2009 Wilmington Blue Rocks Roster
Team Record: 84-55
Finished 1st in the CL's Northern Division
Manager: Brian Rupp (84-55)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Ballpark: Judy Johnson Field at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium
Attendance: 288,094, Avg. 4,723 in 61 home dates
Playoffs - Lynchburg Hillcats 3 games, Wilmington Blue Rocks 2
The Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Carolina League ended the 2009 season with a record of 84 wins and 55 losses, finishing first in the league's Northern Division.
The Blue Rocks yielded 486 runs, fewest in the league. Wilmington tallied 569 runs. Mike Moustakas paced the team with 16 home runs and accounted for 86 RBI. Clint Robinson topped batters with significant playing time with a .298 average. Eduardo Paulino led the squad with 10 wins, while Danny Duffy recorded a 3 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Members of the 2009 Wilmington Blue Rocks who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Eric Hosmer, Johnny Giavotella, David Lough, Louis Coleman, Derrick Robinson, Everett Teaford, Paulo Orlando, Jeff Bianchi, Juan Abreu, Mike Montgomery, Danny Duffy, Mike Moustakas and Clint Robinson.
Brian Rupp served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Abreu | R | R | April 8, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte DO |
| Eric Basurto | R | R | April 17, 1986 | 6'3" | 200 | Hayward, CA US |
| Jeff Bianchi | R | R | October 5, 1986 | 5'11" | 185 | Lancaster, PA US |
| Barry Bowden | R | R | November 9, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | Vidalia, LA US |
| Alex Caldera | L | R | October 1, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | El Centro, CA US |
| Chris Chavez | L | R | September 11, 1984 | 6'3" | 195 | Kingman, AZ US |
| Louis Coleman | R | R | April 4, 1986 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenwood, MS US |
| Luis Del Rosario | R | R | May 21, 1990 | 6'2" | 185 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Danny Duffy | L | L | December 21, 1988 | 6'3" | 205 | Goleta, CA US |
| Ryan Eigsti | R | R | August 24, 1985 | 6'1" | 205 | Peoria, IL US |
| Chase Fontaine | L | R | October 22, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | Albany, GA US |
| Johnny Giavotella | R | R | July 10, 1987 | 5'8" | 185 | Metairie, LA US |
| Jason Godin | R | R | September 23, 1984 | 6'5" | 170 | Anchorage, AK US |
| Danny Gutierrez | R | R | March 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 200 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Rowdy Hardy | L | L | October 26, 1982 | 6'4" | 170 | Dallas, TX US |
| Aaron Hartsock | R | R | January 17, 1984 | 6'3" | 200 | Brawley, CA US |
| Eric Hosmer | L | L | October 24, 1989 | 6'4" | 225 | South Miami, FL US |
| Antonio Jimenez | R | R | April 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 155 | Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal DO |
| Josh Johnson | S | R | January 11, 1986 | 5'10" | 190 | Tampa, FL US |
| Patrick Keating | R | R | June 9, 1987 | 6'0" | 220 | Harrisburg, IL US |
| Scott Kelley | R | R | October 2, 1986 | 6'0" | 190 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Ray Liotta | L | L | April 3, 1983 | 6'3" | 220 | Metairie, LA US |
| David Lough | L | L | January 20, 1986 | 5'10" | 175 | Akron, OH US |
| Mike Montgomery | L | L | July 1, 1989 | 6'5" | 215 | Valencia, CA US |
| Matthew Morizio | L | R | December 14, 1983 | 6'3" | 215 | Waltham, MA US |
| Mike Moustakas | L | R | September 11, 1988 | 6'0" | 225 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Paulo Orlando | R | R | November 1, 1985 | 6'2" | 215 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BR |
| Adrian Ortiz | L | R | January 14, 1987 | 6'0" | 188 | Bayamon, PR |
| Eduardo Paulino | R | R | September 29, 1985 | 5'11" | 176 | Nagua, Maria Trinidad Sanchez DO |
| Zach Peterson | S | R | November 6, 1984 | 6'1" | 165 | St. Paul, MN US |
| Carlos Rivas | L | L | January 3, 1985 | 6'3" | 160 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Clint Robinson | L | L | February 16, 1985 | 6'5" | 240 | Jefferson City, MO US |
| Derrick Robinson | S | L | September 28, 1987 | 5'11" | 190 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Craig Rodriguez | L | L | June 27, 1985 | 6'4" | 210 | Sugar Land, TX US |
| Mario Santiago | R | R | December 16, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Guayama, PR |
| Anthony Seratelli | S | R | February 27, 1983 | 5'10" | 190 | Edison, NJ US |
| Brandon Sisk | L | L | July 13, 1985 | 6'2" | 220 | Palestine, TX US |
| Ben Swaggerty | L | L | August 8, 1982 | 6'1" | 185 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Everett Teaford | L | L | May 15, 1984 | 6'0" | 160 | Alpharetta, GA US |
| Nick Van Stratten | R | R | May 22, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Kelvin Villa | L | L | December 14, 1985 | 5'10" | 170 | Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal DO |
| Jamar Walton | L | R | January 5, 1986 | 6'4" | 195 | Emporia, VA 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.
