Braves Release 2016 Opening Day Roster

By Betsy Haugh

June 23, 2016

DANVILLE, Va. - The Danville Braves have released their Opening Day roster for the 2016 season. The 35-man roster includes 20 pitchers, three catchers, seven infielders, and five outfielders.

15 players are members of the 2016 draft class, highlighted by 5th-round selection Jeremy Walker (RHP, Gardner Webb), 6th-round pick Matt Gonzalez (INF, Georgia Tech) and 7th-round pick J.B. Moss (OF, Texas A&M).

The D-Braves open their 2016 season Thursday night at Pulaski.

Complete Roster

Pitchers (20)

Avalos, Gabino

Carroll, Dalton

Clouse, Corbin

Cockrell, Taylor

Gamez, Luis

Gilmore, Connor

Grosser, Alec

Hellinger, Jaret

Kennedy, Jon

Martinez, Jhon

Mora, Luis

Orozco, Evertz

Ratcliffe, Sean

Rice, Zach

Schlosser, Ryan

Stanton, Cameron

Walker, Jeremy

Watts, Devan

Webb, Jacob

White, Brandon

Catchers (3)

Keegan, Trey

Martinez, Carlos

Yelich, Collin

Infielders (7+1)

Gonzalez, Matt

Josephina, Kevin

Lee, Alex

McLemore, Darien

Mooney, Marcus

**Nesovic, Robby (Extended Disabled List)

O'Malley, Ryan

Osuna, Ramon

Outfielders (5)

Arias, Elias

James, Jared

Moss, J.B.

Pina, Jose

Wilson, Isranel

Field Staff

Robinson Cancel, Manager

Ivan Cruz, Hitting Coach

Gabe Luckert, Pitching Coach

Anthony Nunez, Coach

Dave Comeau, Athletic Trainer

Aaron Williams, Strength Coach