2017 Yucatan Leones Roster
Team Record: 63-42
Finished 1st in the ML's South Division
Manager: Juan Rodriguez (63-42)
Location: Merida, Mexico, Mexico
Ballpark: Estadio de Beisbol Kukulcan
Attendance: 452,162, Avg. 9,228 in 49 home dates
Playoffs - Puebla Pericos 4 games, Yucatan Leones 1 - Second Round
Playoffs - Yucatan Leones 4 games, Leon Bravos 0
The Yucatan Leones of the Mexican League ended the 2017 season with a record of 63 wins and 42 losses, finishing first in the league's South Division.
The Leones paced the circuit with just 408 runs allowed. Yucatan scored 503 runs. Esteban Quiroz led the squad with 11 home runs and accounted for 49 RBI. Leonardo Heras and Esteban Quiroz topped all regular hitters by hitting .293. Jose Samayoa and Yoanner Negrín paced the squad with 11 wins each, while Jose Samayoa recorded a 2.29 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Yuniesky Betancourt, Leo Rosales, Jairo Asencio, Jordany Valdespin, Francisco Rodríguez, Ronald Belisario, James Russell, Esteban Quiroz and Juan Francisco were all players from the 2017 Yucatan Leones who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Juan Rodriguez served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Aguilar | R | R | May 19, 1990 | 5'10" | 185 | Maravatio, Michoacan MX |
| Eduardo Alvarez | R | R | April 30, 1996 | 6'0" | 198 | Tijuana, MX |
| Jose Alvarez | R | R | February 7, 1989 | 5'11" | 220 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Ivan Araujo | R | R | January 29, 1984 | 5'11" | 185 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
| Jairo Asencio | R | R | May 30, 1983 | 6'2" | 180 | Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristobal DO |
| Andres Avila | R | R | June 20, 1990 | 6'0" | 185 | Guaymas, Sonora MX |
| Jesus Barraza | R | R | November 3, 1990 | 5'11" | 180 | Mazatlan, Sinaloa MX |
| Ronald Belisario | R | R | December 31, 1982 | 6'3" | 240 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Yuniesky Betancourt | R | R | January 31, 1982 | 5'10" | 205 | Santa Clara, Villa Clara CU |
| Sergio Burruel | L | R | July 22, 1991 | 5'11" | 210 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Jonathan Castellanos | R | R | September 17, 1981 | 6'0" | 215 | Monterrey, Nuevo Leon MX |
| Juan Delgadillo | R | R | November 11, 1982 | 6'0" | 205 | Villahermosa, Tabasco MX |
| Francisco Esparragoza | R | R | October 4, 1982 | 5'8" | 190 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Robi Estrada | S | R | October 8, 1988 | 5'10" | 170 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Kevin Flores | R | R | September 18, 1984 | 5'10" | 185 | Veracruz, Veracruz MX |
| Juan Francisco | L | R | June 24, 1987 | 6'2" | 245 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Leonardo Heras | L | R | May 29, 1990 | 5'9" | 190 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Francisco Hernandez | L | L | August 31, 1994 | 5'8" | 176 | San Felipe, MX |
| Diego Madero | R | R | January 17, 1992 | 5'7" | 163 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Alejandro Martinez | R | R | February 11, 1989 | 5'11" | 210 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Mario Meza | R | R | November 24, 1990 | 6'3" | 200 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Ronnier Mustelier | R | R | August 8, 1984 | 5'10" | 210 | Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba CU |
| Yoanner Negrín | R | R | April 29, 1984 | 5'11" | 190 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Ciro Norzagaray | R | R | August 17, 1994 | 5'10" | 171 | Mexico, MX |
| Edgar Osuna | L | L | November 25, 1987 | 6'1" | 190 | Mazatlan, Sinaloa MX |
| Hector Paez | L | R | March 31, 1978 | 5'10" | 190 | Mazatlan, Sinaloa MX |
| Carlos Pech | R | R | December 18, 1995 | 5'9" | 184 | Motul, MX |
| Esteban Quiroz | L | R | February 17, 1992 | 5'7" | 175 | Ciudad Obregon, Sonora MX |
| Francisco Rodríguez | R | R | February 26, 1983 | 6'1" | 220 | Mexicali, Baja California MX |
| Isaac Rodriguez | R | R | February 23, 1991 | 6'2" | 186 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Pedro Rodriguez | R | R | October 31, 1987 | 6'0" | 165 | Barcelona, Anzoategui VE |
| Leo Rosales | R | R | May 28, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| James Russell | L | L | January 8, 1986 | 6'4" | 205 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Jose Samayoa | R | R | March 9, 1990 | 6'1" | 200 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Ricardo Serrano | S | R | April 3, 1986 | 5'9" | 165 | Gomez Palacio, Durango MX |
| Tomas Solis | L | L | October 2, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Humberto Sosa | R | R | October 13, 1985 | 5'11" | 205 | Veracruz, Veracruz MX |
| Alejandro Soto | L | L | February 13, 1986 | 6'5" | 230 | Huatabampo, Sonora MX |
| Jordany Valdespin | L | R | December 23, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jesus Valdez | R | R | November 2, 1984 | 6'2" | 170 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Manuel Valdez | L | L | May 18, 1996 | 5'8" | 176 | Mexicali, Baja California MX |
| Sebastian Valle | R | R | July 24, 1990 | 6'1" | 215 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
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.
