About former Rome Indians

Through the years both the Rome Indians Baseball Team and its predecessor, the Oneida Indians Baseball team, have had the good fortune to have many outstanding individuals play for them. There are many found memories, unforgettable games, outstanding teams and special players. Each individual left their own special mark on the history of this organization and help to make up the fiber of its history.

We have attempted to compile a list of those individuals from our local Rome/Utica area that have been part of the Rome Indians Organization. Also included are some individuals from past Oneida Indian teams. We apologize if we have overlooked anyone. If we have and you would like your name added please e-mail us and we will gladly add it to our list. And if you have a favorite former player, you have the unique opportunity to sponsor an internet page about him. See the advertising rates page for more information and a chance to sign up.


Archi Cianfrocco

Former Rome Indians who signed major league contracts

Name Major League Team Years as an Indian Home Town Position
Abone, Joe
Montreal Expos
1978
Rome, NY
P
Abone, Tony, Jr.
Montreal Expos
1979-1981
Rome, NY
3B
Arnold, Ken
Chicago Cubs
1990
??
SS
Baker, Jason
 
1993
Rome, NY
P/OF
Bouie, Aaron
Baltimore Orioles
1998-1999
Rochester, NY
P
Cianfrocco, Archi
San Diego Padres
1986
Rome, NY
SS
Constantino, Greg
Pittsburg Pirates
1997-1999
Rochester, NY
 
Cooke, David
Chicago White Sox
2001
??
  OF
DelPiano, Marc
Cleveland Indians
1988
Auburn, NY
2B
Fiesthumel, Tom
Pittsburg Pirates
1978
Utica, NY
P
Grande, Marc
San Francisco Giants
1993
Rome, NY
P
Haggerty, Corey
Chicago White Sox
2001
Illion, NY
2B/SS
Hajdasz, Rodney
Milwaukee Brewers
1985
Utica, NY
P
Harper, Eddie
Independence League
2000
Rome, NY
OF
Kerner, Craig
Montreal Expos
1998
Whitesboro, NY
OF
Manning, Mike
Cleveland Indians
1997-1998
Olean, NY
P
McCarthy, John
Baltimore Orioles
1991
??
P
Morgan, Russ
Seattle Mariners
1997
Utica, NY
 
Motte, Jason
Pittsburg Pirates
2001
??
C 
Nellenback, Rod
Toronto Blue Jays
1986
Lee Center, NY
P
Owens, Mike
Philidelpia Phillies
1986
Utica, NY
P
Owens, Steve
Chicago Cubs
1984-1986
Utica, NY
3B
Pelatowski, Keith
Chicago Cubs
1994-1995
Ansonia, CT
P
Pelito, Chris
 
1996
??
 
Shorts, Adam
New YorkYankees
2001
??
SS/3B
Sigler, Brad
Chicago Cubs
1995
Mobile, AL
OF
Weimer, Andy
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
2000-2001
??
P
Westoff, Bill
Houston Astros
2000
Frisco, TX
P
Willett, Reid
Chicago Cubs
2001
??
P 
Williams, Larry
Canadian Baseball
2000
Whitesboro, NY
SS
Zmudosky, Tom
Oakland A's
1979-1980
Rome, NY
P

Some local former Rome Indians

Name Home Town Position
Abraham, Byron
Utica, NY
OF
Bertrand, Ron
Rome, NY
C
Bollana, Dan
Rome, NY
C/OF
Boulanger, Paul
Rome, NY
1B
Capponi, Jack
Utica, NY
OF
Capponi, Mark
Utica, NY
OF
Ciccotti, JK
Rome, NY
OF
Closinski, Jerry
Rome, NY
1B
D'Amore, Rob
Rome, NY
3B
Dellork, Rich
Rome, NY
OF
DeLutis, Jeff
Rome, NY
OF
Dudziak, Leo
Utica, NY
OF
Frei, Eric
Rome, NY
C
Gomez, Marty
Rome, NY
1B
Constantino, Charlie
Rome, NY
2B
Gorsky, Marty
Rome, NY
OF
Guggi, Al
Rome, NY
P
Guggi, Dave
Utica, NY
3B
Guido, Dave
Rome, NY
C
Holsten, Eric
Rome, NY
SS
Korpela, Jim
Rome, NY
OF
Maganaro, Carl
Rome, NY
OF
McCormick, Mike
Rome, NY
SS
Mecca, John
Rome, NY
C
Mezza, Rick
Rome, NY
C
Milazzo, Joe
Rome, NY
2B
Parsons, Frank
Utica, NY
P
Parsons, Scott
Rome, NY
OF/P
Pepicelli, Dan
Rome, NY
OF
Ramos, Tom
Rome, NY
SS
Roth, Bob
Utica, NY
SS
Starsiak, Ron
Utica, NY
1B
Williams, Larry
Whitesboro, NY
SS
Zmudosky, Mike
Rome, NY
P

Former local Rome Indians coaches

Name Home Town Position
Bollana, Dan
Rome, NY
Coach
DeCosty, Fiori
Rome, NY
Coach
DeLutis, Larry
Rome, NY
Player/Coach/Owner
Guido, Dave
Utica, NY
Coach
Fiorini, Jerry
Rome, NY
Coach
Vinci, Bill
Rome, NY
Coach

5 October 2003 fjc