2016 Charlotte Knights Roster
Team Record: 65-79
Finished 2nd in the IL's South Division
Manager: Julio Vinas (65-79)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Ballpark: BB & T BallPark
Attendance: 628,173, Avg. 8,974 in 70 home dates
The Charlotte Knights of the International League ended the 2016 season with a record of 65 wins and 79 losses, finishing second in the league's South Division.
The Knights plated 598 runs and allowed 680 runs, most in the league. Jason Coats, Matt Davidson and Danny Hayes paced Charlotte with 10 home runs apiece. Matt Davidson drove in 46 runs. Terance Marin and Chris Volstad topped the team with 8 wins each, while Chris Volstad recorded a 4.8 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Members of the 2016 Charlotte Knights who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Travis Ishikawa, Daniel Muno, Brett Hayes, Ryan Webb, Matt Davidson, Jacob Turner, Danny Mendick, JB Shuck, Alfredo González, Adam Engel, Chris Beck, Phillippe Aumont, Yolmer Sánchez, Michael Ynoa, Carlos Rodón, Avisaíl García, Matt Purke, Jason Bourgeois, Juan Minaya, Jerry Sands, Andy Parrino, Tony Campana, Erik Johnson, Tommy Kahnle, Nick Delmonico, Leury García, Carson Fulmer, Miguel González, Zack Burdi, Jason Coats, Daniel Fields, Slade Heathcott, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Smith, Chris Volstad, Scott Carroll, Justin Morneau, Tim Anderson, Vinny Rottino, David Holmberg, Daniel Webb, Héctor Sánchez, Jacob May, Brad Goldberg, Eddy Alvarez, Alex Avila, Omar Narváez, Kameron Loe, Kevan Smith and Tyler Danish.
Julio Vinas served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Alvarez | S | R | January 30, 1990 | 5'9" | 180 | Miami, FL US |
| Tim Anderson | R | R | June 23, 1993 | 6'1" | 185 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Phillippe Aumont | L | R | January 7, 1989 | 6'7" | 240 | Gatineau, QC CA |
| Alex Avila | L | R | January 29, 1987 | 5'11" | 210 | Hialeah, FL 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 |
| Jason Bourgeois | R | R | January 4, 1982 | 5'9" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Zack Burdi | R | R | March 9, 1995 | 6'3" | 205 | Downers Grove, IL US |
| Tony Campana | L | L | May 30, 1986 | 5'8" | 170 | Kettering, OH US |
| Scott Carroll | R | R | September 24, 1984 | 6'4" | 215 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Brian Clark | R | L | April 27, 1993 | 6'3" | 235 | Munroe Falls, OH US |
| Jason Coats | R | R | February 24, 1990 | 6'2" | 200 | Dallas, TX US |
| Tyler Danish | R | R | September 12, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Brandon, FL US |
| Matt Davidson | R | R | March 26, 1991 | 6'3" | 230 | Yucaipa, CA US |
| Nick Delmonico | L | R | July 12, 1992 | 6'3" | 230 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Adam Engel | R | R | December 9, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Loveland, OH US |
| Daniel Fields | L | R | January 23, 1991 | 6'2" | 215 | Detroit, MI US |
| Carson Fulmer | R | R | December 13, 1993 | 6'0" | 195 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Avisaíl García | R | R | June 12, 1991 | 6'4" | 250 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Leury García | S | R | March 18, 1991 | 5'8" | 180 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Brad Goldberg | R | R | February 21, 1990 | 6'4" | 220 | Beachwood, OH US |
| Alfredo González | R | R | July 13, 1992 | 6'0" | 220 | Santa Teresa del Tuy, Miranda VE |
| Miguel González | R | R | May 27, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Guadalajara, Jalisco MX |
| Brett Hayes | R | R | February 13, 1984 | 6'1" | 210 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Danny Hayes | L | R | September 21, 1990 | 6'4" | 230 | Rancho Murieta, CA US |
| Slade Heathcott | L | L | September 28, 1990 | 6'1" | 205 | Texarkana, TX US |
| David Holmberg | R | L | July 19, 1991 | 6'3" | 245 | Houston, TX US |
| Brock Huntzinger | R | R | July 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Anderson, IN US |
| Travis Ishikawa | L | L | September 24, 1983 | 6'3" | 220 | Seattle, WA US |
| Erik Johnson | R | R | December 30, 1989 | 6'3" | 230 | Mountain View, CA US |
| Tommy Kahnle | R | R | August 7, 1989 | 6'1" | 235 | Latham, NY US |
| Will Lamb | L | L | September 9, 1990 | 6'6" | 180 | Newport News, VA US |
| Marcus Lemon | L | R | June 3, 1988 | 5'11" | 175 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Ryan Leonards | R | R | July 22, 1991 | 5'11" | 195 | Crowley, LA US |
| Kameron Loe | R | R | September 10, 1981 | 6'8" | 245 | Simi Valley, CA US |
| Matt Lollis | R | R | September 11, 1990 | 6'9" | 280 | Riverside, CA US |
| Terance Marin | R | R | August 21, 1989 | 6'1" | 170 | Modesto, CA US |
| Jacob May | S | R | January 23, 1992 | 5'10" | 180 | Liberty Township, OH US |
| Danny Mendick | R | R | September 28, 1993 | 5'10" | 189 | Rochester, NY US |
| Juan Minaya | R | R | September 18, 1990 | 6'4" | 210 | Maimon, DO |
| Justin Morneau | L | R | May 15, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | New Westminster, BC CA |
| Daniel Muno | S | R | February 9, 1989 | 6'1" | 195 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Omar Narváez | L | R | February 10, 1992 | 5'11" | 220 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Sean O'Connell | L | R | December 12, 1991 | 6'4" | 230 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Chris O'Dowd | L | R | October 4, 1990 | 5'11" | 190 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Andy Parrino | S | R | October 31, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | Brockport, NY US |
| Jake Peter | L | R | April 5, 1993 | 6'1" | 215 | Mason City, IA US |
| Matt Purke | L | L | July 17, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | Nacogdoches, TX US |
| Anthony Ranaudo | R | R | September 9, 1989 | 6'7" | 240 | Freehold, NJ US |
| Carlos Rodón | L | L | December 10, 1992 | 6'3" | 235 | Miami, FL US |
| Vinny Rottino | R | R | April 7, 1980 | 6'1" | 215 | Racine, WI US |
| Héctor Sánchez | S | R | November 17, 1989 | 6'1" | 255 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Yolmer Sánchez | S | R | June 29, 1992 | 5'11" | 185 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Jerry Sands | R | R | September 28, 1987 | 6'4" | 225 | Middletown, NY US |
| Charles Shirek | R | R | October 25, 1985 | 6'3" | 205 | Minot, ND US |
| JB Shuck | L | L | June 18, 1987 | 5'11" | 195 | Westerville, OH US |
| Louis Silverio | R | R | December 15, 1993 | 6'3" | 215 | Santiago, DO |
| Blake Smith | L | R | December 9, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Modesto, CA US |
| Kevan Smith | R | R | June 28, 1988 | 6'4" | 240 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Jacob Turner | R | R | May 21, 1991 | 6'5" | 215 | St. Charles, MO US |
| Chris Volstad | R | R | September 23, 1986 | 6'8" | 235 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL US |
| Daniel Webb | R | R | August 18, 1989 | 6'3" | 215 | Paducah, KY US |
| Ryan Webb | R | R | February 5, 1986 | 6'6" | 245 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Michael Ynoa | R | R | September 24, 1991 | 6'7" | 210 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
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.
