2009 Wichita Wingnuts Roster
Team Record: 58-38
Finished 1st in the AA's North Division
Manager: Kevin Hooper (58-38)
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Ballpark: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Attendance: 161,170, Avg. 3,504 in 46 home dates
Playoffs - Lincoln Saltdogs 3 games, Wichita Wingnuts 2
The Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association ended the 2009 season with a record of 58 wins and 38 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division.
The Wingnuts allowed 382 runs, least in the league. Wichita plated 508 runs. Kelly Hunt and Greg Porter paced the team with 21 home runs apiece. Greg Porter drove in 86 runs and topped batters with significant playing time by hitting .372. Derek Blacksher led the squad with 11 wins, while Will Savage recorded a 2.95 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.
Dustan Mohr played in Major League Baseball during his career, the only member of the Wichita Wingnuts to do so.
Kevin Hooper served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ashner | R | R | October 9, 1983 | 6'0" | 180 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Derek Blacksher | R | R | March 1, 1985 | 6'0" | 207 | Orange, TX US |
| Nick Blasi | R | R | September 23, 1981 | 5'10" | 200 | Wichita, KS US |
| Patrick Brooks | R | R | July 4, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | Vallejo, CA US |
| Adam Cowart | R | R | August 18, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Joe D'Alessandro | R | R | February 20, 1984 | 5'11" | 195 | Woodbury, NJ US |
| Bradley Davis | R | L | December 20, 1982 | 6'1" | 185 | Frankfort, KY US |
| Justin Dowdy | L | L | August 13, 1983 | 6'1" | 175 | San Diego, CA US |
| Zach Goldberg | R | R | August 4, 1983 | 6'3" | 215 | |
| Brenan Herrera | R | R | June 16, 1982 | 6'1" | 180 | Lawton, OK US |
| Josh Horn | R | R | January 24, 1984 | 6'0" | 180 | |
| Kelly Hunt | R | R | April 15, 1981 | 6'5" | 240 | Toledo, OH US |
| Doug Hurn | R | R | August 12, 1985 | 6'1" | 215 | |
| John Martin | R | R | December 13, 1983 | 6'3" | 205 | Shawnee, KS US |
| Gabe Medina | R | R | February 17, 1984 | 6'5" | 235 | , Zulia VE |
| Dustan Mohr | R | R | June 19, 1976 | 6'0" | 210 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Ronnie Morales | L | L | January 22, 1985 | 6'3" | 195 | Wichita, KS US |
| Joseph Muich | R | R | August 18, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Nathan Parker | L | L | January 29, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | |
| Steve Pearson | L | L | April 22, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | |
| Greg Porter | L | R | August 15, 1980 | 6'5" | 260 | West Point, NY US |
| Tyler Rhoden | R | R | December 23, 1984 | 6'3" | 222 | Nashville, TN US |
| Richard Salazar | L | L | September 6, 1981 | 5'11" | 200 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Will Savage | R | R | August 25, 1984 | 6'4" | 210 | West Hills, CA US |
| Mike Sharp | R | R | November 18, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | |
| Diego Soto | R | R | September 8, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | |
| Amad Stephens | R | R | June 1, 1979 | 6'0" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| Michael Thompson | R | R | February 9, 1984 | 6'4" | 230 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Julio Torres | L | L | August 14, 1987 | 6'3" | 210 | , PR |
| Justin Young | R | R | January 27, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 |
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.
