2001 Erie Seawolves Roster
Team Record: 84-58
Finished 1st in the EL's South Division
Manager: Luis Pujols (84-58)
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: Jerry Uht Park
Attendance: 246,404, Avg. 3,571 in 69 home dates
Playoffs - Reading Phillies 3 games, Erie Seawolves 1
The Erie Seawolves of the Eastern League ended the 2001 season with a record of 84 wins and 58 losses, finishing first in the league's South Division.
The Seawolves led the league with 741 runs, fueled by 143 home runs. Erie allowed 612 runs. Mike Rivera walloped 33 home runs for the squad, while Eric Munson and Alejandro Freire swatted 15 or more, too. Eric Munson drove in 102 runs. Omar Infante paced batters with significant playing time by hitting .302. Tim Kalita topped the team with 15 wins, and Nate Cornejo recorded a 2.68 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2001 Erie Seawolves who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Eric Eckenstahler, Nate Cornejo, Rod Lindsey, Alejandro Freire, Omar Infante, Luis Pineda, Mike Rivera, Tommy Phelps, Andrés Torres, Terry Pearson, Jarrod Patterson, Fernando Rodney, Deivi Cruz, Eric Munson and Andy Van Hekken.
Luis Pujols served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Airoso | R | R | February 12, 1975 | 6'2" | 190 | Tulare, CA US |
| Derek Baker | L | R | October 5, 1975 | 6'2" | 220 | Mountain View, CA US |
| Kenny Baugh | R | R | February 5, 1979 | 6'4" | 225 | Beaumont, TX US |
| Steve Bess | R | R | September 1, 1976 | 6'4" | 220 | Nashville, TN US |
| Sean Buller | L | L | November 28, 1975 | 6'5" | 235 | Lynwood, CA US |
| Juan Camilo | L | R | June 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jared Camp | R | R | May 4, 1975 | 6'2" | 195 | Huntington, WV US |
| Nate Cornejo | R | R | September 24, 1979 | 6'5" | 200 | Wellington, KS US |
| Deivi Cruz | R | R | November 6, 1972 | 5'11" | 160 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Eric Eckenstahler | L | L | December 17, 1976 | 6'7" | 210 | Waukegan, IL US |
| Tom Farmer | R | R | July 27, 1979 | 6'2" | 195 | Blue Island, IL US |
| Alejandro Freire | R | R | August 23, 1974 | 6'2" | 225 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Marty Gazarek | R | R | June 1, 1973 | 6'2" | 205 | Findlay, OH US |
| Rich Gomez | R | R | July 19, 1976 | 5'11" | 190 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte DO |
| Shane Heams | R | R | September 29, 1975 | 6'1" | 175 | Toledo, OH US |
| Omar Infante | R | R | December 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 195 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Tim Kalita | R | L | November 21, 1978 | 6'2" | 220 | Evanston, IL US |
| Rick Kirsten | R | R | July 23, 1978 | 6'0" | 185 | Rolling Meadows, IL US |
| Andy Kropf | S | R | July 19, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Raleigh, NC US |
| Randy Leek | L | L | April 18, 1977 | 6'0" | 175 | Mineola, NY US |
| Rod Lindsey | R | R | January 28, 1976 | 5'8" | 175 | Opelika, AL US |
| Brian McClure | L | R | January 15, 1974 | 6'0" | 170 | Springfield, IL US |
| Jorge Meran | R | R | June 18, 1974 | 6'1" | 168 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Ronnie Merrill | S | R | November 13, 1978 | 6'1" | 185 | Danville, VA US |
| Eric Munson | L | R | October 3, 1977 | 6'3" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Derek Nicholson | L | R | June 17, 1976 | 5'11" | 205 | Torrance, CA US |
| Jarrod Patterson | L | R | September 7, 1973 | 6'1" | 195 | Montgomery, AL US |
| Terry Pearson | R | R | November 10, 1971 | 6'0" | 200 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Jhonny Perez | R | R | October 23, 1976 | 5'10" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Mark Persails | R | R | October 25, 1975 | 6'3" | 180 | Lapeer, MI US |
| Tommy Phelps | L | L | March 4, 1974 | 6'3" | 190 | Seoul, KR |
| Luis Pineda | R | R | October 17, 1974 | 6'1" | 160 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Homero Rivera | R | L | August 13, 1977 | 5'10" | 160 | Nizao, Peravia DO |
| Mike Rivera | R | R | September 8, 1976 | 6'1" | 220 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Fernando Rodney | R | R | March 18, 1977 | 5'11" | 240 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Nate Tekavec | R | R | May 2, 1979 | 6'5" | 200 | Willoughby, OH US |
| Andrés Torres | S | R | January 26, 1978 | 5'10" | 195 | Paterson, NJ US |
| Julien Tucker | L | R | April 19, 1973 | 6'7" | 200 | Montreal, QC CA |
| Brant Ust | R | R | July 17, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Brussels, BE |
| Andy Van Hekken | R | L | July 31, 1979 | 6'3" | 185 | Holland, MI 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.
