2008 Richmond Braves Roster
Team Record: 63-78
Finished 4th in the IL's South Division
Manager: Dave Brundage (63-78)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Ballpark: The Diamond
Attendance: 289,570, Avg. 4,455 in 65 home dates
The Richmond Braves of the International League ended the 2008 season with a record of 63 wins and 78 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Braves scored 563 runs and allowed 672 runs. Scott Thorman led Richmond with 19 home runs Bárbaro Cañizares recorded 67 runs batted in. Josh Anderson paced all regular hitters by hitting .314. Jonathon Rouwenhorst topped the team with 9 wins.
Members of the 2008 Richmond Braves who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Brandon Jones, Francisley Bueno, Jorge Julio, Royce Ring, Mike Gonzalez, Rúben Gotay, Matt DeSalvo, Brent Lillibridge, Jo-Jo Reyes, Vladimir Núñez, Manny Acosta, Reid Gorecki, Clint Sammons, Josh Anderson, Charlie Morton, Diory Hernández, Damian Moss, James Parr, Chuck James, Omar Infante, Sal Fasano, Matt Diaz, Jeff Ridgway, Scott Williamson, Scott Thorman, Brian Lawrence, Jorge Campillo, Enrique Cruz, Jason Perry, Chris Resop, Corky Miller, Bárbaro Cañizares, Jason Phillips, Buddy Carlyle, Mike Hampton, Joe Borchard, Phil Stockman, Anthony Lerew, Scott Spiezio and Reggie Taylor.
Dave Brundage served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Acosta | R | R | May 1, 1981 | 6'4" | 215 | Colon, Colon PA |
| Josh Anderson | L | R | August 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Somerset, KY US |
| Derrick Arnold | R | R | August 3, 1983 | 5'9" | 165 | Milton, FL US |
| Ryan Basner | R | R | July 15, 1981 | 6'3" | 230 | West Chester, PA US |
| Paul Bennett | R | R | September 6, 1983 | 5'11" | 180 | Winston-Salem, NC US |
| Joe Borchard | S | R | November 25, 1978 | 6'4" | 230 | Panorama City, CA US |
| Francisley Bueno | L | L | March 5, 1981 | 5'11" | 205 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Jorge Campillo | R | R | August 10, 1978 | 6'0" | 230 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Bárbaro Cañizares | R | R | November 21, 1979 | 6'3" | 240 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Buddy Carlyle | L | R | December 21, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Omaha, NE US |
| Enrique Cruz | R | R | November 21, 1981 | 6'1" | 205 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Matt DeSalvo | R | R | September 11, 1980 | 6'0" | 180 | New Castle, PA US |
| Matt Diaz | R | R | March 3, 1978 | 6'0" | 215 | Portland, OR US |
| Sal Fasano | R | R | August 10, 1971 | 6'2" | 220 | Chicago, IL US |
| Jerome Gamble | R | R | April 5, 1980 | 6'4" | 235 | Alexander City, AL US |
| Mike Gonzalez | R | L | May 23, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Reid Gorecki | R | R | December 22, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | Queens, NY US |
| Rúben Gotay | S | R | December 25, 1982 | 5'11" | 175 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Mike Hampton | R | L | September 9, 1972 | 5'10" | 185 | Brooksville, FL US |
| Diory Hernández | R | R | April 8, 1984 | 6'0" | 185 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| J. C. Holt | L | R | December 8, 1982 | 5'9" | 175 | Alexandria, LA US |
| Omar Infante | R | R | December 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 195 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Chuck James | L | L | November 9, 1981 | 6'0" | 190 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Brandon Jones | L | R | December 10, 1983 | 6'1" | 215 | Panama City, FL US |
| Jorge Julio | R | R | March 3, 1979 | 6'1" | 190 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Mark Jurich | L | L | December 29, 1980 | 5'10" | 195 | Flagstaff, AZ US |
| Brian Lawrence | R | R | May 14, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Collins, CO US |
| Anthony Lerew | L | R | October 28, 1982 | 6'4" | 225 | Carlisle, PA US |
| Brent Lillibridge | R | R | September 18, 1983 | 5'11" | 185 | Everett, WA US |
| Carl Loadenthal | L | L | December 27, 1981 | 5'10" | 190 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Corky Miller | R | R | March 18, 1976 | 6'1" | 250 | Yucaipa, CA US |
| Charlie Morton | R | R | November 12, 1983 | 6'5" | 215 | Flemington, NJ US |
| Damian Moss | R | L | November 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 187 | Darlinghurst, New South Wales AU |
| Brad Nelson | R | R | January 5, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Michael Nix | R | R | May 21, 1983 | 6'5" | 235 | Auburn, AL US |
| Vladimir Núñez | R | R | March 15, 1975 | 6'5" | 235 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| James Parr | R | R | February 27, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Jason Perry | L | R | August 18, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | Fremont, NE US |
| Jason Phillips | R | R | September 27, 1976 | 6'1" | 180 | La Mesa, CA US |
| Chris Resop | R | R | November 4, 1982 | 6'3" | 225 | Naples, FL US |
| Jo-Jo Reyes | L | L | November 20, 1984 | 6'2" | 230 | West Covina, CA US |
| Jeff Ridgway | R | L | August 17, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Port Angeles, WA US |
| Royce Ring | L | L | December 21, 1980 | 6'0" | 220 | La Mesa, CA US |
| Jonathon Rouwenhorst | L | L | September 25, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Mike Rozema | L | R | September 16, 1981 | 6'2" | 180 | Ridgewood, NJ US |
| Clint Sammons | R | R | May 15, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Decatur, GA US |
| Zach Schreiber | R | R | June 24, 1982 | 6'1" | 220 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| Ray Serrano | R | R | January 19, 1981 | 5'9" | 220 | Ponce, PR |
| Andy Shibilo | R | R | September 16, 1976 | 6'7" | 220 | Massapequa Park, NY US |
| Scott Spiezio | S | R | September 21, 1972 | 6'2" | 195 | Joliet, IL US |
| Phil Stockman | R | R | January 25, 1980 | 6'8" | 240 | Oldham, Greater Manchester GB |
| Reggie Taylor | L | R | January 12, 1977 | 6'1" | 175 | Newberry, SC US |
| Scott Thorman | L | R | January 6, 1982 | 6'3" | 225 | Cambridge, ON CA |
| Wes Timmons | R | R | July 12, 1978 | 6'0" | 185 | Morgantown, WV US |
| Scott Williamson | R | R | February 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Polk, LA 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.
