1998 Colorado Springs Sky Sox Roster
Team Record: 55-89
Finished 4th in the PCL's Central Division of the American Conference
Manager: Paul Zuvella (55-89)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ballpark: Security Service Stadium
Attendance: 220,281, Avg. 3,288 in 67 home dates
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League ended the 1998 season with a record of 55 wins and 89 losses, finishing fourth in the league's Central Division of the American Conference.
The Sky Sox tallied 779 runs and conceded 947 runs, most in the league. Edgard Clemente paced Colorado Springs with 22 home runs, while Angel Echevarria and Mike Coolbaugh walloped 15 or more also. Edgard Clemente accounted for 82 RBI. Derrick Gibson topped all regular batters by hitting .292. Mike Farmer led the team with 7 wins, and Mike Saipe recorded a 5.17 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Members of the 1998 Colorado Springs Sky Sox who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jason Bates, Mark Strittmatter, Terry Shumpert, Garvin Alston, Jeff Barry, Domingo Jean, Steve Bourgeois, Fred Rath, Derrick Gibson, George Glinatsis, Derrick White, Sherman Obando, Kevin Ritz, Edgard Clemente, Chris Sexton, John Burke, David Cortés, Steve Pegues, Angel Echevarria, Mark Thompson, Jim Stoops, Mark Brownson, Dave Wainhouse, Mike Farmer, Robbie Beckett, Mike Saipe, Kerry Woodson, Tom Kramer, Mike Coolbaugh and Nelson Liriano.
Paul Zuvella served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garvin Alston | R | R | December 8, 1971 | 6'2" | 185 | Mount Vernon, NY US |
| Tim Barker | R | R | June 30, 1968 | 6'0" | 175 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Jeff Barry | S | R | September 22, 1969 | 6'1" | 190 | Medford, OR US |
| Jason Bates | S | R | January 5, 1971 | 5'11" | 170 | Downey, CA US |
| Robbie Beckett | R | L | July 16, 1972 | 6'5" | 240 | Austin, TX US |
| D. J. Boston | L | L | September 6, 1971 | 6'7" | 230 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Steve Bourgeois | R | R | August 4, 1972 | 6'1" | 205 | Lutcher, LA US |
| Mark Brownson | L | R | June 17, 1975 | 6'2" | 175 | Lake Worth, FL US |
| John Burke | S | R | February 9, 1970 | 6'4" | 220 | Durango, CO US |
| Juan Castro | R | R | April 21, 1977 | 6'1" | 205 | Altagracia, Nueva Esparta VE |
| Dan Cholowsky | R | R | October 30, 1970 | 6'0" | 195 | Yonkers, NY US |
| Edgard Clemente | R | R | December 15, 1975 | 5'11" | 188 | Santurce, PR |
| Mike Coolbaugh | R | R | June 5, 1972 | 6'1" | 185 | Binghamton, NY US |
| David Cortés | R | R | October 15, 1973 | 5'11" | 195 | Mexicali, Baja California MX |
| Angel Echevarria | R | R | May 25, 1971 | 6'4" | 215 | Bridgeport, CT US |
| Mike Farmer | S | L | July 3, 1968 | 6'1" | 193 | Gary, IN US |
| Derrick Gibson | R | R | February 5, 1975 | 6'2" | 244 | Winter Haven, FL US |
| George Glinatsis | R | R | June 29, 1969 | 6'4" | 195 | Youngstown, OH US |
| Domingo Jean | R | R | January 9, 1969 | 6'2" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Chris Kirgan | R | R | June 29, 1973 | 6'4" | 235 | Denver, CO US |
| Tom Kramer | S | R | January 9, 1968 | 6'0" | 185 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Kevin Lidle | R | R | March 22, 1972 | 5'11" | 170 | Hollywood, CA US |
| Nelson Liriano | S | R | June 3, 1964 | 5'10" | 165 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Joel Moore | L | R | August 13, 1972 | 6'2" | 200 | Elgin, IL US |
| Sherman Obando | R | R | January 23, 1970 | 6'4" | 215 | , Bocas del Toro PA |
| Steve Pegues | R | R | May 21, 1968 | 6'2" | 190 | Pontotoc, MS US |
| Fred Rath | R | R | January 5, 1973 | 6'3" | 220 | Dallas, TX US |
| Kevin Ritz | R | R | June 8, 1965 | 6'4" | 195 | Eatontown, NJ US |
| Mike Saipe | R | R | September 10, 1973 | 6'1" | 190 | San Diego, CA US |
| Scott Schroeffel | S | R | December 30, 1973 | 6'0" | 190 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Chris Sexton | R | R | August 3, 1971 | 5'11" | 180 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Steve Shoemaker | L | R | February 3, 1973 | 6'1" | 214 | Phoenixville, PA US |
| Terry Shumpert | R | R | August 16, 1966 | 5'11" | 190 | Paducah, KY US |
| Jim Stoops | R | R | June 30, 1972 | 6'2" | 180 | Edison, NJ US |
| Mark Strittmatter | R | R | April 4, 1969 | 6'1" | 200 | Huntington, NY US |
| Jamie Taylor | L | R | October 10, 1970 | 6'2" | 220 | Steubenville, OH US |
| Mark Thompson | R | R | April 7, 1971 | 6'2" | 205 | Russellville, KY US |
| Mike Vavrek | L | L | April 23, 1974 | 6'2" | 185 | Winfield, IL US |
| Dave Wainhouse | L | R | November 7, 1967 | 6'2" | 190 | Toronto, ON CA |
| Derrick White | R | R | October 12, 1969 | 6'1" | 220 | San Rafael, CA US |
| Kerry Woodson | R | R | May 18, 1969 | 6'2" | 190 | Jacksonville, FL 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.
