2017 Springfield Cardinals Roster
Team Record: 77-63
Finished 1st in the TL's North Division
Manager: Johnny Rodriguez (77-63)
Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Ballpark: John Q. Hammonds Field
Attendance: 331,259, Avg. 4,801 in 69 home dates
The Springfield Cardinals of the Texas League ended the 2017 season with a record of 77 wins and 63 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division.
The Cardinals scored 634 runs and allowed 562 runs. Jacob Wilson led Springfield with 17 home runs, and Anthony García walloped 15 or more also. Anthony García accounted for 69 RBI. Óscar Mercado paced hitters with significant playing time with a .287 average. Austin Gomber topped the squad with 10 wins, while Dakota Hudson recorded a 2.53 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Zac Gallen, Nick Martini, Sandy Alcántara, Randy Arozarena, Stephen Piscotty, Jack Flaherty, Kevin Herget, Andrew Knizner, Chris Ellis, John Nogowski, Jacob Wilson, Tommy Edman, Alex Mejia, Austin Gomber, Kolten Wong, Randal Grichuk, Ryan Helsley, Tyler Lyons, Adolis García, Andrew Young, Dakota Hudson, Rowan Wick, Óscar Mercado, Magneuris Sierra, Edmundo Sosa, Daniel Bard, Kevin Siegrist and Brian O'Keefe were all players from the 2017 Springfield Cardinals who played in the Majors during their careers.
Johnny Rodriguez served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Alcántara | R | R | September 7, 1995 | 6'4" | 170 | San Juan de la Maguana, DO |
| Eliezer Alvarez | L | R | October 15, 1994 | 5'11" | 165 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Randy Arozarena | R | R | February 28, 1995 | 5'11" | 170 | Pinar del Rio, CU |
| Corey Baker | R | R | November 23, 1989 | 6'1" | 170 | New York, NY US |
| Daniel Bard | R | R | June 25, 1985 | 6'4" | 215 | Houston, TX US |
| Landon Beck | R | R | December 9, 1992 | 6'3" | 215 | Hartwell, GA US |
| Brady Bowen | R | L | July 24, 1992 | 6'1" | 160 | Litchfield Park, AZ US |
| Tyler Bray | R | R | October 3, 1991 | 6'5" | 200 | Vancleave, MS US |
| Bruce Caldwell | L | R | November 27, 1991 | 5'11" | 180 | Sumter, SC US |
| Eric Carter | R | R | July 21, 1992 | 5'11" | 202 | St. George, UT US |
| Luis Cruz | R | R | May 26, 1993 | 6'2" | 225 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Danny Diekroeger | L | R | May 25, 1992 | 6'2" | 205 | Woodside, CA US |
| Blake Drake | R | R | July 11, 1993 | 6'1" | 190 | Ramona, CA US |
| Pedro Echemendía | R | R | June 14, 1991 | 6'2" | 185 | Ciego de Avila, CU |
| Tommy Edman | S | R | May 9, 1995 | 5'10" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Chris Ellis | L | R | September 22, 1992 | 6'5" | 205 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Jacob Evans | L | L | November 27, 1993 | 6'2" | 215 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Jack Flaherty | R | R | October 15, 1995 | 6'4" | 205 | Burbank, CA US |
| Zac Gallen | R | R | August 3, 1995 | 6'2" | 191 | Gibbsboro, NJ US |
| Adolis García | R | R | March 2, 1993 | 6'1" | 180 | Ciego de Avila, CU |
| Anthony García | R | R | January 4, 1992 | 6'0" | 180 | Carolina, PR |
| Austin Gomber | L | L | November 23, 1993 | 6'5" | 230 | Winter Garden, FL US |
| Casey Grayson | L | L | August 24, 1991 | 6'1" | 215 | Cypress, TX US |
| Randal Grichuk | R | R | August 13, 1991 | 6'2" | 213 | Rosenberg, TX US |
| Chandler Hawkins | L | L | February 28, 1993 | 6'1" | 170 | Memphis, TN US |
| Ryan Helsley | R | R | July 18, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Tahlequah, OK US |
| Kevin Herget | L | R | April 3, 1991 | 5'10" | 185 | Teaneck, NJ US |
| Dakota Hudson | R | R | September 15, 1994 | 6'5" | 215 | Dunlap, TN US |
| Jesse Jenner | R | R | July 18, 1993 | 6'0" | 205 | La Mesa, CA US |
| Connor Jones | R | R | October 10, 1994 | 6'3" | 220 | Chesapeake, VA US |
| Andrew Knizner | R | R | February 3, 1995 | 6'1" | 200 | Glen Allen, VA US |
| Gabriel Lino | R | R | May 17, 1993 | 6'3" | 200 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Corey Littrell | L | L | March 21, 1992 | 6'3" | 185 | Louisville, KY US |
| Tyler Lyons | L | L | February 21, 1988 | 6'4" | 210 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Dailyn Martinez | R | R | April 19, 1993 | 6'2" | 170 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Jeremy Martinez | R | R | December 29, 1994 | 5'11" | 195 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Nick Martini | L | L | June 27, 1990 | 5'11" | 205 | Crystal Lake, IL US |
| Ian McKinney | L | L | November 18, 1994 | 5'11" | 185 | Orlando, FL US |
| Blake McKnight | R | R | February 13, 1991 | 6'1" | 185 | O'Fallon, MO US |
| Alex Mejia | R | R | January 18, 1991 | 6'1" | 200 | Sylmar, CA US |
| Óscar Mercado | R | R | December 16, 1994 | 6'2" | 197 | Tampa, FL US |
| Andrew Morales | R | R | January 16, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Covina, CA US |
| Trey Nielsen | R | R | September 1, 1991 | 6'1" | 190 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| John Nogowski | R | L | January 5, 1993 | 6'2" | 210 | Tallahassee, FL US |
| Brian O'Keefe | R | R | July 15, 1993 | 6'1" | 210 | Albany, NY US |
| Matt Pearce | R | R | February 24, 1994 | 6'3" | 205 | Bonita Springs, FL US |
| Leobaldo Piña | R | R | June 29, 1994 | 6'2" | 160 | Turmero, Aragua VE |
| Stephen Piscotty | R | R | January 14, 1991 | 6'4" | 205 | Pleasanton, CA US |
| Jimmy Reed | L | L | December 18, 1990 | 5'11" | 185 | Washington, DC US |
| Darren Seferina | L | R | January 24, 1994 | 5'9" | 175 | Willemstad, CW |
| Kevin Siegrist | L | L | July 20, 1989 | 6'5" | 230 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Magneuris Sierra | L | L | April 7, 1996 | 5'11" | 160 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Edmundo Sosa | R | R | March 6, 1996 | 5'11" | 170 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Tom Spitz | R | R | April 16, 1992 | 6'1" | 180 | West Chester, PA US |
| Dickie Joe Thon | R | R | November 16, 1991 | 6'2" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Casey Turgeon | L | R | September 28, 1992 | 5'10" | 160 | Palm Harbor, FL US |
| Ross Vance | L | L | December 7, 1991 | 6'0" | 180 | McKinney, TX US |
| Rowan Wick | L | R | November 9, 1992 | 6'3" | 235 | North Vancouver, BC CA |
| Jacob Wilson | R | R | July 29, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | Bartlett, TN US |
| Kolten Wong | L | R | October 10, 1990 | 5'9" | 185 | Hilo, HI US |
| Andrew Young | R | R | May 10, 1994 | 6'0" | 195 | West Fargo, ND 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.
