2017 Louisville Bats Roster
Team Record: 56-86
Finished 4th in the IL's West Division
Manager: Delino DeShields (56-86)
Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Ballpark: Louisville Slugger Field
Attendance: 467,024, Avg. 6,868 in 68 home dates
The Louisville Bats of the International League ended the 2017 season with a record of 56 wins and 86 losses, finishing fourth in the league's West Division.
The Bats scored 541 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 731 runs, most in the circuit. Brandon Dixon led Louisville with 16 home runs and drove in 64 runs. Sebastián Elizalde topped batters with significant playing time by hitting .277. Jackson Stephens paced the team with 7 wins and a team-best 4.92 earned run average, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Nefi Ogando, Adrián Nieto, Amir Garrett, Barrett Astin, Cody Reed, Tyler Mahle, Lucas Luetge, Kevin Shackelford, Jackson Stephens, Rob Brantly, Ariel Hernández, Zach Vincej, Tim Adleman, Tyler Goeddel, Jimmy Herget, Lisalverto Bonilla, Seth Mejias-Brean, Scott Schebler, Stuart Turner, Chad Wallach, Zach Walters, Brandon Finnegan, Nick Christiani, Phil Ervin, Hernán Iribarren, Luke Farrell, Peter O'Brien, Jesse Winker, Tony Renda, Austin Brice, Devin Mesoraco, Darnell Sweeney, Jake Buchanan, Scott Van Slyke, Asher Wojciechowski, Robert Stephenson, Alex Blandino, Cedric Hunter, Rookie Davis, Brandon Dixon, Louis Coleman, Domingo Tapia, Dilson Herrera, Sal Romano, Homer Bailey, Vin Mazzaro, Alejandro Chacín, Tony Cingrani and Rob Wooten were all players from the 2017 Louisville Bats who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Delino DeShields served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Adleman | R | R | November 13, 1987 | 6'5" | 225 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Beau Amaral | L | L | February 11, 1991 | 5'10" | 177 | Huntington Beach, CA US |
| Barrett Astin | R | R | October 22, 1991 | 6'1" | 225 | Forrest City, AR US |
| Homer Bailey | R | R | May 3, 1986 | 6'4" | 223 | La Grange, TX US |
| Wendolyn Bautista | R | R | March 27, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Yamasa, DO |
| Alex Blandino | R | R | November 6, 1992 | 6'0" | 190 | San Jose, CA US |
| Lisalverto Bonilla | S | R | June 18, 1990 | 6'0" | 225 | Samana, Samana DO |
| Garrett Boulware | R | R | September 9, 1992 | 6'2" | 200 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Rob Brantly | L | R | July 14, 1989 | 6'1" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Austin Brice | R | R | June 19, 1992 | 6'4" | 235 | Pittsboro, NC US |
| Geoff Broussard | R | R | September 21, 1990 | 6'0" | 185 | Montclair, CA US |
| Jake Buchanan | R | R | September 24, 1989 | 6'0" | 232 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Alejandro Chacín | R | R | June 24, 1993 | 6'0" | 204 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Nick Christiani | R | R | July 17, 1987 | 6'0" | 190 | Elizabeth, NJ US |
| Tony Cingrani | L | L | July 5, 1989 | 6'4" | 217 | Evergreen, IL US |
| Louis Coleman | R | R | April 4, 1986 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenwood, MS US |
| Rookie Davis | R | R | April 29, 1993 | 6'5" | 255 | Sneads Ferry, NC US |
| Jose Rafael De Paula | R | R | March 24, 1991 | 6'2" | 215 | La Victoria, DO |
| Brandon Dixon | R | R | January 29, 1992 | 6'2" | 215 | Murrieta, CA US |
| José Duarte | R | R | April 23, 1993 | 6'2" | 222 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Sebastián Elizalde | L | R | November 20, 1991 | 6'0" | 195 | Guaymas, Sonora MX |
| Phil Ervin | R | R | July 15, 1992 | 5'10" | 207 | Mobile, AL US |
| Luke Farrell | L | R | June 7, 1991 | 6'6" | 210 | Westlake, OH US |
| Brandon Finnegan | L | L | April 14, 1993 | 5'11" | 198 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Amir Garrett | R | L | May 3, 1992 | 6'5" | 228 | Victorville, CA US |
| Tyler Goeddel | R | R | October 20, 1992 | 6'4" | 180 | Hillsborough, CA US |
| Ismael Guillón | L | L | February 13, 1992 | 6'2" | 222 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Jimmy Herget | R | R | September 9, 1993 | 6'3" | 170 | Tampa, FL US |
| Ariel Hernández | R | R | March 2, 1992 | 6'4" | 230 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Dilson Herrera | R | R | March 3, 1994 | 5'10" | 210 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Cedric Hunter | L | L | March 10, 1988 | 5'11" | 200 | Decatur, GA US |
| Hernán Iribarren | L | R | June 29, 1984 | 6'1" | 202 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Eric Jagielo | L | R | May 17, 1992 | 6'3" | 210 | Downers Grove, IL US |
| Lucas Luetge | L | L | March 24, 1987 | 6'4" | 205 | Brenham, TX US |
| Tyler Mahle | R | R | September 29, 1994 | 6'3" | 210 | Westminster, CA US |
| Vin Mazzaro | R | R | September 27, 1986 | 6'2" | 220 | Hackensack, NJ US |
| Kyle McMyne | R | R | October 18, 1989 | 5'11" | 212 | Scranton, PA US |
| Seth Mejias-Brean | R | R | April 5, 1991 | 6'2" | 216 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Devin Mesoraco | R | R | June 19, 1988 | 6'1" | 229 | Punxsutawney, PA US |
| Evan Mitchell | R | R | March 18, 1992 | 6'2" | 185 | Marietta, GA US |
| Adrián Nieto | S | R | November 12, 1989 | 5'10" | 205 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Peter O'Brien | R | R | July 15, 1990 | 6'4" | 235 | Hialeah, FL US |
| Nefi Ogando | R | R | June 3, 1989 | 6'0" | 230 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Gabriel Ovalle | S | R | December 10, 1994 | 6'2" | 170 | Villa Gonzalez, DO |
| Juan Perez | L | R | November 1, 1991 | 5'11" | 185 | Winnetka, CA US |
| Cody Reed | L | L | April 15, 1993 | 6'5" | 230 | Horn Lake, MS US |
| Tony Renda | R | R | January 24, 1991 | 5'8" | 179 | Santa Rosa, CA US |
| Sal Romano | L | R | October 12, 1993 | 6'5" | 255 | Southington, CT US |
| Austin Ross | L | R | August 12, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Nick Routt | L | L | August 28, 1990 | 6'4" | 195 | Silver Spring, MD US |
| Scott Schebler | L | R | October 6, 1990 | 6'0" | 228 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| Kevin Shackelford | R | R | April 7, 1989 | 6'5" | 210 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Jackson Stephens | R | R | May 11, 1994 | 6'2" | 220 | Oxford, AL US |
| Robert Stephenson | R | R | February 24, 1993 | 6'3" | 215 | Martinez, CA US |
| Darnell Sweeney | S | R | February 1, 1991 | 6'1" | 205 | Hollywood, FL US |
| Domingo Tapia | R | R | August 4, 1991 | 6'3" | 250 | La Victoria, DO |
| Stuart Turner | R | R | December 27, 1991 | 6'2" | 220 | Eunice, LA US |
| Scott Van Slyke | R | R | July 24, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Chesterfield, MO US |
| Josciel Veras | R | R | December 7, 1992 | 5'8" | 175 | Tampa, FL US |
| Zach Vincej | R | R | May 1, 1991 | 6'0" | 190 | Saugus, CA US |
| Adam Walker | R | R | October 18, 1991 | 6'5" | 225 | Milwaukee, WI US |
| Chad Wallach | R | R | November 4, 1991 | 6'3" | 230 | Yorba Linda, CA US |
| Zach Walters | S | R | September 5, 1989 | 6'2" | 210 | Cheyenne, WY US |
| Jesse Winker | L | L | August 17, 1993 | 6'3" | 215 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Asher Wojciechowski | R | R | December 21, 1988 | 6'4" | 235 | Hardeeville, SC US |
| Rob Wooten | R | R | July 21, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | Goldsboro, NC 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.
