2001 Reading Phillies Roster
Team Record: 77-65
Finished 2nd in the EL's South Division
Manager: Gary Varsho (77-65)
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: First Energy Stadium
Attendance: 458,585, Avg. 6,948 in 66 home dates
Playoffs - Reading Phillies 3 games, Erie Seawolves 1
The Reading Phillies of the Eastern League ended the 2001 season with a record of 77 wins and 65 losses, finishing second in the league's South Division.
The Phillies scored 691 runs and allowed 622 runs. Marlon Byrd led Reading with 28 home runs, while J. P. Roberge and Gary Burnham walloped 15 or more, too. Marlon Byrd drove in 89 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .316. Carlos Silva paced the team with 15 wins, and Brett Myers recorded a 3.87 ERA, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2001 Reading Phillies who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Travis Chapman, Anderson Machado, Brett Myers, Randy Wolf, Jason Kershner, Franklin Núñez, Carlos Silva, Ricky Bottalico, Rheal Cormier, Geoff Geary, Pete Rose, Bruce Chen, Marlon Byrd, Mickey Lopez and Andy Dominique.
Gary Varsho served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bailie | R | R | October 1, 1975 | 5'10" | 195 | Portland, OR US |
| Brad Baisley | R | R | August 24, 1979 | 6'9" | 205 | Dade City, FL US |
| Fletcher Bates | S | R | March 24, 1974 | 6'1" | 190 | Wilmington, NC US |
| Tom Batson | R | R | February 9, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Ricky Bottalico | L | R | August 26, 1969 | 6'1" | 200 | New Britain, CT US |
| Gary Burnham | L | L | October 13, 1974 | 5'11" | 219 | Hartford, CT US |
| Marlon Byrd | R | R | August 30, 1977 | 6'0" | 245 | Boynton Beach, FL US |
| Uriel Casillas | R | R | August 22, 1975 | 5'11" | 160 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Blas Cedeno | R | R | November 15, 1972 | 6'0" | 165 | , Carabobo VE |
| Travis Chapman | R | R | June 5, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Bruce Chen | L | L | June 19, 1977 | 6'2" | 215 | Panama, Panama PA |
| Rheal Cormier | L | L | April 23, 1967 | 5'10" | 185 | Moncton, NB CA |
| Andy Dominique | R | R | October 30, 1975 | 6'0" | 220 | Tarzana, CA US |
| Geoff Geary | R | R | August 26, 1976 | 6'0" | 180 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Ramon Gomez | R | R | May 15, 1974 | 6'2" | 170 | Santa Cruz, DO |
| Manny Gonzalez | S | R | May 5, 1976 | 6'2" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Brian Harris | S | R | April 28, 1975 | 5'10" | 171 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Cary Hiles | R | R | November 29, 1975 | 5'10" | 173 | Toledo, OH US |
| Brian Hitchcox | L | R | July 21, 1978 | 5'11" | 180 | Crossville, TN US |
| Jason Johnson | R | R | August 21, 1977 | 6'1" | 170 | Pomona, CA US |
| Jason Kershner | L | L | December 19, 1976 | 6'2" | 165 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Greg Kubes | R | L | November 10, 1976 | 6'6" | 205 | Wharton, TX US |
| Mickey Lopez | S | R | November 17, 1973 | 5'9" | 170 | Miami, FL US |
| Anderson Machado | S | R | January 25, 1981 | 6'0" | 189 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Rusty McNamara | R | R | January 23, 1975 | 5'9" | 190 | West Covina, CA US |
| Brett Myers | R | R | August 17, 1980 | 6'4" | 240 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Franklin Núñez | R | R | January 18, 1977 | 6'0" | 175 | Nagua, Maria Trinidad Sanchez DO |
| Mark Outlaw | L | L | January 2, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | Waco, TX US |
| Brad Pautz | R | R | January 3, 1977 | 6'3" | 190 | Green Bay, WI US |
| Josue Perez | S | R | August 12, 1977 | 6'0" | 180 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| J. P. Roberge | R | R | September 12, 1972 | 6'0" | 180 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Pete Rose | L | R | November 16, 1969 | 6'1" | 180 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Aaron Royster | R | R | November 30, 1972 | 6'1" | 215 | Chicago, IL US |
| Elio Serrano | R | R | December 4, 1978 | 6'3" | 265 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Carlos Silva | R | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'4" | 280 | , Bolivar VE |
| Bobby Sismondo | L | L | November 14, 1976 | 6'1" | 200 | Steubenville, OH US |
| Jerry Valdez | R | R | June 6, 1974 | 5'11" | 185 | El Paso, TX US |
| Bobby Van Iten | L | R | July 1, 1977 | 6'1" | 180 | Independence, MO US |
| Adam Walker | L | L | May 28, 1976 | 6'7" | 200 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Jeremy Wedel | R | R | November 27, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | Wasco, CA US |
| Randy Wolf | L | L | August 22, 1976 | 6'0" | 205 | Canoga Park, 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.
