2009 Danville Braves Roster
Team Record: 47-21
Finished 1st in the AL's East Division
Manager: Paul Runge (47-21)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Danville, Virginia
Ballpark: Legion Stadium
Attendance: 35,743, Avg. 1,083 in 33 home dates
Playoffs - Danville Braves 2 games, Elizabethton Twins 0
The Danville Braves of the Appalachian League ended the 2009 season with a record of 47 wins and 21 losses, finishing first in the league's East Division.
The Braves conceded 248 runs, the lowest total in the circuit. Danville tallied 349 runs. Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg accounted for 53 RBI and topped batters with significant playing time by hitting .359. Matt Crim led the squad with 10 wins, while Chris Masters recorded a 1.43 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2009 Danville Braves who spent time in the Majors during their careers included David Hale, Christian Bethancourt, Brett Oberholtzer, Luis Avilán, Cory Rasmus and Julio Teherán.
Paul Runge served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Accomando | L | L | July 16, 1987 | 6'1" | 181 | Monroe, CT US |
| Travis Adair | L | R | December 23, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | Woodruff, SC US |
| Chris Anderson | R | R | October 27, 1985 | 6'0" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Luis Avilán | L | L | July 19, 1989 | 6'2" | 220 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Tyler Barnett | L | R | February 22, 1986 | 5'9" | 175 | St. Augustine, FL US |
| Eric Barrett | L | L | December 19, 1986 | 6'3" | 180 | Chesterfield, MO US |
| Thomas Berryhill | R | R | December 9, 1987 | 5'10" | 185 | Aynor, SC US |
| Christian Bethancourt | R | R | September 2, 1991 | 6'2" | 213 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Adam Bullard | R | R | February 10, 1987 | 6'6" | 225 | Greenville, SC US |
| Matt Crim | L | L | August 14, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Charleston, SC US |
| Chris Curley | R | R | August 25, 1987 | 6'0" | 185 | Edgewood, KY US |
| Daniel Elorriaga-Matra | R | R | December 28, 1988 | 6'0" | 185 | Parkland, FL US |
| Randy Gress | R | R | December 6, 1984 | 6'3" | 180 | Hamden, CT US |
| David Hale | R | R | September 27, 1987 | 6'2" | 210 | Marietta, GA US |
| Cory Harrilchak | L | L | October 27, 1987 | 5'10" | 175 | Cary, NC US |
| Ty'Relle Harris | R | R | December 12, 1986 | 6'4" | 235 | Compton, CA US |
| Robby Hefflinger | R | R | January 3, 1990 | 6'5" | 235 | Buford, GA US |
| Derick Himpsl | L | L | June 4, 1986 | 6'4" | 240 | Amsterdam, NY US |
| Casey Hodges | R | R | March 29, 1985 | 6'2" | 195 | Rocky Mount, VA US |
| Mycal Jones | R | R | May 30, 1987 | 5'10" | 190 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Jordan Kreke | R | R | May 21, 1987 | 6'1" | 205 | Bartelso, IL US |
| Jeff Lorick | L | L | December 18, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Duluth, GA US |
| Osman Marval | S | R | November 26, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Punto Fijo, Falcon VE |
| Chris Masters | L | L | October 1, 1987 | 6'0" | 225 | Marietta, GA US |
| Kuyaunnis Miles | L | R | May 15, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | Phenix City, AL US |
| Adam Milligan | L | R | March 14, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Morristown, TN US |
| Edigson Mora | R | R | October 20, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Elias Pina, DO |
| Brett Oberholtzer | L | L | July 1, 1989 | 6'1" | 225 | Christiana, DE US |
| Alberto Odreman | R | R | March 12, 1989 | 6'3" | 210 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Cody Railsback | R | R | June 3, 1987 | 6'4" | 175 | Dallas, TX US |
| Cory Rasmus | R | R | November 6, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | Columbus, GA US |
| Bobby Rauh | R | R | November 25, 1987 | 6'0" | 175 | Daytona Beach, FL US |
| Kyle Rose | R | R | May 24, 1989 | 6'0" | 165 | Huntsville, AL US |
| Ryohei Shimabukuro | L | R | September 1, 1989 | 6'0" | 205 | Osaka City, JP |
| Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg | R | R | February 8, 1988 | 6'2" | 235 | Pretoria, ZA |
| Tyler Stovall | L | L | December 27, 1989 | 6'1" | 200 | Hokes Bluff, AL US |
| Julio Surinach | R | R | July 29, 1988 | 6'0" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Julio Teherán | R | R | January 27, 1991 | 6'2" | 205 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| L. V. Ware | R | R | March 18, 1987 | 5'10" | 185 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Matt Weaver | R | R | January 27, 1990 | 6'0" | 175 | Mount Holly, NJ US |
| Jace Whitmer | R | R | December 18, 1987 | 6'4" | 225 | Powder Springs, GA US |
| Derek Wiley | R | R | April 9, 1987 | 6'4" | 217 | Nashville, TN 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.
