2006 Grand Canyon Rafters Roster
Team Record: 16-16
Finished 2nd in the AZFL's National Division
Manager: Stu Cole (16-16)
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
Finals - Phoenix Desert Dogs 1 game, Grand Canyon Rafters 0
The Grand Canyon Rafters of the Arizona Fall League ended the 2006 season with a record of 16 wins and 16 losses, finishing second in the league's National Division.
The Rafters scored 165 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 162 runs. Mitch Maier led all qualifying hitters on the roster with a .350 average.
Members of the 2006 Grand Canyon Rafters who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jim Miller, Travis Metcalf, Brad Eldred, Neil Walker, Fernando Cortez, Kevin Richardson, Nolan Reimold, Brian Rogers, Neal Musser, Joe Koshansky, Troy Tulowitzki, John Koronka, Devon Lowery, Jesse Chavez, Josh Newman, Ryan Speier, Dave Davidson, Jeff Fiorentino, A. J. Murray, Mitch Maier, Luke Hochevar and Craig Stansberry.
Stu Cole served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Bass | S | R | April 12, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Seminole, FL US |
| Jesse Chavez | R | R | August 21, 1983 | 6'2" | 175 | Victorville, CA US |
| Danny Christensen | L | L | August 10, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Fernando Cortez | L | R | August 10, 1981 | 6'1" | 175 | Stockton, CA US |
| Dave Davidson | L | L | April 23, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | Richmond Hill, ON CA |
| Gabe DeHoyos | R | R | April 14, 1980 | 5'11" | 260 | Carlsbad, NM US |
| Adam Donachie | R | R | March 3, 1984 | 6'1" | 215 | Winter Park, FL US |
| Brad Eldred | R | R | July 12, 1980 | 6'6" | 270 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Brian Finch | R | R | September 27, 1981 | 6'4" | 215 | Brazoria, TX US |
| Jeff Fiorentino | L | R | April 14, 1983 | 6'1" | 185 | Pembroke Pines, FL US |
| Luke Hochevar | R | R | September 15, 1983 | 6'5" | 225 | Denver, CO US |
| Ryan Hubele | R | R | September 9, 1980 | 5'11" | 200 | Paradise Valley, AZ US |
| Jesse Ingram | R | R | April 27, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Ryan Keefer | L | R | August 10, 1981 | 6'3" | 225 | Bloomsburg, PA US |
| John Koronka | L | L | July 3, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Joe Koshansky | L | L | May 26, 1982 | 6'4" | 230 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Devon Lowery | L | R | March 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Lincolnton, NC US |
| Chris Lubanski | L | L | March 24, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Lansdale, PA US |
| Mitch Maier | L | R | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Petoskey, MI US |
| Nick McCurdy | R | R | January 24, 1980 | 6'3" | 185 | Thomasville, AL US |
| Travis Metcalf | R | R | August 17, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | Manhattan, KS US |
| Jim Miller | R | R | April 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Randolph, NJ US |
| Matt Miller | R | R | December 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | New Braunfels, TX US |
| Cory Morris | R | R | June 2, 1979 | 6'2" | 200 | Beckville, TX US |
| A. J. Murray | S | L | March 17, 1982 | 6'3" | 220 | Vernal, UT US |
| Neal Musser | L | L | August 25, 1980 | 6'1" | 235 | Lafayette, IN US |
| Josh Newman | L | L | June 11, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Portsmouth, OH US |
| Nolan Reimold | R | R | October 12, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | Greenville, PA US |
| Kevin Richardson | R | R | September 12, 1980 | 6'3" | 230 | Mount Vernon, WA US |
| Brian Rogers | R | R | July 17, 1982 | 6'4" | 190 | Dallas, TX US |
| Josh Shortslef | R | L | February 1, 1982 | 6'4" | 250 | Oswego, NY US |
| Judd Songster | R | R | December 26, 1979 | 6'3" | 195 | North Platte, NE US |
| Ryan Speier | R | R | July 24, 1979 | 6'7" | 210 | Frankfort, KY US |
| Craig Stansberry | R | R | March 8, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | Dammam, SA |
| Danny Touchet | R | R | January 12, 1982 | 6'2" | 220 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Troy Tulowitzki | R | R | October 10, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Santa Clara, CA US |
| Neil Walker | S | R | September 10, 1985 | 6'3" | 210 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Anthony Webster | L | R | April 10, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | Parsons, TN US |
| Dustin Yount | L | R | October 27, 1982 | 6'1" | 198 | West Allis, WI US |
