2018 Kannapolis Intimidators Roster
Team Record: 74-63
Finished 2nd in the SAL's Northern Division
Manager: Justin Jirschele (74-63)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Kannapolis, North Carolina
Ballpark: Fieldcrest-Cannon Stadium
Attendance: 64,688, Avg. 1,115 in 58 home dates
Playoffs - Lakewood BlueClaws 2 games, Kannapolis Intimidators 0
The Kannapolis Intimidators of the South Atlantic League ended the 2018 season with a record of 74 wins and 63 losses, finishing second in the league's Northern Division.
The Intimidators scored 603 runs and gave up 529 runs. Tyler Frost led Kannapolis with 18 home runs, and Tate Blackman walloped 15 or more, too. Craig Dedelow drove in 69 runs and topped batters with significant playing time with a .245 average. Luis Ledo and John Parke paced the team with 7 wins each, while Parker Rigler recorded a 4.43 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Luis González, Nick Madrigal, Carlos Pérez, Luis Robert, Carlos Rodón, Robbie Ross, Bennett Sousa and Steele Walker were all players from the 2018 Kannapolis Intimidators who played in the Majors during their careers.
Justin Jirschele served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Battenfield | R | R | August 22, 1994 | 6'3" | 220 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Ramon Beltre | R | R | October 18, 1996 | 5'11" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Tate Blackman | R | R | September 7, 1994 | 6'0" | 195 | Altamonte Springs, FL US |
| Nolan Brown | L | L | January 13, 1994 | 5'11" | 175 | Miami, FL US |
| Johan Cruz | R | R | October 8, 1995 | 6'2" | 188 | Guananico, Puerto Plata DO |
| Luis Curbelo | R | R | November 10, 1997 | 6'3" | 185 | Carolina, PR |
| Ian Dawkins | R | R | July 6, 1995 | 5'11" | 195 | Hayward, CA US |
| Craig Dedelow | L | R | November 15, 1994 | 6'4" | 195 | Munster, IN US |
| Alex Destino | L | L | October 24, 1995 | 6'2" | 215 | Weaverville, NC US |
| Jake Elliott | R | R | March 22, 1995 | 6'7" | 230 | Coppell, TX US |
| Kevin Escorcia | L | L | January 5, 1995 | 6'1" | 170 | Barranquilla, Atlantico CO |
| Tyler Frost | L | R | November 21, 1995 | 5'10" | 183 | US, US |
| Luis González | L | L | September 10, 1995 | 6'1" | 195 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Drew Harrington | R | L | March 30, 1995 | 6'2" | 225 | Princeton, KY US |
| Lincoln Henzman | R | R | July 4, 1995 | 6'2" | 205 | Lexington, KY US |
| Michael Hickman | L | R | November 5, 1996 | 6'1" | 215 | Katy, TX US |
| Tyler Johnson | R | R | August 21, 1995 | 6'2" | 205 | Midlothian, VA US |
| Will Kincanon | L | R | October 27, 1995 | 6'3" | 202 | Berwyn, IL US |
| Luis Ledo | R | R | May 28, 1995 | 6'4" | 208 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Zach Lewis | R | R | May 24, 1995 | 6'3" | 205 | Palos Heights, IL US |
| Nick Madrigal | R | R | March 5, 1997 | 5'7" | 165 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Kade McClure | R | R | February 12, 1996 | 6'7" | 230 | Mentor, OH US |
| Aron McRee | R | R | October 29, 1993 | 6'0" | 180 | Omaha, NE US |
| Joe Mockbee | R | L | January 7, 1995 | 6'3" | 205 | US, US |
| Spencer Moran | R | R | April 2, 1996 | 6'6" | 180 | Des Moines, IA US |
| J. J. Muno | L | R | December 21, 1993 | 5'11" | 190 | Torrance, CA US |
| Jose Nin | R | R | June 20, 1995 | 6'3" | 220 | Barahona, Barahona DO |
| John Parke | L | L | January 3, 1995 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenville, SC US |
| Yelmison Peralta | R | R | March 3, 1995 | 6'2" | 210 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Andrew Pérez | L | L | July 25, 1997 | 6'2" | 196 | Orlando, FL US |
| Carlos Pérez | R | R | September 10, 1996 | 5'10" | 160 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Matt Portland | R | L | February 11, 1994 | 6'3" | 225 | Victor, NY US |
| Jhoan Quijada | L | L | December 27, 1994 | 6'3" | 210 | Juan Griego, Nueva Esparta VE |
| Parker Rigler | L | L | February 16, 1995 | 5'11" | 183 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Laz Rivera | R | R | September 20, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | Miami, FL US |
| Luis Robert | R | R | August 3, 1997 | 6'3" | 185 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Carlos Rodón | L | L | December 10, 1992 | 6'3" | 235 | Miami, FL US |
| Robbie Ross | L | L | June 24, 1989 | 5'11" | 215 | Lexington, KY US |
| Cameron Seitzer | L | R | January 11, 1990 | 6'5" | 220 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Evan Skoug | L | R | October 21, 1995 | 5'11" | 200 | Libertyville, IL US |
| Yosmer Solorzano | R | R | February 11, 1997 | 6'2" | 181 | Higuerote, Miranda DO |
| Bennett Sousa | L | L | April 6, 1995 | 6'3" | 185 | North Palm Beach, FL US |
| Anthony Villa | R | R | March 29, 1994 | 6'3" | 220 | Danville, CA US |
| Steele Walker | L | L | July 30, 1996 | 5'11" | 190 | Prosper, TX US |
| Justin Yurchak | L | R | September 17, 1996 | 6'1" | 204 | Clifton Park, NY US |
| Corey Zangari | R | R | May 7, 1997 | 6'4" | 240 | Midwest City, OK 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.
