COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Nickname: Explorers
Address: 3000 SW 87th Ave
City/State: Miami, Florida
Zip Code: 33165
Phone #: 305-223-5650
Web Site: School Web Site
School Colors:
Address: 3000 SW 87th Ave
City/State: Miami, Florida
Zip Code: 33165
Phone #: 305-223-5650
Web Site: School Web Site
School Colors:
Total Players: 86
All Draft Picks: 49
Drafted out of HS: 32
Major Leaguers: 6 Orestes Destrade, Jorge Fabregas, Jon Jay, Ed Lynch, Izzy Molina, Rob Murphy
All Draft Picks: 49
Drafted out of HS: 32
Major Leaguers: 6 Orestes Destrade, Jorge Fabregas, Jon Jay, Ed Lynch, Izzy Molina, Rob Murphy
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Archbishop Carroll, Archbishop Curley, Belen Jesuit, Braddock, Brito Miami Private School, Carol City, Central, Coral Park, Coral Reef, Dade Christian School, Dade North, Dr. Krop, Ferguson, Florida Christian, Goleman, Holy Cross, Jackson, Killian, La Progresiva, LaSalle, Miami Christian, Miami Country Day, Miami Edison, Miami Senior, Monsignor Pace, Norland, Northwest Christian Academy, Northwestern, Palmer Trinity, Palmetto, Pinecrest Prep, Ponce de Leon, South Miami, Southern, Southridge, Southwest, St. Brendan, Sunset, Varela, Washington, Westminster Christian, Westwood Christian, Ypsilanti
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
| Player | Status | High Level | Played | Born | Place | Ht | Wt | Bats | Throws | Draft Information | |||
| Yency Almonte | LAA Minors [Rk] | RK | 2012-2012 | 6/4/1994 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 185 | Both | Right | 2012 | 17 | 537 | LAA |
| Manny Alvarez | Inactive | NCAA | 2011-2011 | 12/2/1992 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 160 | Both | Right | ||||
| Luis Andrulonis | Retired | NCAA | 2002-2005 | 10/8/1982 | Miami Lakes, Florida | 5-11 | 190 | Right | Right | ||||
| Alex Ansoleaga | Retired | NCAA | 2002-2002 | 5/25/1979 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 180 | Right | Right | ||||
| Cesar Aranguren | Retired | Ind | 2007-2008 | 12/20/1983 | Miami, Florida | 5-8 | 190 | Both | Right | ||||
| Alejandro Balsinde | Retired | NCAA | 2006-2009 | 2/3/1987 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 180 | Right | Right | ||||
| Michael Baluja | Retired | NCAA | 2001-2002 | 9/29/1980 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 185 | Right | Right | ||||
| Matt Barket | Retired | Ind | 2002-2005 | 9/10/1982 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 203 | Right | Right | ||||
| Bret Baynham | Inactive | - | - | 1977 | 3 | 63 | CLE | ||||||
| Chris Bell | Retired | RK | 2002-2002 | 9/24/1980 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 200 | Right | Right | 2002 | 40 | 1185 | CIN |
| Kiki Bengochea | Retired | A+ | 2000-2004 | 12/4/1980 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 190 | Right | Right | 2002 | 11 | 322 | TEX |
| Tom Bernhardt | Retired | A- | 1994-1997 | 10/28/1974 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 195 | Right | Right | 1997 | 46 | 1348 | CHC |
| Peter Brotons | Inactive | NCAA | 2009-2011 | 3/7/1988 | Miami, Florida | 5-9 | 165 | Left | Right | ||||
| Carlos Chantres | Pitching Coach - Staten Island (2013) | AAA | 1994-2005 | 4/1/1976 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 175 | Right | Right | 1994 | 12 | 341 | CHW |
| Lou Collazo | Inactive | - | 11/8/1993 | Miami, Florida | 5-9 | 156 | Left | Left | |||||
| Nick Collazo | Inactive | NCAA | 2011-2011 | Miami, Florida | Both | Right | |||||||
| Jeremy Cruz | LAA Minors [Rk] | AA | 2006-2012 | 4/19/1987 | Miami, Florida | 6-1 | 205 | Right | Right | 2009 | 13 | 411 | LAA |
| Alex Del Valle | Retired | NCAA | 2007-2008 | 3/12/1988 | Havana, Cuba | 6-0 | 175 | Right | Right | ||||
| Fred DeLamata | Retired | A+ | 1986-1986 | - | 5-9 | 160 | Left | Left | 1986 | 0 | 0 | BAL | |
| Pete Demorejon | Retired | A | 1995-1996 | 10/16/1974 | Miami, Florida | 6-1 | 180 | Right | Right | 1995 | 42 | 1176 | CHW |
| Gus Dequesada | Inactive | NCAA | 2010-2010 | 8/31/1990 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 210 | Right | Right | ||||
| Orestes Destrade | Retired | MLB | 1981-1994 | 5/8/1962 | Santiago, Cuba | 6-4 | 210 | Both | Right | 1980 | 23 | 589 | CAL |
| Dan Dopico | Inactive | - | 1994 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 175 | Right | Right | |||||
| Idalberto Echemendia | Retired | A+ | 1988-1989 | 1/10/1965 | Sancti Spirutos, Cuba | 5-11 | 192 | Right | Right | 1988 | 0 | 0 | MTL |
| Jorge Fabregas | Retired | MLB | 1990-2003 | 3/13/1970 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 215 | Left | Right | 1991 | 1 | 34 | CAL |
| Jesse Fernandez | BAL Minors [A-] | A- | 2011-2012 | 1/24/1990 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 225 | Right | Right | ||||
| Luis Flores | Inactive | - | 10/17/1975 | Miami, Florida | 6-1 | 200 | Right | Right | 1993 | 50 | 1375 | NYY | |
| Alex Garabedian | Inactive | AA | 2005-2012 | 8/26/1985 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 210 | Right | Right | 2007 | 8 | 266 | LAD |
| Michael Garcia | FLA Minors [Rk] | NCAA | 2009-2012 | 12/5/1989 | Miami, Florida | 6-1 | 185 | Right | Right | ||||
| Danny Gil | Retired | A- | 2004-2008 | 3/28/1985 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 205 | Right | Right | 2007 | 30 | 921 | HOU |
| Dave Gil | Retired | AAA | 1997-2008 | 10/1/1978 | Miami, Florida | 6-4 | 210 | Right | Right | 2000 | 3 | 93 | CIN |
| Ray Goirgolzarri | Inactive | - | - | 1997 | 30 | 909 | CHW | ||||||
| Raymond Goirigolzarri | Retired | Ind | 2001-2004 | 9/8/1978 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 190 | Right | Right | 1997 | 30 | 909 | CHW |
| Marcial Gomez | Retired | A+ | 1991-1995 | 3/1/1972 | Hialeah, Florida | 6-4 | 200 | Right | Right | 1991 | 13 | 350 | SF |
| Rudy Gomez | Retired | AAA | 1994-2005 | 9/14/1974 | Hialeah, Florida | 5-11 | 180 | Right | Right | 1996 | 10 | 299 | NYY |
| Justin Gonzalez | College | NCAA | 2010-2012 | 6/24/1991 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 175 | Right | Right | 2012 | 27 | 836 | LAD |
| Mike Gonzalez | Inactive | NCAA | 2010-2010 | Miami, Florida | 5-9 | 175 | Right | Right | |||||
| Pedro Grifol | Hitting Coach - Arizona Royals (2013) | AAA | 1991-1999 | 11/28/1969 | Miami, Florida | 6-1 | 197 | Right | Right | 1991 | 6 | 155 | MIN |
| Rene Guerra | Retired | NCAA | 2006-2009 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 250 | Right | Right | |||||
| David Gutierrez | Inactive | RK | 2007-2010 | 9/29/1987 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 165 | Right | Right | 2010 | 18 | 555 | MIN |
| Dave Hartnett | Retired | A | 1986-1987 | 12/17/1963 | Coral Gables, Florida | 5-10 | 175 | Left | Left | 1986 | 14 | 349 | SEA |
| Henry Hernandez | Retired | A+ | 1989-1990 | 8/9/1967 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 175 | Left | Left | 1989 | 0 | 0 | STL |
| Chris Jaile | Retired | A+ | 1999-2006 | 2/20/1981 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 195 | Right | Right | 1999 | 4 | 135 | TEX |
| Jon Jay | STL 40m | MLB | 2004-2013 | 3/15/1985 | Miami, Florida | 5-11 | 200 | Left | Left | 2006 | 2 | 74 | STL |
| Michael Lopez | Retired | NCAA | 2003-2006 | 11/16/1983 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 181 | Left | Left | ||||
| Chris Lynch | Inactive | - | Miami, Florida | Right | Right | 1974 | 20 | 462 | LAD | ||||
| Danny Lynch | Inactive | - | 10/22/1993 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 201 | Left | Right | |||||
| Ed Lynch | Retired | MLB | 1976-1988 | 2/25/1956 | Brooklyn, New York | 6-5 | 207 | Right | Right | 1977 | 22 | 547 | TEX |
| Paul Mainieri | Head Coach - Louisiana State University (2013) | A- | 1979-1979 | 8/29/1957 | Morgantown, West Virginia | 5-8 | 150 | Right | Right | ||||
| Frank Marrero | Retired | A | 1983-1983 | 1961 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 205 | Right | Right | 1982 | 3 | 59 | MIL |
| Michael Martinez | Inactive | - | 1/23/1989 | - | 6-3 | Left | Left | 2007 | 43 | 1275 | WAN | ||
| Danny Matienzo | Retired | AA | 2000-2006 | 9/3/1980 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 190 | Right | Right | 2002 | 23 | 692 | MIN |
| Jose Mendoza | Retired | NCAA | 2006-2007 | 3/19/1986 | Miami, Florida | 5-11 | 185 | Left | Left | ||||
| Danny Menendez | Retired | NCAA | 2006-2009 | 1/27/1987 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 185 | Right | Right | ||||
| Alex Meneses | Retired | AAA | 2006-2008 | 12/21/1983 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 185 | Right | Right | 2006 | 35 | 1041 | SEA |
| Mark Miggins | Retired | AAA | 1977-1983 | 5/6/1954 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 190 | Right | Left | 1974 | 5 | 101 | SF |
| Alex Miranda | Retired | A+ | 1991-1997 | 5/14/1972 | Miami Beach, Florida | 6-2 | 205 | Left | Left | 1994 | 21 | 569 | OAK |
| Izzy Molina | Retired | MLB | 1990-2003 | 6/3/1971 | New York, New York | 5-11 | 224 | Right | Right | 1990 | 22 | 593 | OAK |
| Buddy Munroe | Inactive | A | 2007-2010 | 8/28/1987 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 180 | Right | Right | 2009 | 22 | 672 | MIN |
| Rob Murphy | Retired | MLB | 1980-1997 | 5/26/1960 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 215 | Left | Left | 1981 | 1 | 3 | CIN |
| Eric Nieto | Retired | NCAA | 2005-2008 | Miami, Florida | 5-10 | 185 | Right | Right | |||||
| Kevin Nieto | Inactive | NCAA | 2007-2010 | Miami, Florida | 5-9 | 182 | Right | Right | |||||
| Ramon Ortega | College | NCAA | 2009-2012 | 1990 | Miami, Florida | 5-11 | 190 | Both | Right | ||||
| Larry Pardo | Retired | AA | 1984-1990 | Miami, Florida | 5-11 | 178 | Right | Right | 1984 | 6 | 144 | TEX | |
| Lawrence Pardo | Inactive | NCAA | 2011-2011 | 10/22/1991 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 180 | Left | Left | 2010 | 46 | 1383 | HOU |
| Andres Perez-Lobo | TEX Minors [Rk] | A | 2010-2012 | 3/3/1992 | Miami, Florida | 5-11 | 184 | Right | Right | 2010 | 23 | 706 | TEX |
| Phillip Preliezo | Inactive | - | - | 1978 | 22 | 546 | CLE | ||||||
| Vickash Ramjit | College | NCAA | 2009-2012 | 11/27/1989 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 215 | Right | Right | ||||
| Pete Rodriguez | Retired | NCAA | 2006-2007 | 5/10/1985 | Miami, Florida | 5-11 | 185 | Right | Right | ||||
| Richie Rodriguez | NYM Minors [A-] | A- | 2009-2012 | 2/15/1990 | Miami, Florida | 5-9 | 165 | Right | Right | 2012 | 9 | 290 | NYM |
| Sergio Rodriguez | Inactive | NCAA | 1996-2010 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 180 | Left | Left | |||||
| Javi Salas | College | NCAA | 2011-2012 | Coral Gables, Florida | 6-4 | 227 | Right | Right | |||||
| Alex San Juan | College | NCAA | 2012-2012 | 4/30/1991 | Miami, Florida | 5-11 | 208 | Right | Right | ||||
| Javi Sanchez | Assistant Coach - Louisiana State University (2013) | A+ | 2001-2007 | 11/8/1981 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 200 | Right | Right | 2004 | 14 | 421 | MIN |
| Jerry Santos | Retired | AA | 1991-1996 | 7/9/1969 | Richmond, Virginia | 5-10 | 175 | Right | Right | 1991 | 39 | 1013 | STL |
| Joe Solis | Inactive | - | - | 2000 | 21 | 622 | CHW | ||||||
| Andrew Suarez | College | NCAA | 2012-2012 | 9/11/1992 | Miami, Florida | 6-2 | 185 | Left | Left | 2011 | 9 | 289 | TOR |
| Ronald Sucre | College | NCAA | 2010-2012 | 1/30/1991 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 180 | Right | Right | ||||
| Mike Tosar | Scout - Los Angeles Dodgers (2013) | A+ | 1992-1993 | - | 1987 | 39 | 989 | MIL | |||||
| Shawn Valdes-Faul | Retired | NCAA | 2002-2006 | 10/6/1982 | Boca Raton, Florida | 6-2 | 195 | Right | Right | ||||
| Brian Valero | Inactive | NCAA | 2009-2010 | 11/22/1989 | Miami, Florida | 6-3 | 215 | Right | Right | ||||
| Derek Vigoa | College | NCAA | 2009-2012 | 1990 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 165 | Right | Right | ||||
| Frederic Wade | Retired | A+ | 1978-1978 | - | 1973 | 34 | 687 | TEX | |||||
| Ernie Yaroshuk | Retired | A- | 1992-1993 | 10/20/1970 | Miami, Florida | 6-1 | 190 | Left | Right | 1992 | 18 | 494 | NYY |
| Carlos Yedo | Retired | A+ | 1994-1998 | 2/24/1974 | Miami, Florida | 6-4 | 210 | Left | Left | 1994 | 41 | 1147 | NYY |
| David Yocum | Retired | A+ | 1995-1996 | 6/10/1974 | Miami, Florida | 6-0 | 175 | Left | Left | 1995 | 1 | 20 | LAD |
The list of players above is not complete. See the HS information page for details.
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