2008 Blue Jays Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 26-32
Finished 6th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Dave Pano (26-32)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Dunedin, Florida
Ballpark: Englebert Complex
2008 Blue Jays StatisticsTeam Record: 26-32
Finished 6th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Dave Pano (26-32)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Dunedin, Florida
Ballpark: Englebert Complex
The Blue Jays of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2008 season with a record of 26 wins and 32 losses, finishing sixth in the league's North Division.
The Blue Jays scored 275 runs and gave up 269 runs. Justin McClanahan recorded 32 runs batted in. Balbino Fuenmayor topped batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .307 clip, while Jonas Cuotto recorded a 2.64 ERA, tops among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Jeremy Accardo, Robinzon Díaz, Tyler Pastornicky, Henderson Álvarez, Dustin Antolin, Shannon Stewart and A. J. Jiménez were all players from the 2008 Blue Jays who played in the Majors during their careers.
Dave Pano served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Accardo | R | R | December 18, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Henderson Álvarez | R | R | April 18, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| John Anderson | L | L | November 9, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Pleasanton, CA US |
| Dustin Antolin | R | R | August 9, 1989 | 6'2" | 230 | Mililani, HI US |
| Austin Armstrong | R | R | January 17, 1987 | 6'3" | 205 | Hollywood, FL US |
| Corey Bachman | R | R | May 24, 1985 | 6'1" | 190 | Lexington, VA US |
| Markus Brisker | R | R | August 21, 1990 | 6'3" | 210 | Winter Haven, FL US |
| Joel Castillo | L | L | August 22, 1987 | 6'1" | 170 | , Chiriqui PA |
| Mike Crouse | R | R | November 22, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | New Westminster, BC CA |
| Jonas Cuotto | R | R | September 21, 1986 | 6'0" | 215 | Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar VE |
| Kevin Denis-Fortier | L | R | September 22, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Quebec, QC CA |
| Robinzon Díaz | R | R | September 19, 1983 | 5'11" | 220 | Monte Plata, Monte Plata DO |
| Cody Dunbar | R | R | December 4, 1985 | 6'3" | 225 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Luis Fernandez | R | R | November 16, 1987 | 5'11" | 170 | Las Tunas, CU |
| Balbino Fuenmayor | R | R | November 26, 1989 | 6'3" | 230 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Kyle Gilligan | R | R | March 7, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | Etobicoke, ON CA |
| Jimmy Gonzalez | R | R | February 25, 1988 | 6'1" | 190 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Scott Gracey | R | R | October 15, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Chris Holguin | R | R | April 25, 1986 | 5'11" | 185 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Luis Hurtado | R | R | November 4, 1988 | 5'11" | 175 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Nathan Jennings | R | R | December 24, 1984 | 6'0" | 180 | Tyler, TX US |
| A. J. Jiménez | R | R | May 1, 1990 | 6'0" | 195 | San Juan, PR |
| Tyler Kelsey | L | L | July 17, 1985 | 6'5" | 220 | , US |
| Po-Hsuan Keng | R | R | October 15, 1984 | 6'1" | 235 | Taipei, TW |
| Ryan Koch | R | R | October 16, 1985 | 6'4" | 200 | Largo, FL US |
| Chase Lirette | R | R | June 9, 1985 | 6'4" | 220 | Thibodaux, LA US |
| Mike Lynch | L | L | January 15, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | , ON CA |
| Yorman Mayora | R | R | April 20, 1987 | 5'11" | 199 | Crespo, VE |
| Justin McClanahan | R | R | August 22, 1985 | 5'11" | 210 | Annapolis, MD US |
| Brad McElroy | L | R | April 24, 1986 | 5'11" | 195 | London, ON CA |
| Willy Mendez | L | L | August 11, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Dan Miller | R | R | July 7, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Hunter Moody | L | L | January 31, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
| Nate Nelson | R | R | September 27, 1984 | 6'5" | 285 | |
| Ryan Page | L | L | September 16, 1985 | 6'1" | 205 | Moon Township, PA US |
| Tyler Pastornicky | R | R | December 13, 1989 | 5'11" | 180 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Yensy Perez | R | R | July 21, 1987 | 5'11" | 160 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Boomer Potts | L | L | July 4, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Claremore, OK US |
| Welinton Ramirez | R | R | April 13, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Henry Rodriguez | R | R | October 19, 1987 | 5'11" | 182 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Shannon Stewart | R | R | February 25, 1974 | 6'0" | 175 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Jon Talley | L | R | February 18, 1989 | 6'3" | 220 | Carlsbad, CA US |
| Jonnathan Valdez | L | R | September 5, 1990 | 6'3" | 230 | Bayamon, PR |
| Kenny Wilson | R | R | January 30, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | Tampa, FL US |
| Robert Zárate | L | L | February 1, 1987 | 6'3" | 200 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
