2009 Memphis Redbirds Roster
Team Record: 77-67
Finished 1st in the PCL's North Division of the American Conference
Manager: Chris Maloney (77-67)
Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Ballpark: AutoZone Park
Attendance: 474,764, Avg. 6,982 in 68 home dates
Playoffs - Memphis Redbirds 3 games, Albuquerque Isotopes 0
Finals - Memphis Redbirds 3 games, Sacramento River Cats 0
The Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2009 season with a record of 77 wins and 67 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division of the American Conference.
The Redbirds tallied 649 runs and allowed 641 runs. Allen Craig paced Memphis with 26 home runs, and Tyler Greene walloped 15 or more, too. Allen Craig drove in 83 runs and topped batters with significant playing time by hitting .322. Evan MacLane and P. J. Walters led the team with 8 wins each, while Evan MacLane recorded a 3.75 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Players from the 2009 Memphis Redbirds who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Josh Kinney, Brian Barden, Tyler Greene, Brendan Ryan, Blake Hawksworth, Jarrett Hoffpauir, Mark Hamilton, Jaime García, Chris Perez, Bryan Anderson, Kyle Lohse, Fernando Salas, Brett Wallace, Royce Ring, Allen Craig, Charlie Manning, Joe Mather, Troy Glaus, Shane Robinson, Khalil Greene, P. J. Walters, Evan MacLane, Adam Ottavino, Jon Jay, Jess Todd, Nick Stavinoha, Clayton Mortensen, David Freese, Donovan Solano, Mitchell Boggs, Daniel Descalso, Matt Pagnozzi, Brian Barton, Brad Thompson, Lance Lynn and Todd Wellemeyer.
Chris Maloney served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Anderson | L | R | December 16, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Thousand Oaks, CA US |
| Brian Barden | R | R | April 2, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | Templeton, CA US |
| Brian Barton | R | R | April 25, 1982 | 6'3" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Mitchell Boggs | R | R | February 15, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Dalton, GA US |
| Javier Brito | R | R | March 25, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Allen Craig | R | R | July 18, 1984 | 6'2" | 215 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Daniel Descalso | L | R | October 19, 1986 | 5'10" | 190 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Mike Folli | L | R | July 17, 1985 | 5'10" | 175 | Buffalo, NY US |
| David Freese | R | R | April 28, 1983 | 6'2" | 213 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Jaime García | L | L | July 8, 1986 | 6'2" | 215 | Reynosa, Tamaulipas MX |
| Troy Glaus | R | R | August 3, 1976 | 6'5" | 220 | Tarzana, CA US |
| Marco Gonzalez | R | R | May 28, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Merced, CA US |
| Khalil Greene | R | R | October 21, 1979 | 5'11" | 210 | Butler, PA US |
| Tyler Greene | R | R | August 17, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Plantation, FL US |
| Mark Hamilton | L | L | July 29, 1984 | 6'4" | 215 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Blake Hawksworth | R | R | March 1, 1983 | 6'3" | 195 | North Vancouver, BC CA |
| Trey Hearne | R | R | August 19, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Lufkin, TX US |
| Jarrett Hoffpauir | R | R | June 18, 1983 | 5'9" | 190 | Natchez, MS US |
| Jon Jay | L | L | March 15, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | Miami, FL US |
| Josh Kinney | R | R | March 31, 1979 | 6'0" | 220 | Coudersport, PA US |
| Kyle Lohse | R | R | October 4, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | Chico, CA US |
| Lance Lynn | S | R | May 12, 1987 | 6'5" | 280 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Evan MacLane | L | L | November 4, 1982 | 6'2" | 185 | Chico, CA US |
| Kat Maekawa | L | L | September 25, 1978 | 6'0" | 215 | Osaka, Osaka JP |
| Charlie Manning | L | L | March 31, 1979 | 6'2" | 185 | Winter Haven, FL US |
| Joe Mather | R | R | July 23, 1982 | 6'4" | 215 | Sandpoint, ID US |
| Clayton Mortensen | R | R | April 10, 1985 | 6'4" | 185 | Rexburg, ID US |
| Tyler Norrick | L | L | September 27, 1983 | 6'3" | 195 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Ian Ostlund | R | L | October 17, 1978 | 6'1" | 200 | Harrisonburg, VA US |
| Adam Ottavino | S | R | November 22, 1985 | 6'5" | 220 | New York, NY US |
| Matt Pagnozzi | R | R | November 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Miami, AZ US |
| Pete Parise | R | R | December 5, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Bronx, NY US |
| Chris Perez | R | R | July 1, 1985 | 6'4" | 225 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Oneli Perez | R | R | May 26, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Royce Ring | L | L | December 21, 1980 | 6'0" | 220 | La Mesa, CA US |
| Shane Robinson | R | R | October 30, 1984 | 5'9" | 170 | Tampa, FL US |
| Casey Rowlett | R | R | February 8, 1983 | 5'8" | 175 | Midwest City, OK US |
| Brendan Ryan | R | R | March 26, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Fernando Salas | R | R | May 30, 1985 | 6'2" | 200 | Huatabampo, Sonora MX |
| Matt Scherer | R | R | January 20, 1983 | 6'5" | 260 | Poughkeepsie, NY US |
| Mark Shorey | L | L | August 13, 1984 | 6'0" | 230 | Melrose, MA US |
| Donovan Solano | R | R | December 17, 1987 | 5'10" | 205 | Barranquilla, Atlantico CO |
| Nick Stavinoha | R | R | May 3, 1982 | 6'2" | 240 | Houston, TX US |
| Brad Thompson | R | R | January 31, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Jess Todd | R | R | April 20, 1986 | 5'11" | 210 | Longview, TX US |
| Brett Wallace | L | R | August 26, 1986 | 6'2" | 250 | Greenbrae, CA US |
| P. J. Walters | R | R | March 12, 1985 | 6'4" | 215 | Dothan, AL US |
| Todd Wellemeyer | R | R | August 30, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | Louisville, KY US |
| Brandon Yarbrough | L | R | November 9, 1984 | 6'2" | 180 | Pinehurst, 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.
