1972 Stockton Ports Roster
Team Record: 52-85
Finished 7th in the CL
Manager: Mike Stubbins (52-85)
Affiliation: California Angels
Location: Stockton, California
Ballpark: Billy Hebert Field
Attendance: 22,125, Avg. 323
The Stockton Ports of the California League ended the 1972 season with a record of 52 wins and 85 losses, finishing seventh in the CL.
The Ports plated 518 runs, worst in the circuit, and allowed 731 runs. Dan Briggs paced Stockton with 18 home runs, and John Balaz walloped 15 or more, too. Dan Briggs drove in 56 runs. Jerry Remy led all regular batters by hitting .265. Michael Browne topped the team with 8 wins, while Jim Officer recorded a 3.32 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Bob Allietta, John Balaz, Bruce Bochte, Dan Briggs, John Harrell, Chuck Hockenbery, Dave Machemer, Jerry Remy and Billy Smith were all players from the 1972 Stockton Ports who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Mike Stubbins served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Allietta | R | R | May 1, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | New Bedford, MA US |
| John Balaz | R | R | November 24, 1950 | 6'3" | 180 | Toronto, ON CA |
| Thomas Benedickt | L | L | June 20, 1949 | 5'11" | 175 | Fontana, CA US |
| Mark Block | R | R | October 4, 1953 | 6'0" | 203 | San Jose, CA US |
| Bruce Bochte | L | L | November 12, 1950 | 6'3" | 195 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Pete Bonfils | R | L | May 27, 1952 | 5'9" | 150 | Toronto, ON CA |
| Dan Briggs | L | L | November 18, 1952 | 6'0" | 180 | Scotia, CA US |
| Jeff Brock | R | R | September 23, 1950 | 6'4" | 195 | US, US |
| Michael Browne | L | R | June 23, 1952 | 6'4" | 210 | Peekskill, NY US |
| Johnny Clear | L | L | March 21, 1951 | 6'1" | 175 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Richard Cross | R | R | 5'8" | 165 | ||
| Greg Dehn | R | R | September 9, 1950 | 6'3" | 190 | Anoka, MN US |
| James Erautt | R | R | May 4, 1951 | 6'0" | 190 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Steve Fahsbender | L | L | March 2, 1950 | 6'0" | 180 | |
| Chuck Gibbon | S | L | September 26, 1953 | 6'0" | 175 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Gary Granville | R | R | May 7, 1950 | 6'1" | 175 | Inglewood, CA US |
| Robert Groth | L | R | January 20, 1948 | 5'9" | 157 | Fresno, CA US |
| John Harrell | R | R | November 27, 1947 | 6'2" | 190 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Chuck Hockenbery | S | R | December 15, 1950 | 6'1" | 195 | La Crosse, WI US |
| James Hogan | L | L | July 29, 1950 | 6'0" | 170 | |
| William John | L | L | April 24, 1951 | 6'1" | 180 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Pete Levin | L | L | April 16, 1950 | 6'1" | 185 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Dave Machemer | R | R | May 24, 1951 | 5'11" | 180 | St. Joseph, MI US |
| Laron Matlock | R | R | December 1, 1950 | 6'0" | 180 | Oxnard, CA US |
| John McCowan | S | R | February 16, 1948 | 5'9" | 169 | Venice, CA US |
| Mike Minster | R | R | May 11, 1948 | 6'3" | 200 | Chicago, IL US |
| Jim Officer | R | L | February 24, 1951 | 6'2" | 182 | Portland, OR US |
| Darroll Phillips | R | R | April 5, 1951 | 6'1" | 185 | Oakland, CA US |
| Jerry Remy | L | R | November 8, 1952 | 5'9" | 165 | Fall River, MA US |
| Ed Romager | R | R | November 20, 1952 | 6'1" | 180 | Birmingham, AL US |
| William Rothan | R | R | May 16, 1951 | 6'3" | 170 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Eric Shiffer | R | R | November 7, 1951 | 6'2" | 190 | Upton, MA US |
| Billy Smith | S | R | July 14, 1953 | 6'2" | 185 | Hodge, LA US |
| James Stafford | S | L | March 24, 1951 | 6'2" | 200 | |
| Richard Stumpp | L | R | October 18, 1951 | 6'3" | 191 | Meadville, PA US |
| Gary Talley | L | L | September 26, 1952 | 6'3" | 190 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Jim Uruburu | L | L | July 3, 1949 | 6'2" | 200 | San Pedro, 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.
