2016 Colorado Springs Sky Sox Roster
Team Record: 67-71
Finished 2nd in the PCL's North Division of the American Conference
Manager: Rick Sweet (67-71)
Affiliation: Milwaukee Brewers
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ballpark: Security Service Stadium
Attendance: 270,100, Avg. 4,220 in 64 home dates
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2016 season with a record of 67 wins and 71 losses, finishing second in the league's North Division of the American Conference.
The Sky Sox plated 687 runs and gave up 729 runs. Andy Wilkins paced Colorado Springs with 12 home runs and drove in 56 runs. Garin Cecchini topped batters with significant playing time by hitting .271. Hiram Burgos led the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 4.4 ERA, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2016 Colorado Springs Sky Sox who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Orlando Arcia, Jacob Barnes, Michael Blazek, Lewis Brinson, Keon Broxton, Hiram Burgos, Garin Cecchini, Jaye Chapman, Garrett Cooper, Tyler Cravy, Zach Davies, Tim Dillard, Jake Elmore, Ramón Flores, Sam Freeman, Drew Gagnon, David Goforth, Junior Guerra, Josh Hader, Taylor Jungmann, Michael Kirkman, Corey Knebel, Jorge López, Damien Magnifico, Michael McKenry, Will Middlebrooks, Jim Miller, Nate Orf, Ariel Peña, Wily Peralta, Hernán Pérez, Shane Peterson, Manny Piña, Josmil Pinto, Alex Presley, Michael Reed, Yadiel Rivera, Ben Rowen, Domingo Santana, Rob Scahill, Andrew Susac, Brent Suter, Wei-Chung Wang, Aaron Wilkerson, Andy Wilkins and Eric Young.
Rick Sweet served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | R | R | August 4, 1994 | 6'0" | 165 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Jacob Barnes | R | R | April 14, 1990 | 6'2" | 220 | St. Petersburg, FL US |
| Parker Berberet | R | R | October 20, 1989 | 6'3" | 210 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Michael Blazek | R | R | March 16, 1989 | 6'0" | 205 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Lewis Brinson | R | R | May 8, 1994 | 6'3" | 195 | Tamarac, FL US |
| Keon Broxton | R | R | May 7, 1990 | 6'3" | 195 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Hiram Burgos | R | R | August 4, 1987 | 5'11" | 210 | Cayey, PR |
| Garin Cecchini | L | R | April 20, 1991 | 6'3" | 220 | Sulphur, LA US |
| Jaye Chapman | R | R | May 22, 1987 | 6'0" | 195 | Panama City, FL US |
| Garrett Cooper | R | R | December 25, 1990 | 6'6" | 230 | Auburn, AL US |
| Tyler Cravy | R | R | July 13, 1989 | 6'2" | 220 | Martinez, CA US |
| Zach Davies | R | R | February 7, 1993 | 6'0" | 155 | Chandler, AZ US |
| Tim Dillard | R | R | July 19, 1983 | 6'4" | 220 | Sarasota, FL US |
| Jake Elmore | R | R | June 15, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | Dothan, AL US |
| Ramón Flores | L | L | March 26, 1992 | 5'10" | 190 | Barinas, Barinas VE |
| Sam Freeman | R | L | June 24, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Drew Gagnon | R | R | June 26, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | Columbia, CA US |
| René Garcia | R | R | March 21, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | San Juan, PR |
| David Goforth | R | R | October 11, 1988 | 5'11" | 205 | Meridian, MS US |
| Junior Guerra | R | R | January 16, 1985 | 6'0" | 205 | San Felix, Bolivar VE |
| Ben Guez | R | R | January 24, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Josh Hader | L | L | April 7, 1994 | 6'3" | 185 | Millersville, MD US |
| Brooks Hall | R | R | June 26, 1990 | 6'5" | 235 | Anderson, SC US |
| Zack Jones | R | R | December 4, 1990 | 6'1" | 195 | San Jose, CA US |
| Taylor Jungmann | R | R | December 18, 1989 | 6'6" | 210 | Temple, TX US |
| Michael Kirkman | L | L | September 18, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Lake City, FL US |
| Corey Knebel | R | R | November 26, 1991 | 6'4" | 220 | Denton, TX US |
| Mitchell Lambson | L | L | July 20, 1990 | 6'1" | 205 | Tualatin, OR US |
| Jorge López | R | R | February 10, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Cayey, PR |
| Brandon Macias | R | R | October 10, 1988 | 5'10" | 185 | Flagstaff, AZ US |
| Damien Magnifico | R | R | May 24, 1991 | 6'1" | 205 | Dallas, TX US |
| Michael McKenry | R | R | March 4, 1985 | 5'10" | 205 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Will Middlebrooks | R | R | September 9, 1988 | 6'3" | 220 | Greenville, TX US |
| Jim Miller | R | R | April 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Randolph, NJ US |
| Nate Orf | R | R | February 1, 1990 | 5'9" | 180 | Wentzville, MO US |
| Ariel Peña | R | R | May 20, 1989 | 6'3" | 245 | Los Jovillos, DO |
| Wily Peralta | R | R | May 8, 1989 | 6'1" | 255 | Samana, Samana DO |
| Hernán Pérez | R | R | March 26, 1991 | 6'1" | 215 | Villa de Cura, Aragua VE |
| Shane Peterson | L | L | February 11, 1988 | 6'1" | 196 | Fallbrook, CA US |
| Stephen Peterson | L | L | November 6, 1987 | 6'3" | 210 | Danvers, MA US |
| Manny Piña | R | R | June 5, 1987 | 6'0" | 215 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Josmil Pinto | R | R | March 31, 1989 | 5'11" | 225 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Alex Presley | L | L | July 25, 1985 | 5'10" | 195 | Monroe, LA US |
| Michael Reed | R | R | November 18, 1992 | 6'0" | 215 | Cedar Park, TX US |
| Yadiel Rivera | R | R | May 2, 1992 | 6'3" | 185 | Caguas, PR |
| Austin Ross | L | R | August 12, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Ben Rowen | R | R | November 15, 1988 | 6'4" | 203 | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US |
| Domingo Santana | R | R | August 5, 1992 | 6'5" | 220 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Rob Scahill | L | R | February 15, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Winfield, IL US |
| Andrew Susac | R | R | March 22, 1990 | 6'1" | 215 | Roseville, CA US |
| Brent Suter | L | L | August 29, 1989 | 6'5" | 195 | Chicago, IL US |
| Wei-Chung Wang | L | L | April 25, 1992 | 6'1" | 160 | Taitung City, TW |
| Adam Weisenburger | R | R | December 13, 1988 | 5'10" | 185 | Minneapolis, MN US |
| Aaron Wilkerson | R | R | May 24, 1989 | 6'2" | 230 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Andy Wilkins | L | R | September 13, 1988 | 6'1" | 225 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Kyle Wren | L | L | April 23, 1991 | 5'10" | 180 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Eric Young | S | R | May 25, 1985 | 5'10" | 195 | New Brunswick, NJ 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.
