1997 Frederick Keys Roster
Team Record: 69-71
Finished 3rd in the CL's North Division
Manager: Dave Hilton (69-71)
Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Ballpark: Harry Grove Stadium
Attendance: 274,894, Avg. 4,103 in 67 home dates
Playoffs - Lynchburg Hillcats 2 games, Frederick Keys 0
The Frederick Keys of the Carolina League ended the 1997 season with a record of 69 wins and 71 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Keys scored 670 runs and yielded 706 runs. Jay LeCronier led Frederick with 19 home runs, and Jim Foster walloped 15 or more, too. Rick Short drove in 72 runs and topped all regular hitters by hitting .319. Dan Reed paced the squad with 10 wins, while Eric Estes recorded a 3.47 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Jerome Walton, Augie Ojeda, Chris Fussell, Rick Short, John Parrish, Radhames Dykhoff, Josh Towers and David Lamb were all players from the 1997 Frederick Keys who played in the Majors during their careers.
Dave Hilton served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Akins | R | R | July 12, 1974 | 6'0" | 180 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Wady Almonte | R | R | April 20, 1975 | 6'0" | 200 | Higuey, La Altagracia DO |
| Gilberto Bello | R | R | February 26, 1977 | 6'3" | 180 | Los Llanos, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Chris Bryant | R | R | December 15, 1972 | 6'2" | 195 | Wilson, NC US |
| Bartt Carney | S | R | December 16, 1973 | 5'11" | 170 | Iowa City, IA US |
| Eric Chavez | R | R | September 7, 1970 | 5'11" | 212 | Montebello, CA US |
| Maikell Diaz | R | R | September 29, 1978 | 5'11" | 170 | , Miranda VE |
| Todd Dyess | R | R | March 20, 1973 | 6'3" | 192 | Jackson, MS US |
| Radhames Dykhoff | L | L | September 27, 1974 | 6'0" | 205 | Paradera, AW |
| Eric Estes | R | R | September 4, 1972 | 6'4" | 185 | Vancouver, WA US |
| Jim Foster | R | R | August 18, 1971 | 6'3" | 220 | Warwick, RI US |
| Todd Freedberg | S | R | January 8, 1975 | 5'9" | 172 | Chicago, IL US |
| Chris Fussell | R | R | May 19, 1976 | 6'2" | 185 | Oregon, OH US |
| Kris Gresham | R | R | August 30, 1970 | 6'2" | 206 | Jacksonville, NC US |
| Ryan Hendricks | L | R | August 3, 1972 | 6'3" | 210 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Francis Hernandez | R | R | December 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Tony Kurtz | L | R | November 2, 1973 | 5'10" | 183 | Minneapolis, MN US |
| David Lamb | S | R | June 6, 1975 | 6'2" | 165 | West Hills, CA US |
| Mike Lanza | R | R | October 22, 1973 | 6'1" | 170 | Port Chester, NY US |
| Chip Lawrence | R | R | November 14, 1974 | 6'2" | 192 | Bryn Mawr, PA US |
| Jay LeCronier | L | R | March 30, 1973 | 6'0" | 180 | Bay City, MI US |
| Ryan Luzinski | R | R | August 22, 1973 | 6'1" | 225 | Willingboro, NJ US |
| Luis Marache | L | L | September 4, 1979 | 6'4" | 165 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Andy Markham | R | R | November 12, 1972 | 6'3" | 200 | Denver, CO US |
| Lincoln Martin | S | R | October 20, 1971 | 5'10" | 170 | Austell, GA US |
| Eddy Martinez | R | R | October 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 170 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Pat McClinton | L | L | August 9, 1971 | 6'5" | 210 | Louisville, KY US |
| Leroy McKinnis | R | R | November 14, 1972 | 6'1" | 185 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Bob Morseman | L | L | June 10, 1974 | 6'4" | 190 | Wellsboro, PA US |
| Bobby O'Toole | R | R | May 19, 1974 | 6'1" | 200 | Newton, MA US |
| Augie Ojeda | S | R | December 20, 1974 | 5'9" | 175 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Tim Olszewski | R | R | February 24, 1974 | 6'2" | 200 | Milwaukee, WI US |
| John Parrish | L | L | November 26, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | Lancaster, PA US |
| Chris Paxton | L | R | December 11, 1976 | 6'2" | 210 | Tarzana, CA US |
| Billy Percibal | R | R | February 2, 1974 | 6'1" | 180 | Cristobal Colon, DO |
| Dan Reed | R | L | October 20, 1974 | 6'4" | 210 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Joey Rhodes | R | R | January 8, 1975 | 6'3" | 205 | Hendersonville, NC US |
| Roberto Rivera | S | R | November 25, 1976 | 6'2" | 180 | Bayamon, PR |
| Jason Rogers | L | L | April 5, 1973 | 6'6" | 220 | Norwalk, CT US |
| Francisco Saneaux | R | R | February 16, 1974 | 6'4" | 180 | El Seibo, DO |
| Mark Seaver | R | R | April 6, 1975 | 6'8" | 260 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Rick Short | R | R | December 6, 1972 | 6'0" | 200 | Elgin, IL US |
| Hut Smith | R | R | June 8, 1973 | 6'3" | 195 | Concord, NC US |
| Josh Towers | R | R | February 26, 1977 | 6'1" | 185 | Port Hueneme, CA US |
| Jerome Walton | R | R | July 8, 1965 | 6'1" | 175 | Newnan, GA US |
| Mike Wolff | L | L | February 17, 1973 | 6'3" | 205 | South Bend, IN 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.
