2017 South Bend Cubs Roster
Team Record: 75-64
Finished 2nd in the MWL's East Division
Manager: Jimmy Gonzalez (75-64)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Ballpark: Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium
Attendance: 354,070, Avg. 5,285 in 67 home dates
The South Bend Cubs of the Midwest League ended the 2017 season with a record of 75 wins and 64 losses, finishing second in the league's East Division.
The Cubs plated 676 runs and allowed 632 runs. Kevonte Mitchell paced South Bend with 11 home runs and accounted for 59 RBI. Luis Ayala led all qualifying hitters on the roster by hitting .281. Manuel Rondon topped the team with 14 wins, while Bryan Hudson recorded a 3.92 ERA, tops among regular hurlers.
Players from the 2017 South Bend Cubs who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Zack Short, Tyson Miller, Tyler Payne, Jason Heyward, Dylan Cease, Isaac Paredes, Jhon Romero, Manuel Rodríguez, Andruw Monasterio, Matt Swarmer, Bryan Hudson, Jhonny Pereda, Michael Rucker and Vimael Machín.
Jimmy Gonzalez served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramis Ademan | L | R | September 13, 1998 | 5'11" | 160 | Santiago, DO |
| Luis Ayala | L | R | December 21, 1995 | 6'0" | 176 | Maracay, VE |
| Roberto Caro | S | R | September 25, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Dylan Cease | R | R | December 28, 1995 | 6'2" | 190 | Milton, GA US |
| Jared Cheek | S | R | October 31, 1992 | 5'11" | 190 | Athens, GA US |
| Bailey Clark | R | R | December 3, 1994 | 6'4" | 220 | Asheville, NC US |
| Michael Cruz | L | R | January 13, 1996 | 5'11" | 210 | Aguadilla, PR |
| Brandon Cummins | L | R | November 21, 1993 | 5'10" | 170 | Drew, MS US |
| Zach Davis | S | R | June 29, 1994 | 5'11" | 175 | Houston, TX US |
| Elvis Diaz | R | R | February 6, 1993 | 6'3" | 185 | Licey, DO |
| Wladimir Galindo | R | R | November 6, 1996 | 6'3" | 210 | Maracay, VE |
| Yapson Gomez | L | L | October 2, 1993 | 5'10" | 160 | San Cristobal, Tachira VE |
| Jason Heyward | L | L | August 9, 1989 | 6'5" | 240 | Ridgewood, NJ US |
| Chad Hockin | R | R | October 7, 1994 | 6'2" | 210 | Upland, CA US |
| Marc Huberman | L | L | January 10, 1994 | 6'2" | 180 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Bryan Hudson | L | L | May 8, 1997 | 6'8" | 220 | Godfrey, IL US |
| Michael Knighton | R | R | April 30, 1994 | 6'2" | 190 | Jasper, AL US |
| Vimael Machín | L | R | September 25, 1993 | 5'10" | 185 | San Lorenzo, PR |
| Mark Malave | R | R | January 5, 1995 | 6'3" | 185 | Caracas, VE |
| Joey Martarano | R | R | July 28, 1994 | 6'4" | 235 | Fruitland, ID US |
| Dakota Mekkes | R | R | November 6, 1994 | 6'7" | 275 | Jenison, MI US |
| Kyle Miller | R | R | December 2, 1993 | 6'3" | 185 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Tyson Miller | R | R | July 29, 1995 | 6'4" | 215 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Alberto Mineo | L | R | July 23, 1994 | 5'10" | 170 | Gorizia, IT |
| Kevonte Mitchell | R | R | August 12, 1995 | 6'4" | 185 | Kennett, MO US |
| Andruw Monasterio | R | R | May 30, 1997 | 6'0" | 185 | Caracas, VE |
| Erling Moreno | R | R | January 13, 1997 | 6'3" | 200 | Cartagena, CO |
| Isaac Paredes | R | R | February 18, 1999 | 5'11" | 225 | Hermosillo, MX |
| Adonis Paula | R | R | June 21, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jose Paulino | L | L | April 9, 1995 | 6'2" | 165 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Tyler Payne | R | R | October 25, 1992 | 5'11" | 210 | Hurricane, WV US |
| Yeiler Peguero | S | R | September 20, 1997 | 5'10" | 150 | Azua, DO |
| Jhonny Pereda | R | R | April 18, 1996 | 6'1" | 175 | San Juan, Aragua VE |
| Tyler Peyton | R | R | March 31, 1994 | 6'3" | 200 | Ottumwa, IA US |
| Chris Pieters | L | L | September 21, 1994 | 6'3" | 185 | Willemstad, CW |
| Duncan Robinson | R | R | December 5, 1993 | 6'6" | 230 | Houston, TX US |
| Manuel Rodríguez | R | R | August 6, 1996 | 5'11" | 205 | Uman, Yucatan MX |
| Jhon Romero | R | R | January 17, 1995 | 5'10" | 195 | Cartagena, CO |
| Manuel Rondon | L | L | March 7, 1995 | 6'1" | 165 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Michael Rucker | R | R | April 27, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Columbus, MS US |
| Carson Sands | L | L | March 28, 1995 | 6'3" | 205 | Tallahassee, FL US |
| Wyatt Short | L | L | October 14, 1994 | 5'8" | 180 | Southaven, MS US |
| Zack Short | R | R | May 29, 1995 | 5'10" | 180 | Kingston, NY US |
| Pedro Silverio | R | R | June 29, 1994 | 6'2" | 210 | Esperanza, DO |
| Matt Swarmer | R | R | September 25, 1993 | 6'5" | 195 | Mohnton, PA US |
| Austin Upshaw | L | R | July 28, 1996 | 6'0" | 175 | Buford, GA US |
| D. J. Wilson | L | L | October 8, 1996 | 5'8" | 177 | Canton, OH 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.
