2006 Indianapolis Indians Roster
Team Record: 76-66
Finished 1st in the IL's West Division
Manager: Trent Jewett (76-66)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Ballpark: Victory Field
Attendance: 547,768, Avg. 7,608 in 72 home dates
The Indianapolis Indians of the International League ended the 2006 season with a record of 76 wins and 66 losses, finishing first in the league's West Division.
The Indians plated 578 runs and allowed 541 runs. Chris Richard paced Indianapolis with 17 home runs and drove in 67 runs. Rajai Davis led hitters with significant playing time with a .283 average. Brandon Duckworth and Sean Burnett topped the team with 8 wins each, while Sean Burnett recorded a 5.17 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2006 Indianapolis Indians who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Mike Johnston, Joe Randa, Chris Richard, Chris Truby, Scott Strickland, Jason Alfaro, Jesse Chavez, Ryan Vogelsong, Rich Thompson, Giovanni Carrara, John Van Benschoten, Chris Duffy, Nerio Rodríguez, Óliver Pérez, Brandon Duckworth, Ryan Doumit, Jonah Bayliss, Marty McLeary, Jason Roach, Josh Sharpless, José Bautista, Matt Ginter, Mike Edwards, Britt Reames, Craig Stansberry, Brad Eldred, Raúl González, Yurendell de Caster, Juan Pérez, Víctor Santos, Ronny Paulino, Brian Rogers, Sean Burnett, Rajai Davis, Terry Adams, C. J. Nitkowski, Carlos Maldonado, Travis Dawkins, J. J. Furmaniak, Tom Gorzelanny, Shane Youman, Ray Sadler and Matt Whiteside.
Trent Jewett served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Adams | R | R | March 6, 1973 | 6'3" | 180 | Mobile, AL US |
| Jason Alfaro | R | R | November 29, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | San Antonio, TX US |
| José Bautista | R | R | October 19, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jonah Bayliss | R | R | August 13, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | North Adams, MA US |
| Adam Boeve | R | R | June 20, 1980 | 6'2" | 213 | Rock Valley, IA US |
| Sean Burnett | L | L | September 17, 1982 | 5'11" | 185 | Dunedin, FL US |
| Vic Buttler | L | L | August 12, 1980 | 6'0" | 175 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Giovanni Carrara | R | R | March 4, 1968 | 6'2" | 225 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
| Jesse Chavez | R | R | August 21, 1983 | 6'2" | 175 | Victorville, CA US |
| Paul Chiaffredo | R | R | May 30, 1976 | 6'2" | 210 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Ron Chiavacci | R | R | September 5, 1977 | 6'0" | 240 | Scranton, PA US |
| Mike Connolly | L | L | June 2, 1982 | 6'0" | 195 | Oneonta, NY US |
| Rajai Davis | R | R | October 19, 1980 | 5'10" | 195 | Norwich, CT US |
| Travis Dawkins | R | R | May 12, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Newberry, SC US |
| Yurendell de Caster | R | R | September 26, 1979 | 6'0" | 215 | Brevengat, CW |
| Ryan Doumit | S | R | April 3, 1981 | 6'1" | 220 | Moses Lake, WA US |
| Brandon Duckworth | R | R | January 23, 1976 | 6'2" | 215 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Chris Duffy | L | L | April 20, 1980 | 5'10" | 185 | Brattleboro, VT US |
| Mike Edwards | R | R | November 24, 1976 | 6'1" | 180 | Goshen, NY US |
| Brad Eldred | R | R | July 12, 1980 | 6'6" | 270 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Justin Elliott | R | R | April 27, 1982 | 5'11" | 190 | Hollywood, FL US |
| J. J. Furmaniak | R | R | July 31, 1979 | 6'0" | 190 | Naperville, IL US |
| Matt Ginter | R | R | December 24, 1977 | 6'1" | 215 | Lexington, KY US |
| Raúl González | R | R | December 27, 1973 | 5'8" | 190 | Santurce, PR |
| Tom Gorzelanny | R | L | July 12, 1982 | 6'3" | 218 | Evergreen Park, IL US |
| Landon Jacobsen | R | R | May 4, 1979 | 6'3" | 220 | Mitchell, SD US |
| Mike Johnston | L | L | March 30, 1979 | 6'2" | 215 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Taber Lee | S | R | October 18, 1980 | 6'1" | 185 | Glendale, CA US |
| Carlos Maldonado | R | R | January 3, 1979 | 6'2" | 260 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Marty McLeary | R | R | October 26, 1974 | 6'5" | 220 | Kettering, OH US |
| C. J. Nitkowski | L | L | March 9, 1973 | 6'2" | 185 | Suffern, NY US |
| Ronny Paulino | R | R | April 21, 1981 | 6'3" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Juan Pérez | R | L | September 3, 1978 | 6'0" | 190 | Villa Rivas, Duarte DO |
| Óliver Pérez | L | L | August 15, 1981 | 6'3" | 225 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Joe Randa | R | R | December 18, 1969 | 5'11" | 190 | Milwaukee, WI US |
| Britt Reames | R | R | August 19, 1973 | 5'11" | 175 | Seneca, SC US |
| Chris Richard | L | L | June 7, 1974 | 6'2" | 185 | San Diego, CA US |
| Jason Roach | R | R | April 20, 1976 | 6'4" | 190 | Kinston, NC US |
| Nerio Rodríguez | R | R | March 4, 1971 | 6'1" | 220 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Brian Rogers | R | R | July 17, 1982 | 6'4" | 190 | Dallas, TX US |
| Ray Sadler | R | R | September 19, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | Clifton, TX US |
| Víctor Santos | R | R | October 2, 1976 | 6'2" | 205 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Josh Sharpless | R | R | January 26, 1981 | 6'5" | 234 | Beaver, PA US |
| Craig Stansberry | R | R | March 8, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | Dammam, SA |
| Scott Strickland | R | R | April 26, 1976 | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Rich Thompson | L | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Reading, PA US |
| Chris Truby | R | R | December 9, 1973 | 6'2" | 190 | Palm Springs, CA US |
| John Van Benschoten | R | R | April 14, 1980 | 6'4" | 215 | San Diego, CA US |
| Ryan Vogelsong | R | R | July 22, 1977 | 6'4" | 215 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Matt Whiteside | R | R | August 8, 1967 | 6'0" | 185 | Charleston, MO US |
| Shane Youman | L | L | October 11, 1979 | 6'4" | 220 | New Iberia, LA 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.
