2017 Frederick Keys Roster
Team Record: 68-71
Finished 3rd in the CL's North Division
Manager: Keith Bodie (68-71)
Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Ballpark: Harry Grove Stadium
Attendance: 303,930, Avg. 4,824 in 63 home dates
Playoffs - Lynchburg Hillcats 2 games, Frederick Keys 1
The Frederick Keys of the Carolina League ended the 2017 season with a record of 68 wins and 71 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Keys scored 633 runs and conceded 657 runs. Ademar Rifaela led Frederick with 24 home runs, while Yermín Mercedes, Austin Hays and Ryan Mountcastle each walloped 15 or more, too. Ademar Rifaela accounted for 78 RBI and topped all regular batters by hitting .284. Cristian Alvarado and Keegan Akin paced the team with 7 wins each, and Cristian Alvarado earned a 5.01 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 2017 Frederick Keys who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Keegan Akin, Zack Britton, Chris Davis, Jay Flaa, Ryan Flaherty, Austin Hays, Yermín Mercedes, Ryan Mountcastle, Anthony Santander, Cody Sedlock, Chris Tillman and Stevie Wilkerson.
Keith Bodie served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Akin | L | L | April 1, 1995 | 6'0" | 225 | Alma, MI US |
| Mario Alcantara | R | R | December 27, 1992 | 6'2" | 225 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Cristian Alvarado | R | R | September 20, 1994 | 6'3" | 175 | Acarigua, Portuguesa VE |
| Ricardo Andujar | L | R | August 6, 1992 | 6'0" | 160 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Armando Araiza | R | R | June 19, 1993 | 5'11" | 205 | Magdalena de Kino, Sonora MX |
| Branden Becker | L | R | September 13, 1996 | 6'1" | 175 | Redlands, CA US |
| Zack Britton | L | L | December 22, 1987 | 6'3" | 195 | Panorama City, CA US |
| Bobby Bundy | R | R | January 13, 1990 | 6'2" | 215 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Mike Burke | R | R | August 27, 1992 | 6'2" | 200 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Tanner Chleborad | R | R | November 4, 1992 | 6'6" | 185 | Rapid City, SD US |
| Chris Clare | R | R | November 24, 1994 | 6'2" | 175 | Fort Mill, SC US |
| Garrett Copeland | S | R | February 22, 1995 | 5'11" | 190 | Memphis, TN US |
| Chris Davis | L | R | March 17, 1986 | 6'3" | 230 | Longview, TX US |
| Glynn Davis | R | R | December 7, 1991 | 6'3" | 170 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Daniel Fajardo | R | R | November 19, 1994 | 6'1" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Jay Flaa | R | R | June 10, 1992 | 6'3" | 225 | Bismarck, ND US |
| Ryan Flaherty | L | R | July 27, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | Portland, ME US |
| Randolph Gassaway | R | R | May 23, 1995 | 6'4" | 210 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Brian Gonzalez | R | L | October 25, 1995 | 6'3" | 230 | Miramar, FL US |
| Jay Gonzalez | L | L | December 11, 1991 | 5'9" | 170 | San Diego, CA US |
| Luis Gonzalez | L | L | January 17, 1992 | 6'2" | 170 | Mao, Valverde DO |
| Matthew Grimes | R | R | September 4, 1991 | 6'5" | 185 | Hoschton, GA US |
| Josh Hart | L | L | October 2, 1994 | 6'1" | 180 | Lilburn, GA US |
| Austin Hays | R | R | July 5, 1995 | 6'1" | 195 | Daytona Beach, FL US |
| Jefri Hernandez | R | R | April 27, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Shane Hoelscher | R | R | September 21, 1991 | 6'0" | 195 | Cameron, TX US |
| Mitch Horacek | L | L | December 3, 1991 | 6'5" | 185 | Littleton, CO US |
| Francisco Jimenez | R | R | October 4, 1994 | 6'1" | 160 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Cory Jones | R | R | September 20, 1991 | 6'5" | 225 | Tarzana, CA US |
| Markel Jones | S | R | August 8, 1994 | 5'10" | 175 | Supply, NC US |
| Alex Katz | L | L | October 12, 1994 | 5'11" | 195 | Manhasset, NY US |
| Jon Keller | R | R | August 8, 1992 | 6'5" | 210 | Kingsport, TN US |
| Steve Laurino | R | L | January 5, 1993 | 6'3" | 215 | Mineola, NY US |
| Stuart Levy | R | R | August 21, 1992 | 6'2" | 185 | Little Rock, AR US |
| Reid Love | R | L | May 15, 1992 | 5'11" | 195 | Dunnellon, FL US |
| Zeke McGranahan | R | R | January 3, 1991 | 6'4" | 215 | Durham, NC US |
| Yermín Mercedes | R | R | February 14, 1993 | 5'11" | 225 | La Romana, DO |
| Ryan Mountcastle | R | R | February 18, 1997 | 6'3" | 195 | Winter Springs, FL US |
| Alex Murphy | R | R | October 5, 1994 | 5'11" | 210 | Monrivia, MD US |
| Ofelky Peralta | R | R | April 20, 1997 | 6'5" | 195 | Bonao, DO |
| Brallan Perez | R | R | January 27, 1996 | 5'10" | 165 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Jomar Reyes | R | R | February 20, 1997 | 6'3" | 220 | Santo Domingo Centro, DO |
| Ademar Rifaela | L | L | November 20, 1994 | 5'10" | 180 | Willemstad, CW |
| Jake Ring | L | L | August 11, 1994 | 5'11" | 175 | Ingleside, IL US |
| Alex Romero | R | R | February 21, 1993 | 6'1" | 190 | Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda VE |
| Anthony Santander | S | R | October 19, 1994 | 6'2" | 190 | Margarita, Nueva Esparta VE |
| Cody Sedlock | R | R | June 19, 1995 | 6'3" | 190 | Sherrard, IL US |
| Chris Tillman | R | R | April 15, 1988 | 6'5" | 200 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Karl Triana | R | R | October 7, 1992 | 6'0" | 180 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Drew Turbin | L | R | April 24, 1993 | 5'11" | 200 | Coeur d'Alene, ID US |
| Christian Turnipseed | R | R | May 30, 1992 | 5'11" | 214 | Littleton, CO US |
| Stevie Wilkerson | S | R | January 11, 1992 | 6'1" | 195 | Roswell, GA 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.
