2017 Charlotte Knights Roster
Team Record: 61-81
Finished 4th in the IL's South Division
Manager: Mark Grudzielanek (61-81)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Ballpark: BB & T BallPark
Attendance: 628,526, Avg. 9,109 in 69 home dates
The Charlotte Knights of the International League ended the 2017 season with a record of 61 wins and 81 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Knights scored 614 runs and allowed 730 runs. Danny Hayes led Charlotte with 19 home runs, and Rymer Liriano walloped 15 or more, too. Danny Hayes drove in 67 runs. Rymer Liriano paced hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .256 clip. Carson Fulmer topped the team with 7 wins, while Reynaldo López registered a 3.79 earned run average, tops among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2017 Charlotte Knights who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Juan Minaya, Matt Purke, Jason Bourgeois, Greg Infante, Dylan Covey, Adam Engel, Al Alburquerque, Matt Davidson, Grant Green, Lucas Giolito, Carson Blair, Jake Petricka, Cody Asche, Carlos Rodón, Cory Luebke, Avisaíl García, Michael Ynoa, Rymer Liriano, Chris Beck, Everth Cabrera, Brandon Brennan, Reynaldo López, Willy García, Mike Pelfrey, Chris Volstad, Michael Kopech, Danny Farquhar, Miguel González, Tyler Saladino, Nick Delmonico, Zack Burdi, Carson Fulmer, Mark Lowe, James Shields, Tyler Ladendorf, Leury García, Giovanni Soto, Jean Machi, Brad Goldberg, Yoán Moncada, Ryan Raburn, Tyler Danish, Bobby Parnell, Kevan Smith, Eddy Alvarez, Steve Johnson, Jacob May, Rob Brantly, David Holmberg, Aaron Bummer and Jake Dunning.
Mark Grudzielanek served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Alburquerque | R | R | June 10, 1986 | 6'0" | 195 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Eddy Alvarez | S | R | January 30, 1990 | 5'9" | 180 | Miami, FL US |
| Cody Asche | L | R | June 30, 1990 | 6'1" | 205 | St. Charles, MO US |
| Max Beatty | R | R | March 27, 1991 | 6'2" | 225 | Vancouver, WA US |
| Chris Beck | R | R | September 4, 1990 | 6'3" | 230 | Commerce, GA US |
| Carson Blair | R | R | October 18, 1989 | 6'2" | 210 | Argyle, TX US |
| Jason Bourgeois | R | R | January 4, 1982 | 5'9" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Rob Brantly | L | R | July 14, 1989 | 6'1" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Brandon Brennan | R | R | July 26, 1991 | 6'4" | 220 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Ronald Bueno | S | R | October 4, 1992 | 5'10" | 154 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Aaron Bummer | L | L | September 21, 1993 | 6'3" | 200 | Peoria, AZ US |
| Zack Burdi | R | R | March 9, 1995 | 6'3" | 205 | Downers Grove, IL US |
| Everth Cabrera | S | R | November 17, 1986 | 5'10" | 190 | Nandaime, NI |
| Brian Clark | R | L | April 27, 1993 | 6'3" | 235 | Munroe Falls, OH US |
| Dylan Covey | R | R | August 14, 1991 | 6'1" | 220 | Glendale, CA US |
| Tyler Danish | R | R | September 12, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Brandon, FL US |
| Matt Davidson | R | R | March 26, 1991 | 6'3" | 230 | Yucaipa, CA US |
| Nick Delmonico | L | R | July 12, 1992 | 6'3" | 230 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Jake Dunning | R | R | August 12, 1988 | 6'4" | 190 | Fort Stewart, GA US |
| Adam Engel | R | R | December 9, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Loveland, OH US |
| Danny Farquhar | R | R | February 17, 1987 | 5'9" | 185 | Pembroke Pines, FL US |
| Carson Fulmer | R | R | December 13, 1993 | 6'0" | 195 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Avisaíl García | R | R | June 12, 1991 | 6'4" | 250 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Leury García | S | R | March 18, 1991 | 5'8" | 180 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Willy García | R | R | September 4, 1992 | 6'2" | 215 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jeff Gelalich | L | R | March 16, 1991 | 6'0" | 210 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Casey Gillaspie | S | L | January 25, 1993 | 6'4" | 240 | Omaha, NE US |
| Lucas Giolito | R | R | July 14, 1994 | 6'6" | 245 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Brad Goldberg | R | R | February 21, 1990 | 6'4" | 220 | Beachwood, OH US |
| Miguel González | R | R | May 27, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Guadalajara, Jalisco MX |
| Grant Green | R | R | September 27, 1987 | 6'3" | 180 | Fullerton, CA US |
| Drew Hasler | R | R | August 14, 1993 | 6'6" | 245 | Hickory, NC US |
| Danny Hayes | L | R | September 21, 1990 | 6'4" | 230 | Rancho Murieta, CA US |
| David Holmberg | R | L | July 19, 1991 | 6'3" | 245 | Houston, TX US |
| Greg Infante | R | R | July 10, 1987 | 6'1" | 200 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Steve Johnson | R | R | August 31, 1987 | 6'1" | 220 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Michael Kopech | R | R | April 30, 1996 | 6'3" | 205 | Mount Pleasant, TX US |
| Tyler Ladendorf | R | R | March 7, 1988 | 5'11" | 195 | Park Ridge, IL US |
| Will Lamb | L | L | September 9, 1990 | 6'6" | 180 | Newport News, VA US |
| Rymer Liriano | R | R | June 20, 1991 | 6'0" | 230 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Reynaldo López | R | R | January 4, 1994 | 6'1" | 200 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Mark Lowe | L | R | June 7, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | Houston, TX US |
| Cory Luebke | R | L | March 4, 1985 | 6'4" | 210 | Maria Stein, OH US |
| Jean Machi | R | R | February 1, 1982 | 6'0" | 255 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
| Jacob May | S | R | January 23, 1992 | 5'10" | 180 | Liberty Township, OH US |
| Juan Minaya | R | R | September 18, 1990 | 6'4" | 210 | Maimon, DO |
| Yoán Moncada | S | R | May 27, 1995 | 6'2" | 205 | Abreus, CU |
| Chris O'Dowd | L | R | October 4, 1990 | 5'11" | 190 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Bobby Parnell | R | R | September 8, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Salisbury, NC US |
| Mike Pelfrey | R | R | January 14, 1984 | 6'7" | 240 | Wright Patterson AFB, OH US |
| Roberto Peña | R | R | June 8, 1992 | 6'0" | 250 | Caguas, PR |
| Jake Peter | L | R | April 5, 1993 | 6'1" | 215 | Mason City, IA US |
| D. J. Peterson | R | R | December 31, 1991 | 6'1" | 210 | Chandler, AZ US |
| Jake Petricka | R | R | June 5, 1988 | 6'5" | 220 | Northfield, IL US |
| Matt Purke | L | L | July 17, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | Nacogdoches, TX US |
| Ryan Raburn | R | R | April 17, 1981 | 6'0" | 185 | Tampa, FL US |
| Carlos Rodón | L | L | December 10, 1992 | 6'3" | 235 | Miami, FL US |
| Tyler Saladino | R | R | July 20, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | San Diego, CA US |
| James Shields | R | R | December 20, 1981 | 6'3" | 210 | Newhall, CA US |
| Kevan Smith | R | R | June 28, 1988 | 6'4" | 240 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Giovanni Soto | L | L | May 18, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Carolina, PR |
| Colton Turner | L | L | January 17, 1991 | 6'3" | 215 | Cleburne, TX US |
| Kelvis Valerio | R | R | September 26, 1991 | 6'1" | 190 | Santiago Rodriguez, DO |
| Jose Vinicio | S | R | July 10, 1993 | 5'11" | 150 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Chris Volstad | R | R | September 23, 1986 | 6'8" | 235 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL US |
| Connor Walsh | L | R | October 18, 1992 | 6'2" | 190 | Berwyn, PA US |
| Michael Ynoa | R | R | September 24, 1991 | 6'7" | 210 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
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.
