2008 Nationals Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 33-22
Finished 1st in the GCL's East Division
Manager: Bob Henley (33-22)
Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Ballpark: Space Coast Stadium
2008 Nationals StatisticsTeam Record: 33-22
Finished 1st in the GCL's East Division
Manager: Bob Henley (33-22)
Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Ballpark: Space Coast Stadium
Playoffs - Nationals 1 game, Twins 0
Finals - Phillies 2 games, Nationals 1
The Nationals of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2008 season with a record of 33 wins and 22 losses, finishing first in the league's East Division.
The Nationals topped the circuit with 319 runs. The team surrendered 253 runs. Carlos Alvarez accounted for 33 RBI and topped all regular batters by connecting at a .343 clip, while Marcos Frias recorded a 2.94 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2008 Nationals who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Elijah Dukes, Mike O'Connor, Johnny Estrada, Josh Smoker, Ian Desmond, Ryan Buchter, Aaron Boone, Destin Hood, Juan Jaime, Jake Smolinski, Adrián Nieto, Sandy León, Pokey Reese, Steve Lombardozzi, Lastings Milledge and Zack Segovia.
Bob Henley served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alvarez | S | R | November 25, 1985 | 5'11" | 175 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Miguel Aracena | L | L | March 30, 1987 | 6'2" | 165 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| Patrick Arnold | R | R | October 31, 1988 | 6'1" | 205 | Huntington, WV US |
| Garrett Bass | L | R | August 27, 1984 | 6'2" | 225 | Sugar Land, TX US |
| Christopher Blackwood | L | R | November 23, 1987 | 6'2" | 165 | Sewell, NJ US |
| Aaron Boone | R | R | March 9, 1973 | 6'2" | 190 | La Mesa, CA US |
| Ryan Buchter | L | L | February 13, 1987 | 6'4" | 232 | Reading, PA US |
| Vic Cegles | R | R | July 30, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | Bucks County, PA US |
| Frank Cruz | S | R | January 8, 1989 | 6'0" | 156 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Chris Curran | L | R | December 21, 1987 | 5'9" | 170 | Plymouth, NH US |
| Paul Demny | R | R | August 3, 1989 | 6'2" | 200 | East Bernard, TX US |
| Ian Desmond | R | R | September 20, 1985 | 6'3" | 220 | Sarasota, FL US |
| Clayton Dill | R | L | January 3, 1986 | 5'11" | 190 | Pine Bluff, AR US |
| Steve Doetsch | R | R | December 2, 1983 | 6'2" | 195 | Evanston, IL US |
| Elijah Dukes | R | R | June 26, 1984 | 6'2" | 225 | Homestead, FL US |
| Shane Erb | R | R | May 3, 1987 | 6'5" | 180 | Tampa, FL US |
| Johnny Estrada | S | R | June 27, 1976 | 5'11" | 209 | Hayward, CA US |
| Marcos Frias | R | R | December 19, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Los Llanos, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Danny Gil | R | R | March 28, 1985 | 6'3" | 195 | Miami, FL US |
| Bobby Hansen | L | L | December 17, 1989 | 6'6" | 235 | Helotes, TX US |
| Yan Carlos Hiciano | R | R | November 28, 1986 | 5'8" | 174 | Cayetano, DO |
| Graham Hicks | L | L | February 9, 1990 | 6'5" | 170 | Lakeland, FL US |
| J. R. Higley | R | R | June 21, 1988 | 6'3" | 210 | Folsom, CA US |
| Destin Hood | R | R | April 3, 1990 | 6'2" | 205 | Mobile, AL US |
| Juan Jaime | R | R | August 2, 1987 | 6'2" | 250 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Christopher Kelley | R | R | August 8, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Dan Killian | L | R | January 14, 1989 | 6'4" | 195 | Winfield, IL US |
| Ronnie Labrie | R | R | October 22, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | Vinton, VA US |
| Sandy León | S | R | March 13, 1989 | 5'10" | 225 | Maracaibo, Zuila VE |
| Steve Lombardozzi | S | R | September 20, 1988 | 6'0" | 195 | Fulton, MD US |
| Yhonson Lopez | L | L | October 27, 1988 | 6'1" | 160 | Cardora, VE |
| Jack McGeary | L | L | March 19, 1989 | 6'3" | 195 | Boston, MA US |
| Lastings Milledge | R | R | April 5, 1985 | 5'11" | 210 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Bryan Miller | R | R | July 15, 1986 | 6'0" | 195 | Stockton, CA US |
| Alex Morales | R | R | December 20, 1982 | 5'11" | 170 | Chicago, IL US |
| Brett Newsome | L | L | August 24, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | Palos Heights, IL US |
| Adrián Nieto | S | R | November 12, 1989 | 5'10" | 205 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Mike O'Connor | L | L | August 17, 1980 | 6'3" | 185 | Dallas, TX US |
| Juan Padron | R | R | February 14, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | |
| Wilfri Pena | R | R | May 2, 1987 | 6'0" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Derrick Phillips | R | R | September 21, 1990 | 6'3" | 220 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Ismael Ramirez | R | R | March 3, 1981 | 6'3" | 200 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
| J. P. Ramirez | L | L | September 29, 1989 | 5'10" | 185 | New Braunfels, TX US |
| Pokey Reese | R | R | June 10, 1973 | 5'11" | 180 | Columbia, SC US |
| Zack Segovia | R | R | April 11, 1983 | 6'2" | 245 | Dallas, TX US |
| Brett Sellers | R | R | February 13, 1986 | 6'4" | 165 | |
| Damian Silva | R | R | November 23, 1986 | 5'11" | 172 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| Mason Smith | R | R | November 8, 1985 | 6'5" | 225 | Columbia, SC US |
| Josh Smoker | L | L | November 26, 1988 | 6'1" | 232 | Calhoun, GA US |
| Jake Smolinski | R | R | February 9, 1989 | 5'11" | 210 | Rockford, IL US |
| Francisco Soriano | S | R | June 16, 1987 | 5'11" | 170 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Federico Tanco | R | R | April 15, 1986 | 5'11" | 180 | Cordoba, AR |
| Yeurys Tejeda | R | R | February 24, 1988 | 6'0" | 150 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Eduardo Urbina | R | R | September 24, 1987 | 6'2" | 200 | Guatire, Miranda VE |
| Jorge Urena | R | R | October 3, 1986 | 5'11" | 190 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Cory VanAllen | L | L | December 24, 1984 | 6'3" | 180 | Bakersfield, CA US |
