2012 Potomac Nationals Roster
Team Record: 64-75
Finished 3rd in the CL's Northern Division
Manager: Brian Rupp (64-75)
Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Woodbridge, Virginia
Ballpark: G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium
Attendance: 191,928, Avg. 2,953 in 65 home dates
The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League ended the 2012 season with a record of 64 wins and 75 losses, finishing third in the league's Northern Division.
The Nationals scored 590 runs and allowed 700 runs, most in the circuit. Kevin Keyes led Potomac with 21 home runs and drove in 78 runs. Rick Hague paced all regular batters by connecting at a .258 clip. Matt Grace topped the team with 9 wins and a team-best 4.85 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Xavier Nady, Chad Tracy, Carlos Maldonado, Cole Kimball, Chien-Ming Wang, Taylor Hill, Aaron Barrett, Steven Souza, Mike Morse, Jimmy Barthmaier, Ryan Mattheus, Jayson Werth, Nate Karns, Michael Taylor, Anthony Rendon, Brad Lidge, David Freitas, Drew Storen, Adrián Sánchez, Chris Marrero, Alex Meyer, Zach Walters, Robbie Ray, Mark DeRosa, Matt Skole, Josh Smoker and Matt Grace were all players from the 2012 Potomac Nationals who played in the Majors during their careers.
Brian Rupp served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Applebee | L | L | May 17, 1988 | 6'3" | 195 | Claremont, CA US |
| Aaron Barrett | R | R | January 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Evansville, IN US |
| Jimmy Barthmaier | R | R | January 6, 1984 | 6'5" | 205 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Justin Bloxom | S | R | April 29, 1988 | 6'1" | 205 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Adam Carr | R | R | April 1, 1984 | 6'2" | 220 | Felton, CA US |
| Chris Curran | L | R | December 21, 1987 | 5'9" | 170 | Plymouth, NH US |
| Ryan Demmin | L | L | April 5, 1988 | 6'1" | 210 | Oshkosh, WI US |
| Mark DeRosa | R | R | February 26, 1975 | 6'1" | 215 | Passaic, NJ US |
| Wilson Eusebio | R | R | August 20, 1988 | 6'0" | 170 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Erick Fernandez | R | R | November 30, 1988 | 5'11" | 190 | Miami, FL US |
| David Freitas | R | R | March 18, 1989 | 6'3" | 225 | Wilton, CA US |
| Robert Gilliam | R | R | November 29, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Chapel Hill, NC US |
| Matt Grace | L | L | December 14, 1988 | 6'4" | 215 | Torrance, CA US |
| Brent Greer | R | R | October 16, 1987 | 6'0" | 185 | Manassas, VA US |
| Rick Hague | R | R | September 18, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Spring, TX US |
| Bobby Hansen | L | L | December 17, 1989 | 6'6" | 235 | Helotes, TX US |
| J. R. Higley | R | R | June 21, 1988 | 6'3" | 210 | Folsom, CA US |
| Taylor Hill | R | R | March 12, 1989 | 6'3" | 230 | Nashville, TN US |
| Trevor Holder | R | R | January 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 185 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Neil Holland | R | R | August 14, 1988 | 6'0" | 190 | Owensboro, KY US |
| Jeff Howell | R | R | April 1, 1983 | 5'11" | 200 | Melbourne, FL US |
| Nate Karns | R | R | November 25, 1987 | 6'3" | 225 | Franklin, PA US |
| Blake Kelso | R | R | March 28, 1989 | 5'10" | 170 | Austin, TX US |
| Kevin Keyes | R | R | March 15, 1989 | 6'3" | 225 | Austin, TX US |
| Cole Kimball | R | R | August 1, 1985 | 6'3" | 240 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Stephen King | R | R | October 2, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | Orlando, FL US |
| Brad Lidge | R | R | December 23, 1976 | 6'5" | 210 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Carlos Maldonado | R | R | January 3, 1979 | 6'2" | 260 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Chris Marrero | R | R | July 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 229 | Miami, FL US |
| Jason Martinson | R | R | October 15, 1988 | 6'1" | 210 | Bedford, TX US |
| Ryan Mattheus | R | R | November 10, 1983 | 6'3" | 220 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Shane McCatty | R | R | May 18, 1987 | 6'3" | 205 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Alex Meyer | R | R | January 3, 1990 | 6'9" | 225 | Greensburg, IN US |
| Wade Moore | L | R | December 27, 1987 | 6'1" | 215 | Cleveland, NC US |
| Mike Morse | R | R | March 22, 1982 | 6'5" | 245 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Xavier Nady | R | R | November 14, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | Salinas, CA US |
| Sean Nicol | R | R | September 25, 1986 | 5'10" | 175 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Randolph Oduber | R | L | March 18, 1989 | 6'3" | 190 | Paradera, AW |
| Adam Olbrychowski | R | R | September 7, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Sam Palace | R | R | June 3, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | Pontiac, MI US |
| J. P. Ramirez | L | L | September 29, 1989 | 5'10" | 185 | New Braunfels, TX US |
| Robbie Ray | L | L | October 1, 1991 | 6'2" | 195 | Brentwood, TN US |
| Anthony Rendon | R | R | June 6, 1990 | 6'1" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Adrián Sánchez | R | R | August 16, 1990 | 6'0" | 216 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Beau Seabury | R | R | June 13, 1985 | 6'1" | 195 | Mount Vernon, WA US |
| Cameron Selik | R | R | August 25, 1987 | 6'2" | 235 | San Diego, CA US |
| James Skelton | L | R | October 28, 1985 | 5'11" | 165 | West Covina, CA US |
| Matt Skole | L | R | July 30, 1989 | 6'4" | 220 | Woodstock, GA US |
| Josh Smoker | L | L | November 26, 1988 | 6'1" | 232 | Calhoun, GA US |
| Francisco Soriano | S | R | June 16, 1987 | 5'11" | 170 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Steven Souza | R | R | April 24, 1989 | 6'4" | 225 | Everett, WA US |
| Drew Storen | S | R | August 11, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Matt Swynenberg | R | R | February 16, 1989 | 6'5" | 215 | Davenport, IA US |
| Michael Taylor | R | R | March 26, 1991 | 6'4" | 212 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Joe Testa | L | L | December 18, 1985 | 5'10" | 175 | Jackson, NJ US |
| Chad Tracy | L | R | May 22, 1980 | 6'1" | 205 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Zach Walters | S | R | September 5, 1989 | 6'2" | 210 | Cheyenne, WY US |
| Chien-Ming Wang | R | R | March 31, 1980 | 6'4" | 225 | Tainan City, TW |
| Jayson Werth | R | R | May 20, 1979 | 6'5" | 235 | Springfield, IL US |
| Kyle Winters | R | R | April 22, 1987 | 6'4" | 190 | Denver, CO US |
| Rob Wort | R | R | February 7, 1989 | 6'1" | 155 | St. Charles, MO 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.
