2008 Savannah Sand Gnats Roster
Team Record: 61-76
Finished 7th in the SAL's South Division
Manager: Donovan Mitchell (61-76)
Affiliation: New York Mets
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Ballpark: Grayson Stadium
Attendance: 105,537, Avg. 1,624 in 65 home dates
The Savannah Sand Gnats of the South Atlantic League ended the 2008 season with a record of 61 wins and 76 losses, finishing seventh in the league's South Division.
The Sand Gnats scored 540 runs, worst in the league, and conceded 627 runs. Jose Jimenez led Savannah with 11 home runs Greg Veloz drove in 52 runs and topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .286 clip. Scott Moviel paced the team with 9 wins, while Maikel Cleto recorded a 4.26 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Elvin Ramírez, John Holdzkom, Juan Lagares, Junior Guerra, Rhiner Cruz, Josh Stinson, Francisco Peña, Maikel Cleto and Wilmer Flores were all players from the 2008 Savannah Sand Gnats who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Donovan Mitchell served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Abel | R | R | February 18, 1983 | 6'4" | 200 | Wantagh, NY US |
| Jordan Abruzzo | S | R | August 2, 1984 | 6'3" | 230 | San Diego, CA US |
| Mike Antonini | R | L | August 6, 1985 | 6'1" | 210 | Drexel Hill, PA US |
| Eric Beaulac | R | R | November 13, 1986 | 6'5" | 190 | Troy, NY US |
| Jose Bierd | R | R | May 8, 1985 | 6'2" | 155 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Matt Bouchard | R | R | December 12, 1986 | 6'0" | 185 | East Greenwich, RI US |
| Brad Burns | R | R | May 28, 1986 | 6'4" | 182 | Chickasha, OK US |
| Angel Calero | L | L | September 25, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Nick Carr | R | R | April 19, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Steven Cheney | R | R | July 3, 1986 | 6'5" | 200 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Darren Clark | L | L | July 21, 1984 | 6'1" | 195 | Baker, LA US |
| Maikel Cleto | R | R | May 1, 1989 | 6'3" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Mark Cohoon | L | L | September 15, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | Burleson, TX US |
| Casey Craig | L | R | January 12, 1985 | 6'1" | 185 | San Diego, CA US |
| Rhiner Cruz | R | R | November 1, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jake Eigsti | R | R | June 13, 1984 | 6'0" | 185 | Peoria, IL US |
| Wilmer Flores | R | R | August 6, 1991 | 6'3" | 205 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Nick Giarraputo | R | R | May 29, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Westlake, CA US |
| Junior Guerra | R | R | January 16, 1985 | 6'0" | 205 | San Felix, Bolivar VE |
| Carlos Guzman | S | R | May 24, 1986 | 6'0" | 195 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Ralph Henriquez | S | R | April 7, 1987 | 6'1" | 205 | Key West, FL US |
| Mike Hernandez | R | R | December 18, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| John Holdzkom | R | R | October 19, 1987 | 6'9" | 245 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Mitch Houck | L | L | May 26, 1987 | 6'1" | 200 | Hollywood, FL US |
| B. J. Hubbert | R | R | August 24, 1985 | 6'4" | 210 | Ellenwood, GA US |
| Jose Jimenez | R | R | May 9, 1987 | 6'2" | 185 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Brandon Kawal | R | R | October 29, 1984 | 6'3" | 215 | Irvine, CA US |
| Juan Lagares | R | R | March 17, 1989 | 6'1" | 215 | Constanza, La Vega DO |
| Jason LaVorgna | R | R | March 4, 1986 | 5'9" | 190 | North Haven, CT US |
| Richard Lucas | R | R | November 2, 1988 | 6'1" | 205 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Tony Maccani | R | R | September 24, 1984 | 6'3" | 191 | Des Moines, IA US |
| Samuel Martinez | R | R | July 6, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | Monte Plata, DO |
| Sean McCraw | L | R | March 11, 1986 | 6'0" | 185 | Alvin, TX US |
| Scott Moviel | R | R | May 7, 1988 | 6'9" | 240 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Jacobo Neguilis | R | R | April 25, 1984 | 6'3" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Luis Nieves | S | R | December 15, 1988 | 5'11" | 160 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Manuel Olivares | R | R | May 22, 1986 | 6'0" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Michael Olmsted | R | R | May 2, 1987 | 6'6" | 280 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Phillips Orta | R | R | May 9, 1986 | 6'2" | 175 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Michael Parker | R | R | February 28, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Washington, DC US |
| Francisco Peña | R | R | October 12, 1989 | 6'2" | 230 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Richard Pena | R | R | August 15, 1987 | 6'2" | 175 | Los Guineos, DO |
| Julio Polanco | L | L | November 29, 1986 | 5'11" | 195 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte DO |
| Michael Powers | R | R | April 7, 1986 | 6'3" | 180 | St. Clair Shores, MI US |
| Stephen Puhl | S | R | July 6, 1984 | 6'0" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Edgar Ramirez | R | R | November 30, 1983 | 6'4" | 250 | Miami, FL US |
| Elvin Ramírez | R | R | October 10, 1987 | 6'3" | 208 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Raul Reyes | L | L | December 30, 1986 | 6'0" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Joaquin Rodriguez | R | R | October 29, 1984 | 6'4" | 180 | Miami, FL US |
| Wendy Rosa | R | R | August 26, 1986 | 6'0" | 170 | San Ignacio de Sabaneta, DO |
| Brant Rustich | R | R | January 23, 1985 | 6'6" | 230 | San Diego, CA US |
| Daniel Stegall | L | R | September 24, 1987 | 6'3" | 180 | Flowood, MS US |
| Josh Stinson | R | R | March 14, 1988 | 6'4" | 210 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Tim Stronach | L | R | December 20, 1985 | 6'5" | 185 | Haverhill, MA US |
| Jefferies Tatford | L | R | September 16, 1984 | 6'3" | 210 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Greg Veloz | S | R | June 3, 1988 | 6'1" | 175 | San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan DO |
| Nathan Vineyard | L | L | October 3, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Cartersville, GA US |
| Will Vogl | R | R | December 10, 1983 | 5'9" | 175 | Pacifica, CA US |
| Nicholas Waechter | R | R | November 30, 1984 | 6'3" | 200 | Ten Mile, OR US |
| Stefan Welch | L | R | August 12, 1988 | 6'3" | 190 | Adelaide, South Australia AU |
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.
