2012 Lehigh Valley IronPigs Roster
Team Record: 75-68
Finished 3rd in the IL's North Division
Manager: Ryne Sandberg (75-68)
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: Coca-Cola Park
Attendance: 622,421, Avg. 9,153 in 68 home dates
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs of the International League ended the 2012 season with a record of 75 wins and 68 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The IronPigs scored 551 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 590 runs. Cody Overbeck led Lehigh Valley with 14 home runs and drove in 71 runs. Kevin Frandsen paced all regular batters with a .302 average. Tyler Cloyd topped the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 2.35 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2012 Lehigh Valley IronPigs who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jeremy Horst, Michael Schwimer, Michael Martínez, Pete Orr, Chase Utley, Erik Kratz, Tyler Cloyd, B. J. Rosenberg, Jake Diekman, Luis Montañez, Steve Susdorf, Scott Elarton, Brian Sanches, Phillippe Aumont, Tug Hulett, Joe Thurston, Tuffy Gosewisch, Jason Pridie, Dave Bush, César Hernández, Nate Schierholtz, Domonic Brown, Rich Thompson, Juan Morillo, Kyle Hudson, Andrés Blanco, Laynce Nix, Mike Fontenot, Justin De Fratus, J. C. Ramírez, Pat Misch, Scott Podsednik, Joe Savery, Raúl Valdés, Tyson Brummett, David Purcey, Mario Hollands, Jake Fox, Kevin Frandsen, Jonathan Pettibone, Héctor Luna and Ryan Howard.
Ryne Sandberg served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillippe Aumont | L | R | January 7, 1989 | 6'7" | 240 | Gatineau, QC CA |
| Jeremy Barnes | R | R | April 13, 1987 | 5'10" | 190 | Rowlett, TX US |
| Andrés Blanco | S | R | April 11, 1984 | 5'10" | 192 | Urama, Carabobo VE |
| Domonic Brown | L | L | September 3, 1987 | 6'5" | 225 | Zephyrhills, FL US |
| Tyson Brummett | R | R | August 15, 1984 | 6'0" | 185 | Columbus, MS US |
| Dave Bush | R | R | November 9, 1979 | 6'2" | 205 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Michael Cisco | R | R | May 23, 1987 | 5'11" | 190 | Mount Pleasant, SC US |
| Tyler Cloyd | R | R | May 16, 1987 | 6'3" | 210 | Papillion, NE US |
| Tom Cochran | L | L | October 16, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Wilmington, DE US |
| Justin De Fratus | S | R | October 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 225 | Oxnard, CA US |
| Jake Diekman | L | L | January 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 200 | Wymore, NE US |
| Ryan Duke | R | R | September 27, 1988 | 6'0" | 180 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Scott Elarton | R | R | February 23, 1976 | 6'7" | 240 | Lamar, CO US |
| Mike Fontenot | L | R | June 9, 1980 | 5'9" | 165 | Slidell, LA US |
| Jake Fox | R | R | July 20, 1982 | 6'0" | 220 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Kevin Frandsen | R | R | May 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | San Jose, CA US |
| Justin Friend | R | R | June 21, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | Tracy, CA US |
| Frank Gailey | L | L | November 18, 1985 | 5'9" | 190 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Tuffy Gosewisch | R | R | August 17, 1983 | 5'11" | 200 | Freeport, IL US |
| César Hernández | S | R | May 23, 1990 | 5'10" | 160 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Mario Hollands | L | L | August 26, 1988 | 6'5" | 230 | Oakland, CA US |
| Jeremy Horst | L | L | October 1, 1985 | 6'3" | 235 | Cheyenne, WY US |
| Ryan Howard | L | L | November 19, 1979 | 6'4" | 250 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Kyle Hudson | L | L | January 7, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | Mattoon, IL US |
| Tug Hulett | L | R | February 28, 1983 | 5'10" | 185 | Springfield, IL US |
| Austin Hyatt | R | R | May 23, 1986 | 6'3" | 205 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Tim Kennelly | R | R | December 5, 1986 | 6'0" | 180 | Perth, Western Australia AU |
| Erik Kratz | R | R | June 15, 1980 | 6'4" | 250 | Telford, PA US |
| Héctor Luna | R | R | February 1, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Michael Martínez | S | R | September 16, 1982 | 5'9" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Pat Misch | R | L | August 18, 1981 | 6'2" | 195 | Northbrook, IL US |
| Derrick Mitchell | R | R | January 5, 1987 | 6'3" | 210 | Paw Paw, MI US |
| Luis Montañez | R | R | December 15, 1981 | 6'1" | 195 | Bayamon, PR |
| Juan Morillo | R | R | November 5, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Laynce Nix | L | L | October 30, 1980 | 6'1" | 220 | Houston, TX US |
| Jake Opitz | L | R | July 28, 1986 | 6'0" | 190 | Englewood, CO US |
| Pete Orr | L | R | June 8, 1979 | 6'1" | 195 | Richmond Hill, ON CA |
| Cody Overbeck | R | R | June 5, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Effingham, IL US |
| Jonathan Pettibone | L | R | July 19, 1990 | 6'5" | 230 | Placentia, CA US |
| Scott Podsednik | L | L | March 18, 1976 | 6'0" | 185 | West, TX US |
| Jason Pridie | L | R | October 9, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| David Purcey | L | L | April 22, 1982 | 6'5" | 245 | St. Charles, IL US |
| J. C. Ramírez | R | R | August 16, 1988 | 6'5" | 250 | Managua, Managua NI |
| B. J. Rosenberg | R | R | September 17, 1985 | 6'3" | 220 | Newport News, VA US |
| Brian Sanches | R | R | August 8, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Beaumont, TX US |
| Joe Savery | L | L | November 4, 1985 | 6'3" | 235 | Houston, TX US |
| Nate Schierholtz | L | R | February 15, 1984 | 6'2" | 215 | Reno, NV US |
| Michael Schwimer | R | R | February 19, 1986 | 6'8" | 240 | Fairfax, VA 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 |
| Steve Susdorf | L | L | March 28, 1986 | 6'1" | 195 | Valencia, CA US |
| Rich Thompson | L | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Reading, PA US |
| Joe Thurston | L | R | September 29, 1979 | 5'11" | 225 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Chase Utley | L | R | December 17, 1978 | 6'1" | 195 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Raúl Valdés | L | L | November 27, 1977 | 5'11" | 190 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Sebastian Valle | R | R | July 24, 1990 | 6'1" | 215 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Matt Wright | R | R | March 13, 1982 | 6'4" | 270 | Waco, TX 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.
