2005 Visalia Oaks Roster
Team Record: 55-85
Finished 5th in the CL's North Division
Manager: Steve Livesey (55-85)
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Location: Visalia, California
Ballpark: Recreation Park
Attendance: 63,475, Avg. 933 in 68 home dates
The Visalia Oaks of the California League ended the 2005 season with a record of 55 wins and 85 losses, finishing fifth in the league's North Division.
The Oaks plated 717 runs, worst in the circuit, and conceded 858 runs. Aneudi Cuevas paced Visalia with 22 home runs Joey Gomes drove in 86 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time with a .325 average. Scott Vandermeer and Jeremy Flanagan led the team with 6 wins each, while Mike Prochaska registered a 5.14 earned run average, leading qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2005 Visalia Oaks who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Brian Stokes, Dave Coggin, Wes Bankston, Jeff Niemann, Jason Pridie, Elliot Johnson, Juan Salas, Andy Sonnanstine, Ruddy Lugo, Jean Machi and Jeff Ridgway.
Steve Livesey served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Allen | R | R | September 15, 1979 | 6'3" | 175 | Thomasville, GA US |
| Sandy Aracena | R | R | January 3, 1981 | 6'0" | 180 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| Josh Arhart | R | R | September 13, 1979 | 6'1" | 240 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| Josh Asanovich | R | R | January 31, 1983 | 6'2" | 185 | Miami, AZ US |
| Wes Bankston | R | R | November 23, 1983 | 6'4" | 215 | Dallas, TX US |
| Jon Barratt | R | L | March 19, 1985 | 5'9" | 165 | Stoneham, MA US |
| Ryan Bethel | S | R | March 26, 1982 | 6'0" | 170 | Willcox, AZ US |
| Dave Coggin | R | R | October 30, 1976 | 6'4" | 195 | Covina, CA US |
| Aneudi Cuevas | R | R | October 6, 1981 | 6'1" | 182 | Nizao, Peravia DO |
| John-Paul Davis | R | R | December 20, 1978 | 6'4" | 240 | Little Rock, AR US |
| Kris Dufner | S | R | February 15, 1980 | 6'2" | 185 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Jeremy Flanagan | R | R | April 14, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Berkeley, CA US |
| T. A. Fulmer | R | R | January 14, 1980 | 6'3" | 225 | Houston, TX US |
| Joey Gomes | R | R | November 2, 1979 | 6'2" | 210 | Marin, CA US |
| Elliot Johnson | S | R | March 9, 1984 | 6'1" | 190 | Safford, AZ US |
| Josh Kranawetter | R | R | May 21, 1980 | 5'11" | 184 | Chester, IL US |
| Francisco Leandro | L | L | July 19, 1980 | 5'10" | 180 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Joe Little | L | L | March 10, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Wheat Ridge, CO US |
| Ruddy Lugo | R | R | May 22, 1980 | 6'0" | 210 | Barahona, Barahona DO |
| Kevin Lynn | R | R | November 12, 1978 | 5'11" | 185 | Augusta, GA US |
| Jean Machi | R | R | February 1, 1982 | 6'0" | 255 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
| Matt Maniscalco | R | R | February 18, 1981 | 5'10" | 180 | Birmingham, AL US |
| Gabby Martinez | L | R | May 17, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | Ponce, PR |
| Jeff Niemann | R | R | February 28, 1983 | 6'9" | 285 | Houston, TX US |
| Tony Peguero | R | R | February 17, 1981 | 6'3" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Néstor Pérez | R | R | November 24, 1976 | 5'10" | 172 | Matanzas, Matanzas CU |
| Jason Pridie | L | R | October 9, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Mike Prochaska | L | L | May 23, 1980 | 6'1" | 210 | Memphis, TN US |
| Carlos Ramos | L | L | February 23, 1980 | 5'8" | 175 | Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos CU |
| Matt Rico | R | R | October 8, 1981 | 6'3" | 197 | Visalia, CA US |
| Jeff Ridgway | R | L | August 17, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Port Angeles, WA US |
| Juan Salas | R | R | November 7, 1978 | 6'2" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Mark Schleicher | R | R | January 1, 1982 | 6'1" | 180 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Colt Simmons | R | R | December 4, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | St. George, UT US |
| Jay Sitzman | L | L | March 13, 1978 | 6'3" | 199 | Denver, CO US |
| Andy Sonnanstine | L | R | March 18, 1983 | 6'3" | 190 | Barberton, OH US |
| Jason St. Clair | R | R | September 27, 1982 | 5'10" | 173 | Mission Viejo, CA US |
| Brian Stokes | R | R | September 7, 1979 | 6'1" | 210 | Pomona, CA US |
| Scott Vandermeer | R | R | February 16, 1981 | 6'4" | 200 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Brett Wayne | R | R | April 28, 1980 | 6'0" | 185 | Simi Valley, 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.
