2008 Vermont Lake Monsters Roster
Team Record: 33-42
Finished 3rd in the NYPL's Stedler Division
Manager: Ramón Avilés (33-42)
Affiliation: Washington Nationals
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Ballpark: Centennial Field
Attendance: 91,351, Avg. 2,538 in 36 home dates
The Vermont Lake Monsters of the New York-Pennsylvania League ended the 2008 season with a record of 33 wins and 42 losses, finishing third in the league's Stedler Division.
The Lake Monsters scored 310 runs and allowed 352 runs. Derek Norris led Vermont with 10 home runs Michael Guerrero accounted for 41 RBI. Derek Norris paced hitters with significant playing time with a .278 average. Carlos Peralta topped the team with 5 wins, while Brad Peacock recorded a 3.12 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Dmitri Young, Tommy Milone, Derek Norris, Jake Smolinski, Danny Espinosa, Steven Souza, Tyler Moore, Pat McCoy and Brad Peacock were all players from the 2008 Vermont Lake Monsters who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Ramón Avilés served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Arata | R | R | October 13, 1986 | 5'10" | 175 | Davie, FL US |
| Dani Arias | S | R | August 24, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Patrick Arnold | R | R | October 31, 1988 | 6'1" | 205 | Huntington, WV US |
| William Atwood | L | L | January 13, 1987 | 6'2" | 180 | Piedmont, SC US |
| P. J. Dean | R | R | October 27, 1988 | 6'3" | 175 | New Caney, TX US |
| Ryan DeLaughter | R | R | December 31, 1986 | 6'3" | 210 | Desoto, TX US |
| Jake Dugger | L | L | March 19, 1985 | 5'10" | 195 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Stephen Englund | R | R | June 6, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Danny Espinosa | S | R | April 25, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Johan Figuereo | R | R | March 2, 1986 | 6'2" | 195 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Austin Garrett | L | L | March 26, 1987 | 6'0" | 190 | Nashville, TN US |
| Michael Guerrero | R | R | October 16, 1986 | 6'0" | 175 | Nesbit, MS US |
| Graham Hicks | L | L | February 9, 1990 | 6'5" | 170 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Robert Jacobsen | R | R | August 30, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | Newport News, VA US |
| Marcus Jones | R | R | September 9, 1986 | 6'2" | 190 | Washington, DC US |
| James Keithley | R | R | February 18, 1987 | 6'2" | 185 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Kevin Light | L | L | August 27, 1987 | 6'0" | 190 | Mechanicsville, VA US |
| Yhonson Lopez | L | L | October 27, 1988 | 6'1" | 160 | Cardora, VE |
| Jose Lozada | S | R | December 29, 1985 | 6'0" | 180 | Las Piedras, PR |
| Randy Matias | R | R | September 19, 1986 | 6'0" | 160 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Pat McCoy | L | L | August 3, 1988 | 6'4" | 225 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Jack McGeary | L | L | March 19, 1989 | 6'3" | 195 | Boston, MA US |
| Tommy Milone | L | L | February 16, 1987 | 6'0" | 215 | Saugus, CA US |
| Tyler Moore | R | R | January 30, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Brandon, MS US |
| Ricky Nolan | R | R | April 23, 1986 | 6'0" | 180 | St. Leo, FL US |
| Derek Norris | R | R | February 14, 1989 | 6'0" | 235 | Goddard, KS US |
| Brad Peacock | R | R | February 2, 1988 | 6'1" | 210 | Palm Beach, FL US |
| Ricardo Pecina | L | L | July 1, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Carlos Peralta | R | R | July 29, 1985 | 6'1" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jose Pinales | R | R | September 1, 1985 | 6'2" | 175 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Brian Pruitt | R | R | December 8, 1986 | 6'1" | 175 | Miami, FL US |
| David Slovak | R | R | May 20, 1986 | 6'0" | 170 | Dayton, OH US |
| Jake Smolinski | R | R | February 9, 1989 | 5'11" | 210 | Rockford, IL US |
| Chris Solis | R | R | January 22, 1986 | 6'2" | 215 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Steven Souza | R | R | April 24, 1989 | 6'4" | 225 | Everett, WA US |
| Steven Stewart | R | R | May 18, 1986 | 6'3" | 215 | Beckley, WV US |
| Blake Stouffer | L | R | October 11, 1985 | 6'0" | 190 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Yeurys Tejeda | R | R | February 24, 1988 | 6'0" | 150 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Jorge Urena | R | R | October 3, 1986 | 5'11" | 190 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Jesus Valdez | R | R | November 2, 1984 | 6'2" | 170 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Casey Whitmer | R | R | March 19, 1987 | 6'1" | 190 | Kilgore, TX US |
| Dmitri Young | S | R | October 11, 1973 | 6'2" | 295 | Vicksburg, MS 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.
