2017 El Paso Chihuahuas Roster
Team Record: 73-69
Finished 1st in the PCL's South Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Rod Barajas (73-69)
Affiliation: San Diego Padres
Location: El Paso, Texas
Ballpark: Southwest University Park
Attendance: 544,668, Avg. 7,894 in 69 home dates
Playoffs - El Paso Chihuahuas 3 games, Reno Aces 0
Finals - Memphis Redbirds 3 games, El Paso Chihuahuas 2
The El Paso Chihuahuas of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2017 season with a record of 73 wins and 69 losses, finishing first in the league's South Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Chihuahuas scored 804 runs and gave up 789 runs. Jabari Blash and Christian Villanueva led El Paso with 20 home runs apiece., while Franchy Cordero, Ryan Schimpf and Dusty Coleman each walloped 15 or more also. Christian Villanueva drove in 86 runs. Franchy Cordero paced hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .326 clip. Bryan Rodriguez topped the team with 8 wins and a team-best 4.92 earned run average, tops among regular hurlers.
Members of the 2017 El Paso Chihuahuas who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Christian Villanueva, Yangervis Solarte, André Rienzo, Brad Wieck, Kyle Lloyd, Christian Bethancourt, Carlos Asuaje, Rafael Ortega, Jamie Romak, Dusty Coleman, Carlos Fisher, Manuel Margot, Chase d'Arnaud, Jake Smith, Adam Cimber, Héctor Sánchez, Tony Cruz, Dillon Overton, José Pirela, Rocky Gale, Cory Mazzoni, Travis Jankowski, Buddy Baumann, Keith Hessler, Walker Lockett, Christian Friedrich, Nick Buss, Dinelson Lamet, José Rondón, César Vargas, Zach Lee, Cory Spangenberg, Tyrell Jenkins, Tim Melville, Phil Maton, Carter Capps, Jake Esch, Michael Kelly, Jarred Cosart, Kevin Quackenbush, Jordan Lyles, Trevor Cahill, José Valdez, Collin Cowgill, Kyle McGrath, Franchy Cordero, Eric Yardley, Matt Magill, Hunter Renfroe, Jabari Blash, Ryan Schimpf and Jered Weaver.
Rod Barajas served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Logan Bawcom | R | R | November 2, 1988 | 6'2" | 220 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Christian Bethancourt | R | R | September 2, 1991 | 6'2" | 213 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Jabari Blash | R | R | July 4, 1989 | 6'5" | 235 | , St. Thomas VI |
| Nick Buss | L | R | December 15, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Southfield, MI US |
| Trevor Cahill | R | R | March 1, 1988 | 6'4" | 230 | Oceanside, CA US |
| Carter Capps | R | R | August 7, 1990 | 6'5" | 230 | Kinston, NC US |
| Adam Cimber | R | R | August 15, 1990 | 6'4" | 195 | Portland, OR US |
| Dusty Coleman | R | R | April 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 205 | Sioux Falls, SD US |
| Franchy Cordero | L | R | September 2, 1994 | 6'3" | 175 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Jarred Cosart | R | R | May 25, 1990 | 6'3" | 206 | League City, TX US |
| Collin Cowgill | R | L | May 22, 1986 | 5'9" | 190 | Lexington, KY US |
| Tony Cruz | R | R | August 18, 1986 | 5'11" | 215 | Palm Beach, FL US |
| Chase d'Arnaud | R | R | January 21, 1987 | 6'1" | 197 | Torrance, CA US |
| Jose Rafael De Paula | R | R | March 24, 1991 | 6'2" | 215 | La Victoria, DO |
| Michael Dimock | R | R | October 26, 1989 | 6'2" | 195 | Greensboro, NC US |
| Jake Esch | R | R | March 27, 1990 | 6'3" | 205 | St. Paul, MN US |
| Carlos Fisher | R | R | February 22, 1983 | 6'4" | 220 | West Covina, CA US |
| Trevor Frank | R | R | June 23, 1991 | 6'0" | 195 | El Cajon, CA 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 |
| Diego Goris | R | R | November 8, 1990 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Keith Hessler | L | L | March 15, 1989 | 6'4" | 244 | Silver Spring, MD US |
| Chris Huffman | R | R | November 25, 1992 | 6'1" | 205 | Fort Defiance, VA US |
| Travis Jankowski | L | R | June 15, 1991 | 6'3" | 185 | Lancaster, PA US |
| Tyrell Jenkins | R | R | July 20, 1992 | 6'4" | 180 | Henderson, TX US |
| 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 |
| Dinelson Lamet | R | R | July 18, 1992 | 6'4" | 187 | Santiago, DO |
| Zach Lee | R | R | September 13, 1991 | 6'4" | 227 | Plano, TX US |
| Kyle Lloyd | R | R | October 16, 1990 | 6'4" | 220 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Walker Lockett | R | R | May 3, 1994 | 6'5" | 225 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Jordan Lyles | R | R | October 19, 1990 | 6'5" | 230 | Hartsville, SC US |
| Matt Magill | R | R | November 10, 1989 | 6'3" | 210 | Simi Valley, CA 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 |
| Kyle McGrath | L | L | July 31, 1992 | 6'2" | 185 | Louisville, KY US |
| Tim Melville | R | R | October 9, 1989 | 6'4" | 225 | Wentzville, MO US |
| Aroni Nina | R | R | April 9, 1990 | 6'4" | 180 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Rafael Ortega | L | R | May 15, 1991 | 5'11" | 160 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
| Dillon Overton | L | L | August 17, 1991 | 6'2" | 175 | Weatherford, OK US |
| 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 |
| Hunter Renfroe | R | R | January 28, 1992 | 6'1" | 220 | Crystal Springs, MS US |
| André Rienzo | R | R | July 5, 1988 | 6'2" | 195 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BR |
| Bryan Rodriguez | R | R | July 6, 1991 | 6'5" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jamie Romak | R | R | September 30, 1985 | 6'3" | 226 | London, ON CA |
| José Rondón | R | R | March 3, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Villa de Cura, Aragua VE |
| Héctor Sánchez | S | R | November 17, 1989 | 6'1" | 255 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Ryan Schimpf | L | R | April 11, 1988 | 5'9" | 180 | Covington, LA US |
| Nick Schulz | R | R | May 3, 1991 | 6'3" | 210 | Mountain View, CA US |
| Jake Smith | R | R | June 2, 1990 | 6'4" | 190 | North Augusta, SC US |
| Yangervis Solarte | S | R | July 3, 1987 | 5'11" | 205 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Cory Spangenberg | L | R | March 16, 1991 | 6'0" | 195 | Clarks Summit, PA US |
| River Stevens | L | R | January 10, 1992 | 6'0" | 185 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| José Valdez | R | R | March 1, 1990 | 5'11" | 210 | Don Gregorio de Nizao, Peravia DO |
| Peter Van Gansen | L | R | March 4, 1994 | 5'9" | 175 | San Fernando, CA US |
| César Vargas | R | R | December 30, 1991 | 6'2" | 237 | Buena Park, CA US |
| Christian Villanueva | R | R | June 19, 1991 | 5'11" | 210 | Guadalajara, Jalisco MX |
| Jered Weaver | R | R | October 4, 1982 | 6'7" | 210 | Northridge, CA US |
| Brad Wieck | L | L | October 14, 1991 | 6'9" | 255 | Canyon, TX 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.
