2009 Colorado Springs Sky Sox Roster
Team Record: 73-69
Finished 1st in the PCL's North Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Stu Cole (0-0), Rene Lachemann (0-0), Tom Runnells (0-0)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ballpark: Security Service Stadium
Attendance: 300,185, Avg. 4,351 in 69 home dates
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2009 season with a record of 73 wins and 69 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Sky Sox plated 778 runs and gave up 729 runs. Matt Murton paced Colorado Springs with 12 home runs Matt Miller drove in 98 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .319. Alan Johnson and Brandon Hynick led the squad with 10 wins each, while Brandon Hynick registered a 3.83 earned run average, leading qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2009 Colorado Springs Sky Sox who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Daniel Ortmeier, Yorvit Torrealba, Carlos González, Mark Bellhorn, Randy Flores, Paul McAnulty, Manny Corpas, Ryan Speier, Kurt Birkins, Mike McCoy, Mike Timlin, Eric Young, Matt Murton, Sam Deduno, Franklin Núñez, Matt Belisle, Jason Giambi, Josh Fogg, Sal Fasano, Edwin Bellorin, Jonathan Herrera, Greg Smith, Damian Moss, Scott Munter, Jarrett Grube, Esmil Rogers, Matt Daley, Greg Reynolds, Franklin Morales, Russ Ortiz, Alan Johnson, Jason Hirsh, Matt Herges, Adam Eaton, Juan Rincón, Ryan Mattheus, Jeff Baker, Joel Peralta, Paul Phillips, Chris Iannetta, Steven Register and Jhoulys Chacín.
Stu Cole, Rene Lachemann and Tom Runnells served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Baker | R | R | June 21, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | Bad Kissingen, Bayern DE |
| Matt Belisle | R | R | June 6, 1980 | 6'3" | 230 | Austin, TX US |
| Mark Bellhorn | S | R | August 23, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | South Weymouth, MA US |
| Edwin Bellorin | R | R | February 21, 1982 | 5'10" | 240 | San Felix, Bolivar VE |
| Kurt Birkins | L | L | August 11, 1980 | 6'2" | 188 | West Hills, CA US |
| Jhoulys Chacín | R | R | January 7, 1988 | 6'3" | 215 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Christian Colonel | R | R | December 25, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Pocatello, ID US |
| Manny Corpas | R | R | December 3, 1982 | 6'3" | 170 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Matt Daley | R | R | June 23, 1982 | 6'2" | 180 | Flushing, NY US |
| Sam Deduno | R | R | July 2, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Adam Eaton | R | R | November 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Seattle, WA US |
| Sal Fasano | R | R | August 10, 1971 | 6'2" | 220 | Chicago, IL US |
| Randy Flores | L | L | July 31, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Josh Fogg | R | R | December 13, 1976 | 6'2" | 205 | Lynn, MA US |
| Chris Frey | L | L | August 11, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Highland, IL US |
| Jason Giambi | L | R | January 8, 1971 | 6'3" | 240 | West Covina, CA US |
| Leuris Gomez | R | R | October 20, 1986 | 6'0" | 170 | Moca, Espaillat DO |
| Carlos González | L | L | October 17, 1985 | 6'1" | 220 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Jarrett Grube | R | R | November 5, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | Fort Wayne, IN 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 |
| Brandon Hynick | R | R | March 7, 1985 | 6'3" | 205 | North Royalton, OH US |
| Chris Iannetta | R | R | April 8, 1983 | 6'0" | 230 | Providence, RI US |
| Alan Johnson | R | R | August 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Ben Julianel | S | L | September 4, 1979 | 6'2" | 200 | La Jolla, CA US |
| Ryan Mattheus | R | R | November 10, 1983 | 6'3" | 220 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Paul McAnulty | L | R | February 24, 1981 | 5'11" | 225 | Oxnard, CA US |
| Mike McCoy | R | R | April 2, 1981 | 5'9" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Matt Miller | R | R | December 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | New Braunfels, TX US |
| Franklin Morales | L | L | January 24, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | San Juan de los Morros, Guarico VE |
| Damian Moss | R | L | November 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 187 | Darlinghurst, New South Wales AU |
| Scott Munter | R | R | March 7, 1980 | 6'6" | 260 | Norfolk, NE US |
| Matt Murton | R | R | October 3, 1981 | 6'1" | 220 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Franklin Núñez | R | R | January 18, 1977 | 6'0" | 175 | Nagua, Maria Trinidad Sanchez DO |
| Russ Ortiz | R | R | June 5, 1974 | 6'1" | 200 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Daniel Ortmeier | S | L | May 11, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Joel Peralta | R | R | March 23, 1976 | 5'10" | 210 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Kenny Perez | S | R | September 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 190 | Miami, FL US |
| Paul Phillips | R | R | April 15, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Demopolis, AL US |
| Austin Rauch | R | R | March 30, 1988 | 6'3" | 210 | La Mesa, CA US |
| Steven Register | R | R | May 16, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Columbus, GA US |
| Greg Reynolds | R | R | July 3, 1985 | 6'7" | 225 | Pacifica, CA US |
| Juan Rincón | R | R | January 23, 1979 | 5'11" | 210 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Esmil Rogers | R | R | August 14, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Greg Smith | L | L | December 22, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | Alexandria, LA US |
| Ryan Speier | R | R | July 24, 1979 | 6'7" | 210 | Frankfort, KY US |
| Mike Timlin | R | R | March 10, 1966 | 6'4" | 205 | Midland, TX US |
| Yorvit Torrealba | R | R | July 19, 1978 | 5'11" | 200 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Matt Wilhite | R | R | July 3, 1981 | 5'11" | 185 | Bowling Green, KY US |
| Eric Young | S | R | May 25, 1985 | 5'10" | 195 | New Brunswick, NJ 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.
