2016 Veracruz Aquilas Rojas Roster
Team Record: 43-67
Finished 6th in the ML's South Division
Manager: Leo Rodriguez (43-67)
Location: Veracruz, Mexico, Mexico
Ballpark: Parq Deportivo Veracruzano
Attendance: 129,602, Avg. 2,645 in 49 home dates
The Veracruz Aquilas Rojas of the Mexican League ended the 2016 season with a record of 43 wins and 67 losses, finishing sixth in the league's South Division.
The Aquilas Rojas tallied 429 runs and surrendered 544 runs. Luis Fonseca paced Veracruz with 11 home runs and drove in 56 runs. Carlos Lopez led all qualifying hitters on the roster with a .350 average. Manuel Flores topped the team with 7 wins, while Jose Pina earned a 3.96 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2016 Veracruz Aquilas Rojas who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Wil Ledezma, Ryan Verdugo, Roger Kieschnick, Alex Romero, Jonathan Herrera and José Castillo.
Leo Rodriguez served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolando Acosta | R | R | April 13, 1983 | 5'11" | 170 | Ciudad Obregon, Sonora MX |
| Gabino Avalos | L | L | August 15, 1994 | 6'2" | 185 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Arturo Barradas | L | L | August 10, 1987 | 6'3" | 190 | Minatitlan, Veracruz MX |
| Alexis Candelario | R | R | May 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 168 | Azua, DO |
| José Castillo | R | R | March 19, 1981 | 6'1" | 210 | Las Mercedes, Guarico VE |
| David Dominguez | R | R | October 20, 1978 | 6'1" | 220 | Guaymas, Sonora MX |
| Norman Elenes | L | R | July 10, 1992 | 6'0" | 175 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Abraham Elvira | L | L | September 11, 1982 | 5'11" | 180 | Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz MX |
| Roberto Espinosa | R | R | May 7, 1992 | 6'2" | 180 | Oxkutzcab, Yucatan MX |
| Jesus Espinoza | R | R | January 30, 1991 | 5'7" | 165 | Ciudad Obregon, Sonora MX |
| Francisco Esquivel | L | L | June 8, 1991 | 5'8" | 150 | Adjuntas, MX |
| Francisco Estolano | R | R | December 1, 1996 | 6'0" | 180 | Culiacan, MX |
| Arturo Florentino | R | R | January 3, 1985 | 6'4" | 170 | Yamasa, Monte Plata DO |
| Manuel Flores | R | R | February 20, 1986 | 6'2" | 200 | Chicxuluib, Yucatan MX |
| Luis Fonseca | R | R | September 20, 1984 | 6'4" | 200 | , Isla de la Juventud CU |
| Alan Garcia | R | R | December 25, 1990 | 6'4" | 255 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Sean Gleason | L | R | August 21, 1985 | 5'11" | 210 | La Junta, CO US |
| Tony Guerra | R | R | April 3, 1989 | 6'1" | 201 | Torrance, CA US |
| Jonathan Herrera | S | R | November 3, 1984 | 5'9" | 180 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Roger Kieschnick | L | R | January 21, 1987 | 6'3" | 225 | Dallas, TX US |
| Alay Lago | R | R | July 21, 1991 | 6'0" | 200 | La Habana, CU |
| Wil Ledezma | L | L | January 21, 1981 | 6'4" | 225 | Valle de la Pascua, Guarico VE |
| Baltazar Lopez | L | L | November 22, 1983 | 6'1" | 185 | Caborca, Sonora MX |
| Carlos Lopez | L | R | July 16, 1989 | 6'2" | 195 | Northridge, CA US |
| Gerson Manzanillo | L | R | May 7, 1986 | 5'11" | 155 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Ignacio Marrujo | R | R | September 21, 1992 | 5'10" | 189 | Mazatlan, Sinaloa MX |
| Adelaido Martinez | R | R | December 12, 1988 | 5'7" | 163 | Tampico Alto, Veracruz MX |
| Jose Martinez | R | R | January 24, 1986 | 5'11" | 175 | Guacara, Carabobo VE |
| Juan Martinez | R | R | December 26, 1986 | 5'10" | 195 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Leo Medrano | R | R | January 18, 1983 | 6'1" | 185 | La Manga, MX |
| Gerardo Navarro | R | L | August 23, 1993 | 6'2" | 200 | Mazatlan, MX |
| Manuel Nunez | L | L | December 24, 1994 | 5'6" | 187 | Ciudad Obregon, MX |
| Jaime Ojeda | R | R | November 25, 1993 | 5'11" | 185 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
| Enrique Osorio | R | R | January 14, 1985 | 5'6" | 161 | Veracruz, Veracruz MX |
| Jonel Pacheco | R | R | October 3, 1982 | 5'9" | 170 | Tacarigua, VE |
| Jose Pina | R | R | November 2, 1985 | 6'2" | 150 | San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan DO |
| Jesus Pirela | R | R | March 13, 1989 | 6'0" | 155 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Roger Remes | L | L | March 1, 1996 | 6'1" | 194 | Poza Rica, MX |
| Víctor Rivas | R | R | April 30, 1992 | 6'1" | 230 | Isla de la Juventud, CU |
| Alejandro Rivero | R | R | August 6, 1988 | 5'9" | 180 | Temax, MX |
| Leonardo Rodriguez | R | R | August 10, 1980 | 6'1" | 220 | Monterrey, Nuevo Leon MX |
| Rafael Rodriguez | R | R | October 10, 1996 | 6'0" | 175 | Leon, MX |
| Alex Romero | L | R | September 9, 1983 | 6'0" | 198 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Deibinson Romero | R | R | September 24, 1986 | 6'1" | 220 | Perdernales, DO |
| Remberto Romo | R | R | October 10, 1991 | 5'11" | 180 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Miguel Ruiz | R | R | May 10, 1986 | 6'1" | 180 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Issmael Salas | R | R | July 25, 1982 | 5'9" | 200 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Alfredo Silverio | R | R | May 6, 1987 | 6'1" | 215 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Juan Silverio | R | R | April 18, 1991 | 6'1" | 175 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Tomas Solis | L | L | October 2, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Humberto Sosa | R | R | October 13, 1985 | 5'11" | 205 | Veracruz, Veracruz MX |
| Jesus Valenzuela | L | R | January 30, 1989 | 5'7" | 210 | Huatabampo, Sonora MX |
| Andy Vasquez | L | R | October 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| José Velázquez | R | R | May 9, 1991 | 5'10" | 174 | Isla de la Juventud, CU |
| Ryan Verdugo | L | L | April 10, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Ramon Villa | L | R | December 2, 1995 | 5'9" | 170 | Ensenada, MX |
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.
