2006 Nashville Sounds season
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The Nashville Sounds' 2006 season was the franchise's 29th year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 76 wins and 68 losses. They finished in a tie for first place in their division, and won the American North Division title by means of a tiebreaker with the Iowa Cubs
. In post-season play, the team had two wins and three losses; they were defeated in the American Conference finals.
, and Alec Zumwalt combined to pitch the fifth no-hitter in team history, a 2–0 win over the Memphis Redbirds
.
On May 5–6, the Sounds participated in a 24-inning game against the New Orleans Zephyrs
. The contest, played over the course of two days, lasted a total of eight hours and seven minutes. This game matched the longest game, in terms of innings played, in PCL history. Additionally, several team and league records were broken by both teams. The record was originally set on June 8, 1909 in a game between the San Francisco Seals and Oakland Oaks
. A few years later, on September 10, 1911, the record was tied by a contest between the Sacramento Solons
and Portland Beavers
.
At the end of the regular season, Nashville was in a tie for first-place with the Iowa Cubs
. The Sounds were awarded the division title and advanced to the post-season by means of a tiebreaker—winning the regular season series versus Iowa nine games to seven.
in the best-of-five American Conference finals. After splitting the first two games in Nashville, the series moved to Round Rock. The Express beat the Sounds in a 10-inning game three, before Round Rock came back to win game four, forcing a winner-take-all final game. Nashville was shut out in game five, losing the conference title in an eight-run shutout.
, and pitcher Ben Hendrickson
were named to the league's mid-season All-Star team.
Pitcher Jared Fernandez
led the league with four complete games and wound up in a four-way tie for the most shutout
s (2).
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
. In post-season play, the team had two wins and three losses; they were defeated in the American Conference finals.
Regular season
On July 15, Nashville pitchers Carlos Villanueva, Mike MeyersMike Meyers (baseball)
Michael Gregory "Mike" Meyers was raised in Tillsonburg, Ontario and is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers organizations from to ....
, and Alec Zumwalt combined to pitch the fifth no-hitter in team history, a 2–0 win over the Memphis Redbirds
Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play their home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The stadium's capacity is 14,320. They entered the Pacific Coast League as an expansion team in 1998, and were owned as a...
.
On May 5–6, the Sounds participated in a 24-inning game against the New Orleans Zephyrs
New Orleans Zephyrs
The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field....
. The contest, played over the course of two days, lasted a total of eight hours and seven minutes. This game matched the longest game, in terms of innings played, in PCL history. Additionally, several team and league records were broken by both teams. The record was originally set on June 8, 1909 in a game between the San Francisco Seals and Oakland Oaks
Oakland Oaks (PCL)
The Oakland Oaks were a minor league baseball team in Oakland, California that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1955, after which the club transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia...
. A few years later, on September 10, 1911, the record was tied by a contest between the Sacramento Solons
Sacramento Solons
The Sacramento Solons were a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Pacific Coast League during several periods . The current Sacramento River Cats began play in 2000...
and Portland Beavers
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
.
At the end of the regular season, Nashville was in a tie for first-place with the Iowa Cubs
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
. The Sounds were awarded the division title and advanced to the post-season by means of a tiebreaker—winning the regular season series versus Iowa nine games to seven.
Season standings
| Pacific Coast League - American North Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Nashville Sounds | 76 | 68 | .528 | — |
| Iowa Cubs Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:... |
76 | 68 | .528 | — |
| Memphis Redbirds Memphis Redbirds The Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play their home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The stadium's capacity is 14,320. They entered the Pacific Coast League as an expansion team in 1998, and were owned as a... |
58 | 86 | .403 | 18 |
| Omaha Royals Omaha Royals The Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States minor league baseball team currently based in the Omaha suburb of Papillion, Nebraska. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League since 1998. From 1969 to 1997,... |
53 | 91 | .368 | 23 |
Record versus opponents
| Team | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| American North | ||
| Iowa Cubs Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:... |
9–7 | .523 |
| Memphis Redbirds Memphis Redbirds The Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play their home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The stadium's capacity is 14,320. They entered the Pacific Coast League as an expansion team in 1998, and were owned as a... |
10–6 | .625 |
| Omaha Royals Omaha Royals The Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States minor league baseball team currently based in the Omaha suburb of Papillion, Nebraska. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League since 1998. From 1969 to 1997,... |
9–7 | .523 |
| Division record | 28–20 | .583 |
| American South | ||
| Albuquerque Isotopes Albuquerque Isotopes The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers... |
9–7 | .523 |
| New Orleans Zephyrs New Orleans Zephyrs The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field.... |
9–7 | .523 |
| Oklahoma RedHawks Oklahoma RedHawks The Oklahoma City RedHawks are a minor league baseball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros... |
11–5 | .688 |
| Round Rock Express Round Rock Express The Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and... |
5–11 | .313 |
| Division record | 34–30 | .531 |
| Conference record | 62–50 | .554 |
| Pacific North | ||
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox Colorado Springs Sky Sox The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team's colors are red and blue. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Colorado Rockies... |
2–2 | .500 |
| Portland Beavers Portland Beavers The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010... |
2–2 | .500 |
| Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake Bees The Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees serve as the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They play their home games at Spring Mobile Ballpark, known to fans as the Apiary, which was... |
1–3 | .250 |
| Tacoma Rainiers Tacoma Rainiers The Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners... |
3–1 | .750 |
| Division record | 8–8 | .500 |
| Pacific South | ||
| Fresno Grizzlies Fresno Grizzlies The Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team based in Fresno, California. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League , is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club. The Grizzlies play in Chukchansi Park , located in downtown Fresno and built in 2002... |
3–1 | .750 |
| Las Vegas 51s Las Vegas 51s The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League... |
1–3 | .250 |
| Sacramento River Cats Sacramento River Cats The Sacramento River Cats is a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and is the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics.... |
1–3 | .250 |
| Tucson Sidewinders Tucson Sidewinders The Tucson Sidewinders were a minor league baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona. The team, which played in the Pacific Coast League, was the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major-league club.... |
1–3 | .250 |
| Division record | 6–10 | .375 |
| Conference record | 14–18 | .438 |
Game log
| 2006 Game Log | |
|---|---|
American Conference finals
The American North Division champion Sounds met the American South Division champion Round Rock ExpressRound Rock Express
The Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and...
in the best-of-five American Conference finals. After splitting the first two games in Nashville, the series moved to Round Rock. The Express beat the Sounds in a 10-inning game three, before Round Rock came back to win game four, forcing a winner-take-all final game. Nashville was shut out in game five, losing the conference title in an eight-run shutout.
| 2006 Post-season | |
|---|---|
Roster
| 2006 Nashville Sounds roster | |||||||
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| Players | Coaches/Other | ||||||
Pitchers
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Catchers
J. C. Boscan Jean Carlos "J.C." Boscan is a right-handed Major League Baseball catcher who is currently a free agent... Mark Johnson (catcher) Mark Landon Johnson is a former professional baseball player, a catcher who played with several major league teams, but primarily with the Chicago White Sox... Chad Moeller Chad Edward Moeller [MOE-ler] is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Colorado Rockies organization. He is the cousin of former MLB first baseman Chris Cron.-College career:... Infielders
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Outfielders
Drew Anderson Drew Thomas Anderson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2006 and in the minor leagues from 2003-2010. In late 2010, he was hired by the Brewers as a scout in the Midwestern United States.-High school:Drew attended Kearney High School... Tony Gwynn, Jr. Anthony Keith "Tony" Gwynn, Jr. is a Major League Baseball player, who is currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is the son of baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn.-Amateur career:... Dave Krynzel David Benjamin Krynzel , is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He made his major league debut on September 1, .... Laynce Nix Laynce Michael Nix is a Major League Baseball outfielder. Nix plays all three outfield positions, but plays most of his games at left field. His younger brother is Jayson Nix, a utility player for the Toronto Blue Jays.... |
Manager
Frank Kremblas Francis Michael "Frank" Kremblas Jr. is an American minor league baseball manager, currently with the Indianapolis Indians Triple-A team within the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and a former minor league player in the Cincinnati Reds farm system from 1989 to 1996.-Early and personal... Coaches
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Awards and honors
Right fielder Nelson Cruz, center fielder Tony Gwynn, Jr.Tony Gwynn, Jr.
Anthony Keith "Tony" Gwynn, Jr. is a Major League Baseball player, who is currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is the son of baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn.-Amateur career:...
, and pitcher Ben Hendrickson
Ben Hendrickson
Benjamin John Hendrickson is a free-agent baseball pitcher.Hendrickson originally signed with the Milwaukee Brewers in the tenth round of the 1999 First-Year Player Draft...
were named to the league's mid-season All-Star team.
Pitcher Jared Fernandez
Jared Fernandez
Jared Wade Fernández is a former Major League Baseball knuckleball pitcher who last pitched in for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League....
led the league with four complete games and wound up in a four-way tie for the most shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s (2).