2007 Buffalo Bisons Roster
Team Record: 75-67
Finished 3rd in the IL's North Division
Manager: Torey Lovullo (75-67)
Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Location: Buffalo, New York
Ballpark: Coca Cola Field
Attendance: 572,635, Avg. 8,947 in 64 home dates
The Buffalo Bisons of the International League ended the 2007 season with a record of 75 wins and 67 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Bisons scored 664 runs and allowed 662 runs. Ryan Mulhern and Andy Marte led Buffalo with 16 home runs apiece., and Keith Ginter walloped 15 or more, too. Ryan Mulhern drove in 76 runs and topped all regular hitters by hitting .290. Sean Smith and Aaron Laffey paced the team with 9 wins each, while Sean Smith recorded a 4.26 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2007 Buffalo Bisons who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Trent Durrington, Jensen Lewis, Shin-Soo Choo, Scott Elarton, Jason Beverlin, John Koronka, Jonathan Van Every, Joe Inglett, Jake Westbrook, Cliff Lee, Jeff Harris, Yamid Haad, Brian Barton, Matt Miller, Brian Sikorski, Edward Mujica, Rich Rundles, Andy Marte, Ben Francisco, Jeremy Sowers, Mike Koplove, Mike Rouse, Luis Rivas, Russell Branyan, Juan Lara, Rafael Pérez, Héctor Luna, Keith Ginter, Aaron Laffey, Asdrúbal Cabrera, Eric DuBose, Mike Rose, Jason Stanford, Brad Snyder, Brian Slocum and Franklin Gutiérrez.
Torey Lovullo served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Barton | R | R | April 25, 1982 | 6'3" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Jason Beverlin | L | R | November 27, 1973 | 6'5" | 220 | Ashtabula, OH US |
| Russell Branyan | L | R | December 19, 1975 | 6'4" | 235 | Warner Robins, GA US |
| Bubbie Buzachero | R | R | June 13, 1981 | 5'11" | 180 | Livingston, TN US |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | S | R | November 13, 1985 | 6'0" | 205 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Shin-Soo Choo | L | L | July 13, 1982 | 5'11" | 210 | Busan, KR |
| Jason Cooper | L | R | December 6, 1980 | 6'2" | 215 | Richland, WA US |
| James Deters | R | R | June 4, 1983 | 6'4" | 180 | Kalamazoo, MI US |
| Jake Dittler | R | R | November 24, 1982 | 6'4" | 220 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Eric DuBose | L | L | May 15, 1976 | 6'3" | 230 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Trent Durrington | R | R | August 27, 1975 | 5'10" | 185 | Sydney, New South Wales AU |
| Scott Elarton | R | R | February 23, 1976 | 6'7" | 240 | Lamar, CO US |
| Ben Francisco | R | R | October 23, 1981 | 6'1" | 195 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Keith Ginter | R | R | May 5, 1976 | 5'10" | 190 | Norwalk, CA US |
| Franklin Gutiérrez | R | R | February 21, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Yamid Haad | R | R | September 2, 1977 | 6'2" | 204 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Jeff Harris | R | R | July 4, 1974 | 6'1" | 190 | Alameda, CA US |
| Joe Inglett | L | R | June 29, 1978 | 5'9" | 175 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Mike Koplove | R | R | August 30, 1976 | 6'0" | 165 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| John Koronka | L | L | July 3, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Aaron Laffey | L | L | April 15, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Cumberland, MD US |
| Juan Lara | R | L | January 26, 1981 | 6'2" | 190 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Shaun Larkin | L | R | September 7, 1979 | 5'9" | 170 | Garden Grove, CA US |
| Cliff Lee | L | L | August 30, 1978 | 6'3" | 205 | Benton, AR US |
| Jensen Lewis | R | R | May 16, 1984 | 6'3" | 240 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Chuck Lofgren | L | L | January 29, 1986 | 6'3" | 190 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Héctor Luna | R | R | February 1, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Andy Marte | R | R | October 21, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Villa Tapia, Hermanas Mirabal DO |
| Adam Miller | R | R | November 26, 1984 | 6'4" | 215 | Plano, TX US |
| Matt Miller | R | R | November 23, 1971 | 6'3" | 210 | Greenwood, MS US |
| Edward Mujica | R | R | May 10, 1984 | 6'3" | 220 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Ryan Mulhern | R | R | November 29, 1980 | 6'2" | 205 | Burbank, CA US |
| Chris Niesel | R | R | November 18, 1982 | 5'11" | 195 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Nathan Panther | L | L | July 12, 1981 | 6'2" | 180 | Iowa City, IA US |
| Rafael Pérez | L | L | May 15, 1982 | 6'3" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Nick Pesco | R | R | September 17, 1983 | 6'6" | 210 | Berkeley, CA US |
| Luis Rivas | R | R | August 30, 1979 | 5'10" | 175 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Mike Rose | S | R | August 25, 1976 | 6'1" | 185 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Mike Rouse | L | R | April 25, 1980 | 5'11" | 200 | San Jose, CA US |
| Rich Rundles | L | L | June 3, 1981 | 6'5" | 210 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Brian Sikorski | R | R | July 27, 1974 | 6'1" | 190 | Detroit, MI US |
| Brian Slocum | R | R | March 27, 1981 | 6'2" | 215 | New Rochelle, NY US |
| Sean Smith | R | R | October 13, 1983 | 6'4" | 195 | Concord, CA US |
| Brad Snyder | L | L | May 25, 1982 | 6'3" | 220 | Sandusky, OH US |
| Jeremy Sowers | L | L | May 17, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | St. Clairsville, OH US |
| Jason Stanford | L | L | January 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 200 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Jonathan Van Every | L | L | November 27, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Brandon, MS US |
| 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 |
| Jake Westbrook | R | R | September 29, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Athens, GA 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.
