2009 New Orleans Zephyrs Roster
Team Record: 63-80
Finished 3rd in the PCL's South Division of the American Conference
Manager: Edwin Rodríguez (63-80)
Affiliation: Florida Marlins
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Ballpark: Zephyr Field
Attendance: 362,771, Avg. 5,258 in 69 home dates
The New Orleans Zephyrs of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2009 season with a record of 63 wins and 80 losses, finishing third in the league's South Division of the American Conference.
The Zephyrs plated 648 runs and allowed 690 runs. John Lindsey paced New Orleans with 19 home runs, while Jai Miller and Gaby Sánchez walloped 15 or more as well. John Lindsey drove in 83 runs. John Raynor led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .257 clip. Willie Collazo topped the team with 9 wins and a team-best 3.71 earned run average, leading regular hurlers.
Members of the 2009 New Orleans Zephyrs who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jai Miller, Brett Hayes, Jay Buente, Brett Carroll, Renyel Pinto, Dave Davidson, Willie Collazo, Dave Matranga, Justin Knoedler, Tim Wood, Hayden Penn, Mike Wood, John Koronka, Matt DeSalvo, Brian Sanches, Andy González, Nate Field, Jason Standridge, John Raynor, Rick van den Hurk, Gaby Sánchez, Carlos Martínez, Andrew Miller, John Lindsey, Chris Volstad, Ricky Nolasco, Levale Speigner, Mike Ryan, Gary Glover, Clay Hensley, Brad Davis, Daniel Barone, Travis Dawkins, Burke Badenhop, Brian Lawrence, Alejandro De Aza, Cameron Maybin, Ryan Tucker, Luis Ayala, Chris Coghlan and Brett Sinkbeil.
Edwin Rodríguez served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ayala | R | R | January 12, 1978 | 6'2" | 205 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Burke Badenhop | R | R | February 8, 1983 | 6'5" | 205 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Daniel Barone | R | R | April 24, 1983 | 6'2" | 185 | San Jose, CA US |
| A. J. Battisto | R | R | September 30, 1983 | 6'0" | 193 | Pottstown, PA US |
| Jay Buente | R | R | September 28, 1983 | 6'2" | 185 | Evansville, IN US |
| Brett Carroll | R | R | October 3, 1982 | 5'11" | 210 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Chris Coghlan | L | R | June 18, 1985 | 6'0" | 195 | Rockville, MD US |
| Willie Collazo | L | L | November 7, 1979 | 5'8" | 180 | Carolina, PR |
| Matt Craig | S | R | April 16, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Dallas, TX US |
| Dave Davidson | L | L | April 23, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | Richmond Hill, ON CA |
| Brad Davis | R | R | December 29, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | San Diego, CA US |
| Travis Dawkins | R | R | May 12, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Newberry, SC US |
| Alejandro De Aza | L | L | April 11, 1984 | 6'0" | 195 | Guaymate, La Romana DO |
| Matt DeSalvo | R | R | September 11, 1980 | 6'0" | 180 | New Castle, PA US |
| Nate Field | R | R | December 11, 1975 | 6'2" | 185 | Denver, CO US |
| Willie Glen | R | R | October 30, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Gary Glover | R | R | December 3, 1976 | 6'5" | 200 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Andy González | R | R | December 15, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Kyle Gunderson | R | R | January 31, 1985 | 6'3" | 215 | Houston, TX US |
| Brett Harker | R | R | July 9, 1984 | 6'3" | 185 | Fountain Inn, SC US |
| Brett Hayes | R | R | February 13, 1984 | 6'1" | 210 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Clay Hensley | R | R | August 31, 1979 | 5'11" | 190 | Tomball, TX US |
| Andy Jenkins | R | R | July 23, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | Salem, OR US |
| Ryan Klosterman | R | R | May 28, 1982 | 5'11" | 190 | Eau Claire, WI 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 |
| Brian Lawrence | R | R | May 14, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Collins, CO US |
| John Lindsey | R | R | January 30, 1977 | 6'2" | 255 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Carlos Martínez | R | R | May 26, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Villa Vasquez, Monte Cristi DO |
| Dave Matranga | R | R | January 8, 1977 | 6'0" | 170 | Orange, CA US |
| Cameron Maybin | R | R | April 4, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Asheville, NC US |
| Manny Mayorson | R | R | March 10, 1983 | 5'9" | 195 | Higuey, La Altagracia DO |
| Andrew Miller | L | L | May 21, 1985 | 6'7" | 205 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Jai Miller | R | R | January 17, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | Auburn, AL US |
| Lee Mitchell | R | R | April 21, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Cartersville, GA US |
| Chris Mobley | R | R | August 16, 1983 | 5'11" | 170 | Hickory, NC US |
| Ricky Nolasco | R | R | December 13, 1982 | 6'2" | 235 | Corona, CA US |
| Emilio Ontiveros | R | R | January 2, 1985 | 5'11" | 170 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Hayden Penn | R | R | October 13, 1984 | 6'3" | 200 | La Jolla, CA US |
| Renyel Pinto | L | L | July 8, 1982 | 6'4" | 280 | Cupira, Miranda VE |
| John Purdom | R | R | May 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 230 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| John Raynor | R | R | January 4, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | Memphis, TN US |
| Mike Ryan | L | R | July 6, 1977 | 5'10" | 182 | Indiana, PA US |
| Brian Sanches | R | R | August 8, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Beaumont, TX US |
| Gaby Sánchez | R | R | September 2, 1983 | 6'1" | 235 | Miami, FL US |
| Jarrett Santos | R | R | August 18, 1981 | 6'4" | 215 | Visalia, CA US |
| Brett Sinkbeil | R | R | December 26, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Levale Speigner | R | R | September 24, 1980 | 5'11" | 175 | Thomasville, GA US |
| Jason Standridge | R | R | November 9, 1978 | 6'3" | 240 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Brad Stone | R | R | May 20, 1984 | 6'3" | 190 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Dallas Trahern | R | R | November 29, 1985 | 6'3" | 235 | Liberal, KS US |
| Ryan Tucker | R | R | December 6, 1986 | 6'1" | 215 | Burbank, CA US |
| Rick van den Hurk | R | R | May 22, 1985 | 6'5" | 215 | Eindhoven, NL |
| Carlos Vasquez | L | L | December 6, 1982 | 6'3" | 230 | Sucre, VE |
| Chris Volstad | R | R | September 23, 1986 | 6'8" | 235 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL US |
| Neil Wilson | R | R | December 7, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | Covington, KY US |
| Mike Wood | R | R | April 26, 1980 | 6'3" | 190 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Tim Wood | R | R | November 16, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Tucson, AZ 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.
