2008 Lehigh Valley IronPigs Roster
Team Record: 55-89
Finished 6th in the IL's North Division
Manager: Dave Huppert (55-89)
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: Coca-Cola Park
Attendance: 602,033, Avg. 8,479 in 71 home dates
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs of the International League ended the 2008 season with a record of 55 wins and 89 losses, finishing sixth in the league's North Division.
The IronPigs scored 552 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 680 runs. Andy Tracy led Lehigh Valley with 22 home runs, while Jon Knott walloped 15 or more as well. Andy Tracy drove in 85 runs. Mike Cervenak paced all qualifying hitters on the roster with a .311 average. Brian Mazone topped the team with 9 wins, and J. A. Happ recorded a 3.6 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Carlos Carrasco, Steve Green, Óscar Robles, Rich Thompson, J. A. Happ, Steve Randolph, Drew Carpenter, Chris Snelling, Chris Woodward, Rudy Seánez, Brandon Watson, Mike Cervenak, Andy Tracy, Matt Childers, Jon Knott, Pete LaForest, T. J. Bohn, R. J. Swindle, Brett Myers, Vic Darensbourg, Gary Knotts, Kevin Beirne, Shane Victorino, Travis Blackley, Steve Kline, Fabio Castro, J. D. Durbin, Mike Rouse, Jason Jaramillo, Adam Eaton, Les Walrond, Joe Bisenius, Val Pascucci, Travis Dawkins, John Ennis, Jason Anderson and Kris Benson were all players from the 2008 Lehigh Valley IronPigs who played in the Majors during their careers.
Dave Huppert served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anderson | L | R | June 9, 1979 | 6'0" | 188 | Danville, IL US |
| Kevin Beirne | L | R | January 1, 1974 | 6'4" | 210 | Houston, TX US |
| Kris Benson | R | R | November 7, 1974 | 6'4" | 190 | Kennesaw, GA US |
| Joe Bisenius | R | R | September 18, 1982 | 6'4" | 210 | Sioux City, IA US |
| Travis Blackley | L | L | November 4, 1982 | 6'3" | 190 | Melbourne, Victoria AU |
| T. J. Bohn | R | R | January 17, 1980 | 6'5" | 200 | St. Louis Park, MN US |
| Drew Carpenter | R | R | May 18, 1985 | 6'3" | 240 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Carlos Carrasco | R | R | March 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 224 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Fabio Castro | L | L | January 20, 1985 | 5'7" | 185 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Mike Cervenak | R | R | August 17, 1976 | 5'11" | 195 | Trenton, MI US |
| Ron Chiavacci | R | R | September 5, 1977 | 6'0" | 240 | Scranton, PA US |
| Matt Childers | R | R | December 3, 1978 | 6'5" | 215 | Douglas, GA US |
| Vic Darensbourg | L | L | November 13, 1970 | 5'10" | 165 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Travis Dawkins | R | R | May 12, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Newberry, SC US |
| J. D. Durbin | R | R | February 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 210 | Portland, OR US |
| Adam Eaton | R | R | November 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Seattle, WA US |
| John Ennis | R | R | October 17, 1979 | 6'5" | 220 | Montrose, CO US |
| Tim Gradoville | R | R | January 30, 1980 | 6'3" | 195 | Mechanicsburg, PA US |
| Steve Green | R | R | January 26, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Greenfield Park, QC CA |
| Orlando Guevara | R | R | September 13, 1983 | 6'1" | 175 | Guacara, Carabobo VE |
| Joey Hammond | R | R | October 27, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Frederick, MD US |
| J. A. Happ | L | L | October 19, 1982 | 6'5" | 205 | Peru, IL US |
| Jason Jaramillo | S | R | October 9, 1982 | 6'0" | 215 | Racine, WI US |
| Brennan King | R | R | January 20, 1981 | 6'3" | 220 | Murfreesboro, TN US |
| Steve Kline | S | L | August 22, 1972 | 6'2" | 200 | Sunbury, PA US |
| Jon Knott | R | R | August 4, 1978 | 6'3" | 220 | Manassas, VA US |
| Gary Knotts | R | R | February 12, 1977 | 6'4" | 235 | Decatur, AL US |
| Pete LaForest | L | R | January 27, 1978 | 6'2" | 210 | Hull, QC CA |
| Brian Mazone | L | L | July 26, 1976 | 6'2" | 220 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Travis Minix | R | R | August 8, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Knox, IN US |
| Javon Moran | R | R | September 30, 1982 | 5'11" | 175 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Brett Myers | R | R | August 17, 1980 | 6'4" | 240 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Val Pascucci | R | R | November 17, 1978 | 6'6" | 265 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Steve Randolph | L | L | May 1, 1974 | 6'3" | 180 | Okinawa, JP |
| Óscar Robles | L | R | April 9, 1976 | 5'10" | 190 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Mike Rouse | L | R | April 25, 1980 | 5'11" | 200 | San Jose, CA US |
| Rudy Seánez | R | R | October 20, 1968 | 5'10" | 185 | Brawley, CA US |
| Casey Smith | R | R | March 18, 1979 | 6'2" | 200 | Dothan, AL US |
| Chris Snelling | L | L | December 3, 1981 | 5'10" | 165 | North Miami, FL US |
| Michael Spidale | R | R | March 12, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Broadview, IL US |
| John Suomi | L | R | October 5, 1980 | 5'11" | 200 | Toronto, ON CA |
| R. J. Swindle | L | L | July 7, 1983 | 6'3" | 190 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| Rich Thompson | L | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Reading, PA US |
| Andy Tracy | L | R | December 11, 1973 | 6'3" | 220 | Bowling Green, OH US |
| Shane Victorino | R | R | November 30, 1980 | 5'9" | 190 | Wailuku, HI US |
| Les Walrond | L | L | November 7, 1976 | 6'3" | 205 | Muskogee, OK US |
| Brandon Watson | L | R | September 30, 1981 | 6'1" | 170 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Chris Woodward | R | R | June 27, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | Covina, 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.
