2001 Syracuse SkyChiefs Roster
Team Record: 71-73
Finished 3rd in the IL's North Division
Manager: Omar Malave (71-73)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Syracuse, New York
Ballpark: Alliance Bank Stadium
Attendance: 423,405, Avg. 6,136 in 69 home dates
The Syracuse SkyChiefs of the International League ended the 2001 season with a record of 71 wins and 73 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The SkyChiefs scored 690 runs and yielded 655 runs. Felipe López and Izzy Molina led Syracuse with 16 home runs apiece. Luis Lopez drove in 73 runs. Vernon Wells paced hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .281 clip. John Dillinger topped the squad with 11 wins, while Willie Banks recorded a 3.26 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Aaron Holbert, Butch Henry, Chris Woodward, John Frascatore, Chris Jones, Vernon Wells, Chris Latham, Scott Eyre, Rich Thompson, Bob File, Brian Hunter, Orlando Hudson, Brian Bowles, César Izturis, Steve Parris, Brian Simmons, Kevin Beirne, Felipe López, Willie Banks, Homer Bush, Jason Dickson, Pasqual Coco, Mark Hendrickson, Dewayne Wise, Deion Sanders, Roy Halladay, Pat Daneker, Brandon Lyon, Brad Cornett, Matt DeWitt, Cole Liniak, Andy Thompson, Scott Cassidy, Vinnie Chulk, Joe Lawrence, Izzy Molina, Ryan Freel and Luis Lopez were all players from the 2001 Syracuse SkyChiefs who played in the Majors during their careers.
Omar Malave served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Balfe | S | R | November 11, 1975 | 6'1" | 180 | Cornwall, NY US |
| Willie Banks | R | R | February 27, 1969 | 6'1" | 190 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Kevin Beirne | L | R | January 1, 1974 | 6'4" | 210 | Houston, TX US |
| Jason Bell | R | R | September 30, 1974 | 6'3" | 210 | Ocala, FL US |
| Dave Bleazard | R | R | March 7, 1974 | 6'0" | 185 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Brian Bowles | R | R | August 18, 1976 | 6'5" | 220 | Harbor City, CA US |
| Homer Bush | R | R | November 12, 1972 | 5'10" | 180 | East St. Louis, IL US |
| Shannon Carter | L | L | March 23, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | El Reno, OK US |
| Scott Cassidy | R | R | October 3, 1975 | 6'2" | 175 | Syracuse, NY US |
| Vinnie Chulk | R | R | December 19, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Miami, FL US |
| Pasqual Coco | R | R | September 8, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Mark Comolli | R | R | March 11, 1979 | 6'0" | 190 | Tillamook, OR US |
| Brad Cornett | R | R | February 4, 1969 | 6'3" | 190 | Lamesa, TX US |
| Pat Daneker | R | R | January 14, 1976 | 6'3" | 195 | Williamsport, PA US |
| Matt DeWitt | R | R | September 4, 1977 | 6'4" | 220 | San Bernardino, CA US |
| Jason Dickson | L | R | March 30, 1973 | 6'0" | 190 | London, ON CA |
| John Dillinger | R | R | August 28, 1973 | 6'5" | 240 | Connellsville, PA US |
| Rendy Espina | L | L | May 11, 1978 | 6'0" | 230 | Cabimas, Zulia VE |
| Scott Eyre | L | L | May 30, 1972 | 6'1" | 160 | Inglewood, CA US |
| Bob File | R | R | January 28, 1977 | 6'4" | 215 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Neomar Flores | R | R | March 12, 1982 | 6'2" | 180 | Guarenas, Miranda VE |
| John Frascatore | R | R | February 4, 1970 | 6'1" | 200 | Ozone Park, NY US |
| Ryan Freel | R | R | March 8, 1976 | 5'10" | 185 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Roy Halladay | R | R | May 14, 1977 | 6'6" | 225 | Denver, CO US |
| Garrick Haltiwanger | R | L | March 3, 1975 | 6'0" | 195 | Columbia, SC US |
| Mark Hendrickson | L | L | June 23, 1974 | 6'9" | 240 | Mount Vernon, WA US |
| Butch Henry | L | L | October 7, 1968 | 6'1" | 195 | El Paso, TX US |
| Aaron Holbert | R | R | January 9, 1973 | 6'0" | 160 | Torrance, CA US |
| Orlando Hudson | S | R | December 12, 1977 | 6'0" | 190 | Darlington, SC US |
| Brian Hunter | R | L | March 4, 1968 | 6'0" | 195 | Torrance, CA US |
| César Izturis | S | R | February 10, 1980 | 5'9" | 180 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Chris Jones | R | R | December 16, 1965 | 6'2" | 200 | Utica, NY US |
| Mike Kremblas | R | R | October 1, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | Columbus, OH US |
| Selwyn Langaigne | L | L | March 22, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Chris Latham | S | R | May 26, 1973 | 6'0" | 195 | Coeur d'Alene, ID US |
| Joe Lawrence | R | R | February 13, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Lake Charles, LA US |
| Cole Liniak | R | R | August 23, 1976 | 6'1" | 181 | Encinitas, CA US |
| Felipe López | S | R | May 12, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Bayamon, PR |
| Luis Lopez | R | R | October 5, 1973 | 6'0" | 205 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Brandon Lyon | R | R | August 10, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Casey Martinez | R | R | August 31, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Matt McClellan | R | R | August 13, 1976 | 6'7" | 220 | Toledo, OH US |
| Izzy Molina | R | R | June 3, 1971 | 6'1" | 200 | New York, NY US |
| Steve Parris | R | R | December 17, 1967 | 6'0" | 190 | Joliet, IL US |
| Jerson Perez | R | R | January 20, 1976 | 5'10" | 180 | Duverge, DO |
| Tyler Renwick | R | R | August 12, 1978 | 6'4" | 206 | Surrey, BC CA |
| Deion Sanders | L | L | August 9, 1967 | 6'1" | 195 | Fort Myers, FL US |
| Brian Simmons | S | R | September 4, 1973 | 6'2" | 185 | Mount Lebanon, PA US |
| Andy Thompson | R | R | October 8, 1975 | 6'3" | 210 | Oconomowoc, WI US |
| Rich Thompson | L | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Reading, PA US |
| Santo Valdez | R | R | March 30, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Vernon Wells | R | R | December 8, 1978 | 6'1" | 230 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Dewayne Wise | L | L | February 24, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Columbia, SC US |
| Chris Woodward | R | R | June 27, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | Covina, 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.
