1991 Denver Zephyrs Roster
Team Record: 79-65
Finished 1st in the AA's West Division
Manager: Tony Muser (79-65)
Affiliation: Milwaukee Brewers
Location: Denver, Colorado
Ballpark: Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 550,135, Avg. 7,641
Playoffs - Denver Zephyrs 3 games, Buffalo Bisons 2
The Denver Zephyrs of the American Association ended the 1991 season with a record of 79 wins and 65 losses, finishing first in the league's West Division.
The Zephyrs scored 735 runs, most in the league. Denver conceded 638 runs. Tim McIntosh paced the team with 18 home runs, and Mickey Brantley walloped 20 or more also. Tim McIntosh drove in 91 runs. Jim Olander led hitters with significant playing time by hitting .325. Cal Eldred topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 3.75 ERA, tops among regular hurlers.
Members of the 1991 Denver Zephyrs who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Juan Castillo, Rolando Roomes, Joe Kmak, Doug Henry, Mark Kiefer, Bill Wegman, Jim Olander, Tim Fortugno, Tim McIntosh, George Canale, Angel Miranda, Brian Fisher, Pat Listach, William Suero, Jim Austin, Andy McGaffigan, Dave LaPoint, Esteban Beltre, Matias Carrillo, John Cangelosi, Mike Ignasiak, Chris George, Don August, Jeff Kaiser, Darren Holmes, Narciso Elvira, Gus Polidor, Greg Mathews, Mickey Brantley, Dave Liddell, Dave Nilsson, Cal Eldred, Charlie Montoyo, Mark Knudson, Gibson Alba, Teddy Higuera, Carmelo Castillo, Jim Hunter, Manny Hernandez, Carlos Diaz and Kevin Brown.
Tony Muser served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Alba | L | L | January 18, 1960 | 6'2" | 160 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Don August | R | R | July 3, 1963 | 6'3" | 190 | Inglewood, CA US |
| Jim Austin | R | R | December 7, 1963 | 6'2" | 200 | Farmville, VA US |
| Esteban Beltre | R | R | December 26, 1967 | 5'10" | 155 | Quisqueya, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Mickey Brantley | R | R | June 17, 1961 | 5'10" | 180 | Catskill, NY US |
| Kevin Brown | L | L | March 5, 1966 | 6'1" | 185 | Oroville, CA US |
| George Canale | L | R | August 11, 1965 | 6'1" | 190 | Memphis, TN US |
| John Cangelosi | S | L | March 10, 1963 | 5'8" | 150 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Matias Carrillo | L | L | February 24, 1963 | 5'11" | 185 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Carmelo Castillo | R | R | June 8, 1958 | 6'1" | 185 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Juan Castillo | S | R | January 25, 1962 | 5'11" | 162 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jim Davins | R | R | May 23, 1964 | 6'3" | 215 | New Haven, CT US |
| Carlos Diaz | R | R | December 24, 1964 | 6'3" | 190 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Cal Eldred | R | R | November 24, 1967 | 6'4" | 215 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| Narciso Elvira | L | L | October 29, 1967 | 5'10" | 160 | Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz MX |
| Brian Fisher | R | R | March 18, 1962 | 6'4" | 210 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Tim Fortugno | L | L | April 11, 1962 | 6'1" | 195 | Clinton, MA US |
| Chris George | R | R | September 24, 1966 | 6'2" | 200 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Sandy Guerrero | L | R | April 6, 1966 | 5'11" | 157 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Doug Henry | R | R | December 10, 1963 | 6'4" | 185 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Manny Hernandez | R | R | May 7, 1961 | 6'0" | 150 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Teddy Higuera | S | L | November 9, 1957 | 5'10" | 178 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Darren Holmes | R | R | April 25, 1966 | 6'0" | 199 | Asheville, NC US |
| Jim Hunter | R | R | June 22, 1964 | 6'3" | 205 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Mike Ignasiak | S | R | March 12, 1966 | 5'11" | 175 | Anchorville, MI US |
| Jeff Kaiser | R | L | July 24, 1960 | 6'3" | 195 | Wyandotte, MI US |
| Mark Kiefer | R | R | November 13, 1968 | 6'4" | 175 | Orange, CA US |
| Joe Kmak | R | R | May 3, 1963 | 6'0" | 200 | Napa, CA US |
| Chris Knabenshue | L | R | October 30, 1963 | 6'1" | 185 | Aurora, CA US |
| Mark Knudson | R | R | October 28, 1960 | 6'5" | 215 | Denver, CO US |
| Dave LaPoint | L | L | July 29, 1959 | 6'3" | 205 | Glens Falls, NY US |
| Dave Liddell | R | R | June 15, 1966 | 6'0" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Pat Listach | S | R | September 12, 1967 | 5'9" | 170 | Natchitoches, LA US |
| Greg Mathews | R | L | May 17, 1962 | 6'2" | 180 | Harbor City, CA US |
| Andy McGaffigan | R | R | October 25, 1956 | 6'3" | 185 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Tim McIntosh | R | R | March 21, 1965 | 5'11" | 195 | Minneapolis, MN US |
| Angel Miranda | L | L | November 9, 1969 | 6'1" | 160 | Arecibo, PR |
| Charlie Montoyo | R | R | October 17, 1965 | 5'10" | 170 | Florida, PR |
| Dave Nilsson | L | R | December 14, 1969 | 6'3" | 185 | Brisbane, Queensland AU |
| Jim Olander | R | R | February 21, 1963 | 6'2" | 185 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Gus Polidor | R | R | October 26, 1961 | 6'0" | 170 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Ed Puig | L | L | October 16, 1965 | 5'10" | 183 | Michigan City, IN US |
| Rolando Roomes | R | R | February 15, 1962 | 6'3" | 180 | Kingston, JM |
| Alan Sadler | R | R | September 6, 1961 | 6'4" | 216 | Salinas, KS US |
| D. L. Smith | R | R | October 20, 1962 | 6'2" | 185 | Lynwood, CA US |
| William Suero | R | R | November 7, 1966 | 5'9" | 175 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Bill Wegman | R | R | December 19, 1962 | 6'5" | 200 | Cincinnati, OH 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.
