2008 Surprise Rafters Roster
Arizona Fall League (AZFL) - Class: Fall
Team Record: 12-26
Finished 6th in the AZFL's National Division
Manager: Gary Allenson (12-26)
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
2008 Surprise Rafters StatisticsTeam Record: 12-26
Finished 6th in the AZFL's National Division
Manager: Gary Allenson (12-26)
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
The Surprise Rafters of the Arizona Fall League ended the 2008 season with a record of 12 wins and 26 losses, finishing sixth in the league's National Division.
The Rafters plated 188 runs, worst in the circuit, and conceded 318 runs, most in the league. Wes Hodges led hitters with significant playing time by hitting .349.
Members of the 2008 Surprise Rafters who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Josh Tomlin, Andrew Lambo, Brian Matusz, Justin Smoak, Brandon Snyder, Jamie Hoffmann, Willie Eyre, Julio Borbon, Joshua Rodriguez, Nolan Reimold, Lucas May, Russ Mitchell, Iván De Jesús, Neil Wagner, Brent Leach, Matt Wieters, Dan Cortes, Travis Schlichting, Bob McCrory and Blake Davis.
Gary Allenson served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bannister | R | R | January 20, 1984 | 6'4" | 200 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Julio Borbon | L | L | February 20, 1986 | 6'0" | 195 | Starkville, MS US |
| Jesus Castillo | R | R | May 31, 1984 | 6'0" | 205 | Nogales, Sonora MX |
| Dan Cortes | R | R | March 4, 1987 | 6'6" | 235 | Pomona, CA US |
| Blake Davis | L | R | December 22, 1983 | 5'11" | 170 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Iván De Jesús | R | R | May 1, 1987 | 5'11" | 200 | Guaynabo, PR |
| Gilbert De La Vara | L | L | October 4, 1984 | 5'10" | 190 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Joe Dickerson | L | L | October 3, 1986 | 6'1" | 190 | Yorba Linda, CA US |
| Willie Eyre | R | R | July 21, 1978 | 6'0" | 235 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Rowdy Hardy | L | L | October 26, 1982 | 6'4" | 170 | Dallas, TX US |
| Chris Hayes | R | R | February 5, 1983 | 6'2" | 177 | Chicago, IL US |
| Stephen Head | L | L | January 13, 1984 | 6'3" | 220 | Raymond, MS US |
| Wes Hodges | R | R | September 14, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Jamie Hoffmann | R | R | August 20, 1984 | 6'3" | 235 | New Ulm, MN US |
| Beau Jones | L | L | August 25, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Metairie, LA US |
| Ryan Keefer | L | R | August 10, 1981 | 6'3" | 225 | Bloomsburg, PA US |
| Andrew Lambo | L | L | August 11, 1988 | 6'3" | 220 | Newbury Park, CA US |
| Andrew Laughter | R | R | February 24, 1985 | 6'4" | 227 | Longwood, FL US |
| Brent Leach | L | L | November 18, 1982 | 6'5" | 225 | Flowood, MS US |
| Chuck Lofgren | L | L | January 29, 1986 | 6'3" | 190 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Brian Matusz | L | L | February 11, 1987 | 6'5" | 190 | Grand Junction, CO US |
| Lucas May | R | R | October 24, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Chris McConnell | R | R | December 18, 1985 | 5'9" | 170 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Bob McCrory | R | R | May 3, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | Steens, MS US |
| Brian McFall | R | R | March 17, 1984 | 6'3" | 215 | Flagstaff, AZ US |
| Beau Mills | L | R | August 15, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Visalia, CA US |
| Russ Mitchell | R | R | February 15, 1985 | 5'11" | 200 | Rome, GA US |
| Justin Orenduff | R | R | May 27, 1983 | 6'3" | 215 | Hagerstown, MD US |
| Nolan Reimold | R | R | October 12, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenville, PA US |
| Joshua Rodriguez | R | R | December 18, 1984 | 6'0" | 192 | Houston, TX US |
| Travis Schlichting | R | R | October 19, 1984 | 6'4" | 205 | Denver, CO US |
| Justin Smoak | S | L | December 5, 1986 | 6'4" | 220 | Goose Creek, SC US |
| Brandon Snyder | R | R | November 23, 1986 | 6'2" | 225 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Erik Stiller | R | R | July 10, 1984 | 6'5" | 210 | Bryan, TX US |
| Chad Thall | L | L | August 2, 1985 | 6'2" | 240 | Mexico, MO US |
| Josh Tomlin | R | R | October 19, 1984 | 6'1" | 190 | Tyler, TX US |
| Chad Tracy | R | R | July 4, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Neil Wagner | R | R | January 1, 1984 | 6'0" | 215 | Minneapolis, MN US |
| John Whittleman | L | R | February 11, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Matt Wieters | S | R | May 21, 1986 | 6'5" | 235 | Goose Creek, SC US |
