Here is the initial GCL Nationals roster. Names could be added as draft picks are signed:
Pitchers:
- LHP Bobby Hansen (2008 18th rd)
- RHP Daniel Rosenbaum (2009 22nd rd)
- RHP Julio Perez (international, signed 2005)
- LHP Jose Taveras (international, 2006)
- RHP Ruben De La Rosa (international, 2005)
- RHP John Santiago (unknown, could be this guy who was an 11th rd pick of the Pirates in 2003 converted to pitching)
- RHP Kelvin Lopez (unknown, I found an 18-year old RHP named Kelvin Lopez from the Bronx, NY online)
- RHP Matt Swynenburg (2009 28th rd – NEW signing)
- RHP Wilson Eusebio (international, 2007)
- RHP Dustin Crane (2009 24th rd)
- RHP Rob Wort (2009 30th rd)
- RHP Shane McCatty (2009 34th rd – NEW signing)
- RHP Taylor Jordan (2009 9th rd)
- LHP Josh Smoker (2007 supplemental 1st rd)
- RHP Ironel Paez (international, 2007)
Catchers
- Adrian Nieto (2008 5th rd)
- Ricardo Martinez (international, 2007)
- Gianison Boekhoudt (2009 26th rd)
Infielders
- CIF Brett Newsome (undrafted free agent 2008)
- CIF Chris Solis (2008 27th rd, was CA)
- MIF Hendry Jimenez (international, 2007)
- MIF Michael Taylor (2009 6th rd)
- MIF Adrian Sanchez (international, 2007)
- IF James Keithley (2008 39th rd)
- MIF Justino Cuevas (international, 2008)
- CIF Alex Romero (international, 2008)
Outfielders
- Destin Hood (2008 2nd rd)
- Eury Perez (international, 2007)
- Naoya Washiya (2009 14th rd)
- Angelberth Montilla (international, 2006; need to add to International spreadsheet)
- Derek Phillips (2008 23rd rd)
#1 by Kirkie - June 22nd, 2009 at 07:54
Disappointingly few names that I recognise. Am definately looking forward to seeing what Hood, Perez and Washiya can do though – Hood seemed very toolsy (Jimbo!) last year; Perez was arguably the pick of the DSL crop, and Washiya emerged from this year’s draft with a very intriguing resume…..
#2 by dd - June 22nd, 2009 at 07:55
Would Hood beginning the season in the GCL be considered a disppointment? What is the story with Smoker? He was highly touted in 2007, drafted in the second round, and now plays for the 2009 GCL team!!
#3 by Ric - June 22nd, 2009 at 08:02
Hood in GCL is a development choice. Since he was a two-sport athlete, it was recognized that he was a relatively raw talent.
Smoker is coming back from injury – just like Chico is at low A right now, they appear to be starting him off slowly.
Brian – does this mean Englund is released, or just that he’s not ready for game action in his conversion to the mound?
#4 by Brian Oliver - June 22nd, 2009 at 08:40
Ric – I would imagine Englund is in Vlorida working on the conversion to the mound and will not be added to the GCL roster for a few weeks
#5 by cjrugger - June 22nd, 2009 at 08:57
Wow, that’s a lot of wheels in the OF. No balls getting in the gap between Hood and Perez
#6 by Jeff E. - June 22nd, 2009 at 09:43
I dare any body to drink about six beers then rapidly pronounce that catcher’s name who converted from the infield!!!! LOL!!!! Englund. sandwich pick bust! right up there with BJ Wallace!!!
#7 by Sue Dinem - June 22nd, 2009 at 10:26
Speaking of busted picks, what’s up with Stephen King? Allegedly, he has a “strained quadriceps” yet did not leave the game last Monday and has been walking around Woodbridge without a trace of a limp.
#8 by Mark L - June 22nd, 2009 at 11:50
Good news from the Rhinehart mafia — .957 OPS in June. Looks like he’s adjusting well to AA pitching.
#9 by JMUAlumni - June 22nd, 2009 at 12:41
I noticed Aaron Seuss had an inning of relief work on June 19th. Are they planning on converting him as well, or was this just an emergency situation?
#10 by Brian Oliver - June 22nd, 2009 at 12:42
Emergency situation. Same deal as Robby Jacobsen this weekend for the Suns
#11 by RD - June 23rd, 2009 at 00:45
So Boekhoudt is going to remain a catcher?