2004 Akron Aeros Roster
Team Record: 63-78
Finished 5th in the EL's South Division
Manager: Brad Komminsk (63-78)
Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Location: Akron, Ohio
Ballpark: Canal Park
Attendance: 478,611, Avg. 7,038 in 68 home dates
The Akron Aeros of the Eastern League ended the 2004 season with a record of 63 wins and 78 losses, finishing fifth in the league's South Division.
The Aeros tallied 689 runs and gave up 719 runs. Corey Smith paced Akron with 19 home runs, and Ben Francisco walloped 15 or more, too. Ben Francisco drove in 71 runs. Scott Pratt led all regular batters with a .267 average. Jeremy Guthrie topped the team with 8 wins and a team-best 4.22 earned run average, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 2004 Akron Aeros who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Michael Aubrey, Josh Bard, Jason Bere, Rafael Betancourt, Andrew Brown, Francisco Cruceta, Kane Davis, Ben Francisco, Ryan Garko, Lee Gronkiewicz, Jeremy Guthrie, Franklin Gutiérrez, Roberto Hernández, Joe Inglett, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Ryan Ludwick, Kevin Orie, Jake Robbins, Carl Sadler, Oscar Salazar, Zach Sorensen, Brian Tallet and Bob Wickman.
Brad Komminsk served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Alvarez | L | L | September 17, 1980 | 6'0" | 165 | Barcelona, Anzoategui VE |
| Michael Aubrey | L | L | April 15, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Josh Bard | S | R | March 30, 1978 | 6'3" | 225 | Ithaca, NY US |
| Jason Bere | R | R | May 26, 1971 | 6'3" | 185 | Cambridge, MA US |
| Rafael Betancourt | R | R | April 29, 1975 | 6'2" | 215 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Nick Brannon | L | L | April 23, 1978 | 6'5" | 190 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Andrew Brown | R | R | February 17, 1981 | 6'6" | 230 | Chardon, OH US |
| Armando Camacaro | R | R | April 6, 1979 | 5'11" | 220 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Clint Chauncey | R | R | January 1, 1981 | 6'1" | 192 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Rodney Choy Foo | S | R | December 12, 1981 | 6'1" | 190 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Chris Cooper | L | L | October 31, 1978 | 5'11" | 195 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Jason Cooper | L | R | December 6, 1980 | 6'2" | 215 | Richland, WA US |
| Francisco Cruceta | R | R | July 4, 1981 | 6'2" | 215 | Rancho Viejo, La Vega DO |
| Kane Davis | R | R | June 25, 1975 | 6'3" | 194 | Ripley, WV US |
| Dan Denham | R | R | December 24, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Antioch, CA US |
| Jake Dittler | R | R | November 24, 1982 | 6'4" | 220 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Shea Douglas | L | L | February 3, 1981 | 6'1" | 200 | Vicksburg, MI US |
| Kyle Evans | R | R | October 10, 1978 | 6'3" | 190 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Travis Foley | R | R | March 11, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | Louisville, KY US |
| Ben Francisco | R | R | October 23, 1981 | 6'1" | 195 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Ryan Garko | R | R | January 2, 1981 | 6'2" | 225 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Mariano Gomez | L | L | September 12, 1982 | 6'6" | 240 | San Pedro Sula, HN |
| Nate Grindell | R | R | April 9, 1977 | 6'1" | 180 | Columbus, OH US |
| Lee Gronkiewicz | R | R | August 21, 1978 | 5'10" | 200 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Jeremy Guthrie | R | R | April 8, 1979 | 6'1" | 205 | Roseburg, OR US |
| Franklin Gutiérrez | R | R | February 21, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Adam Hanson | R | R | August 6, 1981 | 6'2" | 195 | Mount Holly, NJ US |
| Josh Harris | R | R | November 23, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Abilene, TX US |
| Roberto Hernández | R | R | August 30, 1980 | 6'4" | 270 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Javi Herrera | R | R | January 8, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Hialeah, FL US |
| Joe Inglett | L | R | June 29, 1978 | 5'9" | 175 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Victor Kleine | L | L | September 12, 1979 | 6'4" | 185 | Covington, KY US |
| Kevin Kouzmanoff | R | R | July 25, 1981 | 6'1" | 210 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Brian Luderer | R | R | August 19, 1978 | 5'11" | 190 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Ryan Ludwick | R | L | July 13, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | Satellite Beach, FL US |
| Anthony Lunetta | R | R | October 9, 1980 | 5'9" | 185 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Dave Martinez | L | L | June 7, 1980 | 6'1" | 210 | Bolivar, Bolivar VE |
| Mario Matulich | R | R | September 22, 1982 | 6'3" | 225 | Queens, NY US |
| Marcos Mendoza | L | L | October 31, 1980 | 5'9" | 180 | Chula Vista, CA US |
| Tyler Minges | R | R | November 15, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Kevin Orie | R | R | September 1, 1972 | 6'4" | 210 | West Chester, PA US |
| Nick Pesco | R | R | September 17, 1983 | 6'6" | 210 | Berkeley, CA US |
| Brandon Pinckney | R | R | April 12, 1982 | 5'10" | 165 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Ryan Prahm | R | R | May 7, 1979 | 6'5" | 225 | Mason City, IA US |
| Scott Pratt | L | R | February 4, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Kenny Rayborn | R | R | November 22, 1974 | 6'4" | 210 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Jake Robbins | R | R | May 23, 1976 | 6'5" | 190 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Carl Sadler | L | L | October 11, 1976 | 6'2" | 180 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Oscar Salazar | R | R | June 27, 1978 | 6'0" | 195 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| J. J. Sherrill | S | R | August 11, 1980 | 5'7" | 190 | Monterey, CA US |
| Corey Smith | R | R | April 15, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Plainfield, NJ US |
| Zach Sorensen | S | R | January 3, 1977 | 6'0" | 190 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Ryan Spilman | R | R | August 25, 1984 | 6'2" | 180 | Mount Vernon, IN US |
| Scott Sturkie | R | R | June 12, 1979 | 6'3" | 210 | Columbia, SC US |
| Brian Tallet | L | L | September 21, 1977 | 6'6" | 220 | Midwest City, OK US |
| Vic Valencia | R | R | May 30, 1977 | 6'2" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Derrick Van Dusen | L | L | June 6, 1981 | 6'2" | 170 | Fontana, CA US |
| Jose Vargas | R | R | May 23, 1977 | 6'0" | 175 | Barahona, Barahona DO |
| Dave Wallace | R | R | October 17, 1979 | 6'3" | 230 | Nashville, TN US |
| Jim Ed Warden | R | R | May 7, 1979 | 6'7" | 190 | Murfreesboro, TN US |
| Todd West | R | R | March 2, 1979 | 5'11" | 160 | Houston, TX US |
| Bob Wickman | R | R | February 6, 1969 | 6'1" | 207 | Green Bay, WI US |
| Scott Youngbauer | S | R | January 14, 1979 | 6'1" | 175 | Wichita, KS US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
