2016 Chicago White Sox Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 78-84
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,746,293, Avg. 21,829
Ballpark: U.S. Cellular Field
Manager: Robin Ventura (78-84)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
2016 Chicago White Sox StatisticsTeam Record: 78-84
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,746,293, Avg. 21,829
Ballpark: U.S. Cellular Field
Manager: Robin Ventura (78-84)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
2016 Chicago White Sox Results
The Chicago White Sox of the American League ended the 2016 season with a record of 78 wins and 84 losses, finishing fourth in the AL's Central Division.
The White Sox plated 686 runs and yielded 715 runs. Todd Frazier walloped 40 home runs for Chicago, while Jose Abreu swatted 20 or more, too. Jose Abreu drove in 100 runs. Melky Cabrera led all qualifying hitters on the roster by hitting .296. Chris Sale topped the team with 17 wins, and Jose Quintana recorded a 3.20 ERA, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Robin Ventura coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | 1B | R | R | January 29, 1987 | 6'3" | 235 | Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Cuba |
| Matt Albers | P | L | R | January 20, 1983 | 6'1" | 225 | Houston, TX USA |
| Tim Anderson | SS | R | R | June 23, 1993 | 6'1" | 185 | Tuscaloosa, AL USA |
| Alex Avila | C | L | R | January 29, 1987 | 5'11" | 228 | Hialeah, FL USA |
| Chris Beck | P | R | R | September 4, 1990 | 6'3" | 230 | Commerce, GA USA |
| Melky Cabrera | LF | B | L | August 11, 1984 | 5'10" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Scott Carroll | P | R | R | September 24, 1984 | 6'4" | 215 | Kansas City, MO USA |
| Jason Coats | RF | R | R | February 24, 1990 | 6'2" | 200 | Dallas, TX USA |
| Tyler Danish | P | R | R | September 12, 1994 | 6'0" | 200 | Brandon, FL USA |
| John Danks | P | L | L | April 15, 1985 | 6'1" | 210 | Austin, TX USA |
| Matt Davidson | P | R | R | March 26, 1991 | 6'3" | 230 | Yucaipa, CA USA |
| Zach Duke | P | L | L | April 19, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | Clifton, TX USA |
| Adam Eaton | RF | L | L | December 6, 1988 | 5'9" | 180 | Springfield, OH USA |
| Todd Frazier | 3B | R | R | February 12, 1986 | 6'3" | 215 | Point Pleasant, NJ USA |
| Carson Fulmer | P | R | R | December 13, 1993 | 6'0" | 210 | Lakeland, FL USA |
| Avisail Garcia | RF | R | R | June 12, 1991 | 6'4" | 250 | Anaco, Anzoategui Venezuela |
| Leury Garcia | CF | B | R | March 18, 1991 | 5'8" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago D.R. |
| Miguel Gonzalez | P | R | R | May 27, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico |
| Austin Jackson | CF | R | R | February 1, 1987 | 6'1" | 198 | Denton, TX USA |
| Dan Jennings | P | L | L | April 17, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Berkeley, CA USA |
| Erik Johnson | P | R | R | December 30, 1989 | 6'3" | 230 | Mountain View, CA USA |
| Nate Jones | P | R | R | January 28, 1986 | 6'5" | 230 | Butler, KY USA |
| Tommy Kahnle | P | R | R | August 7, 1989 | 6'1" | 230 | Latham, NY USA |
| Mat Latos | P | R | R | December 9, 1987 | 6'6" | 245 | Alexandria, VA USA |
| Brett Lawrie | 2B | R | R | January 18, 1990 | 6'0" | 210 | Langley, BC CAN |
| Juan Minaya | P | R | R | September 18, 1990 | 6'4" | 210 | Maimon, Puerto Plata D.R. |
| Justin Morneau | P | L | R | May 15, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | New Westminster, BC CAN |
| Omar Narvaez | C | L | R | February 10, 1992 | 5'11" | 220 | Maracay, Aragua Venezuela |
| Dioner Navarro | C | B | R | February 9, 1984 | 5'9" | 215 | Caracas, Distrito Federal Venezuela |
| Jake Petricka | P | R | R | June 5, 1988 | 6'4" | 218 | Northfield, MN USA |
| Matt Purke | P | L | L | July 17, 1990 | 6'4" | 215 | Nacogdoches, TX USA |
| Zach Putnam | P | R | R | July 3, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Rochester, MI USA |
| Jose Quintana | P | R | L | January 24, 1989 | 6'1" | 220 | Arjona, Bolivar Colombia |
| Anthony Ranaudo | P | R | R | September 9, 1989 | 6'7" | 240 | Freehold, NJ USA |
| David Robertson | P | R | R | April 9, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | Birmingham, AL USA |
| Carlos Rodon | P | L | L | December 10, 1992 | 6'3" | 245 | Miami, FL USA |
| Jimmy Rollins | SS | B | R | November 27, 1978 | 5'7" | 175 | Oakland, CA USA |
| Tyler Saladino | IF | R | R | July 20, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | San Diego, CA USA |
| Chris Sale | P | L | L | March 30, 1989 | 6'6" | 183 | Lakeland, FL USA |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2B | B | R | June 29, 1992 | 6'0" | 210 | Maracay, Aragua Venezuela |
| Hector Sanchez | C | B | R | November 17, 1989 | 6'0" | 220 | Maracay, Aragua Venezuela |
| Jerry Sands | 1B | R | R | September 28, 1987 | 6'4" | 225 | Middletown, NY USA |
| James Shields | P | R | R | December 20, 1981 | 6'3" | 210 | Newhall, CA USA |
| JB Shuck | CF | L | L | June 18, 1987 | 5'11" | 195 | Westerville, OH USA |
| Blake Smith | P | L | R | December 9, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Modesto, CA USA |
| Kevan Smith | C | R | R | June 28, 1988 | 6'4" | 230 | Pittsburgh, PA USA |
| Charlie Tilson | CF | L | L | December 2, 1992 | 5'11" | 190 | Wilmette, IL USA |
| Jacob Turner | P | R | R | May 21, 1991 | 6'5" | 215 | St. Charles, MO USA |
| Daniel Webb | P | R | R | August 18, 1989 | 6'3" | 215 | Paducah, KY USA |
| Michael Ynoa | P | R | R | September 24, 1991 | 6'7" | 210 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata D.R. |
