2014 Omaha Storm Chasers Roster
Team Record: 76-67
Finished 1st in the PCL's North Division of the American Conference
Manager: Brian Poldberg (76-67)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Ballpark: Werner Park
Attendance: 393,946, Avg. 5,628 in 70 home dates
Playoffs - Omaha Storm Chasers 3 games, Memphis Redbirds 1
Finals - Omaha Storm Chasers 3 games, Reno Aces 2
The Omaha Storm Chasers of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2014 season with a record of 76 wins and 67 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division of the American Conference.
The Storm Chasers scored 711 runs and yielded 665 runs. Carlos Peguero walloped 30 home runs for Omaha, while Francisco Peña and Matt Fields swatted 15 or more, too. Matt Fields drove in 81 runs. Johnny Giavotella topped all regular batters by connecting at a .308 clip. Aaron Brooks led the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 3.88 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2014 Omaha Storm Chasers who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Sam Selman, Ramón Troncoso, Joe Saunders, Jimmy Paredes, Omar Infante, Eric Hosmer, John Lamb, Michael Mariot, Lorenzo Cain, Johnny Giavotella, Louis Coleman, Tim Collins, Justin Maxwell, Jason Donald, Aaron Brooks, Mike Moustakas, Brian Bocock, Clayton Mortensen, Wilking Rodríguez, Danny Duffy, Liam Hendriks, Andrew Triggs, Juan Graterol, P. J. Walters, Pedro Ciriaco, Jason Adam, Terrance Gore, Christian Colón, Francisley Bueno, Gorkys Hernández, Brett Hayes, Carlos Peguero, Francisco Peña, Cory Wade, Donnie Joseph, Jesús Flores, Ryan Verdugo, Cheslor Cuthbert, Scott Alexander, Paul Janish, Brett Eibner, Kameron Loe, Bruce Chen, Buddy Baumann, Justin Marks, Whit Merrifield, Melky Mesa, Spencer Patton, Sugar Ray Marimón, Danny Valencia, Brett Tomko, Paulo Orlando, Blake Wood, Casey Coleman and Chris Dwyer.
Brian Poldberg served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Adam | R | R | August 4, 1991 | 6'4" | 225 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Scott Alexander | L | L | July 10, 1989 | 6'2" | 195 | Santa Rosa, CA US |
| Buddy Baumann | L | L | December 9, 1987 | 5'11" | 198 | Chicago, IL US |
| Christian Binford | R | R | December 20, 1992 | 6'6" | 215 | Boynton Beach, FL US |
| Brian Bocock | R | R | March 9, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | Harrisonburg, VA US |
| Aaron Brooks | R | R | April 27, 1990 | 6'4" | 230 | Montclair, CA 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 |
| Bruce Chen | L | L | June 19, 1977 | 6'2" | 215 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Pedro Ciriaco | R | R | September 27, 1985 | 6'0" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Casey Coleman | L | R | July 3, 1987 | 6'0" | 185 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Louis Coleman | R | R | April 4, 1986 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenwood, MS US |
| Tim Collins | L | L | August 21, 1989 | 5'7" | 170 | Worcester, MA US |
| Christian Colón | R | R | May 14, 1989 | 5'10" | 195 | Cayey, PR |
| Malcom Culver | R | R | February 9, 1990 | 6'1" | 205 | Palmdale, CA US |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | R | R | November 16, 1992 | 6'1" | 210 | Corn Island, NI |
| Logan Davis | L | R | August 23, 1991 | 6'2" | 175 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Jason Donald | R | R | September 4, 1984 | 6'1" | 195 | Fresno, CA US |
| Danny Duffy | L | L | December 21, 1988 | 6'3" | 205 | Goleta, CA US |
| Chris Dwyer | R | L | April 10, 1988 | 6'3" | 210 | Boston, MA US |
| Brett Eibner | R | R | December 2, 1988 | 6'4" | 215 | The Woodlands, TX US |
| Andy Ferguson | R | R | September 2, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | Benton, AR US |
| Matt Fields | S | R | July 8, 1985 | 6'5" | 235 | Seattle, WA US |
| Brian Fletcher | R | R | October 26, 1988 | 6'0" | 195 | Fayetteville, GA US |
| Jesús Flores | R | R | October 26, 1984 | 6'1" | 210 | Carupano, Sucre VE |
| Johnny Giavotella | R | R | July 10, 1987 | 5'8" | 185 | Metairie, LA US |
| Terrance Gore | R | R | June 8, 1991 | 5'7" | 165 | Macon, GA US |
| Juan Graterol | R | R | February 14, 1989 | 6'1" | 205 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Brett Hayes | R | R | February 13, 1984 | 6'1" | 210 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Liam Hendriks | R | R | February 10, 1989 | 6'0" | 225 | Perth, Western Australia AU |
| Gorkys Hernández | R | R | September 7, 1987 | 6'1" | 196 | Guiria, Sucre VE |
| Eric Hosmer | L | L | October 24, 1989 | 6'4" | 225 | South Miami, FL US |
| Omar Infante | R | R | December 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 195 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Paul Janish | R | R | October 12, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Donnie Joseph | L | L | November 1, 1987 | 6'3" | 190 | San Marcos, TX US |
| John Lamb | L | L | July 10, 1990 | 6'4" | 205 | La Palma, CA US |
| Kameron Loe | R | R | September 10, 1981 | 6'8" | 245 | Simi Valley, CA US |
| Beau Maggi | L | R | November 11, 1990 | 6'1" | 208 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Sugar Ray Marimón | R | R | September 30, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| 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 |
| Justin Maxwell | R | R | November 6, 1983 | 6'4" | 225 | Olney, MD US |
| Whit Merrifield | R | R | January 24, 1989 | 6'0" | 195 | Florence, SC US |
| Melky Mesa | R | R | January 31, 1987 | 6'1" | 200 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| Parker Morin | L | R | July 2, 1991 | 6'0" | 195 | Richmond, VA US |
| Clayton Mortensen | R | R | April 10, 1985 | 6'4" | 185 | Rexburg, ID US |
| Mike Moustakas | L | R | September 11, 1988 | 6'0" | 225 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Paulo Orlando | R | R | November 1, 1985 | 6'2" | 215 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BR |
| Jimmy Paredes | S | R | November 25, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| Spencer Patton | R | R | February 20, 1988 | 6'1" | 200 | Urbana, IL US |
| Carlos Peguero | L | L | February 22, 1987 | 6'5" | 260 | Hondo Valle, Elias Pina DO |
| Francisco Peña | R | R | October 12, 1989 | 6'2" | 230 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Wilking Rodríguez | R | R | March 2, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Joe Saunders | L | L | June 16, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Sam Selman | R | L | November 14, 1990 | 6'3" | 190 | Austin, TX US |
| Brett Tomko | R | R | April 7, 1973 | 6'4" | 220 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Andrew Triggs | R | R | March 16, 1989 | 6'4" | 223 | Nashville, TN US |
| Ramón Troncoso | R | R | February 16, 1983 | 6'2" | 215 | San Jose de Ocoa, Peravia DO |
| Danny Valencia | R | R | September 19, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Miami, FL US |
| Ryan Verdugo | L | L | April 10, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Cory Wade | R | R | May 28, 1983 | 6'2" | 185 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| P. J. Walters | R | R | March 12, 1985 | 6'4" | 215 | Dothan, AL US |
| Blake Wood | R | R | August 8, 1985 | 6'5" | 233 | Atlanta, GA 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.
