2011 Modesto Nuts Roster
Team Record: 74-66
Finished 3rd in the CL's North Division
Manager: Jerry Weinstein (74-66)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Modesto, California
Ballpark: John Thurman Field
Attendance: 180,785, Avg. 2,659 in 68 home dates
Playoffs - Stockton Ports 2 games, Modesto Nuts 1
The Modesto Nuts of the California League ended the 2011 season with a record of 74 wins and 66 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Nuts scored 801 runs and surrendered 714 runs. Kent Matthes led Modesto with 23 home runs, while Nolan Arenado and Kiel Roling walloped 15 or more as well. Nolan Arenado drove in 122 runs. Josh Rutledge paced hitters with significant playing time with a .348 average. Chad Bettis topped the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 3.35 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2011 Modesto Nuts who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Will Harris, Edwar Cabrera, Nolan Arenado, Josh Rutledge, Chad Bettis and Tyler Matzek.
Jerry Weinstein served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | R | R | April 16, 1991 | 6'2" | 215 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Chad Bettis | R | R | April 26, 1989 | 6'0" | 201 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Edwar Cabrera | L | L | October 20, 1987 | 6'0" | 195 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| David Christensen | R | R | February 11, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | Margate, FL US |
| Jared Clark | R | R | May 9, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Delta Cleary | S | R | August 14, 1989 | 6'2" | 220 | Jonesboro, AR US |
| Alan DeRatt | R | R | November 6, 1985 | 6'5" | 225 | Cary, NC US |
| Parker Frazier | R | R | November 11, 1988 | 6'5" | 175 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Leuris Gomez | R | R | October 20, 1986 | 6'0" | 170 | Moca, Espaillat DO |
| Jose Gonzalez | R | R | June 23, 1987 | 6'1" | 215 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Maikol Gonzalez | R | R | March 25, 1986 | 5'10" | 175 | San Francisco, VE |
| Will Harris | R | R | August 28, 1984 | 6'4" | 240 | Houston, TX US |
| Dan Houston | R | R | October 24, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | North Palm Beach, FL US |
| Kala Ka'aihue | R | R | March 29, 1985 | 6'2" | 230 | Kailua, HI US |
| Sheng-An Kuo | R | R | January 1, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Qi Shan, TW |
| Mike Marbry | R | R | September 3, 1984 | 6'3" | 185 | Chapel Hill, NC US |
| Carlos Martinez | R | R | September 22, 1988 | 5'11" | 182 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Kent Matthes | R | R | January 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | Florence, SC US |
| Tyler Matzek | L | L | October 19, 1990 | 6'3" | 230 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Kaimi Mead | L | L | August 19, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Eliezer Mesa | R | R | November 24, 1988 | 5'11" | 180 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Angelys Nina | R | R | November 16, 1988 | 5'11" | 165 | San Cristobal, DO |
| Daniel Perkins | R | R | March 5, 1986 | 6'4" | 200 | Bear, DE US |
| Scott Robinson | R | R | July 6, 1988 | 6'0" | 185 | McDonough, GA US |
| Kiel Roling | R | R | January 23, 1987 | 6'3" | 240 | Carlsbad, NM US |
| Chad Rose | R | R | February 17, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Pembroke Pines, FL US |
| Josh Rutledge | R | R | April 21, 1989 | 5'11" | 186 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Joseph Sanders | R | R | April 24, 1988 | 6'0" | 195 | Millbrook, AL US |
| Orlando Sandoval | R | R | January 22, 1986 | 6'0" | 185 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Nick Schnaitmann | R | R | November 16, 1989 | 6'6" | 190 | Vacaville, CA US |
| Beau Seabury | R | R | June 13, 1985 | 6'1" | 195 | Mount Vernon, WA US |
| Dallas Tarleton | L | R | August 5, 1987 | 5'11" | 200 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Coty Woods | R | R | March 14, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Murfreesboro, TN US |
| Kurt Yacko | R | R | August 22, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Costa Mesa, CA US |
| Mike Zuanich | R | L | July 10, 1986 | 6'4" | 225 | Torrance, CA 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.
