2007 Colorado Springs Sky Sox Roster
Team Record: 69-75
Finished 2nd in the PCL's North Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Tom Runnells (69-75)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ballpark: Security Service Stadium
Attendance: 274,408, Avg. 4,158 in 66 home dates
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2007 season with a record of 69 wins and 75 losses, finishing second in the league's North Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Sky Sox plated 748 runs and conceded 798 runs. Joe Koshansky paced Colorado Springs with 21 home runs, while Seth Smith and Ian Stewart walloped 15 or more also. Joe Koshansky drove in 99 runs. Seth Smith led all regular batters by hitting .317. Ubaldo Jiménez, Jorge De Paula and Bobby Keppel topped the team with 8 wins each, and Bobby Keppel recorded a 5.48 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2007 Colorado Springs Sky Sox who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jeff Baker, Sean Barker, Bobby Keppel, Byung-Hyun Kim, Eric DuBose, Elmer Dessens, Mike Gallo, Franklin Morales, Ryan Spilborghs, Tim Olson, Joe Koshansky, Alexis Gómez, Jason Hirsh, Cory Sullivan, Todd Williams, Chris Iannetta, Brian Lawrence, Seth Smith, Alberto Árias, Mark Redman, Matt Herges, Doug Bernier, Ubaldo Jiménez, LaTroy Hawkins, Jolbert Cabrera, Dave Veres, Mike Esposito, Mike DeJean, Omar Quintanilla, Josh Fogg, Edwin Bellorin, Dan Serafini, Rodrigo López, Jorge De Paula, Zach McClellan, Willy Taveras, Kevin Walker, Juan Morillo, Tim Harikkala, Tom Martin, Matt Macri, Ryan Speier, Alvin Colina, Josh Newman, Frank Menechino, Denny Bautista, Aaron Cook, Ian Stewart, Jayson Nix, Brian Fuentes, Kazuo Matsui, Clint Barmes and Ramón Ramírez.
Tom Runnells served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto Árias | R | R | October 14, 1983 | 5'11" | 155 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jeff Baker | R | R | June 21, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | Bad Kissingen, Bayern DE |
| Sean Barker | R | R | May 26, 1980 | 6'3" | 220 | Bakersfield, CA US |
| Clint Barmes | R | R | March 6, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Vincennes, IN US |
| Denny Bautista | R | R | August 23, 1980 | 6'5" | 190 | Sanchez, Samana DO |
| Jentry Beckstead | R | R | June 9, 1980 | 6'0" | 175 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Edwin Bellorin | R | R | February 21, 1982 | 5'10" | 240 | San Felix, Bolivar VE |
| Doug Bernier | R | R | June 24, 1980 | 6'1" | 185 | Santa Maria, CA US |
| Jolbert Cabrera | R | R | December 8, 1972 | 6'2" | 205 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Alvin Colina | R | R | December 26, 1981 | 6'3" | 210 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Aaron Cook | R | R | February 8, 1979 | 6'3" | 215 | Fort Campbell, KY US |
| Jorge De Paula | R | R | November 10, 1978 | 6'1" | 160 | Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata DO |
| Mike DeJean | R | R | September 28, 1970 | 6'2" | 205 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
| Elmer Dessens | R | R | January 13, 1971 | 5'11" | 200 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Eric DuBose | L | L | May 15, 1976 | 6'3" | 230 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Tommy Duenas | R | R | July 16, 1981 | 5'11" | 205 | Miami, FL US |
| Mike Esposito | R | R | September 27, 1981 | 6'0" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Josh Fogg | R | R | December 13, 1976 | 6'2" | 205 | Lynn, MA US |
| Brian Fuentes | L | L | August 9, 1975 | 6'4" | 230 | Merced, CA US |
| Joe Gaetti | R | R | October 18, 1981 | 5'11" | 205 | Centralia, IL US |
| Mike Gallo | L | L | April 2, 1977 | 6'0" | 170 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Lino Garcia | R | R | October 12, 1983 | 6'3" | 192 | San Fernando de Apure, Apure VE |
| Alexis Gómez | L | L | August 8, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | Loma de Cabrera, Dajabon DO |
| Tim Harikkala | R | R | July 15, 1971 | 6'2" | 185 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| LaTroy Hawkins | R | R | December 21, 1972 | 6'5" | 220 | Gary, IN US |
| Matt Herges | L | R | April 1, 1970 | 6'0" | 200 | Champaign, IL US |
| Jason Hirsh | R | R | February 20, 1982 | 6'8" | 250 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Chris Iannetta | R | R | April 8, 1983 | 6'0" | 230 | Providence, RI US |
| Ubaldo Jiménez | R | R | January 22, 1984 | 6'5" | 210 | Nagua, Maria Trinidad Sanchez DO |
| Marc Kaiser | R | R | May 7, 1982 | 6'2" | 205 | Reno, NV US |
| Bobby Keppel | R | R | June 11, 1982 | 6'5" | 215 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Byung-Hyun Kim | R | R | January 19, 1979 | 5'11" | 176 | Kwangju, KR |
| Joe Koshansky | L | L | May 26, 1982 | 6'4" | 230 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Brian Lawrence | R | R | May 14, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Collins, CO US |
| Rodrigo López | R | R | December 14, 1975 | 6'1" | 185 | Tlalnepantla, Estado de Mexico MX |
| Matt Macri | R | R | May 29, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Des Moines, IA US |
| Tom Martin | L | L | May 21, 1970 | 6'1" | 200 | Charleston, SC US |
| Kazuo Matsui | S | R | October 23, 1975 | 5'10" | 187 | Higashi-Osaka, Osaka JP |
| Zach McClellan | R | R | November 25, 1978 | 6'5" | 190 | Toledo, OH US |
| Frank Menechino | R | R | January 7, 1971 | 5'9" | 175 | Staten Island, NY US |
| Franklin Morales | L | L | January 24, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | San Juan de los Morros, Guarico VE |
| Juan Morillo | R | R | November 5, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Josh Newman | L | L | June 11, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Portsmouth, OH US |
| Jayson Nix | R | R | August 26, 1982 | 5'11" | 195 | Dallas, TX US |
| Tim Olson | R | R | August 1, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Grand Forks, ND US |
| Mike Paulk | L | L | April 23, 1984 | 6'2" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Omar Quintanilla | L | R | October 24, 1981 | 5'9" | 185 | El Paso, TX US |
| Ramón Ramírez | R | R | August 31, 1981 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago, DO |
| Mark Redman | L | L | January 5, 1974 | 6'5" | 220 | San Diego, CA US |
| Oscar Rivera | L | L | April 13, 1981 | 6'2" | 180 | Magdalena, Sonora MX |
| Tino Sanchez | S | R | February 2, 1979 | 6'0" | 175 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Dan Serafini | S | L | January 25, 1974 | 6'1" | 190 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Seth Smith | L | L | September 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Jackson, MS US |
| Ryan Speier | R | R | July 24, 1979 | 6'7" | 210 | Frankfort, KY US |
| Ryan Spilborghs | R | R | September 5, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Santa Barbara, CA US |
| Ian Stewart | L | R | April 5, 1985 | 6'3" | 225 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Cory Sullivan | L | L | August 20, 1979 | 6'0" | 200 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Willy Taveras | R | R | December 25, 1981 | 6'0" | 180 | Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal DO |
| Dave Veres | R | R | October 19, 1966 | 6'2" | 195 | Montgomery, AL US |
| Kevin Walker | L | L | September 20, 1976 | 6'4" | 190 | Irving, TX US |
| Todd Williams | R | R | February 13, 1971 | 6'3" | 185 | Syracuse, NY 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.
