2017 Surprise Saguaros Roster
Team Record: 13-17
Finished 5th in the AZFL's West Division
Manager: Spike Owen (13-17)
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
Attendance: 7,871, Avg. 525 in 15 home dates
The Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League ended the 2017 season with a record of 13 wins and 17 losses, finishing fifth in the league's West Division.
The Saguaros plated 156 runs and gave up 159 runs, most in the circuit. Nicky Lopez led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .383 clip.
Members of the 2017 Surprise Saguaros who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Kevin Padlo, Edmundo Sosa, Óscar Mercado, Josh Lucas, Roel Ramírez, Sandy Alcántara, Andrew Knizner, John Nogowski, Nicky Lopez, Andrew Vasquez, Brett Sullivan, Brandon Lowe, Ryan Eades, LaMonte Wade, Jordan Hicks, Tyler Jay, Burch Smith, Elier Hernandez, Tyler Ferguson and Nick Dini.
Spike Owen served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Alcántara | R | R | September 7, 1995 | 6'4" | 170 | San Juan de la Maguana, DO |
| Jacob Bodner | R | R | January 31, 1993 | 5'10" | 185 | Danville, KY US |
| Steven Bruce | R | R | March 7, 1992 | 6'0" | 190 | Flower Mound, TX US |
| Adam Choplick | L | L | November 18, 1992 | 6'9" | 250 | Denton, TX US |
| Tyler Davis | R | R | January 5, 1993 | 5'10" | 185 | Mountain View, CA US |
| Nick Dini | R | R | July 27, 1993 | 5'8" | 180 | Monroe, NJ US |
| James Dykstra | R | R | November 22, 1990 | 6'4" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Ryan Eades | R | R | December 15, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Slidell, LA US |
| Tyler Ferguson | R | R | October 5, 1993 | 6'4" | 225 | Fresno, CA US |
| Tom Hackimer | R | R | June 28, 1994 | 5'11" | 195 | New Hyde Park, NY US |
| Elier Hernandez | R | R | November 21, 1994 | 6'3" | 197 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Jordan Hicks | R | R | September 6, 1996 | 6'2" | 185 | Houston, TX US |
| Tyler Jay | L | L | April 19, 1994 | 6'1" | 180 | Lemont, IL US |
| Spencer Jones | R | R | September 22, 1994 | 6'5" | 205 | Sparks, NV US |
| Andrew Knizner | R | R | February 3, 1995 | 6'1" | 200 | Glen Allen, VA US |
| Luis La O | R | R | December 9, 1991 | 6'0" | 178 | Santiago, CU |
| David Ledbetter | L | R | February 13, 1992 | 5'11" | 190 | Anderson, IN US |
| Nicky Lopez | L | R | March 13, 1995 | 5'11" | 175 | Naperville, IL US |
| Zachary Lovvorn | R | R | May 26, 1994 | 6'0" | 185 | Oxford, AL US |
| Brandon Lowe | L | R | July 6, 1994 | 5'10" | 185 | Newport News, VA US |
| Josh Lucas | R | R | November 5, 1990 | 6'6" | 185 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Óscar Mercado | R | R | December 16, 1994 | 6'2" | 197 | Tampa, FL US |
| Sean Miller | R | R | October 10, 1994 | 5'11" | 175 | Crofton, MD US |
| Josh Morgan | R | R | November 16, 1995 | 5'11" | 185 | Corona, CA US |
| Benton Moss | R | R | February 21, 1993 | 6'2" | 193 | Tarboro, NC US |
| John Nogowski | R | L | January 5, 1993 | 6'2" | 210 | Tallahassee, FL US |
| Michael O'Neill | R | R | June 12, 1992 | 6'1" | 195 | Powell, OH US |
| Kevin Padlo | R | R | July 15, 1996 | 6'2" | 205 | Murrieta, CA US |
| Chris Paul | R | R | October 12, 1992 | 6'2" | 200 | Irvine, CA US |
| Yanio Pérez | R | R | August 10, 1995 | 6'2" | 205 | La Habana, CU |
| Roel Ramírez | R | R | May 26, 1995 | 6'1" | 210 | Laredo, TX US |
| Artie Reyes | R | R | April 6, 1992 | 5'11" | 185 | Warden, WA US |
| Jared Ruxer | R | R | July 29, 1992 | 6'3" | 200 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Burch Smith | R | R | April 12, 1990 | 6'4" | 225 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Edmundo Sosa | R | R | March 6, 1996 | 5'11" | 170 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Brett Sullivan | L | R | February 22, 1994 | 6'1" | 195 | Stockton, CA US |
| Matt Tenuta | L | L | December 16, 1993 | 6'4" | 225 | Cary, NC US |
| Andrew Vasquez | L | L | September 14, 1993 | 6'6" | 245 | Alta Loma, CA US |
| LaMonte Wade | L | L | January 1, 1994 | 6'1" | 205 | Baltimore, MD 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.
