2017 Reno Aces Roster
Team Record: 80-62
Finished 1st in the PCL's North Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Jerry Narron (80-62)
Affiliation: Arizona Diamondbacks
Location: Reno, Nevada
Ballpark: Aces Ballpark
Attendance: 347,502, Avg. 4,894 in 71 home dates
Playoffs - El Paso Chihuahuas 3 games, Reno Aces 0
The Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2017 season with a record of 80 wins and 62 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Aces paced the circuit with 858 runs. Reno allowed 782 runs. Christian Walker walloped 32 home runs for the team, while Oswaldo Arcia and Zach Borenstein swatted 15 or more, too. Christian Walker accounted for 114 RBI. Ildemaro Vargas topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .312 clip. Erik Davis, Eric Jokisch, Anthony Banda and Frank Duncan led the team with 8 wins each, and Eric Jokisch recorded a 4.23 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2017 Reno Aces who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Matt Koch, Louis Coleman, Hank Conger, James Sherfy, Ketel Marte, Erik Davis, Taylor Clarke, Eric Jokisch, Nick Ahmed, Braden Shipley, Jake Barrett, Silvino Bracho, Enrique Burgos, Willians Astudillo, Carlos Rivero, Zack Godley, Grégor Blanco, Christian Walker, Rey Fuentes, Aaron Laffey, Brian Matusz, Rubby De La Rosa, Emilio Bonifácio, T. J. McFarland, Michael Pérez, Jake Buchanan, AJ Pollock, Anthony Banda, David Carpenter, J. R. Murphy, Tony Renda, Joey Krehbiel, Matt Stites, Ildemaro Vargas, Kristopher Negrón, Jack Reinheimer, Jeremy Hazelbaker, Joel Payamps, J. J. Hoover, Sócrates Brito, Oswaldo Arcia and Keyvius Sampson.
Jerry Narron served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andury Acevedo | R | R | August 23, 1990 | 6'4" | 235 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Nick Ahmed | R | R | March 15, 1990 | 6'2" | 195 | Springfield, MA US |
| Oswaldo Arcia | L | R | May 9, 1991 | 6'0" | 225 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Willians Astudillo | R | R | October 14, 1991 | 5'9" | 225 | Barcelona, Anzoategui VE |
| Tyler Badamo | R | R | August 8, 1992 | 6'1" | 220 | Mount Sinai, NY US |
| Nick Baker | R | R | August 2, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | La Quinta, CA US |
| Anthony Banda | L | L | August 10, 1993 | 6'2" | 225 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Jake Barrett | R | R | July 22, 1991 | 6'2" | 240 | Upland, CA US |
| Anfernee Benitez | R | L | July 24, 1995 | 6'1" | 180 | Aguadulce, PA |
| Grégor Blanco | L | L | December 24, 1983 | 5'10" | 187 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Emilio Bonifácio | S | R | April 23, 1985 | 5'10" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Zach Borenstein | L | R | July 23, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Silvino Bracho | R | R | July 17, 1992 | 5'10" | 190 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| J. R. Bradley | R | R | June 9, 1992 | 6'3" | 185 | South Charleston, WV US |
| Sócrates Brito | L | L | September 6, 1992 | 6'2" | 220 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Jake Buchanan | R | R | September 24, 1989 | 6'0" | 232 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Enrique Burgos | R | R | November 23, 1990 | 6'4" | 250 | Panama, Panama PA |
| David Carpenter | R | R | July 15, 1985 | 6'3" | 250 | Morgantown, WV US |
| Taylor Clarke | R | R | May 13, 1993 | 6'4" | 200 | Ashburn, VA US |
| Louis Coleman | R | R | April 4, 1986 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenwood, MS US |
| Hank Conger | S | R | January 29, 1988 | 6'2" | 220 | Federal Way, WA US |
| Erik Davis | R | R | October 8, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | San Jose, CA US |
| Rubby De La Rosa | R | R | March 4, 1989 | 6'0" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Frank Duncan | R | R | January 30, 1992 | 6'4" | 215 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Kaleb Fleck | R | R | January 24, 1989 | 6'2" | 215 | Altoona, PA US |
| Rudy Flores | L | R | December 12, 1990 | 6'3" | 200 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Angel Franco | S | R | May 23, 1990 | 5'10" | 155 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Ronnie Freeman | R | R | January 8, 1991 | 6'1" | 190 | Lawrenceville, GA US |
| Vladimir Frias | S | R | September 6, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Los Alcanzzas, DO |
| Rey Fuentes | L | L | February 12, 1991 | 6'0" | 160 | Orlando, FL US |
| Daniel Gibson | R | L | October 16, 1991 | 6'3" | 215 | Lutz, FL US |
| Zack Godley | R | R | April 21, 1990 | 6'3" | 240 | Bamberg, SC US |
| Connor Grey | L | R | May 6, 1994 | 6'0" | 180 | Frewsburg, NY US |
| Brooks Hall | R | R | June 26, 1990 | 6'5" | 235 | Anderson, SC US |
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | L | R | August 14, 1987 | 6'3" | 190 | Muncie, IN US |
| J. J. Hoover | R | R | August 13, 1987 | 6'3" | 240 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Stewart Ijames | L | R | August 21, 1988 | 6'0" | 220 | Owensboro, KY US |
| Eric Jokisch | R | L | July 29, 1989 | 6'2" | 205 | Springfield, IL US |
| Matt Koch | L | R | November 2, 1990 | 6'3" | 215 | Cherokee, IA US |
| Joey Krehbiel | R | R | December 20, 1992 | 6'2" | 185 | Seminole, FL US |
| Aaron Laffey | L | L | April 15, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Cumberland, MD US |
| Keegan Long | R | R | August 27, 1993 | 6'2" | 190 | Edon, OH US |
| Ketel Marte | S | R | October 12, 1993 | 6'1" | 165 | Nizao, Peravia DO |
| Evan Marzilli | L | L | March 13, 1991 | 6'0" | 185 | Fall River, MA US |
| Brian Matusz | L | L | February 11, 1987 | 6'5" | 190 | Grand Junction, CO US |
| T. J. McFarland | L | L | June 8, 1989 | 6'3" | 220 | Palos Hills, IL US |
| Kevin Medrano | L | R | May 21, 1990 | 6'1" | 155 | Lee's Summit, MO US |
| Jared Miller | L | L | August 21, 1993 | 6'7" | 240 | Avon, IN US |
| Drew Muren | L | R | November 22, 1988 | 6'6" | 225 | Poway, CA US |
| J. R. Murphy | R | R | May 13, 1991 | 5'11" | 205 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Yuhei Nakaushiro | L | L | September 17, 1989 | 6'0" | 160 | Izumisano, JP |
| Kristopher Negrón | R | R | February 1, 1986 | 6'0" | 190 | Willingboro, NJ US |
| Joel Payamps | R | R | April 7, 1994 | 6'2" | 200 | Santiago, DO |
| Michael Pérez | L | R | August 7, 1992 | 5'10" | 195 | Catano, PR |
| Ivan Piñeyro | R | R | September 29, 1991 | 6'1" | 200 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| AJ Pollock | R | R | December 5, 1987 | 6'1" | 212 | Hebron, CT US |
| Jack Reinheimer | R | R | July 19, 1992 | 6'1" | 185 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Tony Renda | R | R | January 24, 1991 | 5'8" | 179 | Santa Rosa, CA US |
| Carlos Rivero | R | R | May 20, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Keyvius Sampson | R | R | January 6, 1991 | 6'2" | 225 | Gainesville, FL US |
| James Sherfy | R | R | December 27, 1991 | 6'0" | 175 | Camarillo, CA US |
| Braden Shipley | R | R | February 22, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | Medford, OR US |
| Grant Sides | R | R | June 22, 1989 | 6'4" | 215 | Northport, AL US |
| Matt Stites | L | R | May 28, 1990 | 5'11" | 205 | Festus, MO US |
| Ildemaro Vargas | S | R | July 16, 1991 | 6'0" | 170 | Caripito, Monagas VE |
| Christian Walker | R | R | March 28, 1991 | 6'0" | 220 | Norristown, PA US |
| Jake Winston | R | R | September 13, 1993 | 6'3" | 194 | Vidalia, LA 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.
