1997 Everett AquaSox Roster
Team Record: 29-47
Finished 3rd in the NWL's North Division
Manager: Orlando Gomez (29-47)
Affiliation: Seattle Mariners
Location: Everett, Washington
Ballpark: Everett Memorial Sports Complex
Attendance: 79,918, Avg. 2,160 in 37 home dates
The Everett AquaSox of the Northwest League ended the 1997 season with a record of 29 wins and 47 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The AquaSox plated 457 runs and allowed 480 runs. Mike Marchiano paced Everett with 15 home runs and accounted for 64 RBI. Fernando Espino topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .336, while Gil Meche earned a 4 ERA, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Jordan Zimmerman, Gil Meche, Joel Piñeiro, Leslie Brea, Jermaine Clark, Felipe Lira, Chris Mears and Allan Simpson were all players from the 1997 Everett AquaSox who played in the Majors during their careers.
Orlando Gomez served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Alcala | R | R | April 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Emerson Bello | R | R | October 4, 1977 | 6'0" | 180 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Leslie Brea | R | R | October 12, 1973 | 5'10" | 170 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Robby Christianson | R | R | August 29, 1975 | 6'2" | 180 | Riverside, CA US |
| Clint Chrysler | L | L | November 4, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | Clear Lake, TX US |
| Jermaine Clark | L | R | September 29, 1976 | 5'10" | 175 | Berkeley, CA US |
| Greg Connors | R | R | August 22, 1974 | 6'2" | 180 | Smithtown, NY US |
| Tony DeJesus | R | L | May 14, 1978 | 6'3" | 195 | Oceanside, CA US |
| Pat Dunham | R | R | March 16, 1976 | 6'5" | 200 | Kalamazoo, MI US |
| Gerald Eady | R | R | October 25, 1975 | 6'2" | 200 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Fernando Espino | R | R | November 26, 1976 | 6'0" | 165 | Comedero Abajo, DO |
| Jose Gonzalez | R | R | March 4, 1977 | 6'0" | 200 | Santa Barbara, VE |
| Javier Gutierrez | R | R | August 26, 1974 | 6'2" | 205 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Harvey Hargrove | R | R | October 9, 1975 | 5'11" | 175 | Pinehurst, NC US |
| Duan Johnson | R | R | February 23, 1976 | 6'1" | 190 | Lumberton, NC US |
| Orin Kawahara | R | R | November 10, 1977 | 6'2" | 195 | San Jose, CA US |
| Steve Kokinda | L | R | August 21, 1974 | 6'3" | 190 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Felipe Lira | R | R | April 26, 1972 | 6'0" | 170 | Santa Teresa del Tuy, Miranda VE |
| Mike Marchiano | R | R | February 3, 1975 | 6'0" | 215 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Victor Martinez | R | R | March 12, 1978 | 5'11" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Josue Matos | R | R | March 15, 1978 | 6'4" | 190 | Mayaguez, PR |
| Scott Maynard | R | R | August 28, 1977 | 6'2" | 210 | Royal Oak, MI US |
| Chris Mears | R | R | January 20, 1978 | 6'4" | 190 | Ottawa, ON CA |
| Gil Meche | R | R | September 8, 1978 | 6'3" | 180 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Mick Myers | L | R | November 19, 1974 | 6'1" | 198 | Silver Springs, MD US |
| Brian Nelson | R | R | May 11, 1976 | 6'1" | 185 | Peoria, IL US |
| Matt Noe | L | L | November 20, 1976 | 6'5" | 215 | San Bernardino, CA US |
| Brandon Nogowski | L | L | May 13, 1976 | 6'0" | 187 | Hood River, OR US |
| Brandon Parker | R | R | December 9, 1975 | 6'1" | 200 | Picayune, MS US |
| Joel Piñeiro | R | R | September 25, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Juan Silvestre | R | R | January 10, 1976 | 5'11" | 200 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Allan Simpson | R | R | August 26, 1977 | 6'4" | 180 | Springfield, IL US |
| Brian Smith | S | R | April 29, 1977 | 5'8" | 160 | San Diego, CA US |
| Bret Soverel | R | R | September 12, 1975 | 6'3" | 220 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Keith Stewart | L | R | September 26, 1973 | 6'0" | 170 | Winchester, KY US |
| Jake Underwood | R | R | August 29, 1978 | 6'1" | 195 | Portland, OR US |
| Ramon Valera | S | R | August 21, 1975 | 5'11" | 160 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| Peanut Williams | R | R | October 3, 1977 | 6'3" | 235 | Nacogdoches, TX US |
| Jordan Zimmerman | R | L | April 28, 1975 | 6'0" | 200 | Kelowna, BC CA |
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.
