2017 Grand Junction Rockies Roster
Team Record: 38-38
Finished 3rd in the PL's South Division
Manager: Frank Gonzales (38-38)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Ballpark: Sam Suplizio Field
Attendance: 79,547, Avg. 2,150 in 37 home dates
The Grand Junction Rockies of the Pioneer League ended the 2017 season with a record of 38 wins and 38 losses, finishing third in the league's South Division.
The Rockies tallied 509 runs and conceded 528 runs. Casey Golden paced Grand Junction with 20 home runs, while Ramón Marcelino and Chad Spanberger walloped 15 or more also. Casey Golden drove in 59 runs. Shael Mendoza led all qualifying hitters on the roster with a .364 average. Jeffri Ocando topped the team with 5 wins, and Justin Valdespina earned a 5.99 ERA, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2017 Grand Junction Rockies who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Alan Trejo, Ryan Vilade, Tommy Doyle and Lucas Gilbreath.
Frank Gonzales served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Agis | R | R | September 6, 1994 | 5'11" | 190 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Anderson Amarista | R | R | September 15, 1998 | 6'1" | 185 | Carupano, VE |
| Steve Ascher | L | L | October 18, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Cutchogue, NY US |
| Joey Bartosic | R | R | July 29, 1994 | 6'0" | 190 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Tyler Bates | R | R | June 1, 1994 | 5'8" | 165 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Reagan Biechler | L | L | November 9, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Colorado Springs, CO US |
| Jeff Bohling | S | R | May 4, 1994 | 5'10" | 190 | , US |
| Nate Coronado | R | R | June 5, 1992 | 6'3" | 225 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Kyle Cunningham | R | R | October 5, 1994 | 6'0" | 205 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Todd Czinege | R | R | July 28, 1994 | 6'2" | 204 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Tommy Doyle | R | R | May 1, 1996 | 6'6" | 235 | Vienna, VA US |
| Aneudy Duarte | R | R | October 20, 1997 | 6'4" | 190 | San Francisco de Macoris, DO |
| Jordan Ebert | R | R | July 7, 1993 | 6'1" | 180 | Foley, AL US |
| Will Gaddis | R | R | March 12, 1996 | 6'1" | 185 | Brentwood, TN US |
| Lucas Gilbreath | L | L | March 5, 1996 | 6'1" | 185 | Westminster, CO US |
| Casey Golden | R | R | September 1, 1994 | 6'2" | 185 | Greensboro, NC US |
| Hidekel Gonzalez | R | R | October 7, 1996 | 6'0" | 190 | New York, NY US |
| Pedro Gonzalez | R | R | October 27, 1997 | 6'5" | 190 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| Javier Guevara | R | R | September 25, 1997 | 5'11" | 165 | Valencia, VE |
| Colton Hathcock | R | R | November 2, 1995 | 6'2" | 185 | Atoka, TN US |
| Brandon Lambright | L | R | August 26, 1994 | 6'3" | 205 | , US |
| Logan Longwith | R | R | March 30, 1994 | 6'3" | 170 | East Ridge, TN US |
| Jan Carlos Lopez | R | R | April 24, 1996 | 6'2" | 187 | Puerto Plata, DO |
| Ramón Marcelino | L | R | December 23, 1996 | 6'1" | 175 | La Romana, DO |
| Alexander Martinez | R | R | December 28, 1996 | 6'1" | 210 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Kennard McDowell | R | R | September 15, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Darlington, SC US |
| Shael Mendoza | L | R | October 15, 1996 | 6'0" | 165 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Jeff Moberg | R | R | July 18, 1994 | 5'9" | 170 | Murrieta, CA US |
| Nic Motley | R | R | August 1, 1996 | 6'3" | 210 | Southlake, TX US |
| Jeffri Ocando | R | R | May 15, 1999 | 6'1" | 180 | Lagunillas, VE |
| Jorge Oviedo | L | L | October 6, 1996 | 6'2" | 180 | Carora, VE |
| Hayden Roberts | R | R | August 22, 1995 | 6'0" | 187 | Irvington, AL US |
| Shameko Smith | R | R | June 4, 1997 | 6'1" | 190 | Abaco, US |
| Chad Spanberger | L | R | November 1, 1995 | 6'3" | 235 | Granite City, IL US |
| Brett Stephens | L | R | March 18, 1995 | 6'0" | 190 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Alan Trejo | R | R | May 30, 1996 | 6'2" | 185 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Justin Valdespina | R | R | March 20, 1995 | 6'0" | 200 | Garfield, NJ US |
| Jefry Valdez | R | R | August 20, 1995 | 6'1" | 165 | Hato Mayor, DO |
| Ryan Vilade | R | R | February 18, 1999 | 6'2" | 194 | Frisco, TX US |
| Derrik Watson | R | R | August 21, 1994 | 6'2" | 175 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Hunter Williams | L | L | February 7, 1996 | 6'1" | 220 | Moseley, VA US |
| Michael Zimmerman | L | L | August 13, 1996 | 6'3" | 185 | Naples, FL 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.
