2006 Frisco RoughRiders Roster
Team Record: 72-68
Finished 3rd in the TL's West Division
Manager: Darryl Kennedy (72-68)
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Frisco, Texas
Ballpark: Dr. Pepper Ballpark
Attendance: 580,480, Avg. 8,413 in 69 home dates
The Frisco RoughRiders of the Texas League ended the 2006 season with a record of 72 wins and 68 losses, finishing third in the league's West Division.
The RoughRiders scored 671 runs and yielded 676 runs. Nate Gold walloped 34 home runs for Frisco, while Kevin Mahar and Kevin Richardson swatted 15 or more, too. Nate Gold recorded 103 runs batted in and topped hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .292 clip. Thomas Diamond led the squad with 12 wins and a team-best 4.25 earned run average, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Thomas Diamond, Kevin Mahar, Travis Metcalf, Jason Botts, Kameron Loe, Enrique Cruz, Doug Mathis, Jesse Carlson, Armando Galarraga, Ryan Jensen, Kevin Richardson, Lou Pote, Fabio Castro, Adam Eaton, Tug Hulett, Jose Díaz, C. J. Wilson, Brian Shouse, Mike Nickeas, Wes Littleton, Frank Francisco, Eric Hurley, Bryan Corey, John Danks, Nick Masset, Antonio Alfonseca, Jesse Chavez, Josh Rupe and Luis Mendoza were all players from the 2006 Frisco RoughRiders who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Darryl Kennedy served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Alfonseca | R | R | April 16, 1972 | 6'5" | 250 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Aarom Baldiris | R | R | January 5, 1983 | 6'2" | 195 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Casey Benjamin | L | R | August 1, 1980 | 6'2" | 190 | Minot, ND US |
| Jake Blalock | R | R | August 6, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| Jason Botts | S | R | July 26, 1980 | 6'5" | 250 | Paso Robles, CA US |
| Jace Brewer | R | R | June 6, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Washington, OK US |
| Mike Bumstead | R | R | July 8, 1977 | 6'4" | 225 | Loma Linda, CA US |
| Jesse Carlson | L | L | December 31, 1980 | 6'0" | 160 | New Britain, CT US |
| Fabio Castro | L | L | January 20, 1985 | 5'7" | 185 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Jesse Chavez | R | R | August 21, 1983 | 6'2" | 175 | Victorville, CA US |
| Bryan Corey | R | R | October 21, 1973 | 5'10" | 170 | Thousand Oaks, CA US |
| Enrique Cruz | R | R | November 21, 1981 | 6'1" | 205 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| John Danks | L | L | April 15, 1985 | 6'1" | 210 | Austin, TX US |
| Thomas Diamond | R | R | April 6, 1983 | 6'3" | 250 | Metairie, LA US |
| Jose Díaz | R | R | April 13, 1980 | 6'0" | 230 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Adam Eaton | R | R | November 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Seattle, WA US |
| Jim Fasano | L | R | July 20, 1983 | 6'5" | 230 | Point Pleasant, NJ US |
| Adam Fox | R | R | November 23, 1981 | 5'11" | 200 | St. Mary's, PA US |
| Frank Francisco | R | R | September 11, 1979 | 6'2" | 250 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Armando Galarraga | R | R | January 15, 1982 | 6'3" | 230 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Nate Gold | R | R | June 12, 1980 | 6'3" | 230 | Bountiful, UT US |
| Luke Grayson | R | R | July 28, 1982 | 5'10" | 199 | Orlando, FL US |
| Daniel Haigwood | R | L | November 19, 1983 | 6'2" | 215 | Batesville, AR US |
| Ben Harrison | R | R | September 18, 1981 | 6'4" | 203 | Key West, FL US |
| Tug Hulett | L | R | February 28, 1983 | 5'10" | 185 | Springfield, IL US |
| Eric Hurley | R | R | September 17, 1985 | 6'4" | 195 | Sikeston, MO US |
| Jesse Ingram | R | R | April 27, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Ryan Jensen | R | R | September 17, 1975 | 6'0" | 205 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Kea Kometani | R | R | December 24, 1982 | 6'4" | 205 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Wes Littleton | R | R | September 2, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | Hayward, CA US |
| Kameron Loe | R | R | September 10, 1981 | 6'8" | 245 | Simi Valley, CA US |
| Kevin Mahar | R | R | June 8, 1981 | 6'5" | 210 | Pontiac, MI US |
| Nick Masset | R | R | May 17, 1982 | 6'5" | 225 | St. Petersburg, FL US |
| Doug Mathis | R | R | June 7, 1983 | 6'3" | 230 | Maryvale, AZ US |
| Luis Mendoza | R | R | October 31, 1983 | 6'3" | 245 | Veracruz, Veracruz MX |
| Travis Metcalf | R | R | August 17, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | Manhattan, KS US |
| Adam Morrissey | R | R | June 8, 1981 | 5'11" | 170 | Gosford, New South Wales AU |
| Mike Nickeas | R | R | February 13, 1983 | 6'0" | 210 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| Lou Pote | R | R | August 21, 1971 | 6'3" | 200 | Evergreen Park, IL US |
| Omar Poveda | R | R | September 28, 1987 | 6'3" | 235 | Turmero, Aragua VE |
| Kevin Richardson | R | R | September 12, 1980 | 6'3" | 230 | Mount Vernon, WA US |
| Craig Ringe | R | R | March 16, 1980 | 5'9" | 180 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Steve Rowe | R | R | July 17, 1980 | 6'3" | 215 | Lima, OH US |
| Josh Rupe | R | R | August 18, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Portsmouth, VA US |
| Brian Shouse | L | L | September 26, 1968 | 5'11" | 180 | Effingham, IL US |
| Vince Sinisi | L | L | November 7, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Dustin Smith | R | R | May 8, 1981 | 6'2" | 205 | High Bridge, NJ US |
| Travis Thompson | R | R | July 3, 1977 | 6'5" | 225 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Jayce Tingler | L | L | November 28, 1980 | 5'8" | 155 | Smithville, MO US |
| Danny Touchet | R | R | January 12, 1982 | 6'2" | 220 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Brian Valichka | R | R | August 21, 1983 | 6'3" | 200 | Frederick, MD US |
| Andrew Walker | R | R | April 20, 1983 | 6'1" | 175 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Shane Wallace | L | L | December 29, 1980 | 6'2" | 225 | Carrollton, TX US |
| Jeremy Ward | R | R | February 24, 1978 | 6'3" | 235 | Rocky Mount, NC US |
| Anthony Webster | L | R | April 10, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | Parsons, TN US |
| C. J. Wilson | L | L | November 18, 1980 | 6'1" | 210 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Ruddy Yan | S | R | January 13, 1982 | 6'0" | 160 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
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.
