2012 Omaha Storm Chasers Roster
Team Record: 83-61
Finished 1st in the PCL's North Division of the American Conference
Manager: Mike Jirschele (83-61)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Ballpark: Werner Park
Attendance: 415,650, Avg. 5,938 in 70 home dates
Playoffs - Omaha Storm Chasers 3 games, Albuquerque Isotopes 2
Finals - Reno Aces 3 games, Omaha Storm Chasers 1
The Omaha Storm Chasers of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2012 season with a record of 83 wins and 61 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division of the American Conference.
The Storm Chasers plated 796 runs and allowed 681 runs. Wil Myers paced Omaha with 24 home runs, while Max Ramirez and Anthony Seratelli walloped 20 or more, too. Wil Myers recorded 79 runs batted in. Tony Abreu led all regular batters by connecting at a .322 clip. Ryan Verdugo topped the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 3.77 ERA, tops among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2012 Omaha Storm Chasers who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Ryan Verdugo, Everett Teaford, Doug Davis, Johnny Giavotella, Chris Getz, Irving Falu, Terry Evans, Jarrod Dyson, Chris Dwyer, Roman Colon, Louis Coleman, Christian Colon, Tony Abreu, Nathan Adcock, Cody Clark, Francisley Bueno, Lorenzo Cain, Jason Bourgeois, Yuniesky Betancourt, Wil Myers, Rey Navarro, Michael Mariot, Mitch Maier, Justin Marks, Vin Mazzaro, Jake Odorizzi, Sean O'Sullivan, Adam Moore, Mike Montgomery, David Lough, Will Smith, Derrick Robinson, Clint Robinson, Jamie Romak, Jonathan Sanchez, Max Ramirez, Salvador Perez, Blaine Hardy, Jeremy Jeffress, Donnie Joseph, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Tommy Hottovy and J. C. Gutierrez.
Mike Jirschele served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Abreu | S | R | November 13, 1984 | 5'10" | 200 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Nathan Adcock | R | R | February 25, 1988 | 6'4" | 235 | Elizabethtown, KY US |
| Yuniesky Betancourt | R | R | January 31, 1982 | 5'10" | 205 | Santa Clara, Villa Clara CU |
| Jason Bourgeois | R | R | January 4, 1982 | 5'9" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Francisley Bueno | L | L | March 5, 1981 | 5'11" | 205 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Lorenzo Cain | R | R | April 13, 1986 | 6'2" | 205 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Cody Clark | R | R | September 14, 1981 | 6'3" | 200 | Fayetteville, AR US |
| Louis Coleman | R | R | April 4, 1986 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenwood, MS US |
| Christian Colon | R | R | May 14, 1989 | 5'10" | 195 | Cayey, PR |
| Roman Colon | R | R | August 13, 1979 | 6'5" | 245 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Doug Davis | R | L | September 21, 1975 | 6'4" | 215 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Chris Dwyer | R | L | April 10, 1988 | 6'3" | 210 | Boston, MA US |
| Jarrod Dyson | L | R | August 15, 1984 | 5'9" | 165 | McComb, MS US |
| Ryan Eigsti | R | R | August 24, 1985 | 6'1" | 205 | Peoria, IL US |
| Terry Evans | R | R | January 19, 1982 | 6'4" | 210 | Dublin, GA US |
| Irving Falu | S | R | June 6, 1983 | 5'9" | 185 | Hato Rey, PR |
| Chris Getz | L | R | August 30, 1983 | 6'0" | 185 | Southfield, MI US |
| Johnny Giavotella | R | R | July 10, 1987 | 5'8" | 185 | Metairie, LA US |
| J. C. Gutierrez | R | R | July 14, 1983 | 6'3" | 245 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Blaine Hardy | L | L | March 14, 1987 | 6'2" | 218 | Seattle, WA US |
| Ethan Hollingsworth | R | R | May 4, 1987 | 6'2" | 200 | Joliet, IL US |
| Tommy Hottovy | L | L | July 9, 1981 | 6'1" | 205 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Jeremy Jeffress | R | R | September 21, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | South Boston, VA US |
| Donnie Joseph | L | L | November 1, 1987 | 6'3" | 190 | San Marcos, TX US |
| Kevin Kouzmanoff | R | R | July 25, 1981 | 6'1" | 210 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| David Lough | L | L | January 20, 1986 | 5'10" | 175 | Akron, OH US |
| Mitch Maier | L | R | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Petoskey, MI US |
| Michael Mariot | R | R | October 20, 1988 | 6'0" | 190 | West Hills, CA US |
| Justin Marks | L | L | January 12, 1988 | 6'3" | 205 | Owensboro, KY US |
| Vin Mazzaro | R | R | September 27, 1986 | 6'2" | 220 | Hackensack, NJ US |
| Kurt Mertins | R | R | April 22, 1986 | 5'10" | 188 | Yorba Linda, CA US |
| Mike Montgomery | L | L | July 1, 1989 | 6'5" | 215 | Valencia, CA US |
| Adam Moore | R | R | May 8, 1984 | 6'3" | 220 | Longview, TX US |
| Wil Myers | R | R | December 10, 1990 | 6'3" | 205 | Thomasville, NC US |
| Rey Navarro | S | R | December 22, 1989 | 5'10" | 185 | Caguas, PR |
| Sean O'Sullivan | R | R | September 1, 1987 | 6'1" | 245 | San Diego, CA US |
| Jake Odorizzi | R | R | March 27, 1990 | 6'2" | 190 | Breese, IL US |
| Salvador Perez | R | R | May 10, 1990 | 6'4" | 240 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Max Ramirez | R | R | October 11, 1984 | 5'11" | 220 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Clint Robinson | L | L | February 16, 1985 | 6'5" | 240 | Jefferson City, MO US |
| Derrick Robinson | S | L | September 28, 1987 | 5'11" | 190 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Jamie Romak | R | R | September 30, 1985 | 6'3" | 226 | London, ON CA |
| Jonathan Sanchez | L | L | November 19, 1982 | 6'0" | 200 | Mayaguez, PR |
| Anthony Seratelli | S | R | February 27, 1983 | 5'10" | 190 | Edison, NJ US |
| Brandon Sisk | L | L | July 13, 1985 | 6'2" | 220 | Palestine, TX US |
| Will Smith | R | L | July 10, 1989 | 6'5" | 248 | Newnan, GA US |
| Everett Teaford | L | L | May 15, 1984 | 6'0" | 160 | Alpharetta, GA US |
| Ryan Verdugo | L | L | April 10, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | Pasadena, CA 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.
