2006 Peoria Chiefs Roster
Team Record: 75-64
Finished 3rd in the MWL's West Division
Manager: Jody Davis (75-64)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Ballpark: Dozer Park
Attendance: 235,031, Avg. 3,406 in 69 home dates
Playoffs - Beloit Snappers 2 games, Peoria Chiefs 1
The Peoria Chiefs of the Midwest League ended the 2006 season with a record of 75 wins and 64 losses, finishing third in the league's West Division.
The Chiefs scored 564 runs and conceded 567 runs. Ryan Norwood led Peoria with 15 home runs and drove in 69 runs, while leading hitters with significant playing time with a .307 average. Mitch Atkins topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 2.41 ERA, tops among regular hurlers.
Members of the 2006 Peoria Chiefs who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Mark Prior, Blake Parker, Kerry Wood, Scott Williamson, Robinson Chirinos, Wade Miller, Donnie Veal, Jeff Samardzija, Mitch Atkins and Blake Lalli.
Jody Davis served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Atkins | R | R | October 1, 1985 | 6'4" | 225 | Browns Summit, NC US |
| Matt Avery | R | R | September 7, 1983 | 6'6" | 230 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Mike Billek | R | R | March 4, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Todd Blackford | L | R | June 10, 1985 | 6'4" | 205 | Warsaw, IN US |
| Ed Campusano | L | L | July 14, 1982 | 6'4" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Marco Carrillo | R | R | February 1, 1987 | 5'11" | 215 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Yusuf Carter | S | R | February 6, 1985 | 6'2" | 205 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Robinson Chirinos | R | R | June 5, 1984 | 6'1" | 210 | Punto Fijo, Falcon VE |
| Matt Ciaramella | S | L | October 25, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Bremerton, WA US |
| Kevin Collins | L | L | May 6, 1981 | 6'2" | 200 | Tampa, FL US |
| Johnny Defendis | L | R | March 12, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | New York, NY US |
| Jesse Estrada | R | R | October 27, 1983 | 6'8" | 260 | El Paso, TX US |
| Roger Evenson | R | R | August 18, 1983 | 6'4" | 235 | Boise, ID US |
| Alberto Garcia | R | R | June 5, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Davy Gregg | L | R | May 31, 1983 | 6'1" | 175 | Florence, SC US |
| Valerio Heredia | S | R | March 14, 1986 | 5'10" | 150 | Barahona, Barahona DO |
| Fabian Jimenez Angulo | L | L | August 27, 1986 | 6'2" | 187 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Dylan Johnston | L | R | March 25, 1987 | 6'0" | 180 | Chandler, AZ US |
| Scott Koerber | L | L | September 30, 1982 | 6'4" | 215 | Trenton, MI US |
| Blake Lalli | L | R | May 12, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Tim Layden | L | L | December 22, 1982 | 6'2" | 180 | New York, NY US |
| Ryan Lilly | R | R | December 15, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Ryne Malone | L | R | January 6, 1985 | 5'11" | 180 | Clinton, IA US |
| Wade Miller | R | R | September 13, 1976 | 6'2" | 185 | Reading, PA US |
| Justin Morgan | R | R | February 1, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Gonzales, LA US |
| Jonathan Mota | R | R | June 1, 1987 | 6'0" | 200 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Jon Mueller | R | R | May 12, 1984 | 6'4" | 180 | La Crosse, WI US |
| Jake Muyco | R | R | September 16, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | Richland, WA US |
| Ryan Norwood | R | L | February 18, 1983 | 6'4" | 220 | Lynn, MA US |
| Blake Parker | R | R | June 19, 1985 | 6'3" | 225 | Fayetteville, AR US |
| Mike Phelps | R | R | May 26, 1984 | 6'4" | 190 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Nate Price | L | L | March 26, 1984 | 6'2" | 195 | Battle Creek, MI US |
| Mark Prior | R | R | September 7, 1980 | 6'5" | 230 | San Diego, CA US |
| Justin Rayborn | R | R | November 29, 1982 | 6'5" | 210 | Pascagoula, MS US |
| Mark Reed | L | R | April 13, 1986 | 5'11" | 180 | Upland, CA US |
| Kyle Reynolds | L | R | September 1, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Luis Rivera | R | R | January 25, 1984 | 6'1" | 190 | Carolina, PR |
| Jeff Samardzija | R | R | January 23, 1985 | 6'5" | 240 | Merrillville, IN US |
| Joel Santo | R | R | June 4, 1984 | 6'3" | 194 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Roberto Sotolongo | R | R | August 18, 1982 | 6'4" | 200 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Brandon Taylor | R | R | July 26, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Kennewick, WA US |
| Scott Taylor | R | R | December 28, 1986 | 6'3" | 240 | Charleston, WV US |
| Jeff Teasley | R | R | May 9, 1983 | 6'8" | 250 | San Diego, CA US |
| Francisco Tirado | S | R | July 30, 1987 | 6'2" | 185 | Manati, PR |
| Jesus Valdez | R | R | November 2, 1984 | 6'2" | 170 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Donnie Veal | L | L | September 18, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Jackson, MS US |
| Matt Weber | R | R | May 5, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | Yuma, AZ US |
| Jake Whitesides | L | R | June 23, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | Columbia, MO US |
| Olin Wick | S | R | May 6, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Seattle, WA US |
| Scott Williamson | R | R | February 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Polk, LA US |
| Kerry Wood | R | R | June 16, 1977 | 6'5" | 210 | Irving, TX US |
| Jesus Yepez | L | L | April 15, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
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.
