2006 Pirates Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 27-26
Finished 2nd in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Jeff Livesay (27-26)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
2006 Pirates StatisticsTeam Record: 27-26
Finished 2nd in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Jeff Livesay (27-26)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
The Pirates of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2006 season with a record of 27 wins and 26 losses, finishing second in the league's South Division.
The Pirates scored 233 runs and surrendered 214 runs. Justin Byler led all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .306 clip, while Dionis Rodriguez registered a 2.39 earned run average, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2006 Pirates who spent time in the Majors during their careers included John Van Benschoten, Brad Lincoln, Jonathan Albaladejo, Travis Chapman and Ryan Doumit.
Jeff Livesay served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Albaladejo | R | R | October 30, 1982 | 6'5" | 270 | San Juan, PR |
| Eric Alvarez | R | R | June 22, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | St. Petersburg, FL US |
| Victor Alvarez | S | R | June 17, 1983 | 5'11" | 185 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Justin Byler | R | R | August 12, 1985 | 6'1" | 235 | Warren, OH US |
| Yonelvy Canal | R | R | December 9, 1984 | 6'2" | 175 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Travis Chapman | R | R | June 5, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Jorge Charry | R | R | December 10, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Tajardo, PR |
| Matthew Clarkson | L | R | February 24, 1984 | 6'3" | 200 | Claremore, OK US |
| Jose De Los Santos | R | R | February 17, 1985 | 5'11" | 160 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Rafael De Los Santos | R | R | December 10, 1986 | 6'4" | 191 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ryan Doumit | S | R | April 3, 1981 | 6'1" | 220 | Moses Lake, WA US |
| Issael Gonzalez | R | R | August 16, 1986 | 5'11" | 175 | Sosua, Puerto Plata DO |
| Tom Hagan | L | R | September 22, 1983 | 6'2" | 195 | Charleston, SC US |
| Ryan Herbort | R | R | March 13, 1986 | 6'2" | 200 | Dalton, GA US |
| Bladimil Hernandez | R | R | February 4, 1984 | 6'1" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Brian Holliday | L | L | June 1, 1984 | 6'2" | 202 | Sewickley, PA US |
| Victor Igsema | R | R | November 16, 1985 | 6'2" | 172 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| A. J. Johnson | R | R | September 26, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | Mansfield, OH US |
| Blair Johnson | R | R | March 25, 1984 | 6'4" | 220 | Topeka, KS US |
| Jared Keel | R | R | August 3, 1984 | 6'1" | 190 | Panama City, FL US |
| Eric Krebs | R | R | May 16, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Houston, TX US |
| Albert Laboy | R | R | December 1, 1986 | 6'0" | 175 | Boynton Beach, FL US |
| Brad Lincoln | L | R | May 25, 1985 | 6'0" | 225 | Lake Jackson, TX US |
| Luis Lopez | R | R | July 22, 1985 | 6'1" | 145 | Maturin, Monagas VE |
| Enmanuel Marte | L | L | August 15, 1985 | 6'2" | 210 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Yoffri Martinez | R | R | December 17, 1985 | 6'4" | 210 | Caucagua, VE |
| Scott Massey | R | R | August 16, 1983 | 6'2" | 185 | Jackson, TN US |
| Austin McClune | R | R | November 15, 1987 | 6'2" | 175 | Little Rock, AR US |
| Matthew McCullen | R | R | January 22, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Goldsboro, NC US |
| Matt McSwain | R | R | August 15, 1985 | 6'1" | 197 | High Point, NC US |
| Juan Mesa | R | R | April 8, 1985 | 6'1" | 190 | Azua, Azua DO |
| David Munoz | S | R | December 28, 1984 | 6'2" | 177 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Francisco Ortiz | R | R | March 7, 1987 | 6'3" | 213 | San Juan, PR |
| Smelin Perez | S | R | August 26, 1985 | 5'10" | 150 | Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan DO |
| Eric Ridener | R | R | September 11, 1985 | 6'5" | 230 | Orlando, FL US |
| Daniel Rios | L | L | July 10, 1985 | 6'1" | 205 | Orange, CA US |
| Dionis Rodriguez | R | R | February 8, 1986 | 6'2" | 181 | Jicome, DO |
| Willman Roman | R | R | September 7, 1984 | 6'1" | 160 | San Felix, Bolivar VE |
| Josh Shortslef | R | L | February 1, 1982 | 6'4" | 250 | Oswego, NY US |
| Sergio Silva | R | R | December 22, 1981 | 6'4" | 210 | Ciudad Constitucion, Baja California Sur MX |
| Adam Simon | R | R | January 26, 1984 | 5'10" | 193 | Alhambra, CA US |
| Gregory Smith | L | L | February 20, 1984 | 6'0" | 205 | Weymouth, MA US |
| Euvi Solano | R | R | April 28, 1982 | 6'0" | 167 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Nicholas Stillwagon | R | R | November 21, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | Torrejon AFB, ES |
| John Van Benschoten | R | R | April 14, 1980 | 6'4" | 215 | San Diego, CA US |
| Malvin Vasquez | R | R | May 10, 1986 | 6'3" | 165 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| John Walk | R | R | September 12, 1982 | 6'0" | 215 | Newhall, CA US |
| Brandon Williams | R | R | September 6, 1984 | 6'6" | 230 | Huntington, WV US |
| Kent Wulf | S | R | April 26, 1985 | 5'11" | 175 | Lancaster, CA US |
