2001 Atlantic City Surf Roster
Team Record: 64-62
Finished 2nd in the AL's South Division
Manager: Tommy Helms (64-62)
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Ballpark: The Sandcastle
Attendance: 154,089, Avg. 2,233 in 69 home dates
The Atlantic City Surf of the Atlantic League ended the 2001 season with a record of 64 wins and 62 losses, finishing second in the league's South Division.
The Surf scored 680 runs and conceded 677 runs. Emison Soto led Atlantic City with 21 home runs, while Keith Gordon and Will Pennyfeather walloped 15 or more also. Jose Velazquez accounted for 85 RBI. Keith Gordon paced batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .339 clip. Sam Ali topped the squad with 12 wins, and Ariel Garcia recorded a 4.53 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2001 Atlantic City Surf who spent time in the Majors during their careers included José Alberro, Brian Hunter, Keith Gordon, Will Pennyfeather, Danny Perez and Mitch Williams.
Tommy Helms served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Alberro | R | R | June 29, 1969 | 6'2" | 190 | San Juan, PR |
| Sam Ali | R | R | January 12, 1971 | 6'3" | 200 | Everett, MA US |
| Corey Avrard | R | R | December 6, 1976 | 6'4" | 190 | Metairie, LA US |
| Marty Barnett | R | R | March 10, 1974 | 6'3" | 210 | Harlan, IA US |
| Tighe Brown | R | R | September 10, 1976 | 6'4" | 195 | Louisville, KY US |
| Sandy DeLeon | R | R | December 20, 1979 | 6'1" | 225 | Higuey, La Altagracia DO |
| Ariel Delgado | L | L | September 11, 1976 | 6'2" | 210 | Santurce, PR |
| Reymundo Delgado | L | L | December 29, 1975 | 5'11" | 200 | Santurce, PR |
| Tim Dockery | R | R | September 19, 1974 | 6'3" | 200 | |
| Pat Dunham | R | R | March 16, 1976 | 6'5" | 200 | Kalamazoo, MI US |
| Derek Forbes | S | R | September 11, 1978 | 6'1" | 185 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Maleke Fowler | R | R | August 11, 1975 | 5'11" | 180 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
| Ariel Garcia | R | R | October 3, 1975 | 6'5" | 206 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Keith Gordon | R | R | January 22, 1969 | 6'1" | 200 | Bethesda, MD US |
| Santiago Henry | R | R | July 27, 1972 | 5'10" | 178 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Andy High | L | L | May 22, 1974 | 6'4" | 220 | Fayetteville, NC US |
| Willy Hill | L | R | September 21, 1976 | 5'9" | 160 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Wayne Hoy | R | R | April 16, 1971 | 6'4" | 210 | Bronx, NY US |
| Brian Hunter | R | L | March 4, 1968 | 6'0" | 195 | Torrance, CA US |
| Jack Joffrion | R | R | September 19, 1975 | 5'11" | 170 | Houston, TX US |
| Aaron Lane | L | L | June 2, 1971 | 6'1" | 180 | Springfield, IL US |
| Alex Llanos | L | R | September 20, 1976 | 6'1" | 185 | San Juan, PR |
| Randi Mallard | R | R | August 11, 1975 | 6'1" | 190 | Tampa, FL US |
| John Mangieri | R | R | September 24, 1976 | 6'2" | 200 | Howard Beach, NY US |
| Dave Mastrolonardo | R | R | August 23, 1974 | 6'4" | 220 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Craig Mattson | R | R | November 25, 1973 | 6'4" | 205 | Belvidere, IL US |
| Johnny Monell | S | R | October 31, 1965 | 5'10" | 180 | New York, NY US |
| Jason Moody | R | L | November 6, 1976 | 5'11" | 175 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Jorge Morales | R | R | November 2, 1970 | 5'11" | 185 | Caguas, PR |
| Jose Olmeda | S | R | June 20, 1968 | 5'9" | 155 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Will Pennyfeather | R | R | May 25, 1968 | 6'2" | 195 | Perth Amboy, NJ US |
| Danny Perez | R | R | February 26, 1971 | 5'10" | 188 | El Paso, TX US |
| Joe Petcka | R | R | October 20, 1970 | 6'3" | 195 | Clintonville, WI US |
| Enohel Polanco | R | R | August 11, 1974 | 5'9" | 169 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Jay Reames | R | R | October 31, 1974 | 6'1" | 205 | Seneca, SC US |
| Darryl Roque | S | R | April 20, 1977 | 6'4" | 210 | Nashville, TN US |
| Anthony Shelby | L | L | December 11, 1973 | 6'3" | 230 | Oak Lawn, IL US |
| Emison Soto | R | R | August 3, 1971 | 6'0" | 175 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Chris Spivey | R | R | March 11, 1977 | 6'5" | 230 | Darlington, SC US |
| Zac Stark | R | L | August 7, 1974 | 6'6" | 205 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Koichi Taniguchi | S | R | May 4, 1973 | 6'4" | 210 | , Osaka JP |
| Tommy Taylor | R | R | July 16, 1970 | 6'0" | 183 | Charlottesville, VA US |
| Jose Velazquez | L | L | August 24, 1975 | 6'3" | 205 | Guayama, PR |
| George West | R | R | August 25, 1977 | 6'3" | 205 | Voorhees, NJ US |
| Mitch Williams | L | L | November 17, 1964 | 6'3" | 180 | Santa Ana, CA 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.
