1988 Braves Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 16-47
Finished 8th in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Pedro González (16-47)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
1988 Braves StatisticsTeam Record: 16-47
Finished 8th in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Pedro González (16-47)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
The Braves of the Gulf Coast League ended the 1988 season with a record of 16 wins and 47 losses, finishing eighth in the league's South Division.
The Braves scored 193 runs, worst in the league, and conceded 327 runs. Rolando Petit led hitters with significant playing time by hitting .255, while Rob Duncan recorded a 2.25 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 1988 Braves who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Melvin Nieves, Javy López, Tony Tarasco, Chuck Cary and Albert Hall.
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 |
| Fabricio Berroa | L | L | December 29, 1968 | 6'0" | 170 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Mark Bond | R | |||||
| Junior Carrion | S | R | May 17, 1969 | 6'0" | 150 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Chuck Cary | L | L | March 3, 1960 | 6'4" | 210 | Whittier, CA US |
| Shon Chmielewski | R | R | July 13, 1968 | 6'3" | 205 | Jackson, MI US |
| Jeff Clark | L | R | September 4, 1969 | 6'0" | 170 | Columbus, GA US |
| Mark Clark | R | R | January 24, 1967 | 6'1" | 170 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Dave Clouse | R | R | April 26, 1967 | 6'4" | 225 | Lansing, MI US |
| Dave Crowson | L | R | February 19, 1968 | 6'2" | 170 | Brenham, TX US |
| Paul DeJaynes | R | October 3, 1965 | 6'2" | 195 | Galesburg, IL US | |
| Mark Deushane | R | R | October 29, 1964 | 6'4" | 220 | Whittier, CA US |
| Kenneth Doyle | ||||||
| Rob Duncan | R | R | March 30, 1970 | 6'1" | 170 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Albert Hall | S | R | March 7, 1958 | 5'11" | 155 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Lee Heath | S | R | December 26, 1969 | 5'10" | 170 | Wuzburg, DE |
| Rivelino Hendricks | R | R | August 4, 1970 | 6'1" | 165 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Dan Hopson | R | R | March 29, 1966 | 5'9" | 150 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Jeffrey Johnson | ||||||
| Kevin Kelly | L | L | September 23, 1965 | 6'0" | 180 | Topeka, KS US |
| Chris Keshock | R | R | July 5, 1965 | 6'5" | 195 | Cleveland, OH US |
| John Kupsey | R | R | September 21, 1969 | 6'1" | 185 | |
| Javy López | R | R | November 5, 1970 | 6'3" | 185 | Ponce, PR |
| Johnny Maldonado | R | R | May 22, 1969 | 5'11" | 180 | Austin, TX US |
| Yonny Neveda | R | R | June 23, 1968 | 5'11" | 180 | Lastakes, VE |
| Melvin Nieves | S | R | December 28, 1971 | 6'2" | 185 | San Juan, PR |
| Jarrod Parker | R | R | October 8, 1968 | 6'5" | 190 | Detroit, MI US |
| Rolando Petit | R | R | May 15, 1967 | 6'2" | 185 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Andres Polo | R | R | March 27, 1969 | 6'3" | 170 | Ingenio Consuelo, DO |
| Jimmie Pullins | R | R | October 12, 1969 | 6'2" | 185 | Tyler, TX US |
| Josman Roble | L | L | February 25, 1969 | 6'1" | 185 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Joe Saccomanno | R | R | March 10, 1966 | 5'10" | 170 | Passaic, NJ US |
| Ron Sims | R | R | June 10, 1969 | 5'11" | 175 | Mobile, AL US |
| Tony Tarasco | L | R | December 9, 1970 | 6'0" | 185 | New York, NY US |
| Tito Thomas | R | R | November 8, 1968 | 6'1" | 170 | Norfolk, VA US |
| Kevin Tyson | R | R | April 30, 1970 | 6'3" | 190 | Lafayette, IN US |
| Dave Waldenberger | S | R | February 24, 1971 | 6'1" | 185 | Boyle Heights, CA US |
| Brian Wright | L | R | February 19, 1969 | 6'3" | 177 | Lynwood, CA US |
| Eric Yankovich | R | March 3, 1966 | ||||
| Greg Ziegler | R | R | August 24, 1967 | 6'0" | 193 | Oak Park, IL US |
