2008 Charlotte Knights Roster
Team Record: 63-78
Finished 3rd in the IL's South Division
Manager: Marc Bombard (63-78)
Affiliation: Chicago White Sox
Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Ballpark: Knights Castle Stadium
Attendance: 312,290, Avg. 4,526 in 69 home dates
The Charlotte Knights of the International League ended the 2008 season with a record of 63 wins and 78 losses, finishing third in the league's South Division.
The Knights scored 610 runs and conceded 648 runs. Brad Eldred walloped 35 home runs for Charlotte and drove in 100 runs. Chris Getz led all regular hitters by connecting at a .302 clip. Wes Whisler topped the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 3.81 ERA, best among regular hurlers.
Members of the 2008 Charlotte Knights who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Matt Anderson, Rob Bell, Jason Bourgeois, Lance Broadway, D. J. Carrasco, Jason Childers, José Contreras, Fernando Cortez, Joe Crede, Jeff DaVanon, Travis Dawkins, Dewon Day, Jack Egbert, Brad Eldred, Josh Fields, Franklyn Germán, Chris Getz, Charlie Haeger, Ray King, Paul Konerko, Jeff Liefer, Esteban Loaiza, Boone Logan, Donny Lucy, Mike MacDougal, Tomo Ohka, Jerry Owens, Paul Phillips, Danny Richar, Clayton Richard, Mike Rouse, Adam Russell, Scott Sauerbeck, Carlos Torres, Jason Tyner, Juan Uribe, Ehren Wassermann, Wes Whisler, Joe Winkelsas and Dewayne Wise.
Marc Bombard served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Anderson | R | R | August 17, 1976 | 6'4" | 200 | Louisville, KY US |
| Cole Armstrong | L | R | August 24, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | Surrey, BC CA |
| Shaun Babula | S | L | May 21, 1977 | 5'11" | 183 | Mount Holly, NJ US |
| Rob Bell | R | R | January 17, 1977 | 6'5" | 225 | Newburgh, NY US |
| Nick Blasi | R | R | September 23, 1981 | 5'10" | 200 | Wichita, KS US |
| Jason Bourgeois | R | R | January 4, 1982 | 5'9" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Lance Broadway | R | R | August 20, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | Bryan, TX US |
| D. J. Carrasco | R | R | April 12, 1977 | 6'4" | 215 | Safford, AZ US |
| Javier Castillo | R | R | August 29, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | Herrera, PA |
| Jason Childers | R | R | January 13, 1975 | 6'0" | 160 | Statesboro, GA US |
| Javier Colina | R | R | February 15, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| Tom Collaro | R | R | April 4, 1983 | 6'4" | 216 | Sunrise, FL US |
| José Contreras | R | R | December 6, 1971 | 6'4" | 255 | Las Martinas, Pinar del Rio CU |
| David Cook | R | R | July 21, 1981 | 5'11" | 205 | Columbus, OH US |
| Fernando Cortez | L | R | August 10, 1981 | 6'1" | 175 | Stockton, CA US |
| Joe Crede | R | R | April 26, 1978 | 6'3" | 195 | Jefferson City, MO US |
| Jeff DaVanon | S | R | December 8, 1973 | 6'0" | 185 | San Diego, CA US |
| Travis Dawkins | R | R | May 12, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Newberry, SC US |
| Dewon Day | R | R | September 29, 1980 | 6'4" | 210 | Jackson, MS US |
| Jack Egbert | L | R | May 12, 1983 | 6'3" | 220 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Brad Eldred | R | R | July 12, 1980 | 6'6" | 270 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Josh Fields | R | R | December 14, 1982 | 6'2" | 225 | Ada, OK US |
| Franklyn Germán | R | R | January 20, 1980 | 6'7" | 260 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Chris Getz | L | R | August 30, 1983 | 6'0" | 185 | Southfield, MI US |
| Oney Guillen | R | R | January 25, 1986 | 5'9" | 155 | Chicago, IL US |
| Charlie Haeger | R | R | September 19, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Livonia, MI US |
| Noah Hall | R | R | June 9, 1977 | 5'11" | 205 | Boulder Creek, CA US |
| Royce Huffman | R | R | January 11, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | Houston, TX US |
| Ray King | L | L | January 15, 1974 | 6'1" | 225 | Chicago, IL US |
| Paul Konerko | R | R | March 5, 1976 | 6'2" | 220 | Providence, RI US |
| Jeff Liefer | L | R | August 17, 1974 | 6'3" | 195 | Fontana, CA US |
| Esteban Loaiza | R | R | December 31, 1971 | 6'2" | 230 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Boone Logan | R | L | August 13, 1984 | 6'5" | 215 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Donny Lucy | R | R | August 8, 1982 | 6'2" | 205 | Escondido, CA US |
| Mike MacDougal | S | R | March 5, 1977 | 6'4" | 180 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Tomo Ohka | S | R | March 18, 1976 | 6'1" | 205 | Kyoto, Kyoto JP |
| Jerry Owens | L | L | February 16, 1981 | 6'3" | 195 | Hollywood, CA US |
| Oneli Perez | R | R | May 26, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Paul Phillips | R | R | April 15, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Demopolis, AL US |
| Jared Price | R | R | March 18, 1982 | 6'2" | 230 | Burley, ID US |
| Danny Richar | L | R | June 9, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Clayton Richard | L | L | September 12, 1983 | 6'5" | 240 | Lafayette, IN US |
| Derek Rodriguez | R | R | May 17, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | Apple Valley, CA US |
| Mike Rouse | L | R | April 25, 1980 | 5'11" | 200 | San Jose, CA US |
| Adam Russell | R | R | April 14, 1983 | 6'8" | 280 | North Olmsted, OH US |
| Scott Sauerbeck | R | L | November 9, 1971 | 6'3" | 190 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Ryan Smith | R | R | June 20, 1979 | 5'11" | 220 | Lewisburg, PA US |
| Carlos Torres | R | R | October 22, 1982 | 6'1" | 180 | Santa Cruz, CA US |
| Jason Tyner | L | L | April 23, 1977 | 6'1" | 170 | Bedford, TX US |
| Juan Uribe | R | R | March 22, 1979 | 6'0" | 245 | Palenque, DO |
| Rob Valido | R | R | May 16, 1985 | 6'2" | 210 | Miami, FL US |
| Ehren Wassermann | S | R | December 6, 1980 | 6'0" | 190 | Sylacauga, AL US |
| Wes Whisler | L | L | April 7, 1983 | 6'5" | 240 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Joe Winkelsas | R | R | September 14, 1973 | 6'3" | 188 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Dewayne Wise | L | L | February 24, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Columbia, SC 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.
