2017 Rays Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 28-32
Finished 3rd in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Jim Morrison (28-32)
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Ballpark: Charlotte Sports Park
2017 Rays StatisticsTeam Record: 28-32
Finished 3rd in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Jim Morrison (28-32)
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Ballpark: Charlotte Sports Park
The Rays of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2017 season with a record of 28 wins and 32 losses, finishing third in the league's South Division.
The Rays scored 231 runs and allowed 230 runs. Jonathan Aranda paced hitters with significant playing time by hitting .293. Angel Rodriguez and Trevor Charpie topped the team with 5 wins each.
Members of the 2017 Rays who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jonathan Aranda, Paul Campbell, José De León, Angel Felipe, Jake Fraley, Michael Mercado, Kevin Padlo, René Pinto, Jaime Schultz, Burch Smith and Jonny Venters.
Jim Morrison served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Alvarez | R | R | September 14, 1996 | 5'11" | 197 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Roberto Alvarez | R | R | July 28, 1999 | 5'11" | 151 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Jonathan Aranda | L | R | May 23, 1998 | 5'10" | 173 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Juan Carlos Arias | R | R | September 16, 1995 | 6'3" | 228 | San Cristobal, DO |
| Armando Bastardo | R | R | July 11, 1994 | 6'0" | 175 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Chris Betts | L | R | March 10, 1997 | 6'2" | 215 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Blake Bivens | R | R | August 11, 1995 | 6'2" | 205 | Sutherlin, VA US |
| Vincent Byrd | L | R | October 8, 1997 | 6'7" | 240 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Paul Campbell | L | R | July 26, 1995 | 6'0" | 190 | Malden, MA US |
| Chris Carden | R | R | August 5, 1994 | 6'4" | 225 | Jonesboro, GA US |
| Trevor Charpie | R | R | December 30, 1993 | 6'1" | 195 | Orange, CA US |
| José De León | R | R | August 7, 1992 | 6'1" | 220 | Isabela, PR |
| Pedro Diaz | R | R | January 9, 1999 | 6'3" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Yoel Espinal | R | R | November 7, 1992 | 6'2" | 200 | Santiago Rodriguez, DO |
| Angel Felipe | R | R | August 30, 1997 | 6'5" | 190 | Villa Mella, Santo Domingo DO |
| Jake Fraley | L | L | May 25, 1995 | 6'0" | 195 | Frederick, MD US |
| Wilson Garcia | R | R | October 14, 1996 | 6'3" | 205 | Mao, Valverde DO |
| Granden Goetzman | R | R | November 14, 1992 | 6'4" | 200 | Palmetto, FL US |
| Kyle Goodbrand | R | R | April 22, 1995 | 6'2" | 198 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Ronal Hernandez | R | R | July 8, 1994 | 6'1" | 175 | San Cristobal, DO |
| Christopher Kirsch | L | L | November 15, 1991 | 6'2" | 185 | Chester, PA US |
| Miguel Lara | R | R | July 17, 1997 | 5'11" | 165 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Thomas Lebron | R | R | August 8, 1995 | 6'2" | 160 | Luperon, Puerto Plata DO |
| Luis Leon | S | R | September 10, 1998 | 6'0" | 175 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Wanderson Linares | R | R | September 28, 1996 | 6'1" | 160 | Bajos De Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| Justin Marsden | R | R | January 27, 1997 | 6'4" | 175 | Auburn, WA US |
| Michael Mercado | R | R | April 15, 1999 | 6'4" | 160 | San Diego, CA US |
| Reynier Montero | R | R | October 29, 1996 | 6'2" | 165 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Zack Mozingo | L | R | April 26, 1994 | 6'1" | 215 | US, US |
| Jordyn Muffley | R | R | April 14, 1997 | 6'1" | 195 | Kalamazoo, MI US |
| Arturo Mujica | L | L | June 4, 1996 | 6'3" | 181 | Ciudad Guayana, Bolivar VE |
| Jesus Ortiz | R | R | August 4, 1997 | 6'2" | 185 | Albonito, PR |
| Erik Ostberg | L | R | October 12, 1995 | 5'10" | 225 | Florence, MA US |
| Kevin Padlo | R | R | July 15, 1996 | 6'2" | 205 | Murrieta, CA US |
| David Parrett | R | R | January 17, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Edmond, OK US |
| Cristhian Pedroza | R | R | February 14, 1999 | 5'10" | 173 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Ivan Pelaez | L | L | February 1, 1994 | 5'11" | 155 | Miami, FL US |
| Tony Pena | R | R | September 24, 1997 | 5'11" | 180 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Blake Pflughaupt | L | L | September 4, 1996 | 6'0" | 210 | US, US |
| René Pinto | R | R | November 2, 1996 | 5'11" | 195 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Sabriel Polanco | R | R | April 4, 1995 | 5'11" | 180 | Sosua, Puerto Plata DO |
| Angel Rodriguez | R | R | January 28, 1998 | 6'5" | 229 | Maracay, DO |
| Jeffrey Rosa | R | R | June 5, 1995 | 6'4" | 222 | Higuey, La Altagracia DO |
| Francisco Sanchez | L | L | April 24, 1998 | 6'1" | 180 | Guarenas, Miranda VE |
| Yerson Santana | R | R | December 2, 1996 | 6'3" | 195 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Jaime Schultz | R | R | June 20, 1991 | 5'10" | 205 | Albany, NY US |
| Burch Smith | R | R | April 12, 1990 | 6'4" | 225 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Michael Smith | L | L | May 30, 1997 | 5'11" | 165 | Magnolia, TX US |
| Allen Smoot | L | R | April 6, 1994 | 6'2" | 200 | US, US |
| Jake Stone | L | R | January 31, 1995 | 6'0" | 200 | Murrieta, CA US |
| Alex Valverde | R | R | September 26, 1996 | 6'2" | 185 | Miami, FL US |
| Carlos Vargas | R | R | March 18, 1999 | 6'3" | 170 | Moca, Espaillat DO |
| Jonny Venters | L | L | March 20, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | Pikeville, KY US |
| Angel Yepez | R | R | April 27, 1995 | 6'1" | 225 | Barinas, Barinas VE |
| Tyler Zombro | R | R | September 2, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Harrisonburg, VA US |
