2016 Omaha Storm Chasers Roster
Team Record: 58-82
Finished 4th in the PCL's North Division of the American Conference
Manager: Brian Poldberg (58-82)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Ballpark: Werner Park
Attendance: 356,135, Avg. 5,315 in 67 home dates
The Omaha Storm Chasers of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2016 season with a record of 58 wins and 82 losses, finishing fourth in the league's North Division of the American Conference.
The Storm Chasers scored 625 runs and surrendered 713 runs. Jorge Bonifacio paced Omaha with 19 home runs, and Hunter Dozier walloped 15 or more, too. Jorge Bonifacio accounted for 86 RBI. Hunter Dozier led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .294 clip. John Lannan topped the team with 7 wins, while Jonathan Dziedzic earned a 4.05 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2016 Omaha Storm Chasers who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Scott Alexander, Miguel Almonte, Clint Barmes, Joe Beimel, Jorge Bonifacio, Billy Burns, Lorenzo Cain, Orlando Calixte, Dusty Coleman, Christian Colón, Tony Cruz, Cheslor Cuthbert, Wade Davis, Cody Decker, Hunter Dozier, Brian Duensing, Jarrod Dyson, Brett Eibner, Irving Falu, Luke Farrell, Brian Flynn, Rey Fuentes, Dillon Gee, Alex Gordon, David Huff, Jakob Junis, John Lannan, José Martínez, Kevin McCarthy, Kris Medlen, Whit Merrifield, Alec Mills, Mike Minor, Adalberto Mondesí, Clayton Mortensen, Peter Moylan, Edward Mujica, Daniel Nava, Tyler Olson, Brooks Pounders, Travis Snider, Bubba Starling, Nick Tepesch, Steven Tolleson, Ramón Torres and Jason Vargas.
Brian Poldberg served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Alexander | L | L | July 10, 1989 | 6'2" | 195 | Santa Rosa, CA US |
| Miguel Almonte | R | R | April 4, 1993 | 6'1" | 210 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Clint Barmes | R | R | March 6, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Vincennes, IN US |
| Evan Beal | R | R | August 2, 1993 | 6'5" | 195 | Fairfax Station, VA US |
| Joe Beimel | L | L | April 19, 1977 | 6'3" | 205 | St. Marys, PA US |
| Christian Binford | R | R | December 20, 1992 | 6'6" | 215 | Boynton Beach, FL US |
| Jorge Bonifacio | R | R | June 4, 1993 | 6'1" | 225 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Billy Burns | S | R | August 30, 1989 | 5'9" | 170 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Lorenzo Cain | R | R | April 13, 1986 | 6'2" | 205 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Orlando Calixte | R | R | February 3, 1992 | 6'0" | 183 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Yender Cáramo | R | R | August 25, 1991 | 6'0" | 175 | San Felix, VE |
| Dusty Coleman | R | R | April 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 205 | Sioux Falls, SD US |
| Christian Colón | R | R | May 14, 1989 | 5'10" | 195 | Cayey, PR |
| Tony Cruz | R | R | August 18, 1986 | 5'11" | 215 | Palm Beach, FL US |
| 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 |
| Wade Davis | R | R | September 7, 1985 | 6'5" | 227 | Lake Wales, FL US |
| Allan de San Miguel | R | R | February 1, 1988 | 5'9" | 205 | Perth, Western Australia AU |
| Cody Decker | R | R | January 17, 1987 | 5'11" | 218 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Carlos Diaz | R | R | November 15, 1992 | 5'8" | 145 | La Victoria, Carabobo VE |
| Brandon Downes | R | R | September 29, 1992 | 6'3" | 195 | South Plainfield, NJ US |
| Hunter Dozier | R | R | August 22, 1991 | 6'4" | 220 | Wichita Falls, TX US |
| Brian Duensing | L | L | February 22, 1983 | 6'0" | 200 | Marysville, KS US |
| Jarrod Dyson | L | R | August 15, 1984 | 5'9" | 165 | McComb, MS US |
| Jonathan Dziedzic | R | L | February 4, 1991 | 6'1" | 190 | Humble, TX US |
| Andrew Edwards | R | R | October 7, 1991 | 6'6" | 265 | Gilbertsville, KY US |
| Brett Eibner | R | R | December 2, 1988 | 6'4" | 215 | The Woodlands, TX US |
| Zane Evans | R | R | November 29, 1991 | 6'2" | 225 | Newnan, GA US |
| Irving Falu | S | R | June 6, 1983 | 5'9" | 185 | Hato Rey, PR |
| Luke Farrell | L | R | June 7, 1991 | 6'6" | 210 | Westlake, OH US |
| Brian Flynn | L | L | April 19, 1990 | 6'7" | 255 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Angel Franco | S | R | May 23, 1990 | 5'10" | 155 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Balbino Fuenmayor | R | R | November 26, 1989 | 6'3" | 230 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Rey Fuentes | L | L | February 12, 1991 | 6'0" | 160 | Orlando, FL US |
| Dillon Gee | R | R | April 28, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Cleburne, TX US |
| Alex Gordon | L | R | February 10, 1984 | 6'1" | 225 | Lincoln, NE US |
| David Huff | S | L | August 22, 1984 | 6'1" | 210 | Huntington Beach, CA US |
| Jakob Junis | R | R | September 16, 1992 | 6'2" | 225 | Rock Falls, IL US |
| John Lannan | L | L | September 27, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Long Beach, NY US |
| José Martínez | R | R | July 25, 1988 | 6'6" | 215 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Kevin McCarthy | R | R | February 22, 1992 | 6'3" | 215 | Rockville Centre, NY US |
| Kris Medlen | S | R | October 7, 1985 | 5'10" | 190 | Artesia, CA US |
| Whit Merrifield | R | R | January 24, 1989 | 6'0" | 195 | Florence, SC US |
| Alec Mills | R | R | November 30, 1991 | 6'4" | 190 | Clarksville, TN US |
| Mike Minor | R | L | December 26, 1987 | 6'4" | 210 | Chapel Hill, TN US |
| Adalberto Mondesí | S | R | July 27, 1995 | 6'1" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| 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 |
| Peter Moylan | R | R | December 2, 1978 | 6'3" | 220 | Attadale, Western Australia AU |
| Edward Mujica | R | R | May 10, 1984 | 6'3" | 220 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Matt Murray | R | R | December 28, 1989 | 6'3" | 240 | Spring City, PA US |
| Daniel Nava | S | L | February 22, 1983 | 5'10" | 195 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Aroni Nina | R | R | April 9, 1990 | 6'4" | 180 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Tyler Olson | R | L | October 2, 1989 | 6'3" | 205 | Spokane, WA US |
| Robert Pehl | R | R | September 23, 1992 | 6'1" | 205 | Chehalis, WA US |
| Mark Peterson | R | R | September 7, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | Raleigh, NC US |
| Brooks Pounders | R | R | September 26, 1990 | 6'5" | 265 | Temecula, CA US |
| Benino Pruneda | R | R | August 8, 1988 | 5'9" | 170 | Houston, TX US |
| Travis Snider | L | L | February 2, 1988 | 6'0" | 235 | Kirkland, WA US |
| Bubba Starling | R | R | August 3, 1992 | 6'4" | 215 | Gardner, KS US |
| Nick Tepesch | R | R | October 12, 1988 | 6'4" | 240 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Steven Tolleson | R | R | November 1, 1983 | 5'11" | 185 | Spartanburg, SC US |
| Ramón Torres | S | R | January 22, 1993 | 5'11" | 190 | Moncion, Santiago Rodriguez DO |
| Jason Vargas | L | L | February 2, 1983 | 6'0" | 215 | Apple Valley, CA US |
| Luis Villegas | R | R | December 2, 1992 | 5'10" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
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.
