2005 Reading Phillies Roster
Team Record: 69-73
Finished 4th in the EL's South Division
Manager: Steve Swisher (69-73)
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: First Energy Stadium
Attendance: 469,105, Avg. 6,702 in 70 home dates
The Reading Phillies of the Eastern League ended the 2005 season with a record of 69 wins and 73 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Phillies scored 614 runs and gave up 609 runs. Randy Ruiz led Reading with 27 home runs, while Jim Deschaine, Chris Roberson and Juan Richardson each walloped 15 or more as well. Randy Ruiz drove in 89 runs. Chris Roberson paced hitters with significant playing time by hitting .311. Allen Davis topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 3.64 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 2005 Reading Phillies who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Juan Sosa, J. A. Happ, Cole Hamels, Alex Prieto, Randy Ruiz, Tim Worrell, Geoff Geary, Mike Smith, Michael Bourn, Brady Raggio, Chris Roberson, Yoel Hernández and Edwin Moreno.
Steve Swisher served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Barthelemy | L | R | May 19, 1980 | 6'3" | 225 | Miami, FL US |
| Greg Bauer | R | R | November 30, 1977 | 6'2" | 206 | Joliet, IL US |
| Michael Bourn | L | R | December 27, 1982 | 5'11" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Omar Bramasco | R | R | October 28, 1981 | 6'0" | 180 | Orange County, CA US |
| Keith Bucktrot | L | R | November 27, 1980 | 6'2" | 220 | Claremore, OK US |
| Erick Burke | L | L | August 14, 1977 | 6'4" | 230 | Waco, TX US |
| Francisco Butto | R | R | May 11, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | Maturin, Monagas VE |
| Ryan Cameron | R | R | September 13, 1977 | 6'1" | 175 | North Adams, MA US |
| John Castellano | R | R | September 8, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | North Babylon, NY US |
| Carlos Chantres | R | R | April 1, 1976 | 6'3" | 190 | Miami, FL US |
| Chico Cortez | S | R | December 15, 1980 | 6'1" | 215 | Upland, CA US |
| Allen Davis | L | L | October 1, 1975 | 6'4" | 220 | Dallas, TX US |
| Jim Deschaine | R | R | September 18, 1977 | 6'0" | 220 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Phil Devey | L | L | May 31, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | St. Jerome, QC CA |
| Sean Fesh | L | L | November 3, 1972 | 6'2" | 185 | Danbury, CT US |
| Ryan Fleming | L | L | February 11, 1976 | 5'9" | 177 | Franklin County, OH US |
| Geoff Geary | R | R | August 26, 1976 | 6'0" | 180 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Danny Gonzalez | S | R | November 20, 1981 | 6'0" | 185 | San Juan, PR |
| Tim Gradoville | R | R | January 30, 1980 | 6'3" | 195 | Mechanicsburg, PA US |
| Nate Grindell | R | R | April 9, 1977 | 6'1" | 180 | Columbus, OH US |
| Cole Hamels | L | L | December 27, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| J. A. Happ | L | L | October 19, 1982 | 6'5" | 205 | Peru, IL US |
| Yoel Hernández | R | R | April 15, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Ciudad Bolivar, Bolivar VE |
| Brian Hitchcox | L | R | July 21, 1978 | 5'11" | 180 | Crossville, TN US |
| Ryan Hutchison | R | R | August 9, 1978 | 6'0" | 205 | Vincennes, IN US |
| Seung Hak Lee | R | R | June 2, 1979 | 6'4" | 225 | Namhae-Gun, KR |
| Carlos Leon | S | R | August 31, 1979 | 5'10" | 181 | Cabimas, Zulia VE |
| Mike Lombardi | S | R | December 14, 1981 | 6'1" | 210 | Port Jefferson, NY US |
| Josue Matos | R | R | March 15, 1978 | 6'4" | 190 | Mayaguez, PR |
| Jesus Merchan | R | R | March 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Travis Minix | R | R | August 8, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Knox, IN US |
| Edwin Moreno | R | R | July 30, 1980 | 6'1" | 195 | El Mojan, Zulia VE |
| Kyle Parcus | L | L | October 7, 1981 | 6'2" | 190 | Temple, TX US |
| Trent Pratt | S | R | August 25, 1979 | 6'2" | 210 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Alex Prieto | R | R | June 19, 1976 | 5'10" | 200 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Brady Raggio | R | R | September 17, 1972 | 6'4" | 210 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Juan Richardson | R | R | January 27, 1979 | 5'11" | 215 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Chris Roberson | S | R | August 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 180 | Oakland, CA US |
| Chris Rojas | R | R | March 30, 1977 | 6'2" | 189 | Queens, NY US |
| Randy Ruiz | R | R | October 19, 1977 | 6'3" | 250 | Bronx, NY US |
| Adam Shafer | L | R | February 1, 1979 | 6'5" | 250 | Moscow Mills, MO US |
| Mike Smith | R | R | September 19, 1977 | 5'11" | 205 | Norwood, MA US |
| Juan Sosa | R | R | August 19, 1975 | 6'1" | 175 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte DO |
| Matt Sweeney | R | R | February 25, 1983 | 6'2" | 195 | Trenton, NJ US |
| Travis Thompson | R | R | July 3, 1977 | 6'5" | 225 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Felix Villegas | R | R | August 8, 1978 | 6'2" | 220 | Chicago, IL US |
| Jeff Wilson | R | L | May 30, 1976 | 6'2" | 206 | Columbia, SC US |
| Tim Worrell | R | R | July 5, 1967 | 6'4" | 210 | Pasadena, CA 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.
