2005 Wichita Wranglers Roster
Team Record: 68-72
Finished 4th in the TL's East Division
Manager: Frank White (68-72)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Ballpark: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Attendance: 165,077, Avg. 2,663 in 62 home dates
The Wichita Wranglers of the Texas League ended the 2005 season with a record of 68 wins and 72 losses, finishing fourth in the league's East Division.
The Wranglers scored 744 runs and yielded 766 runs, most in the circuit. Cory Aldridge led Wichita with 27 home runs, while Justin Huber and Josh Pressley walloped 15 or more, too. Josh Pressley drove in 88 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .311 clip. Brian Bass paced the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 5.24 ERA, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Players from the 2005 Wichita Wranglers who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Juan Carlos Oviedo, Donnie Murphy, Rúben Gotay, Brian Anderson, Chris Demaria, Devon Lowery, Kyle Snyder, Andrés Blanco, Wilkin Ruan, Justin Huber, Mike Aviles, Mel Stocker, Irving Falu, Ryan Braun, Cory Aldridge, Brian Bass, J. P. Howell, Billy Butler, Ambiorix Burgos, Mitch Maier, Matt Tupman, Jonah Bayliss, Shane Costa, Derrin Ebert and Matt Diaz.
Frank White served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Aldridge | L | R | June 13, 1979 | 6'0" | 210 | San Angelo, TX US |
| Brian Anderson | S | L | April 26, 1972 | 6'1" | 190 | Portsmouth, VA US |
| Barry Armitage | R | R | May 11, 1979 | 6'5" | 275 | Durban, ZA |
| Mike Aviles | R | R | March 13, 1981 | 5'10" | 205 | New York, NY US |
| Ryan Baerlocher | R | R | August 6, 1977 | 6'5" | 240 | Lewiston, ID US |
| Brian Bass | R | R | January 6, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Pinehurst, NC US |
| Jonah Bayliss | R | R | August 13, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | North Adams, MA US |
| Andrés Blanco | S | R | April 11, 1984 | 5'10" | 192 | Urama, Carabobo VE |
| Ryan Braun | R | R | July 29, 1980 | 6'1" | 220 | Kitchener, ON CA |
| Steve Bray | R | R | December 22, 1980 | 6'1" | 195 | New Haven, CT US |
| Ambiorix Burgos | R | R | April 19, 1984 | 6'3" | 235 | Nagua, Maria Trinidad Sanchez DO |
| Billy Butler | R | R | April 18, 1986 | 6'0" | 260 | Orange Park, FL US |
| Juan Cedeño | L | L | August 19, 1983 | 6'1" | 200 | Higuey, La Altagracia DO |
| Shane Costa | L | R | December 12, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Visalia, CA US |
| Yovany D'Amico | R | R | August 18, 1984 | 5'11" | 225 | Mariara, Carabobo VE |
| Chris Demaria | S | R | September 28, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Torrance, CA US |
| Matt Diaz | R | R | March 3, 1978 | 6'0" | 215 | Portland, OR US |
| John Draper | R | R | August 11, 1980 | 6'2" | 191 | La Mirada, CA US |
| Derrin Ebert | R | L | August 21, 1976 | 6'3" | 200 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Drew Endicott | R | R | March 30, 1981 | 6'2" | 181 | Joplin, MO US |
| Irving Falu | S | R | June 6, 1983 | 5'9" | 185 | Hato Rey, PR |
| Rudy Gomez | R | R | September 14, 1974 | 5'11" | 187 | Miami, FL US |
| Rúben Gotay | S | R | December 25, 1982 | 5'11" | 175 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Colt Griffin | R | R | September 29, 1982 | 6'3" | 229 | Longview, TX US |
| Brett Groves | S | R | October 1, 1978 | 5'11" | 180 | Tampa, FL US |
| Patrick Hicklen | R | R | December 30, 1981 | 6'4" | 210 | Murfreesboro, TN US |
| Nate Hoelscher | L | L | November 11, 1979 | 6'2" | 185 | Alexandria, MN US |
| J. P. Howell | L | L | April 25, 1983 | 6'0" | 180 | Modesto, CA US |
| Justin Huber | R | R | July 1, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | Melbourne, Victoria AU |
| Adam Keim | R | R | January 5, 1981 | 5'11" | 196 | Lebanon, PA US |
| Brennan King | R | R | January 20, 1981 | 6'3" | 220 | Murfreesboro, TN US |
| Devon Lowery | L | R | March 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Lincolnton, NC US |
| Jorge Maduro | R | R | March 11, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | Miami, FL US |
| Mitch Maier | L | R | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Petoskey, MI US |
| Thad Markray | R | R | September 20, 1979 | 6'2" | 215 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Trae McGill | R | R | August 7, 1977 | 6'0" | 195 | Mobile, AL US |
| Kyle Middleton | R | R | June 13, 1980 | 6'4" | 225 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Donnie Murphy | R | R | March 10, 1983 | 5'10" | 190 | Lakewood, CA US |
| Juan Carlos Oviedo | R | R | March 15, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Brandon Perry | L | L | September 27, 1984 | 5'11" | 204 | Burlington, NC US |
| Josh Pressley | L | R | April 2, 1980 | 6'6" | 240 | Bangor, ME US |
| Jared Price | R | R | March 18, 1982 | 6'2" | 230 | Burley, ID US |
| Wilkin Ruan | R | R | November 18, 1978 | 6'0" | 170 | Guaymate, La Romana DO |
| Kyle Snyder | S | R | September 9, 1977 | 6'8" | 230 | Houston, TX US |
| Shawn Sonnier | R | R | July 5, 1976 | 6'5" | 210 | Rayne, LA US |
| Mel Stocker | L | R | August 15, 1980 | 5'9" | 156 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Mike Stodolka | L | L | September 24, 1981 | 6'2" | 215 | Fontana, CA US |
| Matt Tupman | L | R | November 25, 1979 | 5'11" | 185 | Concord, NH US |
| Wes Wilkerson | R | R | September 11, 1976 | 6'4" | 215 | Nashville, TN 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.
