2008 Tucson Sidewinders Roster
Team Record: 60-81
Finished 4th in the PCL's South Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Bill Plummer (60-81)
Affiliation: Arizona Diamondbacks
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Ballpark: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 245,121, Avg. 3,552 in 69 home dates
The Tucson Sidewinders of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2008 season with a record of 60 wins and 81 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Sidewinders scored 763 runs and allowed 861 runs, most in the circuit. Josh Whitesell led Tucson with 26 home runs, while Jamie D'Antona and Tim Raines walloped 15 or more as well. Josh Whitesell accounted for 110 RBI. Jamie D'Antona paced all regular hitters by connecting at a .365 clip. Connor Robertson and Evan MacLane topped the team with 7 wins each, and Billy Buckner recorded a 4.96 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2008 Tucson Sidewinders who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jailen Peguero, Micah Owings, Chad Tracy, Josh Whitesell, Esmerling Vásquez, Jamie D'Antona, Trent Oeltjen, Emiliano Fruto, Alex Romero, Doug Slaten, Dave Krynzel, Wilkin Castillo, Robby Hammock, Billy Buckner, Juan Cruz, Randy Johnson, Yusmeiro Petit, Jon Coutlangus, Trot Nixon, Justin Upton, Leo Rosales, Evan MacLane, Max Scherzer, Miguel Montero, Jeff Salazar, Brandon Medders, Emilio Bonifácio, J. C. Gutiérrez, Don Kelly, Tim Raines, Doug Davis and Connor Robertson.
Bill Plummer served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Avlas | R | R | December 17, 1982 | 5'11" | 183 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Emilio Bonifácio | S | R | April 23, 1985 | 5'10" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Javier Brito | R | R | March 25, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Billy Buckner | R | R | August 27, 1983 | 6'2" | 205 | Decatur, GA US |
| Wilkin Castillo | S | R | June 1, 1984 | 6'0" | 215 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Jon Coutlangus | L | L | October 21, 1980 | 6'1" | 185 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Juan Cruz | R | R | October 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 170 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Frank Curreri | L | R | December 4, 1982 | 6'4" | 210 | Weymouth, MA US |
| Jamie D'Antona | R | R | May 12, 1982 | 6'2" | 220 | Greenwich, CT US |
| Doug Davis | R | L | September 21, 1975 | 6'4" | 215 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Josh Ellis | R | R | August 7, 1984 | 6'1" | 209 | Cape Girardeau, MO US |
| Cody Evans | R | R | September 3, 1983 | 6'5" | 190 | Whittier, CA US |
| Emiliano Fruto | R | R | June 6, 1984 | 6'3" | 230 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Dustin Glant | R | R | July 20, 1981 | 6'2" | 200 | Decatur, IN US |
| Clint Goocher | L | L | June 15, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Houston, TX US |
| Matt Green | R | R | January 5, 1982 | 6'4" | 200 | Shreveport, LA US |
| J. C. Gutiérrez | R | R | July 14, 1983 | 6'3" | 245 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Robby Hammock | R | R | May 13, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | Macon, GA US |
| Randy Johnson | R | L | September 10, 1963 | 6'10" | 225 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Don Kelly | L | R | February 15, 1980 | 6'4" | 215 | Butler, PA US |
| Chris Kinsey | R | R | October 18, 1982 | 6'3" | 230 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Dave Krynzel | L | L | November 7, 1981 | 6'1" | 180 | Dayton, OH US |
| Evan MacLane | L | L | November 4, 1982 | 6'2" | 185 | Chico, CA US |
| Reid Mahon | R | R | June 1, 1983 | 6'3" | 225 | St. Paul, MN US |
| Brandon Medders | R | R | January 26, 1980 | 6'2" | 195 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Richard Mercado | R | R | May 23, 1983 | 6'0" | 220 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Jesus Merchan | R | R | March 26, 1981 | 5'11" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Miguel Montero | L | R | July 9, 1983 | 5'11" | 221 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Matt Morgan | R | R | August 10, 1981 | 6'2" | 195 | Visalia, CA US |
| Trot Nixon | L | L | April 11, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | Durham, NC US |
| Trent Oeltjen | L | L | February 28, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Sydney, New South Wales AU |
| Micah Owings | R | R | September 28, 1982 | 6'5" | 220 | Gainesville, GA US |
| Jailen Peguero | R | R | January 4, 1981 | 6'0" | 185 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Yusmeiro Petit | R | R | November 22, 1984 | 6'1" | 255 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Tim Raines | R | R | August 31, 1979 | 5'10" | 190 | Memphis, TN US |
| Connor Robertson | R | R | September 10, 1981 | 6'2" | 225 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Alex Romero | L | R | September 9, 1983 | 6'0" | 198 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Leo Rosales | R | R | May 28, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Jeff Salazar | L | L | November 24, 1980 | 6'0" | 195 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Max Scherzer | R | R | July 27, 1984 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Louis, MO US |
| A. J. Shappi | R | R | October 16, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Orange, CA US |
| Doug Slaten | L | L | February 4, 1980 | 6'5" | 215 | Venice, CA US |
| Houston Summers | R | R | August 20, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | Greensboro, NC US |
| Matt Torra | R | R | June 29, 1984 | 6'3" | 225 | Pittsfield, MA US |
| Chad Tracy | L | R | May 22, 1980 | 6'1" | 205 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Justin Upton | R | R | August 25, 1987 | 6'1" | 215 | Norfolk, VA US |
| Jason Urquidez | R | R | September 12, 1982 | 6'0" | 175 | Tarzana, CA US |
| Esmerling Vásquez | R | R | November 7, 1983 | 6'1" | 200 | Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal DO |
| Josh Whitesell | L | L | April 14, 1982 | 6'3" | 220 | Durham, NC US |
| Abe Woody | R | R | November 9, 1982 | 5'11" | 200 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Bayron Zepeda | L | L | August 29, 1987 | 5'10" | 185 | Cinco Pinos, NI |
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.
