1997 Helena Brewers Roster
Team Record: 37-34
Finished 3rd in the PL's North Division
Manager: Alex Morales (37-34)
Affiliation: Milwaukee Brewers
Location: Helena, Montana
Ballpark: Kindrick Legion Field
Attendance: 35,161, Avg. 1,099 in 32 home dates
The Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League ended the 1997 season with a record of 37 wins and 34 losses, finishing third in the league's North Division.
The Brewers scored 434 runs and allowed 430 runs. Antuan Bunkley led Helena with 17 home runs and accounted for 67 RBI, while leading hitters with significant playing time by hitting .381. Doug Johnston and Brian Mallette topped the team with 6 wins each, and Doug Johnston recorded a 4.37 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 1997 Helena Brewers who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Matt Childers, Jason Childers and Brian Mallette.
Alex Morales served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Akin | L | L | July 9, 1974 | 6'2" | 202 | Memphis, TN US |
| Ramy Beatriz | L | L | January 15, 1979 | 5'11" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Antuan Bunkley | R | R | September 20, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Nick Caiazzo | R | R | May 17, 1975 | 6'4" | 215 | Boston, MA US |
| Alex Castillo | R | R | January 11, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Andy Cavanagh | R | R | May 3, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Jason Childers | R | R | January 13, 1975 | 6'0" | 160 | Statesboro, GA US |
| Matt Childers | R | R | December 3, 1978 | 6'5" | 215 | Douglas, GA US |
| Ramon Fernandez | R | R | September 21, 1977 | 6'0" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jose Guillen | S | R | August 10, 1979 | 6'0" | 156 | Manoguayabo, DO |
| Jonathan Guzman | L | L | August 26, 1977 | 6'2" | 220 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Chad Helmer | R | R | September 12, 1975 | 6'4" | 210 | Dayton, OH US |
| Todd Incantalupo | L | L | May 18, 1976 | 6'2" | 185 | Stamford, CT US |
| Doug Johnston | R | R | March 16, 1978 | 6'5" | 205 | Omaha, NE US |
| Chauncey Jones | R | R | September 15, 1975 | 6'1" | 195 | Omaha, NE US |
| Phil Kendall | R | R | August 22, 1977 | 6'4" | 220 | Jasper, IN US |
| Scott Kirby | R | R | July 18, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Winter Haven, FL US |
| Jake Kraus | R | R | October 13, 1973 | 6'4" | 225 | Fond du Lac, WI US |
| Maney Leshay | R | R | March 15, 1973 | 6'1" | 190 | Winsted, CT US |
| Brian Mallette | R | R | January 19, 1975 | 6'0" | 185 | Dublin, GA US |
| Francisco Martinez | R | R | February 6, 1978 | 6'1" | 165 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jim Miller | R | R | August 1, 1975 | 6'6" | 195 | Park Ridge, IL US |
| Brian Moon | S | R | July 15, 1977 | 6'0" | 190 | Covington, GA US |
| Rob Myers | R | R | August 24, 1976 | 6'1" | 185 | York, PA US |
| Chris Patten | R | R | December 8, 1978 | 6'1" | 215 | Rutland, VT US |
| Marty Patterson | R | R | December 24, 1974 | 6'2" | 200 | Port Huron, MI US |
| Ryan Pearson | S | R | August 11, 1974 | 6'2" | 215 | Bainbridge, GA US |
| Kevin Priebe | R | L | January 1, 1975 | 6'2" | 225 | Fond du Lac, WI US |
| Eliezer Rojas | R | R | January 14, 1979 | 5'10" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Wellington Sanchez | R | R | May 27, 1977 | 6'0" | 162 | Nigua, DO |
| Tom Warren | R | R | November 1, 1979 | 6'4" | 180 | San Bernardino, CA 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.
