2007 Reading Phillies Roster
Team Record: 70-71
Finished 5th in the EL's South Division
Manager: P. J. Forbes (70-71)
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: First Energy Stadium
Attendance: 466,385, Avg. 6,663 in 70 home dates
The Reading Phillies of the Eastern League ended the 2007 season with a record of 70 wins and 71 losses, finishing fifth in the league's South Division.
The Phillies plated 686 runs and allowed 670 runs. Mike Costanzo paced Reading with 27 home runs, and Greg Jacobs walloped 15 or more, too. Mike Costanzo drove in 86 runs. Greg Jacobs led all regular batters by hitting .310. Matt Maloney topped the team with 9 wins and a team-best 3.95 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2007 Reading Phillies who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Shane Victorino, Gary Knotts, Chris Coste, Chase Utley, Carlos Carrasco, Randy Ruiz, Joe Thurston, Pedro Swann, Mike Zagurski, Julio Mateo, Allan Simpson, Matt Maloney, Mike Costanzo, Ryan Madson, Anderson García, J. J. Trujillo, Zack Segovia, Kyle Kendrick, Fabio Castro, Josh Outman, Adam Eaton, Scott Mathieson, Dusty Wathan, Jason Anderson, Rod Barajas and Greg Golson.
P. J. Forbes served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anderson | L | R | June 9, 1979 | 6'0" | 188 | Danville, IL US |
| Rod Barajas | R | R | September 5, 1975 | 6'2" | 250 | Ontario, CA US |
| Shaun Boyd | R | R | August 15, 1981 | 5'11" | 188 | Corona, CA US |
| Brian Burgamy | S | R | June 27, 1981 | 5'10" | 190 | Lawton, OK US |
| Ryan Cameron | R | R | September 13, 1977 | 6'1" | 175 | North Adams, MA US |
| Carlos Carrasco | R | R | March 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 224 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Fabio Castro | L | L | January 20, 1985 | 5'7" | 185 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Mike Costanzo | L | R | September 9, 1983 | 6'2" | 205 | Springfield, PA US |
| Chris Coste | R | R | February 4, 1973 | 6'1" | 200 | Fargo, ND US |
| Phillip Cuevas | R | R | June 30, 1985 | 5'11" | 168 | Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristobal DO |
| Allen Davis | L | L | October 1, 1975 | 6'4" | 220 | Dallas, TX US |
| Julio De La Cruz | R | R | October 7, 1980 | 6'1" | 161 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Adam Eaton | R | R | November 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Seattle, WA US |
| Nick Evangelista | R | R | March 17, 1982 | 6'4" | 215 | Reading, PA US |
| Branden Florence | R | R | April 3, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Tacoma, WA US |
| Anderson García | R | R | March 23, 1981 | 6'2" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Michael Garciaparra | R | R | April 2, 1983 | 6'1" | 165 | Whittier, CA US |
| Greg Golson | R | R | September 17, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Austin, TX US |
| Tim Gradoville | R | R | January 30, 1980 | 6'3" | 195 | Mechanicsburg, PA US |
| Joey Hammond | R | R | October 27, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Frederick, MD US |
| Jason Hill | R | R | March 17, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Greg Jacobs | L | L | October 9, 1976 | 5'9" | 195 | Orange County, CA US |
| Landon Jacobsen | R | R | May 4, 1979 | 6'3" | 220 | Mitchell, SD US |
| Nate Johnson | R | R | January 13, 1982 | 6'1" | 210 | Oskaloosa, IA US |
| Kyle Kendrick | R | R | August 26, 1984 | 6'3" | 220 | Houston, TX US |
| Chris Key | R | L | October 30, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Reno, NV US |
| Gary Knotts | R | R | February 12, 1977 | 6'4" | 235 | Decatur, AL US |
| Carlos Leon | S | R | August 31, 1979 | 5'10" | 181 | Cabimas, Zulia VE |
| Hector Made | R | R | December 18, 1984 | 6'1" | 155 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Ryan Madson | L | R | August 28, 1980 | 6'6" | 234 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Matt Maloney | L | L | January 16, 1984 | 6'4" | 210 | Sandusky, OH US |
| Julio Mateo | R | R | August 2, 1977 | 5'11" | 235 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Scott Mathieson | R | R | February 27, 1984 | 6'3" | 230 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| Tim McClaskey | S | R | January 11, 1976 | 6'1" | 175 | Port Smith, OH US |
| Jesus Merchan | R | R | March 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Javon Moran | R | R | September 30, 1982 | 5'11" | 175 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Bubba Nelson | R | R | August 26, 1981 | 6'0" | 210 | Clinton, MD US |
| Josh Outman | L | L | September 14, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Pat Overholt | R | R | February 8, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Matt Padgett | L | R | July 22, 1977 | 6'2" | 215 | Newberry, SC US |
| Peeter Ramos | R | R | March 18, 1982 | 5'11" | 180 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Chris Rojas | R | R | March 30, 1977 | 6'2" | 189 | Queens, NY US |
| Randy Ruiz | R | R | October 19, 1977 | 6'3" | 250 | Bronx, NY US |
| Zack Segovia | R | R | April 11, 1983 | 6'2" | 245 | Dallas, TX US |
| Pete Shier | R | R | March 16, 1981 | 6'2" | 165 | Columbus, OH US |
| Allan Simpson | R | R | August 26, 1977 | 6'4" | 180 | Springfield, IL US |
| Michael Spidale | R | R | March 12, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Broadview, IL US |
| Pedro Swann | L | R | October 27, 1970 | 6'0" | 195 | Wilmington, DE US |
| Juan Tejeda | R | R | January 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Tamboril, Santiago DO |
| Joe Thurston | L | R | September 29, 1979 | 5'11" | 225 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Heath Totten | R | R | September 30, 1978 | 6'2" | 235 | Port Arthur, TX US |
| J. J. Trujillo | R | R | October 9, 1975 | 6'0" | 180 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Chase Utley | L | R | December 17, 1978 | 6'1" | 195 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Shane Victorino | R | R | November 30, 1980 | 5'9" | 190 | Wailuku, HI US |
| Dusty Wathan | R | R | August 22, 1973 | 6'4" | 215 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Charlie Weatherby | R | R | December 23, 1978 | 6'0" | 208 | Havelock, NC US |
| Cory Willey | L | L | April 22, 1981 | 6'0" | 185 | Cambridge, MD US |
| Mike Zagurski | L | L | January 27, 1983 | 6'0" | 240 | Omaha, NE 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.
