2015 Potomac Nationals Roster
Team Record: 65-74
Finished 2nd in the CL's North Division
Manager: Tripp Keister (65-74)
Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Woodbridge, Virginia
Ballpark: G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium
Attendance: 217,892, Avg. 3,459 in 63 home dates
The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League ended the 2015 season with a record of 65 wins and 74 losses, finishing second in the league's North Division.
The Nationals scored 521 runs and surrendered 534 runs. Drew Ward recorded 47 runs batted in. Narciso Mesa led all regular batters by connecting at a .265 clip. Nick Pivetta topped the team with 7 wins.
Players from the 2015 Potomac Nationals who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Rafael Bautista, Wander Suero, Reed Johnson, Erik Davis, Phillips Valdéz, Tyler Moore, Lucas Giolito, Austen Williams, Spencer Kieboom, Adrián Sánchez, Matt Purke, David Carpenter, Dan Uggla, Reynaldo López, Christopher Bostick, Raudy Read, Casey Janssen, Jayson Werth, Denard Span, Anthony Rendon, Wilmer Difo, Nick Pivetta, Tanner Roark, Dakota Bacus and Aaron Barrett.
Tripp Keister served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Amlung | R | R | May 21, 1990 | 6'1" | 185 | Louisville, KY US |
| Dakota Bacus | R | R | April 2, 1991 | 6'2" | 200 | Moline, IL US |
| Isaac Ballou | L | R | March 17, 1990 | 6'2" | 205 | Germantown, MD US |
| Aaron Barrett | R | R | January 2, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Evansville, IN US |
| Rafael Bautista | R | R | March 8, 1993 | 6'2" | 194 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Christopher Bostick | R | R | March 24, 1993 | 5'10" | 200 | Rochester, NY US |
| David Carpenter | R | R | July 15, 1985 | 6'3" | 250 | Morgantown, WV US |
| Reegie Corona | S | R | November 7, 1986 | 5'11" | 185 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Cody Davis | R | R | July 21, 1990 | 5'9" | 170 | Loxahatchee, FL US |
| Erik Davis | R | R | October 8, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | San Jose, CA US |
| Grant DeBruin | R | R | June 28, 1990 | 6'3" | 225 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Cody Dent | L | R | August 1, 1991 | 5'11" | 190 | Boynton Beach, FL US |
| Ian Dickson | R | R | September 16, 1990 | 6'5" | 215 | Huntington, NY US |
| Wilmer Difo | S | R | April 2, 1992 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago DO |
| Brian Dupra | R | R | December 15, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Rochester, NY US |
| Lucas Giolito | R | R | July 14, 1994 | 6'6" | 245 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Jeff Howell | R | R | April 1, 1983 | 5'11" | 200 | Melbourne, FL US |
| Casey Janssen | R | R | September 17, 1981 | 6'4" | 210 | Orange, CA US |
| Jake Johansen | R | R | January 23, 1991 | 6'6" | 235 | Allen, TX US |
| Reed Johnson | R | R | December 8, 1976 | 5'10" | 185 | Riverside, CA US |
| Alec Keller | L | R | May 13, 1992 | 6'2" | 200 | Richmond, VA US |
| Spencer Kieboom | R | R | March 16, 1991 | 6'0" | 210 | Marietta, GA US |
| Nick Lee | L | L | January 13, 1991 | 5'11" | 205 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Reynaldo López | R | R | January 4, 1994 | 6'1" | 200 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Craig Manuel | L | R | May 22, 1990 | 6'1" | 205 | Rockville, MD US |
| Tyler Mapes | R | R | July 18, 1991 | 6'2" | 205 | Plano, TX US |
| Estarlin Martinez | R | R | March 8, 1992 | 6'1" | 185 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| David Masters | R | R | April 23, 1993 | 6'1" | 185 | Lake St. Louis, MO US |
| Narciso Mesa | R | R | November 16, 1991 | 5'11" | 175 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Brandon Miller | R | R | October 8, 1989 | 6'2" | 215 | Tyrone, GA US |
| Tyler Moore | R | R | January 30, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Brandon, MS US |
| David Napoli | R | L | October 3, 1990 | 5'10" | 180 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Khayyan Norfork | R | R | January 19, 1989 | 5'10" | 190 | Jackson, TN US |
| R. C. Orlan | R | L | September 28, 1990 | 6'0" | 215 | Glen Allen, VA US |
| Kevin Perez | R | R | August 1, 1993 | 6'0" | 205 | Miramar, FL US |
| Stephen Perez | S | R | December 16, 1990 | 5'11" | 185 | Miami, FL US |
| Nick Pivetta | R | R | February 14, 1993 | 6'5" | 220 | Victoria, BC CA |
| Matt Purke | L | L | July 17, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | Nacogdoches, TX US |
| Brian Rauh | R | R | July 23, 1991 | 6'2" | 200 | Lake Forest, CA US |
| Raudy Read | R | R | October 29, 1993 | 6'0" | 170 | San Jose de Ocoa, Peravia DO |
| Matt Reistetter | L | R | May 5, 1992 | 5'10" | 180 | Hauppauge, NY US |
| Anthony Rendon | R | R | June 6, 1990 | 6'1" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Tanner Roark | R | R | October 5, 1986 | 6'2" | 240 | Wilmington, IL US |
| Manny Rodriguez | R | R | January 12, 1989 | 6'2" | 225 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Adderling Ruiz | R | R | May 3, 1991 | 6'1" | 175 | Cambita Garabito, San Cristobal DO |
| Adrián Sánchez | R | R | August 16, 1990 | 6'0" | 216 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Blake Schwartz | R | R | October 9, 1989 | 6'3" | 200 | Rosemount, MN US |
| Derek Self | R | R | January 14, 1990 | 6'3" | 205 | Cave City, KY US |
| John Simms | R | R | January 17, 1992 | 6'3" | 205 | The Woodlands, TX US |
| Denard Span | L | L | February 27, 1984 | 6'0" | 210 | Tampa, FL US |
| Matthew Spann | L | L | February 17, 1991 | 6'6" | 185 | Columbia, TN US |
| Wander Suero | R | R | September 15, 1991 | 6'4" | 211 | Sabana Larga, DO |
| Justin Thomas | L | L | October 21, 1990 | 6'2" | 195 | White Oak, TX US |
| Dan Uggla | R | R | March 11, 1980 | 5'11" | 210 | Louisville, KY US |
| Phillips Valdéz | R | R | November 16, 1991 | 6'2" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jake Walsh | L | L | January 1, 1991 | 6'3" | 195 | Plano, TX US |
| Drew Ward | L | R | November 25, 1994 | 6'3" | 215 | Leedey, OK US |
| Brenden Webb | L | L | February 24, 1990 | 6'1" | 185 | San Diego, CA US |
| Jayson Werth | R | R | May 20, 1979 | 6'5" | 235 | Springfield, IL US |
| Austen Williams | R | R | December 19, 1992 | 6'3" | 220 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| John Wooten | R | R | January 19, 1991 | 6'3" | 190 | Goldsboro, NC US |
| Zach Wright | R | R | January 10, 1990 | 6'1" | 205 | Goldsboro, NC US |
| Jimmy Yezzo | L | R | February 27, 1992 | 6'0" | 200 | Cherry Hill, NJ 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.
