2005 Rangers Roster

Arizona League (AL) - Class: R
Team Record: 27-29
Finished 6th in the AL
Manager: Pedro Lopez (27-29)
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium

2005 Rangers Statistics

The Rangers of the Arizona League ended the 2005 season with a record of 27 wins and 29 losses, finishing sixth in the AL.

The Rangers tallied 299 runs and surrendered 344 runs. John Whittleman accounted for 35 RBI. Truan Mehl led all regular hitters by connecting at a .320 clip, while Michael Kirkman registered a 3.45 earned run average, leading qualifying pitchers.

Members of the 2005 Rangers who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Matt Riley, Zach Phillips, Michael Kirkman, Joaquín Benoit, Lou Pote, Mauro Gómez, Tim Crabtree, Manny Piña, Gerald Laird, Edinson Vólquez, Mike Nickeas and Nick Regilio.

Pedro Lopez served as manager.

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Player	Bats	Throws	Birth Date	Height	Weight	Hometown
Justin Abbott	R	R	September 4, 1981	6'3"	215	Madrid, ES
R. J. Anderson	R	R	November 1, 1986	5'11"	162	Mobile, AL US
Wally Backman	L	R	January 7, 1986	6'2"	200	Beaverton, OR US
Joaquín Benoit	R	R	July 26, 1977	6'4"	250	Santiago, Santiago DO
Jarrad Burcie	R	R	May 17, 1982	6'1"	215	Fort Worth, TX US
Cain Byrd	R	R	January 6, 1985	6'3"	210	Minden, LA US
Aneuris Carvajal	R	R	August 24, 1986	6'2"	150	Bani, Peravia DO
Julian Cordero	L	L	September 28, 1984	6'0"	165	Mata Palacio, DO
Ben Crabtree	R	R	November 2, 1982	6'0"	210	Bronxville, NY US
Tim Crabtree	R	R	October 13, 1969	6'4"	205	Jackson, MI US
Angel De La Cruz	R	R	March 20, 1983	6'2"	160	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO
Matt Farnum	R	R	June 1, 1981	6'2"	195	Denver, CO US
Shane Funk	R	R	May 9, 1987	6'6"	235	Gulfport, MS US
Josh Giles	R	R	August 3, 1984	6'1"	175	Albuquerque, NM US
Mauro Gómez	R	R	September 7, 1984	6'2"	230	Bani, Peravia DO
Phil Hawke	L	L	August 22, 1983	6'3"	240	Pensacola, FL US
Jose Jaimes	R	R	June 26, 1984	6'2"	180	Caracas, Distrito Federal VE
Brandon James	R	R	September 5, 1986	6'3"	207	Carlisle, PA US
Michael Kirkman	L	L	September 18, 1986	6'4"	215	Lake City, FL US
Gerald Laird	R	R	November 13, 1979	6'1"	230	Garden Grove, CA US
Yeyser Marinez	R	R	November 7, 1984	6'3"	230	San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO
Jose Marte	R	R	September 4, 1983	6'6"	215	Azua, Azua DO
Alberto Martinez	R	R	August 27, 1986	6'1"	191	Maturin, Monagas VE
Truan Mehl	L	R	March 20, 1983	6'1"	195	Kansas City, KS US
Wandy Morla	R	R	October 22, 1983	6'3"	195	Bayahibe-La Altagracia, DO
Joe Napoli	R	R	October 4, 1982	6'4"	230	Peoria, IL US
Matt Nevarez	R	R	February 26, 1987	6'4"	240	Mission Hills, CA US
Mike Nickeas	R	R	February 13, 1983	6'0"	210	Vancouver, BC CA
Josue Perez	S	R	August 12, 1977	6'0"	180	La Habana, La Habana CU
Roberto Perez	R	R	September 27, 1983	6'3"	170	Santiago, Santiago DO
Zach Phillips	L	L	September 21, 1986	6'1"	200	Sacramento, CA US
Manny Piña	R	R	June 5, 1987	6'0"	215	Barquisimeto, Lara VE
Lou Pote	R	R	August 21, 1971	6'3"	200	Evergreen Park, IL US
Omar Poveda	R	R	September 28, 1987	6'3"	235	Turmero, Aragua VE
Jake Rasner	R	R	December 4, 1986	6'4"	210	Reno, NV US
Nick Regilio	R	R	September 4, 1978	6'2"	205	Miami, FL US
Matt Riley	L	L	August 2, 1979	6'1"	205	Antioch, CA US
William Rodriguez	L	L	May 8, 1984	6'0"	189	Santiago, Santiago DO
Warren Rosebrock	R	R	October 22, 1982	6'4"	185	Sacramento, CA US
Matt Smith	L	R	June 12, 1983	5'10"	172	Chesapeake, VA US
Jose Torres	R	R	November 20, 1983	6'0"	200	Corona, CA US
Danny Touchet	R	R	January 12, 1982	6'2"	220	Atlanta, GA US
Brian Valichka	R	R	August 21, 1983	6'3"	200	Frederick, MD US
Roberto Valiente	R	R	March 4, 1983	6'0"	185	Tampa, FL US
Jose Vallejo	S	R	September 11, 1986	6'0"	200	Bani, Peravia DO
Edwin Vera	R	R	February 26, 1983	5'11"	170	Maracaibo, Zulia VE
Edinson Vólquez	R	R	July 3, 1983	6'0"	220	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO
John Whittleman	L	R	February 11, 1987	6'2"	195	Houston, TX US
Ruddy Yan	S	R	January 13, 1982	6'0"	160	La Romana, La Romana DO

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