2017 Myrtle Beach Pelicans Roster
Team Record: 73-67
Finished 3rd in the CL's South Division
Manager: Buddy Bailey (73-67)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ballpark: TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
Attendance: 233,126, Avg. 3,587 in 65 home dates
Playoffs - Down East Wood Ducks 2 games, Myrtle Beach Pelicans 0
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League ended the 2017 season with a record of 73 wins and 67 losses, finishing third in the league's South Division.
The Pelicans scored 585 runs and surrendered 583 runs. Eddy Martínez and Matt Rose paced Myrtle Beach with 14 home runs apiece. Jesse Hodges drove in 63 runs. Tyler Alamo led batters with significant playing time with a .281 average. Adbert Alzolay topped the team with 7 wins, while Thomas Hatch recorded a 4.06 ERA, tops among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2017 Myrtle Beach Pelicans who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Alec Mills, Thomas Hatch, P. J. Higgins, Trent Giambrone, Zack Short, Dillon Maples, Pedro Araújo, Andruw Monasterio, James Norwood, Eloy Jiménez, Justin Steele, Scott Effross, Adbert Alzolay, Vimael Machín and Michael Rucker.
Buddy Bailey served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Alamo | R | R | May 2, 1995 | 6'4" | 200 | Cypress, CA US |
| Adbert Alzolay | R | R | March 1, 1995 | 6'0" | 179 | Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar VE |
| Pedro Araújo | R | R | July 2, 1993 | 6'3" | 215 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| David Berg | R | R | March 28, 1993 | 6'0" | 190 | Glendora, CA US |
| Casey Bloomquist | R | R | January 25, 1994 | 6'3" | 190 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Craig Brooks | R | R | September 23, 1992 | 5'10" | 180 | Monroe, NC US |
| Roberto Caro | S | R | September 25, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Oscar De La Cruz | R | R | March 4, 1995 | 6'4" | 200 | La Romana, DO |
| Scott Effross | R | R | December 28, 1993 | 6'2" | 202 | Twinsburg, OH US |
| Bryant Flete | L | R | January 31, 1993 | 5'10" | 200 | Cumairebo, Falcon VE |
| Robert Garcia | S | R | December 6, 1993 | 5'10" | 170 | Santo Domingo Centro, DO |
| Trent Giambrone | R | R | December 20, 1993 | 5'8" | 175 | Metairie, LA US |
| Thomas Hatch | R | R | September 29, 1994 | 6'1" | 200 | Tulsa, OK US |
| P. J. Higgins | R | R | May 10, 1993 | 5'10" | 195 | Wallingford, CT US |
| Jesse Hodges | R | R | March 29, 1994 | 6'1" | 212 | Victoria, BC CA |
| Marc Huberman | L | L | January 10, 1994 | 6'2" | 180 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Eloy Jiménez | R | R | November 27, 1996 | 6'4" | 205 | Santo Domingo Centro, DO |
| Ryan Kellogg | R | L | February 4, 1994 | 6'6" | 230 | Whitby, ON CA |
| Vimael Machín | L | R | September 25, 1993 | 5'10" | 185 | San Lorenzo, PR |
| Dillon Maples | R | R | May 9, 1992 | 6'2" | 230 | West End, NC US |
| Eddy Martínez | R | R | January 18, 1995 | 6'1" | 195 | Las Tunas, CU |
| Dakota Mekkes | R | R | November 6, 1994 | 6'7" | 275 | Jenison, MI US |
| Kyle Miller | R | R | December 2, 1993 | 6'3" | 185 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Alec Mills | R | R | November 30, 1991 | 6'4" | 190 | Clarksville, TN US |
| Jordan Minch | L | L | July 16, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | Highland, IN US |
| Andruw Monasterio | R | R | May 30, 1997 | 6'0" | 185 | Caracas, VE |
| Connor Myers | R | R | February 3, 1994 | 5'11" | 170 | Middletown, MD US |
| James Norwood | R | R | December 24, 1993 | 6'2" | 215 | New York, NY US |
| Jeremy Null | R | R | September 27, 1993 | 6'7" | 200 | Claremont, NC US |
| Adonis Paula | R | R | June 21, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Tyler Pearson | R | R | April 15, 1992 | 6'0" | 185 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Duncan Robinson | R | R | December 5, 1993 | 6'6" | 230 | Houston, TX US |
| Matt Rose | R | R | August 2, 1994 | 6'4" | 195 | Palm Bay, FL US |
| Michael Rucker | R | R | April 27, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Columbus, MS US |
| Carlos Sepúlveda | L | R | August 27, 1996 | 5'10" | 170 | Monclova, MX |
| Zack Short | R | R | May 29, 1995 | 5'10" | 180 | Kingston, NY US |
| Daniel Spingola | L | L | May 5, 1993 | 6'1" | 180 | Roswell, GA US |
| Justin Steele | L | L | July 11, 1995 | 6'2" | 205 | Lucedale, MS US |
| Jake Stinnett | R | R | April 25, 1992 | 6'4" | 205 | Vista, CA US |
| Tommy Thorpe | L | L | September 20, 1992 | 6'0" | 185 | Vancouver, WA US |
| John Williamson | L | L | September 27, 1992 | 6'1" | 195 | Houston, TX 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.
