2009 Nationals Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 36-19
Finished 2nd in the GCL's East Division
Manager: Bob Henley (36-19)
Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Ballpark: Space Coast Stadium
2009 Nationals StatisticsTeam Record: 36-19
Finished 2nd in the GCL's East Division
Manager: Bob Henley (36-19)
Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Ballpark: Space Coast Stadium
Playoffs - Nationals 1 game, Twins 0
Finals - Nationals 2 games, Marlins 0
The Nationals of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2009 season with a record of 36 wins and 19 losses, finishing second in the league's East Division.
The Nationals scored 334 runs, most in the league. The team conceded 248 runs. Brett Newsome drove in 35 runs. Eury Pérez led all regular batters by connecting at a .381 clip.
Members of the 2009 Nationals who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Destin Hood, Roger Bernadina, Eury Pérez, Adrián Nieto, Adrián Sánchez, Taylor Jordan, Dmitri Young, Lastings Milledge, Freddie Bynum, A. J. Morris and Josh Smoker.
Bob Henley served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Applebee | L | L | May 17, 1988 | 6'3" | 195 | Claremont, CA US |
| Roger Bernadina | L | L | June 12, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Willemstad, CW |
| Kyle Breault | R | R | October 5, 1990 | 6'1" | 160 | , US |
| Freddie Bynum | L | R | March 15, 1980 | 6'1" | 185 | Wilson, NC US |
| Dustin Crane | R | R | August 13, 1986 | 6'2" | 195 | Gaylesville, AL US |
| Justino Cuevas | R | R | November 30, 1988 | 5'10" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Ruben De La Rosa | R | R | April 2, 1987 | 5'9" | 165 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Stephen Englund | R | R | June 6, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Wilson Eusebio | R | R | August 20, 1988 | 6'0" | 170 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Bobby Hansen | L | L | December 17, 1989 | 6'6" | 235 | Helotes, TX US |
| Graham Hicks | L | L | February 9, 1990 | 6'5" | 170 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Destin Hood | R | R | April 3, 1990 | 6'2" | 205 | Mobile, AL US |
| Chad Jenkins | L | L | March 12, 1988 | 6'4" | 205 | Newark, DE US |
| Hendry Jimenez | S | R | December 30, 1989 | 5'10" | 160 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Taylor Jordan | R | R | January 17, 1989 | 6'5" | 210 | Merritt Island, FL US |
| Brandon King | R | R | November 14, 1990 | 6'4" | 235 | Martinsburg, WV US |
| Stephen King | R | R | October 2, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | Orlando, FL US |
| Kelvin Lopez | R | R | January 22, 1990 | 6'1" | 150 | Vega Baja, PR |
| Ricardo Martinez | R | R | November 27, 1988 | 6'0" | 175 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Shane McCatty | R | R | May 18, 1987 | 6'3" | 205 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Wanel Mesa | R | R | January 15, 1987 | 6'3" | 190 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Lastings Milledge | R | R | April 5, 1985 | 5'11" | 210 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Angelberth Montilla | R | R | April 11, 1989 | 6'1" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| A. J. Morris | R | R | December 1, 1986 | 6'2" | 195 | Humble, TX US |
| Ricardo Nanita | L | L | June 12, 1981 | 6'1" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| 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 |
| Ironel Paez | R | R | July 28, 1990 | 6'1" | 165 | Constanza, DO |
| Hassan Peña | R | R | March 25, 1985 | 6'2" | 210 | La Habana, CU |
| Wilfri Pena | R | R | May 2, 1987 | 6'0" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Eury Pérez | R | R | May 30, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | San Luis, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Julio Perez | R | R | October 26, 1987 | 5'11" | 165 | Maturin, Monagas VE |
| Roberto Perez | R | R | April 4, 1991 | 6'1" | 180 | San Juan, PR |
| Derrick Phillips | R | R | September 21, 1990 | 6'3" | 220 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Alexander Romero | R | R | January 3, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Daniel Rosenbaum | R | L | October 10, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Loveland, OH US |
| Adrián Sánchez | R | R | August 16, 1990 | 6'0" | 216 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| John Santiago | R | R | October 10, 1988 | 6'0" | 185 | Toa Baja, PR |
| Josh Smoker | L | L | November 26, 1988 | 6'1" | 232 | Calhoun, GA US |
| Chris Solis | R | R | January 22, 1986 | 6'2" | 215 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Matt Swynenberg | R | R | February 16, 1989 | 6'5" | 215 | Davenport, IA US |
| Jose Taveras | L | L | November 10, 1987 | 6'5" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Yeurys Tejeda | R | R | February 24, 1988 | 6'0" | 150 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Jesus Valdez | R | R | November 2, 1984 | 6'2" | 170 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Naoya Washiya | L | R | October 3, 1988 | 6'1" | 160 | Indio, CA US |
| Dean Weaver | R | R | May 17, 1988 | 6'4" | 207 | Douglasville, GA US |
| Colton Willems | R | R | July 30, 1988 | 6'4" | 175 | Fort Pierce, FL US |
| Rob Wort | R | R | February 7, 1989 | 6'1" | 155 | St. Charles, MO US |
| Dmitri Young | S | R | October 11, 1973 | 6'2" | 295 | Vicksburg, MS US |
