2023 Hartford Yard Goats Roster
Team Record: 57-76
Finished 6th in the EL's Northeast Division
Manager: Chris Denorfia (57-76)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Ballpark: Dunkin Donuts Park
Attendance: 402,731, Avg. 6,056
The Hartford Yard Goats of the Eastern League ended the 2023 season with a record of 57 wins and 76 losses, finishing sixth in the league's Northeast Division.
The Yard Goats scored 580 runs and conceded 808 runs, most in the circuit. Hunter Goodman led Hartford with 25 home runs, while Grant Lavigne and Bladimir Restituyo walloped 15 or more also. Hunter Goodman accounted for 78 RBI. Bladimir Restituyo topped all regular hitters by connecting at a .258 clip. Nick Kuzia paced the team with 7 wins.
Players from the 2023 Hartford Yard Goats who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Adael Amador, Jordan Beck, Angel Chivilli, Braxton Fulford, Hunter Goodman, Tanner Gordon, Seth Halvorsen, Evan Justice, Austin Kitchen, Juan Mejia, Carson Palmquist, Michael Petersen, Drew Romo, Zac Veen and Victor Vodnik.
Chris Denorfia served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adael Amador | S | R | April 11, 2003 | 6'0" | 160 | Santiago, DO |
| Alec Barger | R | R | March 24, 1998 | 6'2" | 201 | Champaign, IL US |
| Jordan Beck | R | R | April 19, 2001 | 6'3" | 225 | Hazel Green, AL US |
| Warming Bernabel | R | R | June 6, 2002 | 6'0" | 180 | Bani, DO |
| Jared Biddy | R | R | July 25, 1996 | 6'2" | 180 | Iowa Park, TX US |
| Jack Blomgren | R | R | September 27, 1998 | 6'0" | 180 | Milton, WI US |
| Bret Boswell | L | R | October 4, 1994 | 6'0" | 180 | Rockwall, TX US |
| Julio Carreras | R | R | January 12, 2000 | 6'2" | 190 | Sabana Grande de Boya, DO |
| Angel Chivilli | R | R | July 28, 2002 | 6'2" | 162 | La Victoria, DO |
| Jose Cordova | R | R | January 11, 2000 | 6'0" | 180 | Guayana, VE |
| Dugan Darnell | L | R | June 26, 1997 | 6'2" | 195 | Northville, MI US |
| Kyle Datres | R | R | January 5, 1996 | 6'0" | 205 | Williamsport, PA US |
| Niko Decolati | R | R | August 12, 1997 | 6'1" | 215 | Boulder, CO US |
| Finn Del Bonta-Smith | R | R | February 2, 1997 | 6'0" | 190 | Chico, CA US |
| Eddy Diaz | R | R | February 14, 2000 | 6'0" | 175 | Matanzas, CU |
| Will Ethridge | R | R | December 20, 1997 | 6'5" | 240 | Lilburn, GA US |
| Yanquiel Fernández | L | L | January 1, 2003 | 6'2" | 198 | Havana, CU |
| Braxton Fulford | R | R | December 9, 1998 | 5'11" | 190 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Nick Garcia | L | R | April 20, 1999 | 6'4" | 215 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Blake Goldsberry | R | R | May 21, 1997 | 6'4" | 220 | Littleton, CO US |
| Hunter Goodman | R | R | October 8, 1999 | 6'0" | 205 | Arlington, TN US |
| Tanner Gordon | L | R | October 26, 1997 | 6'5" | 215 | Champaign, IL US |
| Seth Halvorsen | R | R | February 18, 2000 | 6'2" | 215 | Chicago, IL US |
| Gabriel Hughes | R | R | August 22, 2001 | 6'4" | 220 | Anchorage, AK US |
| Stephen Jones | R | R | July 30, 1997 | 6'4" | 195 | Tallahassee, FL US |
| Evan Justice | L | L | July 7, 1998 | 6'4" | 190 | Richmond, VA US |
| Mitchell Kilkenny | R | R | March 24, 1997 | 6'4" | 206 | Houston, TX US |
| Austin Kitchen | R | L | February 11, 1997 | 6'0" | 200 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Jake Kostyshock | R | R | January 2, 1998 | 6'4" | 175 | Dardenne Prairie, MO US |
| Nick Kuzia | R | R | February 7, 1996 | 6'4" | 190 | Seymour, CT US |
| Shelby Lackey | R | R | July 8, 1997 | 6'3" | 190 | Linden, CA US |
| Grant Lavigne | L | R | August 27, 1999 | 6'4" | 220 | Bedford, NH US |
| Bryce McGowan | R | R | March 20, 2000 | 6'1" | 205 | Cary, NC US |
| Adam McKillican | R | R | January 9, 1998 | 6'5" | 225 | Comox, BC CA |
| Chris McMahon | R | R | February 4, 1999 | 6'2" | 205 | West Chester, PA US |
| Juan Mejia | R | R | July 4, 2000 | 6'3" | 200 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| Cristopher Navarro | R | R | June 14, 1999 | 6'0" | 170 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Ronaiker Palma | R | R | January 2, 2000 | 5'10" | 180 | Petare, VE |
| Carson Palmquist | L | L | October 17, 2000 | 6'3" | 185 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Michael Petersen | R | R | May 16, 1994 | 6'7" | 195 | Middlesex, GB |
| Andrew Quezada | L | R | June 28, 1997 | 6'1" | 185 | Los Alamitos, CA US |
| Bladimir Restituyo | R | R | July 2, 2001 | 5'10" | 151 | La Vega, DO |
| Ryan Ritter | R | R | November 10, 2000 | 6'2" | 200 | Evergreen Park, IL US |
| Joe Rock | R | L | July 29, 2000 | 6'5" | 200 | Sewickley, PA US |
| Drew Romo | S | R | August 29, 2001 | 6'1" | 205 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Mike Ruff | R | R | March 31, 1998 | 6'2" | 212 | Orlando, FL US |
| Colten Schmidt | L | L | November 25, 1995 | 6'0" | 175 | La Porte, TX US |
| Colin Simpson | L | R | July 23, 1996 | 5'9" | 228 | Edmond, OK US |
| Dylan Spain | R | R | June 21, 1998 | 6'6" | 205 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Sterlin Thompson | L | R | June 26, 2001 | 6'4" | 200 | Longmont, CO US |
| Connor Van Scoyoc | R | R | November 26, 1999 | 6'6" | 210 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| Zac Veen | L | R | December 12, 2001 | 6'4" | 190 | Port Orange, FL US |
| Victor Vodnik | R | R | October 9, 1999 | 6'0" | 200 | Whittier, CA US |
| Case Williams | R | R | February 16, 2002 | 6'3" | 210 | Akron, OH 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.
