2008 Orioles Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 14-41
Finished 5th in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Jesus Alfaro (14-41)
Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Ballpark: Ed Smith Stadium
2008 Orioles StatisticsTeam Record: 14-41
Finished 5th in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Jesus Alfaro (14-41)
Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Ballpark: Ed Smith Stadium
The Orioles of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2008 season with a record of 14 wins and 41 losses, finishing fifth in the league's South Division.
The Orioles scored 212 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 311 runs. Garabez Rosa led all regular batters by connecting at a .330 clip, while Justin Moore recorded a 2.99 ERA, best among regular hurlers.
Players from the 2008 Orioles who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Chris Ray, Randor Bierd, L. J. Hoes, Xavier Avery, Pedro Beato and Cory Doyne.
Jesus Alfaro served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Achil | R | R | March 18, 1988 | 6'4" | 145 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Brent Allar | R | R | March 1, 1985 | 6'3" | 230 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Jorge Almanzar | R | R | July 25, 1986 | 6'2" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Brian Anderson | R | R | March 6, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | Castro Valley, CA US |
| Xavier Avery | L | L | January 1, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Luiyi Batista | R | R | April 22, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jesse Beal | S | R | July 12, 1990 | 6'6" | 210 | Washington, DC US |
| Pedro Beato | R | R | October 27, 1986 | 6'6" | 230 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Randor Bierd | R | R | March 14, 1984 | 6'4" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Kraig Binick | R | L | February 10, 1985 | 5'10" | 180 | Old Westbury, NY US |
| Bobby Bundy | R | R | January 13, 1990 | 6'2" | 215 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Omar Casamayor | S | R | November 3, 1986 | 5'11" | 170 | Palmira, VE |
| Edwin Cintron | S | R | June 29, 1990 | 5'11" | 175 | Arecibo, PR |
| Andrew Conklin | R | R | July 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | Federal Way, WA US |
| Donis De La Cruz | R | R | February 25, 1987 | 6'2" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jairo De La Cruz | R | R | July 15, 1987 | 6'3" | 183 | Nagua, Maria Trinidad Sanchez DO |
| Zach Dillon | L | R | May 18, 1983 | 5'10" | 210 | Des Moines, IA US |
| Cory Doyne | R | R | August 13, 1981 | 6'2" | 240 | Tampa, FL US |
| Vito Frabizio | R | R | June 28, 1989 | West Islip, NY US | ||
| Derek Gianakas | R | R | April 7, 1986 | 5'10" | 185 | Summit, NJ US |
| Michael Gioioso | R | R | February 14, 1985 | 6'0" | 190 | Emmitsburg, MD US |
| Grolmann Gonzalez | R | R | October 12, 1988 | 6'1" | 180 | Vicente Noble, Vicente Noble DO |
| Janensis Guerrero | R | R | May 21, 1989 | 6'0" | 170 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| L. J. Hoes | R | R | March 5, 1990 | 6'0" | 200 | Washington, DC US |
| Jose Kianes | S | L | May 1, 1987 | 6'2" | 182 | Stuart, FL US |
| Luis Lebron | R | R | March 15, 1985 | 6'1" | 180 | El Seibo, DO |
| Leonardo Madrigal | L | L | January 12, 1987 | 6'3" | 140 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Justin Martin | R | R | September 25, 1984 | 5'10" | 185 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL US |
| Francisco Mejia | R | R | February 27, 1986 | 6'1" | 150 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Edinho Meyer | R | R | February 7, 1988 | 6'2" | 170 | Willemstad, CW |
| Greg Miclat | S | R | July 23, 1987 | 5'8" | 180 | Chesapeake, VA US |
| Justin Moore | R | R | July 26, 1989 | 6'3" | 190 | Fredericksburg, VA US |
| Marcus Moore | R | R | June 1, 1984 | 6'4" | 180 | Ogden, UT US |
| Dennis Perez | S | R | July 30, 1988 | 5'11" | 185 | Arecibo, PR |
| Luis Ramirez | L | L | April 24, 1988 | 6'3" | 170 | Yamasa, Monte Plata DO |
| Chris Ray | R | R | January 12, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Tampa, FL US |
| Jean Carlos Reyes | R | R | June 22, 1987 | 6'1" | 150 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Dashenko Ricardo | R | R | March 1, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | Willemstad, CW |
| Larry Rivera | S | R | May 26, 1986 | 6'1" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Garabez Rosa | R | R | October 12, 1989 | 6'2" | 165 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Javier Santana | S | R | July 31, 1987 | 6'1" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Daurin Tavarez | R | R | February 8, 1989 | 6'6" | 200 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Sam Taveras | R | R | January 4, 1988 | 6'1" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Corey Thomas | R | R | September 23, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Tampa, FL US |
