2005 Monclova Acereros Roster
Team Record: 53-55
Finished 6th in the ML's North Division
Manager: Lino Rivera (0-0), Francisco Rodriguez (0-0)
Location: Monclova, Mexico, Mexico
Ballpark: Estadio Monclova
Attendance: 214,057, Avg. 3,964
The Monclova Acereros of the Mexican League ended the 2005 season with a record of 53 wins and 55 losses, finishing sixth in the league's North Division.
The Acereros plated 628 runs and yielded 645 runs. Guillermo Garcia paced Monclova with 29 home runs, while Leobardo Arauz and Ricardo Saenz walloped 15 or more, too. Guillermo Garcia accounted for 99 RBI. Fernando Rodriguez and Ricardo Saenz topped all regular batters by connecting at a .319 clip. Jesus Rodriguez and Bryan Ward led the team with 6 wins each, and Bryan Ward recorded a 4.85 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Bill Simas, José Alberro, Jason Jacome, Ozzie Timmons, Bryan Ward, Nerio Rodríguez, Guillermo Garcia, Edwin Hurtado and Angel Echevarria were all players from the 2005 Monclova Acereros who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Lino Rivera and Francisco Rodriguez served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasiel Acosta | L | L | July 30, 1982 | 6'1" | 210 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
| Rubén Aganza | R | R | January 30, 1970 | 6'0" | 215 | Huepac, Sonora MX |
| Alejandro Aguirre | R | R | April 9, 1986 | 6'1" | 175 | Banamichi, Sonora MX |
| José Alberro | R | R | June 29, 1969 | 6'2" | 190 | San Juan, PR |
| Gabriel Alvarez | R | R | August 10, 1984 | 5'10" | 195 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Leobardo Arauz | S | R | January 18, 1977 | 5'10" | 190 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Hector Casillas | R | R | January 17, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Zapopan, MX |
| Domingo Castro | R | R | February 28, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Ciudad Constitucion, Baja California Sur MX |
| Pedro Diaz | R | R | November 8, 1978 | 6'1" | 220 | Chihuahua, Chihuahua MX |
| Randey Dorame | L | L | January 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 205 | Huatabampo, Sonora MX |
| Angel Echevarria | R | R | May 25, 1971 | 6'4" | 215 | Bridgeport, CT US |
| Jorge Flores | L | L | July 1, 1978 | 6'0" | 195 | El Burrion, MX |
| Renato Flores | R | R | August 28, 1982 | 5'11" | 165 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Hector Garanzuay | L | R | October 6, 1980 | 5'9" | 175 | Monclova, Coahuila MX |
| Guillermo Garcia | R | R | April 4, 1972 | 6'3" | 215 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Mario Gonzalez | R | R | March 14, 1987 | 6'0" | 168 | Guadalupe, MX |
| Christian Guzman | R | R | June 22, 1981 | 6'2" | 195 | Purisima de Bustos, MX |
| Edwin Hurtado | R | R | February 1, 1970 | 6'3" | 215 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Jason Jacome | L | L | November 24, 1970 | 6'1" | 155 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Daniel Lopez | R | R | August 31, 1986 | 6'0" | 172 | Guamuchil, Sinaloa MX |
| Jose Ramon Medina | R | R | February 3, 1971 | 6'1" | 200 | Hermosillo, Sonora MX |
| Gonzalo Meza | L | R | March 12, 1979 | 5'6" | 170 | San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora MX |
| Jose Felix Navarro | R | R | February 13, 1979 | 6'1" | 205 | Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua MX |
| Adrian Ramirez | L | L | October 1, 1983 | 5'6" | 185 | Piedras Negras, MX |
| Eddy Ramos | S | R | September 28, 1973 | 5'11" | 179 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Carlos Resendez | R | R | November 26, 1976 | 5'11" | 205 | McAllen, TX US |
| Boi Rodriguez | L | R | April 14, 1966 | 6'1" | 205 | Dorado Beach, PR |
| Fernando Rodriguez | R | R | August 1, 1973 | 6'1" | 220 | Torreon, Coahuila MX |
| Jesus Rodriguez | R | R | September 13, 1985 | 6'0" | 180 | Monclova, Coahuila MX |
| Nerio Rodríguez | R | R | March 4, 1971 | 6'1" | 220 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Raul Rodriguez | L | L | July 20, 1968 | 6'0" | 194 | Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes MX |
| Juan De Dios Ruiz | R | R | March 8, 1970 | 5'10" | 180 | Tierra Blanca, Veracruz MX |
| Ricardo Saenz | R | R | February 24, 1962 | 6'1" | 185 | Sacramento, MX |
| Orlando Sanchez | R | R | July 19, 1978 | 6'0" | 160 | Novolato, MX |
| Bill Simas | L | R | November 28, 1971 | 6'3" | 200 | Hanford, CA US |
| David Sinohui | R | R | October 12, 1968 | 5'10" | 180 | Tijuana, Baja California MX |
| Gilberto Sotomayor | L | L | January 30, 1978 | 6'0" | 152 | Ciudad Obregon, Sonora MX |
| Ozzie Timmons | R | R | September 18, 1970 | 6'2" | 205 | Tampa, FL US |
| Ivan Torres | R | R | February 19, 1984 | 5'11" | 214 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa MX |
| Edgar Vega | R | R | December 10, 1971 | 5'11" | 195 | Guasave, Sinaloa MX |
| William Vizcarra | R | R | May 15, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | San Blas, Nayarit MX |
| Bryan Ward | L | L | January 28, 1972 | 6'2" | 210 | Bristol, PA 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.
