2018 Myrtle Beach Pelicans Roster
Team Record: 61-78
Finished 4th in the CL's Southern Division
Manager: Buddy Bailey (61-78)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ballpark: TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
Attendance: 219,589, Avg. 3,327 in 66 home dates
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League ended the 2018 season with a record of 61 wins and 78 losses, finishing fourth in the league's Southern Division.
The Pelicans plated 468 runs, worst in the circuit, and yielded 565 runs. Jhonny Pereda drove in 57 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time with a .272 average. Tyson Miller paced the team with 9 wins and a team-best 3.54 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2018 Myrtle Beach Pelicans who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Jared Young, Tyson Miller, P. J. Higgins, Cory Abbott, Vimael Machín, Jhon Romero, Erich Uelmen, Jhonny Pereda, Alex Lange, Keegan Thompson, Andruw Monasterio, Justin Steele, Bryan Hudson and Matt Swarmer.
Buddy Bailey served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Abbott | R | R | September 20, 1995 | 6'2" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Aramis Ademan | L | R | September 13, 1998 | 5'11" | 160 | Santiago, DO |
| Tyler Alamo | R | R | May 2, 1995 | 6'4" | 200 | Cypress, CA US |
| Luis Ayala | L | R | December 21, 1995 | 6'0" | 176 | Maracay, VE |
| Casey Bloomquist | R | R | January 25, 1994 | 6'3" | 190 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| James Buckelew | L | L | August 4, 1991 | 6'2" | 155 | Suwanee, GA US |
| Roberto Caro | S | R | September 25, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Bailey Clark | R | R | December 3, 1994 | 6'4" | 220 | Asheville, NC US |
| Michael Cruz | L | R | January 13, 1996 | 5'11" | 210 | Aguadilla, PR |
| Zach Davis | S | R | June 29, 1994 | 5'11" | 175 | Houston, TX US |
| Elvis Diaz | R | R | February 6, 1993 | 6'3" | 185 | Licey, DO |
| Christian Donahue | L | R | May 4, 1995 | 5'8" | 180 | Mililani, HI US |
| Wladimir Galindo | R | R | November 6, 1996 | 6'3" | 210 | Maracay, VE |
| Yapson Gomez | L | L | October 2, 1993 | 5'10" | 160 | San Cristobal, Tachira VE |
| Jose Gutierrez | S | R | November 9, 1998 | 5'11" | 185 | Barcelona, VE |
| P. J. Higgins | R | R | May 10, 1993 | 5'10" | 195 | Wallingford, CT US |
| Chad Hockin | R | R | October 7, 1994 | 6'2" | 210 | Upland, CA US |
| Bryan Hudson | L | L | May 8, 1997 | 6'8" | 220 | Godfrey, IL US |
| Ryan Kellogg | R | L | February 4, 1994 | 6'6" | 230 | Whitby, ON CA |
| Garrett Kelly | R | R | August 2, 1994 | 6'1" | 210 | Downey, CA US |
| Rollie Lacy | R | R | July 17, 1995 | 6'4" | 195 | , US |
| Alex Lange | R | R | October 2, 1995 | 6'3" | 197 | Riverside, CA US |
| Erick Leal | R | R | March 17, 1995 | 6'3" | 180 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Vimael Machín | L | R | September 25, 1993 | 5'10" | 185 | San Lorenzo, PR |
| Kyle Miller | R | R | December 2, 1993 | 6'3" | 185 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Tyson Miller | R | R | July 29, 1995 | 6'4" | 215 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Jordan Minch | L | L | July 16, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | Highland, IN US |
| Kevonte Mitchell | R | R | August 12, 1995 | 6'4" | 185 | Kennett, MO 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 |
| Jose Paulino | L | L | April 9, 1995 | 6'2" | 165 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Tyler Pearson | R | R | April 15, 1992 | 6'0" | 185 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Yeiler Peguero | S | R | September 20, 1997 | 5'10" | 150 | Azua, DO |
| Jhonny Pereda | R | R | April 18, 1996 | 6'1" | 175 | San Juan, Aragua VE |
| Tyler Peyton | R | R | March 31, 1994 | 6'3" | 200 | Ottumwa, IA US |
| Chris Pieters | L | L | September 21, 1994 | 6'3" | 185 | Willemstad, CW |
| Jhon Romero | R | R | January 17, 1995 | 5'10" | 195 | Cartagena, CO |
| Manuel Rondon | L | L | March 7, 1995 | 6'1" | 165 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Wyatt Short | L | L | October 14, 1994 | 5'8" | 180 | Southaven, MS 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 |
| Matt Swarmer | R | R | September 25, 1993 | 6'5" | 195 | Mohnton, PA US |
| Keegan Thompson | R | R | March 13, 1995 | 6'1" | 210 | Cullman, AL US |
| Erich Uelmen | R | R | May 19, 1996 | 6'2" | 185 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Austin Upshaw | L | R | July 28, 1996 | 6'0" | 175 | Buford, GA US |
| D. J. Wilson | L | L | October 8, 1996 | 5'8" | 177 | Canton, OH US |
| Jared Young | L | R | July 9, 1995 | 6'1" | 185 | Prince George, BC CA |
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.
