2017 Rochester Red Wings Roster
Team Record: 80-62
Finished 3rd in the IL's North Division
Manager: Mike Quade (80-62)
Affiliation: Minnesota Twins
Location: Rochester, New York
Ballpark: Frontier Field
Attendance: 445,581, Avg. 6,553 in 68 home dates
The Rochester Red Wings of the International League ended the 2017 season with a record of 80 wins and 62 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Red Wings conceded 507 runs, the lowest total in the circuit. Rochester plated 587 runs. Mitch Garver paced the squad with 17 home runs Niko Goodrum drove in 66 runs. Matt Hague led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .297 clip. Aaron Slegers topped the team with 15 wins and a team-best 3.4 ERA, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2017 Rochester Red Wings who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Dietrich Enns, Niko Goodrum, Nick Tepesch, Anthony Recker, Adam Wilk, Nik Turley, Michael Tonkin, Zach Granite, José Berríos, Engelb Vielma, Byung Ho Park, Ryan Pressly, Justin Haley, Quintin Berry, Kam Mickolio, Kohl Stewart, Michael Kohn, Dillon Gee, Robbie Grossman, Daniel Palka, Mitch Garver, Héctor Santiago, Jason Wheeler, John Curtiss, Buddy Boshers, Alex Wimmers, Thomas Field, Kyle Gibson, Ehire Adrianza, Jake Reed, Chris Heston, Craig Breslow, JB Shuck, J. T. Chargois, Bartolo Colón, Ryan Eades, Alan Busenitz, Kevin Chapman, Aaron Slegers, Felix Jorge, Byron Buxton, Trevor Hildenberger, J. R. Murphy, Stephen Gonsalves, Matt Tracy, Luke Bard, Yohan Pino, Ben Paulsen, Kennys Vargas, Drew Rucinski, Tim Melville, Adalberto Mejía, Phil Hughes, Matt Hague and Ryan Strausborger.
Mike Quade served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | S | R | August 21, 1989 | 6'1" | 195 | Guarenas, Miranda VE |
| Luke Bard | R | R | November 13, 1990 | 6'3" | 200 | Charlotte, NC US |
| DJ Baxendale | R | R | December 8, 1990 | 6'2" | 190 | Arkadelphia, AR US |
| José Berríos | R | R | May 27, 1994 | 6'0" | 205 | Bayamon, PR |
| Quintin Berry | L | L | November 21, 1984 | 6'1" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Buddy Boshers | L | L | May 9, 1988 | 6'3" | 222 | Huntsville, AL US |
| Craig Breslow | L | L | August 8, 1980 | 6'0" | 190 | New Haven, CT US |
| Alan Busenitz | R | R | August 22, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | Watkinsville, GA US |
| Byron Buxton | R | R | December 18, 1993 | 6'2" | 190 | Baxley, GA US |
| Kevin Chapman | L | L | February 19, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Coral Springs, FL US |
| J. T. Chargois | S | R | December 3, 1990 | 6'3" | 200 | Sulphur, LA US |
| Bartolo Colón | R | R | May 24, 1973 | 5'11" | 285 | Altamira, Puerto Plata DO |
| Edgar Corcino | S | R | June 7, 1992 | 6'1" | 210 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| John Curtiss | R | R | April 5, 1993 | 6'5" | 220 | Southlake, TX US |
| Ryan Eades | R | R | December 15, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Slidell, LA US |
| Dietrich Enns | L | L | May 16, 1991 | 6'1" | 210 | Frankfort, IL US |
| Raul Fernandez | R | R | June 22, 1990 | 6'2" | 180 | Boca Chica, Santo Domingo DO |
| Thomas Field | R | R | February 22, 1987 | 5'10" | 185 | Austin, TX US |
| Mitch Garver | R | R | January 15, 1991 | 6'1" | 220 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Dillon Gee | R | R | April 28, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Cleburne, TX US |
| Kyle Gibson | R | R | October 23, 1987 | 6'6" | 215 | Greenfield, IN US |
| Stephen Gonsalves | L | L | July 8, 1994 | 6'5" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Benji González | S | R | January 16, 1990 | 5'11" | 160 | Caguas, PR |
| Niko Goodrum | S | R | February 28, 1992 | 6'3" | 218 | Fayetteville, GA US |
| Zach Granite | L | L | September 17, 1992 | 6'1" | 175 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Robbie Grossman | S | L | September 16, 1989 | 6'0" | 215 | San Diego, CA US |
| Matt Hague | R | R | August 20, 1985 | 6'3" | 225 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Justin Haley | L | R | June 16, 1991 | 6'5" | 230 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Chris Heston | R | R | April 10, 1988 | 6'3" | 195 | Palm Bay, FL US |
| Trevor Hildenberger | R | R | December 15, 1990 | 6'2" | 211 | San Jose, CA US |
| Phil Hughes | R | R | June 24, 1986 | 6'5" | 240 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| David Hurlbut | L | L | November 24, 1989 | 6'3" | 221 | Fullerton, CA US |
| Felix Jorge | R | R | January 2, 1994 | 6'2" | 178 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Michael Kohn | R | R | June 26, 1986 | 6'2" | 200 | Camden, SC US |
| Adalberto Mejía | R | L | June 20, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Mason Melotakis | R | L | June 28, 1991 | 6'2" | 220 | Grapevine, TX US |
| Tim Melville | R | R | October 9, 1989 | 6'4" | 225 | Wentzville, MO US |
| Levi Michael | R | R | February 9, 1991 | 5'10" | 180 | Lexington, NC US |
| Kam Mickolio | R | R | May 10, 1984 | 6'9" | 255 | Wolf Point, MT US |
| J. R. Murphy | R | R | May 13, 1991 | 5'11" | 205 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Daniel Palka | L | L | October 28, 1991 | 6'2" | 220 | Greenville, SC US |
| Byung Ho Park | R | R | July 10, 1986 | 6'1" | 220 | Seoul, KR |
| Carlos Paulino | R | R | September 24, 1989 | 6'0" | 175 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Ben Paulsen | L | R | October 27, 1987 | 6'4" | 210 | Plymouth, WI US |
| Yohan Pino | R | R | December 26, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | Turmero, Aragua VE |
| Ryan Pressly | R | R | December 15, 1988 | 6'3" | 210 | Dallas, TX US |
| Anthony Recker | R | R | August 29, 1983 | 6'2" | 240 | Allentown, PA US |
| Jake Reed | R | R | September 29, 1992 | 6'2" | 195 | La Mesa, CA US |
| Leonardo Reginatto | R | R | April 10, 1990 | 6'2" | 180 | Curitiba, BR |
| Jonathan Rodríguez | R | R | August 21, 1989 | 6'2" | 250 | San Juan, PR |
| Drew Rucinski | R | R | December 30, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Neenah, WI US |
| Héctor Santiago | R | L | December 16, 1987 | 6'0" | 215 | Newark, NJ US |
| JB Shuck | L | L | June 18, 1987 | 5'11" | 195 | Westerville, OH US |
| Aaron Slegers | R | R | September 4, 1992 | 6'10" | 245 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Kohl Stewart | R | R | October 7, 1994 | 6'3" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Ryan Strausborger | R | R | March 4, 1988 | 6'0" | 185 | Osceola, IN US |
| Nick Tepesch | R | R | October 12, 1988 | 6'4" | 240 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Michael Tonkin | R | R | November 19, 1989 | 6'7" | 220 | Glendale, CA US |
| Matt Tracy | L | L | November 26, 1988 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Nik Turley | L | L | September 11, 1989 | 6'4" | 235 | La Canada, CA US |
| Kennys Vargas | S | R | August 1, 1990 | 6'5" | 290 | Canovanas, PR |
| Engelb Vielma | S | R | June 22, 1994 | 5'11" | 155 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Ryan Walker | L | R | March 26, 1992 | 6'1" | 157 | Arlington, TX US |
| Jason Wheeler | L | L | October 27, 1990 | 6'6" | 255 | Torrance, CA US |
| Adam Wilk | L | L | December 9, 1987 | 6'2" | 180 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Alex Wimmers | L | R | November 1, 1988 | 6'2" | 215 | Cincinnati, OH 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.
