2008 Greeneville Astros Roster
Team Record: 30-36
Finished 5th in the AL's West Division
Manager: Rodney Linares (30-36)
Affiliation: Houston Astros
Location: Greeneville, Tennessee
Ballpark: Pioneer Park
Attendance: 51,806, Avg. 1,570 in 33 home dates
The Greeneville Astros of the Appalachian League ended the 2008 season with a record of 30 wins and 36 losses, finishing fifth in the league's West Division.
The Astros scored 305 runs and allowed 322 runs. Kody Hinze drove in 32 runs. Frank Almonte led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .271 clip. Kyle Greenwalt topped the team with 6 wins, while Jose Trinidad recorded a 2.73 ERA, tops among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2008 Greeneville Astros who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Jordan Lyles, Henry Villar, Jorge De León, Arcenio León and José Altuve.
Rodney Linares served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Almonte | R | R | January 24, 1989 | 6'2" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| José Altuve | R | R | May 6, 1990 | 5'6" | 165 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Wander Alvino | R | R | February 10, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | Nizao, Peravia DO |
| Jay Austin | L | L | August 10, 1990 | 5'11" | 170 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Ricardo Bonfante | L | R | October 21, 1988 | 5'9" | 140 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Albert Cartwright | R | R | October 31, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | Nassau, FL US |
| Jeiler Castillo | R | R | October 26, 1987 | 6'0" | 155 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Luis Cruz | L | L | September 10, 1990 | 5'9" | 205 | San Juan, PR |
| Jorge De León | R | R | August 15, 1987 | 6'0" | 185 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| David Dinelli | R | R | March 14, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Rocklin, CA US |
| Brad Dydalewicz | L | L | March 24, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | Spicewood, TX US |
| René Garcia | R | R | March 21, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | San Juan, PR |
| Pedro Gonzalez | L | R | October 29, 1986 | 5'11" | 180 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Kyle Greenwalt | R | R | September 29, 1988 | 6'0" | 200 | Sellersville, PA US |
| Zachary Grimmett | R | R | February 5, 1990 | 6'3" | 210 | Beggs, OK US |
| Federico Hernandez | S | R | February 9, 1988 | 6'0" | 195 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Kody Hinze | R | R | July 29, 1987 | 6'0" | 225 | Houston, TX US |
| Wilton Infante | R | R | August 11, 1987 | 6'1" | 175 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Carlos Lazu | R | L | February 4, 1986 | 6'0" | 185 | Humacao, PR |
| Arcenio León | R | R | September 22, 1986 | 6'3" | 222 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Andrea Lucati | R | R | January 17, 1990 | 6'3" | 240 | Treviso, IT |
| Jordan Lyles | R | R | October 19, 1990 | 6'5" | 230 | Hartsville, SC US |
| Nathan Metroka | R | R | August 30, 1986 | 6'2" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Kyle Miller | R | R | September 1, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Carlos Mojica | R | R | June 7, 1988 | 6'0" | 190 | Boca Chica, Santo Domingo DO |
| Dionel Montas | R | R | May 17, 1987 | 6'2" | 200 | Cambita Garabito, San Cristobal DO |
| Nate Pettus | R | R | October 9, 1988 | 6'1" | 210 | Broken Arrow, OK US |
| Colton Pitkin | R | L | August 10, 1989 | 6'3" | 220 | Baytown, TX US |
| Joel Romero | R | R | July 25, 1988 | 6'0" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ebert Rosario | R | R | May 27, 1987 | 6'3" | 165 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Ross Seaton | L | R | September 18, 1989 | 6'4" | 200 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Renzo Tello | R | R | June 30, 1987 | 6'1" | 155 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Devon Torrence | S | R | May 8, 1989 | 6'0" | 190 | Canton, OH US |
| Jose Trinidad | R | R | July 13, 1987 | 5'11" | 150 | Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristobal DO |
| Christopher Turner | S | R | October 21, 1988 | 5'11" | 185 | Brandon, FL US |
| Pat Urckfitz | L | L | July 21, 1988 | 6'4" | 196 | Rochester, NY US |
| Henry Villar | R | R | May 24, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Brian Wabick | R | R | August 3, 1987 | 6'0" | 180 | Des Plaines, IL 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.
