2009 Myrtle Beach Pelicans Roster
Team Record: 53-84
Finished 4th in the CL's Southern Division
Manager: Rocket Wheeler (53-84)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ballpark: TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
Attendance: 238,287, Avg. 3,610 in 66 home dates
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League ended the 2009 season with a record of 53 wins and 84 losses, finishing fourth in the league's Southern Division.
The Pelicans scored 550 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 710 runs, most in the circuit. Cody Johnson walloped 32 home runs for Myrtle Beach, while Donell Linares swatted 15 or more also. Donell Linares accounted for 87 RBI and topped all qualifying hitters on the roster with a .287 average. Erik Cordier led the team with 7 wins and a team-best 3.87 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2009 Myrtle Beach Pelicans who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Brandon Beachy, Mike Broadway, Jaye Chapman, Erik Cordier, Freddie Freeman, Cory Gearrin, Jason Heyward, J. J. Hoover, Tim Hudson, Craig Kimbrel, Jeff Locke, Brian McCann and Jesús Sucre.
Rocket Wheeler served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Anderson | R | R | October 27, 1985 | 6'0" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Eric Barrett | L | L | December 19, 1986 | 6'3" | 180 | Chesterfield, MO US |
| Brandon Beachy | R | R | September 3, 1986 | 6'2" | 220 | Kokomo, IN US |
| Mike Broadway | R | R | March 30, 1987 | 6'5" | 215 | Paducah, KY US |
| Yeliar Castro | R | R | December 3, 1987 | 6'3" | 180 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Jaye Chapman | R | R | May 22, 1987 | 6'0" | 195 | Panama City, FL US |
| Erik Cordier | R | R | February 25, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Green Bay, WI US |
| Pat Currin | R | R | May 12, 1984 | 6'0" | 188 | Durham, NC US |
| Rudy Darrow | R | R | February 11, 1984 | 5'10" | 180 | Stillwater, OK US |
| Quentin Davis | L | R | March 7, 1983 | 5'10" | 170 | Darlington, SC US |
| Michael Fisher | S | R | March 22, 1985 | 6'2" | 188 | Atlanta, GA US |
| David Francis | R | R | February 8, 1988 | 6'1" | 225 | Mississauga, ON CA |
| Freddie Freeman | L | R | September 12, 1989 | 6'5" | 220 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Chais Fuller | R | R | August 11, 1984 | 5'11" | 190 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Cory Gearrin | R | R | April 14, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Randy Gress | R | R | December 6, 1984 | 6'3" | 180 | Hamden, CT US |
| Tim Gustafson | R | R | December 29, 1984 | 6'3" | 210 | Hollywood, FL US |
| Moises Hernandez | R | R | March 18, 1984 | 6'1" | 168 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Jason Heyward | L | L | August 9, 1989 | 6'5" | 240 | Ridgewood, NJ US |
| Casey Hodges | R | R | March 29, 1985 | 6'2" | 195 | Rocky Mount, VA US |
| J. J. Hoover | R | R | August 13, 1987 | 6'3" | 240 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Tim Hudson | R | R | July 14, 1975 | 6'1" | 175 | Columbus, GA US |
| Lee Hyde | R | L | February 14, 1985 | 6'2" | 210 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Benji Johnson | R | R | July 17, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Pittsboro, NC US |
| Cody Johnson | L | R | August 18, 1988 | 6'4" | 240 | Panama City, FL US |
| Matt Kennelly | R | R | March 21, 1989 | 6'1" | 200 | East Fremantle, Western Australia AU |
| Craig Kimbrel | R | R | May 28, 1988 | 5'11" | 220 | Huntsville, AL US |
| C. J. Lee | R | R | August 12, 1984 | 6'3" | 195 | Bristol, TN US |
| Donell Linares | R | R | October 28, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Jeff Locke | L | L | November 20, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | North Conway, NH US |
| Chad Lundahl | R | R | August 14, 1984 | 6'2" | 190 | Thousand Oaks, CA US |
| Robert Marcial | R | R | April 21, 1984 | 5'10" | 170 | Northridge, CA US |
| Brian McCann | L | R | February 20, 1984 | 6'3" | 225 | Athens, GA US |
| Mike Mehlich | R | R | September 5, 1987 | 6'2" | 190 | Miami, FL US |
| Ernesto Mejia | R | R | December 2, 1985 | 6'5" | 260 | Guanare, Portuguesa VE |
| Cole Miles | S | R | March 24, 1987 | 5'8" | 165 | Bountiful, UT US |
| Adam Milligan | L | R | March 14, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Morristown, TN US |
| Jose Ortegano | L | L | August 5, 1987 | 6'1" | 175 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Edgar Osuna | L | L | November 25, 1987 | 6'1" | 190 | Mazatlan, Sinaloa MX |
| Jon Mark Owings | R | R | April 4, 1985 | 6'4" | 195 | Hagerstown, MD US |
| Tommy Palica | L | L | July 21, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Huntington Beach, CA US |
| Benino Pruneda | R | R | August 8, 1988 | 5'9" | 170 | Houston, TX US |
| Carlos Rivas | L | L | January 3, 1985 | 6'3" | 160 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Chad Rodgers | L | L | November 23, 1987 | 6'3" | 225 | Akron, OH US |
| Geraldo Rodriguez | R | R | October 25, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Cole Rohrbough | L | L | May 23, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Medford, OR US |
| Chris Shehan | R | R | May 5, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Strasburg, PA US |
| Stephen Shults | R | R | December 27, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Lawrenceburg, TN US |
| Jesús Sucre | R | R | April 30, 1988 | 6'0" | 200 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Richard Sullivan | L | L | April 14, 1987 | 6'3" | 235 | Louisville, KY US |
| Luis Sumoza | R | R | July 15, 1988 | 6'0" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Jacob Thompson | R | R | November 19, 1986 | 6'6" | 235 | Danville, VA US |
| Jace Whitmer | R | R | December 18, 1987 | 6'4" | 225 | Powder Springs, GA US |
| Tyler Wilson | L | L | July 11, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | Pensacola, FL 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.
