2018 Kane County Cougars Roster
Team Record: 72-66
Finished 4th in the MWL's Western Division
Manager: Blake Lalli (72-66)
Affiliation: Arizona Diamondbacks
Location: Geneva, Illinois
Ballpark: Phillip Elfstrom Stadium
Attendance: 350,028, Avg. 5,469 in 64 home dates
The Kane County Cougars of the Midwest League ended the 2018 season with a record of 72 wins and 66 losses, finishing fourth in the league's Western Division.
The Cougars scored 630 runs and yielded 556 runs. Jazz Chisholm led Kane County with 15 home runs Yoel Yanqui drove in 60 runs and topped all regular batters by connecting at a .289 clip. Jayson McKinley paced the team with 9 wins, while Mack Lemieux recorded a 4.21 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Players from the 2018 Kane County Cougars who spent time in the Majors during their careers included José Caballero, Luis Castillo, Jazz Chisholm, Jhoan Durán, José Herrera and Matt Peacock.
Blake Lalli served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Almonte | L | L | December 3, 1993 | 5'11" | 195 | Danbury, CT US |
| Jeff Bain | R | R | March 3, 1996 | 6'4" | 200 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Cole Bartlett | R | R | December 22, 1994 | 6'2" | 189 | Williamsburg, IN US |
| Luis Alejandro Basabe | S | R | August 26, 1996 | 5'10" | 160 | El Vigia, Merida VE |
| Anfernee Benitez | R | L | July 24, 1995 | 6'1" | 180 | Aguadulce, Cocle PA |
| Matt Brill | R | R | October 25, 1994 | 6'2" | 190 | Coal Valley, IL US |
| Carlos Bustamante | R | R | September 25, 1994 | 6'0" | 190 | Sonora, Sonora MX |
| José Caballero | R | R | August 30, 1996 | 5'10" | 185 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Luis Castillo | R | R | March 10, 1995 | 6'3" | 212 | Fantino, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Jazz Chisholm | L | R | February 1, 1998 | 5'11" | 165 | Nassau, New Providence BS |
| Jancarlos Cintron | R | R | December 1, 1994 | 5'8" | 170 | Bayamon, US |
| Terence Connelly | L | R | March 7, 1994 | 6'2" | 225 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Ernie De La Trinidad | L | L | January 3, 1996 | 5'9" | 165 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Eduardo Diaz | R | R | July 19, 1997 | 6'2" | 175 | Valle de la Pascua, Guarico VE |
| Ryan Dobson | R | R | May 2, 1995 | 6'0" | 165 | Culver City, CA US |
| Jhoan Durán | R | R | January 8, 1998 | 6'5" | 230 | Esperanza, Valverde DO |
| Erbert Gonzalez | R | R | October 21, 1995 | 5'10" | 170 | Miranda, Carabobo VE |
| Will Gorman | L | R | November 8, 1994 | 6'4" | 210 | US, US |
| Ryan Grotjohn | L | R | April 25, 1996 | 6'2" | 175 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Carlos Hernandez | R | R | April 26, 1994 | 5'9" | 171 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| José Herrera | S | R | February 24, 1997 | 5'10" | 226 | San Carlos, Cojedes VE |
| Tra Holmes | R | R | July 10, 1996 | 6'0" | 175 | Tallahassee, FL US |
| Manny Jefferson | R | R | March 5, 1995 | 6'3" | 170 | Beverly Hills, CA US |
| Tyler Keele | R | R | August 17, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Clayton, NC US |
| Luis Lara | S | R | May 6, 1995 | 6'0" | 190 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Mack Lemieux | L | L | September 6, 1996 | 6'3" | 205 | Tequesta, FL US |
| Keegan Long | R | R | August 27, 1993 | 6'2" | 190 | Edon, OH US |
| Gabriel Maciel | S | R | January 10, 1999 | 5'10" | 170 | Londrina, BR |
| Renae Martinez | R | R | April 15, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | San Pedro, CA US |
| Kevin McCanna | L | R | February 1, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | The Woodlands, TX US |
| Jayson McKinley | R | R | January 18, 1994 | 6'4" | 210 | Houston, TX US |
| Matt Peacock | R | R | February 27, 1994 | 6'1" | 180 | Saraland, AL US |
| Jorge Perez | L | L | January 18, 1998 | 5'8" | 165 | Moca, Espaillat DO |
| Rafael Pujols | R | R | August 21, 1995 | 6'6" | 175 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Eudy Ramos | R | R | February 19, 1996 | 6'1" | 195 | Esperanza, Valverde DO |
| Lane Ratliff | L | L | March 22, 1995 | 6'3" | 185 | Purvis, MS US |
| Joey Rose | R | R | January 20, 1998 | 6'0" | 205 | |
| Yan Sanchez | R | R | August 31, 1996 | 6'2" | 170 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Yeison Santana | R | R | October 25, 1996 | 6'0" | 180 | Villa Jaragua, DO |
| Brian Shaffer | R | R | August 12, 1996 | 6'5" | 200 | US, US |
| Luis Silverio | R | R | June 27, 1995 | 6'3" | 180 | Parkland, FL US |
| Stephen Smith | R | R | November 3, 1994 | 6'1" | 220 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Franklyn Soriano | L | L | July 21, 1995 | 6'5" | 195 | Nigua, San Cristobal DO |
| Cole Stapler | R | R | December 22, 1994 | 6'4" | 240 | Geismar, LA US |
| Kyler Stout | R | R | October 13, 1994 | 6'0" | 195 | US, US |
| Tim Susnara | L | R | April 17, 1996 | 6'1" | 185 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Juan Torres | R | R | May 25, 1995 | 6'2" | 180 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Ryan Tufts | R | R | July 27, 1994 | 6'2" | 205 | Brockton, MA US |
| Bryan Valdez | L | L | November 27, 1994 | 6'3" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jordan Watson | L | L | September 14, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Moore, OK US |
| Breckin Williams | R | R | September 5, 1993 | 6'0" | 200 | Oronogo, MO US |
| Jake Winston | R | R | September 13, 1993 | 6'3" | 194 | Vidalia, LA US |
| Yoel Yanqui | L | L | April 25, 1996 | 6'1" | 210 | Palma Soriano, CU |
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.
