2009 Rome Braves Roster
Team Record: 66-73
Finished 7th in the SAL's Southern Division
Manager: Randy Ingle (66-73)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Rome, Georgia
Ballpark: State Mutual Stadium
Attendance: 183,750, Avg. 2,827 in 65 home dates
The Rome Braves of the South Atlantic League ended the 2009 season with a record of 66 wins and 73 losses, finishing seventh in the league's Southern Division.
The Braves plated 517 runs, worst in the circuit, and gave up 609 runs. Geraldo Rodriguez paced Rome with 11 home runs Luis Sumoza drove in 47 runs. Yoel Campusano topped all regular hitters with a .288 average. Zeke Spruill led the team with 8 wins and a team-best 3.03 ERA, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2009 Rome Braves who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Brandon Beachy, Buddy Carlyle, Jaye Chapman, Paul Clemens, Randall Delgado, Tom Glavine, J. J. Hoover, Omar Infante, Craig Kimbrel, Nate McLouth, Mike Minor, David Ross, Zeke Spruill, Jesús Sucre and Julio Teherán.
Randy Ingle served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Anderson | R | R | October 27, 1985 | 6'0" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Ryan Barba | R | R | December 6, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Brandon Beachy | R | R | September 3, 1986 | 6'2" | 220 | Kokomo, IN US |
| David Berres | L | R | December 16, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Chicago, IL US |
| Adam Bullard | R | R | February 10, 1987 | 6'6" | 225 | Greenville, SC US |
| Yoel Campusano | R | R | December 14, 1986 | 5'11" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Buddy Carlyle | L | R | December 21, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Omaha, NE US |
| Yeliar Castro | R | R | December 3, 1987 | 6'3" | 180 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Jaye Chapman | R | R | May 22, 1987 | 6'0" | 195 | Panama City, FL US |
| Paul Clemens | R | R | February 14, 1988 | 6'3" | 215 | Columbia, SC US |
| Adam Coe | R | R | June 7, 1988 | 6'0" | 190 | Columbus, GA US |
| Calvin Culver | R | R | October 7, 1988 | 6'2" | 220 | Lancaster, CA US |
| Dimasther Delgado | L | L | March 9, 1989 | 6'2" | 180 | Aguadulce, Cocle PA |
| Randall Delgado | R | R | February 9, 1990 | 6'4" | 220 | Las Tablas, Los Santos PA |
| Brett DeVall | R | L | January 8, 1990 | 6'3" | 215 | Niceville, FL US |
| David Francis | R | R | February 8, 1988 | 6'1" | 225 | Mississauga, ON CA |
| Chais Fuller | R | R | August 11, 1984 | 5'11" | 190 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Tom Glavine | L | L | March 25, 1966 | 6'0" | 175 | Concord, MA US |
| Randy Gress | R | R | December 6, 1984 | 6'3" | 180 | Hamden, CT US |
| Tim Gustafson | R | R | December 29, 1984 | 6'3" | 210 | Hollywood, FL US |
| Ty'Relle Harris | R | R | December 12, 1986 | 6'4" | 235 | Compton, CA US |
| Moises Hernandez | R | R | March 18, 1984 | 6'1" | 168 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Layton Hiller | R | R | May 18, 1988 | 6'3" | 220 | Victoria, TX US |
| Casey Hodges | R | R | March 29, 1985 | 6'2" | 195 | Rocky Mount, VA US |
| J. J. Hoover | R | R | August 13, 1987 | 6'3" | 240 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Omar Infante | R | R | December 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 195 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Matt Kennelly | R | R | March 21, 1989 | 6'1" | 200 | East Fremantle, Western Australia AU |
| Craig Kimbrel | R | R | May 28, 1988 | 5'11" | 220 | Huntsville, AL US |
| Matt Kramer | R | R | May 7, 1986 | 6'3" | 225 | Minneapolis, MN US |
| C. J. Lee | R | R | August 12, 1984 | 6'3" | 195 | Bristol, TN US |
| Craig Maddox | L | R | April 10, 1985 | 5'11" | 205 | Locust Grove, GA US |
| Nate McLouth | L | R | October 28, 1981 | 5'10" | 190 | Muskegon, MI US |
| Clayton McMillan | L | L | September 19, 1986 | 6'3" | 180 | Carthage, TX US |
| Mike Mehlich | R | R | September 5, 1987 | 6'2" | 190 | Miami, FL US |
| Kuyaunnis Miles | L | R | May 15, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | Phenix City, AL US |
| Adam Milligan | L | R | March 14, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Morristown, TN US |
| Mike Minor | R | L | December 26, 1987 | 6'4" | 210 | Chapel Hill, TN US |
| Shayne Moody | R | R | October 24, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Midland, TX US |
| Angelo Paulino | R | R | December 15, 1986 | 6'4" | 190 | Guayubin, Monte Cristi DO |
| Benino Pruneda | R | R | August 8, 1988 | 5'9" | 170 | Houston, TX US |
| Cody Railsback | R | R | June 3, 1987 | 6'4" | 175 | Dallas, TX US |
| Geraldo Rodriguez | R | R | October 25, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| David Ross | R | R | March 19, 1977 | 6'2" | 230 | Bainbridge, GA US |
| Jahdiel Santamaria | R | R | April 5, 1987 | 6'3" | 170 | Colon, Colon PA |
| Braeden Schlehuber | R | R | January 7, 1988 | 6'2" | 210 | Bountiful, UT US |
| Chris Shehan | R | R | May 5, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Strasburg, PA US |
| Stephen Shults | R | R | December 27, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Lawrenceburg, TN US |
| Samuel Sime | R | R | April 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 180 | Moca, Espaillat DO |
| Matthew Small | R | R | December 29, 1987 | 6'3" | 185 | Beverly, MA US |
| Zeke Spruill | S | R | September 11, 1989 | 6'5" | 200 | Chesapeake, VA US |
| Jesús Sucre | R | R | April 30, 1988 | 6'0" | 200 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Richard Sullivan | L | L | April 14, 1987 | 6'3" | 235 | Louisville, KY US |
| Luis Sumoza | R | R | July 15, 1988 | 6'0" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Julio Teherán | R | R | January 27, 1991 | 6'2" | 205 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Jacob Thompson | R | R | November 19, 1986 | 6'6" | 235 | Danville, VA US |
| L. V. Ware | R | R | March 18, 1987 | 5'10" | 185 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Derek Wiley | R | R | April 9, 1987 | 6'4" | 217 | Nashville, TN US |
| Andrew Wilson | R | R | July 30, 1987 | 6'2" | 180 | Chapel Hill, NC 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.
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