2017 Vermont Lake Monsters Roster
Team Record: 42-33
Finished 1st in the NYPL's Stedler Division
Manager: Aaron Nieckula (42-33)
Affiliation: Oakland Athletics
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Ballpark: Centennial Field
Attendance: 82,674, Avg. 2,362 in 35 home dates
Playoffs - Vermont Lake Monsters 2 games, Mahoning Valley Scrappers 0
Finals - Hudson Valley Renegades 2 games, Vermont Lake Monsters 0
The Vermont Lake Monsters of the New York-Pennsylvania League ended the 2017 season with a record of 42 wins and 33 losses, finishing first in the league's Stedler Division.
The Lake Monsters tallied 319 runs and yielded 265 runs. Greg Deichmann accounted for 30 RBI. Will Toffey led all regular batters with a .263 average. Ivan Andueza topped the team with 6 wins and a team-best 2.75 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Players from the 2017 Vermont Lake Monsters who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Seth Martinez, Mickey McDonald, Jesús Luzardo and Greg Deichmann.
Aaron Nieckula served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lana Akau | R | R | August 31, 1995 | 5'11" | 205 | Waipahu, HI US |
| Ivan Andueza | L | L | February 7, 1995 | 5'11" | 180 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Aaron Arruda | R | R | June 21, 1995 | 6'3" | 230 | Modesto, CA US |
| Rob Bennie | R | R | January 20, 1994 | 6'1" | 205 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Marc Berube | L | R | February 12, 1993 | 6'2" | 180 | Scarborough, ON CA |
| Argenis Blanco | R | R | May 23, 1996 | 6'1" | 165 | Los Teques, Miranda VE |
| Wandisson Charles | R | R | September 7, 1996 | 6'6" | 220 | Bani, DO |
| Anthony Churlin | R | R | May 27, 1997 | 6'1" | 205 | Seattle, WA US |
| Bryce Conley | R | R | August 22, 1994 | 6'3" | 200 | Alpharetta, GA US |
| Jarrett Costa | R | R | April 23, 1993 | 5'11" | 225 | San Jose, CA US |
| Michael Danielak | R | R | March 16, 1994 | 6'4" | 215 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Greg Deichmann | L | R | May 31, 1995 | 6'2" | 190 | Metairie, LA US |
| Jordan Devencenzi | R | R | June 26, 1993 | 5'11" | 203 | Hayward, CA US |
| Heath Donica | R | R | May 20, 1994 | 6'2" | 200 | Corsicana, TX US |
| Parker Dunshee | R | R | February 12, 1995 | 6'0" | 215 | Zionsville, IN US |
| Logan Farrar | L | R | April 16, 1995 | 5'10" | 180 | Stoneham, MA US |
| Javier Godard | R | R | December 13, 1995 | 6'0" | 170 | Baruta, Miranda VE |
| Roger Gonzalez | S | R | November 2, 1993 | 5'9" | 190 | Miami, FL US |
| John Gorman | R | R | February 19, 1992 | 6'1" | 230 | Newton, MA US |
| Ryan Gridley | R | R | May 4, 1995 | 5'8" | 180 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Hunter Hargrove | R | R | September 9, 1994 | 5'10" | 208 | Arlington, TX US |
| Brian Howard | R | R | April 25, 1995 | 6'9" | 185 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Jhenderson Hurtado | L | L | March 28, 1996 | 5'11" | 205 | Valencia, VE |
| Malik Jones | R | R | March 14, 1996 | 6'1" | 185 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Branden Kelliher | R | R | December 11, 1995 | 5'11" | 175 | Lake Stevens, WA US |
| Jesus Lage | R | R | December 1, 1997 | 6'1" | 155 | Valencia, VE |
| Jesus Lopez | R | R | October 5, 1996 | 5'11" | 170 | Chinandega, NI |
| Jesús Luzardo | L | L | September 30, 1997 | 6'0" | 209 | , PE |
| Wyatt Marks | R | R | June 28, 1995 | 6'2" | 215 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Mike Martin | R | R | September 29, 1992 | 6'0" | 175 | Hoffman Estates, IL US |
| Seth Martinez | R | R | August 29, 1994 | 6'2" | 200 | Peoria, AZ US |
| Jeramiah McCray | L | R | March 3, 1998 | 5'10" | 160 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Mickey McDonald | S | R | June 2, 1995 | 6'2" | 175 | San Mateo, CA US |
| Jack Meggs | L | L | April 18, 1995 | 6'1" | 175 | Chico, CA US |
| Jeferson Mejia | R | R | August 2, 1994 | 6'7" | 255 | Santo Domingo Centro, DO |
| Abdiel Mendoza | R | R | September 19, 1998 | 5'10" | 160 | Chitre, PA |
| Kevin Merrell | L | R | December 14, 1995 | 6'1" | 180 | Odessa, FL US |
| Jose Mora | R | R | October 1, 1997 | 6'3" | 200 | San Juan de la Maguana, DO |
| Jose Morban | R | R | December 24, 1997 | 6'2" | 162 | San Cristobal, DO |
| Jared Poche | R | L | November 21, 1994 | 6'0" | 217 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Christopher Quintin | R | R | June 7, 1999 | 6'0" | 135 | Bani, DO |
| Josh Reagan | S | L | October 2, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | Lexington, SC US |
| Jean Ruiz | R | R | September 6, 1996 | 6'1" | 165 | Cartagena, CO |
| Logan Salow | L | L | September 27, 1994 | 6'1" | 185 | Ashland, KY US |
| Carlos Sanchez | R | R | December 26, 1997 | 5'11" | 150 | Panama, PA |
| Payton Squier | L | R | October 29, 1995 | 6'0" | 220 | Glendale, AZ US |
| James Terrell | R | R | January 10, 1997 | 5'11" | 165 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Will Toffey | L | R | December 31, 1994 | 6'2" | 205 | Barnstable, MA US |
| Oscar Tovar | R | R | March 19, 1998 | 6'1" | 200 | Puerto La Cruz, VE |
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.
