Florida Complex League Rays
Minor league affiliations
ClassRookie
LeagueFlorida Complex League
DivisionSouthern Division
Previous leagues
Gulf Coast League (1996–1998, 2009–2020)
Major league affiliations
TeamTampa Bay Rays
Previous teamsTampa Bay Devil Rays (1996–1998)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)2021
Division titles (4)
  • 1998
  • 2010
  • 2021
  • 2022
Team data
NameFCL Rays
Previous names
GCL Rays (2009–2020)
GCL Devil Rays (1996–1998)
BallparkCharlotte Sports Park (2009–present)
Previous parks
Al Lang Stadium (1996–1998)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Tampa Bay Rays
ManagerJim Morrison

The Florida Complex League Rays are a minor league baseball team in Port Charlotte, Florida, competing as a Rookie-level team in the Florida Complex League as an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Prior to 2021, the team was known as the Gulf Coast League Rays. The team plays most of their home games on field no. five of the Charlotte Sports Park complex, and also play select games in the main stadium.

The team first played from 1996 to 1998 as the Gulf Coast League Devil Rays. The club struggled during their first two years, but made it to the league championship in 1998, before losing to the GCL Rangers. The team was not fielded after the 1998 season until returning to the Gulf Coast League in 2009. Prior to the 2021 season, the league was renamed as the Florida Complex League.

Season-by-season

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
GCL Devil Rays
199624-3513thBill Evers
199725-3512th (t)Bobby Ramos
199836-242ndBobby RamosLost League Finals
vs. GCL Rangers (2 games to 0)
Won 1st Round
vs. GCL Marlins (1 game to 0)
GCL Rays
200919-3615thJoe Alvarez
201034-263rdJoe AlvarezLost League Finals
vs. GCL Phillies (2 games to 1)
Won in first round
vs. GCL Marlins (1 game to 0)
201124-3613thJoe Alvarez
201228-3210thPaul Hoover
201327-3311th (t)Jim Morrison
201432-288thJim Morrison
201516-4416thJim Morrison
201628-319thJim Morrison
201728-3212th (t)Jim Morrison
201833-234thTomas Francisco
201925-2811thRafael Valenzuela
2020No Season due to pandemic[1]
FCL Rays
202142-151stRafael ValenzuelaLeague Champions [lower-alpha 1]

Roster

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 88 Alexander Alberto
  • 85 Adrian Almonte
  • 59 Baltazar Arredondo
  • 97 Orlando Barrios
  • 77 Neraldo Catalina
  • 74 Samuel Cruz
  • 89 Cesar De Jesus
  • 76 Manuel De La Rosa
  • 29 Pete Fairbanks #*
  • 56 Renaldito Florian
  • 36 Gary Gill Hill
  • 52 Cristhofer Gonzalez
  • 95 Maikel Hernandez
  • 71 Luis Hernandez
  • 77 Sebastian Javier
  • 75 Israel Mateo ‡
  • 78 Samuel Mejia
  • 73 Gerlin Rosario
  • 81 Ramon Sanchez
  • 72 Jeromy Sosa
  • 91 Santiago Suarez
  • 58 Andri Tavarez
  • 96 Jose Urbina
  • 41 Colby White #*
  • 23 Logan Workman #

Catchers

  • 50 Robert Brooks
  • 96 Enderson Delgado
  • 95 Raudelis Martinez
  • 82 Roylems Rangel
  • 85 Joshuan Sandoval

Infielders

  • 97 Luis Ariza
  • 74 Edwin Barragan
  • 87 Elis Barreat
  • 93 Willmer De La Cruz
  • 92 Ricardo Gonzalez
  • 84 Narciso Polanco
  • 65 Nathanael Rodriguez
  • 83 Miguel Tamares
  • 62 Victor Valera

Outfielders

  • 70 Estanli Castillo
  • 75 Arison Jimenez
  • 50 Jackson Lancaster
  • 72 Angel Mateo
  • 79 Santiago Millan
  • 67 Enzo Paulino
  • 63 Jose Pena
  • 90 Elias Petiyan
  • 57 Jhonny Piron
  • 78 Jose Sanabria


Manager

  • -- Frank Maldonado

Coaches

  • -- Henry Bonilla (pitching)
  • 53 Manny Castillo (hitting)
  • -- Chris Constantine (coach)
  • 40 Marty DeMerritt (pitching)
  • 48 Esteban Gonzalez (coach)
  • 45 Jose Gonzalez (pitching)
  • 25 Edgardo Lebron (coach)
  • -- Braxton Martinez (development)
  • 27 Jim Morrison (coach)
  • 44 Jamie Nelson (hitting)
  •  2 Hez Randolph (hitting)
  •  6 Alejandro Segovia (hitting)
  • 46 Steven Watson (rehab pitching)

60-day injured list

  • -- Fernando Costume
  • -- Yonathan Gomez

7-day injured list
* On Tampa Bay Rays 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated June 14, 2023
Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB  Florida Complex League
Tampa Bay Rays minor league players

Notes

  1. In 2021, the league did not have a postseason; FCL Rays had the best winning percentage for the season, 42–15 (.737).

References

  1. "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.


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