2002 San Antonio Missions Roster
Team Record: 68-72
Finished 4th in the TL's West Division
Manager: Dave Brundage (68-72)
Affiliation: Seattle Mariners
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Ballpark: Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium
Attendance: 316,983, Avg. 4,594 in 69 home dates
Playoffs - San Antonio Missions 3 games, Round Rock Express 2
Finals - San Antonio Missions 4 games, Tulsa Drillers 3
The San Antonio Missions of the Texas League ended the 2002 season with a record of 68 wins and 72 losses, finishing fourth in the league's West Division.
The Missions scored 533 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 572 runs. Andy Barkett drove in 60 runs. Jamal Strong led hitters with significant playing time with a .278 average. Allan Simpson and Rett Johnson topped the squad with 10 wins each, while Chris Mears recorded a 3.14 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2002 San Antonio Missions who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Aaron Taylor, Gil Meche, Greg Dobbs, Antonio Pérez, Aaron Looper, J. J. Putz, Jamal Strong, Matt Thornton, Julio Mateo, Allan Simpson, Chris Snelling, Andy Barkett, Chris Mears and Rafael Soriano.
Dave Brundage served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Alcala | R | R | April 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Craig Anderson | L | L | October 30, 1980 | 6'3" | 185 | Gosford, New South Wales AU |
| Andy Barkett | L | L | September 5, 1974 | 6'1" | 205 | Miami, FL US |
| Bobby Bevel | L | L | October 10, 1973 | 5'10" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Ray Brown | L | R | July 30, 1972 | 6'2" | 205 | Simi Valley, CA US |
| Mark Carroll | R | R | October 19, 1978 | 6'0" | 185 | Hudson, NY US |
| John Castellano | R | R | September 8, 1977 | 5'11" | 180 | North Babylon, NY US |
| Ruben Castillo | R | R | August 16, 1978 | 6'2" | 155 | Ramon Santana, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ryan Christianson | R | R | April 21, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | Riverside, CA US |
| Greg Connors | R | R | August 22, 1974 | 6'2" | 180 | Smithtown, NY US |
| Greg Dobbs | L | R | July 2, 1978 | 6'1" | 205 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Jason Ellison | R | R | July 24, 1975 | 6'4" | 188 | Palestine, TX US |
| Luis Figueroa | R | R | February 3, 1977 | 5'10" | 201 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Rob Gandolfo | L | R | August 24, 1977 | 5'9" | 175 | Teaneck, NJ US |
| Jim Horner | R | R | November 11, 1973 | 6'0" | 210 | Snoqualamie, WA US |
| Rett Johnson | L | R | July 6, 1979 | 6'2" | 211 | Conway, SC US |
| Scott Krause | R | R | August 16, 1973 | 6'1" | 180 | Euclid, OH US |
| Craig Kuzmic | S | R | May 2, 1977 | 6'0" | 180 | Torrance, CA US |
| Justin Lamber | R | L | May 22, 1976 | 6'0" | 210 | Ridgewood, NJ US |
| Juan LeBron | R | R | January 7, 1977 | 6'4" | 195 | Arroyo, PR |
| Aaron Looper | R | R | September 7, 1976 | 6'2" | 180 | Ada, OK US |
| Gustavo Martinez | R | R | November 9, 1975 | 6'1" | 187 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Julio Mateo | R | R | August 2, 1977 | 5'11" | 235 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Josue Matos | R | R | March 15, 1978 | 6'4" | 190 | Mayaguez, PR |
| Scott Maynard | R | R | August 28, 1977 | 6'2" | 210 | Royal Oak, MI US |
| Chris Mears | R | R | January 20, 1978 | 6'4" | 190 | Ottawa, ON CA |
| Gil Meche | R | R | September 8, 1978 | 6'3" | 180 | Lafayette, LA US |
| Eddie Menchaca | R | R | February 7, 1981 | 5'11" | 193 | El Paso, TX US |
| Adrian Myers | R | R | May 10, 1975 | 5'10" | 170 | Laurel, MS US |
| Jason Navarro | L | L | July 5, 1975 | 6'4" | 225 | West Monroe, LA US |
| Ntema Ndungidi | L | R | March 15, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Kisangani, CD |
| Eddie Olszta | R | R | March 8, 1979 | 5'10" | 190 | Joliet, IL US |
| Jay Pecci | S | R | September 26, 1976 | 5'11" | 192 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Antonio Pérez | R | R | January 26, 1980 | 5'11" | 170 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Elvis Polanco | R | R | March 10, 1978 | 6'3" | 200 | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo VE |
| J. J. Putz | R | R | February 22, 1977 | 6'5" | 250 | Trenton, MI US |
| Bo Robinson | R | R | August 21, 1975 | 6'2" | 195 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Allan Simpson | R | R | August 26, 1977 | 6'4" | 180 | Springfield, IL US |
| Chris Snelling | L | L | December 3, 1981 | 5'10" | 165 | North Miami, FL US |
| Rafael Soriano | R | R | December 19, 1979 | 6'4" | 230 | San Jose, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Jamal Strong | R | R | August 5, 1978 | 5'10" | 180 | Pasadena, CA US |
| Aaron Taylor | R | R | August 20, 1977 | 6'7" | 230 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Matt Thornton | L | L | September 15, 1976 | 6'6" | 235 | Three Rivers, MI US |
| Derrick Van Dusen | L | L | June 6, 1981 | 6'2" | 170 | Fontana, CA US |
| Chris Wright | R | R | June 6, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Durant, OK US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
