2004 Williamsport Crosscutters Roster
Team Record: 34-40
Finished 5th in the NYPL's McNamara Division
Manager: Jeff Branson (34-40)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: Bowman Field 1924-
Attendance: 75,785, Avg. 2,165 in 35 home dates
The Williamsport Crosscutters of the New York-Pennsylvania League ended the 2004 season with a record of 34 wins and 40 losses, finishing fifth in the league's McNamara Division.
The Crosscutters plated 318 runs and surrendered 323 runs. Tim Brown recorded 30 runs batted in. Brian Bixler led batters with significant playing time by hitting .276. Derek Hankins, Matt Guillory and Blair Johnson topped the team with 6 wins each, while Blair Johnson recorded a 2.45 ERA, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2004 Williamsport Crosscutters who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Matt Capps, Steven Lerud, Brian Bixler and Neil Walker.
Jeff Branson served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bimeal | R | R | August 17, 1980 | 6'3" | 200 | Johnstown, PA US |
| Matt Bishop | R | R | June 5, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Raleigh, NC US |
| Brian Bixler | R | R | October 22, 1982 | 6'1" | 195 | Sandusky, OH US |
| Kyle Bloom | R | L | February 21, 1983 | 6'4" | 185 | Schaumburg, IL US |
| Tim Brown | L | L | February 21, 1983 | 6'3" | 228 | Eugene, OR US |
| Matt Capps | R | R | September 3, 1983 | 6'2" | 250 | Douglasville, GA US |
| Michael Carlin | R | R | July 6, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Parma Heights, OH US |
| Andy Chance | R | R | September 12, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Dustin Craig | R | R | April 9, 1982 | 6'4" | 270 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Derek Drage | R | R | December 10, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Shawano, WI US |
| Justin Elliott | R | R | April 27, 1982 | 5'11" | 190 | Hollywood, FL US |
| Brett Grandstrand | R | R | November 13, 1982 | 6'0" | 175 | Renton, WA US |
| Matt Guillory | R | R | March 13, 1983 | 6'4" | 175 | Leesville, GA US |
| Derek Hankins | R | R | July 1, 1983 | 6'4" | 195 | Effingham, IL US |
| Steven Herce | R | R | March 23, 1981 | 6'3" | 230 | Houston, TX US |
| Christian Herrera | R | R | April 9, 1982 | 5'11" | 180 | Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes MX |
| Joe Hicks | R | R | April 22, 1984 | 5'11" | 187 | Houston, TX US |
| Mike Hofius | L | L | May 3, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Brett Holmes | R | R | March 13, 1981 | 6'1" | 183 | Lawrence, KS US |
| John Hummel | L | L | April 18, 1984 | 6'5" | 210 | Elgin, IL US |
| A. J. Johnson | R | R | September 26, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | Mansfield, OH US |
| Blair Johnson | R | R | March 25, 1984 | 6'4" | 220 | Topeka, KS US |
| Jason Kiley | R | R | October 15, 1982 | 6'4" | 220 | Winfield, IL US |
| Steven Lerud | L | R | October 13, 1984 | 6'1" | 220 | Reno, NV US |
| Jermel Lomack | S | R | May 13, 1983 | 5'8" | 160 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Wanell Macia | L | L | July 20, 1982 | 5'11" | 202 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Mark Michael | R | R | January 20, 1981 | 6'3" | 185 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| Luis Munoz | R | R | January 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Denny Niño | R | R | June 4, 1983 | 6'1" | 211 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Joel Ortega | R | R | February 4, 1984 | 6'1" | 188 | Cocle, PA |
| Jason Quarles | R | R | April 20, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Victor Ramos | L | R | October 4, 1981 | 6'3" | 220 | San Juan, PR |
| Brandon Reddinger | R | R | August 16, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | Kennewick, WA US |
| Milver Reyes | R | R | September 3, 1982 | 5'11" | 200 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| Joe Salas | L | L | November 24, 1981 | 5'10" | 200 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| John Santiago | R | R | December 26, 1984 | 6'1" | 157 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| John Smith | L | R | January 18, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | Dublin, GA US |
| Sean Smith | R | R | August 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 195 | Beverly Hills, CA US |
| Euvi Solano | R | R | April 28, 1982 | 6'0" | 167 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Neil Walker | S | R | September 10, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Pittsburgh, PA 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.
