2004 Charlotte Knights Roster
Team Record: 68-74
Finished 4th in the IL's South Division
Manager: Nick Capra (68-74)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Ballpark: Knights Castle Stadium
Attendance: 265,271, Avg. 4,081 in 65 home dates
The Charlotte Knights of the International League ended the 2004 season with a record of 68 wins and 74 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Knights tallied 639 runs and conceded 697 runs. Bob Smith paced Charlotte with 28 home runs, while Mike Bell, Joe Borchard, Bry Nelson and Mario Valenzuela each walloped 15 or more also. Bob Smith recorded 89 runs batted in. Bry Nelson led batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .288 clip. Félix Díaz topped the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 2.97 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Members of the 2004 Charlotte Knights who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jeff Bajenaru, Mike Bell, Joe Borchard, Jamie Burke, Morgan Burkhart, Vic Darensbourg, Félix Díaz, Kelly Dransfeldt, Courtney Duncan, Jason Grilli, Ryan Kohlmeier, Gary Majewski, Brian McNichol, Arnie Muñoz, Bry Nelson, Jon Rauch, Jeremy Reed, Mike Rivera, Donnie Sadler, David Sanders, José Santiago, Bob Smith, Chris Stewart, Josh Stewart, Reggie Taylor, Andrés Torres, Wilson Valdez, José Valentín, Joe Winkelsas, Dan Wright and Kelly Wunsch.
Nick Capra served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Aceves | R | R | March 7, 1978 | 6'2" | 225 | San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora MX |
| Jeff Bajenaru | R | R | March 21, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Pomona, CA US |
| Mike Bell | R | R | December 7, 1974 | 6'2" | 195 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Scott Bikowski | L | L | February 12, 1977 | 6'0" | 194 | Hartford, CT US |
| Joe Borchard | S | R | November 25, 1978 | 6'4" | 230 | Panorama City, CA US |
| Jamie Burke | R | R | September 24, 1971 | 6'0" | 195 | Roseburg, OR US |
| Morgan Burkhart | S | L | January 29, 1972 | 5'11" | 225 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Francisco Campos | R | R | August 12, 1972 | 5'11" | 185 | Guaymas, Sonora MX |
| Dionys Cesar | S | R | September 27, 1976 | 6'1" | 194 | Yamasa, Monte Plata DO |
| Vic Darensbourg | L | L | November 13, 1970 | 5'10" | 165 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Félix Díaz | R | R | July 27, 1980 | 6'1" | 180 | Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan DO |
| Kelly Dransfeldt | R | R | April 16, 1975 | 6'2" | 195 | Joliet, IL US |
| Courtney Duncan | L | R | October 9, 1974 | 6'0" | 185 | Mobile, AL US |
| Jason Grilli | R | R | November 11, 1976 | 6'5" | 235 | Royal Oak, MI US |
| Ryan Hankins | R | R | June 30, 1976 | 5'11" | 200 | Simi Valley, CA US |
| Ryan Kohlmeier | R | R | June 25, 1977 | 6'2" | 195 | Salina, KS US |
| Adam Larson | R | R | December 6, 1979 | 6'3" | 230 | St. Paul, MN US |
| Orionny Lopez | R | R | April 1, 1984 | 6'2" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Gary Majewski | R | R | February 26, 1980 | 6'2" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Aaron McNeal | R | R | April 28, 1978 | 6'3" | 230 | Oakland, CA US |
| Brian McNichol | L | L | May 20, 1974 | 6'6" | 215 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Jose Mieses | R | R | October 14, 1977 | 6'1" | 160 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Mike Moore | R | R | March 7, 1971 | 6'4" | 225 | Culver City, CA US |
| Arnie Muñoz | L | L | June 21, 1982 | 5'9" | 185 | Mao, Valverde DO |
| Bry Nelson | S | R | January 27, 1974 | 5'10" | 200 | Crossett, AR US |
| Tommy Nicholson | L | R | August 23, 1979 | 5'9" | 160 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Enemencio Pacheco | R | R | August 31, 1978 | 6'1" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Rich Paz | R | R | July 30, 1977 | 5'8" | 180 | Los Teques, Miranda VE |
| Rob Purvis | R | R | August 11, 1977 | 6'2" | 200 | Tipton, IN US |
| Jon Rauch | R | R | September 27, 1978 | 6'11" | 290 | Louisville, KY US |
| Jeremy Reed | L | L | June 15, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | San Dimas, CA US |
| Guillermo Reyes | S | R | December 29, 1981 | 5'9" | 177 | Cana Chapeton, DO |
| Mike Rivera | R | R | September 8, 1976 | 6'1" | 220 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Ryan Rodriguez | L | L | July 10, 1984 | 6'4" | 233 | Riverside, CA US |
| Donnie Sadler | R | R | June 17, 1975 | 5'6" | 165 | Clifton, TX US |
| David Sanders | L | L | August 29, 1979 | 6'0" | 200 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| José Santiago | R | R | November 5, 1974 | 6'3" | 200 | Fajardo, PR |
| Bob Smith | R | R | May 10, 1974 | 6'3" | 190 | Oakland, CA US |
| Chris Stewart | R | R | February 19, 1982 | 6'4" | 215 | Fontana, CA US |
| Josh Stewart | L | L | December 5, 1978 | 6'3" | 200 | Paducah, KY US |
| Reggie Taylor | L | R | January 12, 1977 | 6'1" | 175 | Newberry, SC US |
| Andrés Torres | S | R | January 26, 1978 | 5'10" | 195 | Paterson, NJ US |
| Dennis Ulacia | L | L | April 2, 1981 | 6'1" | 185 | Miami, FL US |
| Wilson Valdez | R | R | May 20, 1978 | 5'11" | 170 | Nizao, Peravia DO |
| José Valentín | S | R | October 12, 1969 | 5'10" | 175 | Manati, PR |
| Mario Valenzuela | R | R | March 10, 1977 | 5'11" | 225 | Isla San Marcos, MX |
| Joe Winkelsas | R | R | September 14, 1973 | 6'3" | 188 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Dan Wright | R | R | December 14, 1977 | 6'5" | 225 | Longview, TX US |
| Kelly Wunsch | L | L | July 12, 1972 | 6'5" | 192 | Houston, TX US |
| Mitch Wylie | R | R | January 14, 1977 | 6'3" | 220 | Davenport, IA US |
| Tetsu Yofu | R | R | June 26, 1973 | 6'0" | 182 | Kanagawa, JP |
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.
