2013 Colorado Springs Sky Sox Roster
Team Record: 67-76
Finished 3rd in the PCL's North Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Stu Cole (67-76)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ballpark: Security Service Stadium
Attendance: 326,374, Avg. 5,181 in 63 home dates
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2013 season with a record of 67 wins and 76 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Sky Sox plated 747 runs and yielded 836 runs, most in the league. Ben Paulsen paced Colorado Springs with 18 home runs, and Matt McBride walloped 15 or more, too. Ryan Wheeler drove in 89 runs. Charlie Culberson topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .310. Drew Pomeranz led the team with 8 wins, while Chris Volstad recorded a 4.6 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2013 Colorado Springs Sky Sox who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Collin McHugh, Christian Friedrich, Josh Outman, Charlie Culberson, Rafael Betancourt, Armando Galarraga, Logan Kensing, Reid Brignac, Greg Golson, Tommy Manzella, Matt McBride, Jeff Francis, Román Colón, Xavier Nady, Corey Dickerson, Justin Berg, Mitchell Boggs, Jeff Manship, Hisanori Takahashi, Chris Volstad, C. J. Fick, Nolan Arenado, Troy Tulowitzki, Rob Scahill, Aaron Cook, Drew Carpenter, Josh Rutledge, Hernán Iribarren, Ben Paulsen, DJ LeMahieu, Jordan Pacheco, Manny Corpas, Bobby Cassevah, Drew Pomeranz, Ryan Wheeler, Carlos González, Tyler Chatwood, Charlie Blackmon, Edgmer Escalona, Juan Nicasio, Dexter Fowler, Mike McClendon, Tyler Colvin and Sean Gallagher.
Stu Cole served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | R | R | April 16, 1991 | 6'2" | 215 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Justin Berg | R | R | June 7, 1984 | 6'3" | 225 | Antigo, WI US |
| Rafael Betancourt | R | R | April 29, 1975 | 6'2" | 215 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Charlie Blackmon | L | L | July 1, 1986 | 6'3" | 220 | Dallas, TX US |
| Mitchell Boggs | R | R | February 15, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Dalton, GA US |
| Reid Brignac | S | R | January 16, 1986 | 6'2" | 197 | St. Amant, LA US |
| Drew Carpenter | R | R | May 18, 1985 | 6'3" | 240 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Bobby Cassevah | R | R | September 11, 1985 | 6'3" | 220 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Tyler Chatwood | R | R | December 16, 1989 | 6'0" | 185 | Redlands, CA US |
| Román Colón | R | R | August 13, 1979 | 6'5" | 245 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Tyler Colvin | L | L | September 5, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Augusta, GA US |
| Aaron Cook | R | R | February 8, 1979 | 6'3" | 215 | Fort Campbell, KY US |
| Manny Corpas | R | R | December 3, 1982 | 6'3" | 170 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Charlie Culberson | R | R | April 10, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | Rome, GA US |
| Lars Davis | L | R | November 7, 1985 | 6'3" | 205 | Grande Prairie, AB CA |
| Corey Dickerson | L | R | May 22, 1989 | 6'1" | 210 | McComb, MS US |
| Edgmer Escalona | R | R | October 6, 1986 | 6'4" | 235 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| C. J. Fick | R | R | November 20, 1985 | 6'5" | 200 | Thousand Oaks, CA US |
| Dexter Fowler | S | R | March 22, 1986 | 6'5" | 195 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Jeff Francis | L | L | January 8, 1981 | 6'5" | 220 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| Parker Frazier | R | R | November 11, 1988 | 6'5" | 175 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Christian Friedrich | R | L | July 8, 1987 | 6'4" | 222 | Evanston, IL US |
| Armando Galarraga | R | R | January 15, 1982 | 6'3" | 230 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Sean Gallagher | R | R | December 30, 1985 | 6'2" | 220 | Boston, MA US |
| Drew Garcia | S | R | April 22, 1986 | 6'1" | 175 | El Cajon, CA US |
| Greg Golson | R | R | September 17, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Austin, TX US |
| Carlos González | L | L | October 17, 1985 | 6'1" | 220 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Jose Gonzalez | R | R | June 23, 1987 | 6'1" | 215 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Steven Hensley | R | R | December 27, 1986 | 6'3" | 190 | Asheville, NC US |
| Dan Houston | R | R | October 24, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | North Palm Beach, FL US |
| Hernán Iribarren | L | R | June 29, 1984 | 6'1" | 202 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Brett Jacobson | R | R | November 9, 1986 | 6'6" | 205 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Logan Kensing | R | R | July 3, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | San Antonio, TX US |
| DJ LeMahieu | R | R | July 13, 1988 | 6'4" | 215 | Visalia, CA US |
| Jeff Manship | R | R | January 16, 1985 | 6'2" | 205 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Tommy Manzella | R | R | April 16, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Chalmette, LA US |
| Kent Matthes | R | R | January 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 215 | Florence, SC US |
| Matt McBride | R | R | May 23, 1985 | 6'2" | 215 | Bethlehem, PA US |
| Mike McClendon | R | R | April 3, 1985 | 6'5" | 225 | Arlington, TX US |
| Collin McHugh | R | R | June 19, 1987 | 6'2" | 190 | Naperville, IL US |
| Xavier Nady | R | R | November 14, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | Salinas, CA US |
| Juan Nicasio | R | R | August 31, 1986 | 6'4" | 252 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte DO |
| Josh Outman | L | L | September 14, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Jordan Pacheco | R | R | January 30, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Ben Paulsen | L | R | October 27, 1987 | 6'4" | 210 | Plymouth, WI US |
| Drew Pomeranz | R | L | November 22, 1988 | 6'6" | 240 | Collierville, TN US |
| Cory Riordan | R | R | May 25, 1986 | 6'4" | 200 | Killingworth, CT US |
| Josh Rutledge | R | R | April 21, 1989 | 5'11" | 186 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Rob Scahill | L | R | February 15, 1987 | 6'2" | 220 | Winfield, IL US |
| Nick Schmidt | R | L | October 10, 1985 | 6'5" | 245 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Jaron Shepherd | L | R | October 30, 1988 | 6'1" | 180 | Indianapolis, TX US |
| Mike Solbach | R | R | July 31, 1985 | 6'3" | 185 | Woodbridge, VA US |
| Josh Sullivan | R | R | July 5, 1984 | 6'4" | 205 | Little Rock, AR US |
| Hisanori Takahashi | L | L | April 2, 1975 | 5'10" | 180 | Tokyo, Tokyo JP |
| Dallas Tarleton | L | R | August 5, 1987 | 5'11" | 200 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Troy Tulowitzki | R | R | October 10, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Chris Volstad | R | R | September 23, 1986 | 6'8" | 235 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL US |
| Ryan Wheeler | L | R | July 10, 1988 | 6'3" | 230 | Torrance, CA US |
| Tim Wheeler | L | R | January 21, 1988 | 6'4" | 205 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Coty Woods | R | R | March 14, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Murfreesboro, TN 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.
