1999 Rockford Reds Roster
Team Record: 76-63
Finished 2nd in the MWL's Central Division
Manager: Mike Rojas (76-63)
Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Ballpark: Marinelli Stadium
Attendance: 63,705, Avg. 980 in 65 home dates
Playoffs - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 2 games, Rockford Reds 0
The Rockford Reds of the Midwest League ended the 1999 season with a record of 76 wins and 63 losses, finishing second in the league's Central Division.
The Reds scored 700 runs and allowed 690 runs. Eric Welsh led Rockford with 16 home runs Dewayne Wise drove in 81 runs. Antonio Pérez paced hitters with significant playing time with a .288 average. Dave Therneau topped the squad with 12 wins, while Robert Averette registered a 2.59 earned run average, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 1999 Rockford Reds who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Lance Davis, Austin Kearns, Adam Dunn, Scott Winchester, Mark Wohlers, Corky Miller, Dewayne Wise, Travis Dawkins, Antonio Pérez, Brandon Larson and Michael Neu.
Mike Rojas served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Altman | R | R | September 1, 1978 | 6'7" | 235 | Sumter, SC US |
| Robert Averette | R | R | September 30, 1976 | 6'2" | 195 | Sylacauga, AL US |
| Clint Brewer | R | R | November 22, 1978 | 6'4" | 195 | Purcell, OK US |
| Andy Burress | R | R | July 18, 1977 | 6'0" | 200 | McRae, GA US |
| Brian Conley | R | R | December 5, 1974 | 5'11" | 180 | Minot, ND US |
| Eric Cooper | R | R | September 5, 1977 | 6'4" | 225 | San Leandro, CA US |
| Lance Davis | R | L | September 1, 1976 | 6'0" | 170 | Winter Haven, FL US |
| Travis Dawkins | R | R | May 12, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Newberry, SC US |
| Bo Donaldson | R | R | October 10, 1974 | 6'0" | 200 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Adam Dunn | L | R | November 9, 1979 | 6'6" | 285 | Houston, TX US |
| Dawan Elliott | L | L | July 30, 1976 | 6'3" | 200 | Long Branch, NJ US |
| Nathan Gardner | R | R | September 10, 1974 | 5'11" | 195 | Ridgway, PA US |
| Scott Garrett | R | R | March 8, 1974 | 6'5" | 225 | Catawba, NC US |
| Joe Giuliano | R | R | January 1, 1976 | 6'2" | 190 | Hamilton, OH US |
| Tim Godfrey | S | R | August 26, 1977 | 6'2" | 185 | Ada, OK US |
| Brett Haring | R | L | February 7, 1975 | 5'11" | 180 | Midland, MI US |
| Terry Hayden | L | L | June 26, 1975 | 6'6" | 215 | Detroit, MI US |
| Austin Kearns | R | R | May 20, 1980 | 6'3" | 240 | Lexington, KY US |
| Scott Key | R | R | October 4, 1976 | 5'10" | 150 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Robbie Kison | R | R | May 11, 1977 | 5'10" | 155 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Matt Koziara | R | R | November 8, 1976 | 6'2" | 205 | Franklin, PA US |
| Brandon Larson | R | R | May 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 210 | San Angelo, TX US |
| Tony Lawrence | R | R | March 7, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | Monroe, LA US |
| Blane Layton | L | L | August 17, 1976 | 6'2" | 185 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Eric LeBlanc | L | R | July 6, 1973 | 6'0" | 195 | Newport, VT US |
| Ray Lovingood | L | L | April 8, 1978 | 6'6" | 200 | Cleveland, TN US |
| Jim Manias | L | L | October 21, 1974 | 6'4" | 190 | New York, NY US |
| Thad Markray | R | R | September 20, 1979 | 6'2" | 215 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Jim Matan | R | R | April 18, 1976 | 6'3" | 230 | Washington, DC US |
| Casey McEvoy | R | R | July 29, 1976 | 6'3" | 210 | Covington, KY US |
| Jake Meyer | R | R | January 7, 1975 | 6'1" | 195 | Torrance, CA US |
| Corky Miller | R | R | March 18, 1976 | 6'1" | 250 | Yucaipa, CA US |
| Michael Neu | S | R | March 9, 1978 | 5'10" | 190 | Napa, CA US |
| George Oleksik | R | R | April 19, 1974 | 6'4" | 210 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Antonio Pérez | R | R | January 26, 1980 | 5'11" | 170 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Corey Price | S | R | September 18, 1976 | 6'0" | 165 | Mount Pleasant, TX US |
| Fernando Rios | R | R | December 15, 1978 | 6'0" | 210 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Brian Rose | R | R | October 7, 1972 | 6'1" | 190 | Malone, NY US |
| Marcos Sanchez | S | R | September 25, 1974 | 6'0" | 190 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| D. J. Santiago | S | R | June 17, 1979 | 5'10" | 190 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Jacobo Sequea | R | R | August 31, 1981 | 6'1" | 220 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Chris Snusz | R | R | November 8, 1972 | 6'0" | 210 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Gabriel Soriano | R | R | June 19, 1976 | 6'2" | 184 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Randy Stegall | R | R | February 16, 1975 | 6'2" | 190 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Marc Suarez | R | R | January 18, 1976 | 6'4" | 235 | Miami, FL US |
| Dave Therneau | R | R | December 23, 1975 | 6'5" | 190 | Denton, TX US |
| A. D. Thorpe | S | R | June 19, 1977 | 5'11" | 160 | Durham, NC US |
| Manny Torres | R | R | May 27, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | Fajardo, PR |
| Eric Welsh | L | L | September 17, 1976 | 6'3" | 200 | Palos Heights, IL US |
| Johnny Whitesides | R | R | March 2, 1978 | 6'4" | 200 | Sarasota, FL US |
| Scott Winchester | R | R | April 20, 1973 | 6'2" | 210 | Midland, MI US |
| Dewayne Wise | L | L | February 24, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Columbia, SC US |
| Mark Wohlers | R | R | January 23, 1970 | 6'4" | 207 | Holyoke, MA US |
| Ryan Zeber | R | R | May 24, 1978 | 6'2" | 190 | Orange, 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.
