2006 Fresno Grizzlies Roster
Team Record: 61-83
Finished 4th in the PCL's South Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Shane Turner (61-83)
Affiliation: San Francisco Giants
Location: Fresno, California
Ballpark: Chukchansi Park
Attendance: 499,595, Avg. 7,037 in 71 home dates
The Fresno Grizzlies of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2006 season with a record of 61 wins and 83 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Grizzlies scored 712 runs and conceded 788 runs. Lance Niekro and Chad Santos led Fresno with 14 home runs apiece. Chad Santos drove in 70 runs. Fred Lewis paced batters with significant playing time by hitting .276. Michael Tejera and Matt Kinney topped the team with 8 wins each, while Matt Kinney recorded a 4.82 ERA, best among regular hurlers.
Members of the 2006 Fresno Grizzlies who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Abraham Núñez, Mike Cervenak, Brian Cooper, Fred Lewis, Justin Knoedler, Brian Wilson, Tomás de la Rosa, Adam Shabala, Brad Hennessey, Guillermo Rodríguez, Clay Timpner, Matt Palmer, Daniel Ortmeier, Noah Lowry, Jonathan Sánchez, Eliézer Alfonzo, Matt Anderson, Lance Niekro, Chad Santos, Pedro Liriano, Kevin Frandsen, Pat Misch, Billy Sadler, Alfredo Simón, Matt Kinney, Juan Melo, Jason Ellison, Michael Tejera, Jose Flores, Brandon Villafuerte, Yamid Haad, Todd Linden, Jeremy Accardo, Merkin Valdez, Jack Taschner, Erick Threets, Jed Hansen, Dusty Bergman, John Bowker and Brian Horwitz.
Shane Turner served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Accardo | R | R | December 18, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Eliézer Alfonzo | R | R | February 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 220 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Matt Anderson | R | R | August 17, 1976 | 6'4" | 200 | Louisville, KY US |
| Jon Armitage | S | R | October 29, 1980 | 6'5" | 210 | Athens, GA US |
| Dusty Bergman | L | L | February 1, 1978 | 6'5" | 200 | Carson City, NV US |
| John Bowker | L | L | July 8, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Evan Bush | R | R | April 25, 1984 | 6'2" | 195 | Gadsden, AL US |
| Mike Cervenak | R | R | August 17, 1976 | 5'11" | 195 | Trenton, MI US |
| Brian Cooper | R | R | August 19, 1974 | 6'1" | 175 | Hollywood, CA US |
| Julio Cordido | R | R | July 30, 1980 | 6'1" | 220 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Tayler Creswell | R | R | February 11, 1987 | 6'0" | 170 | Daly City, CA US |
| Tomás de la Rosa | R | R | January 28, 1978 | 5'10" | 165 | La Victoria, Santo Domingo DO |
| Jason Ellison | R | R | April 4, 1978 | 5'10" | 180 | Quincy, CA US |
| Jose Flores | R | R | June 28, 1973 | 5'11" | 180 | New York, NY US |
| Kevin Frandsen | R | R | May 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | San Jose, CA US |
| James Garcia | R | R | February 3, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Torrance, CA US |
| Yamid Haad | R | R | September 2, 1977 | 6'2" | 204 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Jed Hansen | R | R | August 19, 1972 | 6'1" | 195 | Tacoma, WA US |
| Brad Hennessey | R | R | February 7, 1980 | 6'2" | 195 | Toledo, OH US |
| Carlos Hines | R | R | September 26, 1980 | 6'3" | 190 | Smithfield, NC US |
| Aaron Hornostaj | L | R | May 19, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Woodstock, ON CA |
| Brian Horwitz | R | R | November 7, 1982 | 6'1" | 185 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Tim Hutting | R | R | October 29, 1981 | 6'0" | 190 | Valencia, CA US |
| Matt Kinney | R | R | December 16, 1976 | 6'5" | 220 | Bangor, ME US |
| Justin Knoedler | R | R | July 17, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Springfield, IL US |
| A. J. LaBarbera | R | R | March 17, 1980 | 5'10" | 190 | Whittier, CA US |
| Fred Lewis | L | R | December 9, 1980 | 6'2" | 205 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Todd Linden | S | R | June 30, 1980 | 6'2" | 225 | Edmonds, WA US |
| Pedro Liriano | R | R | October 23, 1980 | 6'2" | 170 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Noah Lowry | R | L | October 10, 1980 | 6'2" | 190 | Ventura, CA US |
| Derin McMains | S | R | November 3, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Oskaloosa, IA US |
| Juan Melo | S | R | November 11, 1976 | 6'3" | 206 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Jeff Miller | R | R | February 1, 1980 | 6'4" | 220 | Belleville, NJ US |
| Pat Misch | R | L | August 18, 1981 | 6'2" | 195 | Northbrook, IL US |
| Lance Niekro | R | R | January 29, 1979 | 6'3" | 210 | Winter Haven, FL US |
| Abraham Núñez | S | R | February 5, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal DO |
| Daniel Ortmeier | S | L | May 11, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | Chattanooga, TN US |
| Matt Palmer | R | R | March 21, 1979 | 6'2" | 235 | Memphis, TN US |
| Anthony Pannone | R | R | July 7, 1981 | 6'3" | 212 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Nick Pereira | R | R | September 22, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | Fremont, CA US |
| Jeff Petersen | R | R | October 16, 1981 | 6'4" | 225 | Renton, WA US |
| Guillermo Rodríguez | R | R | May 15, 1978 | 5'11" | 230 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Billy Sadler | R | R | September 21, 1981 | 6'0" | 190 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Jonathan Sánchez | L | L | November 19, 1982 | 6'0" | 200 | Mayaguez, PR |
| Chad Santos | L | L | April 28, 1981 | 5'11" | 220 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Adam Shabala | L | R | February 6, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Streator, IL US |
| Alfredo Simón | R | R | May 8, 1981 | 6'6" | 265 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Jack Taschner | L | L | April 21, 1978 | 6'3" | 190 | Milwaukee, WI US |
| Michael Tejera | L | L | October 18, 1976 | 5'9" | 175 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Erick Threets | L | L | November 4, 1981 | 6'5" | 240 | Hayward, CA US |
| Clay Timpner | L | L | May 13, 1983 | 6'2" | 195 | Lakeland, FL US |
| Merkin Valdez | R | R | November 5, 1981 | 6'3" | 235 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Brandon Villafuerte | R | R | December 17, 1975 | 5'11" | 195 | Hilo, HI US |
| Brian Wilson | R | R | March 16, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | Londonderry, NH 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.
