2008 Clinton LumberKings Roster
Team Record: 78-59
Finished 1st in the MWL's Western Division
Manager: Mike Micucci (78-59)
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Clinton, Iowa
Ballpark: Alliant Energy Field
Attendance: 114,662, Avg. 1,711 in 67 home dates
Playoffs - Cedar Rapids Kernels 2 games, Clinton LumberKings 0
The Clinton LumberKings of the Midwest League ended the 2008 season with a record of 78 wins and 59 losses, finishing first in the league's Western Division.
The LumberKings plated 668 runs, tops in the circuit. Clinton gave up 609 runs. Jonathan Greene paced the team with 21 home runs, while Ian Gac and Mitch Moreland walloped 15 or more also. Mitch Moreland accounted for 99 RBI and topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .324 clip. Blake Beavan led the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 2.38 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Members of the 2008 Clinton LumberKings who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Blake Beavan, Engel Beltré, Fabio Castillo, Cody Eppley, Neftalí Feliz, Mark Hamburger, Derek Holland, Michael Kirkman, Josh Lueke, Mitch Moreland, Joe Ortiz, Evan Reed and Justin Smoak.
Mike Micucci served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
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Miguel Alfonzo | R | R | April 21, 1988 | 6'3" | 240 | Caucagua, Miranda VE |
Blake Beavan | R | R | January 17, 1989 | 6'7" | 255 | Irving, TX US |
Engel Beltré | L | L | November 1, 1989 | 6'2" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
Fabio Castillo | R | R | February 19, 1989 | 6'1" | 235 | Samana, Samana DO |
Chris Dennis | L | R | January 3, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Huntsville, AL US |
Carlos Dominguez | R | R | June 8, 1986 | 6'1" | 177 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
Cody Eppley | R | R | October 8, 1985 | 6'5" | 205 | Harrisburg, PA US |
Jose Felix | R | R | June 28, 1988 | 5'10" | 200 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
Neftalà Feliz | R | R | May 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 235 | Azua, Azua DO |
Adalberto Flores | R | R | November 4, 1986 | 6'7" | 225 | Humacao, PR |
Ian Gac | R | R | August 10, 1985 | 6'3" | 240 | Seattle, WA US |
Kennil Gomez | R | R | April 8, 1988 | 6'3" | 170 | Bani, Peravia DO |
Jonathan Greene | R | R | September 16, 1985 | 6'0" | 200 | Boone, NC US |
Mark Hamburger | R | R | February 5, 1987 | 6'4" | 200 | St. Paul, MN US |
Ben Henry | R | R | April 9, 1989 | 6'4" | 190 | Loris, SC US |
Derek Holland | S | L | October 9, 1986 | 6'2" | 213 | Newark, OH US |
Andres James | S | R | November 25, 1987 | 5'9" | 155 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
Jacob Kaase | L | R | April 14, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Austin, TX US |
Michael Kirkman | L | L | September 18, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Lake City, FL US |
Matt Lawson | R | R | November 18, 1985 | 6'0" | 195 | Springfield, MO US |
Josh Lueke | R | R | December 5, 1984 | 6'5" | 245 | Covington, KY US |
Michael Main | R | R | December 14, 1988 | 6'1" | 170 | Deland, FL US |
Mitch Moreland | L | L | September 6, 1985 | 6'2" | 230 | Amory, MS US |
Kyle Murphy | R | R | September 6, 1984 | 6'0" | 184 | Beloit, WI US |
Tim Murphy | L | L | May 7, 1987 | 6'2" | 190 | Vista, CA US |
Hector Nelo | R | R | November 5, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Maracay, FL VE |
Joe Ortiz | L | L | August 13, 1990 | 5'7" | 175 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
Renny Osuna | R | R | April 24, 1985 | 6'0" | 172 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
David Paisano | R | R | November 26, 1987 | 6'1" | 165 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
Justin Pickett | R | R | June 16, 1985 | 6'1" | 205 | Los Angeles, CA US |
Jorge Quintero | R | R | April 17, 1987 | 6'1" | 175 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
Evan Reed | R | R | December 31, 1985 | 6'4" | 255 | Santa Maria, CA US |
Levi Romero | R | R | April 12, 1984 | 6'5" | 185 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
Cristian Santana | R | R | June 18, 1989 | 6'0" | 175 | Loma de Cabrera, Dajabon DO |
Julio Santana | S | R | December 26, 1985 | 6'1" | 170 | San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia DO |
Dan Sattler | R | R | November 11, 1983 | 6'3" | 190 | Lafayette, IN US |
Tim Smith | L | L | June 14, 1986 | 6'3" | 225 | Toronto, ON CA |
Justin Smoak | S | L | December 5, 1986 | 6'4" | 220 | Goose Creek, SC US |
Davis Stoneburner | R | R | January 14, 1985 | 6'0" | 175 | Richmond, VA US |
Ryan Tatusko | R | R | March 27, 1985 | 6'5" | 200 | Merrillville, IN US |
Ryan Turner | R | L | February 8, 1985 | 6'1" | 175 | Gainesville, GA US |
Keisuke Ueno | R | R | March 6, 1986 | 6'4" | 205 | Funabashi, JP |
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.