1987 Braves Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 20-43
Finished 5th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Pedro González (20-43)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
1987 Braves StatisticsTeam Record: 20-43
Finished 5th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Pedro González (20-43)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
The Braves of the Gulf Coast League ended the 1987 season with a record of 20 wins and 43 losses, finishing fifth in the league's North Division.
The Braves scored 223 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 320 runs. Lynn Robinson led hitters with significant playing time by hitting .278, while Ralph Meister recorded a 3.7 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 1987 Braves who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Derek Lilliquist, Keith Mitchell, Eddie Pérez and Ben Rivera.
Pedro González served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldo Apolinario | R | R | February 11, 1969 | 6'0" | 165 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Jim Bailey | R | R | June 5, 1966 | 6'2" | 185 | |
| Jorge Barcelo | R | R | June 4, 1967 | 6'3" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jose Bautista | R | R | August 1, 1968 | 5'11" | 170 | |
| Junior Carrion | S | R | May 17, 1969 | 6'0" | 150 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Shon Chmielewski | R | R | July 13, 1968 | 6'3" | 205 | Jackson, MI US |
| Calvin Cohen | L | R | 6'1" | 200 | ||
| David Colon | R | R | November 5, 1968 | 6'1" | 165 | |
| Wes Currin | R | L | May 17, 1965 | 6'1" | 155 | Oxford, NC US |
| Mark Davis | R | R | August 5, 1965 | 6'1" | 210 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Greg Doss | R | R | December 21, 1965 | 6'0" | 175 | |
| Bob Gillund | R | August 17, 1964 | 6'1" | 193 | ||
| Lamar Hall | R | R | January 20, 1969 | 5'11" | 155 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Doug Keelan | R | R | February 1, 1965 | 6'1" | 200 | |
| Derek Lilliquist | L | L | February 20, 1966 | 6'0" | 200 | Winter Park, FL US |
| Johnny Maldonado | R | R | May 22, 1969 | 5'11" | 180 | Austin, TX US |
| Miguel Marrero | L | L | May 19, 1966 | 6'1" | 165 | Ramon Santana, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ralph Meister | R | R | March 25, 1968 | 6'4" | 170 | Greensburg, PA US |
| Jesus Mendoza | R | R | June 27, 1968 | 6'0" | 205 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Glenn Mitchell | R | R | October 2, 1968 | 5'11" | 190 | Rivic, NY US |
| Keith Mitchell | R | R | August 6, 1969 | 5'10" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| James Mittan | R | R | 6'3" | 200 | ||
| Charlie Mobley | L | L | November 11, 1966 | 5'10" | 161 | York, SC US |
| Yonny Neveda | R | R | June 23, 1968 | 5'11" | 180 | Lastakes, VE |
| Roberto Oliva | R | R | November 10, 1968 | 6'2" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jarrod Parker | R | R | October 8, 1968 | 6'5" | 190 | Detroit, MI US |
| Eddie Pérez | R | R | May 4, 1968 | 6'1" | 175 | Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia VE |
| Andres Polo | R | R | March 27, 1969 | 6'3" | 170 | Ingenio Consuelo, DO |
| John Reilley | R | R | August 10, 1965 | 6'5" | 205 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Paul Reis | R | R | June 7, 1968 | 5'10" | 160 | Azores, PT |
| Ben Rivera | R | R | January 11, 1968 | 6'6" | 210 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Lynn Robinson | S | R | October 27, 1965 | 5'11" | 171 | Grenada, MS US |
| Manuel Rosario | R | R | September 20, 1968 | 6'3" | 165 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Stan Scarborough | R | R | June 14, 1968 | 6'5" | 180 | Videlia, GA US |
| Rob Stuart | L | R | June 25, 1968 | 6'0" | 170 | Fullerton, CA US |
| Mike Urman | R | R | July 11, 1969 | 6'3" | 200 | Inglewood, CA US |
| Marcos Vasquez | R | R | November 5, 1968 | 5'10" | 170 | |
| Brian Wright | L | R | February 19, 1969 | 6'3" | 177 | Lynwood, CA US |
| Ken Yochum | R | R | January 24, 1968 | 6'0" | 180 | Cincinnati, OH US |
