2006 Trenton Thunder Roster
Team Record: 80-62
Finished 1st in the EL's North Division
Manager: Bill Masse (80-62)
Affiliation: New York Yankees
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Ballpark: ARM & HAMMER Park
Attendance: 413,068, Avg. 5,986 in 69 home dates
Playoffs - Portland Sea Dogs 3 games, Trenton Thunder 1
The Trenton Thunder of the Eastern League ended the 2006 season with a record of 80 wins and 62 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division.
The Thunder surrendered 514 runs, fewest in the league. Trenton tallied 659 runs. Randy Ruiz paced the squad with 26 home runs, and Shelley Duncan walloped 15 or more also. Randy Ruiz drove in 87 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .286. Tyler Clippard led the squad with 12 wins, while Phil Hughes recorded a 2.25 ERA, leading hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2006 Trenton Thunder who spent time in the Majors during their careers included T. J. Beam, Robinson Canó, Kris Wilson, Matt Carson, Shawn Chacón, Bronson Sardinha, Omir Santos, Tyler Clippard, Félix Escalona, Matt DeSalvo, Jesús Colomé, Justin Christian, Carl Pavano, Charlie Manning, Shelley Duncan, Gary Sheffield, Randy Ruiz, Todd Self, Matt Childers, Scott Patterson, Jorge De Paula, Octavio Dotel, Phil Hughes, Brett Gardner, Jeff Karstens and Ramiro Peña.
Bill Masse served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. J. Beam | R | R | August 28, 1980 | 6'7" | 215 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Danny Borrell | L | L | January 24, 1979 | 6'3" | 200 | Lansdale, PA US |
| Jason Brown | R | R | May 22, 1974 | 6'2" | 200 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Mike Brunet | R | R | March 5, 1977 | 6'2" | 195 | Tampa, FL US |
| Francisco Butto | R | R | May 11, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | Maturin, Monagas VE |
| Robinson Canó | L | R | October 22, 1982 | 6'0" | 210 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Matt Carson | R | R | July 1, 1981 | 6'2" | 200 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Gerardo Casadiego | R | R | December 19, 1980 | 6'0" | 180 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Shawn Chacón | R | R | December 23, 1977 | 6'3" | 212 | Anchorage, AK US |
| Matt Childers | R | R | December 3, 1978 | 6'5" | 215 | Douglas, GA US |
| Justin Christian | R | R | April 3, 1980 | 6'1" | 195 | Lincoln, NE US |
| Tyler Clippard | R | R | February 14, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | Lexington, KY US |
| Jesús Colomé | R | R | December 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 240 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Caonabo Cosme | R | R | March 18, 1979 | 6'2" | 160 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| J. B. Cox | L | R | May 13, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Bay City, TX US |
| Jorge De Paula | R | R | November 10, 1978 | 6'1" | 160 | Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata DO |
| Matt DeSalvo | R | R | September 11, 1980 | 6'0" | 180 | New Castle, PA US |
| Octavio Dotel | R | R | November 25, 1973 | 6'0" | 230 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Eric Duncan | L | R | December 7, 1984 | 6'3" | 210 | Florham Park, NJ US |
| Shelley Duncan | R | R | September 29, 1979 | 6'5" | 215 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Félix Escalona | R | R | March 12, 1979 | 6'0" | 185 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| Vince Faison | L | R | January 22, 1981 | 5'11" | 195 | Vidalia, GA US |
| Brett Gardner | L | L | August 24, 1983 | 5'11" | 195 | Holly Hill, SC US |
| Rudy Guillen | R | R | November 23, 1983 | 6'3" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Kevin Howard | L | R | June 25, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Hinsdale, IL US |
| Phil Hughes | R | R | June 24, 1986 | 6'5" | 240 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Jason Jones | R | R | November 20, 1982 | 6'5" | 225 | Pasadena, MD US |
| Jeff Karstens | R | R | September 24, 1982 | 6'3" | 185 | San Diego, CA US |
| Jeff Kennard | R | R | July 26, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | Centerville, OH US |
| Jeremy King | R | R | November 12, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Arcadia, FL US |
| Gabe Lopez | R | R | March 11, 1980 | 5'8" | 170 | Hollywood, CA US |
| Charlie Manning | L | L | March 31, 1979 | 6'2" | 185 | Winter Haven, FL US |
| Scott Patterson | R | R | June 20, 1979 | 6'7" | 225 | Oakdale, PA US |
| Carl Pavano | R | R | January 8, 1976 | 6'5" | 265 | New Britain, CT US |
| Ramiro Peña | S | R | July 18, 1985 | 5'11" | 200 | Monterrey, Nuevo Leon MX |
| Grant Plumley | R | R | December 21, 1981 | 6'0" | 185 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Justin Pope | S | R | November 8, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Tom Rojas | R | R | March 31, 1982 | 6'2" | 185 | Monterey Park, CA US |
| Randy Ruiz | R | R | October 19, 1977 | 6'3" | 250 | Bronx, NY US |
| Omir Santos | R | R | April 29, 1981 | 6'0" | 215 | Bayamon, PR |
| Bronson Sardinha | L | R | April 6, 1983 | 6'1" | 220 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Todd Self | L | R | November 9, 1978 | 6'5" | 215 | Shreveport, LA US |
| Gary Sheffield | R | R | November 18, 1968 | 5'11" | 190 | Tampa, FL US |
| J. T. Stotts | R | R | January 21, 1980 | 5'11" | 185 | Panorama City, CA US |
| Paul Thorp | R | R | September 23, 1980 | 6'0" | 200 | Dallas, TX US |
| Steven White | R | R | June 15, 1981 | 6'4" | 205 | League City, TX US |
| Kris Wilson | R | R | August 6, 1976 | 6'4" | 220 | Washington, DC 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.
