2011 Colorado Springs Sky Sox Roster
Team Record: 64-80
Finished 3rd in the PCL's North Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Stu Cole (64-80)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ballpark: Security Service Stadium
Attendance: 339,009, Avg. 4,843 in 70 home dates
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2011 season with a record of 64 wins and 80 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Sky Sox scored 932 runs and yielded 1005 runs, most in the circuit. Mike Jacobs led Colorado Springs with 23 home runs and drove in 97 runs. Willy Taveras paced hitters with significant playing time by hitting .302. Jim Miller topped the team with 8 wins, while Alan Johnson recorded a 7.43 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Players from the 2011 Colorado Springs Sky Sox who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Matt Daley, Greg Reynolds, Esmil Rogers, Jason Giambi, Billy Buckner, Matt Pagnozzi, Bruce Billings, Cole Garner, Matt Lindstrom, Ryan Rohlinger, Mike Jacobs, Édgar González, Ryan Spilborghs, Alan Johnson, Claudio Vargas, Sean White, Jorge Cantú, Ty Wigginton, Josh Roenicke, J. C. Romero, Eliézer Alfonzo, Huston Street, Dustin Molleken, Jim Miller, Chris Nelson, Carlos González, Clayton Mortensen, Ian Stewart, Aaron Cook, Geno Espineli, Eric Stults, Eric Young, Alfredo Amézaga, Brad Emaus, Jordan Pacheco, Willy Taveras, Edgmer Escalona, Charlie Blackmon, Matt Macri, Rex Brothers, Dexter Fowler, Josh Fields, John Maine, Jesús Colomé, Joe Mather and Jeff Salazar.
Stu Cole served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliézer Alfonzo | R | R | February 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 220 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Alfredo Amézaga | S | R | January 16, 1978 | 5'11" | 165 | Ciudad Obregon, Sonora MX |
| Scott Beerer | R | R | July 4, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Bruce Billings | R | R | November 18, 1985 | 6'0" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| Charlie Blackmon | L | L | July 1, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Dallas, TX US |
| Rex Brothers | L | L | December 18, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Murfreesboro, TN US |
| Billy Buckner | R | R | August 27, 1983 | 6'2" | 205 | Decatur, GA US |
| Jorge Cantú | R | R | January 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 205 | McAllen, TX US |
| Jesús Colomé | R | R | December 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 240 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Aaron Cook | R | R | February 8, 1979 | 6'3" | 215 | Fort Campbell, KY US |
| Matt Daley | R | R | June 23, 1982 | 6'2" | 180 | Flushing, NY US |
| Brad Emaus | R | R | March 28, 1986 | 6'0" | 205 | Kalamazoo, MI US |
| Edgmer Escalona | R | R | October 6, 1986 | 6'4" | 235 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Geno Espineli | L | L | September 8, 1982 | 6'4" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Josh Fields | R | R | December 14, 1982 | 6'2" | 225 | Ada, OK US |
| Dexter Fowler | S | R | March 22, 1986 | 6'5" | 195 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Cole Garner | R | R | December 15, 1984 | 6'2" | 215 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Jason Giambi | L | R | January 8, 1971 | 6'3" | 240 | West Covina, CA US |
| Carlos González | L | L | October 17, 1985 | 6'1" | 220 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Édgar González | R | R | February 23, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon MX |
| Andy Graham | R | R | June 29, 1984 | 6'4" | 210 | Torrance, CA US |
| Mike Jacobs | L | R | October 30, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Chula Vista, CA US |
| Alan Johnson | R | R | August 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Blake Johnson | R | R | June 14, 1985 | 6'5" | 200 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
| Andrew Johnston | R | R | April 20, 1984 | 6'5" | 205 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Matt Lindstrom | R | R | February 11, 1980 | 6'3" | 215 | Rexburg, ID US |
| Matt Macri | R | R | May 29, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Des Moines, IA US |
| John Maine | R | R | May 8, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | Fredericksburg, VA US |
| Joe Mather | R | R | July 23, 1982 | 6'4" | 215 | Sandpoint, ID US |
| Jesus Merchan | R | R | March 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Jim Miller | R | R | April 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Randolph, NJ US |
| Dustin Molleken | L | R | August 21, 1984 | 6'4" | 260 | Regina, SK CA |
| Clayton Mortensen | R | R | April 10, 1985 | 6'4" | 185 | Rexburg, ID US |
| Josh Muecke | L | L | January 9, 1982 | 6'3" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Radames Nazario | R | R | June 14, 1987 | 6'0" | 166 | Humacao, PR |
| Chris Nelson | R | R | September 3, 1985 | 5'11" | 205 | Escondido, CA US |
| Jordan Pacheco | R | R | January 30, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Matt Pagnozzi | R | R | November 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Miami, AZ US |
| Mike Paulk | L | L | April 23, 1984 | 6'2" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Daniel Perkins | R | R | March 5, 1986 | 6'4" | 200 | Bear, DE US |
| Greg Reynolds | R | R | July 3, 1985 | 6'7" | 225 | Pacifica, CA US |
| Cory Riordan | R | R | May 25, 1986 | 6'4" | 200 | Killingworth, CT US |
| Josh Roenicke | R | R | August 4, 1982 | 6'3" | 205 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Esmil Rogers | R | R | August 14, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Ryan Rohlinger | R | R | October 7, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | West Bend, WI US |
| J. C. Romero | S | L | June 4, 1976 | 5'11" | 205 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Jeff Salazar | L | L | November 24, 1980 | 6'0" | 195 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Warren Schaeffer | R | R | January 28, 1985 | 6'0" | 180 | Vandergrift, PA 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 |
| Huston Street | R | R | August 2, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | Austin, TX US |
| Eric Stults | L | L | December 9, 1979 | 6'2" | 220 | Plymouth, IN US |
| Willy Taveras | R | R | December 25, 1981 | 6'0" | 180 | Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal DO |
| Joe Torres | L | L | September 3, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Bronx, NY US |
| Claudio Vargas | R | R | June 19, 1978 | 6'4" | 235 | Mao, Valverde DO |
| Keith Weiser | R | L | September 21, 1984 | 6'3" | 200 | Hamilton, OH US |
| Sean White | R | R | April 25, 1981 | 6'4" | 210 | Pullman, WA US |
| Ty Wigginton | R | R | October 11, 1977 | 6'0" | 215 | San Diego, CA US |
| Joey Williamson | R | R | January 28, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | Lantanta, FL 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.
