2005 Norwich Navigators Roster
Team Record: 71-71
Finished 3rd in the EL's North Division
Manager: Dave Machemer (71-71)
Affiliation: San Francisco Giants
Location: Norwich, Connecticut
Ballpark: Senator Thomas J. Dodd Stadium
Attendance: 170,686, Avg. 2,548 in 67 home dates
The Norwich Navigators of the Eastern League ended the 2005 season with a record of 71 wins and 71 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Navigators scored 615 runs and surrendered 614 runs. Daniel Ortmeier paced Norwich with 20 home runs and accounted for 79 RBI. Carlos Valderrama topped all regular batters by connecting at a .294 clip. Brian Mazone led the squad with 11 wins, while Chris Begg recorded a 3.07 ERA, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Members of the 2005 Norwich Navigators who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were David Aardsma, Jeremy Accardo, Eliézer Alfonzo, Brian Burres, Brian Buscher, Scott Chiasson, Kevin Frandsen, Steve Holm, Justin Knoedler, Fred Lewis, Trey Lunsford, Pat Misch, Daniel Ortmeier, Matt Palmer, Guillermo Rodríguez, Billy Sadler, Alfredo Simón, Erick Threets, Carlos Valderrama, Merkin Valdez and Brian Wilson.
Dave Machemer 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 |
| Eliézer Alfonzo | R | R | February 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 220 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Luke Anderson | R | R | April 9, 1978 | 6'5" | 210 | Gardnerville, NV US |
| Jamie Athas | L | R | October 14, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Holyoke, MA US |
| Chris Begg | R | R | September 12, 1979 | 6'4" | 195 | Uxbridge, ON CA |
| Julian Benavidez | R | R | April 14, 1982 | 6'2" | 218 | Oakland, CA US |
| Brian Burres | L | L | April 8, 1981 | 6'1" | 175 | Oregon City, OR US |
| Brian Buscher | L | R | April 18, 1981 | 6'0" | 200 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Scott Chiasson | R | R | August 14, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Norwich, CT US |
| Julio Cordido | R | R | July 30, 1980 | 6'1" | 220 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Chris Curry | R | R | November 17, 1977 | 6'1" | 203 | Little Rock, AR US |
| Kevin Frandsen | R | R | May 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | San Jose, CA US |
| James Garcia | R | R | February 3, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Torrance, CA US |
| Steve Holm | R | R | October 21, 1979 | 6'0" | 205 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Tim Hutting | R | R | October 29, 1981 | 6'0" | 190 | Valencia, CA US |
| Justin Knoedler | R | R | July 17, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Springfield, IL US |
| A. J. LaBarbera | R | R | March 17, 1980 | 5'10" | 190 | Whittier, CA US |
| Fred Lewis | L | R | December 9, 1980 | 6'2" | 205 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Trey Lunsford | R | R | May 25, 1979 | 6'1" | 195 | Odessa, TX US |
| Brian Mazone | L | L | July 26, 1976 | 6'2" | 220 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Arnoldo Mercado | R | R | December 28, 1981 | 6'3" | 210 | Mexico, Distrito Federal MX |
| Pat Misch | R | L | August 18, 1981 | 6'2" | 195 | Northbrook, IL US |
| Oscar Montero | R | R | May 9, 1978 | 6'4" | 210 | , Bolivar VE |
| Alberto Montes | R | R | December 11, 1979 | 6'2" | 198 | El Paso, TX US |
| Anthony Moreno | R | R | May 4, 1983 | 5'11" | 198 | Tempe, AZ US |
| Daniel Ortmeier | S | L | May 11, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Matt Palmer | R | R | March 21, 1979 | 6'2" | 235 | Memphis, TN US |
| Anthony Pannone | R | R | July 7, 1981 | 6'3" | 212 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Guillermo Rodríguez | R | R | May 15, 1978 | 5'11" | 230 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Billy Sadler | R | R | September 21, 1981 | 6'0" | 190 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Alfredo Simón | R | R | May 8, 1981 | 6'6" | 265 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Seung Song | R | R | June 29, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | Pusan, KR |
| Erick Threets | L | L | November 4, 1981 | 6'5" | 240 | Hayward, CA US |
| Dan Trumble | R | R | September 29, 1979 | 6'2" | 219 | Nampa, ID US |
| Carlos Valderrama | R | R | November 30, 1977 | 6'0" | 180 | Bachaquero, Zulia VE |
| Merkin Valdez | R | R | November 5, 1981 | 6'3" | 235 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Brad Vericker | L | L | May 8, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Tyler Von Schell | R | R | July 7, 1979 | 6'3" | 230 | Santa Rosa, CA US |
| Mitch Walk | L | L | April 7, 1978 | 6'2" | 199 | Urbana, IL US |
| Randy Walter | R | R | April 14, 1981 | 6'1" | 212 | Lewiston, MT US |
| Brian Wilson | R | R | March 16, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | Londonderry, NH 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.
