2009 Frisco RoughRiders Roster
Team Record: 72-68
Finished 2nd in the TL's South Division
Manager: Mike Micucci (72-68)
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Frisco, Texas
Ballpark: Dr. Pepper Ballpark
Attendance: 553,916, Avg. 8,028 in 69 home dates
The Frisco RoughRiders of the Texas League ended the 2009 season with a record of 72 wins and 68 losses, finishing second in the league's South Division.
The RoughRiders scored 680 runs and gave up 679 runs. Chad Tracy led Frisco with 26 home runs, and Adam Fox walloped 15 or more as well. Chad Tracy drove in 107 runs. Craig Gentry paced all regular batters by connecting at a .303 clip. Omar Poveda topped the squad with 11 wins, while Mike Ballard recorded a 3.73 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2009 Frisco RoughRiders who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Blake Beavan, Engel Beltré, Kris Benson, Thomas Diamond, Jumbo Díaz, Frank Francisco, Craig Gentry, Jason Grilli, Josh Hamilton, Matt Harrison, Tommy Hunter, Andruw Jones, Ian Kinsler, Michael Kirkman, Mitch Moreland, Guillermo Moscoso, A. J. Murray, Dustin Nippert, Martín Pérez, Zach Phillips, Manny Piña, Tanner Roark, Guilder Rodríguez, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Justin Smoak and Pedro Strop.
Mike Micucci served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ballard | R | L | February 6, 1984 | 6'2" | 180 | Norfolk, VA US |
| John Bannister | R | R | January 20, 1984 | 6'4" | 200 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Blake Beavan | R | R | January 17, 1989 | 6'7" | 255 | Irving, TX US |
| Engel Beltré | L | L | November 1, 1989 | 6'2" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Kris Benson | R | R | November 7, 1974 | 6'4" | 190 | Kennesaw, GA US |
| Thomas Diamond | R | R | April 6, 1983 | 6'3" | 250 | Metairie, LA US |
| Jumbo Díaz | R | R | February 27, 1984 | 6'4" | 315 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Adam Fox | R | R | November 23, 1981 | 5'11" | 200 | St. Mary's, PA US |
| Frank Francisco | R | R | September 11, 1979 | 6'2" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Emerson Frostad | L | R | January 13, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| Joe Gaetti | R | R | October 18, 1981 | 5'11" | 205 | Centralia, IL US |
| Brennan Garr | R | R | February 22, 1984 | 6'2" | 190 | Wheat Ridge, CO US |
| Craig Gentry | R | R | November 29, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | Fort Smith, AR US |
| Chris Gradoville | R | R | July 10, 1984 | 6'1" | 220 | Omaha, NE US |
| Jonathan Greene | R | R | September 16, 1985 | 6'0" | 200 | Boone, NC US |
| Jason Grilli | R | R | November 11, 1976 | 6'5" | 235 | Royal Oak, MI US |
| Danny Gutierrez | R | R | March 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 200 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Clayton Hamilton | R | R | June 15, 1982 | 6'5" | 205 | Beaver Falls, PA US |
| Josh Hamilton | L | L | May 21, 1981 | 6'4" | 240 | Raleigh, NC US |
| Ben Harrison | R | R | September 18, 1981 | 6'4" | 203 | Key West, FL US |
| Matt Harrison | L | L | September 16, 1985 | 6'4" | 240 | Durham, NC US |
| Tommy Hunter | R | R | July 3, 1986 | 6'3" | 250 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Jared Hyatt | R | R | May 15, 1984 | 6'5" | 205 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Andruw Jones | R | R | April 23, 1977 | 6'1" | 225 | Willemstad, CW |
| Beau Jones | L | L | August 25, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Metairie, LA US |
| Kasey Kiker | L | L | November 19, 1987 | 5'10" | 185 | Phenix City, AL US |
| Ian Kinsler | R | R | June 22, 1982 | 6'0" | 200 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Michael Kirkman | L | L | September 18, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Lake City, FL US |
| Kea Kometani | R | R | December 24, 1982 | 6'4" | 205 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Andrew Laughter | R | R | February 24, 1985 | 6'4" | 227 | Longwood, FL US |
| Marcus Lemon | L | R | June 3, 1988 | 5'11" | 175 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Dustin Majewski | L | L | August 16, 1981 | 5'11" | 205 | Brenham, TX US |
| Mitch Moreland | L | L | September 6, 1985 | 6'2" | 230 | Amory, MS US |
| Erik Morrison | R | R | October 23, 1985 | 6'0" | 190 | Hanover, IN US |
| Guillermo Moscoso | R | R | November 14, 1983 | 6'1" | 200 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Steve Murphy | L | R | April 22, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Kansas City, MO US |
| A. J. Murray | S | L | March 17, 1982 | 6'3" | 220 | Vernal, UT US |
| Dustin Nippert | R | R | May 6, 1981 | 6'7" | 215 | Wheeling, WV US |
| Renny Osuna | R | R | April 24, 1985 | 6'0" | 172 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Martín Pérez | L | L | April 4, 1991 | 6'0" | 200 | Guanare, Portuguesa VE |
| Zach Phillips | L | L | September 21, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Manny Piña | R | R | June 5, 1987 | 6'0" | 215 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Omar Poveda | R | R | September 28, 1987 | 6'3" | 235 | Turmero, Aragua VE |
| Tanner Roark | R | R | October 5, 1986 | 6'2" | 240 | Wilmington, IL US |
| Guilder Rodríguez | S | R | July 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | S | R | May 2, 1985 | 6'4" | 235 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Elio Sarmiento | S | R | June 20, 1986 | 5'11" | 200 | Carabobo, Carabobo VE |
| Michael Schlact | R | R | December 9, 1985 | 6'7" | 205 | Marietta, GA US |
| Tim Smith | L | L | June 14, 1986 | 6'3" | 225 | Toronto, ON CA |
| Justin Smoak | S | L | December 5, 1986 | 6'4" | 220 | Goose Creek, SC US |
| Pedro Strop | R | R | June 13, 1985 | 6'1" | 220 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Joe Torres | L | L | September 3, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Bronx, NY US |
| Chad Tracy | R | R | July 4, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Jose Vallejo | S | R | September 11, 1986 | 6'0" | 200 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Beau Vaughan | S | R | June 4, 1981 | 6'4" | 230 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| John Whittleman | L | R | February 11, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Corey Young | L | L | December 30, 1986 | 6'2" | 185 | Shrewsbury, NJ 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.
