2003 Pirates Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 36-20
Finished 1st in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Woody Huyke (36-20)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
2003 Pirates StatisticsTeam Record: 36-20
Finished 1st in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Woody Huyke (36-20)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Ballpark: McKechnie Field
Finals - Braves 2 games, Pirates 0
The Pirates of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2003 season with a record of 36 wins and 20 losses, finishing first in the league's North Division.
The Pirates plated 286 runs and gave up 229 runs. Solamdi Solano paced batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .319 clip. Matt Capps topped the team with 5 wins, while Blair Johnson recorded a 1.34 ERA, tops among qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2003 Pirates who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Dustin Molleken, José Bautista, J. R. House, Matt Capps and Dave Davidson.
Woody Huyke served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Alcala | R | R | September 18, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Garvi Arias | R | R | August 11, 1983 | 6'0" | 170 | Laguna Salada, Valverde DO |
| Avelino Asprilla | R | R | January 1, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | Calidonia, PA |
| José Bautista | R | R | October 19, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Bobby Bradley | R | R | December 15, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Matt Capps | R | R | September 3, 1983 | 6'2" | 250 | Douglasville, GA US |
| Michael Carlin | R | R | July 6, 1981 | 6'0" | 205 | Parma Heights, OH US |
| Blas Cedeno | R | R | November 15, 1972 | 6'0" | 165 | , Carabobo VE |
| Clint Chrysler | L | L | November 4, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | Clear Lake, TX US |
| Omar Contreras | R | R | December 3, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Naguanagua, Carabobo VE |
| Jacob Cuffman | R | R | March 3, 1985 | 6'4" | 200 | Butler, PA US |
| Dave Davidson | L | L | April 23, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | Richmond Hill, ON CA |
| Josh Fulton | S | R | December 11, 1979 | 5'10" | 185 | Cedar City, UT US |
| Jean Garavito | R | R | January 11, 1985 | 5'11" | 186 | San Felipe, Yaracuy VE |
| Randy Hart | R | R | April 2, 1981 | 5'10" | 180 | St. Petersburg, FL US |
| 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 |
| Russ Johnson | L | R | January 6, 1985 | 6'2" | 200 | Alexander City, AL US |
| Wanell Macia | L | L | July 20, 1982 | 5'11" | 202 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Gus Marquetti | S | R | February 24, 1978 | 6'6" | 220 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Mark Michael | R | R | January 20, 1981 | 6'3" | 185 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| Dustin Molleken | L | R | August 21, 1984 | 6'4" | 260 | Regina, SK CA |
| Leonardo Morales | R | R | June 28, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Luis Munoz | R | R | January 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Denny Niño | R | R | June 4, 1983 | 6'1" | 211 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Joel Ortega | R | R | February 4, 1984 | 6'1" | 188 | Cocle, PA |
| Kyle Pearson | R | R | October 8, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | Panama City, FL US |
| Francis Poni | R | R | August 1, 1983 | 5'11" | 230 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Pedro Powell | S | R | May 20, 1984 | 5'7" | 145 | Eastman, GA US |
| Rafael Ramirez | R | R | June 12, 1982 | 6'2" | 180 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Brad Rea | R | R | July 29, 1979 | 6'4" | 220 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Juan Rodriguez | R | R | June 10, 1981 | 6'1" | 190 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| John Santiago | R | R | December 26, 1984 | 6'1" | 157 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Ben Shaffar | S | R | September 28, 1977 | 6'3" | 195 | Paducah, KY US |
| John Smith | L | R | January 18, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | Dublin, GA US |
| Solamdi Solano | R | R | August 18, 1983 | 6'0" | 160 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Wardell Starling | R | R | March 14, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | Houston, TX US |
| Anthony Stevens | R | R | August 27, 1984 | 6'0" | 171 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Luis Tejada | R | R | August 22, 1983 | 6'4" | 170 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Kent Wulf | S | R | April 26, 1985 | 5'11" | 175 | Lancaster, CA US |
