2016 Princeton Rays Roster
Team Record: 38-29
Finished 2nd in the AL's East Division
Manager: Danny Sheaffer (38-29)
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Princeton, West Virginia
Ballpark: Hunnicutt Field
Attendance: 14,635, Avg. 457 in 32 home dates
Playoffs - Burlington Royals 2 games, Princeton Rays 1
The Princeton Rays of the Appalachian League ended the 2016 season with a record of 38 wins and 29 losses, finishing second in the league's East Division.
The Rays scored 363 runs and allowed 300 runs. Robbie Tenerowicz recorded 38 runs batted in. Bobby Melley led hitters with significant playing time by hitting .323. Willy Ortiz topped the team with 8 wins, while Ethan Clark recorded a 2.94 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2016 Princeton Rays who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Sam Long, Josh Lowe, René Pinto, Kenny Rosenberg and Jesús Sánchez.
Danny Sheaffer served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edrick Agosto | R | R | November 28, 1996 | 6'4" | 245 | Catano, PR |
| Pete Bayer | R | R | March 6, 1995 | 6'4" | 195 | Parker, CO US |
| Isaac Benard | L | R | January 2, 1996 | 5'10" | 225 | West Richland, WA US |
| Sandy Brito | R | R | July 19, 1996 | 6'2" | 170 | Sabana Grande de Boya, DO |
| Blake Butera | R | R | August 7, 1992 | 5'9" | 175 | Metairie, LA US |
| Eleardo Cabrera | L | R | November 8, 1995 | 5'11" | 195 | Guarenas, VE |
| Ryan Calloway | L | L | June 29, 1994 | 5'11" | 160 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Ethan Clark | R | R | October 26, 1994 | 6'5" | 235 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Devin Davis | R | R | February 14, 1997 | 6'3" | 215 | Valencia, CA US |
| Eric Diomartich | L | L | May 4, 1994 | 6'2" | 180 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Jose Disla | R | R | March 11, 1996 | 6'2" | 165 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte DO |
| Alex Estrella | L | L | September 12, 1993 | 5'11" | 170 | |
| Blake Grant-Parks | R | R | July 15, 1993 | 6'1" | 190 | Yuba City, CA US |
| Emilio Gustave | R | R | January 26, 1995 | 6'2" | 200 | La Romana, DO |
| Reign Letkeman | L | R | May 12, 1995 | 6'3" | 180 | Red Deer, AB CA |
| Resly Linares | L | L | December 11, 1997 | 6'2" | 170 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| Sam Long | L | L | July 8, 1995 | 6'1" | 185 | Fair Oaks, CA US |
| Hector Lopez | R | R | June 10, 1995 | 6'4" | 190 | San Joaquin, Carabobo VE |
| Rafelin Lorenzo | R | R | January 15, 1997 | 6'2" | 200 | Bonao, DO |
| Josh Lowe | L | R | February 2, 1998 | 6'4" | 205 | Marietta, GA US |
| Brian McAfee | R | R | September 30, 1992 | 6'3" | 210 | Kirkland, WA US |
| Bobby Melley | L | R | April 10, 1994 | 6'3" | 230 | Barnstable, MA US |
| Dalton Moats | L | L | May 24, 1995 | 6'3" | 210 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Willy Ortiz | R | R | July 20, 1995 | 6'1" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| René Pinto | R | R | November 2, 1996 | 5'11" | 195 | Maracay, VE |
| Jean Ramirez | R | R | April 27, 1993 | 6'0" | 210 | Bayamon, PR |
| Reimin Ramos | R | R | April 27, 1996 | 6'1" | 190 | Miches, DO |
| Juan Rodriguez | R | R | February 13, 1997 | 6'0" | 175 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
| Oscar Rojas | R | R | July 5, 1996 | 5'11" | 165 | Cupira, Miranda VE |
| Orlando Romero | R | R | September 26, 1996 | 6'0" | 211 | Cumana, VE |
| Adrian Rondon | R | R | July 7, 1998 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Kenny Rosenberg | L | L | July 9, 1995 | 6'1" | 195 | Mill Valley, CA US |
| Jesús Sánchez | L | R | October 7, 1997 | 6'3" | 230 | Higuey, DO |
| Trek Stemp | R | R | July 20, 1993 | 5'10" | 170 | Richland, WA US |
| Austin Sweet | R | R | September 21, 1993 | 6'5" | 245 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Deion Tansel | R | R | June 4, 1994 | 5'8" | 155 | Toledo, OH US |
| Robbie Tenerowicz | R | R | January 6, 1995 | 6'1" | 185 | Moraga, CA US |
| Mikey York | R | R | February 24, 1996 | 6'2" | 190 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Bryce Zak | R | R | November 1, 1991 | 6'3" | 210 | San Angelo, TX 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.
