2004 New Orleans Zephyrs Roster
Team Record: 66-78
Finished 3rd in the PCL's East Division of the American Conference
Manager: Chris Maloney (66-78)
Affiliation: Houston Astros
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Ballpark: Zephyr Field
Attendance: 324,324, Avg. 4,769 in 68 home dates
The New Orleans Zephyrs of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2004 season with a record of 66 wins and 78 losses, finishing third in the league's East Division of the American Conference.
The Zephyrs scored 665 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 732 runs. Mike Coolbaugh and Phil Hiatt each. walloped 30 home runs for New Orleans, while Chris Burke swatted 15 or more, too. Mike Coolbaugh accounted for 82 RBI. Jason Alfaro led batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .325 clip. Carlos Hernández topped the team with 9 wins and a team-best 3.61 ERA, tops among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Jared Fernández, Rob Ryan, Brandon Backe, Emil Brown, Bobby Chouinard, Phil Hiatt, Ryan Thompson, Tony Fiore, John Buck, Mike Gallo, Carlos Hernández, Eric Bruntlett, Reggie Harris, Chad Qualls, Kirk Bullinger, Taylor Buchholz, Russ Springer, Jeremy Griffiths, Ricky Stone, Mike Coolbaugh, Kirk Saarloos, Chris Burke, Tim Redding, Chris Tremie, Brandon Duckworth, Philip Barzilla and Jason Alfaro were all players from the 2004 New Orleans Zephyrs who played in the Majors during their careers.
Chris Maloney served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Alfaro | R | R | November 29, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Shaun Babula | S | L | May 21, 1977 | 5'11" | 183 | Mount Holly, NJ US |
| Brandon Backe | R | R | April 5, 1978 | 6'0" | 182 | Galveston, TX US |
| Philip Barzilla | L | L | January 25, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Heath Bost | R | R | October 13, 1974 | 6'3" | 205 | Sanford, NC US |
| Emil Brown | R | R | December 29, 1974 | 6'2" | 195 | Chicago, IL US |
| Eric Bruntlett | R | R | March 29, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Lafayette, IN US |
| Taylor Buchholz | R | R | October 13, 1981 | 6'3" | 220 | Lower Merion, PA US |
| John Buck | R | R | July 7, 1980 | 6'3" | 245 | Kemmerer, WY US |
| Kirk Bullinger | R | R | October 28, 1969 | 6'2" | 170 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Chris Burke | R | R | March 11, 1980 | 5'11" | 180 | Louisville, KY US |
| Bobby Chouinard | R | R | May 1, 1972 | 6'1" | 195 | Manila, PH |
| Mike Coolbaugh | R | R | June 5, 1972 | 6'1" | 185 | Binghamton, NY US |
| Brandon Duckworth | R | R | January 23, 1976 | 6'2" | 215 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Alex Eckelman | R | R | July 16, 1974 | 5'11" | 190 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Chris Enochs | R | R | October 11, 1975 | 6'2" | 210 | Weirton, WV US |
| Danny Fatheree | R | R | August 25, 1978 | 5'11" | 245 | Dallas, TX US |
| Jared Fernández | R | R | February 2, 1972 | 6'2" | 223 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Tony Fiore | R | R | October 12, 1971 | 6'4" | 210 | Oak Park, IL US |
| Mike Gallo | L | L | April 2, 1977 | 6'0" | 170 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Jeremy Griffiths | R | R | March 22, 1978 | 6'6" | 240 | Fairview, OH US |
| Reggie Harris | R | R | August 12, 1968 | 6'1" | 180 | Waynesboro, VA US |
| Carlos Hernández | L | L | April 22, 1980 | 5'11" | 205 | Guacara, Carabobo VE |
| Phil Hiatt | R | R | May 1, 1969 | 6'3" | 200 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Mike Hill | R | R | September 30, 1976 | 6'4" | 210 | Lawton, OK US |
| Royce Huffman | R | R | January 11, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | Houston, TX US |
| Kyle Logan | L | R | July 11, 1975 | 6'0" | 196 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Dax Norris | R | R | January 14, 1972 | 5'10" | 190 | La Grange, GA US |
| Scott Powell | R | R | August 26, 1978 | 6'3" | 200 | Holland, PA US |
| Chad Qualls | R | R | August 17, 1978 | 6'4" | 235 | Lomita, CA US |
| Tim Redding | R | R | February 12, 1978 | 5'11" | 230 | Rochester, NY US |
| Rob Ryan | L | L | June 24, 1973 | 5'11" | 190 | Havre, MT US |
| Kirk Saarloos | R | R | May 23, 1979 | 6'0" | 185 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Miguel Saladin | R | R | May 22, 1975 | 5'11" | 200 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Doug Sessions | R | R | September 28, 1976 | 6'1" | 210 | Charleston, SC US |
| Russ Springer | R | R | November 7, 1968 | 6'4" | 195 | Alexandria, LA US |
| Ryan Stegall | R | R | November 13, 1979 | 6'0" | 190 | North Kansas City, MO US |
| Ricky Stone | R | R | February 28, 1975 | 6'1" | 170 | Hamilton, OH US |
| Ryan Thompson | R | R | November 4, 1967 | 6'3" | 200 | Chestertown, MD US |
| Chris Tremie | R | R | October 17, 1969 | 6'0" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Tommy Whiteman | R | R | July 14, 1979 | 6'3" | 180 | Oklahoma City, OK 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.
