2005 Tucson Sidewinders Roster
Team Record: 68-76
Finished 3rd in the PCL's South Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Chip Hale (68-76)
Affiliation: Arizona Diamondbacks
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Ballpark: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 287,116, Avg. 4,102 in 70 home dates
The Tucson Sidewinders of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2005 season with a record of 68 wins and 76 losses, finishing third in the league's South Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Sidewinders scored 790 runs and surrendered 753 runs. Carlos Quentin led Tucson with 21 home runs, while Scott Hairston, Andy Green and Brian Barden each walloped 15 or more, too. Carlos Quentin accounted for 89 RBI. Andy Green paced all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .343 clip. Édgar González topped the squad with 11 wins and a team-best 4.37 earned run average, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2005 Tucson Sidewinders who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Shawn Estes, Alan Zinter, Mike Koplove, Brian Barden, Kerry Ligtenberg, José Valverde, Kelly Stinnett, Lance Cormier, Luis Terrero, Jason Bulger, Javier López, Russ Ortiz, Édgar González, Matt Herges, Kevin Tolar, Phil Stockman, Brandon Lyon, Koyie Hill, Conor Jackson, José Cruz, Adam Peterson, Robby Hammock, Josh Kroeger, Randy Choate, Armando Almanza, Mike Gosling, Greg Aquino, Doug DeVore, Scott Hairston, Colin Porter, Chris Michalak, Darren Oliver, Bill Murphy, Shane Nance, Andy Green, Carlos Quentin, Winston Abreu, Matt Kata, Brian Bruney, Vladimir Núñez, Sergio Santos, David Doster, Juan Brito, Óscar Villarreal and Brandon Medders.
Chip Hale served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Abreu | R | R | April 5, 1977 | 6'2" | 170 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Armando Almanza | L | L | October 26, 1972 | 6'3" | 205 | El Paso, TX US |
| Craig Ansman | R | R | March 10, 1978 | 6'3" | 250 | West Islip, NY US |
| Greg Aquino | R | R | January 11, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Puerto Palenque, San Cristobal DO |
| Brian Barden | R | R | April 2, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | Templeton, CA US |
| Juan Brito | R | R | November 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 205 | Moncion, Santiago Rodriguez DO |
| Neb Brown | L | R | November 7, 1979 | 6'0" | 190 | Falmouth, MA US |
| Brian Bruney | R | R | February 17, 1982 | 6'3" | 235 | Astoria, OR US |
| Jason Bulger | R | R | December 6, 1978 | 6'4" | 215 | Lawrenceville, GA US |
| Juan Camilo | L | R | June 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jon Cannon | R | L | January 1, 1975 | 6'3" | 215 | Sun Valley, ID US |
| Randy Choate | L | L | September 5, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Lance Cormier | R | R | August 19, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Jesus Cota | L | R | November 7, 1981 | 6'3" | 220 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| José Cruz | S | R | April 19, 1974 | 6'0" | 190 | Arroyo, PR |
| Keoni DeRenne | S | R | April 30, 1979 | 5'7" | 170 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Doug DeVore | L | L | December 14, 1977 | 6'4" | 215 | Columbus, OH US |
| David Doster | R | R | October 8, 1970 | 5'10" | 185 | Fort Wayne, IN US |
| Enmanuel Duran | R | R | November 7, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Mao, Valverde DO |
| Shawn Estes | R | L | February 18, 1973 | 6'2" | 185 | San Bernardino, CA US |
| Mark Freed | L | L | August 10, 1978 | 6'4" | 226 | Salem, NJ US |
| Édgar González | R | R | February 23, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon MX |
| Mike Gosling | L | L | September 23, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Madison, WI US |
| Andy Green | R | R | July 7, 1977 | 5'9" | 165 | Lexington, KY US |
| Scott Hairston | R | R | May 25, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Robby Hammock | R | R | May 13, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | Macon, GA US |
| Matt Herges | L | R | April 1, 1970 | 6'0" | 200 | Champaign, IL US |
| Koyie Hill | S | R | March 9, 1979 | 6'1" | 205 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Conor Jackson | R | R | May 7, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Austin, TX US |
| Matt Kata | S | R | March 14, 1978 | 6'1" | 185 | Avon Lake, OH US |
| Mike Koplove | R | R | August 30, 1976 | 6'0" | 165 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Josh Kroeger | L | L | August 31, 1982 | 6'3" | 230 | Davenport, IA US |
| Kerry Ligtenberg | R | R | May 11, 1971 | 6'2" | 185 | Rapid City, SD US |
| Sergio Lizarraga | R | R | July 23, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | El Roble, Sinaloa MX |
| Javier López | L | L | July 11, 1977 | 6'4" | 220 | San Juan, PR |
| Brandon Lyon | R | R | August 10, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Brandon Medders | R | R | January 26, 1980 | 6'2" | 195 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Chris Michalak | L | L | January 4, 1971 | 6'2" | 195 | Joliet, IL US |
| Bill Murphy | L | L | May 9, 1981 | 5'11" | 195 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Corey Myers | R | R | June 5, 1980 | 6'1" | 225 | Mesa, AZ US |
| Shane Nance | L | L | September 7, 1977 | 5'8" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Elvin Nina | R | R | November 25, 1975 | 6'0" | 180 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Vladimir Núñez | R | R | March 15, 1975 | 6'5" | 235 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Darren Oliver | R | L | October 6, 1970 | 6'3" | 250 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Russ Ortiz | R | R | June 5, 1974 | 6'1" | 200 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Adam Peterson | R | R | May 18, 1979 | 6'3" | 220 | Savannah, GA US |
| Colin Porter | L | L | November 23, 1975 | 6'2" | 200 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Carlos Quentin | R | R | August 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 235 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Sergio Santos | R | R | July 4, 1983 | 6'4" | 215 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Jesus Silva | R | R | December 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 199 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Kelly Stinnett | R | R | February 14, 1970 | 5'11" | 195 | Lawton, OK US |
| Phil Stockman | R | R | January 25, 1980 | 6'8" | 240 | Oldham, Greater Manchester GB |
| Luis Terrero | R | R | May 18, 1980 | 6'3" | 205 | Barahona, Barahona DO |
| Chris Thompson | R | R | January 2, 1982 | 6'3" | 195 | Mobile, AL US |
| Kevin Tolar | R | L | January 28, 1971 | 6'3" | 225 | Panama City, FL US |
| José Valverde | R | R | March 24, 1978 | 6'4" | 265 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Óscar Villarreal | L | R | November 22, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon MX |
| Alan Zinter | S | R | May 19, 1968 | 6'2" | 200 | El Paso, TX 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.
