2007 Birmingham Barons

The 2007 Birmingham Barons open their 2007 campaign on April 5 with a home game against the Carolina Mudcats. The Barons compete in the South division of the Southern League along with the Jacksonville Suns, Mississippi Braves, Mobile BayBears and Montgomery Biscuits. They play their home games at Regions Park in Hoover. All games are broadcast on WYDE-FM "The Source" and are called by Director of Broadcasting Curt Bloom.

This marks the Baron's 22nd season as the Chicago White Sox AA affiliate, and their 20th year in Hoover. The minor league contract was extended by 4 years to 2010 on July 20, 2006. It is the first season under new owners Don Logan and his sons Jeff and Stan.

Roster

Pitchers

• Adam Russell (2-1, 2.33 ERA)
• Gio Gonzalez (4-1, 1.91 ERA)
• Jack Egbert (3-1, 1.45 ERA)
• Wes Whisler (0-3, 2.48 ERA)
• Kris Honel (1-1, 4.61 ERA)
• Tim Bittner
• Dewon Day
• Fernando Hernandez, Jr
• Oneli Perez
• Edwardo Sierra
• Carlos Vazquez
• Ryan Wing

Catchers

• Eric Hollis
• Donny Lucy
• Jeremy Frost

Infielders

• Jason Bourgeois
• Chris Getz
• Chris Kelly
• Michael Myers
• Micah Schnurstein
• Robert Valido

Outfielders

• Cory Aldridge
• Thomas Collaro
• Ricardo Nanita
• Sean Smith

Coaches and trainers

• Rafael Santana, manager
• Richie Hebner, hitting coach
• Rich Dotson, pitching coach
• Joe Geck, athletic trainer
• Adam Tischler, conditioning coach

Results

April (11-8)

• 5-9: Won 4 of 5 vs Carolina Mudcats (3-5, 4-2, 10-0, 6-4, 5-0), finishing 1 game back
• 11-14: Won 4 of 5 at Mobile BayBears (5-1 in 7, 5-2 in 7, 5-2, 2-3, 7-5), taking the division lead
• 16-20: Won 3 of 5 vs Montgomery Biscuits (2-1 in 10, 10-1, 4-6, 2-3, 3-2), keeping the division lead
• 21-25: Won 0 of 4 at Mississippi Braves (5-6 in 11, 1-2, 0-2, 1-4, ), falling 3 games back