2002 Memphis Redbirds Roster
Team Record: 71-71
Finished 4th in the PCL's East Division of the American Conference
Manager: Gaylen Pitts (71-71)
Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Ballpark: AutoZone Park
Attendance: 794,550, Avg. 11,035 in 72 home dates
The Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2002 season with a record of 71 wins and 71 losses, finishing fourth in the league's East Division of the American Conference.
The Redbirds plated 628 runs and allowed 601 runs. Iván Cruz walloped 35 home runs for Memphis, and Mike Coolbaugh added 15 or more also. Iván Cruz drove in 100 runs and topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by hitting .280. Les Walrond and Jason Jacome led the team with 8 wins each, while Les Walrond recorded a 4.98 ERA, leading regularly-used pitchers.
Chad Meyers, Gabe Molina, Adam Riggs, Andy Benes, Darren Oliver, Warren Morris, Tommy Davis, Gerald Williams, Kevin Ohme, Nerio Rodríguez, José Rodríguez, Jason Karnuth, So Taguchi, Jimmy Journell, Mike Coolbaugh, Kevin Nicholson, Kevin Joseph, Jon Nunnally, Mike Frank, Josh Pearce, Doug Nickle, Rick Heiserman, Luis Saturria, Jason Simontacchi, Warren Newson, Jim Chamblee, Keith McDonald, Stubby Clapp, Garrett Stephenson, Chris Snopek, Bill Ortega, C. J. Nitkowski, Steve Stemle, Gene Stechschulte, Steve Sparks, Bud Smith, Matt Duff, Woody Williams, Steve Woodard, Jason Jacome, Travis Smith, Les Walrond, T. J. Mathews, Rick White, Mike Crudale, Wilson Delgado and Iván Cruz were all players from the 2002 Memphis Redbirds who played in the Majors during their careers.
Gaylen Pitts served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Andreopoulos | L | R | August 19, 1972 | 5'10" | 190 | Toronto, ON CA |
| Ryan Balfe | S | R | November 11, 1975 | 6'1" | 180 | Cornwall, NY US |
| Andy Benes | R | R | August 20, 1967 | 6'6" | 235 | Evansville, IN US |
| Jim Chamblee | R | R | May 6, 1975 | 6'4" | 170 | Denton, TX US |
| Stubby Clapp | L | R | February 24, 1973 | 5'8" | 175 | Windsor, ON CA |
| Patrick Coogan | R | R | September 12, 1975 | 6'3" | 195 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Mike Coolbaugh | R | R | June 5, 1972 | 6'1" | 185 | Binghamton, NY US |
| Mike Crudale | R | R | January 3, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| Iván Cruz | L | L | May 3, 1968 | 6'3" | 210 | Fajardo, PR |
| Tommy Davis | R | R | May 21, 1973 | 6'1" | 195 | Mobile, AL US |
| Wilson Delgado | S | R | July 15, 1972 | 5'11" | 145 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Matt Duff | R | R | October 6, 1974 | 6'1" | 192 | Clarksdale, MS US |
| Mike Frank | L | L | January 14, 1974 | 6'2" | 185 | Pomona, CA US |
| Matt Garrick | R | R | August 19, 1975 | 6'0" | 185 | Dallas, TX US |
| Rick Heiserman | R | R | February 22, 1973 | 6'7" | 225 | Atlantic, IA US |
| Jason Jacome | L | L | November 24, 1970 | 6'1" | 155 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Kevin Joseph | R | R | August 1, 1976 | 6'4" | 200 | Camp Hill, PA US |
| Jimmy Journell | R | R | December 29, 1977 | 6'4" | 200 | Springfield, OH US |
| Jason Karnuth | R | R | May 15, 1976 | 6'2" | 190 | La Grange, IL US |
| Denny Lail | R | R | September 10, 1974 | 6'1" | 172 | Catawba, NC US |
| T. J. Mathews | R | R | January 9, 1970 | 6'2" | 200 | Belleville, IL US |
| Keith McDonald | R | R | February 8, 1973 | 6'2" | 215 | Yokosuka, JP |
| Chad Meyers | R | R | August 8, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | Omaha, NE US |
| Gabe Molina | R | R | May 3, 1975 | 5'11" | 190 | Denver, CO US |
| Warren Morris | L | R | January 11, 1974 | 5'11" | 190 | Alexandria, LA US |
| Tony Mota | S | R | October 31, 1977 | 6'1" | 170 | Glendale, CA US |
| Warren Newson | L | L | July 3, 1964 | 5'7" | 190 | Newnan, GA US |
| Kevin Nicholson | S | R | March 29, 1976 | 5'10" | 190 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| Doug Nickle | R | R | October 2, 1974 | 6'4" | 210 | Sonoma, CA US |
| C. J. Nitkowski | L | L | March 9, 1973 | 6'2" | 185 | Suffern, NY US |
| Jon Nunnally | L | R | November 9, 1971 | 5'10" | 190 | Pelham, NC US |
| Kevin Ohme | L | L | April 13, 1971 | 6'1" | 180 | Palm Beach, FL US |
| Darren Oliver | R | L | October 6, 1970 | 6'3" | 250 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Bill Ortega | R | R | July 24, 1975 | 6'4" | 205 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Josh Pearce | R | R | August 20, 1977 | 6'3" | 215 | Yakima, WA US |
| Adam Riggs | R | R | October 4, 1972 | 6'0" | 195 | Steubenville, OH US |
| José Rodríguez | L | L | December 18, 1974 | 6'1" | 205 | Cayey, PR |
| Nerio Rodríguez | R | R | March 4, 1971 | 6'1" | 220 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Toby Rumfield | R | R | September 4, 1972 | 6'3" | 190 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Luis Saturria | R | R | July 21, 1976 | 6'2" | 165 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Kevin Sheredy | R | R | January 3, 1975 | 6'4" | 210 | Clare, MI US |
| Jason Simontacchi | R | R | November 13, 1973 | 6'2" | 185 | Mountain View, CA US |
| Bud Smith | L | L | October 23, 1979 | 6'0" | 170 | Torrance, CA US |
| Travis Smith | R | R | November 7, 1972 | 5'10" | 170 | Springfield, OR US |
| Chris Snopek | R | R | September 20, 1970 | 6'1" | 180 | Cynthiana, KY US |
| Steve Sparks | R | R | March 28, 1975 | 6'4" | 210 | Mobile, AL US |
| Gene Stechschulte | R | R | August 12, 1973 | 6'5" | 210 | Lima, OH US |
| Steve Stemle | R | R | May 20, 1977 | 6'4" | 200 | Louisville, KY US |
| Garrett Stephenson | R | R | January 2, 1972 | 6'4" | 195 | Takoma Park, MD US |
| So Taguchi | R | R | July 2, 1969 | 5'10" | 170 | Fukuoka, Fukuoka JP |
| Les Walrond | L | L | November 7, 1976 | 6'3" | 205 | Muskogee, OK US |
| Clint Weibl | R | R | March 17, 1975 | 6'3" | 180 | Mount Pleasant, PA US |
| Rick White | R | R | December 23, 1968 | 6'4" | 215 | Springfield, OH US |
| Gerald Williams | R | R | August 10, 1966 | 6'2" | 190 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Woody Williams | R | R | August 19, 1966 | 6'0" | 180 | Houston, TX US |
| Steve Woodard | L | R | May 15, 1975 | 6'4" | 225 | Hartselle, AL 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.
