2016 Gwinnett Braves Roster
Team Record: 65-78
Finished 1st in the IL's South Division
Manager: Brian Snitker (20-21), Rick Albert (10-13), John Moses (35-44)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Ballpark: Coolray Field
Attendance: 225,259, Avg. 3,218 in 70 home dates
Playoffs - Gwinnett Braves 3 games, Columbus Clippers 1
Finals - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 3 games, Gwinnett Braves 1
The Gwinnett Braves of the International League ended the 2016 season with a record of 65 wins and 78 losses, finishing first in the league's South Division.
The Braves plated 566 runs and yielded 626 runs. Matt Tuiasosopo paced Gwinnett with 11 home runs Rio Ruiz recorded 62 runs batted in. Emilio Bonifácio topped all regular batters by hitting .298. Tyrell Jenkins paced the team with 9 wins.
Members of the 2016 Gwinnett Braves who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Maikel Cleto, Tyler Flowers, Mallex Smith, Omar Infante, Ryan Lavarnway, Jason Hursh, Tyler Moore, Matt Marksberry, Anthony Recker, Lucas Sims, Rob Wooten, Eric O'Flaherty, Kanekoa Texeira, Héctor Olivera, Chase d'Arnaud, Dario Álvarez, Adonis García, Shae Simmons, Casey Kelly, Erick Aybar, Jhoulys Chacín, Mike Foltynewicz, Robert Whalen, Rio Ruiz, Manny Banuelos, Reid Brignac, Wilfredo Boscán, Brian Moran, Matt Tuiasosopo, Dale Thayer, Brandon Cunniff, Jim Johnson, Ian Krol, Kyle Kubitza, Madison Younginer, Williams Pérez, Michael McKenry, Brandon Snyder, Ender Inciarte, Sean Burnett, José Ramírez, Emilio Bonifácio, Gordon Beckham, Joel De La Cruz, Roberto Hernández, Lucas Harrell, Chris Withrow, Danny Burawa, Sean Kazmar, Ryan Weber, Tyrell Jenkins, Chris Ellis, Blake Lalli, Matt Wisler, Ozzie Albies, Julio Teherán, Daniel Castro, Jordan Pacheco, Jed Bradley, Jace Peterson, Aaron Blair, John Gant and George Kottaras.
Brian Snitker, Rick Albert and John Moses served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | S | R | January 7, 1997 | 5'8" | 165 | Willemstad, CW |
| Dario Álvarez | L | L | January 17, 1989 | 6'1" | 170 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Erick Aybar | S | R | January 14, 1984 | 5'10" | 195 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Manny Banuelos | R | L | March 13, 1991 | 5'10" | 215 | Gomez Palacio, Durango MX |
| Gordon Beckham | R | R | September 16, 1986 | 6'0" | 190 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Aaron Blair | R | R | May 26, 1992 | 6'4" | 220 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Emilio Bonifácio | S | R | April 23, 1985 | 5'10" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Wilfredo Boscán | R | R | October 26, 1989 | 6'2" | 228 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Jed Bradley | L | L | June 12, 1990 | 6'3" | 225 | Huntsville, AL US |
| Reid Brignac | S | R | January 16, 1986 | 6'2" | 197 | St. Amant, LA US |
| Danny Burawa | R | R | December 30, 1988 | 6'3" | 220 | Riverhead, NY US |
| Sean Burnett | L | L | September 17, 1982 | 5'11" | 185 | Dunedin, FL US |
| Daniel Castro | R | R | November 14, 1992 | 5'11" | 201 | Guaymas, Sonora MX |
| Jhoulys Chacín | R | R | January 7, 1988 | 6'3" | 215 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Maikel Cleto | R | R | May 1, 1989 | 6'3" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Brandon Cunniff | R | R | October 7, 1988 | 6'0" | 185 | Arcadia, CA US |
| Chase d'Arnaud | R | R | January 21, 1987 | 6'1" | 197 | Torrance, CA US |
| Joel De La Cruz | R | R | June 9, 1989 | 6'1" | 240 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| Chris Ellis | L | R | September 22, 1992 | 6'5" | 205 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Tyler Flowers | R | R | January 24, 1986 | 6'4" | 260 | Roswell, GA US |
| Mike Foltynewicz | R | R | October 7, 1991 | 6'4" | 200 | Sterling, IL US |
| John Gant | R | R | August 6, 1992 | 6'3" | 200 | Savannah, GA US |
| Adonis García | R | R | April 12, 1985 | 5'9" | 205 | Ciego de Avila, CU |
| Stephen Gaylor | L | R | October 4, 1991 | 6'1" | 195 | Rome, GA US |
| Lucas Harrell | S | R | June 3, 1985 | 6'2" | 205 | Springfield, MO US |
| Roberto Hernández | R | R | August 30, 1980 | 6'4" | 270 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jason Hursh | R | R | October 2, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Carrollton, TX US |
| Levi Hyams | L | R | October 6, 1989 | 6'2" | 210 | Jacksonville, NC US |
| Ender Inciarte | L | L | October 29, 1990 | 5'11" | 190 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Omar Infante | R | R | December 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 195 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Steve Janas | R | R | April 21, 1992 | 6'5" | 210 | Marietta, GA US |
| Tyrell Jenkins | R | R | July 20, 1992 | 6'4" | 180 | Henderson, TX US |
| Jim Johnson | R | R | June 27, 1983 | 6'6" | 250 | Johnson City, NY US |
| Sean Kazmar | R | R | August 5, 1984 | 5'9" | 180 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Casey Kelly | R | R | October 4, 1989 | 6'3" | 215 | Sarasota, FL US |
| Steve Kent | L | L | May 8, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | Canberra, Capital Territory AU |
| George Kottaras | L | R | May 10, 1983 | 6'0" | 200 | Scarborough, ON CA |
| Ian Krol | L | L | May 9, 1991 | 6'1" | 210 | Hinsdale, IL US |
| Kyle Kubitza | L | R | July 15, 1990 | 6'3" | 210 | Arlington, TX US |
| Blake Lalli | L | R | May 12, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Emerson Landoni | S | R | February 19, 1989 | 5'11" | 189 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Ryan Lavarnway | R | R | August 7, 1987 | 6'4" | 240 | Burbank, CA US |
| Matt Lipka | R | R | April 15, 1992 | 6'1" | 215 | Snellville, GA US |
| Matt Marksberry | L | L | August 25, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Victor Mateo | R | R | July 27, 1989 | 6'5" | 225 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Michael McKenry | R | R | March 4, 1985 | 5'10" | 205 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Tyler Moore | R | R | January 30, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Brandon, MS US |
| Brian Moran | L | L | September 30, 1988 | 6'4" | 230 | Port Chester, NY US |
| Ronnier Mustelier | R | R | August 8, 1984 | 5'10" | 210 | Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba CU |
| Eric O'Flaherty | L | L | February 5, 1985 | 6'2" | 210 | Walla Walla, WA US |
| Héctor Olivera | R | R | April 5, 1985 | 6'2" | 230 | Santiago de Cuba, CU |
| Jordan Pacheco | R | R | January 30, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Williams Pérez | R | R | May 21, 1991 | 6'0" | 240 | Acarigua, Portuguesa VE |
| David Peterson | R | R | January 4, 1990 | 6'5" | 205 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Jace Peterson | L | R | May 9, 1990 | 6'0" | 215 | Lake Charles, LA US |
| Carlos Portuondo | R | R | November 9, 1987 | 6'2" | 235 | San Luis, CU |
| José Ramírez | R | R | January 21, 1990 | 6'1" | 220 | Yaguate, San Cristobal DO |
| Anthony Recker | R | R | August 29, 1983 | 6'2" | 240 | Allentown, PA US |
| Chad Rogers | R | R | August 3, 1989 | 5'11" | 205 | Houston, TX US |
| Mel Rojas | S | R | May 24, 1990 | 6'2" | 225 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Bradley Roney | R | R | September 1, 1992 | 6'1" | 200 | Wetumpka, AL US |
| Rio Ruiz | L | R | May 22, 1994 | 6'1" | 210 | Covina, CA US |
| Braeden Schlehuber | R | R | January 7, 1988 | 6'2" | 210 | Bountiful, UT US |
| Shae Simmons | R | R | September 3, 1990 | 5'11" | 190 | Cape Girardeau, MO US |
| Lucas Sims | R | R | May 10, 1994 | 6'2" | 225 | Lawrenceville, GA US |
| Mallex Smith | L | R | May 6, 1993 | 5'10" | 180 | Tallahassee, FL US |
| Brandon Snyder | R | R | November 23, 1986 | 6'2" | 225 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Julio Teherán | R | R | January 27, 1991 | 6'2" | 205 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Kanekoa Texeira | R | R | February 6, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Kula, HI US |
| Dale Thayer | R | R | December 17, 1980 | 6'0" | 210 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Matt Tuiasosopo | R | R | May 10, 1986 | 6'2" | 235 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Ryan Weber | R | R | August 12, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | St. Petersburg, FL US |
| Robert Whalen | R | R | January 31, 1994 | 6'2" | 220 | Stroudsburg, PA US |
| Matt Wisler | R | R | September 12, 1992 | 6'3" | 215 | Bryan, OH US |
| Chris Withrow | R | R | April 1, 1989 | 6'3" | 240 | Austin, TX US |
| Rob Wooten | R | R | July 21, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | Goldsboro, NC US |
| Madison Younginer | R | R | November 3, 1990 | 6'3" | 209 | Simpsonville, SC 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.
