2012 Worcester Tornadoes Roster
Team Record: 29-71
Finished 5th in the CAA
Manager: Chip Plante (29-71)
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Ballpark: Fitton Field
Attendance: 61,398, Avg. 1,364 in 45 home dates
The Worcester Tornadoes of the Canadian-American Association ended the 2012 season with a record of 29 wins and 71 losses, finishing fifth in the CAA.
The Tornadoes plated 418 runs, worst in the circuit, and allowed 611 runs. Johnny Welch paced Worcester with 15 home runs Jerod Edmondson accounted for 59 RBI. Chris Torres led all regular batters by connecting at a .317 clip. Dan Sausville topped the team with 7 wins, while Mike Gedman recorded a 4.68 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
José Canseco played in Major League Baseball during his career, the only member of the Worcester Tornadoes to do so.
Chip Plante served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Best | L | R | May 4, 1989 | 6'1" | 245 | |
| Ryan Bicondoa | R | R | January 26, 1979 | 6'3" | 190 | Riverton, WY US |
| Michael Bourdon | R | R | October 12, 1988 | 6'3" | 215 | Simsbury, CT US |
| Ryan Brockett | R | R | December 3, 1989 | 5'9" | 170 | |
| J. B. Brown | L | R | April 30, 1989 | 6'1" | 220 | Alvin, TX US |
| José Canseco | R | R | July 2, 1964 | 6'4" | 240 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Kevin Cooper | R | R | May 5, 1987 | 6'2" | 170 | |
| Mike Dicato | R | R | February 2, 1987 | 6'1" | 205 | Winthrop, MA US |
| Jerod Edmondson | L | R | March 8, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Johnson City, NY US |
| Mike Gedman | L | L | February 21, 1987 | 6'5" | 215 | Framingham, MA US |
| Conner Hulse | R | R | August 29, 1989 | 6'1" | 200 | |
| Matt Jacobs | R | R | January 13, 1990 | 6'1" | 190 | |
| Eric Katzman | L | L | October 8, 1987 | 6'0" | 215 | |
| Sean Keeler | R | R | July 24, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | |
| Brendon Kelliher | R | R | January 7, 1989 | 6'1" | 205 | Hyannis, MA US |
| Cam Kneeland | R | R | June 23, 1990 | 6'1" | 195 | Rowley, MA US |
| Bryan Leigh | L | R | February 11, 1988 | 6'0" | 200 | Fall River, MA US |
| Matt McDonald | R | R | February 24, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | |
| Walker McKinven | R | R | January 28, 1989 | 6'1" | 195 | |
| Cameron Monger | R | R | August 5, 1988 | 6'2" | 210 | Weatherford, TX US |
| Mike Mullen | R | R | October 12, 1988 | 5'10" | 175 | |
| Phil Negus | R | R | November 10, 1987 | 6'2" | 205 | Milford, MA US |
| Kyle Nisson | R | R | February 23, 1990 | 6'1" | 202 | |
| Alex Nunez | L | R | April 30, 1981 | 5'11" | 170 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Tony Patane | R | R | October 18, 1988 | 6'0" | 190 | |
| Brandon Pinckney | R | R | April 12, 1982 | 5'10" | 165 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Zach Rafferty | R | R | November 17, 1988 | 6'4" | 220 | |
| Kyle Regnault | L | L | December 13, 1988 | 6'2" | 228 | Providence, RI US |
| Nick Salotti | R | R | February 10, 1984 | 6'2" | 220 | Palm Desert, CA US |
| Mike Samela | R | R | July 2, 1990 | 6'0" | 195 | |
| Dan Sausville | L | R | March 10, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Schenectady, NY US |
| Nick Serino | R | L | October 25, 1988 | 5'10" | 205 | Saugus, MA US |
| Chris Torres | R | R | January 27, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | Vero Beach, FL US |
| Alex Trezza | L | R | September 1, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Johnny Welch | R | R | December 7, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | |
| Zach Zuercher | L | L | April 10, 1984 | 6'2" | 215 | Warwick, RI 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.
