2014 Charlotte Knights Roster
Team Record: 63-81
Finished 4th in the IL's South Division
Manager: Joel Skinner (63-81)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Ballpark: BB & T BallPark
Attendance: 687,715, Avg. 9,686 in 71 home dates
The Charlotte Knights of the International League ended the 2014 season with a record of 63 wins and 81 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Knights plated 699 runs, tops in the circuit. Charlotte conceded 767 runs, most in the league. Andy Wilkins walloped 30 home runs for the team, while Jordan Danks, Josh Phegley, Matt Davidson and Marcus Semien each swatted 15 or more as well. Andy Wilkins drove in 85 runs. Yolmer Sánchez and Andy Wilkins led all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .293 clip. Dylan Axelrod topped the team with 6 wins.
Players from the 2014 Charlotte Knights who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Héctor Giménez, Chris Beck, Gorkys Hernández, Yolmer Sánchez, Frank Francisco, Miguel González, Dylan Axelrod, Donnie Veal, Zach Putnam, Avisaíl García, Carlos Rodón, Matt Davidson, Jordan Danks, Daniel McCutchen, Deunte Heath, Denis Phipps, Andy Wilkins, Conor Gillaspie, Eric Surkamp, Moisés Sierra, Blake Tekotte, Micah Johnson, Tommy Hanson, Henry Rodríguez, Chien-Ming Wang, David Purcey, Marcus Semien, Scott Snodgress, Alex Liddi, Charles Leesman, Scott Carroll, Felipe Paulino, Matt Tuiasosopo, Chris Sale, Mitchell Boggs, Matt Lindstrom, Maikel Cleto, Taylor Thompson, Michael Taylor, Erik Johnson, Shawn Hill, Adam Eaton, Javy Guerra, Josh Phegley, André Rienzo and Tyler Saladino.
Joel Skinner served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Axelrod | R | R | July 30, 1985 | 5'10" | 195 | Santa Barbara, CA US |
| Tyler Barnette | R | R | May 28, 1992 | 6'3" | 190 | Hickory, NC US |
| Chris Beck | R | R | September 4, 1990 | 6'3" | 230 | Commerce, GA US |
| Dan Black | S | R | July 2, 1987 | 6'4" | 255 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Mitchell Boggs | R | R | February 15, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Dalton, GA US |
| David Cales | R | R | July 27, 1987 | 5'11" | 205 | Chicago, IL US |
| Scott Carroll | R | R | September 24, 1984 | 6'4" | 215 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Jarrett Casey | R | L | October 27, 1987 | 6'0" | 185 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Maikel Cleto | R | R | May 1, 1989 | 6'3" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jordan Danks | L | R | August 7, 1986 | 6'5" | 220 | Austin, TX US |
| Matt Davidson | R | R | March 26, 1991 | 6'3" | 230 | Yucaipa, CA US |
| Frank De Los Santos | L | L | November 17, 1987 | 6'0" | 165 | Samana, Samana DO |
| Bobby Doran | R | R | March 21, 1989 | 6'6" | 235 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Adam Eaton | L | L | December 6, 1988 | 5'9" | 176 | Springfield, OH US |
| Frank Francisco | R | R | September 11, 1979 | 6'2" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Parker Frazier | R | R | November 11, 1988 | 6'5" | 175 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Nelvin Fuentes | L | L | April 7, 1989 | 6'0" | 206 | Loaiza, PR |
| Avisaíl García | R | R | June 12, 1991 | 6'4" | 250 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Conor Gillaspie | L | R | July 18, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Omaha, NE US |
| Héctor Giménez | S | R | September 28, 1982 | 5'10" | 230 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| Miguel González | R | R | December 3, 1990 | 5'11" | 220 | Porlamar, Nueva Esparta VE |
| Javy Guerra | R | R | October 31, 1985 | 6'1" | 216 | Denton, TX US |
| Tommy Hanson | R | R | August 28, 1986 | 6'6" | 220 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Deunte Heath | R | R | August 8, 1985 | 6'4" | 240 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Gorkys Hernández | R | R | September 7, 1987 | 6'1" | 196 | Guiria, Sucre VE |
| Shawn Hill | R | R | April 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 180 | Mississauga, ON CA |
| Justin Jirschele | L | R | April 15, 1990 | 5'11" | 195 | Clintonville, WI US |
| Erik Johnson | R | R | December 30, 1989 | 6'3" | 230 | Mountain View, CA US |
| Micah Johnson | L | R | December 18, 1990 | 6'0" | 210 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Michael Johnson | L | R | October 28, 1988 | 5'9" | 170 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Ryan Kussmaul | R | R | September 19, 1986 | 6'4" | 190 | Fennimore, WI US |
| Charles Leesman | L | L | March 10, 1987 | 6'4" | 215 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Alex Liddi | R | R | August 14, 1988 | 6'4" | 225 | Sanremo, IT |
| Matt Lindstrom | R | R | February 11, 1980 | 6'3" | 215 | Rexburg, ID US |
| Daniel McCutchen | R | R | September 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | McKinney, TX US |
| Jared Mitchell | L | L | October 13, 1988 | 6'0" | 205 | New Iberia, LA US |
| Felipe Paulino | R | R | October 5, 1983 | 6'3" | 270 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Josh Phegley | R | R | February 12, 1988 | 5'10" | 225 | Terre Haute, IN US |
| Denis Phipps | R | R | July 22, 1985 | 6'2" | 220 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| David Purcey | L | L | April 22, 1982 | 6'5" | 245 | St. Charles, IL US |
| Zach Putnam | R | R | July 3, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Rochester, MI US |
| Josh Richmond | R | R | June 14, 1989 | 6'3" | 205 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| André Rienzo | R | R | July 5, 1988 | 6'2" | 195 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BR |
| Carlos Rodón | L | L | December 10, 1992 | 6'3" | 235 | Miami, FL US |
| Henry Rodríguez | R | R | February 25, 1987 | 6'1" | 225 | Santa Barbara, Zulia VE |
| Tyler Saladino | R | R | July 20, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | San Diego, CA US |
| Chris Sale | L | L | March 30, 1989 | 6'6" | 180 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Yolmer Sánchez | S | R | June 29, 1992 | 5'11" | 185 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Marcus Semien | R | R | September 17, 1990 | 6'0" | 195 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Luis Sierra | L | R | July 23, 1987 | 5'11" | 150 | Barranquilla, Atlantico CO |
| Moisés Sierra | R | R | September 24, 1988 | 6'1" | 233 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Scott Snodgress | L | L | September 20, 1989 | 6'6" | 235 | Fontana, CA US |
| Eric Surkamp | L | L | July 16, 1987 | 6'5" | 220 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Michael Taylor | R | R | December 19, 1985 | 6'5" | 255 | Cheverly, MD US |
| Blake Tekotte | L | R | May 24, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Columbia, MO US |
| Taylor Thompson | R | R | June 18, 1987 | 6'4" | 240 | Montgomery, AL US |
| Matt Tuiasosopo | R | R | May 10, 1986 | 6'2" | 235 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Donnie Veal | L | L | September 18, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Jackson, MS US |
| Daniel Wagner | L | R | July 12, 1988 | 6'0" | 185 | Concord, NC US |
| Chien-Ming Wang | R | R | March 31, 1980 | 6'4" | 225 | Tainan City, TW |
| Andy Wilkins | L | R | September 13, 1988 | 6'1" | 225 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Matt Zaleski | R | R | December 2, 1981 | 6'1" | 205 | Arlington Heights, IL 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.
