The 2009 season-opening roster for the Johnson City Cardinals of the Appalachian League follows. 31 players are on the club, including 16 members of the 2009 draft class. The signing of all 16, including second-rounder Robert Stock, had previously been announced. Johnson City begins their regular season on Tuesday evening at Kingsport.
As soon as I can get the Gulf Coast League Cardinals roster, I will update the Roster Matrix for the entire organization, including Batavia, Johnson City and GCL.
For additional details on the 2009 Johnson City club, Scout.com subscribers should be sure to check out Shawn Kerrick’s pre-season report at The Birdhouse.
| # | Catchers | B | T | HGT | WGT | Hometown | DOB | Age | Obtained | Years |
| 31 | Travis Tartamella | R | R | 6′ | 205 | Alta Loma, CA | 12/17/1987 | 21 | 19th round 2009 | 0 |
| 35 | Robert Stock | L | R | 6’1″ | 190 | Westlake Village, CA | 11/21/1989 | 19 | 2nd round 2009 | 0 |
| 5 | Audrey Perez | R | R | 5’9″ | 180 | Santo, Domingo, DR | 12/23/1988 | 20 | Free Agent 2008 | 1 |
| # | Infielders | B | T | HGT | WGT | Hometown | DOB | Age | Obtained | Years |
| 54 | Matthew Adams | L | R | 6’3″ | 240 | Philipsburg, PA | 8/31/1988 | 20 | 23rd round 2009 | 0 |
| 7 | Yunier Castillo | S | R | 6’0″ | 160 | Miami, FL | 5/15/1989 | 20 | Free Agent 2008 | 1 |
| 4 | Luis Mateo | R | R | 6’0″ | 160 | Orocovis, PR | 5/23/1990 | 19 | 20th round 2008 | 1 |
| 15 | Ted Obregon | S | R | 5’11” | 165 | Caracas, VZ | 4/5/1990 | 19 | Free Agent 2007 | 1 |
| 11 | Rich Racobaldo | R | R | 6’1″ | 220 | Marlton, NJ | 7/10/1985 | 23 | 37th round 2009 | 0 |
| 29 | Matt Rigoli | R | R | 5’11” | 220 | Parsippany, NJ | 11/19/1985 | 23 | 21st round 2008 | 1 |
| 16 | Romulo Ruiz | R | R | 6’0″ | 170 | Cagua, VZ | 11/30/1989 | 19 | Free Agent 2006 | 1 |
| # | Outfielders | B | T | HGT | WGT | Hometown | DOB | Age | Obtained | Years |
| 44 | Christian (CJ) Beatty | S | R | 5’10” | 190 | Winston Salem, NC | 9/29/1988 | 20 | 26th round 2009 | 0 |
| 27 | Edgar Lara | R | R | 6’3″ | 175 | Santo Domingo, DR | 3/2/1989 | 20 | Free Agent 2006 | 2 |
| 30 | Rainel Rosario | R | R | 6’1″ | 185 | Sabana Perdida, DR | 3/29/1989 | 20 | Free Agent 2006 | 2 |
| 28 | Ross Smith | R | R | 6’2″ | 200 | Eastman, GA | 10/6/1987 | 21 | 14th round 2009 | 0 |
| 10 | Michael Swinson | L | R | 6’2″ | 185 | Douglas, GA | 9/24/1989 | 19 | 12th round 2008 | 1 |
| # | Pitchers | B | T | HGT | WGT | Hometown | DOB | Age | Obtained | Years |
| 19 | John Durham | L | L | 6’1″ | 170 | Port St. Lucie, FL | 8/19/1987 | 21 | 38th round 2009 | 0 |
| 33 | Anthony Ferrara Jr. | R | L | 6’2″ | 205 | Riverview, FL | 9/2/1989 | 19 | 7th round 2008 | 1 |
| 57 | Reynier Gonzalez | R | R | 6’3″ | 180 | Puerto Ordaz, VZ | 11/5/1988 | 20 | Free Agent 2006 | 2 |
| 47 | Kyle Heim | L | L | 6’4″ | 220 | St. Joseph, MO | 9/30/1987 | 21 | 44th round 2009 | 0 |
| 26 | David Kington | R | R | 6’2″ | 205 | Coquitlam, B.C., Canada | 12/1/1987 | 21 | 34th round 2009 | 0 |
| 25 | Travis Lawler | R | R | 6’3″ | 180 | College Station, TX | 6/13/1988 | 21 | 32nd round 2009 | 0 |
| 32 | Andrew Moss | R | R | 6’1″ | 210 | Peidmont, MO | 10/8/1986 | 22 | 35th round 2009 | 0 |
| 51 | Chris Notti | R | R | 6’5″ | 220 | Mailibu, CA | 9/3/1988 | 20 | 36th round 2008 | 1 |
| 40 | Jason Novak | R | R | 6’2″ | 200 | Agoura Hills, CA | 10/19/1987 | 21 | 48th round 2009 | 0 |
| 23 | Pablo Ortiz | R | R | 6’4″ | 175 | Maturin, VZ | 6/11/1988 | 21 | Free Agent 2006 | 2 |
| 56 | Jose Rada | R | R | 6’1″ | 180 | Puert Cabella, VZ | 4/13/1988 | 21 | Free Agent 2006 | 2 |
| 50 | Randy Santos | R | R | 6’2″ | 190 | Santo Domingo, DR | 8/21/1988 | 20 | Free Agent 2007 | 1 |
| 22 | Jesse Simpson | R | R | 6′ | 180 | Baton Rouge, LA | 1/29/1987 | 22 | 40th round 2009 | 0 |
| 34 | Justin Smith | R | R | 6′ | 190 | Pleasant Grove, UT | 3/23/1988 | 21 | 36th round 2009 | 0 |
| 9 | Aaron Terry | R | R | 5’11” | 185 | Rison, AR | 12/28/1986 | 22 | 42nd round 2009 | 0 |
| 24 | Michael Thompson | L | R | 6′ | 200 | Newburgh, IN | 8/28/1986 | 22 | 47th round 2009 | 0 |