2008 Indianapolis Indians Roster
Team Record: 68-76
Finished 4th in the IL's West Division
Manager: Trent Jewett (68-76)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Ballpark: Victory Field
Attendance: 606,166, Avg. 8,538 in 71 home dates
The Indianapolis Indians of the International League ended the 2008 season with a record of 68 wins and 76 losses, finishing fourth in the league's West Division.
The Indians scored 624 runs and conceded 658 runs. Neil Walker led Indianapolis with 16 home runs and drove in 80 runs. Andrew McCutchen paced batters with significant playing time with a .283 average. John Van Benschoten topped the team with 7 wins, while Jason Davis recorded a 4.42 ERA, tops among regular hurlers.
Players from the 2008 Indianapolis Indians who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Jimmy Barthmaier, José Bautista, Jonah Bayliss, T. J. Beam, Adam Bernero, Brian Bixler, Bryan Bullington, Sean Burnett, Matt Capps, Jesse Chavez, Raúl Chávez, Luis Cruz, Jason Davis, Robinzon Díaz, Ryan Drese, Chris Duffy, Franklyn Germán, Tom Gorzelanny, Craig Hansen, Michel Hernández, Yoslán Herrera, Matt Kata, Carlos Maldonado, Andrew McCutchen, Daniel McCutchen, Evan Meek, Matt Miller, Nyjer Morgan, Ross Ohlendorf, Luis Ordaz, Franquelis Osoria, Ronny Paulino, Steve Pearce, Juan Pérez, Dan Reichert, Brian Rogers, Marino Salas, Rómulo Sánchez, Ty Taubenheim, Kevin Thompson, Mike Thompson, John Van Benschoten, Neil Walker, Craig Wilson, Jack Wilson and Josh Wilson.
Trent Jewett served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Barthmaier | R | R | January 6, 1984 | 6'5" | 205 | Atlanta, GA 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 |
| T. J. Beam | R | R | August 28, 1980 | 6'7" | 215 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Adam Bernero | R | R | November 28, 1976 | 6'4" | 205 | San Jose, CA US |
| Brian Bixler | R | R | October 22, 1982 | 6'1" | 195 | Sandusky, OH US |
| Adam Boeve | R | R | June 20, 1980 | 6'2" | 213 | Rock Valley, IA US |
| Jason Bowers | R | R | January 27, 1978 | 5'10" | 183 | Uniontown, PA US |
| Bryan Bullington | R | R | September 30, 1980 | 6'4" | 210 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Sean Burnett | L | L | September 17, 1982 | 5'11" | 185 | Dunedin, FL US |
| Matt Capps | R | R | September 3, 1983 | 6'2" | 250 | Douglasville, GA US |
| Jesse Chavez | R | R | August 21, 1983 | 6'2" | 175 | Victorville, CA US |
| Raúl Chávez | R | R | March 17, 1973 | 5'11" | 245 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Jorge Cortes | L | L | October 17, 1980 | 6'0" | 180 | Barranquilla, Atlantico CO |
| Luis Cruz | R | R | February 10, 1984 | 6'1" | 210 | Navojoa, Sonora MX |
| Jason Davis | R | R | May 8, 1980 | 6'6" | 195 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Jason Delaney | R | R | November 9, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | Boston, MA US |
| Robinzon Díaz | R | R | September 19, 1983 | 5'11" | 220 | Monte Plata, Monte Plata DO |
| Ryan Drese | R | R | April 5, 1976 | 6'3" | 245 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Chris Duffy | L | L | April 20, 1980 | 5'10" | 185 | Brattleboro, VT US |
| Franklyn Germán | R | R | January 20, 1980 | 6'7" | 260 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Tom Gorzelanny | R | L | July 12, 1982 | 6'3" | 218 | Evergreen Park, IL US |
| Corey Hamman | L | L | April 12, 1980 | 6'2" | 200 | Denville, NJ US |
| Craig Hansen | R | R | November 15, 1983 | 6'6" | 210 | Glen Cove, NY US |
| Chris Hernandez | R | R | August 3, 1980 | 6'0" | 189 | Redlands, CA US |
| Michel Hernández | R | R | August 12, 1978 | 6'0" | 215 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Yoslán Herrera | R | R | April 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 200 | Pinar del Rio, Pinar del Rio CU |
| Matt Kata | S | R | March 14, 1978 | 6'1" | 185 | Avon Lake, OH US |
| Carlos Maldonado | R | R | January 3, 1979 | 6'2" | 260 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Andrew McCutchen | R | R | October 10, 1986 | 5'11" | 195 | Fort Meade, FL US |
| Daniel McCutchen | R | R | September 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | McKinney, TX US |
| Evan Meek | R | R | May 12, 1983 | 6'0" | 215 | Bellevue, WA US |
| Matt Miller | R | R | November 23, 1971 | 6'3" | 210 | Greenwood, MS US |
| Nyjer Morgan | L | L | July 2, 1980 | 5'10" | 180 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Ryan Mulhern | R | R | November 29, 1980 | 6'2" | 205 | Burbank, CA US |
| Luis Munoz | R | R | January 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ross Ohlendorf | R | R | August 8, 1982 | 6'4" | 240 | Austin, TX US |
| Luis Ordaz | R | R | August 12, 1975 | 5'11" | 170 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Franquelis Osoria | R | R | September 12, 1981 | 6'0" | 210 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Ronny Paulino | R | R | April 21, 1981 | 6'3" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Steve Pearce | R | R | April 13, 1983 | 5'11" | 200 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Juan Pérez | R | L | September 3, 1978 | 6'0" | 190 | Villa Rivas, Duarte DO |
| Dan Reichert | R | R | July 12, 1976 | 6'3" | 175 | Monterey, CA US |
| Brian Rogers | R | R | July 17, 1982 | 6'4" | 190 | Dallas, TX US |
| Marino Salas | R | R | October 2, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Rómulo Sánchez | R | R | April 28, 1984 | 6'5" | 270 | Carora, Lara VE |
| Ty Taubenheim | R | R | November 17, 1982 | 6'5" | 200 | Bellingham, WA US |
| Kevin Thompson | R | R | September 18, 1979 | 5'10" | 195 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Mike Thompson | R | R | November 6, 1980 | 6'4" | 200 | Walsh, CO US |
| John Van Benschoten | R | R | April 14, 1980 | 6'4" | 215 | San Diego, CA US |
| Neil Walker | S | R | September 10, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Craig Wilson | R | R | November 30, 1976 | 6'2" | 217 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Jack Wilson | R | R | December 29, 1977 | 6'0" | 200 | Westlake Village, CA US |
| Josh Wilson | R | R | March 26, 1981 | 6'0" | 175 | Pittsburgh, PA 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.
