2002 Tacoma Rainiers Roster
Team Record: 65-76
Finished 4th in the PCL's North Division of the Pacific Conference
Manager: Dan Rohn (65-76)
Affiliation: Seattle Mariners
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Ballpark: Cheney Stadium
Attendance: 300,910, Avg. 4,702 in 64 home dates
The Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2002 season with a record of 65 wins and 76 losses, finishing fourth in the league's North Division of the Pacific Conference.
The Rainiers plated 597 runs and yielded 665 runs. Juan Thomas paced Tacoma with 17 home runs, and Ron Wright walloped 15 or more, too. Scott Podsednik accounted for 61 RBI. Aaron Holbert led hitters with significant playing time by hitting .311. Ken Cloude and Brian Sweeney topped the team with 9 wins each, while Brian Sweeney recorded a 3.8 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2002 Tacoma Rainiers who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Ron Wright, Luis Ugueto, Justin Kaye, Kenny Kelly, Jermaine Clark, John Halama, Gene Kingsale, Brian Sweeney, Brian Falkenborg, Willie Bloomquist, Scott Podsednik, Nate Rolison, Ken Cloude, Wascar Serrano, Mark Watson, Paul Abbott, Brian Fitzgerald, J. J. Putz, Aquilino López, Ryan Minor, Scott Atchison, Pat Borders, Aaron Holbert and Julio Mateo.
Dan Rohn served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Abbott | R | R | September 15, 1967 | 6'3" | 185 | Van Nuys, CA US |
| Scott Atchison | R | R | March 29, 1976 | 6'2" | 200 | Denton, TX US |
| Blake Barthol | R | R | April 7, 1973 | 5'11" | 200 | Bethlehem, PA US |
| Bobby Bevel | L | L | October 10, 1973 | 5'10" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Willie Bloomquist | R | R | November 27, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Bremerton, WA US |
| Pat Borders | R | R | May 14, 1963 | 6'2" | 190 | Columbus, OH US |
| John Butler | R | R | August 23, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Villa Rica, GA US |
| Jermaine Clark | L | R | September 29, 1976 | 5'10" | 175 | Berkeley, CA US |
| Ken Cloude | R | R | January 9, 1975 | 6'1" | 200 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Greg Connors | R | R | August 22, 1974 | 6'2" | 180 | Smithtown, NY US |
| Oscar Delgado | L | L | April 5, 1981 | 5'11" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Brian Falkenborg | R | R | January 18, 1978 | 6'7" | 235 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Brian Fitzgerald | L | L | December 26, 1974 | 5'11" | 175 | Woodbridge, VA US |
| Rob Gandolfo | L | R | August 24, 1977 | 5'9" | 175 | Teaneck, NJ US |
| John Halama | L | L | February 22, 1972 | 6'5" | 215 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Aaron Holbert | R | R | January 9, 1973 | 6'0" | 160 | Torrance, CA US |
| Jim Horner | R | R | November 11, 1973 | 6'0" | 210 | Snoqualamie, WA US |
| Matt Jarvis | R | L | February 22, 1972 | 6'4" | 185 | Davenport, IA US |
| Justin Kaye | R | R | June 9, 1976 | 6'4" | 195 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Kenny Kelly | R | R | January 26, 1979 | 6'3" | 180 | Plant City, FL US |
| Ryan Ketchner | L | L | April 19, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Wellsville, NY US |
| Gene Kingsale | S | R | August 20, 1976 | 6'3" | 190 | Solito, AW |
| 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 |
| Aquilino López | R | R | April 21, 1975 | 6'3" | 185 | Villa Altagracia, San Cristobal DO |
| 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 |
| Eddie Menchaca | R | R | February 7, 1981 | 5'11" | 193 | El Paso, TX US |
| Jake Meyer | R | R | January 7, 1975 | 6'1" | 195 | Torrance, CA US |
| Ryan Minor | R | R | January 5, 1974 | 6'7" | 225 | Canton, OH US |
| Scott Podsednik | L | L | March 18, 1976 | 6'0" | 185 | West, TX US |
| J. J. Putz | R | R | February 22, 1977 | 6'5" | 250 | Trenton, MI US |
| Nate Rolison | L | R | March 27, 1977 | 6'5" | 225 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Wascar Serrano | R | R | June 2, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Brian Sweeney | R | R | June 13, 1974 | 6'2" | 200 | Yonkers, NY US |
| David Tavarez | R | R | January 13, 1982 | 6'3" | 190 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Juan Thomas | R | R | April 17, 1972 | 6'4" | 265 | Ashland, KY US |
| Luis Ugueto | S | R | February 15, 1979 | 6'0" | 195 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Enmanuel Ulloa | R | R | November 26, 1978 | 6'2" | 190 | La Vega, La Vega DO |
| Mark Watson | R | L | January 23, 1974 | 6'4" | 215 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Jake Weber | L | R | April 22, 1976 | 5'11" | 180 | Poughkeepsie, NY US |
| Greg Wooten | R | R | March 30, 1974 | 6'7" | 210 | Eugene, OR US |
| Ron Wright | R | R | January 21, 1976 | 6'1" | 230 | Delta, UT 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.
