2005 Idaho Falls Chukars Roster
Team Record: 34-42
Finished 4th in the PL's South Division
Manager: Brian Rupp (34-42)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Ballpark: McDermott Field
Attendance: 65,313, Avg. 1,719 in 38 home dates
The Idaho Falls Chukars of the Pioneer League ended the 2005 season with a record of 34 wins and 42 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Chukars scored 482 runs and allowed 502 runs, most in the circuit. Jase Turner led Idaho Falls with 12 home runs Felix Peguero drove in 46 runs. Chris McConnell paced batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .331 clip. Bennett Cromer topped the team with 7 wins, while Ryan DiPietro recorded a 5.62 ERA, best among regular hurlers. Brian Rupp served as manager.
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| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Adkison | R | R | December 3, 1980 | 6'2" | 225 | Houston, TX US |
| Byron Barber | S | R | December 10, 1982 | 5'9" | 185 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Rusty Begnaud | R | R | December 19, 1980 | 6'2" | 194 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Brandon Brantley | R | R | August 13, 1982 | 6'4" | 225 | Chickasha, OK US |
| Kevin Bulger | R | R | February 16, 1983 | 6'4" | 195 | Snellville, GA US |
| Zane Carlson | R | R | August 11, 1980 | 5'10" | 180 | Spokane, WA US |
| Josh Colafemina | R | R | August 25, 1982 | 5'8" | 150 | Schenectady, NY US |
| Bennett Cromer | R | R | March 26, 1982 | 6'3" | 192 | Selmer, TN US |
| Phillip Davidson | R | R | January 3, 1983 | 6'4" | 175 | Warwick, RI US |
| Ryan DiPietro | L | L | July 21, 1984 | 6'1" | 175 | New Britain, CT US |
| Jacob Eckley | L | L | June 27, 1983 | 6'2" | 220 | Omaha, NE US |
| Brady Everett | R | R | July 8, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | Seattle, WA US |
| Eliezer Garcia | L | L | June 7, 1984 | 6'1" | 185 | , Bolivar VE |
| Mitch Goins | R | R | January 18, 1983 | 6'3" | 232 | Durango, CO US |
| Cody Harkcom | R | R | December 15, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Shawn Hayes | L | R | November 5, 1984 | 6'4" | 220 | Worcester, MA US |
| David Henninger | R | R | August 23, 1983 | 6'7" | 210 | Carlisle, PA US |
| Brenan Herrera | R | R | June 16, 1982 | 6'1" | 180 | Lawton, OK US |
| Jeff Howell | R | R | April 1, 1983 | 5'11" | 200 | Melbourne, FL US |
| Jeremy Jirschele | R | R | November 14, 1982 | 5'9" | 195 | Clintonville, WI US |
| Josh Johnson | S | R | January 11, 1986 | 5'10" | 190 | Tampa, FL US |
| Adam Kalkhof | L | L | September 4, 1983 | 6'6" | 230 | Washington, DC US |
| Matt Kniginyzky | L | R | October 5, 1982 | 6'3" | 185 | Oakville, ON CA |
| Andrew Larsen | R | R | December 14, 1982 | 6'0" | 200 | Oceanside, NY US |
| Bruce McCleland | R | R | December 16, 1984 | 6'5" | 215 | Cape Town, ZA |
| Chris McConnell | R | R | December 18, 1985 | 5'9" | 170 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Chris Nicoll | R | R | October 30, 1983 | 6'3" | 190 | Whittier, CA US |
| Felix Peguero | L | R | July 1, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Silver Spring, MD US |
| Mike Penn | R | R | April 21, 1982 | 6'4" | 205 | Columbus, OH US |
| Gary Perez | R | R | August 28, 1983 | 5'11" | 165 | Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan DO |
| Antonio Sabatini | R | L | April 1, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Ethien Santana | L | L | January 25, 1984 | 5'11" | 153 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Mario Santiago | R | R | December 16, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Guayama, PR |
| Kraig Schambough | R | R | January 21, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Kiel Thibault | R | R | March 2, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Jerome, ID US |
| Travis Trammell | R | R | August 19, 1981 | 6'5" | 240 | Fayetteville, AR US |
| Jase Turner | L | R | February 22, 1983 | 6'3" | 215 | Los Angeles, CA 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.
