2025 Durango Caliente Roster
Mexican League (MEX) - Independent
Team Record: 39-54
Finished 9th in the MEX's Norte Division
Manager: Ronny Paulino (39-54)
Location: Zacatecas, Mexico, Mexico
Ballpark: Estadio Francisco Villa
Attendance: 73,809, Avg. 1,605 in 46 home dates
2025 Durango Caliente StatisticsTeam Record: 39-54
Finished 9th in the MEX's Norte Division
Manager: Ronny Paulino (39-54)
Location: Zacatecas, Mexico, Mexico
Ballpark: Estadio Francisco Villa
Attendance: 73,809, Avg. 1,605 in 46 home dates
The Durango Caliente of the Mexican League ended the 2025 season with a record of 39 wins and 54 losses, finishing ninth in the league's Norte Division.
The Caliente scored 564 runs and conceded 677 runs. Drew Lugbauer led Durango with 15 home runs Jose Gaitan drove in 58 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .383.
Members of the 2025 Durango Caliente who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Austin Allen, Armando Alvarez, Oswaldo Arcia, Aaron Brooks, Jimmy Cordero, Félix Doubront, Tyler Duffey, Neftalí Feliz, Aaron Fletcher, David Hensley, Daniel Johnson, Dawel Lugo, Cristofer Ogando, Roberto Pérez, Keyvius Sampson, Luis Santos, Rubén Tejada, Jake Thompson, Carlos Tocci, Tanner Tully and Nick Williams.
Ronny Paulino served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felipe Acosta | R | R | April 5, 2000 | 6'2" | 185 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
| Ismael Alcantara | R | R | September 25, 1998 | 6'1" | 165 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Austin Allen | L | R | January 16, 1994 | 6'2" | 220 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Diógenes Almengo | R | R | June 2, 1995 | 6'2" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Alan Alonso | R | R | May 29, 1998 | 6'2" | 200 | MX, MX |
| Lázaro Alonso | L | R | December 17, 1994 | 6'3" | 220 | Pinar del Rio, CU |
| Armando Alvarez | R | R | July 14, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Miami, FL US |
| Jose Alvarez | R | R | February 7, 1989 | 5'11" | 220 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Oswaldo Arcia | L | R | May 9, 1991 | 6'0" | 225 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Jorge Bautista | R | R | December 10, 2000 | 6'0" | 155 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Rodrigo Benoit | R | R | February 23, 1994 | 6'2" | 200 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Manuel Boscan | S | R | March 10, 1993 | 6'0" | 160 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Bryson Brigman | R | R | June 19, 1995 | 5'11" | 180 | San Jose, CA US |
| Aaron Brooks | R | R | April 27, 1990 | 6'4" | 230 | Montclair, CA US |
| Leobaldo Cabrera | R | R | January 21, 1998 | 6'1" | 170 | Cabimas, Zulia VE |
| Deury Carrasco | L | R | September 20, 1999 | 5'9" | 165 | Villa La Mata, DO |
| Erick Casillas | R | R | January 1, 1997 | 5'10" | 187 | Guadalajara, Jalisco MX |
| Geisel Cepeda | R | R | January 17, 1998 | 6'5" | 220 | Sancti Spiritus, CU |
| Jesus Chavez | L | L | November 22, 1993 | 6'3" | 175 | Mexicali, Baja California MX |
| Jimmy Cordero | R | R | October 19, 1991 | 6'4" | 222 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| José Cruz | R | R | May 18, 2000 | 6'1" | 178 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Tiago da Silva | R | R | March 28, 1985 | 5'9" | 165 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BR |
| Oscar De La Cruz | R | R | March 4, 1995 | 6'4" | 200 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Kristian Delgado | R | R | July 19, 1993 | 5'7" | 173 | Mexicali, Baja California MX |
| Geraldi Diaz | L | R | July 8, 2000 | 6'0" | 196 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Félix Doubront | L | L | October 23, 1987 | 6'2" | 240 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Tyler Duffey | R | R | December 27, 1990 | 6'3" | 220 | Houston, TX US |
| Fernando Estrella | R | R | September 7, 2007 | 6'2" | 205 | Mexicali, Baja California MX |
| Neftalí Feliz | R | R | May 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 235 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Aaron Fletcher | L | L | February 25, 1996 | 6'0" | 220 | Geneseo, IL US |
| Jose Gaitan | R | R | February 23, 1998 | 6'0" | 176 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Edwin Garcia | R | R | March 1, 1991 | 6'1" | 185 | Mariara, Carabobo VE |
| Jorge Garcia | R | R | May 10, 2002 | 6'0" | 185 | San Miguelito, PA |
| Manny Garcia | R | R | December 5, 1997 | 6'0" | 195 | Caguas, PR |
| Carlos Garzon | R | R | May 14, 1992 | 6'0" | 205 | Oaxaca, Oaxaca MX |
| Isiah Gilliam | S | R | July 23, 1996 | 6'3" | 220 | Lilburn, GA US |
| Regi Grace | L | R | December 10, 1999 | 6'1" | 215 | Madison, MS US |
| Emilker Guzman | R | R | February 10, 1999 | 5'10" | 160 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Jonathan Guzmán | R | R | August 17, 1999 | 6'0" | 156 | Esperanza, Valverde DO |
| Francisco Haro | R | R | February 17, 1997 | 6'0" | 168 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| David Hensley | R | R | March 28, 1996 | 6'6" | 190 | San Diego, CA US |
| Cesar Hernandez | R | R | November 24, 2003 | 5'10" | 180 | Zacatecas, Zacatecas MX |
| C. J. Hinojosa | R | R | July 15, 1994 | 5'10" | 185 | Spring, TX US |
| César Izturis | S | R | November 11, 1999 | 5'11" | 145 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Daniel Johnson | L | L | July 11, 1995 | 5'10" | 200 | Vallejo, CA US |
| Kevin Kelly | R | R | May 27, 1990 | 6'0" | 200 | CW, CW |
| Brandon Lewis | R | R | October 23, 1998 | 6'3" | 215 | Granada Hills, CA US |
| Alfredo Lopez | R | R | October 7, 1989 | 5'10" | 160 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Drew Lugbauer | L | R | August 23, 1996 | 6'3" | 220 | Pleasant Valley, NY US |
| Dawel Lugo | R | R | December 31, 1994 | 6'0" | 220 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Victor Marquez | R | R | December 21, 2001 | 6'0" | 190 | Poza Rica, Veracruz MX |
| R. J. Martinez | L | L | September 14, 1998 | 5'11" | 170 | Moreno Valley, CA US |
| Irving Medina | R | R | June 12, 2003 | 6'1" | 175 | Victoria de Durango, Durango MX |
| Ozzie Mendez | L | L | April 16, 1988 | 6'1" | 160 | Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit MX |
| Wirfin Obispo | R | R | September 26, 1984 | 6'2" | 215 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Cristofer Ogando | R | R | October 23, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Manuel Orduno | R | R | January 21, 1996 | 5'10" | 183 | Ciudad Obregon, Sonora MX |
| Amauri Otero | L | L | February 19, 2005 | 6'1" | 175 | Puebla, Puebla MX |
| Jonathan Partida | L | L | June 22, 1998 | 5'7" | 174 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Hector Perez | R | R | 6'1" | 198 | Durango, Durango MX | |
| Roberto Pérez | R | R | December 23, 1988 | 5'11" | 220 | Mayaguez, PR |
| Sabriel Polanco | R | R | April 4, 1995 | 5'11" | 180 | Sosua, Puerto Plata DO |
| Luis Rijo | R | R | September 6, 1998 | 6'1" | 200 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Alejandro Rivera | R | L | December 16, 2005 | 200 | ||
| Randy Romero | R | R | August 10, 1999 | 5'11" | 155 | Mexicali, Baja California MX |
| Keyvius Sampson | R | R | January 6, 1991 | 6'2" | 225 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Luis Santos | R | R | February 11, 1991 | 6'0" | 225 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Jorge Sauceda | R | R | January 17, 2002 | 5'10" | 150 | Ciudad Obregon, Sonora MX |
| Josh Smith | L | L | February 5, 1997 | 6'5" | 205 | Dearborn, MI US |
| Matt Solter | R | R | June 4, 1993 | 6'3" | 220 | Quantico, VA US |
| Juan Carlos Sulbaran | R | R | November 9, 1989 | 6'2" | 205 | Davie, FL US |
| Brady Tedesco | L | L | October 17, 1996 | 6'0" | 170 | Greeley, CO US |
| Rubén Tejada | R | R | October 27, 1989 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago, Veraguas PA |
| Jake Thompson | R | R | January 31, 1994 | 6'4" | 225 | Rockwall, TX US |
| Carlos Tocci | R | R | August 23, 1995 | 6'2" | 160 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Tanner Tully | L | L | November 30, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Elkhart, IN US |
| Alejandro Urias | R | R | June 15, 2002 | 6'0" | 183 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Edwyn Valle | R | R | June 30, 1998 | 6'1" | 200 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
| Saul Vazquez | L | L | June 25, 2000 | 6'1" | 178 | Merida, Yucatan MX |
| Jake Walters | R | R | March 11, 1996 | 6'0" | 190 | Brandon, MS US |
| Braden Webb | R | R | April 25, 1995 | 6'3" | 200 | Owasso, OK US |
| Nick Williams | L | L | September 8, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Galveston, TX 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.
