1998 Frederick Keys Roster
Team Record: 64-76
Finished 4th in the CL's North Division
Manager: Tommy Shields (64-76)
Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Ballpark: Harry Grove Stadium
Attendance: 301,760, Avg. 4,572 in 66 home dates
The Frederick Keys of the Carolina League ended the 1998 season with a record of 64 wins and 76 losses, finishing fourth in the league's North Division.
The Keys plated 586 runs and surrendered 634 runs. Tim DeCinces and Ivanon Coffie paced Frederick with 16 home runs apiece., and Carlos Casimiro walloped 15 or more also. Chris Bryant drove in 81 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .259. Josh McNatt led the squad with 11 wins and a team-best 3.15 ERA, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Members of the 1998 Frederick Keys who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Carlos Casimiro, Brian Falkenborg, Miguel Mejía, Eddy Garabito, Ryan Kohlmeier, Jimmy Key, Ivanon Coffie, Darnell McDonald, Rick Short, John Parrish, Chad Paronto, Jerry Hairston and Josh Towers.
Tommy Shields served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Alley | S | R | December 20, 1976 | 6'2" | 205 | Richmond, VA US |
| Mike Bell | L | L | October 14, 1972 | 6'1" | 198 | Sarasota, FL US |
| Jason Benham | L | R | October 12, 1975 | 6'1" | 185 | Orlando, FL US |
| Chris Bryant | R | R | December 15, 1972 | 6'2" | 195 | Wilson, NC US |
| Carlos Casimiro | R | R | November 8, 1976 | 5'11" | 179 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ivanon Coffie | L | R | May 16, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Willemstad, CW |
| Decomba Conner | R | R | July 17, 1973 | 5'10" | 185 | Mooresville, NC US |
| Craig Daedelow | R | R | April 3, 1976 | 5'11" | 183 | Lakewood, CA US |
| Ashanti Davison | R | R | October 31, 1978 | 5'10" | 180 | Stockton, CA US |
| Tim DeCinces | L | R | April 26, 1974 | 6'2" | 190 | Rochester, NY US |
| Darrell Dent | L | L | May 26, 1977 | 6'2" | 175 | Inglewood, CA US |
| Maikell Diaz | R | R | September 29, 1978 | 5'11" | 170 | , Miranda VE |
| Scott Eibey | L | L | January 19, 1974 | 6'4" | 208 | Waterloo, IA US |
| Brian Falkenborg | R | R | January 18, 1978 | 6'7" | 235 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Franky Figueroa | R | R | February 9, 1977 | 6'6" | 239 | Orlando, FL US |
| Cameron Forbes | R | R | February 28, 1977 | 6'1" | 170 | Geelong, Victoria AU |
| Maleke Fowler | R | R | August 11, 1975 | 5'11" | 180 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
| Eddy Garabito | S | R | December 2, 1976 | 5'8" | 186 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| Tim Garland | R | R | July 15, 1970 | 6'0" | 185 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Abraham Hacen | R | R | January 22, 1976 | 6'2" | 175 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Tom Hage | L | R | August 2, 1974 | 6'4" | 225 | Bronx, NY US |
| Jerry Hairston | R | R | May 29, 1976 | 5'10" | 195 | Des Moines, IA US |
| Joey Hammond | R | R | October 27, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Frederick, MD US |
| Maximo Heredia | R | R | September 27, 1976 | 6'0" | 183 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Francis Hernandez | R | R | December 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jimmy Key | R | L | April 22, 1961 | 6'1" | 185 | Huntsville, AL US |
| Ryan Kohlmeier | R | R | June 25, 1977 | 6'2" | 195 | Salina, KS US |
| Aaron Lane | L | L | June 2, 1971 | 6'1" | 180 | Springfield, IL US |
| Chip Lawrence | R | R | November 14, 1974 | 6'2" | 192 | Bryn Mawr, PA US |
| Jay LeCronier | L | R | March 30, 1973 | 6'0" | 180 | Bay City, MI US |
| Tod Lee | R | R | September 8, 1975 | 6'1" | 235 | La Grande, GA US |
| Dave Mastrolonardo | R | R | August 23, 1974 | 6'4" | 220 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Darnell McDonald | R | R | November 17, 1978 | 5'11" | 205 | Fort Collins, CO US |
| Josh McNatt | S | L | July 23, 1977 | 6'4" | 205 | Jackson, TN US |
| Miguel Mejía | R | R | March 25, 1975 | 6'1" | 155 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ntema Ndungidi | L | R | March 15, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Kisangani, CD |
| Bobby O'Toole | R | R | May 19, 1974 | 6'1" | 200 | Newton, MA US |
| Tim Olszewski | R | R | February 24, 1974 | 6'2" | 200 | Milwaukee, WI US |
| Chad Paronto | R | R | July 28, 1975 | 6'5" | 285 | Woodsville, NH US |
| John Parrish | L | L | November 26, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | Lancaster, PA US |
| Rich Paz | R | R | July 30, 1977 | 5'8" | 180 | Los Teques, Miranda VE |
| Americo Peguero | R | R | May 20, 1977 | 6'0" | 140 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Kasey Richardson | L | L | August 27, 1976 | 6'3" | 191 | Washington, DC US |
| Roberto Rivera | S | R | November 25, 1976 | 6'2" | 180 | Bayamon, PR |
| Jason Rogers | L | L | April 5, 1973 | 6'6" | 220 | Norwalk, CT US |
| Jordan Romero | R | R | October 8, 1976 | 6'1" | 170 | Mountain View, CA US |
| Brock Rumfield | R | R | November 20, 1975 | 6'1" | 185 | Temple, TX US |
| Rick Short | R | R | December 6, 1972 | 6'0" | 200 | Elgin, IL US |
| Kenny Sims | R | R | July 24, 1975 | 6'4" | 217 | Union, SC US |
| Earl Steinmetz | R | R | May 17, 1971 | 6'3" | 175 | Limestone, ME US |
| Rafael Tapia | R | R | April 28, 1978 | 6'2" | 170 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Josh Towers | R | R | February 26, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | Port Hueneme, CA US |
| Andy Utting | S | R | September 9, 1977 | 6'1" | 175 | Melbourne, Victoria AU |
| Mike Wade | R | R | October 31, 1975 | 6'5" | 200 | Moore, OK 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.
