2007 Nashville Sounds season
Encyclopedia
The Nashville Sounds' 2007 season was the franchise's 30th year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 89 wins and 55 losses. They finished first in their division, clinching the American North Division title. In post-season play, the team had one win and three losses; they were eliminated in the American Conference series.
pitched the club's second perfect game
, only the third nine-inning perfect game in PCL history, against the Round Rock Express
. The team finished the season eleven games ahead of the second-place Iowa Cubs
, clinching the division title and giving them a shot at the conference title.
in the best-of-five American Conference finals. The Sounds lost the first two games in New Orleans, but rallied back to win game three in Nashville. However, the Sounds fell to the Zephyrs in game four—a six-run shutout that ended their season.
was named the league's Pitcher of the Year. Frank Kremblas
was named Manager of the Year. Pitcher Steve Bray
and catcher Vinny Rottino
were named to the league's mid-season All-Star team. Dickey, along with fellow pitcher Adam Pettyjohn
were named to the post-season squad. Jeff Paxon was named Trainer of the Year.
Mike Rivera led all catchers in the league with his .997 fielding percentage
. Dickey's 13 win
s were the most in the league. He also tied with another pitcher for the most complete game
s (3).
Regular season
On June 25, Manny ParraManny Parra
Manuel Alex "Manny" Parra is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Early life:...
pitched the club's second perfect game
Perfect game
A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a pitcher pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of nine innings and in which no opposing player reaches base. Thus, the pitcher cannot allow any hits, walks, hit batsmen, or any opposing player to reach base safely for any...
, only the third nine-inning perfect game in PCL history, against the 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...
. The team finished the season eleven games ahead of the second-place 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:...
, clinching the division title and giving them a shot at the conference title.
Season standings
| Pacific Coast League - American North Division | ||||
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| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Nashville Sounds | 89 | 55 | .618 | — |
| 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:... |
78 | 66 | .542 | 11 |
| 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,... |
73 | 71 | .507 | 16 |
| 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... |
57 | 87 | .396 | 32 |
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:... |
9–6 | .600 | ||
| 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... |
11–5 | .688 | ||
| 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 | .563 | ||
| Division record | 29–18 | .617 | ||
| 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... |
10–5 | .667 | ||
| 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 | .563 | ||
| 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... |
12–6 | .667 | ||
| 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... |
12–4 | .750 | ||
| Division record | 43–22 | .662 | ||
| Conference record | 72–40 | .643 | ||
| 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... |
0–4 | .000 | ||
| 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... |
2–2 | .500 | ||
| 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... |
2–2 | .500 | ||
| Division record | 6–10 | .375 | ||
| 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... |
3–1 | .750 | ||
| 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.... |
2–2 | .500 | ||
| 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.... |
3–1 | .750 | ||
| Division record | 11–5 | .688 | ||
| Conference record | 17–15 | .531 | ||
Game log
| 2007 Game Log | |
|---|---|
American Conference finals
The American North Division champion Sounds met the American South Division champion New Orleans ZephyrsNew 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....
in the best-of-five American Conference finals. The Sounds lost the first two games in New Orleans, but rallied back to win game three in Nashville. However, the Sounds fell to the Zephyrs in game four—a six-run shutout that ended their season.
| 2007 Post-season | |
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Roster
| 2007 Nashville Sounds roster | |||||||
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Pitchers
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Catchers
J. R. Hopf Michael John "J. R." Hopf is a minor league baseball catcher, currently with the Huntsville Stars, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.-Minor league career:... Vinny Rottino Vincent Antonio Rottino is an Italian–American professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He generally plays at catcher, first base, and outfield.He graduated from St... Infielders
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Outfielders
Gabe Gross Gabriel Jordan "Gabe" Gross is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.His father, Lee Gross, was center for the Auburn Tigers and in the NFL... 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:... José Macías José Prado Macías Salazar is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays for the Piratas de Campeche in the Mexican League... 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.... Charles Thomas (baseball) Charles Wesley Thomas is a left fielder in Major League Baseball. He last played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Previously, Thomas played with the Atlanta Braves , and Oakland Athletics... |
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
R. A. DickeyR. A. Dickey
Robert Allen "R. A." Dickey is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets. He was previously with the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers organizations...
was named the league's Pitcher of the Year. Frank Kremblas
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...
was named Manager of the Year. Pitcher Steve Bray
Steve Bray (baseball)
Stephen Matthew Bray is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Amateur career:Bray graduated from Branford High School in 1999. Upon graduating, Bray pitched at Norwalk Community College and was drafted my the Milwaukee Brewers in 46th round of the June 2000 draft...
and catcher Vinny Rottino
Vinny Rottino
Vincent Antonio Rottino is an Italian–American professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He generally plays at catcher, first base, and outfield.He graduated from St...
were named to the league's mid-season All-Star team. Dickey, along with fellow pitcher Adam Pettyjohn
Adam Pettyjohn
Adam Christopher Pettyjohn is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Pettyjohn attended Exeter High School in California and then Fresno State University where he was a teammate of pitcher Jeff Weaver...
were named to the post-season squad. Jeff Paxon was named Trainer of the Year.
Mike Rivera led all catchers in the league with his .997 fielding percentage
Fielding percentage
In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball...
. Dickey's 13 win
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
s were the most in the league. He also tied with another pitcher for the most complete game
Complete game
In baseball, a complete game is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game without the benefit of a relief pitcher.As demonstrated by the charts below, in the early 20th century, it was common for most good Major League Baseball pitchers to pitch a complete game almost every start. Pitchers were...
s (3).