2009 Bluefield Orioles Roster
Appalachian League (AL) - Class: R
Team Record: 33-35
Finished 3rd in the AL's East Division
Manager: Einar Díaz (33-35)
Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Bluefield, West Virginia
Ballpark: Bowen Field
Attendance: 34,510, Avg. 1,046 in 33 home dates
2009 Bluefield Orioles StatisticsTeam Record: 33-35
Finished 3rd in the AL's East Division
Manager: Einar Díaz (33-35)
Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Bluefield, West Virginia
Ballpark: Bowen Field
Attendance: 34,510, Avg. 1,046 in 33 home dates
The Bluefield Orioles of the Appalachian League ended the 2009 season with a record of 33 wins and 35 losses, finishing third in the league's East Division.
The Orioles scored 295 runs and conceded 318 runs. Michael Flacco accounted for 34 RBI. Mike Planeta led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .288 clip. Jesse Beal topped the team with 5 wins, while Vito Frabizio recorded a 2.96 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound. Einar Díaz served as manager.
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| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Almanzar | R | R | July 25, 1986 | 6'2" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Justin Anderson | L | L | October 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 195 | Tempe, AZ US |
| Jesse Beal | S | R | July 12, 1990 | 6'6" | 210 | Washington, DC US |
| Bobby Bundy | R | R | January 13, 1990 | 6'2" | 215 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Omar Casamayor | S | R | November 3, 1986 | 5'11" | 170 | Palmira, VE |
| Josh Dowdy | R | R | January 18, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Michael Flacco | R | R | January 17, 1987 | 6'6" | 212 | Audubon, NJ US |
| Vito Frabizio | R | R | June 28, 1989 | West Islip, NY US | ||
| Janensis Guerrero | R | R | May 21, 1989 | 6'0" | 170 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Gary Helmick | R | R | August 29, 1987 | 5'11" | 185 | Washington, DC US |
| Matt Hobgood | R | R | August 3, 1990 | 6'4" | 245 | Glendale, AZ US |
| Brandon Holloway | L | L | April 26, 1986 | 6'3" | 245 | Midlothian, VA US |
| Andrew Huebner | R | R | November 5, 1986 | 6'2" | 200 | Hatfield, PA US |
| Jose Kianes | S | L | May 1, 1987 | 6'2" | 182 | Stuart, FL US |
| Pat McCrory | R | R | December 9, 1986 | 5'9" | 175 | Kilgore, TX US |
| Blake Mechaw | L | L | August 19, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Vinemont, AL US |
| Edinho Meyer | R | R | February 7, 1988 | 6'2" | 170 | Willemstad, CW |
| Justin Moore | R | R | July 26, 1989 | 6'3" | 190 | Fredericksburg, VA US |
| Ryan Palsha | R | R | May 17, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | Danville, CA US |
| Thomas Phelps | R | R | October 12, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | Westminster, CA US |
| Chase Phillips | R | R | September 14, 1986 | 6'4" | 175 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Mike Planeta | R | R | October 17, 1989 | 6'4" | 185 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Joel Polanco | R | R | September 27, 1985 | 6'2" | 200 | San Jose de los Llanos, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Luis Ramirez | L | L | April 24, 1988 | 6'3" | 170 | Yamasa, Monte Plata DO |
| Dashenko Ricardo | R | R | March 1, 1990 | 6'0" | 205 | Willemstad, CW |
| Larry Rivera | S | R | May 26, 1986 | 6'1" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Javier Santana | S | R | July 31, 1987 | 6'1" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Kipp Schutz | L | L | March 21, 1988 | 6'4" | 205 | Evansville, IN US |
| Sam Taveras | R | R | January 4, 1988 | 6'1" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Corey Thomas | R | R | September 23, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Tampa, FL US |
| Matthew Tucker | S | R | June 5, 1983 | 6'1" | 185 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| David Walters | R | R | August 13, 1987 | 6'3" | 190 | Marriottsville, MD US |
| Lance West | R | R | November 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | Shreveport, LA 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.
