2003 Syracuse SkyChiefs Roster
Team Record: 62-79
Finished 6th in the IL's North Division
Manager: Omar Malave (62-79)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Syracuse, New York
Ballpark: Alliance Bank Stadium
Attendance: 356,303, Avg. 5,399 in 66 home dates
The Syracuse SkyChiefs of the International League ended the 2003 season with a record of 62 wins and 79 losses, finishing sixth in the league's North Division.
The SkyChiefs plated 598 runs and yielded 675 runs, most in the league. Tony Zuniga paced Syracuse with 12 home runs Gary Burnham drove in 51 runs. Vinnie Chulk and Mike Smith topped the team with 8 wins each, while Josh Towers recorded a 3.34 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Vinnie Chulk, Jayson Werth, Cliff Politte, Scott Cassidy, Scott Wiggins, Josh Phelps, Mike Moriarty, Dan Reichert, Mike Smith, Glenn Williams, Dewayne Wise, Jeff Tam, Tim Young, Mark Hendrickson, John Wasdin, Dave Gassner, Simon Pond, Bruce Aven, Josh Towers, Bob File, Mike Colangelo, Gabe Gross, Shannon Stewart, Jason Kershner, Rich Thompson, Kevin Frederick, Reed Johnson, Brian Bowles, Howie Clark, Eric Hinske, Kevin Cash, Rob Ryan, Doug Linton, Cory Lidle, Dave Berg, Ken Huckaby, Corey Thurman, Pete Walker and Juan Peña were all players from the 2003 Syracuse SkyChiefs who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Omar Malave served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Abbott | R | R | October 19, 1977 | 6'4" | 230 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Jimmy Alvarez | S | R | October 4, 1977 | 5'10" | 160 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jason Arnold | R | R | May 2, 1979 | 6'3" | 210 | Melbourne, FL US |
| Bruce Aven | R | R | March 4, 1972 | 5'9" | 180 | Orange, TX US |
| Chris Baker | R | R | August 24, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | Burbank, CA US |
| Dave Berg | R | R | September 3, 1970 | 5'11" | 185 | Roseville, CA US |
| Brian Bowles | R | R | August 18, 1976 | 6'5" | 220 | Harbor City, CA US |
| Gary Burnham | L | L | October 13, 1974 | 5'11" | 219 | Hartford, CT US |
| Kevin Cash | R | R | December 6, 1977 | 6'0" | 200 | Tampa, FL US |
| Scott Cassidy | R | R | October 3, 1975 | 6'2" | 175 | Syracuse, NY US |
| Paul Chiaffredo | R | R | May 30, 1976 | 6'2" | 210 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Vinnie Chulk | R | R | December 19, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Miami, FL US |
| Howie Clark | L | R | February 13, 1974 | 5'10" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Mike Colangelo | R | R | October 22, 1976 | 6'1" | 185 | Teaneck, NJ US |
| Scott Dragicevich | R | R | June 28, 1980 | 6'3" | 205 | Newbury Park, CA US |
| Shawn Fagan | R | R | March 2, 1978 | 5'11" | 200 | Syosset, NY US |
| Bob File | R | R | January 28, 1977 | 6'4" | 215 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Kevin Frederick | L | R | November 4, 1976 | 6'1" | 215 | Evanston, IL US |
| Mike Galloway | R | R | May 9, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | St. Thomas, ON CA |
| Dave Gassner | R | L | December 14, 1978 | 6'2" | 190 | Hortonville, WI US |
| Gabe Gross | L | R | October 21, 1979 | 6'3" | 200 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Mark Hendrickson | L | L | June 23, 1974 | 6'9" | 240 | Mount Vernon, WA US |
| Eric Hinske | L | R | August 5, 1977 | 6'2" | 235 | Menasha, WI US |
| Ken Huckaby | R | R | January 27, 1971 | 6'1" | 205 | San Leandro, CA US |
| Reed Johnson | R | R | December 8, 1976 | 5'10" | 185 | Riverside, CA US |
| Kurt Keene | R | R | August 22, 1977 | 6'0" | 190 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Jason Kershner | L | L | December 19, 1976 | 6'2" | 165 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Jarrod Kingrey | R | R | August 23, 1976 | 6'1" | 200 | Columbus, GA US |
| Cory Lidle | R | R | March 22, 1972 | 5'11" | 175 | Hollywood, CA US |
| Doug Linton | R | R | February 9, 1965 | 6'1" | 185 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Mike Moriarty | R | R | March 8, 1974 | 6'0" | 195 | Camden, NJ US |
| Brian Patrick | S | R | November 29, 1980 | 5'10" | 185 | Galveston, TX US |
| Juan Peña | R | R | June 27, 1977 | 6'5" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Josh Phelps | R | R | May 12, 1978 | 6'3" | 225 | Anchorage, AK US |
| Cliff Politte | R | R | February 27, 1974 | 5'11" | 185 | Kirkwood, MO US |
| Simon Pond | L | R | October 27, 1976 | 6'1" | 190 | North Vancouver, BC CA |
| Dan Reichert | R | R | July 12, 1976 | 6'3" | 175 | Monterey, CA US |
| Rob Ryan | L | L | June 24, 1973 | 5'11" | 190 | Havre, MT US |
| John Schneider | R | R | February 14, 1980 | 6'3" | 250 | Princeton, NJ US |
| Jorge Sequea | S | R | October 1, 1980 | 5'10" | 160 | Anaco, Anzoategui VE |
| Mike Smith | R | R | September 19, 1977 | 5'11" | 205 | Norwood, MA US |
| Shannon Stewart | R | R | February 25, 1974 | 6'0" | 175 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Jeff Tam | R | R | August 19, 1970 | 6'1" | 202 | Fullerton, CA US |
| Evan Thomas | R | R | June 14, 1974 | 5'10" | 170 | Miami, FL US |
| Rich Thompson | L | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Reading, PA US |
| Corey Thurman | R | R | November 5, 1978 | 6'2" | 235 | Augusta, GA US |
| Josh Towers | R | R | February 26, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | Port Hueneme, CA US |
| Jose Umbria | R | R | January 20, 1978 | 6'1" | 215 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Pete Walker | R | R | April 8, 1969 | 6'2" | 195 | Beverly, MA US |
| John Wasdin | R | R | August 5, 1972 | 6'2" | 190 | Fort Belvoir, VA US |
| Jayson Werth | R | R | May 20, 1979 | 6'5" | 235 | Springfield, IL US |
| Scott Wiggins | L | L | March 24, 1976 | 6'3" | 205 | Fort Thomas, KY US |
| Glenn Williams | S | R | July 18, 1977 | 6'2" | 195 | Gosford, New South Wales AU |
| Dewayne Wise | L | L | February 24, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Columbia, SC US |
| Tim Young | L | L | October 15, 1973 | 5'9" | 170 | Gulfport, MS US |
| Tony Zuniga | R | R | January 13, 1975 | 6'0" | 205 | 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.
