2008 Colorado Springs Sky Sox Roster
Team Record: 71-72
Finished 3rd in the PCL's North Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Tom Runnells (71-72)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ballpark: Security Service Stadium
Attendance: 303,048, Avg. 4,392 in 69 home dates
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2008 season with a record of 71 wins and 72 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Sky Sox scored 855 runs, most in the league. Colorado Springs conceded 798 runs. Joe Koshansky walloped 31 home runs for the team, while Ian Stewart and Jayson Nix swatted 15 or more also. Joe Koshansky drove in 121 runs. Christian Colonel topped all regular hitters by hitting .308. Franklin Morales led the squad with 10 wins, and Josh Towers recorded a 6.28 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2008 Colorado Springs Sky Sox who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Óscar Villarreal, Dustan Mohr, Ian Stewart, Troy Tulowitzki, Mike McCoy, Clint Barmes, John Koronka, Jayson Nix, Josh Towers, Adam Melhuse, Humberto Cota, Juan Morillo, Josh Newman, Ryan Speier, Luis Vizcaíno, Mark Redman, Kip Wells, Steven Register, Valerio De Los Santos, Franklin Morales, Joe Koshansky, Cory Sullivan, José Capellán, Brad Hawpe, Josh Hall, Juan Castro, Ryan Spilborghs, Alberto Árias, Jason Hirsh, Micah Bowie, Glendon Rusch, Scott Podsednik, Cedrick Bowers, Seth Smith, Sean Barker, Doug Bernier, Matt Herges, Jonathan Herrera, Matt Daley, Greg Reynolds, Matt Holliday, Omar Quintanilla, Edwin Bellorin, Chris George and Víctor Zambrano.
Tom Runnells served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto Árias | R | R | October 14, 1983 | 5'11" | 155 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Sean Barker | R | R | May 26, 1980 | 6'3" | 220 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Clint Barmes | R | R | March 6, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Vincennes, IN US |
| Edwin Bellorin | R | R | February 21, 1982 | 5'10" | 240 | San Felix, Bolivar VE |
| Doug Bernier | R | R | June 24, 1980 | 6'1" | 185 | Santa Maria, CA US |
| Cedrick Bowers | S | L | February 10, 1978 | 6'2" | 220 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Micah Bowie | L | L | November 10, 1974 | 6'4" | 185 | Humble, TX US |
| José Capellán | R | R | January 13, 1981 | 6'4" | 245 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Juan Castro | R | R | June 20, 1972 | 5'11" | 190 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Christian Colonel | R | R | December 25, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Pocatello, ID US |
| Eddie Cornejo | L | R | November 19, 1981 | 5'10" | 180 | San Bernardino, CA US |
| Humberto Cota | R | R | February 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 225 | San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora MX |
| Matt Daley | R | R | June 23, 1982 | 6'2" | 180 | Flushing, NY US |
| Valerio De Los Santos | L | L | October 6, 1972 | 6'2" | 225 | Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan DO |
| Jeff Dragicevich | R | R | August 1, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | Thousand Oaks, CA US |
| Chris Frey | L | L | August 11, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Highland, IL US |
| Chris George | L | L | September 16, 1979 | 6'2" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Rick Guarno | R | R | August 16, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | Syracuse, NY US |
| Josh Hall | R | R | December 16, 1980 | 6'2" | 190 | Lynchburg, VA US |
| Brad Hawpe | L | L | June 22, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Matt Herges | L | R | April 1, 1970 | 6'0" | 200 | Champaign, IL US |
| Jonathan Herrera | S | R | November 3, 1984 | 5'9" | 180 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Jason Hirsh | R | R | February 20, 1982 | 6'8" | 250 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Matt Holliday | R | R | January 15, 1980 | 6'4" | 240 | Stillwater, OK US |
| John Koronka | L | L | July 3, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Joe Koshansky | L | L | May 26, 1982 | 6'4" | 230 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Mike McCoy | R | R | April 2, 1981 | 5'9" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Adam Melhuse | S | R | March 27, 1972 | 6'2" | 185 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Matt Miller | R | R | December 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | New Braunfels, TX US |
| Dustan Mohr | R | R | June 19, 1976 | 6'0" | 210 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Franklin Morales | L | L | January 24, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | San Juan de los Morros, Guarico VE |
| Juan Morillo | R | R | November 5, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Radames Nazario | R | R | June 14, 1987 | 6'0" | 166 | Humacao, PR |
| Josh Newman | L | L | June 11, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Portsmouth, OH US |
| Jayson Nix | R | R | August 26, 1982 | 5'11" | 195 | Dallas, TX US |
| Kenny Perez | S | R | September 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 190 | Miami, FL US |
| Scott Podsednik | L | L | March 18, 1976 | 6'0" | 185 | West, TX US |
| Omar Quintanilla | L | R | October 24, 1981 | 5'9" | 185 | El Paso, TX US |
| Mark Redman | L | L | January 5, 1974 | 6'5" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Steven Register | R | R | May 16, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Columbus, GA US |
| Leonardo Reyes | R | R | August 2, 1988 | 6'0" | 165 | Caja Seca, Zulia VE |
| Greg Reynolds | R | R | July 3, 1985 | 6'7" | 225 | Pacifica, CA US |
| Glendon Rusch | L | L | November 7, 1974 | 6'2" | 170 | Seattle, WA US |
| Sean Smith | R | R | October 13, 1983 | 6'4" | 195 | Concord, CA US |
| Seth Smith | L | L | September 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Jackson, MS US |
| Ryan Speier | R | R | July 24, 1979 | 6'7" | 210 | Frankfort, KY US |
| Ryan Spilborghs | R | R | September 5, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Santa Barbara, CA US |
| Ian Stewart | L | R | April 5, 1985 | 6'3" | 225 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Cory Sullivan | L | L | August 20, 1979 | 6'0" | 200 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Josh Towers | R | R | February 26, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | Port Hueneme, CA US |
| Troy Tulowitzki | R | R | October 10, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Edward Valdez | R | R | February 8, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | Nizao, Peravia DO |
| Óscar Villarreal | L | R | November 22, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon MX |
| Luis Vizcaíno | R | R | August 6, 1974 | 6'1" | 170 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Kip Wells | R | R | April 21, 1977 | 6'3" | 205 | Houston, TX US |
| Víctor Zambrano | S | R | August 6, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | Los Teques, Miranda VE |
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.
