2008 Dunedin Blue Jays Roster
Team Record: 85-53
Finished 1st in the FSL's West Division
Manager: Omar Malave (85-53)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Dunedin, Florida
Ballpark: TD Ballpark
Attendance: 48,321, Avg. 711 in 68 home dates
Playoffs - Fort Myers Miracle 2 games, Dunedin Blue Jays 0
The Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League ended the 2008 season with a record of 85 wins and 53 losses, finishing first in the league's West Division.
The Blue Jays scored 702 runs, best in the league. Dunedin gave up 539 runs. Brian Dopirak led the team with 27 home runs and drove in 88 runs, while leading all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .308 clip. Rey Gonzalez topped the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 3.15 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 2008 Dunedin Blue Jays who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Shannon Stewart, Brad Wilkerson, Vernon Wells, Armando Benítez, Brian Wolfe, Shaun Marcum, J. P. Arencibia, Jonathan Diaz, David Cooper, Brad Emaus, B. J. Ryan, Scott Rolen, David Eckstein, Brad Mills, Gustavo Chacín, Travis Snider, Brett Cecil, Robinzon Díaz, Robert Ray, Jeremy Accardo and John McDonald.
Omar Malave served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Accardo | R | R | December 18, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| J. P. Arencibia | R | R | January 5, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | Miami, FL US |
| Armando Benítez | R | R | November 3, 1972 | 6'4" | 180 | Ramon Santana, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Chad Blackwell | R | R | January 7, 1983 | 5'11" | 145 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Randy Boone | R | R | August 6, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Austin, TX US |
| Marcos Cabral | R | R | April 4, 1984 | 5'11" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Adam Calderone | L | R | March 17, 1984 | 6'2" | 200 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Brandon Camardese | R | L | July 2, 1983 | 6'2" | 205 | Kendall, FL US |
| Brett Cecil | R | L | July 2, 1986 | 6'3" | 235 | Dunkirk, MD US |
| Gustavo Chacín | L | L | December 4, 1980 | 5'11" | 205 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Joel Collins | R | R | April 24, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Toronto, ON CA |
| David Cooper | L | L | February 12, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | Stockton, CA US |
| David Corrente | R | R | October 13, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | Wallaceburg, ON CA |
| Cody Crowell | L | L | August 23, 1985 | 6'3" | 205 | Nashville, TN US |
| Jonas Cuotto | R | R | September 21, 1986 | 6'0" | 215 | Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar VE |
| Zach Dials | R | R | July 22, 1985 | 6'0" | 200 | Wabash, IN US |
| Jonathan Diaz | R | R | April 10, 1985 | 5'9" | 155 | Miami Beach, FL US |
| Robinzon Díaz | R | R | September 19, 1983 | 5'11" | 220 | Monte Plata, Monte Plata DO |
| Brian Dopirak | R | R | December 20, 1983 | 6'4" | 225 | Tampa, FL US |
| David Eckstein | R | R | January 20, 1975 | 5'6" | 170 | Sanford, FL US |
| Chris Emanuele | R | R | February 17, 1984 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON CA |
| Brad Emaus | R | R | March 28, 1986 | 6'0" | 205 | Kalamazoo, MI US |
| Connor Falkenbach | R | R | February 22, 1982 | 5'11" | 190 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Paul Franko | R | R | June 7, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Kyle Ginley | R | R | September 1, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | St. Petersburg, FL US |
| Jesus Gonzalez | R | R | July 7, 1984 | 6'4" | 220 | Mariara, Carabobo VE |
| Rey Gonzalez | R | R | November 1, 1985 | 5'9" | 215 | Villa Clara, CU |
| Anthony Hatch | L | R | August 30, 1983 | 6'3" | 200 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Matthew Lane | L | R | May 23, 1984 | 6'2" | 225 | Port Angeles, WA US |
| Matt Liuzza | R | R | February 3, 1984 | 6'0" | 215 | Metairie, LA US |
| Shaun Marcum | R | R | December 14, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Adrian Martin | R | R | September 2, 1984 | 6'0" | 165 | Marion, IN US |
| John McDonald | R | R | September 24, 1974 | 5'9" | 185 | New London, CT US |
| Dan Miller | R | R | July 7, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Brad Mills | R | L | March 5, 1985 | 6'0" | 190 | Mesa, AZ US |
| Kevin Nelson | R | R | April 8, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Bartolo Nicolas | L | L | August 25, 1984 | 5'9" | 195 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ryan Page | L | L | September 16, 1985 | 6'1" | 205 | Moon Township, PA US |
| Cory Patton | L | L | June 18, 1982 | 5'9" | 220 | Houston, TX US |
| Brian Pettway | R | R | July 29, 1983 | 6'1" | 215 | Vicksburg, MS US |
| Paul Phillips | R | R | January 26, 1984 | 6'1" | 211 | Ypsilanti, MI US |
| Julio Pinto | R | R | October 23, 1984 | 6'0" | 225 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Celson Polanco | R | R | August 28, 1984 | 6'4" | 250 | El Limon, DO |
| Al Quintana | R | R | November 9, 1982 | 6'0" | 210 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Robert Ray | R | R | January 21, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Lufkin, TX US |
| Edward Rodriguez | R | R | October 6, 1984 | 6'3" | 195 | Esperanza, Valverde DO |
| Kenny Rodríguez | R | R | March 17, 1985 | 6'2" | 190 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Scott Rolen | R | R | April 4, 1975 | 6'4" | 245 | Evansville, IN US |
| B. J. Ryan | L | L | December 28, 1975 | 6'6" | 230 | Bossier City, LA US |
| Luis Sanchez | R | R | May 27, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Guayama, PR |
| Sean Shoffit | L | R | June 9, 1985 | 6'2" | 185 | Woodland, CA US |
| David Smith | R | R | January 12, 1981 | 6'1" | 190 | Charleston, WV US |
| Travis Snider | L | L | February 2, 1988 | 6'0" | 235 | Kirkland, WA US |
| Nate Starner | L | L | May 29, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Hanover, PA US |
| Shannon Stewart | R | R | February 25, 1974 | 6'0" | 175 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Vernon Wells | R | R | December 8, 1978 | 6'1" | 230 | Shreveport, LA US |
| A. J. Wideman | R | L | June 8, 1985 | 5'10" | 190 | Mississauga, ON CA |
| Brad Wilkerson | L | L | June 1, 1977 | 6'0" | 200 | Owensboro, KY US |
| Brian Wolfe | R | R | November 29, 1980 | 6'2" | 230 | Fullerton, CA 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.
