 2000 | 6'1" | 170 | Pascagoula, MS US |
| Osiris German | R | R | November 2, 1998 | 6'1" | 170 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | R | R | December 12, 1997 | 6'4" | 225 | Lithia Springs, GA US |
| Regi Grace | L | R | December 10, 1999 | 6'1" | 215 | Madison, MS US |
| Seth Gray | L | R | May 30, 1998 | 6'3" | 205 | Springfield, OH US |
| Bradley Hanner | R | R | February 10, 1999 | 6'4" | 210 | Rhoadesville, VA US |
| Brent Headrick | L | L | December 17, 1997 | 6'6" | 227 | Joliet, IL US |
| Will Holland | R | R | April 18, 1998 | 5'10" | 181 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Wander Javier | R | R | December 29, 1998 | 6'1" | 165 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Cody Laweryson | L | R | May 10, 1998 | 6'4" | 205 | Bingham, ME US |
| Brooks Lee | S | R | February 14, 2001 | 6'2" | 205 | San Luis Obispo, CA US |
| Casey Legumina | R | R | June 19, 1997 | 6'2" | 195 | Dallas, TX US |
| Charles Mack | L | R | November 12, 1999 | 6'0" | 190 | Williamsville, NY US |
| Hunter McMahon | R | R | April 9, 1998 | 6'3" | 185 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Bobby Milacki | R | R | November 6, 1996 | 6'2" | 210 | Lake Havasu City, AZ US |
| Derek Molina | L | R | July 27, 1997 | 6'3" | 206 | Atwater, CA US |
| Sean Mooney | R | R | January 11, 1998 | 6'1" | 185 | Somers Point, NJ US |
| Jeferson Morales | R | R | May 13, 1999 | 5'8" | 170 | La Victoria, Aragua VE |
| Matt Mullenbach | R | R | October 6, 1996 | 6'4" | 195 | Urbandale, IA US |
| Dylan Neuse | R | R | December 22, 1998 | 5'10" | 175 | La Grange, TX US |
| Frank Nigro | R | R | August 1, 1997 | 6'4" | 200 | Stony Point, NY US |
| Jaylen Nowlin | L | L | January 29, 2001 | 6'2" | 185 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Jon Olsen | R | R | May 13, 1997 | 6'2" | 190 | Lorna Linda, CA US |
| Daniel Ozoria | S | R | August 24, 2000 | 5'9" | 135 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Tyler Palm | R | R | December 10, 1994 | 6'9" | 226 | West Branch, MI US |
| Mikey Perez | R | R | August 24, 1999 | 6'0" | 188 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Samuel Perez | L | L | November 29, 1999 | 5'11" | 175 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Cade Povich | L | L | April 12, 2000 | 6'3" | 185 | Reno, NV US |
| Anthony Prato | R | R | May 11, 1998 | 5'10" | 186 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Luis Rijo | R | R | September 6, 1998 | 6'1" | 200 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Miguel Rodriguez | R | R | February 25, 1999 | 6'2" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Orlando Rodriguez | R | R | December 16, 1995 | 6'2" | 195 | Miami Gardens, FL US |
| Aaron Rozek | L | L | August 20, 1995 | 6'3" | 230 | Burnsville, MN US |
| Jake Rucker | R | R | September 14, 1999 | 6'1" | 195 | Nashville, TN US |
| Aaron Sabato | R | R | June 4, 1999 | 6'2" | 230 | Rye, NY US |
| Kyle Schmidt | R | R | July 13, 1997 | 6'0" | 205 | Austin, TX US |
| Yunior Severino | S | R | October 3, 1999 | 6'1" | 189 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Ryan Shreve | R | R | June 23, 1998 | 6'6" | 215 | Sherman Oaks, CA US |
| Dalton Shuffield | R | R | March 31, 1999 | 5'9" | 170 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Alerick Soularie | R | R | July 5, 1999 | 6'0" | 175 | Houston, TX US |
| John Stankiewicz | R | R | September 8, 1998 | 6'4" | 230 | Voorhees, NJ US |
| Matthew Swain | R | R | August 20, 1997 | 6'7" | 225 | Stone Mountain, GA US |
| Kennie Taylor | R | R | October 20, 1996 | 5'11" | 170 | Norfolk, VA US |
| Patrick Winkel | L | R | January 27, 2000 | 6'1" | 198 | New Haven, CT 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.
