2008 State College Spikes Roster
Team Record: 18-56
Finished 6th in the NYPL's Pinckney Division
Manager: Brad Fischer (18-56)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
Attendance: 153,350, Avg. 4,036 in 38 home dates
The State College Spikes of the New York-Pennsylvania League ended the 2008 season with a record of 18 wins and 56 losses, finishing sixth in the league's Pinckney Division.
The Spikes scored 303 runs and allowed 461 runs, most in the circuit. Jeremy Farrell paced hitters with significant playing time with a .287 average.
Players from the 2008 State College Spikes who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Chase d'Arnaud, Ryan Kelly, Kyle McPherson, Jordy Mercer, Matt Hague and Rudy Owens.
Brad Fischer served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Aguero | R | R | December 21, 1984 | 6'4" | 205 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Gabriel Alvarado | R | R | May 19, 1987 | 6'2" | 175 | Palmasola, Falcon VE |
| Carlos Amaro | R | R | November 6, 1984 | 6'0" | 170 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Gary Amato | R | R | February 5, 1986 | 6'0" | 210 | Cocoa Beach, FL US |
| Calvin Anderson | R | R | May 8, 1987 | 6'7" | 240 | Kirkland, WA US |
| Maurice Bankston | R | R | June 17, 1987 | 6'4" | 235 | Texarkana, TX US |
| Butch Biela | R | R | December 26, 1988 | 5'11" | 195 | Palatine, IL US |
| Owen Brolsma | R | R | October 6, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Carson City, NV US |
| Mark Carver | R | R | April 1, 1985 | 6'2" | 195 | Wendell, NC US |
| Jorge Charry | R | R | December 10, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Tajardo, PR |
| Adenson Chourio | S | R | July 22, 1986 | 5'9" | 160 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Mike Colla | R | R | December 23, 1986 | 6'2" | 220 | Santa Barbara, CA US |
| Tyler Cox | R | L | April 19, 1986 | 6'3" | 200 | Danville, IL US |
| Chase d'Arnaud | R | R | January 21, 1987 | 6'1" | 197 | Torrance, CA US |
| Jeremy Farrell | R | R | November 11, 1986 | 6'3" | 200 | Long Branch, NJ US |
| Matt Foust | R | R | October 8, 1984 | 6'2" | 225 | Fort Scott, KS US |
| Edward Garcia | S | R | August 21, 1987 | 6'1" | 152 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Emilis Guerrero | R | R | December 26, 1985 | 6'2" | 162 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Matt Hague | R | R | August 20, 1985 | 6'3" | 225 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Ryan Kelly | R | R | October 30, 1987 | 6'2" | 180 | Memphis, TN US |
| Brent Klinger | R | R | July 21, 1988 | 6'4" | 185 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Alan Knotts | R | R | February 28, 1985 | 6'4" | 230 | Odessa, TX US |
| Quincy Latimore | R | R | February 3, 1989 | 5'11" | 175 | Raleigh, NC US |
| Brian Leach | R | R | April 14, 1986 | 6'3" | 195 | Flowood, MS US |
| Yoffri Martinez | R | R | December 17, 1985 | 6'4" | 210 | Caucagua, VE |
| Kyle McPherson | R | R | November 11, 1987 | 6'4" | 215 | Mobile, AL US |
| Miguel Mendez | R | R | January 8, 1988 | 6'1" | 170 | Los Toros, DO |
| Jordy Mercer | R | R | August 27, 1986 | 6'3" | 210 | Taloga, OK US |
| Kyle Morgan | L | L | August 8, 1986 | 6'1" | 215 | Granada Hills, CA US |
| Wilson Ortiz | R | R | November 6, 1985 | 5'11" | 181 | Maiquetia, Vargas VE |
| Rudy Owens | L | L | December 18, 1987 | 6'3" | 240 | Mesa, AZ US |
| Matthew Payne | R | R | March 18, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Hickory, NC US |
| Josue Peley | R | R | December 24, 1987 | 6'0" | 180 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Silvio Pena | R | R | August 9, 1987 | 6'0" | 175 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Allen Ponder | R | R | September 27, 1983 | 6'6" | 230 | Auburn, AL US |
| Chad Rice | R | R | January 17, 1985 | 5'11" | 180 | Lexington, VA US |
| Ciro Rosero | R | R | July 25, 1986 | 6'1" | 160 | Panama, Panama PA |
| David Rubinstein | R | R | May 18, 1987 | 6'2" | 190 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Chris Simmons | R | R | April 6, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Andy Vasquez | L | R | October 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Malvin Vasquez | R | R | May 10, 1986 | 6'3" | 165 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| Cole White | R | R | April 3, 1985 | 6'4" | 205 | Midland, TX US |
| Mike Williams | L | L | August 11, 1986 | 6'5" | 235 | Myrtle Beach, SC 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.
