2016 El Paso Chihuahuas Roster
Team Record: 73-70
Finished 1st in the PCL's South Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Rod Barajas (73-70)
Affiliation: San Diego Padres
Location: El Paso, Texas
Ballpark: Southwest University Park
Attendance: 564,259, Avg. 7,837 in 72 home dates
Playoffs - El Paso Chihuahuas 3 games, Tacoma Rainiers 1
Finals - El Paso Chihuahuas 3 games, Oklahoma City Dodgers 1
The El Paso Chihuahuas of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2016 season with a record of 73 wins and 70 losses, finishing first in the league's South Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Chihuahuas plated 786 runs and allowed 770 runs. Hunter Renfroe walloped 30 home runs for El Paso, while Ryan Schimpf and Austin Hedges swatted 15 or more, too. Hunter Renfroe accounted for 105 RBI. Carlos Asuaje led batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .321 clip. Carlos Pimentel topped the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 5.65 earned run average, tops among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2016 El Paso Chihuahuas who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jemile Weeks, Greg Reynolds, Mike Olt, Ryan Buchter, Jeremy Guthrie, Carlos Asuaje, Nick Noonan, Yangervis Solarte, Austin Hedges, Cory Mazzoni, José Domínguez, Alex Dickerson, Frank Garcés, Johnny Hellweg, Colin Rea, Dinelson Lamet, José Rondón, Luis Sardiñas, Manuel Margot, Edwin Jackson, Héctor Sánchez, José Pirela, Adam Cimber, Leonel Campos, Aaron Northcraft, Luis Urías, Christian Friedrich, Fabio Castillo, Walker Lockett, Michael Kirkman, Rocky Gale, Keith Hessler, Buddy Baumann, Phil Maton, Tayron Guerrero, Patrick Kivlehan, Kyle McGrath, Eric Yardley, Hunter Renfroe, Franchy Cordero, James Loney, Seth Rosin, Kevin Quackenbush, Michael Kelly, Alexi Amarista, Josh Satin, Daniel Moskos, Justin Hancock, Daniel McCutchen, Jabari Blash, Ryan Schimpf, Brandon Morrow and José Torres.
Rod Barajas served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexi Amarista | L | R | April 6, 1989 | 5'6" | 160 | Barcelona, Anzoategui VE |
| Yeison Asencio | R | R | November 14, 1989 | 6'1" | 225 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Carlos Asuaje | L | R | November 2, 1991 | 5'9" | 158 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Buddy Baumann | L | L | December 9, 1987 | 5'11" | 198 | Chicago, IL US |
| Felipe Blanco | R | R | December 9, 1993 | 6'1" | 175 | Valverde, DO |
| Jabari Blash | R | R | July 4, 1989 | 6'5" | 235 | , St. Thomas VI |
| Auston Bousfield | R | R | July 5, 1993 | 5'11" | 185 | Oakland, FL US |
| Ryan Buchter | L | L | February 13, 1987 | 6'4" | 232 | Reading, PA US |
| Leonel Campos | R | R | July 17, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | Valera, Trujillo VE |
| Fabio Castillo | R | R | February 19, 1989 | 6'1" | 235 | Samana, Samana DO |
| Adam Cimber | R | R | August 15, 1990 | 6'4" | 195 | Portland, OR US |
| Franchy Cordero | L | R | September 2, 1994 | 6'3" | 175 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Jose Rafael De Paula | R | R | March 24, 1991 | 6'2" | 215 | La Victoria, DO |
| Miguel Del Castillo | R | R | October 14, 1991 | 5'10" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Alex Dickerson | L | L | May 26, 1990 | 6'3" | 235 | Poway, CA US |
| Michael Dimock | R | R | October 26, 1989 | 6'2" | 195 | Greensboro, NC US |
| Louis Distasio | R | R | February 5, 1994 | 6'4" | 195 | Portland, ME US |
| José Domínguez | R | R | August 7, 1990 | 6'0" | 200 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Derek Eitel | R | R | November 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 200 | Marshall, IL US |
| Christian Friedrich | R | L | July 8, 1987 | 6'4" | 222 | Evanston, IL US |
| Rocky Gale | R | R | February 22, 1988 | 6'1" | 185 | Portland, OR US |
| Frank Garcés | L | L | January 17, 1990 | 5'11" | 175 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Diego Goris | R | R | November 8, 1990 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Tayron Guerrero | R | R | January 9, 1991 | 6'8" | 210 | Boca Chica, Casanare CO |
| Jeremy Guthrie | R | R | April 8, 1979 | 6'1" | 205 | Roseburg, OR US |
| Jason Hagerty | S | R | September 13, 1987 | 6'3" | 230 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Justin Hancock | R | R | October 28, 1990 | 6'4" | 185 | Defiance, OH US |
| Austin Hedges | R | R | August 18, 1992 | 6'1" | 206 | San Juan Capistrano, CA US |
| Johnny Hellweg | R | R | October 29, 1988 | 6'7" | 235 | Ann Arbor, MI US |
| Keith Hessler | L | L | March 15, 1989 | 6'4" | 244 | Silver Spring, MD US |
| Edwin Jackson | R | R | September 9, 1983 | 6'2" | 215 | Neu-Ulm, DE |
| Jason Jester | R | R | May 4, 1991 | 5'11" | 205 | Hallsville, TX US |
| Michael Kelly | R | R | September 6, 1992 | 6'4" | 185 | Boynton Beach, FL US |
| Michael Kirkman | L | L | September 18, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Lake City, FL US |
| Patrick Kivlehan | R | R | December 22, 1989 | 6'2" | 223 | Nyack, NY US |
| Dinelson Lamet | R | R | July 18, 1992 | 6'4" | 187 | Santiago, DO |
| Taylor Lindsey | L | R | December 2, 1991 | 6'0" | 195 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Walker Lockett | R | R | May 3, 1994 | 6'5" | 225 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| James Loney | L | L | May 7, 1984 | 6'3" | 235 | Houston, TX US |
| Manuel Margot | R | R | September 28, 1994 | 5'11" | 180 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Phil Maton | R | R | March 25, 1993 | 6'3" | 220 | Paducah, KY US |
| Cory Mazzoni | R | R | October 19, 1989 | 6'1" | 210 | Evans City, PA US |
| Daniel McCutchen | R | R | September 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | McKinney, TX US |
| Casey McElroy | L | R | December 28, 1989 | 5'8" | 180 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Kyle McGrath | L | L | July 31, 1992 | 6'2" | 185 | Louisville, KY US |
| Brandon Morrow | R | R | July 26, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Santa Rosa, CA US |
| Daniel Moskos | R | L | April 28, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Greenville, SC US |
| Nick Noonan | L | R | May 4, 1989 | 6'1" | 185 | Poway, CA US |
| Aaron Northcraft | R | R | May 28, 1990 | 6'4" | 230 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Mike Olt | R | R | August 27, 1988 | 6'2" | 210 | New Haven, CT US |
| Carlos Pimentel | R | R | December 1, 1989 | 6'3" | 215 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| José Pirela | R | R | November 21, 1989 | 6'0" | 220 | Valera, Trujillo VE |
| Kevin Quackenbush | R | R | November 28, 1988 | 6'4" | 235 | Land O'Lakes, FL US |
| Colin Rea | R | R | July 1, 1990 | 6'5" | 235 | Cascade, IA US |
| Hunter Renfroe | R | R | January 28, 1992 | 6'1" | 220 | Crystal Springs, MS US |
| Greg Reynolds | R | R | July 3, 1985 | 6'7" | 225 | Pacifica, CA US |
| Bryan Rodriguez | R | R | July 6, 1991 | 6'5" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| José Rondón | R | R | March 3, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Villa de Cura, Aragua VE |
| Seth Rosin | R | R | November 2, 1988 | 6'6" | 265 | Fargo, ND US |
| Héctor Sánchez | S | R | November 17, 1989 | 6'1" | 255 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Luis Sardiñas | S | R | May 16, 1993 | 6'1" | 180 | Upata, Bolivar VE |
| Josh Satin | R | R | December 23, 1984 | 6'2" | 215 | Hidden Hills, CA US |
| Ryan Schimpf | L | R | April 11, 1988 | 5'9" | 180 | Covington, LA US |
| Yangervis Solarte | S | R | July 3, 1987 | 5'11" | 205 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| José Torres | L | L | September 24, 1993 | 6'2" | 175 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Nicholas Torres | R | R | June 30, 1993 | 6'1" | 220 | Lakewood, CA US |
| Luis Urías | R | R | June 3, 1997 | 5'9" | 185 | Magdalena de Kino, Sonora MX |
| Ricardo Valenzuela | R | R | August 4, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Jemile Weeks | S | R | January 26, 1987 | 5'9" | 170 | Orlando, FL US |
| Eric Yardley | R | R | August 18, 1990 | 6'0" | 165 | Richland, WA 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.
