2009 Tigers Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 29-30
Finished 4th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Basilio Cabrera (29-30)
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Ballpark: Joker Marchant Stadium
2009 Tigers StatisticsTeam Record: 29-30
Finished 4th in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Basilio Cabrera (29-30)
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Ballpark: Joker Marchant Stadium
The Tigers of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2009 season with a record of 29 wins and 30 losses, finishing fourth in the league's North Division.
The Tigers scored 225 runs and allowed 220 runs. Jordan Cruz led all regular hitters by hitting .265, while Rayni Guichardo registered a 1.74 earned run average, tops among regular hurlers.
Players from the 2009 Tigers who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Melvin Mercedes, Giovanni Soto, Hernán Pérez and Bruce Rondón.
Basilio Cabrera served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Alvino | R | R | September 2, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Stony Brook, NY US |
| Brett Anderson | R | R | September 3, 1990 | 6'3" | 185 | Bristol, CT US |
| Nolan Cain | R | R | January 2, 1986 | 6'3" | 235 | Tampa, FL US |
| Luis Castillo | S | R | May 15, 1989 | 5'11" | 160 | Aguadulce, Cocle PA |
| Edgar Corcino | S | R | June 7, 1992 | 6'1" | 210 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| Jordan Cruz | L | R | April 30, 1986 | 6'0" | 205 | Hutchinson, KS US |
| Jose Diaz | R | R | April 20, 1989 | 6'0" | 160 | Carupano, Sucre VE |
| Robert Diaz | L | L | February 12, 1989 | 6'2" | 180 | Luperon, DO |
| Edwin Gomez | S | R | August 26, 1991 | 6'3" | 175 | Caguas, PR |
| Drew Graham | R | R | June 23, 1986 | 6'1" | 240 | Fort Scott, KS US |
| Luis Grullon | R | R | September 12, 1987 | 6'3" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Rayni Guichardo | L | L | August 13, 1991 | 6'1" | 165 | Mao, Valverde DO |
| Keith Hernandez | R | R | August 13, 1984 | 5'11" | 212 | Rio Rico, AZ US |
| Ramon Lebron | R | R | January 2, 1989 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Michael Manus | L | L | August 25, 1986 | 6'3" | 240 | Columbus, IN US |
| Francisco Martinez | R | R | September 1, 1990 | 6'2" | 210 | Rio Chico, Miranda VE |
| Pat McKenna | R | R | June 24, 1987 | 5'10" | 190 | Orange, CT US |
| Miguel Mejia | R | R | January 19, 1988 | 6'2" | 210 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Melvin Mercedes | R | R | November 2, 1990 | 6'3" | 250 | El Seibo, DO |
| Nolan Moody | L | R | September 23, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | |
| Alexander Nunez | R | R | May 4, 1990 | 5'11" | 175 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| Gustavo Nunez | S | R | February 8, 1988 | 5'11" | 189 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Marcos Nunez | R | R | October 7, 1989 | 6'5" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Hernán Pérez | R | R | March 26, 1991 | 6'1" | 215 | Villa de Cura, Aragua VE |
| Gary Perinar | R | R | February 10, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Joliet, IL US |
| Adolfo Reina | R | R | January 22, 1990 | 6'0" | 210 | Santiago, Veraguas PA |
| James Robbins | L | L | September 26, 1990 | 6'0" | 225 | Shoreline, WA US |
| Julio Rodriguez | R | R | August 3, 1989 | 6'1" | 235 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Bruce Rondón | R | R | December 9, 1990 | 6'3" | 275 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Eddie Rush | S | R | January 4, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Zach Samuels | L | R | October 8, 1986 | 6'2" | 180 | San Jose, CA US |
| Jose Siso | L | L | March 22, 1989 | 5'11" | 155 | Lecheria Edo, VE |
| Elvin Soto | L | R | May 6, 1989 | 6'2" | 190 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Giovanni Soto | L | L | May 18, 1991 | 6'2" | 210 | Carolina, PR |
| Chao Ting Tang | L | R | October 12, 1987 | 5'11" | 176 | Kaoshiung City, TW |
| Londell Taylor | R | R | September 13, 1988 | 6'2" | 200 | Vian, OK US |
| Jade Todd | R | L | March 22, 1990 | 6'2" | 190 | Jefferson County, AL US |
| Jared Wesson | L | L | January 30, 1986 | 6'5" | 190 | Tupelo, MS US |
| Austin Wood | L | L | November 2, 1986 | 6'2" | 195 | Kingwood, TX US |
| Richard Zumaya | R | R | November 10, 1989 | 6'0" | 180 | Chula Vista, CA US |
