2005 Columbus Clippers Roster
Team Record: 77-67
Finished 3rd in the IL's West Division
Manager: Bucky Dent (77-67)
Affiliation: New York Yankees
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Ballpark: Harold Cooper Stadium
Attendance: 500,104, Avg. 7,144 in 70 home dates
The Columbus Clippers of the International League ended the 2005 season with a record of 77 wins and 67 losses, finishing third in the league's West Division.
The Clippers scored 700 runs and allowed 690 runs. Mitch Jones led Columbus with 27 home runs, and Andy Phillips walloped 15 or more, too. Mike Vento drove in 84 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .291 clip. Peter Munro paced the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 4.57 ERA, best among regular hurlers.
Members of the 2005 Columbus Clippers who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jason Anderson, Colter Bean, Brian Boehringer, Melky Cabrera, Andy Cannizaro, Robinson Canó, Justin Christian, Tyler Clippard, Bubba Crosby, Jorge De Paula, Félix Escalona, Wayne Franklin, Alex Graman, Buddy Groom, Sean Henn, Russ Johnson, Mitch Jones, Calvin Maduro, Charlie Manning, Sam Marsonek, Darrell May, Ramiro Mendoza, Peter Munro, Wil Nieves, Hideo Nomo, Andy Phillips, Colin Porter, Scott Proctor, Ramón Ramírez, Tim Redding, Kevin Reese, Damian Rolls, Rubén Sierra, Aaron Small, Matt Smith, Kevin Thompson, Joe Thurston, Marc Valdes, Mike Vento, Brad Voyles, Chien-Ming Wang and Kris Wilson.
Bucky Dent served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jason Anderson | L | R | June 9, 1979 | 6'0" | 188 | Danville, IL US |
Carlos Artiles | L | L | January 21, 1981 | 5'11" | 165 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
Colter Bean | R | R | January 16, 1977 | 6'6" | 255 | Anniston, AL US |
Brian Boehringer | S | R | January 8, 1969 | 6'2" | 180 | St. Louis, MO US |
Melky Cabrera | S | L | August 11, 1984 | 5'10" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
Andy Cannizaro | R | R | December 19, 1978 | 5'10" | 170 | New Orleans, LA US |
Robinson Canó | L | R | October 22, 1982 | 6'0" | 210 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
Justin Christian | R | R | April 3, 1980 | 6'1" | 195 | Lincoln, NE US |
Tyler Clippard | R | R | February 14, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | Lexington, KY US |
Caonabo Cosme | R | R | March 18, 1979 | 6'2" | 160 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
Bubba Crosby | L | L | August 11, 1976 | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
Jorge De Paula | R | R | November 10, 1978 | 6'1" | 160 | Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata DO |
Yovar Dueñas | R | R | May 4, 1972 | 6'1" | 215 | Pinar del Rio, Pinar del Rio CU |
Félix Escalona | R | R | March 12, 1979 | 6'0" | 185 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
Wayne Franklin | L | L | March 9, 1974 | 6'2" | 195 | Wilmington, DE US |
Alex Graman | L | L | November 17, 1977 | 6'4" | 210 | Huntingburg, IN US |
Buddy Groom | L | L | July 10, 1965 | 6'2" | 200 | Dallas, TX US |
Ryan Hankins | R | R | June 30, 1976 | 5'11" | 200 | Simi Valley, CA US |
Sean Henn | R | L | April 23, 1981 | 6'3" | 235 | Fort Worth, TX US |
Charlie Isaacson | R | R | May 5, 1980 | 6'2" | 190 | Des Moines, IA US |
Russ Johnson | R | R | February 22, 1973 | 5'10" | 185 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
Mitch Jones | R | R | October 15, 1977 | 6'0" | 215 | Orem, UT US |
Jeremy King | R | R | November 12, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Arcadia, FL US |
Gabe Lopez | R | R | March 11, 1980 | 5'8" | 170 | Hollywood, CA US |
Calvin Maduro | R | R | September 5, 1974 | 6'0" | 175 | Santa Cruz, AW |
Charlie Manning | L | L | March 31, 1979 | 6'2" | 185 | Winter Haven, FL US |
Sam Marsonek | R | R | July 10, 1978 | 6'6" | 225 | Tampa, FL US |
Darrell May | L | L | June 13, 1972 | 6'2" | 170 | San Bernardino, CA US |
Deivi Mendez | R | R | May 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 165 | Bani, Peravia DO |
Ramiro Mendoza | R | R | June 15, 1972 | 6'2" | 154 | Los Santos, PA |
Peter Munro | R | R | June 14, 1975 | 6'2" | 200 | Flushing, NY US |
Wil Nieves | R | R | September 25, 1977 | 5'11" | 190 | San Juan, PR |
Hideo Nomo | R | R | August 31, 1968 | 6'2" | 210 | Osaka, Osaka JP |
Dave Parrish | R | R | June 13, 1979 | 6'3" | 220 | Ypsilanti, MI US |
Andy Phillips | R | R | April 6, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
Colin Porter | L | L | November 23, 1975 | 6'2" | 200 | Tucson, AZ US |
Scott Proctor | R | R | January 2, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | Stuart, FL US |
Ramón RamÃrez | R | R | August 31, 1981 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago, DO |
Tim Redding | R | R | February 12, 1978 | 5'11" | 230 | Rochester, NY US |
Kevin Reese | L | L | March 11, 1978 | 5'11" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
Tom Rojas | R | R | March 31, 1982 | 6'2" | 185 | Monterey Park, CA US |
Damian Rolls | R | R | September 15, 1977 | 6'2" | 205 | Manhattan, KS US |
Eric Schmitt | R | R | July 23, 1978 | 6'4" | 210 | Falls Church, VA US |
Rubén Sierra | S | R | October 6, 1965 | 6'1" | 175 | Rio Piedras, PR |
Aaron Small | R | R | November 23, 1971 | 6'5" | 200 | Oxnard, CA US |
Josh Smith | R | R | November 15, 1981 | 6'4" | 225 | Clifton, TX US |
Matt Smith | L | L | June 15, 1979 | 6'5" | 225 | Las Vegas, NV US |
Kevin Thompson | R | R | September 18, 1979 | 5'10" | 195 | Fort Worth, TX US |
Joe Thurston | L | R | September 29, 1979 | 5'11" | 225 | Fairfield, CA US |
John Urick | L | L | February 22, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | Blue Springs, MO US |
Marc Valdes | R | R | December 20, 1971 | 6'0" | 170 | Dayton, OH US |
Mike Vento | R | R | May 25, 1978 | 6'0" | 195 | Albuquerque, NM US |
Brad Voyles | R | R | December 30, 1976 | 6'1" | 195 | Green Bay, WI US |
Chien-Ming Wang | R | R | March 31, 1980 | 6'4" | 225 | Tainan City, TW |
Kris Wilson | R | R | August 6, 1976 | 6'4" | 220 | Washington, DC 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.