2005 Mesa Solar Sox Roster
Team Record: 15-17
Finished 5th in the AZFL's American Division
Manager: Luis Rivera (15-17)
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Ballpark: HoHoKam Park
The Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League ended the 2005 season with a record of 15 wins and 17 losses, finishing fifth in the league's American Division.
The Solar Sox scored 192 runs and gave up 189 runs. Kevin Howard led all regular hitters by hitting .409, while Humberto Sánchez earned a 2.16 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2005 Mesa Solar Sox who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Eric Patterson, Ryan Garko, Chris Denorfia, Adam Peterson, Jeremy Accardo, Mark Woodyard, Brian Burres, David Aardsma, Matt Murton, John Koronka, Don Kelly, Brian Wilson, Justin Knoedler, Allan Simpson, Buck Coats, Daniel Ortmeier, Humberto Sánchez, Ryan Hanigan, Kevin Frandsen, Luke Hudson, Joey Votto, Ángel Guzmán, Brian Slocum and Brad Snyder.
Luis Rivera served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Aardsma | R | R | December 27, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Denver, CO US |
| Jeremy Accardo | R | R | December 18, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Brian Burres | L | L | April 8, 1981 | 6'1" | 175 | Oregon City, OR US |
| Buck Coats | L | R | June 9, 1982 | 6'3" | 200 | Fort Benning, GA US |
| Beau Dannemiller | R | R | December 26, 1979 | 6'0" | 210 | Worcester, MA US |
| Chris Denorfia | R | R | July 15, 1980 | 6'0" | 195 | Bristol, CT US |
| David Espinosa | S | R | December 16, 1981 | 6'1" | 170 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Travis Foley | R | R | March 11, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | Louisville, KY US |
| Kevin Frandsen | R | R | May 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | San Jose, CA US |
| Ryan Garko | R | R | January 2, 1981 | 6'2" | 225 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Ángel Guzmán | R | R | December 14, 1981 | 6'3" | 190 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Dave Haehnel | L | L | July 21, 1982 | 6'4" | 200 | Cook, IL US |
| Ryan Hanigan | R | R | August 16, 1980 | 6'0" | 225 | Washington, DC US |
| Javi Herrera | R | R | January 8, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Hialeah, FL US |
| Kevin Howard | L | R | June 25, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Hinsdale, IL US |
| Luke Hudson | R | R | May 2, 1977 | 6'3" | 195 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Don Kelly | L | R | February 15, 1980 | 6'4" | 215 | Butler, PA US |
| Kody Kirkland | R | R | June 9, 1983 | 6'4" | 200 | Pocatello, ID US |
| Justin Knoedler | R | R | July 17, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Springfield, IL US |
| John Koronka | L | L | July 3, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Adam Miller | R | R | November 26, 1984 | 6'4" | 215 | Plano, TX US |
| Matt Murton | R | R | October 3, 1981 | 6'1" | 220 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Bubba Nelson | R | R | August 26, 1981 | 6'0" | 210 | Clinton, MD US |
| Daniel Ortmeier | S | L | May 11, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Pat Osborn | R | R | February 27, 1981 | 6'3" | 210 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Eric Patterson | L | R | April 8, 1983 | 6'0" | 170 | Tallahassee, FL US |
| Adam Peterson | R | R | May 18, 1979 | 6'3" | 220 | Savannah, GA US |
| Humberto Sánchez | R | R | May 28, 1983 | 6'6" | 270 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Allan Simpson | R | R | August 26, 1977 | 6'4" | 180 | Springfield, IL US |
| Brandon Sing | R | R | March 13, 1981 | 6'5" | 215 | Joliet, IL US |
| Brian Slocum | R | R | March 27, 1981 | 6'2" | 215 | New Rochelle, NY US |
| Brad Snyder | L | L | May 25, 1982 | 6'3" | 220 | Sandusky, OH US |
| Joey Votto | L | R | September 10, 1983 | 6'2" | 220 | Toronto, ON CA |
| Brian Wilson | R | R | March 16, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | Londonderry, NH US |
| Mark Woodyard | R | R | December 19, 1978 | 6'2" | 195 | Mobile, AL US |
