2003 Columbus Clippers Roster
Team Record: 76-68
Finished 2nd in the IL's West Division
Manager: Bucky Dent (76-68)
Affiliation: New York Yankees
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Ballpark: Harold Cooper Stadium
Attendance: 480,445, Avg. 6,963 in 69 home dates
The Columbus Clippers of the International League ended the 2003 season with a record of 76 wins and 68 losses, finishing second in the league's West Division.
The Clippers led the circuit with 697 runs. Columbus surrendered 674 runs. Fernando Seguignol paced the team with 28 home runs, and Nate Rolison walloped 15 or more, too. Fernando Seguignol recorded 87 runs batted in and topped batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .341 clip. Jorge De Paula paced the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 4.36 earned run average, leading qualifying pitchers.
José Contreras, Sam Marsonek, Alex Graman, Drew Henson, Marcus Thames, Ryan McGuire, Randy Choate, Rolando Arrojo, Willie Banks, Alberto Reyes, Bob Smith, Nate Rolison, Colter Bean, Juan Rivera, Marcus Jensen, Craig Wilson, Erick Almonte, Bubba Crosby, Brandon Claussen, John Rodriguez, Curtis Pride, Jason Anderson, Greg Hansell, Mike Vento, José Nieves, Fernando Seguignol, Mike Thurman, Scott Proctor, Ramón Ramírez, Bret Prinz, Kevin Reese, Michel Hernández, Andy Phillips, Matt Beech, Christian Parker, Jorge De Paula, Nick Johnson, Charles Gipson and Adrián Hernández were all players from the 2003 Columbus Clippers who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Bucky Dent served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Adkins | L | L | May 12, 1974 | 6'0" | 205 | Huntington, WV US |
| Erick Almonte | R | R | February 1, 1978 | 6'2" | 245 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jason Anderson | L | R | June 9, 1979 | 6'0" | 188 | Danville, IL US |
| Rolando Arrojo | R | R | July 18, 1965 | 6'4" | 215 | Santa Clara, Villa Clara CU |
| Willie Banks | R | R | February 27, 1969 | 6'1" | 190 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Andy Beal | L | L | October 31, 1978 | 6'2" | 185 | Paducah, KY US |
| Colter Bean | R | R | January 16, 1977 | 6'6" | 255 | Anniston, AL US |
| Matt Beech | L | L | January 20, 1972 | 6'2" | 190 | Oakland, CA US |
| Danny Borrell | L | L | January 24, 1979 | 6'3" | 200 | Lansdale, PA US |
| Randy Choate | L | L | September 5, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Brandon Claussen | R | L | May 1, 1979 | 6'2" | 200 | Rapid City, SD US |
| José Contreras | R | R | December 6, 1971 | 6'4" | 255 | Las Martinas, Pinar del Rio CU |
| Bubba Crosby | L | L | August 11, 1976 | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Jorge De Paula | R | R | November 10, 1978 | 6'1" | 160 | Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata DO |
| Brad Elwood | R | R | October 22, 1975 | 6'1" | 195 | Clear Spring, MD US |
| Charles Gipson | R | R | December 16, 1972 | 6'2" | 180 | Orange, CA US |
| Alex Graman | L | L | November 17, 1977 | 6'4" | 210 | Huntingburg, IN US |
| Greg Hansell | R | R | March 12, 1971 | 6'5" | 213 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Drew Henson | R | R | February 13, 1980 | 6'5" | 222 | San Diego, CA US |
| Adrián Hernández | R | R | March 25, 1975 | 6'1" | 185 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Michel Hernández | R | R | August 12, 1978 | 6'0" | 215 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Marcus Jensen | S | R | December 14, 1972 | 6'4" | 195 | Oakland, CA US |
| Nick Johnson | L | L | September 19, 1978 | 6'3" | 235 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Sam Marsonek | R | R | July 10, 1978 | 6'6" | 225 | Tampa, FL US |
| Ryan McGuire | L | L | November 23, 1971 | 6'2" | 210 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Deivi Mendez | R | R | May 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 165 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| José Nieves | R | R | June 16, 1975 | 6'1" | 180 | Guacara, Carabobo VE |
| Teuris Olivares | R | R | December 15, 1978 | 6'0" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Christian Parker | R | R | July 3, 1975 | 6'1" | 200 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Andy Phillips | R | R | April 6, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Dave Post | R | R | September 3, 1973 | 5'11" | 170 | Kingston, NY US |
| Curtis Pride | L | R | December 17, 1968 | 6'0" | 205 | Washington, DC US |
| Bret Prinz | R | R | June 15, 1977 | 6'3" | 185 | Chicago Heights, IL US |
| Scott Proctor | R | R | January 2, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | Stuart, FL US |
| Ramón Ramírez | R | R | August 31, 1981 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago, DO |
| Kevin Reese | L | L | March 11, 1978 | 5'11" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Alberto Reyes | R | R | April 10, 1970 | 6'1" | 230 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Juan Rivera | R | R | July 3, 1978 | 6'2" | 220 | Guarenas, Miranda VE |
| Bo Robinson | R | R | August 21, 1975 | 6'2" | 195 | Charlotte, NC US |
| John Rodriguez | L | L | January 20, 1978 | 6'0" | 225 | New York, NY US |
| Brian Rogers | R | R | February 13, 1977 | 6'6" | 200 | Pinehurst, NC US |
| Nate Rolison | L | R | March 27, 1977 | 6'5" | 225 | Hattiesburg, MS US |
| Eric Schmitt | R | R | July 23, 1978 | 6'4" | 210 | Falls Church, VA US |
| Fernando Seguignol | S | R | January 19, 1975 | 6'5" | 257 | , Bocas del Toro PA |
| David Shepard | R | R | February 6, 1974 | 6'1" | 190 | Hornell, NY US |
| Bob Smith | R | R | May 10, 1974 | 6'3" | 190 | Oakland, CA US |
| Marcus Thames | R | R | March 6, 1977 | 6'2" | 220 | Louisville, MS US |
| Mike Thurman | R | R | July 22, 1973 | 6'4" | 190 | Corvallis, OR US |
| Mike Vento | R | R | May 25, 1978 | 6'0" | 195 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Craig Wilson | R | R | September 3, 1970 | 6'0" | 185 | Chicago, IL 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.
