2017 New Britain Bees Roster
Atlantic League (AL) - Independent
Team Record: 58-81
Finished 4th in the AL's Liberty Division
Manager: Stan Cliburn (58-81)
Location: New Britain, Connecticut
Ballpark: New Britain Stadium
Attendance: 194,744, Avg. 3,091 in 63 home dates
2017 New Britain Bees StatisticsTeam Record: 58-81
Finished 4th in the AL's Liberty Division
Manager: Stan Cliburn (58-81)
Location: New Britain, Connecticut
Ballpark: New Britain Stadium
Attendance: 194,744, Avg. 3,091 in 63 home dates
The New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League ended the 2017 season with a record of 58 wins and 81 losses, finishing fourth in the league's Liberty Division.
The Bees scored 562 runs, worst in the league, and surrendered 664 runs.
Players from the 2017 New Britain Bees who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Joe Beimel, Eric Fornataro, Jonathan Pettibone, Nick Greenwood, Brandon League and Casey Coleman.
Stan Cliburn served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Baca | R | R | September 4, 1992 | 5'10" | 175 | Amarillo, TX US |
| Joe Beimel | L | L | April 19, 1977 | 6'3" | 205 | St. Marys, PA US |
| Conor Bierfeldt | R | R | April 2, 1991 | 6'2" | 220 | Brookfield, CT US |
| Steve Carrillo | R | R | June 3, 1987 | 6'0" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Casey Coleman | L | R | July 3, 1987 | 6'0" | 185 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Mike Crouse | R | R | November 22, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | New Westminster, BC CA |
| Brian Dupra | R | R | December 15, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Rochester, NY US |
| Eric Fornataro | R | R | January 2, 1988 | 6'2" | 230 | Houston, TX US |
| Brandon Fry | L | L | March 28, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Canton, OH US |
| Tsuyoshi Fujiwara | L | R | July 19, 1997 | 5'5" | 160 | |
| Shawn Gilblair | R | L | June 22, 1987 | 6'1" | 210 | Windham, CT US |
| Nick Greenwood | R | L | September 28, 1987 | 6'1" | 180 | Farmington, CT US |
| Jon Griffin | R | R | April 29, 1989 | 6'6" | 230 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Chris Hayes | R | R | February 5, 1983 | 6'2" | 177 | Chicago, IL US |
| Mike Hepple | R | R | June 5, 1990 | 6'5" | 235 | Hartford, CT US |
| Jordan Hinshaw | R | R | May 19, 1990 | 6'1" | 195 | |
| Jason Jarvis | R | R | October 1, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | Concord, CA US |
| Yusuke Kajimoto | S | R | December 18, 1983 | 5'10" | 165 | Osaka, Osaka JP |
| Paul Kronenfeld | L | R | September 27, 1991 | 6'3" | 225 | Greensboro, NC US |
| Brandon League | R | R | March 16, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Mike Lee | R | R | November 18, 1986 | 6'7" | 235 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Craig Maddox | L | R | April 10, 1985 | 5'11" | 205 | Locust Grove, GA US |
| Anthony Marzi | L | L | November 27, 1992 | 6'1" | 205 | Berlin, CT US |
| Jake McGuiggan | R | R | September 9, 1991 | 6'2" | 195 | |
| Nick Murphy | R | R | May 1, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | |
| Greg Nappo | L | L | August 25, 1988 | 5'10" | 195 | Madison, CT US |
| Jonathan Pettibone | L | R | July 19, 1990 | 6'5" | 230 | Placentia, CA US |
| Kevin Putkonen | L | L | April 4, 1988 | 6'0" | 205 | |
| Nate Roe | R | R | November 13, 1989 | 6'2" | 205 | Plainfield, NJ US |
| Jovan Rosa | R | R | October 26, 1987 | 6'3" | 235 | Santurce, PR |
| Brandon Shimo | R | R | September 8, 1990 | 6'2" | 180 | Jermyn, PA US |
| Kyle Simon | R | R | August 18, 1990 | 6'6" | 220 | Long Beach, CA US |
| James Skelton | L | R | October 28, 1985 | 5'11" | 165 | West Covina, CA US |
| Ivan Villaescusa | S | R | October 13, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora MX |
| Jamar Walton | L | R | January 5, 1986 | 6'4" | 195 | Emporia, VA 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.
