2001 Tulsa Drillers Roster
Team Record: 69-70
Finished 2nd in the TL's East Division
Manager: Paul Carey (69-70)
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Ballpark: Driller Stadium
Attendance: 314,973, Avg. 4,500 in 70 home dates
The Tulsa Drillers of the Texas League ended the 2001 season with a record of 69 wins and 70 losses, finishing second in the league's East Division.
The Drillers scored 650 runs and yielded 666 runs. Kevin Mench led Tulsa with 26 home runs, and Travis Hafner walloped 15 or more, too. Kevin Mench drove in 83 runs and topped all regular hitters by hitting .265. Colby Lewis paced the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 4.5 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2001 Tulsa Drillers who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Matt Beech, Joaquín Benoit, Hank Blalock, Tim Crabtree, Chad Curtis, Justin Duchscherer, Jayson Durocher, Dave Elder, Rusty Greer, Travis Hafner, Travis Hughes, Jason Jones, Gabe Kapler, Danny Kolb, Corey Lee, Colby Lewis, Kevin Mench, Juan Moreno, Aaron Myette, Darren Oliver, Andy Pratt, Erasmo Ramirez, Nick Regilio, Jason Romano and Randy Velarde.
Paul Carey served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Beech | L | L | January 20, 1972 | 6'2" | 190 | Oakland, CA US |
| Joaquín Benoit | R | R | July 26, 1977 | 6'4" | 250 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Harry Berrios | R | R | December 2, 1971 | 5'11" | 205 | Grand Rapids, MI US |
| Hank Blalock | L | R | November 21, 1980 | 6'1" | 192 | San Diego, CA US |
| Brett Cadiente | L | L | June 17, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Jason Camilli | R | R | October 18, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Derrick Cook | R | R | August 6, 1975 | 6'2" | 195 | Staunton, VA US |
| Tim Crabtree | R | R | October 13, 1969 | 6'4" | 205 | Jackson, MI US |
| Chad Curtis | R | R | November 6, 1968 | 5'10" | 175 | Marion, IN US |
| Justin Duchscherer | R | R | November 19, 1977 | 6'3" | 165 | Aberdeen, SD US |
| Jayson Durocher | R | R | August 18, 1974 | 6'3" | 195 | Hartford, CT US |
| Dave Elder | R | R | September 23, 1975 | 6'0" | 180 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Carlos Figueroa | L | L | October 5, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Javier Flores | R | R | December 20, 1975 | 6'0" | 185 | Santurce, PR |
| Osmani García | R | R | September 6, 1974 | 6'0" | 210 | Villa Clara, CU |
| Chris Garza | L | L | July 23, 1975 | 5'11" | 180 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Rusty Greer | L | L | January 21, 1969 | 6'0" | 190 | Fort Rucker, AL US |
| Leiby Guzman | R | R | September 27, 1975 | 6'5" | 190 | Hato del Media Abajo, DO |
| Travis Hafner | L | R | June 3, 1977 | 6'3" | 240 | Jamestown, ND US |
| Matt Halloran | R | R | March 3, 1978 | 6'2" | 185 | Milton, FL US |
| Travis Hughes | R | R | May 25, 1978 | 6'5" | 235 | Newton, KS US |
| Jason Jones | S | R | October 17, 1976 | 6'3" | 210 | Marietta, GA US |
| Jeremy Jones | R | R | August 12, 1977 | 6'3" | 195 | Champaign, IL US |
| Gabe Kapler | R | R | July 31, 1975 | 6'2" | 190 | Hollywood, CA US |
| Danny Kolb | R | R | March 29, 1975 | 6'4" | 185 | Stirling, IL US |
| Corey Lee | S | L | December 26, 1974 | 6'2" | 180 | Raleigh, NC US |
| Colby Lewis | R | R | August 2, 1979 | 6'4" | 240 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Spike Lundberg | S | R | May 4, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | San Diego, CA US |
| Jose Martinez | R | R | February 4, 1975 | 6'0" | 165 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Dave Meliah | L | R | March 11, 1977 | 6'3" | 180 | Walla Walla, WA US |
| Kevin Mench | R | R | January 7, 1978 | 6'0" | 215 | Wilmington, DE US |
| Kevin Mobley | R | R | January 26, 1975 | 6'7" | 245 | Vidalia, GA US |
| Juan Moreno | L | L | February 28, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | Maiquetia, Vargas VE |
| Aaron Myette | R | R | September 26, 1977 | 6'4" | 195 | New Westminster, BC CA |
| Brian Oliver | R | R | November 7, 1976 | 5'10" | 170 | Antioch, CA US |
| Darren Oliver | R | L | October 6, 1970 | 6'3" | 250 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Todd Ozias | R | R | August 19, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| J. J. Pearsall | L | L | September 9, 1973 | 6'2" | 200 | Schenectady, NY US |
| Juan Piniella | R | R | March 13, 1978 | 5'10" | 160 | Havelock, NC US |
| Andy Pratt | L | L | August 27, 1979 | 5'11" | 160 | Mesa, AZ US |
| Erasmo Ramirez | L | L | April 29, 1976 | 6'0" | 180 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Nick Regilio | R | R | September 4, 1978 | 6'2" | 205 | Miami, FL US |
| Jason Romano | R | R | June 24, 1979 | 6'0" | 185 | Tampa, FL US |
| Doug Silva | R | R | July 8, 1979 | 6'3" | 190 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Matt Snyder | R | R | July 7, 1974 | 5'11" | 201 | Akron, OH US |
| Danny Solano | R | R | December 3, 1975 | 5'9" | 200 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Luis Taveras | R | R | August 1, 1975 | 5'10" | 185 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Randy Velarde | R | R | November 24, 1962 | 6'0" | 185 | Midland, TX US |
| Brandon Warriax | R | R | June 23, 1979 | 6'0" | 160 | Laurinburg, NC US |
| Corey Wright | L | L | November 26, 1979 | 5'11" | 160 | Dwoney, CA US |
| Mike Zywica | R | R | September 14, 1974 | 6'4" | 200 | Palos, IL 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.
