2017 Asheville Tourists Roster
Team Record: 68-70
Finished 4th in the SAL's South Division
Manager: Warren Schaeffer (68-70)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Ballpark: McCormick Stadium (new)
Attendance: 184,019, Avg. 2,706 in 68 home dates
The Asheville Tourists of the South Atlantic League ended the 2017 season with a record of 68 wins and 70 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Tourists led the league with 660 runs, ignited by 115 home runs. Asheville allowed 631 runs. Vince Fernandez paced the team with 16 home runs, and Jacob Bosiokovic walloped 15 or more also. Willie Abreu drove in 78 runs and topped all regular batters by connecting at a .283 clip. Antonio Santos paced the squad with 9 wins, while Alejandro Requena earned a 2.85 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2017 Asheville Tourists who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Riley Pint, Bryan Baker, J. D. Hammer, Tyler Nevin, Brian Serven, Antonio Santos, Colton Welker, Justin Lawrence, Rico Garcia and Julian Fernández.
Warren Schaeffer served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Abreu | L | L | March 21, 1995 | 6'4" | 225 | Hialeah, FL US |
| Cole Anderson | R | R | February 7, 1997 | 5'11" | 190 | Wellington, CO US |
| Steve Ascher | L | L | October 18, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Cutchogue, NY US |
| Bryan Baker | R | R | December 2, 1994 | 6'6" | 220 | Shalimar, FL US |
| Jacob Bosiokovic | R | R | December 21, 1993 | 6'5" | 240 | Delaware, OH US |
| Mike Bunal | R | R | November 18, 1993 | 6'2" | 205 | Rome, NY US |
| Luis Castro | R | R | September 19, 1995 | 6'1" | 187 | Caja Seca, Zulia VE |
| Ty Culbreth | L | L | April 9, 1994 | 5'11" | 175 | Bryan, TX US |
| Matt Dennis | R | R | January 3, 1995 | 6'1" | 210 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Joel Diaz | R | R | September 18, 1995 | 6'1" | 195 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Breiling Eusebio | L | L | October 21, 1996 | 6'1" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Collin Ferguson | L | L | February 9, 1993 | 6'2" | 215 | Santa Cruz, CA US |
| Julian Fernández | R | R | December 5, 1995 | 6'6" | 205 | Boca Chica, Santo Domingo DO |
| Vince Fernandez | L | R | July 25, 1995 | 6'3" | 210 | Lawrence, CA US |
| Rico Garcia | R | R | January 10, 1994 | 5'11" | 190 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Max George | R | R | April 7, 1996 | 5'10" | 190 | Parker, CO US |
| Jared Gesell | R | R | March 20, 1994 | 6'3" | 185 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Brandon Gold | R | R | September 16, 1994 | 6'3" | 203 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Jose Gomez | R | R | December 10, 1996 | 5'11" | 175 | Caracas, VE |
| J. D. Hammer | R | R | July 12, 1994 | 6'3" | 215 | Fort Collins, CO US |
| Carlos Herrera | L | R | September 23, 1996 | 6'0" | 145 | Caracas, VE |
| Heath Holder | R | R | August 23, 1992 | 6'6" | 211 | Loganville, GA US |
| Reid Humphreys | R | R | November 21, 1994 | 6'1" | 205 | Brandon, MS US |
| Ben Johnson | R | R | May 4, 1994 | 6'0" | 185 | Austin, TX US |
| Erick Julio | R | R | September 22, 1996 | 6'1" | 175 | Cartagena, CO |
| Salvador Justo | R | R | October 14, 1994 | 6'5" | 210 | Boca Chica, Santo Domingo DO |
| Justin Lawrence | R | R | November 25, 1994 | 6'3" | 218 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Logan Longwith | R | R | March 30, 1994 | 6'3" | 170 | East Ridge, TN US |
| Ryan Luna | R | R | September 21, 1993 | 5'11" | 190 | Corcoran, CA US |
| Manuel Melendez | L | L | January 10, 1997 | 5'11" | 165 | Barquisimeto, VE |
| Ryan Metzler | R | R | March 20, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | Glen Burnie, MD US |
| Austin Moore | R | R | June 21, 1994 | 6'2" | 230 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Tyler Nevin | R | R | May 29, 1997 | 6'4" | 200 | Poway, CA US |
| Kenny Oakley | R | R | August 30, 1993 | 6'3" | 195 | Henderson, NV US |
| Juan Pena | R | R | August 25, 1995 | 6'2" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Robbie Perkins | R | R | May 29, 1994 | 6'2" | 198 | Canberra, AU |
| Riley Pint | R | R | November 6, 1997 | 6'5" | 225 | Lenexa, KS US |
| Alejandro Requena | R | R | November 29, 1996 | 6'2" | 200 | Villa de Cura, VE |
| Jose Rodriguez | L | R | February 23, 1996 | 5'10" | 160 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Antonio Santos | R | R | October 6, 1996 | 6'3" | 180 | Villa Gonzalez, DO |
| Brian Serven | R | R | May 5, 1995 | 6'0" | 195 | Palm Desert, CA US |
| Taylor Snyder | R | R | September 28, 1994 | 6'2" | 165 | Elk Ridge, UT US |
| Eric Toole | L | R | February 8, 1993 | 6'0" | 180 | Council Bluffs, IA US |
| Campbell Wear | R | R | October 23, 1993 | 6'3" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| Colton Welker | R | R | October 9, 1997 | 6'1" | 195 | Coral Springs, FL US |
| Bobby Wernes | R | R | July 4, 1994 | 6'3" | 200 | Overland Park, KS 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.
