2009 Phoenix Desert Dogs Roster
Team Record: 19-13
Finished 1st in the AZFL's East Division
Manager: Gary Cathcart (19-13)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Ballpark: Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Finals - Peoria Javelinas 1 game, Phoenix Desert Dogs 0
The Phoenix Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League ended the 2009 season with a record of 19 wins and 13 losses, finishing first in the league's East Division.
The Desert Dogs paced the league with just 165 runs allowed. Phoenix scored 223 runs. Grant Desme led the team with 11 home runs. Danny Espinosa topped hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .345 clip.
Members of the 2009 Phoenix Desert Dogs who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Adam Loewen, Brandon Snyder, Nevin Ashley, Darin Mastroianni, Shawn O'Malley, Danny Espinosa, Matt Angle, Robert Ray, Corey Brown, Mitch Talbot, Jemile Weeks, Brad Emaus, A. J. Jiménez, Josh Bell, Mickey Storey, Drew Storen, Sam Demel, Stephen Strasburg, Chris Marrero and Eddie Gamboa.
Gary Cathcart served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Angle | L | R | September 10, 1985 | 5'9" | 185 | Columbus, OH US |
| Nevin Ashley | R | R | August 14, 1984 | 6'1" | 245 | Vincennes, IN US |
| Josh Bell | S | R | November 13, 1986 | 6'2" | 230 | Rockford, IL US |
| Corey Brown | L | L | November 26, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | Tampa, FL US |
| Cody Cipriano | R | R | January 7, 1985 | 6'0" | 200 | Irvine, CA US |
| Sam Demel | R | R | October 23, 1985 | 6'0" | 210 | Channelview, TX US |
| Grant Desme | R | R | April 4, 1986 | 6'2" | 205 | San Luis Obispo, CA US |
| Brad Emaus | R | R | March 28, 1986 | 6'0" | 205 | Kalamazoo, MI US |
| Brandon Erbe | R | R | December 25, 1987 | 6'4" | 190 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Danny Espinosa | S | R | April 25, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Justin Friend | R | R | June 21, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | Tracy, CA US |
| Eddie Gamboa | R | R | December 21, 1984 | 6'1" | 215 | Merced, CA US |
| Rey Gonzalez | R | R | November 1, 1985 | 5'9" | 215 | Villa Clara, CU |
| Matt Gorgen | R | R | January 27, 1987 | 5'10" | 210 | Palo Alto, CA US |
| A. J. Jiménez | R | R | May 1, 1990 | 6'0" | 195 | San Juan, PR |
| Hiroshi Katayama | L | L | April 19, 1987 | 6'4" | 220 | Mihara-gun, Hyogo JP |
| Adam Loewen | L | L | April 9, 1984 | 6'6" | 245 | Surrey, BC CA |
| Jeff Mandel | S | R | April 30, 1985 | 6'3" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Chris Marrero | R | R | July 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 229 | Miami, FL US |
| Darin Mastroianni | R | R | August 26, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Mount Kisco, NY US |
| Shawn O'Malley | S | R | December 28, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | Richland, WA US |
| Josh Perrault | R | R | June 11, 1982 | 6'5" | 215 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Paul Phillips | R | R | January 26, 1984 | 6'1" | 211 | Ypsilanti, MI US |
| Robert Ray | R | R | January 21, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Lufkin, TX US |
| Heath Rollins | R | R | May 25, 1985 | 6'1" | 185 | Florence, SC US |
| Sean Rooney | S | R | April 12, 1986 | 5'10" | 205 | Yorba Linda, CA US |
| James Simmons | R | R | September 29, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Yorba Linda, CA US |
| Brandon Snyder | R | R | November 23, 1986 | 6'2" | 225 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Drew Storen | S | R | August 11, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Mickey Storey | R | R | March 16, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Stephen Strasburg | R | R | July 20, 1988 | 6'5" | 235 | San Diego, CA US |
| Mitch Talbot | R | R | October 17, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Cedar City, UT US |
| Ryohei Tanaka | R | R | November 18, 1982 | 6'0" | 169 | Komatsu, Ishikawa JP |
| Brandon Waring | R | R | January 2, 1986 | 6'3" | 215 | Columbia, SC US |
| Jemile Weeks | S | R | January 26, 1987 | 5'9" | 170 | Orlando, FL US |
| Josh Wilkie | R | R | July 22, 1984 | 6'2" | 190 | Clarkesville, TN US |
| Toshiyuki Yanuki | R | R | December 15, 1983 | 6'3" | 194 | Nishi Shirakawa-gun, Fukushima JP |
