2002 Pirates Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 37-23
Finished 1st in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Woody Huyke (37-23)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
2002 Pirates StatisticsTeam Record: 37-23
Finished 1st in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Woody Huyke (37-23)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
Playoffs - Dodgers 1 game, Pirates 0
The Pirates of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2002 season with a record of 37 wins and 23 losses, finishing first in the league's South Division.
The Pirates scored 302 runs and allowed 230 runs. Mike Arbinger drove in 46 runs. Rajai Davis led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .384 clip. Zach Duke topped the team with 8 wins and a team-best 1.95 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Mike Gonzalez, Matt Capps, Juan Carlos Oviedo, Jonathan Albaladejo, Zach Duke, J. R. House and Rajai Davis were all players from the 2002 Pirates who played in the Majors during their careers.
Woody Huyke served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johe Acosta | R | R | December 19, 1981 | 6'5" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jonathan Albaladejo | R | R | October 30, 1982 | 6'5" | 270 | San Juan, PR |
| Henry Almonte | R | R | February 22, 1980 | 6'2" | 200 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Melvin Alvarez | L | L | November 24, 1981 | 6'3" | 190 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Mike Arbinger | L | R | April 21, 1980 | 5'10" | 180 | Toledo, OH US |
| Garvi Arias | R | R | August 11, 1983 | 6'0" | 170 | Laguna Salada, Valverde DO |
| Pedro Arias | R | R | August 30, 1983 | 5'11" | 170 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Jody Bridwell | S | L | September 5, 1980 | 5'11" | 180 | Vero Beach, FL US |
| Tim Brown | L | L | February 21, 1983 | 6'3" | 228 | Eugene, OR US |
| Cole Burzynski | R | R | September 3, 1981 | 6'4" | 200 | Bryan, TX US |
| Matt Capps | R | R | September 3, 1983 | 6'2" | 250 | Douglasville, GA US |
| Blas Cedeno | R | R | November 15, 1972 | 6'0" | 165 | , Carabobo VE |
| Michael Cockrell | R | R | July 25, 1981 | 5'10" | 173 | Long Beach, CA US |
| Omar Contreras | R | R | December 3, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Naguanagua, Carabobo VE |
| Rajai Davis | R | R | October 19, 1980 | 5'10" | 195 | Norwich, CT US |
| Zach Duke | L | L | April 19, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | Clifton, TX US |
| Mike Gonzalez | R | L | May 23, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Javier Guzman | S | R | May 4, 1982 | 6'0" | 170 | Samana, Samana DO |
| Joe Hicks | R | R | April 22, 1984 | 5'11" | 187 | Houston, TX US |
| Brian Holliday | L | L | June 1, 1984 | 6'2" | 202 | Sewickley, PA US |
| J. R. House | R | R | November 11, 1979 | 6'0" | 215 | Charleston, WV US |
| John Hummel | L | L | April 18, 1984 | 6'5" | 210 | Elgin, IL US |
| Blair Johnson | R | R | March 25, 1984 | 6'4" | 220 | Topeka, KS US |
| Jason Kiley | R | R | October 15, 1982 | 6'4" | 220 | Winfield, IL US |
| Kody Kirkland | R | R | June 9, 1983 | 6'4" | 200 | Pocatello, ID US |
| Mike Madrid | L | L | June 8, 1980 | 6'0" | 230 | Silver City, NM US |
| Lino Mariot | R | R | October 21, 1982 | 6'2" | 170 | Perth Amboy, NJ US |
| Mike McCuistion | L | R | May 14, 1982 | 6'2" | 213 | Des Moines, IA US |
| Adam Milauskas | R | R | March 18, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | Hoffman Estates, IL US |
| Jhosandy Morel | L | L | January 9, 1982 | 6'1" | 160 | , DO |
| Denny Niño | R | R | June 4, 1983 | 6'1" | 211 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Yoshiyuki Ohtsuka | R | R | June 19, 1980 | 5'10" | 190 | Yokohama-Shi, JP |
| Juan Carlos Oviedo | R | R | March 15, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Milver Reyes | R | R | September 3, 1982 | 5'11" | 200 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| Kurt Shafer | R | R | December 4, 1981 | 6'4" | 195 | Tampa, FL US |
| John Smith | L | R | January 18, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | Dublin, GA US |
| Sean Smith | R | R | August 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 195 | Beverly Hills, CA US |
| Yoann Torrealba | R | R | June 24, 1982 | 5'11" | 187 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| Scott Tower | L | L | August 19, 1981 | 6'1" | 170 | Galveston, TX US |
| Brian White | R | R | April 23, 1982 | 5'11" | 170 | Wayne, MI US |
