1999 Columbus RedStixx Roster
Team Record: 70-71
Finished 2nd in the SAL's South Division
Manager: Brad Komminsk (70-71)
Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Ballpark: Golden Park III
Attendance: 104,153, Avg. 1,627 in 64 home dates
Playoffs - Augusta GreenJackets 2 games, Columbus RedStixx 0
The Columbus RedStixx of the South Atlantic League ended the 1999 season with a record of 70 wins and 71 losses, finishing second in the league's South Division.
The RedStixx plated 688 runs and surrendered 703 runs. Brian Benefield paced Columbus with 15 home runs Tyler Minges drove in 62 runs. Marques Esquerra topped batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .256 clip. Rick Matsko led the team with 7 wins.
Players from the 1999 Columbus RedStixx who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Luis González, Matt White, Maicer Izturis, CC Sabathia and Ryan Drese.
Brad Komminsk served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alvarez | R | R | April 28, 1976 | 6'0" | 170 | Bachaquero, Zulia VE |
| Juan Aracena | R | R | December 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 150 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| Angel Bastardo | R | R | April 2, 1977 | 6'0" | 170 | Maturin, Monagas VE |
| Brian Benefield | R | R | August 12, 1976 | 6'0" | 181 | Dallas, TX US |
| Edgar Cruz | R | R | August 12, 1978 | 6'3" | 195 | Humacao, PR |
| Kelly Dampeer | R | R | January 25, 1975 | 5'11" | 190 | Meridian, MS US |
| Ryan Drese | R | R | April 5, 1976 | 6'3" | 245 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Marques Esquerra | S | R | May 17, 1976 | 6'1" | 185 | Manassas, VA US |
| Matt Everett | R | R | October 2, 1975 | 6'4" | 215 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Byron Ewing | R | R | October 22, 1976 | 6'3" | 215 | Fort Campbell, KY US |
| Ben Fowler | S | R | January 21, 1977 | 6'4" | 185 | Huntington Beach, CA US |
| Oscar Garcia | R | R | November 3, 1980 | 5'9" | 160 | Colon, Colon PA |
| Luis González | R | R | June 26, 1979 | 5'11" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Aaron Gordnier | R | R | September 4, 1974 | 5'11" | 185 | Carmichael, CA US |
| Adel Granadillo | R | R | August 29, 1978 | 6'0" | 165 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Rafael Gross | R | R | August 8, 1974 | 5'10" | 155 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Dan Guillory | R | R | May 12, 1976 | 6'3" | 200 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
| Jesus Hernandez | L | L | June 6, 1977 | 6'2" | 170 | Laguna Salada, Valverde DO |
| Mike Hughes | L | L | December 5, 1975 | 6'1" | 192 | Bethpage, NY US |
| Maicer Izturis | S | R | September 12, 1980 | 5'8" | 185 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Ryan Kearney | R | R | January 9, 1976 | 6'1" | 190 | Nashua, NH US |
| Roger Layne | R | R | June 27, 1977 | 6'3" | 185 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Jose Macias | R | R | December 21, 1979 | 6'2" | 165 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Scott Madison | L | L | September 12, 1974 | 6'2" | 190 | Troy, NY US |
| Dennis Malave | L | L | January 6, 1980 | 5'9" | 160 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Ron Marietta | L | L | August 12, 1977 | 6'0" | 190 | New York, NY US |
| Rick Matsko | R | R | April 26, 1977 | 6'2" | 210 | Johnstown, PA US |
| Tyler Minges | R | R | November 15, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Jose Olmeda | S | R | July 7, 1977 | 6'1" | 165 | Fajardo, PR |
| Roy Padilla | L | L | August 4, 1975 | 6'5" | 220 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Brody Percell | L | L | August 29, 1975 | 6'2" | 200 | Portland, OR US |
| Jeff Powers | L | R | March 20, 1976 | 6'0" | 175 | Mesa, AZ US |
| Rob Pugmire | R | R | September 5, 1978 | 6'3" | 200 | Seattle, WA US |
| Mike Pursell | L | R | December 22, 1975 | 6'0" | 187 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Chris Reinike | R | R | November 16, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | Gulfport, MS US |
| CC Sabathia | L | L | July 21, 1980 | 6'6" | 300 | Vallejo, CA US |
| Willmen Sanchez | L | L | February 19, 1979 | 5'11" | 170 | Charallave, Miranda VE |
| Osmany Santana | L | L | August 9, 1976 | 5'11" | 185 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Chris Schwab | L | R | July 25, 1974 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Paul, MN US |
| Wilson Sido | R | R | August 16, 1973 | 6'2" | 170 | Baoruco, DO |
| Casey Smith | R | R | May 7, 1977 | 6'3" | 200 | Dallas, TX US |
| Mike Spiegel | L | L | November 24, 1975 | 6'5" | 200 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Donnie Suttles | R | R | January 8, 1977 | 6'2" | 185 | Marion, NC US |
| Adam Taylor | R | R | March 14, 1974 | 5'11" | 195 | Jackson, MI US |
| Eric Thompson | L | L | May 1, 1979 | 6'0" | 170 | Fayetteville, NC US |
| Mark Turnbow | R | R | November 26, 1978 | 6'3" | 205 | Jackson, TN US |
| Rob Vael | R | R | January 8, 1976 | 6'3" | 200 | Surrey, BC CA |
| Jose Vargas | R | R | May 23, 1977 | 6'0" | 175 | Barahona, Barahona DO |
| Martin Vargas | R | R | February 22, 1977 | 6'0" | 155 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Matt White | R | L | August 19, 1977 | 6'1" | 180 | Pittsfield, MA US |
| Mark Zamarripa | R | R | July 28, 1974 | 6'0" | 175 | Los Angeles, 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.
